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Chapter 1751 Opening of the Ticket Shop

"The Royal Bank will open in three days, and I'd like you to write it in the official gazette."

The official asked curiously, "I don't know the duties of this royal bank?"

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "It's either a government department or a royal business."

"Ordinary people can deposit money at the Royal Bank,"

"You can also borrow money from the Royal Bank,"

"Saving money earns three cents in interest per month, while borrowing money earns one cent in interest per month."

"Loans require collateral; for now, we only accept property deeds, land deeds, and gold and silver jewelry."

"It's actually similar to a pawnshop, except that it also has the function of storing money."

The official presenting the memorial looked troubled and said...

"Your humble servant understands,"

"The king's request is the same as the shops recommended by tabloids for money."

"However, the official gazette used to publish only matters of state and information about the royal banks,"

"I'm afraid I'll be impeached by the censor."

Zhao Yuan asked curiously, "What tabloid?"

"Tabloids are newspapers published by the private sector,"

"Some of the published news items were intelligence gathered by the newspaper's editors from the imperial court,"

“There are also some comments on political affairs,”

"They might even publish articles about the emperor and his ministers."

"Because many of those things are fabricated,"

"There are also some messages that the imperial court forbids from being disseminated,"

"Therefore, the imperial court has always suppressed tabloids."

"But because tabloids are very popular among the public, they can't be banned despite repeated attempts,"

"Its circulation is even greater than that of the official gazette."

"Sometimes businessmen would pay people to write travelogues or poems,"

“Praise their shops,”

"However, we won't directly list their shops."

Zhao Yuan nodded and asked, "How many copies of the official gazette can be published?"

The official in charge of reporting said, "After we finish typesetting, we will send it to the various prefectures and governments, and they will then print it. It's difficult to count the number of prints nationwide."

"In Tokyo, we print a thousand copies every day,"

"It was mainly given to princes, nobles, and court officials."

"However, there are people in the city who specialize in copying and selling official gazettes,"

“Wealthy households and scholars in the city all read the official gazette; there must be tens of thousands of copies.”

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "That's enough, just publish it in the official gazette."

"You'd better post this tomorrow. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I'll settle the score with them."

Upon hearing Zhao Yuan's words, the official in charge of reporting hurriedly replied,

"Yes, I will have someone write it right away."

"Fortunately, tomorrow's publication does not include an imperial edict."

"I've put the message on the first page."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, that's good. Then I'll wait and see tomorrow's official gazette."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly handle it well."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Alright, then I'll be going now."

The official hurriedly sent Zhao Yuan away.

The clerk in charge of documents saw the official who had presented the memorial return.

He then asked with a worried look, "How should this message be written?"

The official who presented the memorial thought for a moment and then said,

“You can write this as the benevolent rule of the imperial court,”

"People can earn interest by saving money,"

"The interest rate for borrowing money is also lower than that of pawnshops."

"Isn't this benevolent governance?"

"The King just told me the address too,"

"Add the address later."

……

When news of the Royal Bank appeared in the official gazette...

The city was immediately abuzz with discussion.

Most of the people applauded and praised it.

After all, they are the beneficiaries.

The censor, however, felt that the royal family was engaging in commerce.

It is against etiquette.

He prepared to submit a memorial to the emperor to stop this matter.

The merchants, however, felt that the royal family was competing with the people for profit.

Of course, their voices were the quietest.

The tabloids also commented on Royal Bank.

However, most of the analyses are from the perspective of ordinary people.

Primarily praise.

Zhao Yuan remained secluded in the palace for two consecutive days.

Hurry up and teach the students.

Then, ten palace maids who were already proficient in writing the numbers of the Great Liang Dynasty were selected.

In court, Zhao Yuan cited the pretext that everything needed to be rebuilt and that the country was busy with affairs of state.

Let's not discuss such trivial matters.

On the day the Royal Bank opened,

The Imperial Street was packed with people.

The Imperial Street was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and the crackling of firecrackers.

Even the royal lion dance troupe rarely comes out.

Performing on Imperial Street.

"The auspicious time has come!"

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed through the bustling street.

The lion dancers then stopped.

The crowds lining both sides of the imperial road, eager to watch the spectacle, also craned their necks to look at the royal bank.

Zhao Yuan came down from the Royal Bank building.

Grab the red ribbon hanging in mid-air and tug it.

The huge red cloth then floated down.

A silver plaque was revealed.

The words "Royal Bank" were written in gold on it.

It was written by the master scholar Xiao Rang, and the calligraphy is exquisite and elegant.

Zhao Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute to those around him.

"Royal Bank opens today,"

"Please give us your support."

After saying that, he turned and walked inside.

Go inside,

But it was a long counter.

Six beautiful young women sat behind them.

The sign on the left counter says "Store".

The counter on the right has "Loan" written on it.

There were many seats outside the counter.

Used for guests to rest while waiting.

Chapter 1752 More savings, less borrowing!

Zhao Yuan just came in.

People flocked in to deposit money.

However, they all seem to be family members sent by the old Liangshan brothers who visited the palace in the past two days.

After the official gazette was published,

Lin Chong and the others then went to the mansion to inquire.

Hearing Zhao Yuan say that making money shouldn't be a problem,

They all indicated they would deposit the money in the Royal Bank.

They even waived the interest.

Zhao Yuan naturally knew they were there to support him.

Of course, I won't use their money for nothing.

He immediately stated that all business operations of the bank would be conducted in accordance with its articles of association.

Both deposits and loans accrue interest.

Meanwhile, the people of Tokyo are still observing.

Although you will earn interest by depositing it.

But if you deposit money in, you can't withdraw it.

Wouldn't that be a waste of time and effort?

"I will deposit 10,000 strings of cash."

"I have five thousand strings of cash in my account."

"I have three thousand strings of cash."

"I have a thousand strings of cash saved."

"Guests with orders exceeding one thousand strings of cash, please go to the second floor to process your order."

It must be said that the old brothers of Liangshan were quite wealthy.