After Guo Tianyang finished speaking, he began to look at the ministers who were measuring light, and asked in surprise: "So many people are buying glasses?"
Fang Zheng stood up and nodded, then snatched the banknote from Li Yuanzhao.
He wanted to dodge, but Fang Zheng's technique was too powerful and he didn't have time to react.
Seeing that the banknotes he had collected for a long time suddenly became worthless, Li Yuanzhao looked at Fang Zhengyi with resentment.
Fang Zheng took out two silver bills and stuffed them into his hands. He turned to Guo Tianyang and asked, "What does your majesty want to see me for?"
Guo Tianyang shook his head and said, "I don't know." Then he looked at the banknotes in Fang Zhengyi's hand and licked his lips: "Brother...how much money do you make?"
"Why make money? I don't make any money! Let's go, Brother Guo!"
“........”
He ran to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity with ease.
Emperor Jing was handling official business as usual, but this time he was wearing glasses.
He raised his eyes and glanced at Fang Zhengyi, then said seriously, "I heard that you and the Crown Prince set up a stall in the palace? Do you think I don't have enough worries, or do you have nothing to do?"
This is a special reprimand for me! Fang Zhengyi silently took out the banknotes, sorted them out and placed them on the imperial desk of Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing was stunned for a moment, looking at the pile of banknotes in front of him...
"Sit down and talk."
Fang Zheng sat down quickly.
I don't dare to show off now. The emperor has been a little moody lately and I can't figure out what's going on.
Stability is the best strategy!
Emperor Jing looked at the banknotes and said calmly, "Tell me, you cheated the money into the palace, what do you want to do?"
\"Uh... Your Majesty should have realized the beauty of these glasses. This time I am really not doing this for the sake of making money."
"Hmm? Tell me about it." Emperor Jing showed some curiosity.
"Your Majesty, oil lamps are harmful to the eyes. Many people in the world cannot see clearly. Glasses can solve this problem."
"But the cost is really high, and ordinary people may not be able to afford it."
"It's just right to sell it to the rich, and then use the rich's money to subsidize the poor... This is also a good thing."
Emperor Jing chuckled and raised his head: "Oh, I thought you would not do anything without profit. How much money did you make from selling it to the cabinet this time?"
No gain, no early rise? Fang Zhengyi rolled his eyes secretly.
To some extent, I really can't do anything without benefits.
But when it comes to matters concerning the people, I have no intention of making a single extra penny.
I only deal with rich people, okay!
As a pure and motivated young man, I still have this ideal.
"Your Majesty, we haven't sold all of them yet. When I came here, I only sold 3,600 taels in total, 300 taels a pair."
Three hundred taels!
Emperor Jing was surprised and asked, "This thing is so expensive! How much do you plan to sell it to ordinary people?"
"I haven't calculated it in detail, but I think it's at least one or two taels."
“........”
Emperor Jing took a deep breath.
Wow! Three hundred times! I can’t sell it at a loss if I sell it to the people.
In other words, there is still profit to be made if it is sold for one or two taels.
It's true... cannibalism!
Emperor Jing couldn't help but take off his glasses and take a look, and his eyes twitched twice.
"Do you think those people are stupid? You sell them 300 taels today, and tomorrow they sell glasses for one tael of silver. How will it end?"
"Just like tea, sell by brand! The top brands only sell for three hundred taels, and the ordinary ones are sold at a lower price."
It turns out it’s this routine again...
Emperor Jing was silent for a long while before he slowly spoke: "Your ability to make money has opened my eyes again today. I am even thinking of transferring you to the Ministry of Revenue."
Fang Zheng smiled.
What's this glasses? Diamonds are the real profit!
Now the county has formed a complete production line for glass diamonds. It is easier to make the product than making glasses, and there is no need for adaptation.
Nowadays, diamond factories are almost like money printing machines.
However, Emperor Jing had never planned to let him go to the Ministry of Revenue, and he had been curious about this issue for a long time.
Even if he is allowed to join the Zhanshi Mansion at first, it would be okay for him to work part-time in the Ministry of Revenue, right?
Maybe I could use my position to help Taoyuan County.
Now that Emperor Jing had mentioned this, he thought about it again, so he asked, "Then why didn't Your Majesty transfer me to the Ministry of Revenue?"
Emperor Jing put on his glasses and looked at him for a moment: "Do you think you are qualified for the position of the Ministry of Revenue?"
"Maybe..." Fang Zheng hesitated, and felt unsure of the emperor's attitude.
What's the point of asking this? Even if a high-ranking official can't do the job, a lower-ranking official can do it. What's wrong with that?
"No, you can't!" Emperor Jing answered without hesitation, then glanced at him helplessly.
You really have no self-awareness!
"You make a lot of noise wherever you go, causing chaos everywhere!"
"The Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the household registration and finance of the country. Although the treasury is temporarily empty, money is not the most important thing. What I want is stability!"
"No matter how much trouble you cause in Taoyuan County, Banshanfang, or even in the entire capital, I can tolerate it."
"If I allow someone like you to come to the Ministry of Revenue, I will never have to sleep again!"
Fang Zheng instinctively wanted to explain himself, but when he thought about it carefully, it seemed to be true and he had indeed gone through a lot.
But it's all about making money! It's a hassle!
As the saying goes, wealth cannot last for more than three generations. Stable wealth does not exist; only stable poverty can exist.
\"Take back these banknotes! You just take out the money when you come to me. What do you think of me?!"
Fang Zhengyi carefully observed Emperor Jing's expression, then said seriously: "Your Majesty! You really misunderstood me!"
"Your Majesty has always been as perceptive as a torch in my mind. How can a small profit confuse Your Majesty?"
"It's just that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also contributed to the sale of the glasses. This is His Royal Highness's portion. I'm afraid that His Royal Highness will spend money recklessly when he's young, so I beg Your Majesty to keep it for the Crown Prince!!"
Emperor Jing thought for a moment and said calmly, "Well, that makes sense! Fang Qing is thoughtful!"
After saying this, he waved his hand, and the eunuch beside him immediately stepped forward and collected the banknotes.
Although his tone was calm, Fang Zhengyi still managed to capture the fleeting joy in Emperor Jing's eyes.
Fang Zhengyi couldn't help but laugh inwardly.
It seems that even a noble man like Emperor Jing is not immune to taking advantage of others.
Although the money is not particularly much, who wouldn’t be happy to get money for free?
Of course, the prince might be unhappy...
"Then... If your Majesty has nothing else to do, I will take my leave first. I am afraid the Crown Prince will be too busy to handle it."
"Wait a minute, you can't leave. I have something else to tell you."
Fang Zhengyi just moved his butt and sat back down steadily.
Emperor Jing said with a sullen face: "Why? Are you in such a hurry to leave? Did seeing me make you feel uncomfortable?!"
Fang Zhengyi remained silent.
Judging from Emperor Jing's recent performance, whatever he says will be wrong, so it would be better for him to keep quiet.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Emperor Jing showed disdain and immediately dismissed his attendants.
When there were only two people left in the hall, Emperor Jing said, "I summoned you here at this time because I have something important to discuss."
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