The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1835

[1835. Chapter 1745 The Holy King is always sick.]

And now Li Zheng is back.

In the past few years in Ottoman, in addition to reading the Four Books and Five Classics, he also read books brought from the Western Mountains from the caravans, especially The Wealth of Nations, which interested him the most.

Of course, for Li Zheng, the Wealth of Nations is nothing more than a sleight-of-hand trick. Such sleight of hand will not bring benefits to the country. A truly benevolent king should practice benevolent government and rule by virtue.

But this still cannot stop Li Zheng’s enthusiasm for The Wealth of Nations.

The more he read, the more he understood about Xishan and Fang Jifan’s unpredictable methods.

Scholars are all proud.

Even to the point of arrogance.

This is not because they are born like this, but…the Four Books and Five Classics for hundreds of years have given them a sense of superiority, which makes them feel contempt for everyone.

Li Zheng, who understood Fang Jifan’s methods, naturally became more arrogant.

What’s more, he was actually beaten by that bitch named Fang today.

Another gentle sweep.

Li Zheng suppressed the anger in his heart, took a sip of tea, and continued: “Write down all the gold and silver that can be used, and tell them that they are in urgent need of cash now, and there is no need to worry about personal gains and losses at this time. This is for Osman His Majesty’s service will be rewarded according to their merits, and they will be given the title of marquis and prime minister. All their money and food must be estimated. If it is not enough, the immovable assets will be temporarily pledged to the bank. In short, I want to Cash silver, countless cash silver.”

After a pause, he continued: “This time… I also transferred a batch of money and grain from Ottoman. This batch of gold coins will enter the customs with the caravan in half a month. But your Majesty takes this matter very seriously and is waiting for our good news. “

This clerk is also a Confucian scholar, but he is an Algerian. He has a tall nose and deep eyes. He is popular because of his speed in learning Chinese literature. Appreciate it, so call here.

After listening to Li Zheng’s words, he was very shocked and couldn’t help but ask: “I wonder what you want to do, minister?”

“This is not something you need to know, but… have you heard of tulips?”

Tulips… …

The clerk was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly understood something: “You mean… you mean… but… this is wrong…”

Li Zheng smiled: “You must be thinking, in our hands There is so much gold and silver, but tulips are not in our hands. You are wrong. Did you know that there is one thing that is naturally a tulip?

“What is it?” the scribe said in surprise.

“Mansion!” Li Zheng said confidently: “Mansion is a dead thing. Whoever strikes first can push it up. After all, the number of useful mansions is limited. Once it is pushed up, it will inevitably trigger a rise. At that time, We have entered at the lowest price, and others are flocking in. As long as it goes up all the way, what if we suddenly sell at a high position?”

The clerk was obviously much more cautious, and he said cautiously: “Minister, I’m afraid this matter still needs to be considered. , This town government is not something that can be easily provoked. How can we deal with a local snake like a dragon crossing the river? “

“The interesting part is here,” Li Zheng said with a disapproving smile: “In fact, once the sale is made, the town government will deal with it. I have already predicted the methods in advance. Just wait and see. That Fang Jifan is just a three-legged cat. After all, he didn’t study much. He just learned some heretical techniques. I have already given the specific details. I wrote a charter and submitted it to His Majesty, and His Majesty also praised it and thought it was very promising. Think about it, my emperor is such a wise man. He thinks that this strategy is very reliable, so he ordered me to come here.”

Li Zheng said. After finishing this, he looked very proud, as if he had foreseen Fang Jifan’s complete defeat.

After hearing this, the scribe felt a little more at ease in his heart.

When he thought about it carefully, what he was afraid of… was just the Zhenguo Mansion and the Zhenguo Duke.

But wasn’t Emperor Suleiman wise enough? Since he thinks it is feasible and has given the current Minister Li such trust, allowing him to act independently and act according to the opportunity, then… it must be because he is extremely confident.

“As for Chenzhuang, have you ever investigated it?” Li Zheng couldn’t help but asked when he saw these scribes, who were all convinced.

“Chenzhuang? This place is the fiefdom of the Duke of Zhenzhuang. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty gave him the ten-mile fiefdom of Chenzhuang. It is a little smaller, but it is under the emperor’s feet after all. Now… the Duke of Zhenguo has invested countless money. Yinzi entered Chenzhuang and built many buildings. It is strange to say that, but in fact… many people have gone to inquire about it. Everyone thought that this building was a house, but the building was extremely tall and majestic, but It’s completely different from ordinary houses.”

The clerk paused and then said, “What’s even more interesting is that someone checked the layout of these buildings and found that these houses are simply uninhabitable. Many people heard this. The villagers all shook their heads secretly, saying that they would never buy a place like this. It was not a place for people to live at all… As for the other buildings, they didn’t know, but… those buildings, if Li Shilang had seen them with his own eyes. You must be surprised by it, it is taller than the pagoda of the Ming Dynasty.”

