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Chapter 1803 Shaking Public Sentiment

Ren Jinnu knew that the King would definitely be staying with the Queen tonight.

"I need to see her at least tomorrow," he said immediately upon hearing this.

"Just squeeze in a little bit, okay?"

"I have something to tell Your Majesty."

Zhao Yuan saw the expectant look on Ren Jinnu's face.

I couldn't bear to disappoint her.

He then jumped into the carriage.

Zhao Yuan sat down with his arm around Ren Jinnu.

"Is there something you need?"

Ren Jinnu smiled and said, "The Nanjing branch has already opened."

"I selected five state capitals for JD.com,"

"The personnel have already been sent over,"

"The shops are the best in the city,"

"We can open for business once the renovations are complete."

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "Well done."

"I have already driven back the Liao soldiers,"

"You can send people to open branches in Daming Prefecture of Beijing and various prefectures in Hebei."

"what?"

Ren Jinnu cried out in surprise.

The incredible Tao

"Your Majesty has repelled the Liao army so quickly?"

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "Yes."

"They were forced to retreat after just one battle,"

"We've acquired another fine steed,"

"I'm back now."

The official gazette reported that the Great Liang Dynasty was determined to resist foreign aggression.

After the news of the king personally leading the troops into battle,

The entire capital was abuzz with discussions about resisting the Liao.

Every day, passionate poems are sung in the streets and alleys.

Some scholars even abandoned their studies to join the army.

They prepared to go to the front lines to fight against the Liao.

Unexpectedly, while everyone was preparing to reinforce the front lines,

The king, however, had already driven back the Liao troops and returned.

All the women gazed with burning eyes at the king who had created this miracle.

The temperature inside the carriage seemed to have suddenly risen.

Ren Jinnu even felt that the king's sweat smelled very manly.

She nestled softly in the king's arms.

Zhao Yuan asked with a smile, "How are the banks in Tokyo?"

When Ren Jinnu talked about her work,

Soon the muscles and bones were back.

Sit up.

"After the news of the Liao invasion and His Majesty's expedition spread,"

"Many wealthy families in the city have come to mortgage their houses and land,"

"In the past few days, more than three million strings of cash have been loaned out."

"The people of the city were moved by the king,"

"I've saved over a million strings of cash here and there,"

"They say it's to support the royal family."

"However, those wealthy families are truly despicable,"

"Commander Shi Qian told me,"

"Many of those wealthy families have moved their money outside the city,"

“Once the Liao troops march south, they will be able to escape.”

"They mortgaged everything they couldn't carry,"

"Several pawnshops in the city have stopped accepting pawns."

"However, I believe Your Majesty will be able to hold off the Liao army,"

"So the Ministry of Revenue was allowed to deposit another two million strings of cash,"

“I will lend money to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements.”

"Commander Shi Qian has recorded all those who were preparing to flee,"

"They said they would wait for the king to return and hand it over to him."

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "It's only human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm."

"Don't worry about them."

"Aren't there still many people supporting us?"

"Although the Royal Bank operates under the royal name,"

"But in principle, it's still about doing business,"

"Don't get involved in too much politics."

"As long as they have suitable collateral,"

"We'll lend them the money."

"Anyway, you'll collect interest when it's due,"

"No interest and collateral."

Ren Jinnu nodded and said, "That's what I think too."

"Wait until they find out that the King has already defeated the Liao army,"

"It's too late to regret it."

"With three million strings of cash, we can earn thirty thousand strings of cash in interest in a month."

Zhao Yuan looked at Ren Jinnu's greedy appearance and laughed.

"Once the news spreads that the Western Xia has dispatched 400,000 troops to invade,"

"Perhaps another wave of people will come to pawn their belongings."

After Zhong Shidao submitted a memorial regarding the Western Xia,

Zhao Yuan, however, feared that this would undermine public morale.

They're still suppressing this news.

News of Zhao Yuan's victory over the Liao army only arrived this afternoon.

Only a few people in the imperial court knew about it.

However, Zhao Yuan has already instructed the Imperial Secretariat to publish the news in tomorrow's official gazette.

The news will spread throughout the city tomorrow.

Ren Jinnu exclaimed in surprise, "The Western Xia has invaded with 400,000 troops?"

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, we've already occupied several border prefectures."

"However, those prefectures have not submitted to our dynasty either,"

"Therefore, the emperor suppressed the news,"

"I will immediately lead troops to reinforce General Zhong."

Ren Jinnu asked, "When does His Majesty plan to announce the news?"

"It should be in a few days,"

"First, announce the news of the defeat of the Liao Kingdom,"

"Boost morale, and then announce the news of the Western Xia invasion,"

"So as not to cause the people worry."

Ren Jinnu said happily, "In that case,"

"Perhaps someone will pay us interest twice a month."

Zhao Yuan asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Chapter 1804 Refund Issued

Ren Jinnu laughed and said, "Think about it,"

"These past few days, many people have been borrowing money because they're afraid the King won't be able to hold off the Liao army,"

"They fear the Liao army will advance south, making it easier for them to flee,"

"I don't need this money to make a living."

"If they hear that the King has already repelled the Liao army,"

"The money will definitely be returned."

"After all, it's not safe to leave so much money outside the city."

"The minimum loan term is one month,"

"They only borrowed it for a few days,"

"You also need to pay one month's interest."

"Wait until news of the Western Xia invasion spreads,"

"They'll probably come to borrow money again,"

"Wouldn't we have to pay interest a second time then?"

Zhao Yuan gave Ren Jinnu a sharp rap on the head and laughed.

"You're such a money-grubber!"

"Aren't you afraid that the Western Xia's 400,000-strong army will march on Tokyo?"

'By then, all the money will belong to the Western Xia people.'

Ren Jinnu looked at Zhao Yuan with reverence and said,

"Your Majesty will surely defeat the Western Xia people,"

"Who in the world doesn't know that His Majesty's army is invincible?"

"Now they've even driven back the Liao Kingdom,"