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Volume 1: Who Rides the Star to Break through the Void Chapter 186: Honey in Mouth and Sword in Belly

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    Ye Chang didn't know that Ji Wen had sold him. He originally thought that Ji Wen would only hide this private transaction from Li Linfu, but he never thought that Ji Wen would reveal everything to Li Linfu.  He was not in a hurry, so he stayed in Xiangxuehai for the past two days, inspected the intelligence collected by Xiangxuehai, and tried to find ways to contact powerful people in the court and strive to recommend Gao Shi as soon as possible.  "Aren't you Zheng Wu? Why are you here?" That day he was checking the information, but he heard that the steward from Mengzhou had sent someone, so he called in and saw that it was a tenant from there.  "Lang Jun still remembers the villain." Zheng Wuji bowed down happily: "Because the villain is the most attentive to what he does, and now he has been promoted to the leader of the team, the superiors sent the villain to announce the good news to Lang Jun." "Haha, what's the good news? You  "My wife has given birth to a boy or a girl?" "Lang Jun even remembers this" Zheng Wu was even more excited: "They are a pair of children, twins. If it weren't for Lang Jun's kindness, how could they be there? " "You can't say this, if  It¡¯s not you, it¡¯s them, haha.  "Ye Chang was rarely in a happy mood, so he joked with him, and then said: "Since I am a golden boy, I have to prepare a red envelope as a gift" "Zhuangzi gave it to me, and gave him a full month's leave.  I gave you the chicken and the meat, Lang Jun" "What Zhuangzi brought to you is Zhuangzi's, and what's mine is mine.  "Ye Chang took out a purse, took out two gold coins from it, and pushed it over: "This is the best news I've heard since I came back. Have you given it a name?  " "I haven't taken it yet. Please give me your name."  "Zheng Wu is a good person. Although he had already thought about his name at home, when he heard Ye Chang's question, he had an idea and answered. "Ye Chang is also willing to use this method to cultivate his confidants. Zheng Wu can in just a short time  If he rises to the head of the team within a year, he is probably a good banker. It is also a good thing to name his children and bring them closer to each other. "In this case, the boy will be named Zheng He, and the girl will be named Qiao Niang.  ,what do you think?  "Zheng Wu didn't know the profound connotation of the name Zheng He. He was immediately happy after hearing this. He felt that Ye Langjun was worthy of being a scholar. He hurriedly thanked Ye Chang and said that he would give Ye Chang two babies who were less than three months old.  After kowtowing, Ye Chang responded with a smile, and then Zheng Wu remembered the business: "However, the little man has come to see a bumper harvest of kapok in the field. He came here to report the good news to Mr. Lang. From the 2,200 acres of land, a total of 250,000 was harvested.  Three thousand pounds of cotton.  "A total of two hundred and fifty-three thousand jins of cotton were harvestedis it a big jin?" Ye Chang couldn't help but said with joy when he heard this number.  "Yes" The big catty in Tang Dynasty was equivalent to about 0.65 kilograms in later generations. Based on this calculation, the cotton output per mu at this time was only 115 big kilograms, which is about 75 kilograms in later generations.  However, this is seed cotton, not lint cotton. According to Zheng Wu, if it is folded into lint cotton, it will lose two-thirds of its weight.  Two thousand two hundred acres of land, with a total of 55,000 kilograms of lint cotton. Although this was due to the fact that one acre was smaller in the Tang Dynasty, in later generations, this number is really nothing.  But at this time, Datang was already quite remarkable.  Even if it is made into cotton-padded clothes, it can be made into more than 20,000 pieces.  ??According to the price of Jibeib in the Central Plains at this time, this is a profit of more than 30,000 guan. After deducting the cost, there is also a profit of 5,000 to 6,000 guan.  "Has this number been reported to Princess Yuzhen's mansion?" Ye Chang was thinking about who to recommend Gao Shi, when he suddenly asked.  Princess Yuzhen is not suitable as a recommender, but Princess Yuzhen has a wide circle of people in the capital, so she has no problem finding this recommender.  "Shortly after picking the cotton, I heard the news that Lang Jun was back, and the superiors sent a villain here. Now the eldest princess should have figures, but they may not be accurate." Zheng Wu said in a low voice.  Although he was a tenant farmer, he was still somewhat shrewd. Ye Chang understood immediately, but he was afraid that this number was still being kept secret.  There must be loyal servants of Princess Yuzhen in Zhuangzi, but what these people get will only be an approximate number.  Ye Chang smiled.  He is not prepared to keep this secret from Princess Yuzhen and others, because he knows that the most profitable part of the entire industry chain is not the cultivation of cotton.  "Very good, very good." Ye Chang said with a smile: "You have come a long way and it's hard, so go and take a rest first, walk around Chang'an City, and buy some things for your wife and two children. If you don't have money, just look for this fragrant snow."  After sending Zheng Wu away, Ye Chang stood up, walked around the room with his hands behind his back, then returned to his seat and started writing a letter.  