Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 984: The way to make money is better than hoarding it

"I used to often hear people say that people were starving everywhere, but wealthy families were still living and drinking, ordinary people couldn't even open the pot, and in the cellars of aristocratic families, the ropes used to string money rotted because they had been left for too long. This is definitely not the right way. "

Chen Zhi's words made Tong Hai's hair stand on end, thinking that the prince was planning to plunder Youzhou and plunder all the property hidden in the cellars of wealthy families.

After hesitating for a moment, Tong Hai reminded carefully: "After all, the Youzhou clan has been inherited for many years, and the relationship between them is entangled, like the roots of an old tree. I heard that they have contacts with the top families in the hinterland of the Central Plains, and many of them have served as officials in the imperial court. , If the master persecutes him too much, I'm afraid..." He didn't dare to say what he said too clearly, otherwise it would sound like a scolding.

Chen Zhi was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he understood, shook his head and said, "You have misunderstood. I didn't want to plunder the money of these aristocratic families. That would be too overbearing. What I did in Daijun before was that of the Zheng family." , The Liu family has gone too far, not only seeking my life, but also colluding with outsiders. If this kind of information is found, I will overthrow the entire family. The other families have nothing to say, but this kind of behavior can never be done again. Dai County is a small and relatively barren place. The real big families have either disappeared or moved their roots south. The original Wei family was barely counted, but it is now dilapidated, so there is not much rebound. But Youzhou is different, I think. To make this family surrender, the comprehensive strength required is too strong, and it is not cost-effective at all."

"My subordinates are worrying too much." Tong Hai felt relieved after hearing this. Just as Chen Zhi said, he was worried because there were two examples of the Zheng family and the Liu family in Dai County. Since Chen Zhi didn't This kind of plan is just that I am overthinking it.

It's just that Chen Zhi suddenly talked about the luxury of the aristocratic family and the misery of Bu Yi. Is it just a simple emotion? No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it.

Tong Hai thinks that he understands his lord quite well. He is by no means a person who expresses his feelings for nothing. There must be a reason for what he says.

Sure enough, Chen Zhi followed up and said: "What I'm saying is that instead of letting the money grow in the cellar of aristocratic families, it's better for them to use it for luxury, whether it's buying Daijun paper, buying Dai kiln porcelain, or even just going to... The debauchery shows that these copper plates and silver are useful, especially Daijun paper and Dai kiln porcelain, which are produced by Daijun. In addition to a few families, there are many ordinary helpers in the workshop behind them, who can all profit from it... ..."

Hearing this, Tong Hai suddenly remembered that not long ago, Chen Zhi had mentioned that a number of new workshops would be built in Dai County. The scope of the workshops would no longer just be papermaking and porcelain, but it was also said that they would also include textiles, picking, etc. In other industries, presumably based on previous experience, these things will become high-quality products, highly praised by Luoyang, and then become the focus of pursuit by the rich families in Youzhou.

"So that's it. With this method, as long as our production becomes more and more abundant, we can attract the Youzhou family to buy it, so that they can use this to take out all the money..." As he spoke, Tong Hai could not continue. He continued talking because he realized that in this way, most of the money would probably end up in the hands of the prince in front of him through the luxurious purchases of the aristocratic family.

After all, whether it is Dai Jun paper or Dai kiln ceramics, the real mastermind behind the scenes is Chen Zhi. Even though the cost has not been disclosed, as the backbone of the Secret Service, Tong Hai still knows a little bit about paper and porcelain. The cost is getting lower and lower, but the profits are rising rapidly. With Daijun's mines, ironworks, etc., it can be said that money is being made every day. You can imagine how much money will be accumulated in the future.

"Next, I want to select some people from the Secret Intelligence Department to make some statistics on the flow of money in Youzhou." Looking at Tong Hai who looked uncertain, Chen Zhi suddenly made a suggestion, "The money flows between aristocratic families You need to understand the fashion and what items each household tends to buy. You can pay attention to this aspect first, and you may be in charge of this matter in the future."

These words immediately made Tong Hai put aside all kinds of thoughts, and he felt joy in his heart. He knew that Chen Zhi was deliberately cultivating him, but immediately he felt worried again.

He noticed what Chen Zhi said in his words, saying that some people would be removed from the Secret Intelligence Department. Is this just a temporary transfer, or is he planning to transfer people and establish another department?

If it's the former, it's easy to say, but if it's the latter, Tong Hai, as a student brought out by Su Liao, has his own system of secret espionage, and the human relations issues involved are a bit complicated, making people hesitate.

While his thoughts were swirling, Tong Hai thought about whether to ask a few more questions, but considering that Chen Zhi didn't say anything to death, the matter was just an idea, and he didn't want to be too rash, so he hesitated.

At this time, a messenger suddenly came over and interrupted Tong Hai's thoughts. Although he was troubled, he resigned very wisely.

Chen Zhi didn't stop him. Once the others left, he asked the messenger the purpose of his visit.

"The city of Tunzhen is peaceful, and there is not much movement. Wei Xiong has a good understanding of military affairs, and the spies sent there may have been pulled out, or it was difficult to pass on the news." Hearing this report, Chen Zhi nodded, and ordered the army to patrol, Be sure to pay attention to the movement around you to prevent the enemy from attacking the barracks at night.

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At the same time, among the low walls of the garrison town, a place in the city was already full of people, and everyone was eager to try.

"Handsome! We have assembled and are waiting for your order!"

A strong man stood in front of Wei Xiong, reporting to him about the gathering, with a warlike expression on his face.

Wei Xiong nodded, then took a step forward, walking with meteoric strides, and soon arrived at a high platform, and then raised the torch.

The fire light rose, and his whole body instantly became like a bright star, attracting the attention of everyone below.

"My sons! The enemy is coming and besieging this city. It is difficult for us to break through the siege. Although we have prisoners in our hands, it is difficult to shake the heart of the Chen family. If the city is broken, they will all be captured by them. The end is worrisome and they will fall into the Chen family. Most of the captives in our hands will be demoted as slaves, sent to mines, and worked to death, what do you want?"

"I don't want to!"

"How can it be so!"

"Never be a slave!"

Uneven shouts rang out. About 2000 people gathered here, all of whom were brave men in the army. Although the shouts were not uniform, they seemed quite powerful. If Chen Zhi hadn't camped far away, I'm afraid you can hear it with the wind.

Seeing that his morale was ready, Wei Xiong waved the torch in his hand to get everyone to focus their attention again, and stopped everyone's calls for battle. Wei Xiong then said: "Attack now, if successful, we will severely damage the enemy's army, or we may be able to rob important things." Those of us who can retreat unscathed and take the initiative to leave Guangning. If that fails, we will retreat to the city and wait for Shan Yu’s orders. If the Chen family is unwilling to quarrel with me, we will be invincible!"

These words instantly mobilized the morale of the army, and everyone immediately asked for battle!
Wei Xiong knew that he could not delay, otherwise Chen Zhi would get the news, and the situation would become passive, so he waved his torch and shouted!

"All the army, go!"

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