The little princess' mind was read, and the court and harem were eating melons

Just as Wang Xuan had inferred, within a few days, the Ministry of Revenue had made a final decision on the allocation of funds for various projects.

News also came from outside the palace that a certain female businessman who had been making waves in the capital in recent months had received government support and had joined forces with several other well-known businessmen to set up the Beijing Chamber of Commerce. At the same time as the Chamber of Commerce was established, they also jointly funded the establishment of some kind of foundation.

Other people who heard the news were confused about this charity foundation, but Li Qingyi understood it as soon as he received the news.

She sat at her desk, looking at the carefully crafted Chamber of Commerce invitation on the table in front of her, and fell into deep thought.

Li Qingyi thought to himself, "Although, Wang Xuan is really ambitious. Her initiative is a bit too high. It has only been a short time, and she has already set up a foundation, not just the Chamber of Commerce."

Li Qingyi hesitated, "Is it possible?"

A foundation is not that simple. In this information-rich age, it is difficult to manage such money-related matters, and it is easy for embezzlement of funds and materials to occur.

In this day and age, it’s even harder to do well.

After further inquiries, Li Qingyi realized that this was just the imperial merchant quota in a different form.

The merchants in the Beijing Chamber of Commerce donated money and materials, and the imperial court commended such behavior. After inspecting the industries owned by the chamber of commerce members, they gave them some quotas for purchasing materials in the name of rewards, and labeled their products as royal supplies.

Of course, things that can enter the palace must be of guaranteed quality and quantity, and cannot be some fancy stuff. After all, this is a purchasing quota, and the palace purchases the corresponding materials from the merchants, rather than the merchants directly providing them for free.

The palace spent money on these things, so it was not a losing business for the merchants to gain fame. It would bring many benefits to their future business. The royal family did not take advantage of them. On the contrary, the merchants made a great profit if they operated well.

The so-called charitable foundation is a group of people who are specially assigned to manage the materials and funds donated by merchants, register them, and then when the court needs them, send them directly to the local area along with the disaster relief team and distribute them according to demand.

Yes, the charitable foundation is directly connected to the court, but it does not completely belong to the court.

Wang Xuan muttered in the team chat: [I am also taking the money from the merchants to support the people. I also know that if this thing is not managed properly, it is easy for termites to appear. It may go astray in the future, but at least my intention at the moment is to help others as much as possible. ]

Wang Xuan: [As for the future, we can only take it one step at a time. I am not a wise man who can calculate hundreds of years. Anyway, I will try my best to do the best under my nose.]

Li Zhu remained silent.

Li Qingyi: [But if this happens, won’t your situation become even more serious? ]

Wang Xuan: [Ah, actually it’s not that bad. I will be very busy during the initial construction, but if I don’t do it now, I will still have to do it in the future.]

Wang Xuan made a violent statement: [I have no choice but to do something about this bullshit class concept. I can only try my best to get money from the rich to help the common people! Robbing the rich to help the poor! I will start with this!]

Li Zhu hissed, then said: [I am now what you call rich, right?]

Wang Xuan: [Yes, so when will you donate? I have opened a donation channel for the rich and powerful! If you donate a certain amount, you can get a membership card jointly launched by the Chamber of Commerce. There are three levels, namely silver card, gold card, and jade card. ]

Wang Xuan: [Silver cardholders can enjoy a 10% discount on all commodities in the industries owned by Chamber of Commerce members; Gold cardholders can enjoy a 20% discount, and receive a Gold Card Membership Gift prepared by the Chamber of Commerce every quarter; Jade cardholders can enjoy a 20% discount, a Membership Gift, and at the same time, they can enjoy Membership benefits, such as free tea, snacks, etc., when they consume at the industries owned by members of our Beijing Chamber of Commerce.]

Wang Xuan: [Anyway, we all know these routines, so I won’t say more here! ]

Li Qingyi was stunned and asked: "How did you convince them? If you spend a certain amount of money to get membership, I can understand it, but if you donate a certain amount of money to get membership, and the money donated is not for those businessmen, how could they agree to it?"

Wang Xuan smiled mysteriously: [Well, this is actually very simple. ]

Li Qingyi was curious and waited for Wang Xuan's follow-up.

But Wang Xuan only said two words: [Monopoly.]

Li Qingyi: [Hmm?]

Wang Xuan: [As long as the benefits I offer are greater than the benefits they lose, then, in order to cooperate with me, they will agree.]

Li Qingyi thought about the business Wang Xuan had set up so far and vaguely guessed something.

She hesitated for a moment. Some words came to her lips, but she was afraid that saying them would dampen Wang Xuan's enthusiasm.

However, the next second, Wang Xuan herself said excitedly: [But this monopoly is only for a few years. The contract I signed with them also clearly stated that I only guarantee a market monopoly for five years. After all, I am the emperor's man. If I say I can guarantee it, it means I have the court's endorsement, so it is reliable.]

Wang Xuan: [As for five years from now, I will decide whether to release the corresponding formula and let the public research it on their own. Although I have never done business in my previous life, I still know that if the market is really monopolized, it will not only be bad for the market economy, but also for the technology itself.]

[Only by being open can we develop. I know that. Teacher, you don’t have to worry about me.]

Li Qingyi: [It’s not that serious actually. After all, this era is different. ]

In modern times, if a technology is monopolized by one party, the adverse effects it brings sometimes do not even affect a single industry.

But in this era, it is a general trend to treasure one's own things. After many people master a skill, it is normal to keep it secret. Even if Wang Xuan really doesn't show it, others can't say anything.

Li Qingyi never thought of asking Wang Xuan to be a selfless good person. It was already very good if she could do some good things within her ability.

After all, that's the environment.

Wang Xuan is willing to do it, and Li Qingyi is willing to support her, praise her, encourage her, and find ways to protect her.

Wang Xuan didn't want to and just wanted to live the life she wanted. As long as she didn't mean to hurt others, Li Qingyi wouldn't say much.

Now, Wang Xuan's behavior can be said to be targeted at a certain group in some ways, but she did not steal or rob. In Li Qingyi's view, it was already remarkable.

Just ...

Li Qingyi: [Will you offend a lot of people if you do this? ]

Wang Xuan didn't care much: [As long as the benefits are enough, even if I offend some people, they won't do anything for the sake of benefits. Besides, I'm not that stupid, like Li Zhu, who doesn't even know he offended someone.]

Wang Xuan: [Teacher, don't worry. I know what's going on. Most people won't make enemies with others at every turn. Only a few people have the wrong mentality and will kill others if they don't do what they want. As for these people, I have the emperor as my backer, so I'm not afraid.]

Li Zhu was puzzled: [Ah? Why did you mention me suddenly? Also, when did I offend anyone? ]