Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Works, plus the Ministry of the Imperial Household.
The four yamen gathered in the signing room of the Shaofu early in the morning to quarrel.
Yes, it’s a quarrel!
There was a knock on the door and the quarrel was interrupted.
Someone from the Ministry of War came to see me.
Minister of War Qi stood up and said, "I will be out for a moment, you guys continue!"
How to continue?
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to take a break and drink some water.
My head hurts from all the quarreling.
Minister of War Qi walked outside and asked his subordinates, "What's going on?"
The subordinate took out a newspaper and said, "Your Excellency, 'Da Zhou Life Show' has published an announcement about the establishment of the Universal Trading Company and a stock offering. Please see, Your Excellency, the price is thirty taels per share."
"Thirty taels?"
The Minister of War, Lord Qi, was surprised. He picked up the newspaper and read the two announcements word for word.
The subordinate whispered, "Now the news has spread all over the capital. Everyone knows that Huanyu is producing four-wheeled carriages. A group of ordinary people rushed to Wenqing Bookstore and surrounded it, demanding to register in advance. It's very crazy.
Thirty taels per share isn't cheap for ordinary people, but it's sparking heated discussion throughout the city. My subordinates estimate that the number of shares Huanyu will offer publicly this time will be no less than 100,000. If it's too few, there's no need for a public offering. We can sell all the shares privately.
"One hundred thousand shares, thirty taels per share, that's three million taels." Lord Qi, the Minister of War, took a deep breath.
The old man was blamed for his lack of knowledge.
If you want to deduct some money from the Ministry of Revenue, let alone three million taels, even 300,000 taels will require countless lawsuits to get.
Asking for three million taels would make the Minister of Revenue jump up and kill someone.
The Minister of War rolled up the newspaper and said, "I know about this matter. Go back and keep an eye on the Grand Prince's Mansion, Sihai Trading Company, and Wenqing Bookstore for me. Report any disturbances to me immediately."
"I obey your command!"
The Minister of War snorted coldly and walked into the signing room with a cold face.
He threw the rolled-up newspaper on the table. "Master Housekeeper, Master Qubing, how about we first explain the public offering? Thirty taels per share, that's not cheap. How many shares are there in total? Could you both tell us a little bit?"
Prince Consort Huang was completely confused, he knew nothing.
He looked at Huang Qubing.
Huang Qubing stood still like a mountain.
The Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Works could not sit still, so they spread out the newspapers and read the announcement word by word.
"Thirty taels per share, and it's an open offering. Mr. Huang, please give us an explanation."
"What do you mean?" Huang Qubing pretended to be dumb. "I helped everyone get rid of Ma Zheng and secured 30% of the shares. What else do you want?"
"Don't worry about Ma Zheng. We can kick him out anyway."
The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice have all been wiped out. A mere Ma Zheng still wants to get a piece of the pie. He’s dreaming.
Bang!
Minister of War Qi slammed his fist on the table.
"Huang Qubing, don't think we're all fools. Everyone knows the tricks you and Madam Zhao are playing. Now I demand the disclosure of the number of shares that make up 30% of the shares, and their value! At 30 taels per share, there can't be only 3,000 shares, right? 30,000 shares. At least 100,000 shares."
One hundred thousand shares!
The two ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works secretly exchanged glances and instantly reached a tacit understanding.
The two of them joined the camp to attack Huang Qubing, and against the three of them, they beat you.
Today, we won't discuss how to distribute the shares. Our only goal is to clarify the value of the 30% stake. Only with a clear understanding of the value can we develop a more accurate distribution plan.
Huang Qubing broke out in a cold sweat.
He kept Gu Jiu's reminder in mind. The Shaofu had so many cards in his hand. He could easily defeat the three departments by taking out any few of them.
We must not give in in front of these old foxes.
If they admit defeat, the entire Shaofu will be beaten up.
Huang Qubing fought back with all his might, using money and manpower.
He just refuses to tell the truth.
Prince Huang felt guilty, sweating profusely and having a dry mouth.
He really couldn't hold on any longer, so he secretly ordered people to call for help, including Princess Fuya.
The Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War have joined forces to bully Qubing. Your Highness, please come and save your son!
Princess Fu Ya could not tolerate someone bullying her beloved son Huang Qubing.
He got on the carriage and rushed to the Shaofu as soon as possible.
Bang!
He kicked over the door of the signing room.
"Who bullied my son? Well, you three old fools, you bully the weak with your strength, you bully the few with your numbers, you are so shameless."
Princess Fuya rolled up her sleeves and rushed towards the Minister of Works who was closest to her.
The Minister of Works was startled and pushed it away hastily.
"This is the official residence of the Shaofu, your Highness, please stop making trouble. If you don't stop, I will go to the palace and file a complaint."
"Go ahead and sue me! I'm afraid you won't. How can you be so disrespectful to your elders and bully a child? If you have the guts, challenge me to a duel!"
The signing room was in chaos.
The staff of the Shaofu hid outside the door and watched the excitement, and no one thought of stopping it.
Prince Consort Huang hid in the corner, watching the fun with his subordinates, and they were very interested.
Huang Qubing smiled bitterly and stepped forward to hold Princess Fu Ya.
"Mother, we are discussing official business, not bullying."
"Silly boy, I know better than you what kind of people these old guys are. They are just bullying you because you are young. Isn't it just a matter of share distribution? Your Shaofu is in charge of this matter, so of course the Shaofu will take the lion's share. The other three yamen will take the smaller share."
