Pei Yaoqing watched Li Yi add things and adjust the fire. Then, he realized something.
From the first time he met this young man, he was very natural. His actions and words were not deliberate at all.
He would not give you any hints or make any requests. He always said what he wanted.
When he was with him, if he did not think too much, he would feel very calm.
This was a kind of Qi cultivation skill. How did this young man practice?
"Brother Yi, how much do I lack in the Chang 'an Decree?" Pei Yaoqing asked sincerely.
"Chang 'an City is short of resources. Previously, we forced people to buy things and then gave them IOUs, which means we owe them first.
When you took office, you only bought things from the rich and gave them money first.
The people who have nothing are better off, and the rich who have things are better off.
This is called material circulation, and there is no accumulation of debt.
Therefore, the people who do not have many things and the rich who have many things that cannot be exchanged for money are all grateful to you. "
Li Yi talked about what Pei Yaoqing had done. He had done it before and was still doing it now.
His ability to balance relationships was very good. He did not offend anyone.
Pei Yaoqing smiled. "So Brother Yi also knows. I also have no choice."
He was humble.
"But this is not enough." Li Yi was very honest. "I told you, you can't do it. You did too little."
Pei Yaoqing nodded. If it was someone else, he would definitely refute. But since Li Yi said it, he admitted it.
At least, he was not as good as Li Yi and Zhuangzi.
"Brother Pei, drink wine. Don't drink too much in winter." Li Yi left for a while and came back with wine glasses and wine. He first poured wine for Pei Yaoqing.
Then, he said, "The problem of people's livelihood is a problem of coordination. Coordination of technology, coordination of industries, coordination of work positions, coordination of material circulation."
Pei Yaoqing looked at the wine glasses, glasses, and goblets. They were beautiful, good-looking, and charming.
Especially when the red wine was inside, he felt his heart and soul being drawn in.
His hand touched the wine glass and stopped. He looked at Li Yi. "More specifically?"
"More specifically, the rich have money but do not know what to do to make money. The ordinary people have no money and do not know what to do to make money.
You are the head of Chang 'an. You think of ways for the rich to make money. To make money, they need to hire workers, so the common people can work. "
Li Yi spoke of the most common problem he had faced in his time. Officials were full of ways to make money, and then they would think about which one was suitable for their own place.
"Brother Yi, please be more specific." Pei Yaoqing indicated that he understood, but he wanted an example.
"To be more specific, I'm planting rice. The water in the field has already frozen.
In a few days, I will build fences around the fields and fill them with water to make an ice rink.
I have something to play on ice. Let the rich people in Chang 'an come over to play.
Of course, I didn't need to hire anyone else. I had people in Zhuangzi who were in charge of managing the ice rink and making the toys.
Isn't this just a business deal? I don't have Zhuangzi. I can rent a place from the government for a winter, fill it with water, hire people to make ice, and let others play.
I've earned the money I've invested, the players are happy, and the people who have been hired have jobs. "
Li Yi said. He had to do this in winter. He could not do it now. Only the children could play with ice carts.
"Good idea. I will go back and find a place to build an ice rink." Pei Yaoqing said.
"Brother Pei, if that's the case, you'll think of everything that I do. Then what about your subordinates? Think of a few more. "
Li Yi was speechless. If I, Zhuangzi, want to do it, then you should follow.
I don't care. I have other ways. But you are a County Magistrate. Why don't you find someone to think of a few more ways?
Pei Yaoqing had not drunk any wine, and his face turned red. Indeed, Brother Yi was talking about how to do it, not who can do it.
The problem is … … he can't think of anything.
"Brother Yi, can you tell me a few? I will drink first." Pei Yaoqing said and wanted to drink.
"Don't drink all of it. You have to taste it slowly." Li Yi stopped him. What if he drank too much?
Pei Yaoqing was embarrassed. He took a sip and smacked his lips: "It's delicious. Tell me a few."
Li Yi nodded: "Okay. Since Brother Pei wants to solve the problems caused by the people, I will give you some ways to make money."
