The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1844

[1844. Chapter 1754 The trump card]

. Liu Kuan is in a state of panic.

How can I take into account the loss of my high position now?

As soon as the Ottoman news was exposed, the whole world was in an uproar. Now everyone believed that the skyrocketing price of Xishan New City came from the Ottoman conspiracy.

In this way, those who rushed to raise the price were most likely related to the Ottomans.

This is a serious crime of rebellion. If you still scold Fang Jifan for cutting prices at this time, causing unrest in the world, it is almost the same as telling others that you are colluding with that damn Li Zhenghang, and you may not have colluded with him long ago.

Isn’t this a joke about the fate of that family?

Li Zheng escaped, but where could Liu Kuan escape?

What Liu Kuan is most worried about now is not the price of the mansion in Xishan New City. After all, if he keeps the green hills, he will not be afraid of running out of firewood. What he is afraid of is precisely the impeachment memorial that was sent to him before. But no one should connect this impeachment memorial with the Ottoman conspiracy!

The dissatisfied people in the previous court had similar thoughts.

Nowadays, everyone is in danger, and when their lives are at stake, they can’t care about anything else.

Zhu Houzhao said: “So, Fang Qing’s family is a good person?” When

he asked this question, many people nodded, fearing that others would notice their strangeness, so they all hurriedly said: “What your Majesty said is absolutely true. It is well known that the public is dedicated to serving the country. This is a model for all officials in the world.

“Reducing the price of the mansion has benefited the people. What an achievement it is. No one can compare with me.” He

was praised by so many people. Fang Jifan felt ashamed!

Of course, the fact that I can accumulate such a good reputation is inseparable from my dedication to serving the country and the people, but…their praise is too heavy. What I have done is just what I can do. As the saying goes, the greater the power, the greater the power. , the greater the responsibility, there is nothing better than this in the world.

Zhu Houzhao’s mood was different, but he was a little panicked.

These days, Fang Jifan is allowed to do whatever he wants. The land is given to him and he relies on him in everything. He turns a blind eye to it in the palace. Fang Jifan is busy selling his mansion there, but who knows that this guy will actually come? A big jump sale.

There is nothing wrong with jumping off the building to sell.

The only problem is…where’s the money?

Didn’t we agree before that the land in Chenzhuang area would increase dozens or hundreds of times?

But now Fang Jifan has gained a good reputation, but… his expectations for Zhu Houzhao are not ideal.

As for the other officials, although they praised Fang Jifan with their mouths, some of them could not help but despise him in their hearts.

Fang Jifan, this piece of shit, has so much land for free, and is almost unprofitable. I don’t know if this piece of shit has changed his gender, or he wants to win people’s hearts.

Speaking of which, this is really a prodigal son.

Let’s see how long it will take for your three-tael house to be sold.

Zhu Houzhao looked uncomfortable.

He, the emperor, was a little amateur, so he looked at Fang Jifan and said: “I heard that you are selling mansions at a low price in Xishan New City, benefiting the people, and the people are praising you for your grace.”

Fang Jifan immediately said: “Your Majesty often talks to your ministers It is said that the people have no fixed place and are very pitiful. Your Majesty is so worried about this that… you become ill with worry. I know that your Majesty has been ill these days, and this is the reason for your illness. The Duke, as a bachelor of the cabinet, should share your majesty’s worries. Xishan New City has indeed invested a lot of money and recruited a lot of manpower. The scale of this new city is even greater than the previous new city. It is because he was inspired by His Majesty’s love for the people that he did his best. If we say that the people praise the minister, we might as well say that the people are praising His Majesty.”

Fang Jifan paused and then said: “Just like the people today. To praise Wei Zheng is because there was a wise king like Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and there was a famous minister like Wei Zheng. I am ashamed to say that he is certainly not as good as the virtuous ministers of ancient times, but your majesty’s benevolence far exceeds that of the sages of the past. This is the blessing of our military and civilians, and the blessing of the common people.”

Zhu Houzhao suppressed his blush.

He doesn’t want to have a heart of charity, he wants money.

After holding it in for a long time, the emperor remained silent.

At this time, many officials among the officials looked at Fang Jifan with strange eyes.

They were suddenly shocked.

Fang Jifan is so inviting to win people’s hearts. Could it be that His Majesty…

Yes, His Majesty must be unhappy at this time. No wonder His Majesty is silent today.

Surprisingly…some people have developed a desire to take pleasure in others’ misfortune.

Zhu Houzhao remained silent.

Fang Jifan was impatient. He looked up at Zhu Houzhao and said, “Why didn’t your Majesty say anything?”

Zhu Houzhao then glared at Fang Jifan and said, “Xishan New City is so cheap and unprofitable. If so…if so, I… …I am very happy, but how can I support them after recruiting so many craftsmen?”

As soon as His Majesty said this, there was an uproar in the palace.

I’m sorry…

His Majesty thinks it’s too cheap, but he can’t say it out loud?

So, everyone looked at Zhu Houzhao.

