Ye Muyu gently shook her head: "You still donāt understand the seriousness of this. In fact, each of us is a gambler. Some people have less self-control and end up gambling, while others have stronger self-control and just watch without getting involved."
"Of course, there are more reasons, such as not having silver on hand. But now with the opening of the sea, the people of Great Chu will only become wealthier. If there is no regulation, you wonāt be able to control the number of gamblers yourself by then." Human nature is inherently complex; without laws to control it, peace cannot be discussed.
Tang Dongfeng, after all, had a few more years, having traveled far and wide. After listening, his expression changed slightly, and upon thinking, he also realized that he hadnāt considered the long-term.
Though it seems right now that there arenāt many gamblers.
But what about ten years later, twenty years later, thirty years later?
Sooner or later, there will be a day of astonishing change.
He knows that once someone really becomes a gambler, itās hard to quit. He can only say some people gamble small, while others gamble large.
Small gambling can still pass for a living, but large gambling generally doesnāt end well.
"Lady, it was my oversight in considering things." Tang Dongfeng sighed, feeling somewhat conflicted.
Ye Muyu shook her head: "No, who thinks about decades later when doing business? Isnāt it all about the present? Itās just that these gambling methods were brought out by me, so I naturally have to take responsibility."
"Small gambling dens arenāt interesting. My idea is for you to go here and establish a large gambling den." Ye Muyu pointed on the map.
Tang Dongfeng looked at the map, which was more detailed than the official ones. Had he seen it in someone elseās hands, he would have been surprised.
But Ye Muyu took it out, and he did not find it strange.
Seeing her pointing at the remote seaside, Tang Dongfeng was somewhat puzzled: "Lady, isnāt this a bit too far? Currently, transportation is inconvenient, and Iām afraid people are not willing to travel so far for a gamble."
"We aim for big fish, not small fries. This place, you see, is it not close to Jiangnan and by the sea? Great Chuās sea vessels are very good now, and shipping will only become more developed in the future."
"Itās not far from several state government offices. Do you think these big merchants, after completing their business, might be interested in visiting a place known as the largest and most famous gambling den in all of Great Chu?"
Tang Dongfeng listened, feeling slightly inspired. He suddenly realized that his thinking was still too conservative.
How big can a gambling den in the capital be? Can it compare to an entire state developing gambling dens and being more attractive?
Moreover, this Qingzhou Prefecture, the land isnāt large and quite backward, just a small fishing village where prices arenāt high at all.
Itās the cheapest time to buy land now.
"However..." Tang Dongfeng took a deep breath, suppressing his surging emotions: "Lady, will Great Chu ban gambling?"
In his mind, he had already made some rapid analyses. Creating a state known for gambling, without external factors, would take considerable time.
But if Great Chu banned gambling and only Qingzhou Prefecture could legally gamble, then development would be swift.
Ye Muyu was now not surprised by Tang Dongfengās sensitivity to some business matters.
This person only needs a bit of guidance to determine how to maximize benefits, practically a natural businessman.
"Your question is indeed very critical, but to settle it requires waiting for an opportunity. You donāt need to worry about it. If you are willing, I want you to go to Qingzhou for long-term development. When the time is right, it will be your moment to soar."