Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-Second The Great Businessman is for the country and the people
"Marseille?"
Wanli seemed to have not understood it for a while, and looked at Guo Dan in confusion.
Guo Dan hurriedly explained: "The meaning of Marseille is very simple, it is to let someone ride on the horse and then compare and see who runs faster."
It's really simple, even surprisingly simple.
Wanli's fat face suddenly sank: "So you're talking about horse racing."
"Uh... Your Majesty, is this horse racing verb, and a Marseille noun, or is it different." Guo Dan carefully corrected.
Wanli said angrily: "Whether it is horse racing or horse racing, this kind of competition was often held in the capital before, so what is the best way to do this?"
In fact, in his heart, there was no way to do this. He originally expected Guo Dan to come up with a way like a painting exhibition that had never been seen before. As the saying goes, the greater the hope, the disappointment will double.
It is the same painting, why is it so valuable in my hands? Guo Tan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this horse racing is just one of the links of the horse racing, and there is another important link called horse gambling."
"Gambling on horses?"
Wanli said in surprise.
Guo Dan nodded and said, "It's just to let the people place a bet, which horse can run first, win money if you win the bet, and lose money if you lose. Of course, the gameplay is not that simple, but it's roughly like this."
"What is this horse gambling? It's clearly a gambling." Wanli said a little dissatisfied: "Why are you thinking about some evil ways today? Gambling is not allowed by the court."
In this way, the previous art exhibitions, albums, top scholars, and "Jinshi Interview Records" are so high-end, elegant and up-to-date, but after not seeing each other these few days, why have you become so vulgar? All the lower-class things are mentioned.
It’s so good, you don’t think about it. If you allow it, how can you make a profit without losing money! Guo Dan hurriedly said: “Your Majesty is right, and Caomin knows it too.”
"I know you still said it." Wanli said angrily.
Guo Dan smiled embarrassedly: "Caomin only thinks that the court has always banned gambling, but the private gambling shops have increased and are constantly banned. Then Caomin thinks that instead of making money for them, it is better to let Your Majesty make money."
Wanli blinked, raised his head slightly, thinking about something.
I have to say that it seems to make sense.
Guo Dan struck the railway while the hot: "And as far as Cao Min knows, those who run gambling shops are all from rogues. They often force the people to sell their children and lose their money. If Cao Min is responsible and supervised by His Majesty himself, this kind of gambling will not happen. We can even stipulate that we must bet with silver. Ordinary people do not have much money in their hands, so they naturally cannot bet. The rich children can bet, and they are not short of this money. For them, this amount of money is a small gambling for fun."
After saying this, Wanli was very moved. The money was so just that it was just saving the people in the sea of gambling. His tone was slightly eased and said, "Even if I agree, all the civil and military officials in the court will not agree."
Guo Dan said: "Your Majesty, Caomin said just now that Caomin is to contract horse politics. The purpose is to improve horse breeds and profits are also used for horse politics and the right way."
Wanli almost believed this guy when he saw that he was serious and righteous. Fortunately, he suddenly remembered that this guy was a businessman and said, "Are you really going to use all the profits for Ma Zheng?"
Guo Dan said, "Your Majesty, we are just saying this on the surface. In fact, as long as the horse race is held, the horse breeding will naturally improve. What money does it cost?"
Wanli said in surprise: "It will improve naturally? Where do you start?"
Guo Dan said: "Your Majesty, this horse racing is not just about buying horses to compete. That's too much money. As the saying goes, it's better to have fun than to have fun alone. The grass-roots mean that everyone can put their horses in the horse racing to compete. Then it becomes a horse racing that compares who runs faster, and who gets the first place in the horse racing and has money to make money. Those who can have good horses are all princes, nobles, civil and military officials.
As the saying goes, the world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit. This is profitable and can also make a lot of money. They will naturally try their best to cultivate better horses, and their horses will be raised in our horse farm, so we can take the opportunity to cultivate better horse breeds."
Wanli's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked, "Then this money?"
"Of course it belongs to Your Majesty." Guo Dan said, "This is the perfect solution for Your Majesty to be thought of, keep it safe and make sure to make money. Moreover, it will benefit the country, the people and His Majesty, and it will kill several birds with one stone."
Li Gui, who was beside him, suddenly realized that after wandering around for a long time, he went back again.
In fact, Wanli came to Guo Dan this time, mainly because he wanted to ask Guo Dan if he had thought of a way to make sure he made money and not lose money. Then he would see how the commission was calculated and then determine whether he would force Guo Dan to be his younger brother.
The Jinyiwei is actually the emperor's follower.
But Guo Dan initially said, "There is a copy and the report" that made them all forget about this.
Wanli also had a quick look. If it was as Guo Dan said, then the money was profitable. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "Then are you not making money?"
You're thinking too much, I want to make a big profit. Guo Dan said, "As long as your Majesty, you agree, Caomin will have already made the money."
Wanli said in surprise: "How did you make money?"
Guo Dan said: "Taipu Temple contracted the improvement of horse breeds to the grass people, so of course it would have to give the grass people a commission!"
Wanli's mouth twitched when he heard it, and an urge to kill someone arose.
