I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

After a busy day, Jiang Zuo returned to his mansion and ordered Master Guo to calculate today's accounts.

"Your Excellency, we sold a lot of goods today, but the profit is far less than in Anding County." Master Guo stared at the account book and said, "When this batch of goods first entered Chen State, we paid a large amount of commercial tax, and the price we set was very low, so the profit was not high. Your Excellency, if we continue to sell like this, we may lose money."

Jiang Zuo would naturally not do a business that would result in a loss.

"It doesn't matter. Just think of it as earning less money and gaining a reputation."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

"Sir, do you want to order another batch of goods to be moved down? When will we leave Chen State?"

Master Guo asked.

He did not forget that the purpose of his trip to the State of Chen was to negotiate with the people of Chen.

Jiang Zuo was silent for a while, then he said, "I have already reported to the Emperor that I will stay in Chen for another month. I am unwilling to leave until I have made all the money of those wealthy merchants in Chen."

A moment later, someone came to report: "Sir, Pang Li is here."

Jiang Zuo smiled faintly: "Okay, it's time to give the Chen people a bit of strength."

"Greetings, Lord Jiang."

At this time, the middle-aged man Pang Li appeared in front of Jiang Zuo.

Pang Li was born in a theatre troupe and had superb acting skills. More importantly, he had a strong talent for languages ​​and could play the role of a businessman from anywhere.

"Sir, you asked me to come here this time. Is it because of something you want me to do?"

Pangli asked.

"That's right. I want you to play the role of a wealthy businessman again." Jiang Zuo said, "Can you speak Chen Guo Qiandong's accent?"

There are the most wealthy businessmen in the Qiandong area of ​​Chen State. As long as Pang Li can play this role, it will reduce the suspicion of others.

The more important point is that when Pang Li runs away, the Yan State delegation will definitely not be implicated.

"Sir, I just happen to know a little bit about Qiandong's accent, so there will be absolutely no problem."

Pang Li nodded. He had traveled all over the country with the opera troupe before. Whether it was the Yan and Chen countries or the northern desert and the western regions, he could basically imitate any accent.

"This time is just like the last time in Mobei."

Jiangzuo Road.

"Master Jiang, how much can I get this time?"

Pang Li bent down with a smile on his face.

"If you can earn one million taels, would 10,000 taels be enough for you?"

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

"That's enough, thank you, sir."

Pang Li said repeatedly.

This kind of scam requires a lot of money in the early stages. Without Jiang Zuo's support, Pang Li would not be able to pull it off.

The next day.

Quang Ninh City Market.

People come and go in the bustling downtown.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted loudly.

"Whoever can chop this wood in one stroke will receive 1,000 taels of gold, but before that, he must first pay 100 taels of silver."

Such a gimmick soon attracted the attention of onlookers.

In the crowd at this time was Pang Li, who was dressed in brocade and jade clothes. He deliberately dressed like a Chen person, and still spoke with Qian Dong's rolled tongue accent. He was completely different from yesterday.

"One hundred taels of silver for one thousand taels of gold? Is there such a good thing?"

The people gathered around, half believing and half doubting.

The piece of wood in front of him seemed to be only as thick as a thigh, and even a swordsman who had practiced martial arts for two and a half years could easily cut it in half.

"Do you really have one thousand ounces of gold?"

Someone came forward and asked.

Pang Li smiled and ordered people to bring a large heavy box. When they opened it, it turned out to be a box of gold.

"I am from Qiandong. This is my first time to come to Guangning City to do business. I would like to give you a gift."

Pangli said.

He introduced himself and soon attracted more people's attention.

"I come."

At this time, a burly man rushed forward and slammed a silver note worth one hundred taels on the table.

"I'll take this gold."

As the sturdy man spoke, he drew out the big knife in his hand.

The others looked at the sturdy man holding the knife with anticipation and curiosity.

The sturdy man took advantage of the situation and chopped at the wood on the ground. In a blink of an eye, the wood was chopped into two pieces.

"it is good!"

The onlookers exclaimed.

Pang Li clapped his hands with a smile and said, "Well, congratulations to this hero, this box of gold is yours."

Then he ordered his men to move the gold to the strong man and said, "Where do you live, hero? We can help you move the gold back."

"That's great!"

Others were shocked.

If they had known this, they would have done it themselves.

This tempting 1,000 taels of gold, are you just going to give it away like that?

The sturdy man bowed and said, "Thank you, boss. You don't need to help me move it. I can do it myself." As he said that, he actually picked up the box of gold, turned around and left.

"Oh my god, this 200-pound strongman is really amazing."

The onlookers were amazed, and more people felt envious.

"Anything else? I want to try it too."

At this time, someone else said.

"Sorry guys, just this once."

Pangli said.

The faces of the onlookers were filled with disappointment.

"However, I now have a business that can help you make a lot of money and make money from money."

Pang Li said again.

"What is it?"

The interest of others has been aroused.

"I now have several treasure maps in my hands, which contain a lot of treasures. But I need a lot of money to find people to dig for these treasures."

As he spoke, Pang Li took out another thing.

"This is called a bond. If you are willing to lend me money, you can use this bond to come back to me to ask for the principal and interest back."

"After seven days, I will return your capital and pay 10% interest."

This time is different from the last time. The repayment period is shortened to one week.

Such a short time, but such a high profit.

"10% interest in seven days? That's so high!"

The people watching at this time obviously would not believe it.

Although the "Qiandong businessman" in front of them was quite wealthy, everyone was still worried about being cheated.

Most of these Chen people are greedy for money, but they are also very cautious.

There is no such good thing in the world.

Most of the people present did not have such funds.

"You must invest at least five hundred taels to make money with me."

Pang Li said again.

The onlookers immediately shook their heads.

The starting amount is five hundred taels. Even if these people do not eat or drink for their entire lives and sell all their belongings, it is still difficult to save up five hundred taels.

Although they want to make money, they can only look on from behind.

"I'll bet one thousand taels!"

At this time, someone shouted.

As soon as these words were spoken, another dozen people came forward with silver bills to buy bonds.

Logically speaking, such huge profits would seem fake at first glance, so why would anyone be willing to believe it?

The truth is very simple. These dozen or so people were all arranged by Jiang Zuo in advance, and none of them was real.

The huge pile of silver in front of them must be given out so that the people of Chen State who are watching will believe it.

“There are actually people who believe it?”

At this moment, Chen Guoren on the side laughed.

"This is obviously fake. Well, forget it. Good words can't persuade the damned. If these guys want to be fooled, there is no need for us to stop them."

Someone said with some sarcasm.