Molested Zulong at the beginning

A group of people in different clothes sat together, and the atmosphere was very weird.

These people are all dressed in gorgeous silks and satins, which are basically luxurious things. At first glance, they have prominent family backgrounds, whether they are local aristocratic families, or well-known and prestigious businessmen from all walks of life.

The reason why they gather here is also very simple.

Just now they all received orders from Daliang Zao, Bai Su, and Master Bai, saying that they would like to cooperate with them if they have business.

All of a sudden, they rushed over without stopping.

Even some of them had already traveled outside, and after hearing the edict sent by Baisu's officials, they gave up going out to do business and rushed back to Xianyang overnight.

They have been waiting here for a long time, but there is no trace of impatience on their faces.

No matter who Bai Su is, he is a stone statue, a god who entered the temple, who would dare not give face when summoned by such a contemporary sage.

The second thing is that besides Bai Su's title of sage, some folk businessmen even dubbed him the God of Wealth.

The reason is quite simple.

Bai Su's ability to gather money by waving his hands and turn stones into gold is really too powerful.

Over the years, all those who had the opportunity to hug their thighs were taken care of by the court, and later made a lot of money.

Now that Daliang Zao took the initiative to summon them, they certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity to get close to the God of Wealth and make a fortune.

Da da da.

A sound of footsteps came from outside, and everyone was refreshed.

They all turned their heads and looked towards the door, only to see a girl in a blue skirt, pushing the door and walking in.

Seeing that the person who came was not Bai Su, everyone was immediately disappointed.

Although the girl in front of her can be described as beautiful, but for them who have been doing business all the year round, there is far less of the shining Daxia treasure banknotes, fragrant.

Just when everyone was sighing, a young man in white came in after him: "Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."

When these people saw Bai Su, their eyes lit up, they hurriedly stood up and saluted enthusiastically: "I've seen Daliang Zao before."

Mo Xun watched the crowd completely ignore him, and looked at Bai Su with fiery eyes, his eyelids trembling involuntarily.

Although she has been obsessed with research all year round and doesn't care much about those flattery, she is a woman after all, and she has always been more confident about her beautiful appearance.

But now being so blatantly ignored made her feel uneasy for a while.

But thinking of the trick Bai Su just said, she still forcibly endured it, and she wanted to see how Bai Su cheated money from these cunning businessmen.

Bai Su said casually: "You don't need to be too polite, just sit down quickly."

"Yes."

Everyone sat down after hearing the words.

One of the merchants in the spice business couldn't help being the first to speak: "I don't know what the lord called us this time?"

Everyone also looked at Bai Su.

Bai Su took a sip of tea, and immediately said: "The reason for calling you here is also very simple, the main reason is that there is a chance to make a fortune, and I want to give it to you."

The eyes of all the people present lit up one after another, and they secretly said in their hearts that it was true.

After all, when Bai Su first implemented the policy of focusing on agriculture and supplemented by business, the first batch of businessmen who embraced their thighs at that time all made a fortune.

However, following the imperial court's official signing of trade treaties with surrounding foreign countries, most of the profits were distributed by the official or large caravans.

They can only eat petty profits, and business is getting harder and harder.

Now it seems that there is a new opportunity, and today is really the right time.

A fat middle-aged businessman couldn't help asking: "Dare to ask, what does this opportunity to get rich specifically refer to?"

After pondering for a moment, Bai Su said, "The opportunity to make a fortune I'm referring to is not in the Central Plains, but overseas."

"overseas?"

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, their faces full of doubts.

Bai Su took out a crude map from his pocket, spread it out on the table, pointed to a point on it, and said, "Look here, this place is called the Maurya Dynasty, which is the territory I just conquered in Daxia."

"There are spices all over the mountains and plains here, and it is rich in cotton. More importantly, the arable land here is fertile, and the grain is cooked three times a year. It can be said that there is too much food to eat."

"Then, this place is called Dongying, which is the Penglai Immortal Island that Xu Fu went to. Although there is no elixir of life here, the place is rich in silver mines, and the silver is piled up like a mountain."

"Everyone, do you think you can make a fortune by bringing the things here back to the Central Plains?"