Perhaps, someone resonated with His Majesty, yes… everyone thought it was too cheap.

Naturally, some people’s hearts sank to the bottom… This is a tragedy…

Fang Jifan said cheerfully: “Your Majesty, who said there is no profit?”

“…”

Fang Jifan’s answer was shocking.

“Your Majesty, don’t worry.” Fang Jifan said with a smile: “Tomorrow… I will earn a lot of money from this new city.”

He patted his chest and vowed.

Zhu Houzhao laughed and said, “Will the price increase tomorrow?”

Fang Jifan nodded and said, “Your Majesty will know when the time comes.”

These two monarchs and ministers completely regarded the officials as nothing!

They’re used to messing around anyway.

No matter what he said, no one was surprised.

But…the information revealed by Fang Jifan shocked everyone.

How…how can Fang Jifan make a profit?

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that a model like Fang Jifan’s will not go far in the future. Xishan New City currently maintains a price of three taels of silver and has accumulated such a huge backlog of construction funds, but there is almost no money. Sooner or later, profits will be unable to withstand such huge financial pressure.

But if Fang Jifan can make profits from it, it will be completely different.

Zhu Houzhao became interested, and his eyes suddenly became brighter. For Zhu Houzhao, as long as he had money, everything would be easy.

So he said: “Really? I’ll wait and see.”

All the officials murmured in their hearts.

But they didn’t dare to ask Fang Jifan.

When the dynasty was over, someone caught Wang Bushi.

After all, Wang Bushi is the richest man, worth tens of millions, and he always has unique insights into this business.

Especially now that he is becoming more and more extraordinary, the sunglasses on the bridge of his nose are getting bigger and bigger, and the big gold chain around his neck is getting thicker and thicker. Even though he is still a Hanlin bachelor, no one dares to look down upon him. He did.

So after the dynasty dispersed, as soon as Wang Bushi reached the Meridian Gate, many people who had been waiting here surrounded him.

Someone was the first to say: “Xueshi Wang, are the prices in the new city going to rise tomorrow? Isn’t that what Zhen Guogong meant? Otherwise, how could there be any profit…”

This is what everyone cares about, and everyone is eager. looked at Wang Bushi.

Wang Bushi stroked his beard and sighed. He was very sad: “Masters…to this day, do you still care about the temporary rise and fall of house prices?”

“…”

This answer is a bit strange, and everyone can’t understand it. .

Wang Bushi took off his sunglasses and exposed his eyes. His eyes were flashing with light: “You don’t have to pay such close attention to fame and fortune. Without money, you can only live with three meals. If you have money, you can’t live with four meals.” Even if there are mountains of gold and silver at home, I will not take them with me even if I am alive or dead. I advise all the ministers in the court today to put their minds on the country, the country, and the country, just like the prince of the country.

” …”

Some looked ashamed, while others sneered inwardly.

“I am neither optimistic nor optimistic about the mansion in Xishan Xincheng. The reason why I am not optimistic is because Zhen Guogong has always kept his word. He said three liang, but I think it is three liang. And the reason why I’m optimistic about it because… for three taels of silver, no matter what, I won’t suffer any loss or be fooled.”

Wang Bushi looked at the sullen expressions on some people’s faces, but then said: “Speaking of which, I also bought some in Xishan New City. Residence…”

“What, didn’t you say that one household can only buy one set? This… this…”

“

Of course.” Wang Bushi said, “But I bought 10,000 sets.”

…”

Everyone took a breath of cold air.

“Since I was named on the gold medal, I have been an official in the court. I have been in the capital for the rest of my life. As a human being, you need to drink water and think about your origins. Speaking of which, in my hometown, the whole family, as well as the close neighbors from far away, happen to be tens of thousands of households, and the people… At my age, I no longer care about gold and silver. I couldn’t let go when I thought about the hardships of the people in the countryside, so I casually bought some in their name as a gift for them to move to the capital in the future. The place to settle down.”

Everyone took another breath.

This set costs at least dozens of taels of silver.

Ten thousand sets means hundreds of thousands of taels!

But from what Wang Bushi said, it seemed like…this house didn’t cost money.

“So I would like to advise all the gentlemen not to seek personal gain. Your Majesty feels sorry for the people. As for the Duke of Zhenguo, he has done so well for the people. We…should also follow suit, do our best, and do what we can. As for individual self-interest, why should we value it so much? The most regrettable thing in my life is that I have earned hundreds of millions of wealth. After all…this is something that you will not bring with you in life, and will not be taken away with you in death, so what is the point of keeping it? However, silk and satin, fine clothes and fine food cannot bring me happiness. It is just giving others a meal and making others smile, which can benefit others for my own sake, but it makes people satisfied

. …You…what do you mean?” someone asked.

Wang Bushi felt that he had said enough, and seemed to have lost his patience at this time. He lowered his face and said, “The meaning is very simple. Don’t ask me about things that are like flies and dogs!”

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One more update is due.

(End of chapter)