He Yunxiao knew what was going on. Throughout history, those who interfered in politics always met with certain fates.
Moreover, although the Great Qi is in chaos now, it is far from the end of the empire's collapse. The Meng royal family is still doing well, with plenty of manpower, financial resources, and popular support. The leader of the royal family (Meng Qingqian) is also passable and is not a foolish ruler.
Under these circumstances, although He Yunxiao had a slight thought of rebellion, he could not reveal it to Li Qingmeng, the female leader of the royalist faction.
He Yunxiao, as usual, flattered, "Ahem, it's impossible for me to interfere in politics. Those big banks are all under the wise and powerful Grand Princess, the legendary and incomparably beautiful Princess Xiaoyue. How dare my little Daqi Bank act recklessly?"
Li Qingmeng's favorability rating has increased from 43 to 45.
Although Meng Qingqian knew in her heart that these words were He Yunxiao's insincere flattery, and that they were not only insincere but also utterly unoriginal and clichéd.
But when Meng Qingqian saw that such flattery came from He Yunxiao's mouth, she couldn't help but smile.
Hmph, He Yunxiao, who always sees me in such a sorry state, has finally met his match?
He Yunxiao's significance to Meng Qingqian is far more than just that of an ordinary subordinate.
In terms of practical status, Meng Qingqian, as the eldest princess, certainly had the upper hand over He Yunxiao. However, in terms of psychological status, He Yunxiao was undoubtedly superior to Meng Qingqian.
He Yunxiao can face Meng Qingqian calmly, but Meng Qingqian cannot. Now, whenever she sees He Yunxiao, she is reminded of a pink peony handkerchief...
Therefore, when He Yunxiao intentionally adopted a humble attitude and flattered Meng Qingqian, Princess Xiaoyue, who had long been psychologically suppressed by He Yunxiao, felt extremely comfortable.
There was a sense of satisfaction in the feeling that good and evil would eventually be rewarded, and that the scoundrel He Yunxiao had finally been struck by lightning. She usually disliked flattery, especially clichéd compliments about her beauty.
Meng Qingqian believed that her stunning beauty was a fact, and facts don't need to be repeatedly emphasized. When ordinary people praise themselves too much with ordinary words, it backfires, making it seem like their beauty is deliberate rather than natural.
However, He Yunxiao was an exception. Meng Qingqian hoped that he would flatter her a few more times so that she could experience the thrill of "revenge" again.
"If you're not inquiring about politics, are you doing it for personal gain?" Meng Qingqian asked, her tone revealing her good mood.
He Yunxiao pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Of course we need to make money." Then, his tone suddenly changed, and he became excited, "Making money for Daqi Bank is a small matter, but more importantly, it's not for myself, but for the entire Daqi!"
Meng Qingqian: ? ? ?
"You did this for the Great Qi?"
He Yunxiao chuckled and said, "You don't believe me, young lady?"
"It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that I feel..."
"What?"
"It's all fake. Putting aside your past reputation, it's hard to imagine that someone who keeps mentioning 'Da Qi' is genuinely fond of it."
He Yunxiao nodded and said, "Why are my eyes often filled with tears? Because I love this land so deeply. Is this what it means to love without speaking of it?"
As soon as He Yunxiao spoke, Meng Qingqian frowned.
At first glance, He Yunxiao's words seemed unremarkable, devoid of any embellishment, but they contained a strong emotion that shared the same roots and origin as her feelings for Qi Guo, something called "love."
"Well said," Meng Qingqian said in a low voice.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, He Yunxiao had no choice but to confess.
"Okay, to be honest, I inquired about the policies, and the Development Bank's primary goal is indeed not for Daqi, but for pretty young girls."
The previously tense atmosphere was completely shattered by He Yunxiao's new words.
Meng Qingqian clenched her fists in secret.
I almost believed this scoundrel's lies just now, thinking he really did it for the Great Qi! Sure enough, it was all about that petty affair! He Yunxiao is truly incorrigible! There's no saving him!
"While it is indeed for the sake of you, Miss Li, it does not negate the benefits of my Great Qi Bank to the Qi Kingdom. Miss Li, since you are Meng Qingqian's trusted subordinate, let me ask you, what is most important to a country?"
Meng Qingqian replied without hesitation, "The will of the people."
"That's right. But where does the people's support come from?"
Meng Qingqian continued, "When the court is wise and just, the country is stable, the people are prosperous, and the world is at peace."
"Good, well said!" He Yunxiao clapped.
"Then let me ask Miss Li, how can the court be enlightened? How can the country be stable? How can the people be prosperous? How can the world be at peace?"
Meng Qingqian shook her head. "This is not something that can be explained in a few words."
He Yunxiao said, "I can explain it clearly, and it will only take one word."
"Tax?"
"money."
"money?"
"Money. Gold and silver certificates."
"The toy you printed?" Meng Qingqian asked.
He Yunxiao said, "This is not a toy; this is the most terrifying thing."
"By confiscating the money being transported, the court can be clean and efficient. By stabilizing the prices of tea, salt, grain, and iron, the country can be at peace. Farmers will have money to buy land, and with bountiful harvests year after year, the people will be prosperous. Finally, by using money as a weapon to disrupt the society of enemy countries, we can subdue them without fighting, and the world can be at peace."
When it came to politics, Meng Qingqian completely straightened her attitude. She focused all her attention on thinking and no longer had time to think about trivial matters of shame or embarrassment.
"The first three are somewhat plausible, but the last one is utter nonsense. How could money possibly disrupt the society of an enemy country?"
He Yunxiao asked, "Does the young lady know the biggest difference between the gold and silver notes of my Great Qi Bank and the silver notes of other money shops?"
Seeing that the medicine was silent, He Yunxiao continued, "Our Great Qi Bank can print as many gold and silver certificates as we want, but for silver notes, there must be one tael of silver to print one silver note."
Meng Qingqian frowned. "What's the difference?"
He Yunxiao smiled confidently: "My gold and silver vouchers and silver notes are of equal value and can both be used to buy things. However, a silver note can be exchanged for one tael of silver at a money exchange, but a gold and silver voucher cannot be exchanged for anything."
Meng Qingqian was a little dazed. She reached for the candied fruit, but forgot that the table was empty.
He Yunxiao said, "Miss, suppose Qi and Yan go to war, and Yan wins while Qi loses, what should be done then? Cede territory and pay reparations?"
Li Qingmeng's favorability rating has decreased from 45 to 35.
Meng Qingqian looked at He Yunxiao, who was guessing that Yan would win, and said coldly, "Qi will surely win."
Despite losing favor with the antidote, He Yunxiao remained calm and smiled, saying, "Miss, you misunderstand me. I was just making a hypothetical scenario. If Yan wins, my Great Qi Bank can open branches throughout Yan before Qi is defeated, allowing gold and silver notes to circulate freely instead of banknotes. Before that, I will take the opportunity to hand the bank over to the imperial court and the eldest princess, who will then control it."
With these two prerequisites in place, I can assure you, the girl, that the State of Qi is now in an invincible position. Regardless of who wins or loses on the battlefield, Qi will be the ultimate victor.
Meng Qingqian didn't understand, so she asked, "Why?"
He Yunxiao revealed a mysterious smile, "I wonder if you've ever heard of the term 'inflation'?"
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