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After those businessmen left, Gu Chengyu rubbed his eyebrows and prepared to rest. The past few days of running around have really made him tired.

Who wanted Hu Maoshen but was unwilling to let him go, "Gu Shaoqing, the Chamber of Commerce you just talked about, it seems that the imperial court has not discussed this. I don't know if this Chamber of Commerce is what you think personally, or have you really negotiated with the emperor? ”

Hu Maoshen's eyes were shining, if he was still a little suspicious just now, then he was very sure now that this matter was Gu Chengyu's own opinion.

He didn't agree with Gu Chengyu setting up a chamber of commerce because he wanted to control the rise in rice and grain prices, and he just heard what Gu Chengyu said, this chamber of commerce was very troublesome, so many businessmen gathered together, and it was really difficult for the imperial court to control it.

Shinong businessmen, once these businessmen gather together, twist into a rope, and fight against the imperial court, won't it cause big trouble?

Don't underestimate the power of businessmen, money can make ghosts grind, as long as there is silver, are you afraid that no one will serve them? Besides, those vassal kings in the fiefdom may not be able to calm down.

It's been so quiet for the past two years, I can't say I'm holding it back! If the vassal king chose to cooperate with a powerful merchant, how would they know?

Gu Chengyu raised his eyebrows, and then said frankly: "I really haven't discussed this matter with the emperor, but the official thinks the emperor will agree." ”

Seeing Gu Chengyu in his chest, Hu Maoshen couldn't help frowning.

"Gu Shaoqing, are you really so confident? According to your analysis just now, this official believes that this chamber of commerce can indeed drive the development of this dynasty, and after a long time, it is impossible to say that it can also create a prosperous era. But this has invisibly improved the status of merchants, so aren't you afraid that they will unite to restrain the imperial court? ”

It is undeniable that Gu Chengyu's move can promote the development of commerce and trade, but it is not conducive to the stability of the imperial court. Hu Maoshen was indeed impressed by Gu Chengyu's plan just now, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that this matter was not feasible.

Gu Chengyu chuckled, "How could it be?" The more these people earned, the greater their contribution to the imperial court. Don't think it's easy to become a member, you can't become a member of the Chamber of Commerce without thousands of taels a year? Even if you become a member, it's not as free as you think. There are not only the constraints of the Chamber of Commerce, but also the supervision of the imperial court. The reason why this official wants to set up a chamber of commerce is to better control those businessmen. ”

Gu Chengyu did not have any prejudice against the merchants, and he did not feel that the merchants were inferior to the common people and the scholars.

But in this dynasty where imperial power was supreme, the king would never allow merchants to improve their status, threatening the stability of the court.

If you have silver and status, how can the emperor be at ease?

The general environment is like this, and Gu Chengyu is powerless to change it. And he had to go with the flow, even resist with these rulers.

Because he himself was one of the superiors, he could not have watched himself fall from the pyramid.

"Do members still have to pay silver? Tens of thousands? Hu Maoshen's eyes widened, he just thought that Gu Chengyu's establishment of the Chamber of Commerce would have drawbacks, but now he suddenly felt that Gu Chengyu was simply black-hearted.

"Are you kidding? Thousands of taels, how could those businessmen agree to join the club? Hu Maoshen felt that Gu Chengyu was simply whimsical, and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

Gu Chengyu still took it for granted, and the long-term smooth sailing made him lose his normal heart. I always think that I can succeed in everything I do, but the reality often gives people a slap in the face.

Gu Chengyu raised the fan in his hand and shook it, and said mysteriously: "Just let them hand it over, of course they are reluctant." But the official has a way to make them hand it over willingly. ”

Hu Maoshen's eyes lit up, if every merchant could really receive so many dues, then the imperial court's treasury would also be a lot fuller.

Of course, the premise is that these businessmen can be controlled well, so that they have no chance to stir up the wind and rain.

"What's the best idea? Gu Shaoqing don't hide it, we can also help the staff and staff if you say it. ”

The other officials couldn't help but prick up their ears, this Gu Chengyu had come up with a tea tax before, which benefited the imperial court a lot. The Chamber of Commerce just mentioned, they had a hunch that there would be another bloody storm in the court.

"Yes! Master Gu, three stinkers top one Zhuge Liang. Although we are not as talented as Master Gu, we can also say something humble and not wise! ”

"Yes! yes......"

Several people chimed in, expressing their willingness to hear more about it.

This man is so talented, they might as well hug this person's thigh. Although the emperor has already given Gu Chengyu the benefits of being promoted this time, the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce can not only give Gu Chengyu a lot of benefits.

Even if you can't be promoted for the time being, there will definitely be other rewards.

And they, the officials of the Ministry of Industry, haven't moved their seats for a long time, if they can participate in it, they may be able to follow a little light, so it is not impossible for them to be promoted to the next level!

Gu Chengyu raised his eyebrows, and when he saw that everyone was watching, he suddenly smiled, and then said with a sneer: "It's not the time yet, when the time comes, everyone will know." ”

How could Gu Chengyu not know what these people thought? Why should he let others take advantage of him?

If he is the doer, then it is nothing to pick two people who are pleasing to the eye to participate.

But the emperor would never leave this matter to him, so these people are blind people lighting lamps in vain.

Besides, these people are officials of the Ministry of Works, and this matter is an errand of the Ministry of Households, and these people are destined to only look at it with a blank eye.

Seeing that Gu Chengyu refused to speak, everyone couldn't help but pouted secretly, and then they all retired without smiling.

Gu Chengyu returned to his room and did not rest, but began to write non-stop.

He wants to report this matter to the emperor as soon as possible, Jiangnan is far away from the capital, even if he travels day and night, it will take several days to whip the horse.

Naturally, we have to strike while the iron is hot, and while these businessmen are still enthusiastic about the Chamber of Commerce, it is better to implement this matter as soon as possible.

In fact, he also knew that this matter would inevitably cause a monstrous wave in the court. The establishment of a chamber of commerce will lose the interests of some people, how can those officials who are in the position of a vegetarian meal allow such a thing to happen?

The monopoly business has been done for a long time, and the price will be increased if you want to, who else dares to have an opinion?

In the past, as long as it was not excessive, the imperial court would not interfere too much. Now that the Chamber of Commerce has been established, as long as they join the Chamber of Commerce, they can't raise the price as they like.

In the future, there will only be more and more businessmen who will join the Chamber of Commerce, and if they do not join the Chamber of Commerce, there will be many restrictions on business, which is a contradictory choice.

On this day, there was a light rain in the sky, and there were two horses on the official road that were speeding through the rain.

The galloping iron hooves crushed the dew on the blades of grass and galloped forward.