"No, no..."
"Bullshit!"
As soon as the Minister of Works opened his mouth, he was retorted by Princess Fu Ya.
So embarrassing.
"Your Highness has misunderstood. We are inquiring about the share offering in the newspaper, not arguing about share allocation."
Princess Fuya narrowed her eyes and stared at the Minister of War, Lord Qi, who was speaking.
"Old Qi..."
When Princess Fuya said the word "Lao Qi", everyone in the room pricked up their ears.
Minister of War Qi blushed and waved his hands quickly, "We are not familiar with each other, not familiar with each other."
"Not familiar?" Princess Fuya smiled.
Minister of War Qi is in such an awkward situation. How should he explain this to everyone?
Huang Qubing secretly glanced at Prince Consort Huang.
Hey, my own dad was actually watching the fun with the crowd, and he had no bad intentions at all.
Prince Consort Huang nodded at Huang Qubing, "Boy, you're young and don't understand. Your mother likes women, women. The Minister of War is an old-fashioned person, not worthy of her attention. How could this Prince Consort possibly think too much?"
Huang Qubing is so embarrassed!
Every time I mention my mother's preferences, I feel like I can't bear to look at it.
The Minister of War, Lord Qi, waved his hands repeatedly and admitted defeat.
He was no match for Princess Fu Ya back then, and he is still no match for her now.
He already had an idea in his mind, and no matter what Princess Fu Ya said, he would just nod.
Let’s deal with this woman first, then we can talk about other things.
The Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Works also admitted defeat.
I can’t afford to offend you. I can’t afford to offend you.
Bang!
Princess Fuya slammed the table and said, "Everyone, sit down and tell me how to distribute the shares."
After saying that, he gave Prince Consort Huang a wink.
Prince Consort Huang understood what he meant and quickly closed the door of the signing room to block out the prying eyes.
Princess Fuya walked around everyone and said, "As a mere woman, I certainly cannot interfere in the affairs of the court. However, I have instructed the kitchen to prepare a feast today, and I am waiting for my son Qubing to come home so we can dine together. You won't bear to keep me waiting in vain, will you?"
The three ministers shook their heads in unison, saying, "No, no, no."
Princess Fuya chuckled.
"I knew you were very understanding. Okay, I'll go wait next door, you guys hurry up. My son Qubing has to go inspect the refugee camp tomorrow, so don't delay his work."
Princess Fuya patted the shoulder of the Minister of War, Mr. Qi, and left with a gust of fragrant wind.
She left, but there was no movement in the signing room for a long time.
Oh my god!
Royal women are always so terrifying.
“Ahem…”
Minister Zhao reminded everyone, "Since Mr. Huang is in a hurry to go home for dinner, let's hurry up and discuss the distribution of shares."
"The original plan is still the most reasonable. The Ministry of Finance will contribute 15%, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of War will each contribute 50%. No one will suffer a loss." The Minister of War, Lord Qi, no longer had the will to fight.
I feel uneasy when I think of Fu Ya sitting next to me.
It was as if the nightmare had come again.
The Minister of Works sneered and stroked his beard. "The Ministry of Works needs to keep working on the four-wheeled carriage. It shouldn't be halfway done, anyway."
The Minister of Revenue, Lord Zhao, was very rude. "Giving the Ministry of Works half of the reward is already good enough. In previous years, such good things would never have been given to the Ministry of Works. Don't be greedy, or everyone will kick you out."
The Minister of Works was very angry and decided to leave, firmly refusing to accept this distribution plan.
Minister of War, Lord Qi, said sinisterly, "I agree that the Ministry of Works should be expelled. Lord Zhao, why don't we go to the palace now and present this matter to the Emperor? The Ministry of War originally wanted half of the Ministry of Works' shares, so how about you take six and I take four?"
The Minister of Revenue, Lord Zhao, laughed heartily and said, "Very good!"
The Minister of Industry was so angry that his chest exploded. "I haven't even left yet, and you're already thinking about how to divide the Ministry of Industry's shares. This is too much."
The two ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War sneered.
Even if I'm bullying your Ministry of Industry, so what?
You dare to complain that half of the shares is not enough.
If you think it’s too little, kick them out.
This was an internal conflict among the three yamen. Huang Fu Ma and Huang Qu Bing were observing from the sidelines, not getting involved. As long as the Shaofu could be guaranteed a 15% stake, everything else would be negotiable.
As a result, the Ministry of Works began to fight with the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War.
They are all big shots.
The quarrels are all unique and fresh.
He spoke eloquently, cursed people without using any profanity, and even cursed the other person's ancestors for eighteen generations.
The Minister of Works was defeated in a one-on-two situation.
In the end, they had no choice but to compromise and accept the distribution plan of shares.
The share distribution finally came to a conclusion. Everyone was afraid of more trouble, so they quickly drafted the documents and signed them.
"Qubing, you've signed and stamped your name. You should give us a glimpse into the details. How many shares did Universal Transport offer in its IPO?"
Huang Qubing pondered for a moment, "As far as I know, Madam Zhao has offered 30% of her shares for public offering."
"A 30% stake is the same as the stake the imperial court gets."
"How many shares would a 30% stake be divided into? Is there a 100,000 shares?"
“I don’t know!”
Little rascal!
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