Changsun Wuji was very dissatisfied upon hearing this. Relatively speaking, he preferred Yeon Gaesomun's respectful demeanor.

"Speak, why did you call me here?"

"Lord Changsun, I've heard you're the richest man in the Tang Dynasty. I've been planning important things for you in Chang'an, and the money's been flowing out like water. I'd really appreciate your financial support!"

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji sighed sadly.

“If you had said this a few days earlier, I might have had a solution, but it’s a bit too late to say it now…”

"Too late?"

"Don't you know? That bastard Crown Prince has sealed off Zhaoguo Temple!"

"The gold and silver I deposited at Zhaoguo Temple have all been taken away by him, and it will take several days to return them to me."

"Moreover, such a large amount of gold and silver would be difficult to achieve without Zhaoguo Temple as a transit point. I advise you to wait a little longer. Once that scoundrel Li Jue establishes a bank, I can solve your problem with a single document."

"A mere document?"

"Li Jue made a suggestion in court today, saying that an institution called a bank should be established so that people can not only deposit their surplus money but also earn interest. Moreover, large inter-regional transfers can be completed with just a single document."

"At that time, merchants of our Great Tang Dynasty will be able to withdraw gold, silver and copper coins at will, whether in the Pamir Mountains or Lingnan, Gaochang or Goguryeo!"

"This...this..."

Yeon Gaesomun was completely stunned by Yi Ge's grand vision, and it took him a long time to finally speak.

"Although I am reluctant to admit it, I must say that your Crown Prince is truly a genius, to have even thought of such a method..."