bestfiction Chapter 76 Ying Wuyou's Next Step Plan
Chapter 76 Ying Wuyou's Next Step Plan
During this time, Ying Wuyou had been busy counting money and making plans. As time went on, the number of people going to the money exchange to deposit money continued to increase, and quite a few people also came to borrow money.
To rapidly expand its market, Ying Wuyou decided to take a series of measures. On the one hand, he actively trained more key personnel in his money shops to ensure they possessed sufficient professional knowledge and skills to handle the growing business demands. On the other hand, he also organized a large number of people and dispatched them to various parts of the Qin Dynasty to establish new branches of his money shops. This would not only better serve the local people and meet their needs, but also further expand Ying Wuyou's business empire.
There was another crucial matter: dispatching people to the Baiyue region and other areas to purchase land and grain. Ying Wuyou decided to discuss this matter with the King of Qin. Upon arriving at the Zhangtai Palace, Ying Wuyou bowed and said, "Jiayang greets Father!"
The King of Qin put down the memorial in his hand, stared at Ying Wuyou, and said, "Rise. Didn't you recently set up some kind of money exchange? How's it going?"
Ying Wuyou said with a smile, "Father, the money shop is doing very well. Our money shop now has 20 million taels of silver in storage."
Upon hearing such a large sum, the King of Qin exclaimed in surprise, "So many people are willing to deposit their money in your bank?"
Ying Wuyou replied, "That's for sure. We offer generous interest rates. Everyone here is not stupid. Keeping money at home is not only unsafe, but it also won't appreciate. However, depositing it in the Great Qin Bank not only ensures safety, but also generates interest. If the interest isn't squandered, one can support oneself without working every day."
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the King of Qin frowned slightly and said, "With such exorbitant interest rates, how does your money shop make a profit?"
Ying Wuyou explained, "Father, money shops make money by circulating funds. When someone deposits money, someone else borrows it. As long as money can circulate, it can generate profits. Furthermore, lending can also promote the country's economic development."
The King of Qin nodded thoughtfully, indicating his agreement.
Ying Wuyou continued, "Currently, the scale of the money shops is not large enough. I plan to open more money shops throughout the Qin Dynasty so that more people can benefit."
The King of Qin smiled and said, "As expected of my son, this plan is excellent. If money shops can be widely adopted, they will surely benefit the people and contribute to the prosperity of the country."
Ying Wuyou raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly, "Your subject has come here today for another matter, which I wish to ask of Father King."
The King of Qin raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, and slowly said, "Oh? What is it? Tell me."
Ying Wuyou took a deep breath, his expression becoming unusually serious, and said in a deep voice, "Father, do you know of any grain in the Baiyue region that can be harvested three times a year?"
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin's expression changed drastically. He abruptly stood up, his gaze sharp as an eagle, fixed on Ying Wuyou, and his voice was low and serious: "Jiayang, is this true?"
Ying Wuyou nodded vigorously, looking at the King of Qin with firm eyes, and solemnly said, "It is absolutely true, Father! That is why I opened the money shop, my real intention was to go to Baiyue to purchase land or grain."
The King of Qin, his eyes blazing, gazed into the distance and said in a firm and resounding voice, "We will march straight into the State of Chu and force them to surrender the lands of Baiyue to our Great Qin."
Looking at the imposing King of Qin, Ying Wuyou couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "The First Emperor is truly unparalleled in his domineering presence. How can such power be compared to 'The weather is getting cold, the royal family should go bankrupt'?"
Upon hearing the first part, the King of Qin was overjoyed. However, upon hearing the second part, he was filled with suspicion: "Just who are the royal family? And what does 'bankruptcy' mean? Why must the royal family go bankrupt just because the weather is getting cold? Couldn't it be because it's hot?"
Ying Wuyou pondered for a moment and said, “Father, I have only heard that the Baiyue region has a harvest of three crops a year, but this has not been confirmed. If we rashly wage war against Chu just to seize the Baiyue region, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of other countries. It would be better to send people to familiarize themselves with the Baiyue region first. Perhaps we can get the Baiyue region to break away from Chu. Moreover, if we operate properly, it is not impossible to take down the Baiyue region without losing a single soldier.”
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the King of Qin fell into deep thought. After a moment, he said, "Jiayang, your idea is excellent, but who should be sent?"
Ying Wuyou respectfully said to the King of Qin, "Father, I believe that my elder brother is very suitable to go to the Baiyue region." The King of Qin was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. He frowned and asked curiously, "Oh? Why are you so sure?"
Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "Father, as you know, my elder brother has always been known for his benevolence. Although this kind of personality may not be very suitable for the current Qin Dynasty, it is perfect for the Baiyue region."
The King of Qin nodded slightly, indicating his understanding, but still had some doubts and continued to ask, "How can this be explained?"
Ying Wuyou patiently analyzed, "The people of the Baiyue region are naturally undisciplined, and many suffer from oppression and enslavement. The leaders there often like to bully slaves, and if you, elder brother, can equip yourself with some military experts, you will surely be able to conquer the Baiyue region quickly. However, to effectively manage the Baiyue region, you need a benevolent person like you to take on this important task. Only in this way can you eliminate the local people's resistance to outsiders and achieve effective governance."
The King of Qin nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Ying Wuyou's point of view, and then asked, "Hmm, that makes a lot of sense, but are there any other reasons besides that?"
Ying Wuyou smiled slyly and replied, "Of course, Father, I did this to train my elder brother!"
The King of Qin, curious, pressed on, "Oh? How do you explain that?"
Ying Wuyou calmly replied, "Brother is too kind, which is both a strength and a weakness. If he stays in Xianyang for too long, he may eventually become estranged from you. Sending him to the Baiyue region will allow him to manage it and hone his skills. At the same time, through this experience, he will also understand that kindness alone cannot solve all problems. Only by combining kindness with strictness can a region be effectively governed."
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the King of Qin suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing throughout the room. He laughed and slapped the table, seemingly very satisfied with Ying Wuyou's answer.
"Haha, Jiayang, you are truly remarkable! Haha, I grant your request," the King of Qin said with a smile.
Ying Wuyou was startled by the King of Qin's reaction, but quickly regained her composure. She smiled at the King of Qin and said, "Thank you for your praise, Father."
The King of Qin nodded, indicating his satisfaction.
And so, Ying Wuyou and the King of Qin talked for a long time. The King of Qin became more and more satisfied with Ying Wuyou. Finally, as it was getting late, Ying Wuyou left.