Everyone couldn't help being stunned. There were spices all over the mountains and mountains, and silver piled up into mountains. They imagined the picture Bai Su drew, and suddenly took a breath of air.

Then... that is more than getting rich, it is almost the same as walking in front of a golden mountain.

But after being excited, everyone's faces showed sighs.

One of the businessmen said with a wry smile: "My lord, this is indeed a good opportunity to make a fortune, but it's a pity that it's too far away."

"The price of local cotton and grain from the Maurya Dynasty is more than ten times that of the Central Plains, and the business cannot be done at all."

"As for the land of the East, it straddles the East China Sea. With our current ships in the Central Plains, it is impossible to get through."

There was also a burst of discomfort on everyone's faces. The most heartbreaking thing was not that they could not see Jinshan, but that they had seen it with their own eyes, but they would never be able to touch it.

Nothing in the world is more painful than this.

Bai Su smiled and said, "But what if I say that the imperial court has the ability to manufacture ships that can cross the sea eastward and bring back hundreds of thousands of catties at a time?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then asked excitedly: "Is what your lord said true?"

Bai Su curled his lips in disdain: "My lord never lies during the day."

Although everyone didn't understand why they were told not to lie during the day, they already knew the meaning very clearly.

After all, no one in the world knows the bark of the shadow tree of a person, and the things Master Bai promised have never counted.

Fanatic expressions appeared on the faces of these people, and they asked obsequiously: "Then what does your lord need us for? I'm willing to do my best."

Bai Su smiled, and immediately said: "The reason for asking you to come here is also very simple. Due to the expedition, the imperial court has some financial difficulties for a while. Although it already has shipbuilding technology, it lacks the initial manufacturing funds."

"So I decided to issue a part of the stock. If you buy the stock of the imperial shipyard at this time, wait until the fleet is built to go to the Maurya Dynasty to transport spices, or go to Dongying to mine silver."

"Every time you come back from the voyage, you will be given some dividend interest. At that time, you can choose to continue to hold the stock and receive dividends from the imperial fleet, or you can choose to sell the stock to others at a high price."

"Everyone here is also a smart person. I believe you are very clear about what it means to have a fleet that can easily transport hundreds of thousands of catties of cargo within a month's journey, right?"

Everyone present was lost in thought. They have been in business all year round, and they couldn't be more sensitive to these few words of information.

In the past, for the spices transported from outside the Western Regions, a horse-drawn cart could only pull six or seven hundred catties at most, but even so, the caravan was enough to earn enough money for a round trip, which could not be spent in a lifetime.

A catty of spices is worth thousands of gold.

If it's hundreds of thousands of catties at a time, then... that's unimaginable.

This is not making money from doing business, it is equivalent to pulling a mountain of gold back at a time, there is no difference.

What's more, there is also the land of Japan, the almost inexhaustible silver mine.

If you buy stocks now, you may not have a dime in a short time, but once you wait for Daxia's fleet to start, the benefits you will get are simply unimaginable.

Just when everyone was still considering the pros and cons.

The widow Qing stood up first, and her lips opened slightly: "My lord, I have been traveling between the Western Regions and Xianyang all the year round, running the spice business. I have some money. Today I would like to donate 500 million yuan to buy the stocks that my lord said."

Bai Su stroked his chin and said, "Such sincerity is really touching. How about it, I'll give you an extra interest and dividend, which can be regarded as a reward for you."

"Thank you sir."

The widow was taken aback for a moment, and then a look of joy appeared on her face.

The reason why she took the lead in supporting him was because she wanted to sell favors so that she could get in touch with Bai Su. She didn't expect that there would be unexpected gains.

When the businessmen around heard that there was an extra reward, they were envious for a moment, and stood up one after another where they couldn't sit still.

"My lord, I, Wushi Bufang, would like to offer 200 million guan."

"I would like to start Li's Liquor Store, and I would like to contribute 80 yuan..."

"I……"

All of a sudden, everyone sent tens of thousands of coins one after another, and the numbers were getting bigger and bigger, for fear of falling behind and not getting any benefits.

In an instant, it added up to more than ten million guan.

Mo Xun's eyes widened at the side. She looked at the scene in front of her in disbelief, and couldn't help being astonished. Are these people crazy?