The letter was for Princess Yuzhen. At this time, Ye Chang felt that there was no need to take the initiative to find Princess Yuzhen.  As long as she sees this letter, Li Longji's sister will be eager to find him.  After finishing writing, he was about to order someone to deliver the letter to Yuzhen Temple, when he saw Gao Shi walking in.  "Brother Dafu came back very early today." "It's just like Chang'an when you lose your excitement." Gao Shi's eyes turned to Ye Chang's face: "But you, Shiyilang, todayHe looks happy, I don¡¯t know why?  " "Someone from Mengzhou came and said that there was a bumper harvest of kapok - 250,000 catties of cotton were harvested from 2,000 acres.  " "This doesn't seem like much, does it?  " "It's really not much, but it's just because of the planting in the first year. As long as the weather is good, it will increase in the future. It is estimated that in a few years, two thousand acres will be able to harvest 500,000 catties. At that time, this kapok industry will be endless wealth.  " Speaking of this, Ye Chang could not hold back his excitement: "Brother Dafu, do you know that this is not just a matter of money, but also an industrial chain that benefits all people." Gao Shi has long known the word industrial chain.  Accepted, but he still couldn't understand why Ye Chang was so happy. He was about to ask more questions, when Nan Jiyun came in: "There is someone from outside, this is a famous assassin.  " Ye Chang took a look at it and couldn't help but change his expression. "Li Linfu." There are only these three words on the name tattoo. The writing is not really beautiful, but it has an unparalleled sharpness. Gao Shi glanced at it, and his expression was solemn.  After a pause, he said: "Why did he send someone to deliver a famous assassin?  "I don't know." Ye Chang's heart skipped a beat. Thinking of his conspiracy with Ji Wen, if there is any place where accidents are likely to happen, it would be here. "I'm going to see this person. Brother Dafu, please wait a moment."  "Ye Chang said. When he came out, he saw a man in Tsing Yi, about forty years old, who seemed to be Li Linfu's staff. After seeing him, the man in Tsing Yi smiled: "Mr. Li invited Ye to join the army.  If you are not busy, please come with me.  " Ye Chang thought about it for a while, then called Nan Jiyun and said: "I have a letter here. I originally sent it to Yuzhen Temple in person. Now that I have been summoned by Mr. Li, you will send it to me.  If Princess Yuzhen asks about me, she will say that I was invited by Duke Li.  "The man in green smiled meaningfully. After following Li Linfu for a long time, how could he not understand what Ye Chang meant. This was actually meant for him. If Li Linfu wanted to embarrass Ye Chang, he should at least be wary of Yu.  Princess Zhenchang. Following the man in Qingyi, Ye Chang only took Shan to Li Linfu's mansion. Just like the rumors, Li Linfu's mansion was extremely luxurious, with terraces and pavilions facing each other, which was almost as good as that of the prince.  I didn't see him in the house, but in a small garden in the back courtyard. Ye Chang entered through the side door. When Ye Chang entered the small courtyard, he saw a man beside a small pool with briquettes burning beside him.  He was wearing a thick fox fur, his face was gentle, and he smiled before he said anything. When he saw Ye Chang, he left the small pool and took two steps to greet him: "But Ye Changran and Ye Shiyi?"  " The voice was calm and gentle, and he really sounded like a generous elder. " It's just Ye Chang, but Mr. Li is in front?  "Ye Chang bowed his head and stepped forward. "That's the old Li Linfu.  "It's Li Linfu. This is the first time Ye Chang has met Li Linfu. He felt a little funny when he thought about it. He had caused a lot of trouble in Chang'an City twice before, but he didn't see any real big shots. This time  However, within a few days, they met Li Longji and Li Linfu. "My husband took the time to see me, and Ye Chang was flattered. The weather was cold, and my husband was busy with state affairs and could not stay outdoors for a long time. Please come inside."  "Ye Chang said. "Li Linfu is a person who has a sweet mouth and is always good at saying heart-warming words. Ye Chang showed concern in front of him, but it was a small thing and a big one. Li Linfu pointed casually: "You Ye  The charcoal stove presented on the 11th, why should I be afraid of the cold?  Besides, Ye Shishi has just returned from the bitter and cold borderland to perform meritorious service. If you and the soldiers can bear the sin there, what does it matter if it's a little cold here?  " Ye Chang was a little speechless. He has always been good at arguing, but in front of Li Linfu, this specialty seemed to have been suppressed. "Ye Shiyi has excellent knowledge. What do you think of my garden?  "Seeing that Ye Chang was speechless, Li Linfu said with a smile. The initiative in the conversation between the two was in his hands. This feeling made him feel very good. "Meilun Meihuan, I doubt the wonderland.  " "I heard that your Wolong Valley is also known as a fairyland. I wonder how it compares to this?  " Ye Chang pondered for a while, and then replied: "Wolong Valley is the creation of heaven and earth, and is famous for its beauty. Xiangyuan Park Forest is the ultimate manpower and ingenuity.  Like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each has its own merits and cannot be compared.  " The two men each had a wit in their words. Li Linfu burst out laughing when he heard his answer: "As expected of Ye Shiyilang, he is really a young man with great talents, even Wang Bo and his ilk are not as good as him.  " Li Linfu himself is not a literary person, and he is somewhat jealous of those literary people who are famous for their articles. He criticized Ye Chang with Wang Bo. He was openly praising Ye Chang for his youth and talent, but secretly he was saying that he was conceited and arrogant.  He might die young like Wang Bo. Ye Chang also understood what he meant, but at this time it was better for him to pretend not to know. He was too smart and it would not do any good.In the garden, I have tried my best to be extravagant, but many critics have ridiculed me. What does Ye Chang think?  " "I think the current commentators are quite crude.  "    "oh?  " "The cost of building this garden, Mr. Xian, can be divided into one cent and one cent from the national treasury, but one baht and one penny from public funds?  " "Naturally, there has never been such a person." "In this case, it will be of great benefit to the country if your husband builds this garden.  Ye Chang smiled and said: "My husband's money is hidden in the cellar, but it rusts into mud. It is stored in the warehouse, but it is used as a bed for rats."  Nowadays, wood, earth and stone must be purchased to build a garden. In this way, merchants who deal in wood, earth and stone can make a profit. Only by making a profit can they have enough money to pay national taxes.  If the garden is built and labor is used, the craftsmen can obtain food and clothing, and have enough food to support their families.  Therefore, Ye thought that building this garden would be of great benefit to the country.  " These remarks were truly unprecedented. Even Li Linfu found them shocking. This made Li Linfu almost forget the purpose of summoning Ye Chang here. " Please elaborate.  "He took a breath and then said. "As the saying goes, running water does not rot and door hinges do not become moldy.  Only when a country's wealth flows can it become rich and powerful.  Take money as an example. If every household collects copper coins and hides them in a cellar. If there is a shortage of money in the market, prices will rise. If prices are high, all industries will suffer losses. If all industries suffer losses, the imperial tax will be unreasonable" At this time, the so-called financial management  Experts are nothing more than tax collectors. There is no one like Ye Chang who can analyze economic operations from a macro perspective. Strictly speaking, Ye Chang is only half a bottle of water, but his ideas from another life where the commodity economy was highly developed are still in use.  There is still an epoch-making impact at this time. Especially for Li Linfu, why was Li Linfu able to gain Li Longji's favor and stay in the position for so long? It was just that he tried every means to satisfy Li Longji's extravagant desires.  You can't give advice, and you have to rack your brains to maintain the shaky economy of the Tang Dynasty because of Li Longji's extravagance and lust. Look at the people Li Longji has used to manage finances over the years: Yu Wenrong, Yang Chongli, and Wei.  Jian, none of these three people were recommended by him, Li Linfu. Among them, the better ones knew how to save money, while the worse ones only knew how to steal.  But the mess left behind has to be cleaned up by Li Linfu: "According to your opinion, it is the extravagance and lust that can make the court rich?  It's really a strange theory, Ye Shiyi, you are beyond words.  "Li Linfu said with a smile. His expression seemed to be quite appreciative, but in reality, only he knew his attitude. "Excessive luxury will naturally not make the court rich. It depends on where the money is spent and how much it is spent.  .  Piru said that the imperial court had 40 million guan in hand. If these 40 million guan were scattered in Chang'an and Luoyang, although the court's income would increase for a while, the price of houses in Chang'an and Luoyang would increase, and the trouble would be endless.  However, if it is used to build bridges and pave roads, construct water conservancy projects, and open mines, it can make the industry prosperous. Although it is difficult to see the benefits for a while, it will be beneficial for a lifetime.  " Ye Chang casually asked for 40,000,000 guan. Li Linfu was shocked: "How can the imperial court have 40,000,000 guan?" "If the imperial court changes its course, farmers and workers are all based on this, so 40,000,000 guan is useless.  Ye Chang added: "Farming is the foundation of the country's wealth, industry is the root of the country's wealth, and business is the source of the country's wealth. The ancients only regarded agriculture as the basis, which was really crude."  " He jumped from consumption to increase wealth to the relationship between agriculture, industry and commerce. The leap is not bad. Li Linfu is quick in thinking and can keep up. After listening to him talk in detail about how industry can turn resources into wealth, and  How does commerce allow wealth to circulate, and how does the country ultimately benefit from this circulation? Li Linfu only felt that his eyes suddenly opened up, as if a new world had appeared. After talking for more than an hour, Ye was speechless and his tongue was dry, and Li Linfu waved his hand.  Said: "Come in and talk to me, Ye Shiyi, what do you think the truth is?"  " Ye Chang was stunned by just one sentence.
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