Ever since Fang Zhengyi’s visit that day.
The concept of exchange began to linger in Xu Wenshu's mind.
This method is undoubtedly a powerful tool to solve the Ministry of Revenue's problems, but there is no precedent, which always makes people worried.
It is a powerful weapon for the country, and the people get a share of it, but no one knows whether it is good or bad.
So the next day, Xu Wenshu disguised himself and went to the exchange on his own initiative.
The exchange was still in a state of chaos as usual.
People's faces are filled with naked desires and interests.
He was quite unhappy with this situation, but since it was a serious matter, he had to sit down patiently.
Sitting for half a day...
After observing for several days in a row, I became more and more frightened!
The amount of money flowing through this exchange and the speed at which it does so are simply staggering. More importantly, almost all listed businesses are rising!
The most exaggerated one was a stock related to an iron factory. In just a few days, its value rose from one tael and two cents to as much as two taels!
A red card represents an increase, and a green card represents a decrease.
The whole room was filled with red...it seemed like everything was perfect and no one was hurt.
And he unexpectedly saw many familiar faces there.
Some people in the court have come here to speculate in stocks, but there is no open discussion. Everyone is quietly making a fortune...
Seeing this, Xu Wenshu was not happy but depressed...
Perfection...everything that was presented was too perfect.
He has long passed the age of being passionate and impulsive, and is now a veteran of many battles!
Having lived for most of his life, he has seen everything except potatoes, sweet potatoes, hot air balloons, penicillin, trains, steam engines, and Dongjiao University!
There is nothing perfect in the world. There must be huge hidden dangers behind it that have not yet erupted.
However, he has not yet figured out what the hidden danger is and how big the negative impact will be.
Moreover, the person behind the exchange is quite mysterious, and he has never found out...
On this day, Xu Wenshu went off duty as usual. Just as he reached the door, he suddenly staggered.
Fortunately, a subordinate beside him quickly supported him and said, "Hey, sir, please be careful with the door. I have seen you look absent-minded recently. Is there something wrong at home?"
Xu Wenshu stood still, waved his hand and smiled bitterly: "Nothing, nothing."
The subordinate asked, "Is it because the Ministry of Works came to ask for money again at noon today?"
Xu Wenshu frowned and said, "What? The Ministry of Works came to ask for silver again at noon? Didn't they promise to approve 100,000 taels? Why is it still endless? How much do they want?"
The subordinate whispered, "They said that the Ministry of Industry is going to build five new workshops, the specifications of which must exceed those of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and they will also need to recruit a large number of people, so 100,000 taels is far from enough... At least add another 1 million taels!"
"What!" Xu Wenshu was furious, "Last time you asked for one million taels, now one million is not enough, you ask for one million and one hundred thousand!?"
The subordinate smiled bitterly: "I may know something about this. I heard that the Ministry of Industry went to Dongjiao University to study and wanted to invite a group of teachers to teach in the Ministry of Industry, but they were rejected by them. They also secretly laughed at the Ministry of Industry for being poor and having no decent craftsmanship. They couldn't learn and couldn't understand. The Royal Academy of Sciences can replace them in the future."
"Later, when Minister Jiang learned about this, he was so angry that he sent the case to the imperial physician. Fortunately, it was not a serious matter. But the Ministry of Industry was slapped in the face, so it had to make major changes to suppress the other party. However, many equipment had to be ordered from Taoyuan County, and the price they asked was really high...so the budget increased."
Xu Wenshu was shaking with anger. "How can the people of the Royal Academy of Sciences be so rude! How can Fang Zhengyi manage it? They are fighting, and they want to blame me for it? This is outrageous!"
"Who said it wasn't true? I've already pushed it off for you, so calm down."
Xu Wenshu waved his hands helplessly: "I'm leaving first. If the Ministry of Industry comes to you again for this matter, just drag it out! Let's see who can afford it!"
After returning home, Xu Wenshu leaned weakly in the study.
Bad things happen one after another...For some reason, recently more and more people ask for money.
How to prevaricate...
Just as he was thinking about countermeasures, a servant suddenly came to report: "Master, there is someone outside the mansion with a visiting card asking to see you. The man is called Liu Zhongshun and claims to be an ordinary businessman. Master, do you want to chase him away?"
Liu Zhongshun, this name sounds familiar.
It seems that he is selling houses in Taoyuan New City.
Xu Wenshu thought about it, reacted, and asked, "Why did he come to see me?"
"He didn't say, but it seems he brought a lot of books to see you."
Books? Interesting.
Xu Wenshu stroked his beard and said, "Let him wait for me in the hall."
....
In the hall.
Liu Zhongshun waited anxiously at his seat, with a pile of exchange information beside him.
This is all the statistical information since the establishment of the exchange.
The master has already written to inform me what to do.
Now it’s just the last link. I don’t know what kind of person Minister Xu is and whether he is easy to talk to.
Apart from the master, he had never dealt with such a high-ranking official, so he was really unsure.
He kept rehearsing his speech in his mind. Xu Wenshu had already changed into his regular clothes and walked out through the side door.
Seeing his master appear, Liu Zhongshun quickly stood up and saluted: "I am Liu Zhongshun, the humble servant, greetings to Master Xu!"
Xu Wenshu waved his hand and said, "Ah, no need to be so polite. I have some impression of you. Taoyuan New City is your property, right? You are the Marquis of Jianye."
Liu Zhongshun said hurriedly: "No, no, I am indeed from Taoyuan County, but I have nothing to do with our master. Taoyuan New City is my property."
"Hey, why are you pretending? Those words are just for fooling outsiders! What do you want from me? Is there something wrong with the house?" Xu Wenshu asked.
This Shangshu speaks very straightforwardly!
Liu Zhongshun felt a lot more relaxed. Dealing with smart people is often less stressful.
So he patted the pile of books on the table and said straight to the point: "I'm not here for the house this time, but for something else!"
"I wonder if Lord Xu has heard of the exchange that has become popular in the capital recently. This exchange was founded by me personally!"
Xu Wenshu was surprised. "You are the owner behind the exchange? Why did you come to see me?"
Liu Zhongshun suddenly bowed to Xu Wenshu, his face suddenly becoming extremely solemn: "The exchange has always been run by the people and managed by merchants. This is definitely not a long-term solution! Especially since many merchants are blinded by greed and want to take advantage of loopholes to make huge profits!"
"My original intention in establishing the exchange was good, but as the exchange grows, many problems will be exposed sooner or later. It already concerns countless people, and it cannot be closed. So I dare to ask Lord Xu to supervise it!"
"No one can match Lord Xu in terms of financial ability. Please lend a helping hand to the people of the world and don't let them run wild and do whatever they want!"
Looking at Liu Zhongshun's sincere face, Xu Wenshu suddenly felt like he was in a dream.
Did you open the exchange?
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