Although Li Ke is Li Xiu's student, Qi Niang should be his elder in terms of seniority. However, Qi Niang is not only Li Xiu's sister, but also Li Xiu's student, so she can only be Li Ke's senior sister. In addition, Qi Niang is not a few years older than them, and she always likes to get along with the children, without any etiquette of an elder. Therefore, Li Xiu's students have always called her "Sister Qi Niang".

Of course, there is no problem for students like Li Ke to call Qi Niangjie. For example, Li Jin and Ping Anlang are not allowed. For example, Li Jin refused to call Qi Niang Aunt when he was young, but he was dealt with so badly and has been honest since then.

"If I can come, I can't come?" Qi Niang asked with an unreasonable expression when she heard Li Ke's words.

"Of course I can come. Sister Qi Niang, you can visit the humble house, which really makes me feel glorious!" Li Ke hurriedly admitted his mistake. Although he didn't have many contacts with Qi Niang when he was in Chang'an, he also knew the temper of this sister.

"Haha~, this is not a place to speak, let's go in and talk!" Li Xiu also smiled and said, and he deliberately did not mention the reason why Qi Niang came to the south. With Li Ke's shrewdness and tactfulness, he did not ask again.

Li Ke's title has changed from King Shu to King Wu. Speaking of which, this is still a blessing from Li Tai. Last time Li Tai moved into Wude Hall, and finally, under the opposition of the ministers, Li Shimin had to retreat, change the title for Li Tai, and at the same time rewarded the mansion, which allowed Li Tai to move out of the palace.

However, Li Shimin was quite conscientious and felt that it was not good to just change the title of Li Tai, his son, so he simply changed the title of the other sons. Li Ke was in Yangzhou, which belonged to the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period, so he granted the title of King Wu.

At that moment, Li Ke invited Li Xiu and Qi Niang to his palace to have a tea and rest, and at the same time he asked someone to prepare a dinner party. After the three of them sat down, Li Ke asked again impatiently: "Sir, why did you come to Yangzhou this time?"

"This time it's because of official business. You should have heard about the bank, right?" Li Xiu tasted the tea at this time, and then said with a smile.

"I heard that at first I saw the bank in the official documents issued by the court, but I didn't know that it was my husband's proposal. Later, some merchants from the north often mentioned the bank, so I asked someone to inquire about it and then learned about the bank and the financial management supervision. Moreover, I have been paying attention to the bank during this period. I heard that not only there is one in Chang'an, but also even Luoyang is going to open a bank. I don't know when it will be our turn in Yangzhou?" Li Ke asked with a very interested expression.

"Haha~, the news you received is already behind. The banks in Luoyang have already been opened, and even the banks in Taiyuan are already under construction. This time I came to the south to choose a city to open a bank in the south, so that the north and south can have closer economic connections!" Li Xiu laughed when he heard this.

"That's great, but sir, what else do you choose? Just build it in our Yangzhou. If you don't say anything else, I will definitely cooperate with you. Moreover, our Yangzhou has become more and more prosperous in recent years. Although it is worse than Chang'an and Luoyang, it is at least a famous city in our Tang Dynasty!" Li Ke's eyes lit up when he heard Li Xiu's answer, and then he said anxiously.

"You have a good plan, but although Yangzhou is good, the Suzhou next door and Hangzhou are not bad either. There are also Quanzhou, Guangzhou and other more farther away, which are even more famous port cities. Now that the maritime trade is becoming more and more prosperous, these port cities have a better future!" Li Xiu said with a smile.

"Hehe, uncle, we are all one family, so the whole family naturally has to help each other, don't you?" In order to grab the bank, Li Ke threw his face aside, and even called the title of uncle. However, as long as the bank can be put into Yangzhou, he is willing to do whatever he wants him to do.

In fact, it is not a big deal about Li Ke and Li Xiula's relationship, because banks are too important to southern cities. The economy, politics and cultural centers of the Tang Dynasty are all in the Guanzhong region in the north. Although the commerce in the south is prosperous, most of the goods are transported to the north. It can be said that the economy in the south relies heavily on northern consumption. As a result, economic exchanges between the two places are also very frequent, and banks are a very important part of economic exchanges.

For example, if merchants in the south want to do business in the north, the money they carry with them is definitely essential. In the past, they could only carry the money with them. If the amount was too large, they even had to hire a special escort agency. This would not only cost a lot, but also be unsafe. However, if there is a bank in the south, they could directly deposit the money in the bank and withdraw it to the north. If the bank is located in Yangzhou, it would attract a large number of merchants to influx, which would also bring a large number of business opportunities to Yangzhou. As long as the government guides it, it would push Yangzhou's business to a higher level.

Regarding Li Kela's relationship, Li Xiu smiled calmly and said, "I don't have the final say in the bank's location, but it must combine the characteristics of each city. However, your Yangzhou is indeed a very good alternative location. Of course, Suzhou and Hangzhou are also good. As for Quanzhou and Guangzhou, it is too far away and can be given up for the time being. So if you want to get this opportunity, you have to defeat Suzhou and Hangzhou!"

"Sir, Suzhou and Hangzhou are good, but our Yangzhou has a key advantage, that is, they are closer to Guanzhong. In addition, after the bank is established, someone needs to cooperate with the bank. As a student of Mr., I can understand Mr. Mr.'s ideas best. Therefore, if the bank is built in Yangzhou, it will definitely develop better than Suzhou and Hangzhou in the future!" Li Ke was very confident at this time and said, "Since the teacher refused to go through the back door, he could only rely on his strength, and he was quite confident in this regard.

"This is indeed the advantage of your Yangzhou, but Suzhou and Hangzhou also have their own advantages. This requires me to personally make a decision in your three states, and you can combine your advantages and disadvantages, so you don't have to be too anxious!" Li Xiu smiled again at this time.

Hearing Li Xiu say this, Li Ke had to nod. At this time, the dinner was ready, and he hurriedly invited Li Xiu and Qi Niang to the banquet. Because Qi Niang is there, he did not invite anyone to accompany him, which would facilitate their teachers and students to talk. For example, when Li Ke was having a meal, he complained to Li Xiu again that his mother Yang Fei was domineering in choosing a concubine, and Li Xiu had no choice but to try to relax him.
Chapter completed!