Changsun Chong was well aware of the refined steel output of various workshops in Chang'an City, and even the entire Guanzhong Road.

It is precisely because of this that the Changsun family dares to hoard.

"Mr. Lang, we also find it strange. My subordinates have also inquired about the so-called iron-making workshop of Prince Chu's Mansion. It was built there many years ago, but not a pound of iron has been produced."

Seeing Changsun Chong on the verge of rage, the servant responsible for inquiring about the news was also trembling with fear, fearing that he would be angered.

"Today alone, 60,000 to 70,000 kilograms of fine steel were dumped everywhere. It is absolutely impossible that these fine steels were hoarded before. Otherwise, there would be no need for Guanshishan Academy to beg us to purchase steel bars last year.

Already."

Although Changsun Chong was on the verge of rage, his mind was still clear.

Of course, he also thought of a possibility.

Ever since Xu Jingzong went to buy steel bars from his own company, could this have been a trap laid out by Li Kuan?

Thinking of this, Changsun Chong's face turned pale.

"Has Aye not returned home yet?"

Every critical moment, Changsun Chong would think of his father.

"Not yet, but I guess it will be soon."

"Go and see if you can get some samples of the fine steel shipped from Prince Chu's palace. I want them tonight."

Changsun Chong took a deep breath, feeling that his biggest test in these years was about to come.

While Changsun Chong was talking to his subordinates, Changle Princess Li Lizhi, who was standing outside the door, couldn't help but sigh and quietly returned to her room.

Originally, the relationship between Li Lizhi and Li Kuan was pretty good.

From time to time, I would go to Prince Chu's Mansion with Li Xueyan and the others.

However, since marrying into the eldest grandson's family...

During this period, Li Lizhi has been in conflict.

She knew to some extent that Changsun's family had accumulated a large amount of iron and fine steel.

The fact that Guanshishan Academy failed to purchase steel bars from the Changsun family became a hot topic among the nobles after the morning meeting that day.

In addition, Li Kuan accepted the task of the Ministry of Revenue some time ago.

Li Lizhi is more conflicted than ever.

On one side is my second brother, on the other side is my husband.

It’s difficult!

…

In the Chu Palace, Wu Meiniang also heard about what happened today.

As soon as Li Kuan came back from outside, she took the initiative to ask for a meeting.

"Mei Niang, do you have anything to do with me today?"

Seeing Wu Meiniang who had lost some weight, I thought about how little I had cared about her in the past six months.

Li Kuan had a look of shame on his face.

"Your Majesty, can't I come to you if I have nothing to do?"

Wu Meiniang responded coquettishly, which made Li Kuan not know how to answer.

My own princess is still pregnant, so it seems that this moment is not suitable for anything to happen to Wu Meiniang, right?

"Haha, Mei Niang, you are joking. I naturally welcome you to come to me at any time."

Seeing the unnatural smile on Li Kuan's face, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but feel happy.

"I heard that the iron-making workshop in the palace produced tens of thousands of kilograms of fine steel in one go today?"

The whole city of Chang'an was in an uproar, and Wu Meiniang naturally knew what happened today.

In fact, the rise in steel prices has been the hot news in recent months.

"That's right, I promised the Ministry of Revenue to lower the steel price to the level at the beginning of last year within three months. It's been almost a month, and I think it's time to take action."

Li Kuan glanced at Wu Meiniang curiously, but he didn't expect that she would talk to him about this matter today.

When it comes to discussing business, she comes to see him every day, and he is not afraid.

It doesn't matter even if Cheng Jingwen is sitting next to her.

"The prince directly reduced the price of fine steel to the level at the beginning of last year in one day, which can certainly cause a huge response, but Mei Niang feels that if this process is changed to reducing the price by 10% every day until it drops to the level at the beginning of last year, this kind of

The method may make it more uncomfortable for the opponent.”

In the past year, Wu Meiniang also studied Li Kuan's character in depth and knew that when talking about business, he would not be angry even if his servants spoke very directly.