Li Zheng smiled and said: “Oh, no matter what, we still need to inquire more and try our best to get it from the people who build high-rise buildings. Nothing.”

“Yes.”

Then Li Zheng waved his hand: “Very well, please step aside.”

Li Zheng was a handsome man, and he was quite majestic and dignified. When the scribes saw his nose and face were bruised and swollen at first, they thought it was funny. But after some conversation, they saw that he didn’t speak quickly or slowly, and seemed to be hiding something deeply, so they didn’t dare to offend him.

The next day, Li Zheng went to the palace to have an audience. Unfortunately, the Ming Emperor was ill, so Li Zheng came back from the Meridian Gate.

When we arrived at the Chinese Embassy, it was very busy, but there was already a long queue.

But it was because…many people came to visit after hearing that the new Ottoman envoy was taking office.

The Ottoman Kingdom is very popular nowadays. Many people have heard that under the rule of Emperor Suleiman, the people live and work in peace and contentment, do not pick up things on the road, and do not close their homes at night. Not only that, the emperor also treats virtuous corporals, treats Confucian scholars with great favor, and reads the Four Books and Five Classics in everything. Those who have achieved meritorious service are exempted from taxes, and even the imperial examinations that were abolished in the Ming Dynasty are followed. Many students can pass the exam based on what they have learned.

As a result, this country’s embassy is always a popular place in Beijing. Some people feel that there is no hope in the Ming Dynasty and want to know if people like themselves will be given any favors if they go there. There are also people who simply regard this place as a deep comfort. Not to mention, since the beginning of trade, there have been frequent caravan exchanges. After all, the Ottomans occupy an important place. Overland trade is determined to be unavoidable, and there are not a few who come to build relationships.

Li Zheng was happy to hold talks with the visitors, who were all wealthy and Confucian people. When the other party saw that the new envoy was actually a Han, he was surprised at first, and then delighted.

So each other came in, took their seats, informed each other of their place of origin and names, talked about some current news, and they were so happy that they couldn’t help but write poems and express their feelings.

The complaint that Li Zheng heard the most was that the emperor had not been in court for many days and complained of illness all the time, but the illness was not cured. When talking about this, both the speaker and the listener looked at each other. Communicate and show a meaningful look.

A few more days passed, and finally… there was news from Chen Zhuang.

Chenzhuang built a new city, and Fang Jifan called it Xishan New City and began to sell some mansions.

As soon as the news came out, there wasn’t much movement in Beijing.

After all…most people have no interest in that barren land.

Of course…some people are tempted.

When the new city first opened, everyone thought it was expensive, but facts have proven that the price has been rising since then, and now, this place has become the heart of the Ming Dynasty, the most prosperous and prosperous place.

Although they think so, not many people take actual actions…

Everyone is not stupid, and they are all waiting to see which direction the wind blows.

Li Zheng suddenly became interested. He immediately summoned his assistant officers and officials overnight and ordered: “Pass the order and try your best to mobilize all the funds that can be mobilized. As much as you need, those trading houses, and I The thousands of kilograms of gold brought by Osman… From now on, everyone must create a momentum and grab all the released mansions for me. “

Comments and scribes, look at me, let me look at you. You look at each other.

They have been in Beijing for a long time, and they are considered to be local snakes. They have a certain understanding of the city of Beijing, and the owners of the trading houses and caravans all have unclear relationships with the Chinese embassy.

Now there is a sudden rush to buy Xishan New City, which seems… a bit…

“Li Shilang, are you too rash?” Someone couldn’t help but reminded worriedly.

Li Zheng smiled, clasped his hands behind his back, and said calmly: “Just wait and see the good show. Soon, you will know how I can make this place fall into an irreversible situation.”

Although everyone had doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to disobey. So I quickly contacted him secretly.

The next day…

Li Zheng personally arrived in Xishan New City in a carriage.

I saw here… the frames of many high-rise buildings have begun to take shape, and people feel insignificant when they are among them.

It’s just that… the project has not yet been completed, but according to the rules of Xishan Jianye in the past, the sales office has been opened and some buildings have begun to be released slowly.

Li Zheng did not get off the carriage, only sat on the carriage.

He looked outside quietly through the glass window.

But at this time… many people had arrived. On the surface, these people had nothing to do with Osman, but they swarmed in and surrounded the sales office.

“How many houses are there now?”

“Sir, do you want to go and see them first?”

“No, I have arranged how many houses there are. Let me come first… Is the person from the bank here? I want a loan. Hurry up. !”

Such a customer made the sales office staff stunned. This tone… is he buying groceries?

(End of chapter)