Li Lin chuckled coldly several times, and after saying this, he changed the subject, continuing, "As for you, Old Master of the Imperial Clan, it seems you've been stuck in a limbo these past few years. Originally, you were the backbone of the Ying Clan, and you were revered within the clan. Every time there was a sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, you were second only to His Majesty as the deputy officiant. But that's not the case anymore, is it? Since you're unwilling to share this great fortune with me, then I'll go find the Grand Historian. He's probably quite interested in this wealth and power!"
"you......"
Ying Lin's expression changed drastically.
He knew who the current Grand Historian was.
Previously, Neishi Teng was in charge of the position of Neishi, and Neishi Dafu was Neishi Teng.
And his deputy was his direct cousin, Ying Shen!
He was the most formidable rival for the throne of the Imperial Clan, and it was precisely because of this that his relationship with Ying Shen was extremely poor.
Therefore, he tried his best to win over Neishi Teng and suppress Ying Shen.
Now that Taishi Teng is in prison, Ying Shen has finally met his in-laws after a long and difficult time, and has been promoted to the position of Grand Secretary.
If Li Lin and Ying Shen were to get involved now...
Given Li Lin's influence in His Majesty's eyes, it's highly likely that Ying Shen will ascend to the throne and replace him.
"You can't go to him! You can't go to him!"
"What? All imperial edicts are for personal gain. Since Your Excellency is unwilling, why don't you let me find someone else?"
"Wait a minute, who said I'm unwilling?"
He immediately changed his attitude, smiling extremely kindly, trying to cover up the previous embarrassment.
Li Lin understood.
He joined in the laughter.
However, Xiang Yu couldn't quite understand what these two scholars were up to.
Weren't they just acting like they were going to die?
How come you suddenly became so amiable?
That's a really fast change of expression!
"My lord, rest assured, this method of mine will definitely make you money. However, a portion of the profits will first be handed over to the state, and the remaining portion will be split between us 30/70!"
"Oh? So, I'm the seventh and you're the third?"
"Haha, how could that be? Neither of us can fully understand this project. What I just said was just to help you understand the profit distribution. Of our share, you get 30%, and I get 70%!"
"Huh? I only get 30% of the profits?"
"Of course, this 30% profit is enough for your entire clan to live on for most of your lives!"
"How much do you need me to invest?"
Thirty million coins!
"What? Why don't you just rob me? You're asking for thirty million!"
"Hehe, sir, you can't take money with you when you're born or when you die. Thirty million coins, isn't that a small matter to you?"
"No way. I can only offer a maximum of ten million coins. That's my limit. Any more and it'll be my life savings."
"Fifteen million coins, one price!"
"You guarantee you'll make money?"
"Invest this year, get your money back this year, and keep making a living off the profits afterward, how about that?"
Li Lin couldn't help but laugh.
This wasn't a business without any capital for him.
After all, is the Qin Dynasty suitable for opening a bank?
Can it make money?
No, we can't call it a bank. A bank is too high-class; ordinary people in the Qin Dynasty wouldn't understand it.
It should be called a money shop. A money shop is easy to understand; it's a shop where you deposit money.
The key question is, can the Qin Dynasty open a money exchange?
Can it be driven?
The people of Qin don't seem to have high spending power. If they open a money exchange, can they really recoup their investment in just one year?
certainly,
He, Li, was not worried about any of these things.
At worst, we can just rob Peter to pay Paul. In short, let's just get the start-up capital first. After all, it hasn't officially started yet, and who knows if Da Qin is suitable for opening a money exchange.
In short, someone needs to take this first step.
"Do you dare to sign a written agreement?"
"Hmph, why wouldn't I do it? My lord, it's not that I think you're too cowardly, but you really don't believe in my abilities. Besides, let me tell you something: the papermaking technology in my construction department has made some progress and can now produce small batches of light yellow paper. When that happens, this paper will definitely be the most sought-after commodity in the entire Qin Dynasty, and even the entire world. What is your mere 15 million coins? How could I possibly let you lose money, my lord?"
"That's true..."
"By the way, if you help me recruit some more people to invest, I will grant you the title of deputy head of the Great Qin State Bank. In the future, I will give you a 40% cut of the profits. How about that?"
"Alright, I'll help you with this favor. I hope you won't let me down!"
The once-tough Zongzheng Yinglin quickly succumbed to the threats of sweet words and harsh words.
I disagree with this highly profitable business.
Li Lin then went to cooperate with his mortal enemy, which was unacceptable to him.
And so they agreed to the deal.
This means that he and Li Lin will be bound together in their future battle for interests.
If Li Lin wants to implement reforms that infringe upon his interests, he will have to grit his teeth and endure the pain.
The two sides then discussed specific aspects.
Li Lin took his leave only after it had completely darkened.
Shortly thereafter, Emperor Zongzheng Ying Lin managed to gather 15 million in cash that very evening and delivered it all to the Prime Minister's residence.
So much so that when Li Lin asked Xiang Yu to help carry the money off the carriage, Xiang Yu was completely shocked.
He couldn't help but exclaim in his heart: "Damn it, I've never seen so much money in my life!"
It seems that if I follow this Prime Minister around, I might become a wealthy man with a fortune before I leave Xianyang.
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