[I have already sealed off the roads and villages. Everyone should stay at home during this year's Spring Festival.]
When Yi Tian Xing returned to the Knowledge Execution Hall, Tong Huang walked in and handed a secret report to him. "Husband, this is the secret report that you wanted. Everything about them, as long as they are within the borders of Dayi, is all here," Tong Huang said. When it came to official business, she did not overstep her boundaries at all.
"Mm, put it down. Let me take a look first."
Yi Tianxing nodded.
He reached out and picked up a secret report. The name written on it was Shen Wansan.
Shen Wansan had seen him in the Great Exchange. He had even seen him using the Treasure Bowl to obtain the Treasure Qi from it, and then using the Treasure Qi to condense Eternal Coins. After condensing them, they were no different from the real Eternal Coins. Furthermore, he knew how to use money to make money. He was a true business genius with a heart for business.
It indeed recorded all sorts of information about Shen Wansan.
After meeting Yi Tian Xing back then, Yi Tian Xing had indeed purchased a large batch of Rain Bamboo Shoots and produced Spiritual Liquid. After bringing it to other Celestial Cities, he sold it at a high price and profited from it. The profit was several times or even more than ten times the selling price. He reaped his first pot of gold.
Then, it got out of hand. He never did business with raw materials. Instead, he liked to buy raw materials, process them, and make all sorts of finished products. He would then send them to various regions to make profits. His profits would multiply.
One could imagine how capable he was. In just one year, he had accumulated millions of Eternal Coins. Moreover, this was the balance after taking into account his cultivation. In the second year, his assets had multiplied several times, reaching tens of millions of Eternal Coins. After that, his assets increased exponentially every year. He also started to build his own trading company – Wantong Trading Company. The trading company's tentacles started to spread to many Celestial Cities.
It was one of the four biggest trading companies in Da Yi Celestial Dynasty.
It could be said to be a huge trading company.
The other three huge trading companies weren't ordinary people either. They were Hu Xueyan, Deng Tong, and Wu Bingjian. They all built their own trading companies. Hu Xueyan's Snow Rock Trading Company, Deng Tong's Golden Eagle Trading Company, and Wu Bingjian's Nine Spirits Trading Company.
Not only was Shen Wansan's information in front of him, but also that of Hu Xueyan and the others. The information was as detailed as Shen Wansan's. Every single one of them could be said to be a legend if their history was spread out. They were existences that would be respected by countless people.
"Interesting. As expected, gold will always shine. In the end, he still chose the path of a merchant. Similarly, the Trade Path might be a glorious path as well. "Yi Tian Xing nodded to himself and exclaimed in admiration.
The Great Yi had never prohibited the activities of merchants. As long as they paid the appropriate taxes, they were allowed to go anywhere they wanted. As long as they didn't sell contraband goods or collude with the enemy, they could do whatever they wanted without any hindrance.
Only with merchants could they drive the flow of all trades and industries, making the entire Yunchao full of vitality and activity.
"Pass down my order. Invite Shen Wansan, Hu Xueyan, Deng Tong, and Wu Bingjian to the Knowledge Hall for an audience."
Yi Tianxing said as he flipped through the documents.
Tong Huang didn't hesitate and went to pass on the message.
Although he didn't know why he wanted to see them, he knew that it wasn't for no reason. There must be a reason behind it. When the time came, everything would be clear. The status of merchants in Dayi had never been low.
They didn't suppress them, they didn't encourage them, they just let nature take its course.
"What? The Holy King wants to see me?"
When Shen Wansan was summoned, his first reaction was surprise. Then, he started to recall if he had done anything that he shouldn't have done. Did he violate the laws of Da Yi? Then, he started to guess why he was summoned.
However, no matter what kind of emotions were surging in his heart, it was impossible for him to refuse the summons.
The Holy King of Da Yi was the most revered existence in the hearts of countless people of Da Yi. He was their spiritual symbol. However, he was a little afraid. Since ancient times, merchants did not have a high status in society. To the Imperial Court, they were like fat sheep that could be taken away at will. In many eras, as long as the Imperial Court was short of money, they would be pulled out and slaughtered. Although he was confident in the Great Yi and that such a thing would not happen, he could not help but feel a little afraid in his heart.
He felt like there was an instinctive shadow in his heart.
Even though he was nervous, he didn't hesitate. He accepted the order and went to the Holy King's Palace.
Hu Xueyan and the others didn't hesitate either. They followed the order and went to other places. The four of them had established four big trading companies. They were rich enough to buy their own businesses and mansions in Xuanhuang Celestial City. Soon, they stepped into the Holy King's Palace. After entering the palace, they saw the majestic palaces. The scenery was beautiful. There were all kinds of flowers. They bloomed all year round without any signs of the four seasons, and the fragrance was pleasant.
