Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Since Fang Zheng's visit that day.

The concept of the exchange began to linger in Xu Wenshu's mind.

This method is undoubtedly a great tool for solving the Ministry of Revenue's problems, but with no precedent to follow, it always makes people worry.

A national treasure, the common people sharing a piece of the pie, no one knows whether it is good or bad.

So the next day, Xu Wenshu disguised himself and took the initiative to find the exchange.

The exchange was still as bustling as usual.

People's faces were intertwined with naked desire and profit.

He didn't like this situation very much, but since it was important, he had to sit down patiently.

One sitting lasted for half a day...

After several days of observation, he became more and more shocked!

The amount and speed of money flowing through this exchange was simply staggering, and more importantly, almost all the businesses listed were rising!

The most exaggerated was a stock related to an iron factory, which rose from one tael and two qian to two taels in just a few days!

A red sign represents an increase, and a green sign represents a decrease.

The hall was full of red signs... It seemed that everything was perfect, and no one suffered any losses.

And he unexpectedly saw many familiar faces inside.

Some people in the court had already come here to speculate in stocks, but there was no discussion on the surface, and everyone was making a fortune in silence...

Seeing this scene, Xu Wenshu was not happy, but depressed...

Perfect... Everything shown was too perfect.

He had already passed the age of being passionate and impulsive, and now he was battle-hardened!

In his life, besides the previous potatoes, sweet potatoes, hot air balloons, penicillin, trains, steam engines, Dongjiao University's... what hadn't he seen!

There can be no perfect thing in the world, and there must be huge hidden dangers behind it that have not yet erupted.

It's just that he hasn't figured out what the hidden danger is and how much negative impact it will have.

Moreover, the person behind the exchange is quite mysterious, and he has not been able to find out...

This day, Xu Wenshu left work as usual, and as soon as he walked to the door, his body staggered.

Fortunately, his subordinate next to him quickly supported him: "Oh, sir, be careful of the threshold. Recently, this official has noticed that you seem to be absent-minded? Could it be that something has happened at home?"

Xu Wenshu stood still, waved his hand and smiled bitterly: "Nothing, nothing."

The subordinate asked: "Could it be because the Ministry of Works came to ask for money again at noon today?"

Xu Wenshu frowned and said: "What? The Ministry of Works came to ask for money again at noon? Didn't I promise to approve 100,000 taels, why is it endless? How much do they want again?"

The subordinate whispered: "They said that the Ministry of Works wants to build five new workshops, and the specifications must exceed the Royal Academy of Sciences, and a large number of people must be recruited, so 100,000 taels is far from enough... at least another one million taels!"

"What!" Xu Wenshu said angrily, "Last time, one million taels was not enough, and now one million is not enough, and they want one million and ten thousand taels! ?"

The subordinate smiled bitterly: "This official may know some inside information. I heard that the Ministry of Works went to Dongjiao University to study, and wanted to invite a group of teachers back to the Ministry of Works to teach, but they were politely rejected, and they secretly ridiculed the Ministry of Works for being poor and having no decent craftsmanship. They can't learn even if they study, and they don't understand even if they listen. In the future, the Royal Academy of Sciences can replace them."

"Later, Shangshu Jiang was so angry when he found out about this that he was sent to the imperial physician. Fortunately, nothing serious happened. But the Ministry of Works was slapped in the face, so they want to make comprehensive changes and prepare to overwhelm the other party, but many equipment must be ordered from Taoyuan County, and the price there is really ruthless... so the budget has increased."

Xu Wenshu trembled with anger: "How can the people of the Royal Academy of Sciences be so rude! How does Fang Zheng manage them? They are fighting, and the fire has to burn on my head? It's really outrageous!"

"Who says it isn't? This official has already helped you push it back, please calm down."

Xu Wenshu waved his hand weakly: "I'll go first, if the Ministry of Works comes looking for me again because of this matter, just drag it on! Let's see who can last longer!"

Back home, Xu Wenshu leaned weakly in his study.

Bad things are happening one after another... Recently, for some reason, the number of people asking for money has suddenly increased.

How should I prevaricate them...?

While thinking about countermeasures, the servant suddenly came to report: "Master, there is someone outside the mansion holding a name card requesting an audience. The man is called Liu Zhongshun and claims to be an ordinary merchant. Master, should we drive him away?"

Liu Zhongshun, this name sounds a bit familiar.

It seems like he is the one selling houses in Taoyuan New City.

Xu Wenshu thought for a while, reacted, and asked: "What is he here to see me for?"

"He didn't say, but it seems that he brought a lot of books to see you."

Books? Interesting.

Xu Wenshu stroked his beard and said: "Let him wait for me in the hall."

....

In the hall.

Liu Zhongshun waited anxiously in his seat, with a stack of exchange information beside him.

This is all the information that has been statistically compiled since the establishment of the exchange.

The master sent a letter before informing him that arrangements had been made.

Now only the last link is missing, and I don't know what kind of person Xu Shangshu is, and whether he is easy to talk to.

Apart from the master, he has never dealt with such a high-ranking official, and he really has no confidence in his heart.

He kept rehearsing his words in his mind, Xu Wenshu had already changed into casual clothes and walked out from the side door.

Seeing the master appear, Liu Zhongshun quickly got up and saluted: "Grassman Liu Zhongshun, greetings, Lord Xu!"

Xu Wenshu waved his hand: "Ah, no need to be so polite. I have some impression of you, Taoyuan New City is your property, right? You are a member of Marquis Jianye."

Liu Zhongshun hurriedly said: "No, no, I am indeed from Taoyuan County, but I have nothing to do with our master, Taoyuan New City is my property."

"Hey, what are you pretending for, those words are just for deceiving outsiders! What are you looking for me for, could it be that there is a problem with the houses?" Xu Wenshu asked.

This Shangshu speaks quite directly!

Liu Zhongshun felt a lot more relaxed in his heart, it is often easier to deal with smart people.

So he patted the stack of books on the table and said straight to the point: "I am not here this time because of the houses, in fact, I have something else important to discuss!"

"I don't know if Lord Xu has heard of the exchange that is currently popular in the capital, I personally established the exchange!"

Xu Wenshu looked surprised: "You are the owner behind the exchange? What are you here to do with me?"

Liu Zhongshun suddenly cupped his hands towards Xu Wenshu and saluted, his face became extremely solemn for a moment: "The exchange has been operating among the people and is managed by merchants, this is definitely not a long-term solution! Especially since many merchants are blinded by profit and want to use the loopholes to make huge profits!"

"My original intention in establishing the exchange was good, but as the exchange grows stronger day by day, many problems will be exposed sooner or later, and it already concerns countless people, it cannot be closed, so I boldly want to ask Lord Xu to supervise it!"

"No one can surpass Lord Xu in financial affairs, please help the people of the world, and do not let it become a runaway horse, running wild and acting recklessly!"

Looking at Liu Zhongshun's sincere face, Xu Wenshu suddenly felt like he was in a dream.

Did you really open the exchange...?