The two of them sat down, and Fang Zheng smiled and asked, "Master Xu, why did you think of coming to the exchange so late at night?"
Xu Wenshu sighed: "My Lord, don't cover it up. The Lord is behind the exchange. You also want to facilitate this, right?"
"I have studied the exchange carefully these days and I think this method is really powerful and can alleviate many problems of the Ministry of Households."
"But once the Ministry of Revenue intervenes, it will inevitably cause unrest among the people."
"Your Majesty has always had wild ideas, and he has a deeper understanding of these new things than ordinary people, so today I want to ask your opinion."
Xu Wenshu is a straightforward person.
Fang Zheng said with one heart.
Picking up the teapot, he poured him a cup of tea and said, "Since you have been frank, I will also speak frankly. There is no problem with the court's direct intervention. You can do it boldly and with confidence."
"But the problems that will arise later..."
"Didn't Liu Zhongshun come to see you? Didn't he give you some suggestions?" Fang Zhengyi asked.
"Of course it has been mentioned, and the content is very comprehensive, but a plan is just a plan after all, and mistakes are inevitable during implementation." Xu Wenshu said worriedly.
Fang Zhengyi felt a little helpless.
Sometimes, doing things in the court is extremely troublesome.
Always want to come up with a perfect solution and don't want to take any responsibility, but how is this possible?
Now that he has planted the peaches, people are still reluctant to give them away because of various concerns.
It's really troublesome.
"Master Xu, I still say the same thing, just do it! No matter what the consequences are, it's not too late to do it first and then change it. Human power is limited, and nothing is perfect. If you always avoid the right and wrong, then you can't do anything."
"Liu Zhongshun, a small businessman, was able to successfully create and manage this earth-shaking exchange. This shows that he was in line with the trend. Why didn't the imperial court have the courage and ability to do so?"
Xu Wenshu shook his head: "It's not that I don't have the courage. If I can't explain the inside story and the hidden dangers in the future, even if I bring it to the court for discussion, it will definitely not be passed. It may even be stopped directly. I only have one chance to succeed in this, so I must be extremely cautious!"
"In fact, many people in the court have noticed the exchange, but they have kept it a secret and have only visited it privately. This is simply because they are not optimistic about the future of the exchange. Once discovered by the court, it will most likely be shut down."
"Lord Fang should understand this better than me."
Fang Zhengyi nodded slightly and let out a long sigh: "I know about this situation, but I want to know Mr. Xu's attitude. Do you want it to be opened or not?"
Xu Wenshu hesitated for a moment, and finally said affirmatively: "I think we can give it a try, and I hope that if the court intervenes, each transaction will be guaranteed by the court and some fees will be charged. This is also a considerable income, and it can also enrich the national treasury in the future."
Wow, he has set his sights on the transaction fees. He really is a professional money-maker.
Fang Zheng slapped the table lightly and said, "Okay! Since you're willing, we can find a way to solve it."
"This matter seems to have many hidden dangers in the court, but many people have secretly benefited from it, which shows that we have a support base. The only problem is with His Majesty. As long as His Majesty makes the final decision, there shouldn't be a problem."
Xu Wenshu was delighted: "You go and persuade His Majesty?"
With your majesty's trust in Fang Zhengyi and his talkative mouth, it seems that convincing him is not a big task.
Unexpectedly, Fang Zheng denied it and said, "This matter will involve countless people. What's the point of me talking to His Majesty with empty words? We have to speak with facts."
"Speak with facts?"
"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded and said, "Let Your Majesty see the benefits of this. Let's settle the matter first, and then we can make up for it bit by bit if there are any problems later."
"Then how to speak with facts."
Fang Zhengyi leaned forward slightly and said softly, "Let's list the railway directly and let the people buy the shares. Find an opportunity to invite His Majesty to go to the stock exchange in person to watch."
Xu Wenshu's eyes suddenly widened: "My Lord, although you built the railway, it is not just your business now. If you rashly put it on the market without the court's discussion, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Fang Zheng touched his chin and said, "Of course I know, but I'm not afraid! This is in line with the trend of history. Even if you and I don't do it, someone will do it sooner or later."
"Master Xu, think about it. The current railway expenditures have already overwhelmed the court, and now Dongjiao University and the Ministry of War are secretly developing new warships."
"You probably don't know the details, so let me give you a rough idea. The warship is powered by a steam engine and is fully armored. Its cost is definitely much higher than that of a wooden ship. However, the court is in urgent need of a large number of ordinary merchant ships, and the feasibility of the ironclad ship is still being verified, so it has not yet been built on a large scale."
"If it is proven feasible in the future, the court will manufacture ironclad ships, which will be equivalent to having many more sea trains. With the current tax increase, do you think the Ministry of Revenue can afford it?"
Xu Wenshu was so shocked that he cried out, "Ironclad ship? That thing must sink into the sea!"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Who knows? No one knew that a car could run on its own. Not many people know about this, so don't go out and make a fuss about it."
"Of course..." Xu Wenshu's chest heaved, obviously greatly stimulated.
He had to believe what Fang Zhengyi said!
Dongjiao University has already built a train, so it doesn't seem strange to build an ironclad ship on the sea in the future...
An iron ship...how much does that cost?
According to his current physical condition, it should not be a problem for him to serve as the Minister of Revenue for another eight or nine years.
If this matter can't be delayed to the next person, then it will fall on him!
No...I still have to find a way from the exchange...
"Let's talk about your Majesty going to the exchange. What are you going to do then?"
Fang Zhengyi observed his expression and said, "It's not that difficult actually. Once the railways and railroads are listed, Your Majesty will be delighted to see the huge amount of money pouring into them and be able to promote railway construction. Then everything will be a natural outcome."
"But before that, we still need to do some preparations. I will first let the Mid-Levels Daily News report the good news about the exchange so that Your Majesty can have a brief understanding of the news."
"Then you can write to His Majesty occasionally to explain the operation principles of the exchange and its benefits."
"I will take care of the follow-up. I will find someone to arrange the preliminary preparations for the listing of the railway. On the day of listing, I will invite Your Majesty to come and see it. What do you think?"
"You don't have to worry. I'm the one who nominally manages the railways, and most of the risks are with me. What do you think?"
Xu Wenshu frowned deeply, and fell into great confusion.
It sounds too simple, and I always feel a little uneasy.
But...it's not a big problem.
"Okay, let's try it then?"
“Try it!”
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