Li Er had been worried about the lack of money when he started a state-owned enterprise.
However, he had thought that it would take a lot of time for this proposal to pass through the imperial court.
Therefore, he did not take the matter of funds too seriously.
After all, if this proposal was not approved, it would be useless to think about money first.
But who knew that Li Chengqian would not play by the rules and directly colluded with Zhangsun Wuji to use a strange move.
In this way, His Majesty Li Er would have to face the problem of lack of money.
Looking at the dumbfounded Old Li, Li Chengqian smiled and said,"
"Father, since the sugar factory is a state-owned enterprise, its production capacity should at least reach 100,000 catties per month!
The raw material of our sugar production is stone honey. The cost price of this thing is almost the same as a catty.
Just the raw materials alone would cost 100,000 yuan, and this didn't include the artificial facilities…
Therefore, if he calculated it all, he would not be able to survive without 300,000 strings of initial capital.”
Hearing this, Old Li sucked in a breath of cold air.
Let alone 300,000 strings, he couldn't even take out 30,000 strings!
As for taking money out of the national treasury, that was even more impossible.
Although the salt official camp had already started, it would not be possible to see results in a short period of time.
Thinking of this, Old Li looked at his left and right arms.
"Xuanling, Keming, do you have any good ideas?”
Originally, when Fang and Du heard the number of 300,000 strings, they thought,'Don't call me, don't call me'.
However, there were not many people that Old Li could discuss with. Who else could he ask if he did not ask them?
"This…Your Majesty, I don't have any good ideas. Three hundred thousand strings is too much!”
Fang Xuanling frowned, expressing his helplessness.
Du Ruhui was also in a difficult position. He could only open his mouth and divert the trouble.
"Your Majesty, why don't you ask the Minister of Revenue, Dai Zhou?
I feel that the national treasury is still rich, but Dai Zhou, this miser, is stingy.”
Hearing this, Li Er looked depressed.
If he could get money from Dai Zhou, would he still ask the two of you?
For a moment, Tian Zi and his right-hand men became worried about money.
On the other hand, Zhangsun Wuji, who was standing at the side, looked like an old monk meditating.
In fact, in terms of personal wealth, he might be the richest person present.
Especially since the vegetable oil squeezing factory was constantly making money for him, the restaurants under his name were also making a lot of money.
But at this moment, Old Li was going to set up a state-owned enterprise. Zhangsun Wuji naturally could not fork out this fee.
Li Chengqian, who had just raised this question, smiled when he saw that the three of them were helpless.
"Imperial Father, your son has a suggestion. Whether it succeeds or not is up to Imperial Father to decide.”
As soon as the little rascal spoke, Li Er His Majesty perked up.
From the vegetable oil and white sugar, he knew that Li Chengqian had a way of making money.
Now that this kid said he had a suggestion, it was most likely a suggestion that could solve the current lack of money.
It was not just Old Li.
Even Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, as well as Zhangsun Wuji, who was meditating, turned to look at Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian did not panic and said very calmly,
"Your son's suggestion is to issue a specific national debt, such as the White Granulated Sugar Project National Bond.”
National debt?
Although none of the four people present had heard of this term.
However, just from the literal meaning of the word, they felt that this thing might be a little difficult to accept.
Old Li said with a deep expression,
"Chengqian, what exactly does this so-called national debt mean?”
" Father, as the name suggests, it's a bond issued by the country to raise funds among the people…"
Before Li Chengqian could finish his explanation, Old Li shook his head.
"No, no, how can this be? This is disgraceful!”
"Imperial Father, why not?" Li Chengqian smiled.
This national debt is actually a kind of investment, but you have to put down your face.
Besides, you also know about white sugar. As long as it's started, it'll definitely be a profitable project…"
Old Li fell into deep thought.
Obviously, asking the emperor to borrow money from the common people was simply asking for Second Emperor Li's life.
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were also dumbfounded, not daring to speak for a moment.
On the contrary, Zhangsun Wuji's eyes lit up. He felt that this method was feasible.
"This matter…cough cough, this matter still needs to be discussed in detail. I think there should be other ways to solve the problem of funds.”
After a long time, Old Li still said this.
Father is suffering because he wants to save face. Isn't it just issuing a national debt? What's the big deal?
In the beginning, people might think that the imperial court was short of money and that his father would lose face.
However, as long as the project made money, others would be eager to follow behind and drink soup.
Even though Old Li could hear his little rascal's muttering, he was still indifferent at this moment.
Fortunately, Li Chengqian realized that Old Li might have made up his mind. At this moment, he blinked and said,
"Imperial Father, in that case, I have another suggestion that is a little gentler.
The national debt was still a national debt, but it was not issued to everyone. It was only issued to specific people.”
Li Er looked over.
Li Chengqian continued,"
"For example, on your son's side, it's not a problem for Strangle Pants to take out a hundred thousand strings.
I'm sure Uncle can afford this amount to support the cause of the Great Tang, right?
In this way, 300,000 strings of coins solved 200,000 strings of coins.
As for the remaining 100,000 strings of start-up funds, it will depend on which minister is lucky…"
Old Li's eyes gradually lit up.
Compared to borrowing money from the people of the Great Tang, it was easier to borrow money from the ministers.
Especially if Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji could take out 200,000 strings, the gap would only be 100,000 strings.
Unexpectedly, Li Chengqian smiled and said,"
"Imperial Father, as far as I know, Duke Su and Duke E are famous wealthy families.
Asking the two of them to fork out fifty thousand strings each, your son doesn't think there's a problem at all.
Moreover, this thing wasn't thrown into the river. It could be used to make money!”
Old Li nodded slightly, obviously thinking that this idea was not bad.
Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui heaved a sigh of relief.
He thought to himself,'Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince didn't ask us to pay. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to take out 50,000 strings even if we squeezed them dry!'
Only Zhangsun Wuji was a little depressed.
He stood there without saying anything and took out 100,000 strings just like that?
Fortunately, Li Chengqian had already given him a look.
Zhangsun Wuji felt a little better when he thought of the 'big business' that his little nephew had mentioned. He was also looking forward to it.
However, before Li Chengqian could finish his words, he said after a moment,"
"Father, the problem of funds has been solved. Let's start discussing the next problem!”
Any more questions? Old Li was stunned when he heard his words.
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