So I didn't beat around the bush, but directly stated my suggestion.

"Reducing the price by 10% every day? Would this be better?"

To be honest, Li Kuan was not a business genius in his previous life.

It was only with the help of more than a thousand years of perspective that he became prosperous in the Tang Dynasty.

Now that Wu Meiniang said this, he was a little curious about the difference between the two methods.

"Yes. The price of fine steel has been rising for more than a year. Suddenly, the prince directly dropped the price back to the level at the beginning of last year. It is easy for interested people to take this opportunity to buy and hoard.

Needless to say, those like the Changsun family, who are originally rivals, are afraid of causing other distinguished families to follow suit and find it profitable. In this case, no matter how much fine steel the prince has, he may not be able to sell it."

Wu Meiniang did not know the output of refined steel in the new iron-making workshop. She simply judged the possible consequences of this matter based on existing experience.

In fact, if Li Kuan does not have enough refined steel inventory, the possibility of this happening is really high.

Even if he is Changsun Wuji, seeing that the price of fine steel is so low, according to common sense, it is impossible for it to drop significantly. On the contrary, it may rebound at any time.

In this way, it would be a good way to buy the fine steel sold by Prince Chu's Mansion.

Buying the bottom, what a great opportunity!

"There is indeed the possibility you mentioned."

Li Kuan quickly figured out Wu Meiniang's concerns and couldn't help but think highly of her.

"But if we adopt the method of reducing the price by 10% every day, then the message sent will be different."

Seeing that Li Kuan recognized her point of view, Wu Meiniang smiled and continued: "On the one hand, it is only a 10% reduction. It is difficult to strengthen the determination of the Changsun family to resist, and it is also difficult to attract other noble families to join this game.

On the other hand, for those who purchase fine steel, if they find that the price is falling every day, they will constantly expect it in their hearts, thinking that it will continue to fall tomorrow, and the demand for fine steel on the market will become smaller."

"The supply has increased, but the demand has temporarily become smaller, and prices are falling every day. As a result, the Changsun family will feel uncomfortable."

Li Kuan couldn't help but continued and said, this method is indeed better than his own.

It seems that the method is more gentle, but this feeling of slow knife cutting will definitely make the eldest son's family more uncomfortable.

This is like the stock market in later generations. If there is no limit on the rise or fall, it will fall by half in one day. Although the investors feel very painful, they will accept it after a few days.

On the contrary, if the limit is lowered every day and a dozen or so are given to you in succession, what will it feel like...

Looking at Wu Meiniang with a beautiful face and excellent figure, Li Kuan couldn't help but sigh.

The queen is the queen, this IQ is absolutely crushing.

…

Red sleeves add fragrance and read at night.

As night falls, several huge whale oil candles have been lit in the lobby.

Li Kuan rarely chatted with Wu Meiniang for more than half an hour, but he admired her business ability.

The Wu family was a family of merchants in Bingzhou. Although when Wu Meiniang was born, the warrior Xun was already well-developed because of his active participation in Li Yuan's Taiyuan army.

However, the family business has not declined, and Wu Meiniang has been exposed to many business things since she was a child.

Of course, the most important thing is her different IQ and EQ. Otherwise, if there are so many people who have been exposed to it since childhood, how many people would have this insight?

"Mei Niang, let's do this. I'll tell Xuance that from now on, you will be responsible for part of the business affairs in the palace."

It's not Li Kuan's style to leave such a talented person unused.

Besides, when Wu Meiniang came to see her, it was obvious that she also wanted to let Li Kuan see her talent.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

Wu Meiniang was not polite either.

This is a better opportunity to get in touch with Li Kuan.

After nearly six months of adjustment, she has adapted to the current situation again.

In the position of princess, I have no chance.

But the concubine can still compete for herself.

"As for the fine steel, you don't have to worry. The amount of fine steel produced by the palace's iron-making workshop is definitely beyond your imagination. Whether it is the eldest son's family or other noble families, if you want to stock up on a batch of cheap goods, then
To be continued...