Just a mere bottle of perfume made the harem messy. Li Chengqian sat down in distress, and another eunuch came to report, "Your Majesty, Minister of Works Yan Lide asked for a visit."

"Let him come in." Li Chengqian said in pain, covering his forehead.

Yan Lide tidied up his clothes and entered the Ganlu Hall, bowed to Li Chengqian and said, "Your Majesty, Wude Hall has been disrepair for a long time. It has leaked rain and wind since last year. Although it is now vacant, it cannot be abandoned."

Li Chengqian nodded slightly. It was reasonable to repair the Wude Hall. Although he had no good feelings for his grandfather since he was a child, he was his grandfather after all. He whispered, "Let the Ministry of Revenue raise the matter, your Ministry of Works repair it with one hand, don't be too extravagant."

"I understand." Yan Lide said as he left the Ganlu Palace, walking in the center of the palace thinking that it was so easy.

The little eunuch led Yan Lide all the way to the Ministry of Revenue. Yan Lide said to Cui Geng, the current Minister of Revenue, "Ministry of Revenue, Your Majesty has ordered the renovation of the Wude Hall, the Ministry of Revenue will raise funds, and the Ministry of Works will preside over the presidency."

"Wude Hall." Cui Geng said thoughtfully, "There are several palaces in the palace that need to be repaired."

"Yes, since the construction of the Daming Palace, the palaces everywhere in the Tai Chi Palace have been idle." Yan Lide said.

"It really needs repair." Cui Geng nodded and said, "It is not like the Zhenguan year. The court has to save money everywhere. Even His Majesty's food and clothing were simple at the beginning. However, now the court has rich, and the Maritime Trade Department and the Commercial Taxation Department are getting more and more year by year. According to the current reserves of the Tang Dynasty, it is more than enough to prepare for several wars."

As he said that, Cui Geng whispered, "Have you been very close to Mr. Gu Hou recently?"

"I have seen it a few times. This time, the repair of Wude Hall means Mr. Gu." Yan Lide said in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"I have met Mr. Gu Hou several times at the beginning, but I didn't have the chance to approach him. I just wanted to ask if the Tang Dynasty is going to march west recently." Cui Geng said, "You know that my family also does business. My family has a lot of business in the west. My family pointed at me in the court and listened to the news. If you really prepare for a war, take back the business at home first."

"I really don't know this, but I can help you find out. Our Yan family is still a bit slim in the court." Yan Lide said.

"That's thank you." Cui Geng continued: "The Ministry of Revenue can raise funds for the repair of Wude Hall within three days. Then you can leave it to the Secretariat and His Majesty for approval."

"It's trouble." Yan Lide also bowed and said.

The streets of the East City of Chang'an are surrounded by people, just wanting to see the true face of perfume, but this perfume is sold for only fifty bottles a day for the first time. The three sides of the leader guard, Zuo Wu Guard, and Jinwu Guard firmly block the crowd.

"It's really only sold fifty bottles, and the one above gave us only fifty bottles." The shopkeeper who sold perfume said with a smile.

I have never seen such a seller. There are many wealthy families in Chang'an City, especially many women. The perfume is almost unparalleled to women. I heard about the perfume a few years ago, but I only heard that it was in the palace. Queen Changsun had perfume in her hand. Now, looking at the perfume thing is like a flash in the pan, a boy seemed to have disappeared, and there was no trace again.

Now that there are many powerful women from all walks of life, they come to inquire. I don’t know which god-killer came up with the idea. They only sell fifty bottles of perfume a day, and the price is not cheap.

"Don't be angry, it'll be early tomorrow." The shopkeeper smiled bitterly, and then looked at the Jinwu Guard who was surrounding the protection shop and said, "You must protect us, several generals."

Several generals who were patrolling the military guards were also sweating profusely. This has not been like this crowded situation in many years.

On the other side of the East City of Chang'an, Wu Mei was sitting in the money shop and was setting up various matters. No one understood the issue of economics now. This matter fell into the hands of the Gu family again. Wu Mei put down the account book in her hand and rubbed her temples.

The maid standing next to Wu Mei has also been with Wu Mei since the completion of the Gu family. Over the years, they have followed Wu Mei to handle the Gu family's accounts and understand many things in the account book.

"Madam, our factory has built a car, but a servant just reported that the Cheng family, Niu family and Li Xiaogong family did not go to find the head of the family." The maid reported to Wu Mei in a low voice.

Although Chang'an has removed a lot of eyeliners and some backbones, Wu Mei is aware of the situation at home. After so many years of maintaining the Chang'an business, some of the forces in Gu Qing's hands can also be used. Otherwise, what would you use to control so many merchants in Chang'an? It is said that you have taken the lead step by step, but you have more power in your hands.

Wu Mei whispered, "Everyone knows that cars built by factories can make big money. The greater the profit, the greater the effort. Haimao is the previous example. Several old masters knew clearly that if they wanted to make money from this business, they had to pay first. Now no one wants to move first, and they are all waiting for the Gu family to give as much benefits as possible. This time they were planning to do it."

The maid on the side nodded and said, "Madam, the shopkeepers sent from the court are here."

"Let them all come in." Wu Mei picked up the account book in her hand again.

There were thirteen shopkeepers in total. Although Wu Mei was a woman, whoever did business in Chang'an would dare not admire the mistress of the Gu family. It would be better to say that most of the business in Chang'an was in the hands of the Gu family.

Wu Mei said to several shopkeepers sent by the court, "I won't mention the money from the government's major countries that have not been deposited yet, so why don't the retail investors in Chang'an deposit money?"

"Many people think that it's not different to keep money at home, but it's not a big deal to keep it in the money shop." Several shopkeepers seemed to be ready to speak.

Wu Mei opened her eyes and nodded and said, "Then we will set another rule tomorrow. Any money deposited in a bank can get interest, with an interest of 10% per year, a interest of 50,000 yuan per year, and a interest of 30% per year, a interest of 30% per year, a interest of 100,000 yuan per year, a interest of 30% per year, how about this?"

Several shopkeepers planned, "Didn't we pay for our money in this way?"

"We must first save money and turn the inherent money into more money. Money is money outside, but it is just a number in the money shop. You will understand it later." Wu Mei whispered, "Do as I want, and send people to lobby at the homes of various nationals."
Chapter completed!