He doesn't know how much profit it is to bet on horses, but he is experienced in making money from Taipu Temple and definitely has something to make. Maybe it's a big deal. He just wanted to take the opportunity to pay from Taipu Temple.
Prodigal businessman!
A big profiteer!
Guo Dan looked at Wanli with a wrong look and thought to himself, you are not planning to let me do it for nothing, then you should think of a solution yourself. I am a businessman and I don’t make money, so why do I waste my energy?
He wanted to swallow the hundreds of thousands of taels, but when he was doing business, he still had to pay the reward, otherwise, he would rather be able to enter the palace by purging himself.
Therefore, he stopped talking, and it was meaningless.
The emperor also received rewards on his merits!
Wanli, who came to his senses, also noticed that Guo Dan's expression was a little wrong. He coughed lightly and said with a look of restraint: "Although your idea is good, your original intention is also for the sake of the country, but those ministers may find it difficult to understand, and I am the king of a country after all..."
What I mean is that I have to make money, but I have to find someone to take the blame. How can I take the blame as a dignified emperor?
This is tacit understanding! Because Guo Dan was just thinking this way, he smiled and said, "Report to Your Majesty, Caomin is also a businessman. Caomin is also worried about doing this. It is best to hold it in the name of Taipu Temple."
"Taipu Temple?"
"Yes."
Guo Dan nodded and coughed: "Caomin believes that the process of this matter should be like this. Your Majesty is deeply dissatisfied with the current Ma Zheng, so he held Taipu Temple accountable. Taipu Temple was troubled by not being able to come up with a good solution, so he contracted the matter of improving the horse breed to Caomin.
The way for the grass people is to hold a horse race, gather good horses in the world to improve the breeding of horses. Then Taipu Temple authorized the grass people to hold a horse race, but it took money to hold a horse race, and Taipu Temple could not afford enough money to hold a horse race, so I suggest that Your Majesty specially authorize the grass people to bet on horses, and the profits they make will be used to supplement the horse politics and improve the breeding of horses."
Wanli took a long breath when he heard this, and looked at Guo Dan with a slanted look.
Guo Dan was a little nervous and said carefully: "Your Majesty, is it wrong for Caomin to have this idea?"
Wanli was expressionless and silent. After a long time of life, he said, "I'll be here for now. You can take a leave first."
"Yes, the grass-roots retreat."
Guo Dan bowed and then stepped out.
"Brave businessman."
As soon as Guo Dan left, Wanli cursed: "This guy is really a big profiteer. Humph, no one knows his son is better than his father. If he becomes an official, he must be a big corrupt official. Li Gui."
"I'm here."
"You go and find me the latest memorial about impeachment of Ma Zheng."
"ah?"
Li Gui looked at Wanli in surprise. You are too anxious to turn this corner.
Wanli frowned and said, "You are so stunned, why don't you go quickly."
"Sister obeys the order."
Li Gui was really wrong this time. Wanli scolded Guo Dan because he felt that Guo Dan wanted too much and wanted to make money from Taipu Temple, rather than saying that this idea was not bad.
In Wanli's opinion, this idea is really wonderful.
The meaning of Guo Dan's words was very simple, that is, let Xu Mengchong be the culprit. If something happened, he could only blame Taipu Temple and Xu Mengchong. Guo Dan was just a contractor. He had to bid first before he could contract. Wanli was just dissatisfied with Ma Zheng, which was normal.
It was equivalent to the two of them baking Xu Mengshen on the fire.
But if the money is made, they both made money. Wanli was dissatisfied with that money should be made by himself, not by two people.
This move is really cruel and poisonous.
Guo Dan really designed it specifically for Xu Mengshen. This was how Xu Mengshen used him, pushing him to the forefront and breaking his dream of being a soft meal. This is really a deep hatred. He must let Xu Mengshen taste this feeling.
......
"My father-in-law, the lady is here too!"
"Husband."
When Kou Shouxin saw Guo Dan come back, he stood up and asked, "Son-in-law, your Majesty has just summoned you to the palace?"
When he spoke, he looked proud. Any businessman who was treated like this was summoned by the emperor at all times.
Guo Dan nodded and said, "Yes."
Kou Shouxin asked again: "I wonder why Your Majesty summoned you to come?"
Guo Dan said, "It's not a big deal. Your Majesty just wants to ask me if I want to be an official in the Ministry of Revenue."
Kou Weisha hurriedly said, "Husband, don't always make jokes about this kind of thing. If someone hears it, it may cause trouble."
"This is true."
Guo Dan said: "There is nothing to joke about in this kind of thing. Your Majesty praised me for my financial management, so I want to use my talents to manage the country's finances."
"Really...really?"
Kou Shouxin's mouth began to tremble.
Guo Dan said laughing and crying: "It's true. If your father-in-law doesn't believe it, the inner minister will come next time, you can go and ask him."
Kou Shouxin's eyes gradually became wet, and he bit his lip and asked, "I wonder what official his Majesty has given you?"
"I don't know this son-in-law."
Guo Dan nodded and said, "Because your Majesty just asked, I refused directly, and I had not had time to say it."
A click.
Chapter completed!