Chapter 1381

Hearing this, Wu Zhao also looked over.

Gao Yang said as if it were a matter of course, "What can be done? Then just consider it their gain."

Once these words were spoken, Wu Zhao and Shangguan Wan'er were stunned.

But immediately after, they heard Gao Yang continue.

"But looking at the seven kingdoms of the world, how many such people can there be?"

"Even if they make a huge profit and sell, I will continue to pull up the price and sweep the goods—will they take the bait? Greed... is always a human nature that is hard to overcome!"

"This economic war—the most vicious part is not how hidden or insidious it is, but that it is a completely open conspiracy. Even if many people see that there is a problem and sense something is wrong, they still cannot suppress the greed in their hearts."

"Just like the Tulip bubble I mentioned earlier; the people of the whole country knew it was a hype, but they still couldn't help but enter the game. This is human nature."

Wu Zhao's gaze was solemn, and then she sighed, "Human nature is truly the most terrifying thing in this world!"

"Minister Gao, what do you think the price of Zhao Gao will climb to today once the news from the morning court spreads?"

"I guess that in less than two hours, it will rise to two taels and five qian per bolt, and... there will be a price but no goods!"

Once these words were spoken.

Shangguan Wan'er and Wu Zhao were both somewhat shocked.

"Two hours, and it will rise another five hundred wen?"

"Minister Gao, aren't your words a bit too exaggerated?"

Although Wu Zhao knew Gao Yang's ability, she was still somewhat surprised by this number.

And what Gao Yang said was that there would be a price but no market!

"Your Majesty, why not have a bet?"

Gao Yang said jokingly.

"What do you want to bet?"

Hearing this, Wu Zhao instantly became interested.

"Let's bet on the spring outing. If I am right, I ask Your Majesty to issue an imperial decree ordering Minister Shangguan to go on an outing with me."

Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er was instantly ashamed and angry.

Going on a spring outing with this guy—who knows what would happen!

"Your Majesty..."

But Wu Zhao said, "I accept this bet."

Afterwards.

Wu Zhao said to Li Long, who was standing not far away, "Li Long, order the palace guards to disguise themselves and keep an eye on the price of Zhao Gao in Changancheng at all times!"

"Report to me at any time!"

Li Long bowed and said loudly, "Yes!"

Soon, Li Long went down.

Wu Zhao looked at Gao Yang, unconvinced, "Rising five hundred wen in two hours, and having a price but no market—I don't believe you, Gao Yang, can predict this accurately?"

Gao Yang just calmly picked up the tea on the table and took a shallow sip.

"..."

At the same time.

Along with the spread of the news, the entire Changancheng exploded.

Especially the major silk shops that had sensed the trend and had been paying attention all along received the news at the first opportunity.

Shangyige.

"Shopkeeper, you are truly divine; among the merchants of Changancheng, no one can surpass you!"

The young servant stepped in quickly, his face full of rich smiles, and said loudly to Li Huaxiong.

Just these words made Li Huaxiong sit up straight abruptly, his face full of excitement.

"Gouwazi, speak quickly!"

Gouwazi was full of excitement and said, "Shopkeeper, the latest news: first, at this morning's court, the Shu silk robe His Majesty was wearing suddenly tore; His Majesty was furious and ordered Minister Chen Qiong of the Court of Diplomatic Reception to send people to the Zhao Kingdom to buy another hundred bolts of Zhao Gao!"

"Immediately after, the Minister of the Court of Diplomatic Reception pushed some... some tribute silk system; simply put, it is to divide Zhao Gao into four grades—A, B, C, and D—based on workmanship, color, and material, and stamp them with a cloud-patterned bronze seal!"

"Only Grade A can be sent into the Imperial Palace!"