Pei Yaoqing was shocked when he heard what Li Yi said.
That's right. These are good ways to make money. I can ask Brother Yi and tell the other rich families. Then the rich families can make money. Isn't that … …
"Brother Yi, don't say anymore." Pei Yaoqing was upset. If he used Li Yi's money to make up for others, what's the point of being the Chang 'an County Magistrate?
Li Yi was stunned. He immediately understood what Pei Yaoqing was thinking.
He smiled: "It's okay. I have more ways to make money. The people are the most important."
"But … … But … …" Pei Yaoqing could not continue.
He took a deep breath and said: "As long as I am still an official, I will protect anyone who dares to provoke Brother Yi's Zhuangzi."
"Thank you, Brother Pei." Li Yi gave a fist salute.
Then he said: "My method can be used for both fame and profit. The streets in Chang 'an are very wide, especially the Vermillion Bird Avenue. "
"It is wide. The Gate of Heaven Influence is even wider. It is three times as wide as the Vermillion Bird Avenue. "Pei Yaoqing said.
"The Gate of Heaven Influence … … is also fine." Li Yi suddenly thought of something.
Why was the Gate of Heaven Influence wide? Because it passed through the palace. If there was a situation, the army would have to enter or attack quickly.
How wide was it? More than four hundred meters.
To the north of the street was the Taiji Palace. To the south were the Taichang Temple, Imperial Ancestral Temple, Honglu Temple, Minister of War, and so on … …
Usually, ordinary people could not walk on that street. There were walls of the palace on both sides. It was a city within a city.
However, there should be no problem if there were entertainment activities in the winter. The Emperor would not stay on the street. Behind it was the Forbidden Park. There were three thousand Winged Knights there!
"How?" Pei Yaoqing was tempted.
"Brother Pei, do you know about ice? The ice that freezes in the river during winter. "Li Yi asked.
Pei Yaoqing's eyes were filled with resentment. Brother Yi, what do you mean? I thought of a way to come up with it, but I am not stupid.
Not only do I know about ice, but I also know about ice storage. It is very expensive to take it out during summer.
"Brother Yi, you want me to store more ice?" Pei Yaoqing asked.
"If there is no place to store ice, you don't have to worry about it. They have already stored it." Li Yi waved his hand.
Pei Yaoqing heaved a sigh of relief. Luckily, Brother Yi was not stupid.
"Brother Pei, do you know about carving? There are wood and stone carvings. Ice carvings are very beautiful. If you put candles inside, it will be very beautiful at night. "
Li Yi said as he gestured with his hands.
Pei Yaoqing opened his eyes wide and nodded. "Yes, if you can carve ice, how do you make money?"
"If there are many ice carvings, you can put up lanterns. During the lantern festival on the fifteenth of the first month, there will be many people buying and selling things.
Everyone will be willing to write poems or something. For example, if there are lanterns, there is no entertainment. If there are lanterns, there is no light, there is no spring. When spring comes, people are like jade. If the lanterns burn the moon, the moon will be like silver. Is that right? "
Li Yi explained.
Pei Yaoqing: "…"
He felt that he had been dealt a heavy blow.
We are talking about making money, and you just casually spout out poems? I can't keep up with the rhythm!
I am very good at it, but I can't be like you, casually speaking, swoosh, a poem came out. It was not a poem for the sake of writing a poem, but an example.
Are you bullying me?
Pei Yaoqing thought as he took a deep breath. "Brother Yi, let's talk about ice carvings. I know what it means. How do I find people? "
"Brother, you understand, right? It is simple. The ice lantern is mainly to promote its beauty to those who are willing to invest in it.
Talk about that … For example, the night hall's flowing shadows are twice as beautiful. Who is frozen until the end? The candlelight is only suspected of being hugged by a cup of water. When the fire is together, beads of cold should fall. "
Li Yi explained patiently and gave ideas.
Pei Yaoqing: "…"
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