Chapter 28: The First Emperor (2)

  Cao Wu Shang chuckled.

  With a mysterious look on his face, and a hint of envy in his eyes, he looked at Liu Guan and said: "Ah Guan, I told you, this guy is lucky because he's foolish!"

  "What does it mean?"

  "Just now, the county magistrate summoned my old father to the government office. After returning, my father kept shaking his head and said that the world has really changed... Ah Kan, didn't you exchange your knife cloth for Qin currency earlier? The old man said that from today on, all currencies circulating in the market except for Qin currency will be abolished. Moreover, three days later, the "Guanshi Law" will be implemented... Ah Kan, this time you little brat is really prosperous!"

  Liu Jian was caught off guard and stared blankly at Cao Wu Shang.

  It was actually Shi who was the first to sober up and grabbed Cao Wu Shang, "What you said about 'Guan Shi Lu', do you know what it's about?"

  "Hmm, I didn't ask about this, and even if I did, the old man wouldn't tell me. But from what I vaguely heard him mention, it seems that something that used to be worth a few cents is now available for half a dollar or maybe even cheaper."

  The prices of all goods are uniformly stipulated. If anyone violates this rule, they will be punished according to the Qin law, and I heard it's quite severe."

  Unified price regulation?

  Liu Kan couldn't help but let out an "ah". Although Cao Wu Shang spoke vaguely, Liu Kan felt a sense of familiarity.

  Macro-control, planned economy?

  "Ah Jian, what's wrong?"

  Shen Shi Qi looked at Liu Jian with a puzzled expression, not quite understanding why he was so shocked. But then Liu Jian burst out laughing, his smile radiant as if he had eaten honey. A moment later, he laughed loudly and hugged Shen Shi Qi tightly, "Ah Qi, we've made it! We're rich!"

  Yes, it's prosperous!

  Liu Quan had long been expecting the unification of currency, and it finally appeared. What he didn't expect was that along with the unification of currency, perhaps the most primitive planned economy system in the world also emerged? Guanshiliu, guanshiliu... It seems like I need to study it carefully. Liu Quan, who had experienced the era of planned economy in his previous life, keenly sensed its benefits.

  At first, I felt dizzy and my head was swelling, but I quickly reacted.

  Yes, it's really developed... Thinking about it, 7,000 yuan suddenly became 1.5 million, this kind of wealth growth is terrifying.

  This guy Ah Jian is really a lucky star!

  Haha, I'm also very impressive, otherwise how could I make such a brilliant decision? 150,000, 150,000...

  Enormous happiness, it can be said that Xun Yu's mind was already dizzy. And Cao Wushang beside him was stunned, somewhat puzzled. Liu Quan was so excited, he could understand. But Xun Yu... what did he have to do with him? Could it be... Cao Wushang's eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

  "A Qi, you can't be..."

  "With money, I've got money! Tomorrow, I'll return this whole house and build a new one. I'll buy new furniture. Damn it, I've got money, I've got money... Make two sets of clothes, I'll wear one set and throw the other to him."

  "You damn thing!" Cao Wu Shang didn't care about the wound on his leg, rushed over and grabbed Shen Shi, "Such a good thing, why didn't you tell me? Your mother's, you'd better tell me honestly, how many Qin coins did you exchange? I, I, I'm going to eat you well."

  "One and a half million, one and a half million!"

  This time, however, it was Cao Wujin's turn to be stunned.

  "Ai, regarding the house matter, you'd better slow down!"

  Liu Jian was the first to come to his senses, "Don't forget, we still have big things to do... Alright, tomorrow morning, let's go to the government office to request an audience with the county magistrate. Didn't you say you've already found a place? Let's get ready for action! A mere 1.5 million is just the beginning."

  "That's right, that's right, it's just the beginning!"

  Shan Yu's hair was disheveled and he couldn't stop grinning foolishly. Cao Wushang, however, looked at Liu Yan with a puzzled expression, then glanced at Shan Yu.

  "Ah Jian, what's going on? Can you count me in?"

  Liu Kan smiled and said: "Nonsense! When I discussed this matter with Old Tang, you were already included."

  "But I don't have any money!"

  He smiled slyly and said, "Old Cao, don't worry... what's the big deal about not having money? We're brothers, aren't we?"

  But if you don't have money, then you'll have to put in effort! By the way, Ah Juan is preparing to build a house, can you help out?

  Cao Wu Shang smiled foolishly, "Ah Qiang's new house, I wouldn't say it but I'll definitely lend a hand. How about this, I'll go back and discuss with the old master, find the best land for you. Once it's developed, you'll be worry-free...hmm, I'll go talk to him now."

  Liu Quan hastily stopped Cao Wushang and said, "Old Cao, I don't want any good land. In the west of Pei County, there is a piece of swampy land, I have already decided to take that place."

  Marshland is land located on the edge of a swamp, which ordinary people generally don't want.

  Cao Wu Shang was taken aback, "What do you want to do with the swamp?"

  Shen Shi's soft voice said: "Ah Guan is an outsider, this time unifying the round coin will definitely make many people jealous. If he gets any more benefits, he will become a public enemy. The swamp is just a swamp, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. In these extraordinary times, one less thing is better than one more... Old Cao, don't look at me, although we are older than Ah Guan, but when it comes to considering things in the long run, the two of us really can't compare to Ah Guan."

  Cao Wushang nodded slightly.

  "Right, let's call Tang Ge over later. We'll discuss it tonight and see how to get started... Hmm, Guan Shi Lu, Guan Shi Lu... I'll go find Zhao Da Ge later and ask him about the content of Guan Shi Lu, don't want any unexpected situations."

  "It's also true that Qin law is severe, and one small mistake will lead to punishment. It wouldn't be bad to study it some more before speaking."

  Shan Shi deeply agreed with Liu Kan's cautious attitude. Liu Kan proposed, Shan Shi reconsidered, and Tang Li would likely agree as well. Since everyone was saying the same thing, Cao Wu Shang, who hadn't contributed a single penny, didn't have any objections either.

  Liu Jian changed his clothes and prepared to go out to find Zhao Tuo.

  Zhao Tuo is now quite leisurely, his task is to cooperate with Ren Yongping to pacify the bandits. Now that the bandits have been pacified, he has nothing to do. Every day, he and the 800 Qin soldiers left behind by Meng Tian are stationed outside the city of Pei County, training troops and horses, and from another aspect assisting Ren Yong in carrying out military intimidation.

  Liu Jian and Zhao Tuo have a good relationship, having fought side by side before. By the way, Liu Jian also plans to return that Wu Shan sword to Zhao Tuo.

  Just about to go out, but heard footsteps coming.

  A figure rushed over from outside and, upon seeing Liu Juan, burst into tears. "Ah Juan, Ah Juan, something's happened to my older brother!"