In the former majestic lobby, there were tables of wine and food placed in the lobby. The invitations were arranged to sit down in their seats. There were Jinyiwei guards outside, and no one was allowed to approach.

Gu Xuewen sat in his seat nervously. When he came just now, he realized that the Jinyiwei not only invited him, but also the famous wealthy businessmen in the capital. They also had some business dealings with each other. However, except for saying hello when he first came in, these wealthy businessmen are now feeling like they were on pins and pins and pins, all of whom were secretly worried about their destiny.

Li Jie had actually been here a long time ago, but he did not immediately come forward to greet these wealthy businessmen. Zhu Yunxiu also came with him. After all, such a good opportunity, of course he had to learn something from him.

Zhu Yunxiu was also very excited. He also wanted to know what method Li Jie could use to get these wealthy businessmen to take the initiative to take the initiative to take the money?

After the people came, Li Jie stepped out of the back hall, and Zhu Yunxiu followed Li Jie as a young follower. Anyway, these wealthy businessmen didn't know him, and they wouldn't have thought that he, the emperor's grandson, would appear here.

Gu Xuewen and others, who were uneasy, saw that someone finally came out, and they all stood up immediately. However, when they saw Li Jie, they were all stunned. Although Li Jie was wearing official uniforms, they were too young. Even among them, some of their grandsons were older than Li Jie.

After Li Jie came to everyone, he slowly glanced at the wealthy businessmen, and then introduced himself: "My name is Li Jie, the current prince's companion, and he is also the commander of the patrol guard!"

As soon as Li Jie said the words, all the wealthy businessmen below were in an uproar. They were not surprised by Li Jie's official position, but by the name Li Jie. As businessmen, they certainly knew who Li Jie was, and they also knew that Li Shanchang had been killed before, but Li Jie and Li Qi were safe and sound because they married the princess.

However, others are concerned about Li Jie's identity, but Gu Xuewen is concerned about Li Jie's position as a patrol inspector. He hesitated for a moment and finally stood up and asked: "Li Bandu, are you the position of patrol inspector? Do you say that all the affairs of coastal defense are under your control?"

"Not bad? As long as it is related to coastal defense, I have the right to control it!" Li Zhi nodded. He was also looking at Gu Xuewen while speaking. He was also very concerned about Shen Wansan's son-in-law. Now Gu Xuewen is interested in his position as the official position of the coastal defense patrol envoy, which is also expected by him. After all, the Shen family's overseas business is closely related to coastal defense.

Gu Xuewen also felt a little moved when he heard this. He seemed to have a guess. If it was really as he guessed, then this time it would not be a Hongmen Banquet, but a great thing.

Thinking of this, Gu Xuewen was a little more courageous. He immediately asked excitedly again, "Why did Li Bandu summon us merchants to come?"

Gu Xuewen's words were also a question that all wealthy businessmen wanted to ask, so their eyes were all focused on Li Jie.

However, Li Jie did not rush to answer, but glanced at everyone in the scene again. This time he invited more than 20 wealthy businessmen, all of whom were leaders in various industries? For example, Gu Xuewen, who took over the Shen family's industry? The Shen family was not only the largest maritime businessman in the past, but also the largest silk merchant in the south? Nearly half of the silk production in the country is related to the Shen family.

"I invite you here today. There is indeed a key matter to discuss." Li Jie finally spoke at this time. But he deliberately paused when he said this. Then his tone became extremely solemn. "But this matter is of great importance. After you have heard it today, you will never allow external rumor. If there is any news from the outside world in the future, no matter who leaked it, you all will be arrested and questioned!"

As soon as Li Jie said the last words, Gu Xuewen and others looked at each other. They could guarantee that they would not leak the secrets, but they could not guarantee that others would not leak the secrets. However, Li Jie didn't care about so much at all. As long as someone leaked the secrets, they would arrest them all for being punished for their crimes. Isn't this too unreasonable?

"Li Bandu, we are just a mere businessman. We really can't bear any heavy responsibility. Can we not listen to such a major thing?" At this time, a fat businessman mustered up the courage to speak. This man's surname is Lu and has more than a dozen large-scale shipbuilding workshops under his command. However, after the sea ban, his family's business was also greatly affected. Now he can only build some river boats to maintain his life.

"No, you have to listen to this matter if you don't listen!" Li Jie said very domineeringly, and now everyone showed helpless expressions. As the saying goes, senior officials are crushed to death, not to mention that they are civilians, and there is no room for resistance in the face of officials like Li Jie.

"Okay, don't be upset. In fact, this incident is also a great thing for you!" Li Jie said this and then continued, "Just a month ago, His Majesty ordered the nine fishermen to move to the coastal area and join the old subordinates of Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng and others, and will attack Japan after training!"