It was definitely a place that people yearned for.
It was more magical than any grotto-heaven and Blessed Land.
The Qi of Heaven and Earth was rich and gentle. It was the most suitable for absorption and refinement.
In such an environment, even a pig could become a spirit.
Before they knew it, the four of them had run into each other. When they saw each other, their eyes were filled with shock, as well as suspicion. None of them had any idea why the four of them had been called over with such great fanfare. It was simply too strange.
However, in the Holy King's Palace, no one spoke. They were afraid of violating the palace's taboo.
"Shen Wansan, Hu Xueyan, Deng Tong, and Wu Bingjian are in the Knowledge Executor Hall."
Cao Zhengchun stood in front of the Knowledge Executor Hall and shouted.
When the four heard it, they immediately followed and stepped into the Knowledge Executor Hall.
As soon as they stepped in, they could immediately feel an invisible majesty sweeping over like a tide. It was not intentional, but they could naturally feel it after stepping in. They couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. They didn't dare to slack off in the slightest.
They didn't even dare to look up.
This was a form of respect from the bottom of their hearts.
"Commoner Shen Wansan greets the Holy King. Holy King, long live and enjoy immortal happiness."
"Commoner Hu Xueyan greets the Holy King …"
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The four of them respectfully bowed in unison. There was no disrespect in their words.
"No need for formalities, rise."
Yi Tian Xing nodded. He looked at the four of them and sized them up.
The four of them looked to be in their twenties or thirties, but in reality, they were older than thirty or forty years old. However, after cultivating and becoming cultivators, with their wealth, even if they were lacking in talent, they would still be able to reach a very high level. Cultivation, dharma companions, wealth, and land. Among them, wealth was the most important. Naturally, it was difficult for them to blend in with everyone else. Every one of their cultivation, even the lowest one, had reached the Aspect Realm.
All of them had a long lifespan, and their appearance was just a small matter.
They all had the aura of someone who was in charge of wealth and power. However, at this moment, they couldn't release any of their aura.
"Thank you, Holy King."
Hearing this, the four of them heaved a sigh of relief and bowed in response.
"Do you know why I have gathered all of you here?" Yi Tianxing said calmly.
The four of them looked at each other and said in unison, "I don't know. Please enlighten me, Holy King."
The uneasiness in their hearts didn't decrease much. After all, it was hard to calm down if they didn't know the specific purpose.
"The four of you are the four tycoons of my Da Yi. In the business world, each of you are the best. You are all rare talents. What do you think of my Da Yi's business? Everyone can speak freely. No matter what you say, you don't have to worry about being punished."
Yi Tianxing smiled and said, "Give the four business geniuses a seat."
As soon as he said this, servants immediately brought over four chairs. When Shen Wansan and the others saw this, they also sat down cautiously.
After a moment of silence, Shen Wansan said, "Holy King, the business atmosphere in Da Yi is very strong. With hundreds of schools of thought competing, all kinds of new products are invented every day. This is a great era. Moreover, the transportation matrix makes the path to the various immortal cities safer and more convenient. As long as one has foresight, courage, and can find the right target, one can take advantage of the situation and gain the qualifications to obtain wealth. The circulation of goods drives the prosperity of the immortal cities and the development of the economy. What is changing is the people of Da Yi. "
He had thought it through. Since they were already here, there was no point in speaking empty words. Instead, it would make him lose points in Yi Tianxing's eyes. Telling the truth about the situation with his own understanding was the most correct choice.
"Yes, we merchants only serve the people of the world and provide everything they need." Hu Xueyan nodded and said.
Then, the four of them spoke freely. They expressed their views on the current situation of the people of Da Yi. In their words, they complimented and praised the open business atmosphere of Da Yi from time to time. Their words were full of praise and gratitude for Da Yi.
"The four of you can reach such heights. You are all business geniuses. However, the businesses you do are all within the borders of Da Yi. If you are asked to go to the domains outside of Da Yi, how are you going to do that? "
Yi Tianxing suddenly said after listening to the four's discussion.
"What, outside of Da Yi?"
The four of them shuddered when they heard this. Their minds were shaken. With their shrewdness, they immediately understood Yi Tianxing's intention from this sentence.
He was already preparing to extend the reach of Da Yi to other domains. Moreover, he was preparing to do it in the way of business. If they joined in, they would be imperial merchants. The imperial merchants of Da Yi would have the backing of all of Da Yi.
What kind of merchants were the best in the world? That was imperial merchants. They had a natural advantage and possessed unimaginable resources. It was not just a change in identity, but also a change in status.
Then, they understood that their next answer would determine whether they could become imperial merchants or not.
Da Yi's decision to send them out to do business was definitely not just for simple business. If it was that simple, they would not be needed.
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