Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 209: Surprise, the trade will be reopened

Ning Zhiwei walked on the street, looking at the brand new city. The roads were clean and tidy, and there were more pedestrians on the road.

She took back the more than 30 shops from the Jiang family and returned all the looted shops to the people. She also gave each family ten taels of silver to help them reopen the shops. This ancient city, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, gradually regained its vitality.

"The city lord has issued another notice, go and take a look."

As soon as the notice was published, countless people rushed over, and the literate scholars' eyes widened, "Oh my God, is this true?"

The people around couldn't help but get anxious, "Don't get excited, tell me what happened?"

The scholar's heart was beating wildly. "City Lord Ning said that the trade fair will be opened soon. Those who are interested can register with the government."

The whole audience was in an uproar. After 16 years, is the trade fair going to be reopened? What a great thing.

“Can we, the common people, enter too?”

The scholar read it quickly and said, "Yes, there will be two inner and outer markets. Big merchants will enter the inner market to trade, and the outer market will form a trade street for ordinary people from both countries to trade with each other."

In this way, ordinary people can also earn some money to support their families.

“At the same time, there will be a food court that only sells food, and anyone who wants to go can go there.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the hearts of countless peddlers and hawkers began to beat faster. Ahhhh, they also had a chance.

Everyone is eager to try, everyone is excited, and everyone is thinking about how to make money.

But, ordinary people have a hard time getting enough to eat, so where do they get the capital to start a small business?

The scholar's voice sounded again, "The common people can also borrow money from the government..."

At this point, ordinary people were all upset. "Wait a minute, does this mean that we can borrow money from the government to do business?"

The scholar was also shocked. "Yes, small businesses with less than ten taels of silver can borrow money."

Ten taels of silver are enough for a small business.

"How much is the interest?"

"No interest." The scholar rubbed his eyes, suspecting that there was something wrong with his eyes.

Everyone was shocked. No interest? So good?

"This is a people-friendly policy promoted by City Lord Ning, but it also has a threshold."

"Say it quickly."

Firstly, the applicant must have a clear plan, including what kind of small business he wants to start, how to purchase goods, how to sell goods, and whether he has enough manpower. The plan will only be issued after it is reviewed and approved.

Second, there must be some collateral, such as houses, fields, farm tools, etc.

Third, the money must be repaid within a certain period of time. If it cannot be repaid, one must work for the government for free until the money is repaid.

This avoids malicious lending and puts an end to those who want to get something for nothing, and lends money to those who really need it.

As soon as the news came out, the seven cities were in an uproar. People came from all directions, and merchants also came from all over.

Big merchants had to pay a fee to obtain a qualification card, and only with this card were they eligible to enter the trade. For every transaction they made, they had to pay a certain percentage of management fees.

But even so, it couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the wealthy businessmen.

The trade only opens once every sixteen years, so we must seize the opportunity.

In just a few days, an additional 200,000 silver coins appeared in the account, which was just the deposit.

This money was then lent to ordinary people, allowing them to find ways to start small businesses on their own.

Young Master Duan was the most tired. He got up the earliest every day and went to bed the latest at night. The dark circles under his eyes were very scary, but he could never finish his daily work. He had no choice but to ask his younger brothers and sisters to come.

"Don't do random audits. If there are any mistakes, our Duan family will be responsible for paying the compensation."

The Duan family will make up for the money that cannot be collected.

Duan Xin's mouth was crooked, "You make us work, and we have to pay for it? Ning Zhiwei, she is more cruel than Zhou Paopi."

Fourth Young Master Duan said angrily, "Then just don't pass it at all."

He had never known that ordinary people had such hardship. They had to rely on porridge with water to fill their stomachs every day. It was called porridge, but in fact it was mostly water. Their clothes were patched again and again, and there was not a single good piece of clothing in the whole family.

It is said that this is still good. In some places, people can't survive and have to sell their children.

"No, there are quotas every day."

"Ah ah ah."

Young Master Duan looked at his younger brother and sister who were almost going crazy and could only sigh silently. Comparing yourself with others will only make you more angry.

They were suppressed by Ning Zhiwei.

Young Master Duan didn't understand, "Why does she have to lend money to the poor? It's too complicated. It would be much easier to lend money directly to the rich businessmen."

Duan Sanshao had a complicated look on his face. "What she wants is to share the wealth with the people and make life easier for ordinary people."

She said, what's so difficult about making money? What's difficult is to ensure that the people under your jurisdiction live and work in peace and contentment, and have enough food and clothing.

She really thinks differently.

The Duan brothers and sisters were all stunned.

The streets were bustling with people, horse-drawn carriages passing by in an endless stream, shops lined up on both sides of the street with flags fluttering in the wind, and stalls one after another were crowded with customers and the sound of shouting continued.

As soon as the officials, wealthy businessmen and nobles who came to pay a visit to Ning Zhiwei entered the city, they were stunned by the scene before them.

Did I go to the wrong place? Why is the once deserted Yumen Pass so lively?

The high city walls have been completely renovated and the roads have been renovated. There is a road for carriages and a road for pedestrians, separated on both sides.

The streets are clean and tidy, and soldiers patrolling back and forth give people a full sense of security.

"What? The inn is full?"

"Yes, sorry, there are too many guests recently and the inn is already full."

His men went to several hotels in a row, but they were all full. The Zheng family was dumbfounded. What was going on?

The Zheng family is a noble family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. The direct branch is in the south of the Yangtze River, and this branch of theirs took root in the northwest and became a powerful family after several generations of operation.

They didn't give face to anyone, and even secretly looked down on the royal family in their hearts, and were unwilling to send women from their clan to the palace as concubines.

They didn't want to come when Ning Zhiwei summoned them this time, but when they heard that trade was going to be opened, they immediately came with their families.

"Go and tell the innkeeper that our Zheng family wants to book this inn. All other guests should leave."

The shopkeeper refused with a smile on his face, "No, we don't have such rules in Yumen Pass. The city lord said that no one is allowed to cause trouble here."

There are border troops patrolling not far away. They will rush over immediately after a shout.

The Zheng family didn't want to make a big fuss over such a small matter.

The head of the Zheng family glanced at the butler, who immediately raised the price, "Here are five hundred taels of silver as compensation for the other guests."

The shopkeeper shook his head without hesitation, "No, we have principles, how can we chase customers away?"

"One thousand taels of silver."

The shopkeeper was a little shaken, "It's not impossible to discuss it."

"Two thousand taels."

The shopkeeper immediately smiled happily, "Okay, I'll go vacate the house right away, everyone please wait."

As soon as he turned around, his smile disappeared and he immediately passed the message to the city lord.

“City Lord, the Zheng family, the Yu family, the Du family, and the Lian family have all entered the city.”

Ning Zhiwei had amassed a fortune in the capital before, and now he is rich enough to rival a country. However, city construction requires money, and maintaining an army requires money. He spends money like water every day and cannot spend it easily.

"Everything went according to plan."

"Yes."