"Buzz~" As soon as Li Jie said, these wealthy businessmen immediately seemed to be in a bad mood. After all, after the initial shock, they immediately started to discuss. After all, this news was too amazing, and there was no sign in advance. Moreover, why did they not send the imperial army to the expedition to Japan, but Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng's old subordinates?

"Li Bandu, although this matter is important, what does it have to do with us?" Another wealthy businessman stood up and asked.

"Good question!" Li Jie smiled slightly, "This time the expedition to Japan was mainly to completely explain the hidden dangers of the Japanese pirates. The Japanese hangs overseas. If you want to go to the war, you must have a ship and a large amount of material support will be required in the future. However, this time the imperial court did not send a large army to the war, so someone also needs to do these things!"

As soon as Li Jie said the words, the wealthy businessmen below immediately calmed down because they didn't know what Li Jie said. If they were asked to come forward, who would pay for these materials and who would bear the transportation costs?

Seeing that these wealthy businessmen were not talking, Li Jie also laughed in his heart. It seemed that these wealthy businessmen were all the masters who did not show any rabbits or eagles. If they wanted to make them suffer some blood, they also had to show some sincerity.

Thinking of this, Li Jiemin cleared his throat and said again: "Tell you the truth. Your Majesty is bound to win this expedition. At least he must control the Kyushu Island in Japan. In this way, the exchanges between Kyushu Island and the Ming Dynasty will be closely related, and even some maritime trade will be restored..."

"That's serious!" Before Li Jie finished speaking, Gu Xuewen stood up excitedly and said loudly, his elegant face turned red. After all, their Shen family made a fortune by relying on the sea trade, but because of the Ming Dynasty's sea ban, the financial path was cut off at once. Now he heard that sea trade might recover, even if it was just a line in Japan, it was enough to make him excited.

Not only Gu Xuewen, but also other wealthy businessmen also showed excitement at this time. All of them were specially selected by Li Jie. Everyone's business is related to sea trade. With the sea ban, they suffered the greatest losses. Although they can still be rich, they are far from being compared with before.

Looking at these people's excited appearance, Li Jie also smiled with satisfaction: "I know you are the most affected by the sea ban, but you must also understand that the sea ban is mainly targeted by the Japanese pirates. You are just implicated by the Japanese pirates. Now the court has a way to completely solve the Japanese pirates, and it may not be a day when the sea ban is completely lifted in the future!"

"Wow~" Li Jie's last sentence also ignited everyone's passion. The merchants who were deeply suffering from the sea ban all their excited faces flushed. Some even grabbed the wine pot on the table and drank it so hard to calm down their excitement.

However, these people have been in the mall for a long time, so they quickly calmed down after being excited. Gu Xuewen stood up again and asked, "Li Bandu, there is no free lunch in the world. Just tell me, what do we need to pay?"

"Good!" Li Jie immediately exclaimed, and he also saw that Gu Xuewen had a high prestige among these people, so his words could also represent the attitude of these people.

"Then I'll tell the truth. The people who attacked Japan now lack money, food and supplies. I'll call you here just to discuss the investment!" Li Jie said again.

When they heard that they had to pay, all the merchants calmed down. After exchanging glances with each other, Gu Xuewen finally said: "Li Bandu, it's okay to pay for it, but I want to ask, what specific benefits can we get?"

Although Li Jie had drawn a big pie to remove the sea ban before, it was still too broad for them. If there were no practical benefits, it would not be easy to get them, smart businessmen, to contribute money and efforts.

Li Jie had known that these merchants were not so easy to impress, so he immediately said solemnly: "The right to go to sea! If you are willing to send supplies, or even help the court transport, I can convince the court to let you have the fleet to go to sea with the army, and there is also a franchise. The materials seized by the attack on Japan can only be traded with you. After attacking Kyushu Island, you also have priority in the commercial transactions between the two sides!"

Every time Li Jie said a condition, Gu Xuewen and others were excited. Since the sea ban, their fleets could not go out to sea without permission, let alone trade with the outside world. Now Li Jie has given them the right to go out to sea, even the franchise and priority trading rights. Even if it is limited to Japan, the benefits are enough to make them moved.

"Actually, I know that you hate the sea ban very much. I also hate the sea ban. But you have to eat it in one bite. If the Japanese affairs are done, it will be equivalent to opening a hole in the sea ban, and you will have the chance to tear the gap even bigger in the future!"

Li Jie deliberately paused again when he said this, then smiled and said, "Now I have expressed my sincerity, it's time to look at your sincerity!"
Chapter completed!