After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

"The world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit."

Jiang Tingxiao took a sip of tea to moisten his throat before saying, "I asked someone to investigate this matter. It was said that Bai Yaoyao provided each of them with a place in the imperial examination."

He sighed, "Merchants are not allowed to take the imperial examinations. Bai Yaoyao's move has hit their vital points."

Bai Youyou suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. No wonder those people were unwilling to stay even if they were given money."

“Since ancient times, power has brought wealth. If you have wealth but no power, you may not be able to keep mountains of gold and silver.”

Jiang Tingxiao waved his wide sleeves and said, "They have been merchants for generations, so they have some wealth. Instead of fighting for a few taels of silver, it's better to create a future for the family."

"The Great Zhou law stipulates that businessmen are not allowed to participate in the imperial examinations." Bai Youyou guessed, "This move must have been instructed by the crown prince, otherwise how could Bai Yaoyao make such a promise?"

If a businessman has money and power and abuses his power for personal gain, he will be able to succeed in everything.

Jiang Tingxiao sneered, "Once he sits in that position, he can do whatever he wants with just one word. Just like today, people kill people as they please. Why would they be afraid?"

“The world belongs to everyone, but the power of the world is concentrated in one person.”

Bai Youyou looked helpless.

In the era of imperial power, all power is in the hands of the emperor. One person is supreme, and everyone else is ants!

"Combining the private interests of the world, we can achieve the public interests of the world." Jiang Tingxiao scratched his ears and sneered at the words, "The power of the world should be entrusted to the talents of the world!"

Bai Youyou was a little surprised when she heard what he said.

His thoughts are rare in the past dynasties. Her previous world was like this, but it was created with the blood of tens of millions of people!

The imperial ideology is deeply rooted. If what he said, 'the power of the world is entrusted to the people of the world', were to be realized, the first to oppose it would be the aristocratic families.

Even if you want to change, it won't happen overnight.

"Don't let anyone hear what you said, or you'll get into trouble."

It would be fine if he just said this to her, but if other people knew about it and reported it, given the emperor's character, they would probably have their heads cut off again.

"I'm not stupid." Jiang Tingxiao glanced at her, "I'm only saying this to you and Seventeen."

"Do you have any other ideas about the goldsmith?"

I came here today to discuss the matter of Baozhu Tower, and Bai Youyou brought up the old matter again.

"The goldsmiths in the Zanhua Building are now working all night long to barely keep the shop running. I want to go out of town to find a few more."

Jiang Tingxiao looked at her helplessly, "Why don't you go to other cities and find a few?"

"Then I'll think of another way."

Jiang Tingxiao's approach doesn't work, so the only option now is to find someone in another city. If that doesn't work, he will have to temporarily close the business.

Jiang Tingxiao saw her leaving with a heavy heart, and suddenly thought of someone.

"Hey, wait!"

Bai Youyou walked to the stairs, stopped and turned to look at him when she heard his words.

Jiang Tingxiao stood up and walked in front of her. "You are good friends with Zhao Qianqian, maybe you can ask her for help in this matter."

"Qianqian can make jewelry?"

This surprised Bai Youyou very much.

“Not only that, but he also does a pretty good job.”

That damn girl is so lazy. It takes a lot of effort to ask her to draw a pattern. If you ask her to make jewelry, can you wait until the end of time?

Jiang Tingxiao saw her doing it and found that her craftsmanship was three times better than those gold and silversmiths.

But he couldn't get that dead girl to change her mind, so it depended on how much affection Bai Youyou had for her.

What a pleasant surprise! After saying goodbye to him, Bai Youyou went to Zhao's house immediately.

At this time, Zhao Qianqian was forced by her mother to learn embroidery, and she kept yawning.

"Miss."

Huichun, who was standing by, poked her arm with her index finger.

Zhao Qianqian's bloody mouth was still open, her eyes met her mother's gritting teeth, and then she suddenly closed her mouth.

"Mom, we've been studying all morning, let's take a break."

"You are already sixteen and are about to get married. If you can't even embroider, how can you sew clothes for your husband and children in the future?"

Mrs. Zhao was born into a scholarly family. She was proficient in the six arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her embroidery skills were especially good, which won her endless praise from everyone.

"Mom, there are many people who can do this, please forgive me."

Zhao Qianqian had been detained in the mansion for many days, and her mind had long since wandered to the Qi Mansion.

I don’t know if Mr. Qi’s bright flower has been bitten by wild butterflies in the past few days.

"You!"

Mrs. Zhao gave her a look of dismay and said, "What will happen to you when you go to your husband's house in the future?"

The mother and daughter were arguing with each other, and the doorman came running over in quick steps.

"Madam, Miss, the young lady from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is here."

"Youyou is here?!"

Zhao Qianqian quickly threw away the embroidery frame on which she was embroidering a pair of wild ducks, and stood up from the embroidery cushion.

"Hurry, hurry, let someone in!"

Bai Youyou followed the maid who led the way into the inner courtyard. Madam Zhao saw a gentle smile on her face.

"Madam."

Bai Youyou bowed politely, and Zhao Qianqian walked over and pulled her over, "Why did you come to see me today?"

"I came to ask you for help today."

Bai Youyou made her intention clear, causing Zhao Qianqian to pout in dissatisfaction, "If you have nothing to do, you won't come to see me."

Mrs. Zhao's eyes were gentle, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. "You guys chat, I'll ask someone to prepare some snacks for you."

Zhao Qianqian was eager for her mother to leave, and waved her hand at her, "Just ask Huixin to bring it over."

Mrs. Zhao looked at her unhappily, stretched out her index finger and tapped her forehead, "Have a good time entertaining our distinguished guests, don't be rude."

"My daughter knows."

Zhao Qianqian stuck out her tongue playfully.

After Mrs. Zhao and her people left, she quickly pulled Bai Youyou to the yard.

She asked Huichun to serve tea, and then pulled Bai Youyou to sit on the small couch in her room.

"Why did you come to see me today?"

"Are you a goldsmith?"

Zhao Qianqian blinked her big black eyes and asked, "Don't you have seven goldsmiths and silversmiths in your shop?"

Bai Youyou sighed, "Those people were poached by Bai Yaoyao. Now it may be difficult to find suitable people in the store for a while."

Speaking of this, Zhao Qianqian remembered something.

She stuck her butt out and moved towards Bai Youyou. "The other day I heard from Qin Ran that the prince was planning to set up a chamber of commerce."

"A Chamber of Commerce?"

"Yes, it is the Chamber of Commerce."

Zhao Qianqian raised her chin towards her and said meaningfully: "You know, there is nothing else besides merchants, but there is a lot of silver."

Bai Youyou pursed her lips and lowered her eyes in thought.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion may look prosperous on the surface, but in fact, most of the money they have is used to subsidize their subordinates, and they are struggling to make ends meet every day.

The prince now has the Black Armor Army in his hands. Given the emperor's nature, he will give the military pay when he is in a good mood. If he is in a bad mood, he won't care whether you will starve to death or not. It will cost a lot of silver to feed those people.

The prince now wants to gather those merchants together in the name of the Chamber of Commerce to make money, which is indeed a very good idea.