A recent interesting story in the Song Dynasty official gazette is that the imperial court has promulgated the "Shareholding Law".

It is said that this bill was the emperor's idea, and Zhang Shuye was responsible for its drafting, revision, and implementation.

Many people have not understood the "Shareholding Law" and cannot comprehend its profound meaning.

Therefore, it did not cause much of a stir among the general public.

Even the merchants couldn't understand its meaning.

According to the Shareholding Law, do I have to share my own family business with others?

Outsiders are unreliable!

The matter quickly subsided.

On this day, Zhao Huan rode in a carriage and entered a manor.

The renowned tycoon Ye Chong escorted Zhao Huan inside.

"My lord, it has been a long time since I've seen you. Today I've prepared some light wine for you to warm yourself up."

Charcoal was burning in the living room, and the hot pot ingredients in the stove were boiling.

Fresh lamb and beef were neatly arranged on the table.

"Ye Chong, there's something I need you to do."

"Please speak freely, sir."

Ye Chong was extremely grateful to Zhao Huan. If it weren't for Zhao Huan, he would definitely be living a poor life in his hometown now.

Now, Ye Chong is a prominent figure in Tokyo.

He would go through fire and water without hesitation if Zhao Huan gave him just one word.

"The imperial court recently promulgated the 'Shareholding Law,' and I would like you to establish a trading company called Xinghua Capital."

"Oh?" Ye Chong was slightly taken aback, unsure of Zhao Huan's meaning. "What do you do?"

"Xinghua Capital does not engage in any business operations."

"Then what should we do?"

"Making investments."

"Investing?" Ye Chong had no concept of that.

"For example, a talented graduate of the University of Tokyo invents a new generation of firearms and applies for a patent, but he does not have the money to produce it. At this time, Xinghua Capital believes that he has a bright future and can invest in him. The controlling stake of the trading company is subject to negotiation and signing of an agreement between the two parties."

Ye Chong fell into deep thought. Wasn't this just adding the concept of "helping a benefactor" to the law?

"Sir Zhao, so this is what the imperial court meant by promulgating the 'Shareholding Law'!"

"The imperial court promulgated the Shareholding Law to encourage wealthy people to share their wealth and to give poor but talented people an opportunity, which would speed up the pace of trade."

"In this way, Xinghua Capital invested money and got its own money back, and the trading companies that received the investment were able to start their business because they had money."

Ye Chong was very excited after understanding what he meant.

"Don't worry, my lord, I'll do it right away."

“Go to the grassroots level to find those engineering talents, give them money, and let them realize their potential. Don’t invest in companies and people who are heavily reliant on resources and policies.”

"yes!"

"I'm handing this trading company over to you. Go ahead and give it a try."

Zhao Huan stayed here for a meal and then left in a hurry.

The year is drawing to a close, and Tokyo is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

This year, Tokyo City has an exceptionally large variety of goods, including specialties from the surrounding areas, as well as gems and fine wines from the Western Regions.

On the night of the fifteenth of the eleventh month, snow began to fall in the brightly lit city of Tokyo.

Ordinary people are busy buying pork and mutton, while those who are slightly better off can buy beef.

The high-ranking officials and nobles, on the other hand, hurried off to their respective banquets with great enthusiasm.

BMWs and luxury cars lined the streets like dragons.

This year in Tokyo, silk paired with a long mink coat is all the rage.

The sable fur coats came from the north, especially from the Liaodong region.

Since the emperor recovered Liaodong in the first half of this year, the last barrier to commerce has been broken, and all goods from Liaodong have been able to enter the interior of China without hindrance.

It's like a beautiful woman who has been starving for a long time finally receiving sweet dew.

Faced with enormous demand, it was a time of celebration for merchants in Liaoning.

The dignitaries of Tokyo, dressed in mink coats, entered high-class venues, chatting and laughing.

What people are most concerned about is this year's grand assembly.

During the Grand Court Assembly, the highest-ranking administrative officials from all over the country would arrive in the capital to report on the year's achievements and plans for the coming year.

The grand court assembly was presided over by two prime ministers from the Council of State Affairs and lasted for half a month.

Two weeks later, the officials returned to their respective territories and were not allowed to linger in the capital.

People are interested in the Grand Court Assembly because it reveals many of the court's policies.

Whoever finds out the opportunities first and analyzes them will likely be the lucky one next year.

During these fifteen days, in addition to meeting with the emperor and his ministers, officials from various regions also took the time to befriend wealthy merchants in the capital, Tokyo, hoping to attract investment to their areas and promote development.

For example, during this period, Zhu Qing, the richest man in Tokyo, was a very popular figure.

Ye Chong of Huaxing Trading Company was so popular that his doorstep was worn down by the crowds.

Ye Chong declined all invitations from officials.

He's not in the real estate business and has little interest in those infrastructure policies.

Local officials also couldn't come up with any decent inventions.

Zhu Qing, on the other hand, has become increasingly ambitious in the past two years, wanting to get involved in every industry.

In the southwest of Tokyo, there is an opera house.

It was widely loved by Tokyo's upper class.

It is said that even His Majesty the Emperor has come here to listen to music more than once.

It becomes even more sacred in people's minds.

Unbeknownst to people, at that moment, a young man, accompanied by his attendants, entered Tokyo from outside the city.

"Young Master, Tokyo is a melting pot of people. In order not to alert them, we must remember to keep a low profile."

"Alright, I understand! Father Khan sent me here, which means he fully trusts my abilities."

"Young Master, there is one more thing."

"Speak quickly!"

"The city of Tokyo is extravagant, and those people are indulging in a life of luxury and debauchery. Young Master, you must remember your principles and not be influenced by the frivolous ways of the Song people."

The young man laughed three times: "I am the future king of Gaochang. How could I possibly resist such mere temptations?"

After saying that, the group entered the city.

"The situation on the Northwest front has been somewhat tense recently."

"Merchants who returned from the Silk Road said that King Bilege of Gaochang helped Yelü Dashi, a nobleman of the Khitan."

Yelü Dashi once instigated the Mongols to attack the Northwest Army, and he is a person that the current emperor wants to capture.

Bilege was opposing the Song Dynasty.

There's been some buzz about this in Tokyo lately.

Rumors circulated that the two countries would soon go to war.

I heard that the Longyou Protectorate and the Hetao Circuit in the northwest of the Great Song Dynasty have already begun preparing for war.

The soldiers got up early every morning and sharpened their spears despite the freezing cold.

The history of the Gaochang Kingdom is over a thousand years old, with civilization beginning as early as the Han Dynasty, and it went through different eras.

This isn't the first time he's acted recklessly.

For example, in the early Tang Dynasty, King Ju Wentai of Gaochang was a master of courting death.

The majority of the population of Gaochang were Han Chinese. Because it was located on the Silk Road and was a transportation hub, it was very prosperous.

Burgan is searching everywhere for his young master. He had promised to come into the city, but how could he have disappeared in the blink of an eye?

Did they leave?