What kind of fleet, the shipyard doesn't even have a plaque up now.

Relying on a hand-painted map, Bai Su told a story, and made the smartest and richest businessmen in the world send money like crazy.

Bai Su didn't want it, but they still begged.

It wasn't until Bai Su accepted the money that this group of people smiled and even kept bowing their luggage, thanking Bai Su for accepting the money.

This scene really overturned her three views and made her feel magical for a while.

After all, in her traditional concept, if she wants to make money, she needs to work hard for a year and wait until the autumn harvest.

Even a merchant would spend months or years pulling goods from distant places to make money.

It's like Bai Su, who is empty-handed and has nothing.

The shipyard has not yet started construction, and the money for shipbuilding, and even the funds for repairing and improving the ship in the future have been fully earned.

Bai Su turned around with a smile and looked at Mo Xun: "How about it, I did it."

Mo Xun stared blankly at Bai Su in front of him with beautiful eyes, and couldn't help saying: "My lord, you are truly a god."

Chapter 430 Seven

Mo Xun was wearing a black and white maid outfit, revealing a pair of fair legs, exuding the vitality of a girl.

Ever since seeing the fundraising list in Bai Su's hands, the bright smile on her face has not faded for a moment.

At this time, the two were alone in the same room.

Mo Xun served Bai Su wholeheartedly like a little wife waiting for her husband to return.

She bent down slightly, helped Bai Su take off her boots, came to the table and started pouring wine again, and finally brought over the cut fruits.

Although the movements are not proficient, every move can be seen to be extremely jerky.

However, it can be seen that she seems to have been secretly practicing in private.

Seeing this scene, Bai Su couldn't help but a smile appeared on his face. Seeing that Mo Xun was busy and wanted to get up, he grabbed her soft jade hand and let her sit beside her.

"You don't need to be so troublesome, Juzi, it's enough to have you here with me."

Feeling the scorching heat from Bai Su's big hand, Mo Xun's slightly pale pretty face couldn't help but glow with a seductive blush.

Sitting upright beside Bai Su, she raised the black hair scattered between her brows with her slender jade hands, exposing her fair collarbone, picked up the fundraising list on the table, and couldn't help sighing:

"I admire the adults' minds in making money by doing business. Others make money by relying on real grain and commercial goods."

"My lord is lucky. I have nothing in my hands, but by telling a story about stocks, I have conjured so much money out of thin air."

Bai Su smiled and said: "No, this is not conjured out of thin air, but some people in the world exchange food for money, and some exchange jewelry for money, but I exchange money with things that cannot be seen or touched. That's all."

"However, this thing is a double-edged sword. It is exchanged with future credit. The oath promised will need to be fulfilled in the future. If it is used well, it will allow the people of the world to serve the court."

"If you repent at will, you will only push your future self into a desperate situation, and it will be difficult to gain the support of the people, so you must not abuse it lightly."

Mo Xun's slender black eyebrows frowned slightly. Just hearing the vocabulary of stocks, dividends and interest gave me a headache.

She poured a glass of wine for Bai Su, and couldn't help sighing: "Sure enough, such a complicated thing as doing business is not suitable for me. How to deal with these businessmen is left to the adults. As for me, I should concentrate on leading the disciples of the Mohist school and researching shipbuilding. Bar……"

Seeing her distressed expression, Bai Su couldn't help but smiled, and immediately asked, "How is it? Is the fund enough now?"

Mo Xun looked at the dense string of numbers on the list, and nodded hastily.

She said: "With so much money, don't talk about building a shipyard, even building five is more than enough. It's just...for a while, I don't know where to choose the most suitable site."

The best place, of course, is Jiangdong.

However, it is too far away from Xianyang. With the prudence of His Majesty the First Emperor, he will definitely not agree easily. This kind of important weapon of the country is built so far away from the center of the empire and has insufficient control ability.

Secondly, Jiangdong is in the preliminary development stage because the canal has just been completed, and the current local population is not very dense.

And the shipyard requires a lot of manpower and material resources. Before the population of the North Land gradually moves south, it is definitely not suitable for the location of the shipyard in a short time.

Bai Su took a sip of his drink lightly, and said, "Then what about Luoyang?"