Just when the leaflet of Yuanqi Bank was being spread, a rumor spread that Yuanqi Bank had greatly increased the interest rate on deposits and reduced the interest on loans, which was openly against all the ticket numbers and pawnshops in Guangzhou, and it would not last long, and it would inevitably close down within three days.

This rumor was promoted by people with good intentions, and it quickly spread, and the most obvious change was that the number of people withdrawing money from various money banks began to decrease significantly, and everyone was not stupid, they all knew that this rumor was deliberately spread by Qian Zhuang, but I have to admit that this statement makes sense, so many people began to wait and see if Yuanqi Bank would soon close down.

The backyard of the head office of Yuanqi Bank.

A group of small people began to flow like a stream of information to Yi Zhizhi to return all kinds of information on the market.

"Yu Yi Gongzi, the bank mansion sent people to Nanhai and Panyu County to implore the Yuanqi branch to be banned, many people outside have left, but the door of the council hall is still closed."

"There are rumors and ...... in the market that specifically target Yuanqi Bank."

"The number of people withdrawing money from Peace Bank has decreased significantly."

"There is no one in front of the semicolon on Yancang Street, the counter for ticket stickers and large deposits, and the number of small deposits is also decreasing."

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After a short period of panic, the shopkeepers of the ticket number Qian Zhuang began to fight back, Yi Zhizhi sat quietly without saying a word, there was no news from Wu Changqing, who he was most concerned about, perhaps, no news at this time is the best news, as long as Deng Tingzhen, the governor of Liangguang, can be settled, these little tricks are not worth mentioning at all.

After pondering for a long time, Yi Zhishu raised his head and glanced at the small servants, and said: "The bank mansion continues to pay close attention, and the people outside the branches, once they find that there are errands, they must try to stop and delay, and they can't let the branches be blocked." ”

"The little ones understand."

"In addition, the news was released in Guangzhou City, and Deng Tingzhen, the governor of Liangguang, personally came to congratulate the opening of the Yuanqi Bank, and also spread the news that there was not much cash in the bank."

Yes! The little guys couldn't help but look at each other, this is too bold, right, and the rumors of the Governor dare to fabricate?

Seeing the expressions of the little guys, Yi Zhifen couldn't help but smile and said, "Isn't it unbelievable?" It's just because it's unbelievable that some people believe it, go ahead, Old Man Wu and Wu Changqing have already gone to invite the Governor, which is actually not a rumor. ”

Hearing this, all the little guys couldn't figure out how true or false this was, but they didn't dare to ask more, so they bowed down and said, "The little ones obey the order." ”

After the small servants left, Yi Zhizhi drank a cup of herbal tea, this matter is getting bigger and bigger, but now he is out of the way, there is no turning back from the bow, before Wu Changqing does not send back the news, he can't let the semicolon be blocked, and he can't give all the money banks a chance to breathe, and he wants to delay for three days, but there is no door!

As soon as the rumor of the opening of the Yuanqi Bank came out to congratulate the Governor of Liangguang Deng Tingzhen and Lord Deng on the opening of the Yuanqi Bank, it spread rapidly, and no one would believe that the Yuanqi Bank dared to fabricate the rumors of the Governor General under the nose of the Liangguang Governor's Palace.

The Governor personally came to congratulate him, what does this mean for Yuanqi Bank? This is a self-evident thing, coupled with the news that there is not much cash in the bank, and soon, the money banks began to be lively again, even if it is not deposited in Yuanqi Bank, it is always reassuring to take out the silver first.

As for Yuanqi Bank, the number of people who make small deposits has also increased significantly.

Guangzhou City, selling Ma Street, Liangguang Governor's Palace.

Deng Tingzhen, the governor of Liangguang, who was rumored to go to the head office of Yuanqi Bank, held the leaflet of Yuanqi Bank, and his brows were furrowed, and after a while, he put down the leaflet and said, "Let them in." ”

Wu Bingjian, who was wearing a three-grade top, walked in tremblingly under the support of Wu Changqing, knelt down respectfully and saluted: "The lower official Wu Bingjian knocked to see the lord of the department." ”

Wu Changqing said: "Wu Changqing, a grass man, visited the minister. ”

Deng Tingzhen waved his hand and said very kindly: "Changqing, help your grandfather get up and watch the seat." As he spoke, he picked up the leaflet and said with a smile: "Chengzhi came today, but for Yuanqi Bank?" ”

"Lord Huibudo." Wu Bingjian arched his hand and said: "Xia Guan is here for Yuanqi Bank. ”

Deng Tingzhen shook the leaflet lightly and said, "The words are like knives, murderous." ”

Wu Bingjian responded softly: "It is also a thunderbolt to show the bodhisattva's heart. ”

"Hmm." Deng Tingzhen bowed his head slightly and said, "Is it Wu Shaorong's idea?" ”

"How can a dog have such a talent?" Wu Bingjian replied: "Lord Huibutang, Yuanqi Bank is planned by Yi Zhicontent, a child of the Thirteen Banks. ”

"The son of Yi Yunchang, a merchant in Futai?"

"Yes, Yi Zhicontent is the third son of Yi Yunchang, who is eighteen years old, and now he is also the big shopkeeper of Yuanqi Bank."

Only eighteen? Deng Tingzhen was a little surprised, and then asked, "This leaflet is also from him?" ”

"Yes." Wu Bingjian said with a bitter face: "When the lower officials saw this leaflet, this leaflet had already been posted everywhere. ”

"He didn't even hide it from you?" Deng Tingzhen said with some disbelief.

"Yes." Wu Bingjian bowed down and said: "The lower official is confused, and he is hiding from the world." As he spoke, he pulled out a flyer and presented it.

This leaflet was printed by Yi Zhishu entrusted by Pan Shiming, just to absorb a small amount of deposits, and the interest is only five percent, which is very mild and not excessive, Deng Tingzhen looked at it, then put it down, and said: "Chengzhi came today to intercede for Yuanqi Bank?" ”

"The measures of Yuanqi Bank benefit the country and the people......."

Deng Tingzhen interrupted him and said, "Have you ever thought about how many ticket number money banks and pawnshops and printing bureaus will go out of business?" ”

"There is no place for the pawnshop printing bureau of Qianzhuang, and there are not a few ticket numbers left." Wu Bingjian said slowly: "Yi Zhishu said that Yuanqi Bank can completely monopolize the finance of Guangdong Province, with interest on deposits and low interest on loans, which is not only beneficial to foreign trade, but also can vigorously promote commercial prosperity, both benefit the people and the imperial court.

It can also assist the ministers to mint silver dollars, unify the currency of Guangdong, completely drive out foreign silver, regain the seigniorage, increase the income of Guangdong by tens of thousands every year, and completely eliminate the stubborn disease of the thirteen merchants. ”

There are really a lot of benefits, Deng Tingzhen listened to the heartbeat, especially the minting of silver dollars, which made him excited, this is not only profitable, but also a great achievement for the imperial court, the flood of foreign silver, not only Guangdong, but also the southeastern provinces, the imperial court has long been dissatisfied with this.

Moreover, if the problem of the thirteen merchants can be completely eliminated, the emperor will be very happy, the thirteen lines are the emperor's money bag, and they always owe debts to foreign businessmen, not only the emperor's face is disgraced, but the face of the Qing court is also lost.

The benefits are obvious, but thinking of the price to pay, Deng Tingzhen can't help but hesitate, if it causes local turmoil, as the governor, he can't escape the blame.