Chapter 45 Ye Liuyun
In the heart of Qingguo, Kyoto, a magnificent building is rising, symbolizing the core of the country's power.
In the economically prosperous Jiangnan, another building is rising from the ground, representing the place where wealth gathers.
After Li Chengze selected these three key locations, Fan Xian also expressed his agreement.
"You will lead the construction of Kyoto's financial hub."
"As for Jiangnan, considering that it is the location of the three major workshops, I will go there myself."
"So, how should we arrange the areas bordering Northern Qi?" Fan Xian asked Li Chengze.
"Let Fan Sizhe take responsibility." After careful consideration, Li Chengze gave his suggestion.
In the original work, although the businessmen were confused by Fan Xian's explanation of financial debt, Fan Sizhe was able to understand its profound meaning.
Not only did he understand the concept of a bank, he even saw an opportunity in the turmoil in Beiqi and decided to open a bank there.
Li Chengze believed that it would be a good choice to set up a bank at the junction of Northern Qi and Nanqing and let Fan Sizhe manage it.
After appointing Fan Sizhe to take charge, Li Chengze paused for a moment and then said: "If everything goes well, I even hope to let Fan Sizhe manage all the affairs of the bank in the future."
Hearing Li Chengze's words, Fan Xian couldn't help but take a deep breath and looked at him in shock.
As a person with modern knowledge, Fan Xian clearly understood what the establishment of Qingguo's first bank meant.
Is Li Chengze really trusting to hand over such an important task to Fan Sizhe?
"Can Fan Sizhe's business talent really reach such a high level?" Fan Xian asked Li Chengze with a tone of disbelief. Although Li Chengze had already evaluated Fan Sizhe's business talent and even jokingly said that he had a ninth-grade business talent, Fan Xian never expected that Li Chengze had such high expectations for his ability to manage a bank. After all, banking is an advanced concept for this era. How can a person who has no understanding of it be competent?
“I have full confidence in him.” Li Chengze said firmly.
Since even Li Chengze trusts Fan Sizhe so much, what else can Fan Xian say?
"It seems that I have to find some time to discuss the bank's operations with Fan Sizhe," Fan Xian said.
"Of course, he will definitely understand." Li Chengze agreed with Fan Xian's words.
The two then discussed the specific details of the bank. After the discussion, Fan Xian stood up and prepared to leave.
Faced with a financial gap of more than 20 million, although this is not Fan Xian's responsibility, since he wants to take over the inner treasury, he must solve this thorny problem. Therefore, he had to start building a bank as quickly as possible.
"Fan Xian, wait a moment..." When Fan Xian turned around and was about to leave, Li Chengze seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly called him.
"Your Highness, do you have any other instructions?" Fan Xian turned his head and asked curiously.
"If you go to Jiangnan, be careful and it's best to bring Wu Zhu with you." Li Chengze reminded.
"Why? Is it dangerous to go to Jiangnan?" Fan Xian became nervous. After all, Li Chengze would not remind him for no reason. "It's not that the grand master wants to kill you, but the eldest princess wants your life." Li Chengze explained, "She has the ability to ask the grand master to take action against you."
"Liu Yun Sanshou, Ye Liuyun, he owes the eldest princess a favor." Li Chengze continued.
After hearing this, Fan Xian took a deep breath and looked at Li Chengze in disbelief: "I admit that there is a dispute between the eldest princess and I, but she is actually willing to use the favor of the Grand Master in order to kill me?"
Fan Xian was really shocked. He was able to invite the Grand Master to take action. What kind of trump card was this, but he actually used it on himself?
"Because I told her that you are Ye Qingmei's son, and she hates Ye Qingmei deeply." Li Chengze said frankly without hiding anything.
After hearing this, Fan Xian's face darkened and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly: "Then I really have to thank you."
"You're welcome. I have good intentions and do good deeds without leaving my name." Li Chengze waved his hand easily, as if he didn't care.
Fan Xian stared at Li Chengze with doubtful eyes, as if asking: "Is it really good for me if you do this? Let a great master deal with me?"
"I do this in the hope that you can resolve the misunderstanding between you and the eldest princess." Li Chengze explained, "After all, you don't want to be in a dilemma between Lin Wan'er and the eldest princess, right?"
"As for the specifics, it is still unknown whether this matter can be successful, so I won't mention it for now. If it is successful, you will naturally understand." Li Chengze continued.
After hearing Li Chengze's words, Fan Xian nodded despite feeling a little complicated. He knew that Li Chengze had good intentions and hoped that he could reconcile with the eldest princess Li Yunrui. Although he was a little resentful towards the eldest princess, considering that he had already married her daughter Lin Waner, it would be good if he could reconcile with the eldest princess.
Just like his relationship with Aunt Liu, they were incompatible at first, but now they are as close as mother and son. Fan Xian believes that time and understanding can resolve many conflicts.
After Fan Xian returned home, he immediately found Fan Sizhe and discussed with him the relationship between the country's destiny, national power, and wealth. This knowledge surpassed the cognition of this era. After hearing this, Fan Sizhe was deeply inspired and seemed to have found the direction of his life.
Fan Xian then introduced to Fan Sizhe his and Li Chengze's plan to open a bank and roughly described their plan.
"Bank? This is really an unprecedented innovation!" Fan Sizhe said excitedly, "Do you want me to build a bank on the border between Beiqi and Nanqing? Of course, I am very willing!"
"His Royal Highness Li Chengze said that I might be asked to manage this bank in the future, and this bank will not only be in Qingguo, but maybe even throughout the world?" Fan Sizhe's eyes shone with excitement.
"This is great. His Highness is really my confidant!" Fan Sizhe said excitedly, "I am willing to do my best for His Highness, even if it means going through fire and water!"
Fan Sizhe was extremely excited about Li Chengze's trust and respect, thinking that this was an opportunity for him to realize the value of his life. He believed that if he could manage the bank successfully, his father would be proud of him.
Not long after Fan Xian left, someone suddenly came to the palace to convey a message and summon Li Chengze to the palace. Li Chengze had some doubts in his heart, but he could not disobey the will, so he followed him into the palace.
When he arrived at the palace, he found that not only himself, but also the prince, Chen Pingping and others were present. The palace is filled with blooming chrysanthemums. These chrysanthemums bloom very brightly.
"Is this a chrysanthemum exhibition going to be held in the Hanging Temple? Is the plot to assassinate Emperor Qing about to happen?" Li Chengze's heart moved, and a smile appeared on his lips.
(End of chapter)