The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1848

[1848. Chapter 1758]

Liu Kuan felt his nose was sore.

Then tears flowed down his face.

It hurts so much that I can’t open my eyes.

He covered his nose and cursed.

But soon, he was pushed down by the crowd!

He couldn’t imagine that the businessman who was usually polite and polite to him would turn into a beast at this moment.

Taking someone’s money is like killing your parents. Liu Kuan doesn’t understand this principle.

Or maybe, although he understands, he doesn’t feel deeply after all.

After all, such lowly merchants will take it away if they take it away. What can you do?

Those docile merchants are usually gentle and even a little timid, but once their interests are involved, even in front of their own father, they have no polite words to say.

It was only half an hour before dawn, and all the shops were sold out in no time!

As a result, countless people regretted it, and some even beat their chests and fell down.

It is said that Wang Bushi did not leave that night. He was the first to go in today and bought all the good shops directly.

There are a total of thirty-seven rooms, all with the highest price and highest location.

Even so, the tail shops at the back still did not stop everyone’s enthusiasm.

It sold out quickly.

Not only are some people planning to buy it and use it as a family heirloom, more businesses are also interested in it.

This Xishan New Town is about to become lively.

Such a huge population is about to flood in.

No matter which big business bank is, it is inevitable to start its layout in Xishan New City.

How can those century-old shops and those modern department stores not operate branches in Xishan New City?

If you don’t buy this shop now, you won’t be able to rent it in the future.

Tens of thousands of taels of silver, or even one hundred thousand taels of silver, actually it doesn’t matter.

The important thing is that in the future layout, we must not fall behind others. The shopping mall is like a battlefield. If you fall behind one step, you will be overwhelmed by your competitors. This is intolerable.

No matter what, buy it first and then talk about it.

Today’s news quickly reached the capital.

At this time, everyone has already made an estimate. If Xishan New City launches a store next, the price of this store will inevitably rise.

After all, people who buy shops don’t care about money.

Besides… the shop is so popular now.

And those who have bought a house in Xishan New City can’t help but tell each other.

The shop is selling like hotcakes, and although their own house is still only a few, it also means that their lives may be greatly convenient in the future.

Even… In the future, businesses there will need to recruit a large number of manpower to run their operations. If you move there in the future, you might not be able to find all the nearby jobs.

On the same day, Fang Jifan went to the palace to see him.

Zhu Houzhao has learned the news.

He felt that he had been deceived by those damn merchants. It was clearly these guys who said the shop was worthless yesterday!

Seeing Fang Jifan, Fang Jifan first saluted Zhu Houzhao: “Your Majesty…”

Zhu Houzhao came back to his senses and said: “These businessmen are really unfaithful…”

Fang Jifan smiled and said: “Your Majesty, you are always the one who dislikes goods. Buyers, only those goods that no one wants, no one will find fault with them.”

Zhu Houzhao was in a happy mood today, and said happily: “That makes sense, I am still too young, I didn’t expect that there is something wrong with it. There are so many connections, but why do you know so much when you are so young? In a few days, I am afraid that this store will continue to rise, and my land will soar to the sky. This is a good thing. Lao Fang, I remember the bet. In that case, the prince’s marriage…”

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Liu Jin: “The prince’s wedding, of course, requires the Queen Mother’s approval. In your last memorial, you said it was your idea. The queen mother understood what it meant.”

Fang Jifan added: “It is best to ask the great master of Longquan Temple to check the horoscopes of His Royal Highness and his sister-in-law. If the horoscopes are not consistent, it will be bad. I am a very traditional person. If the horoscopes really don’t match, your majesty won’t mind, but I will have some grudges in my heart.”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Zhu Houzhao said happily and told Liu Jin, “Just ask that bitch Li Chaowen to test the horoscopes. I am the same. It’s very traditional, if the characters are not compatible, then break it off… No, I have no choice but to regret this marriage. I still like the little girl of the Fang family very much.”

Liu Jin nodded, and he took note of it. Write to the prince that he is not young and it is time to get married. After that, we recommend Fang Xiaofan. Of course, we also need to take a horoscope test, so we have to find Li Chaowen, the great master of Longquan Temple. But should we tell him that His Majesty wants to break his legs?

Zhu Houzhao seemed to have settled something on his mind, and said happily: “What I am most happy about is that the people can live and work in peace and contentment.”

As he said that, he put away his playful smile: “I am living among the people. I have lived in people’s homes for a few nights. I know very well that people’s livelihood is difficult and I understand their concerns. I am their father now. Seeing that they have no fixed place to live, how can I not ask for help? How powerful is Lao Fang? The point is that while the people benefit, the money they should earn is not much. This is the real great skill. “

Fang Jifan said modestly: “Your Majesty, you must not say that. I learned this from Your Majesty. I was suffering from brain disease and was confused and sensual all day long. I am really not a thing. But since I got to know Your Majesty, I have no idea. However, it is strange to say that you have gained wisdom. From this, you can see that your Majesty is the son of God, like a divine help. Of course… If this is just the case, I still don’t admire your Majesty. What I admire most about your Majesty is, Even though His Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor, destined by destiny and favored by God, he can still keep a clear head at all times. What he thinks about most is the military and the people. Such a love for the people is hard to find even though I have read all the classics and history. It’s comparable. Your Majesty is now on the throne. It’s really a blessing for all people.”

Zhu Houzhao was so overwhelmed by the praise that he said proudly: “This is very reasonable. I love the people like a son.” , Zhu Houzhao thought of something, but frowned: “It’s just that I hate that Li Zheng for letting him escape.”

Fang Jifan said with a smile: “Your Majesty, actually… I am not surprised by what Li Zheng did!”

“What?” Zhu Houzhao looked stunned!

Fang Jifan said calmly: “Your Majesty… when your Majesty made a bet with me, did you remember that I released a message that I was going to sell my house in Xishan New City to raise military funds for your majesty?”

This matter was quite a long time ago, and Zhu Houzhao was just now Thinking about it, it does make an impression!

Fang Jifan continued: “Actually, this news was originally released to the Ottomans. These Ottomans… are a serious concern of our Ming Dynasty. And the construction of the new city will inevitably require a large amount of initial investment. Of course, I can It took a lot of money, but after all, we are building railways and training troops, and now it is very difficult to build such a huge new city. I was thinking, in this case… then why not… ask the Ottomans for help. What about? “

Although Zhu Houzhao has an unreliable personality, he is also a very smart person. When Fang Jifan said this, he suddenly understood!

The investment in Xishan New City is huge.

And on that barren land in the early stage, how could the house be sold?

Speaking of which, isn’t it thanks to these Ottomans?

Zhu Houzhao was still doubtful, so he frowned and said: “But, Lao Fang, how do you know that they will definitely take action?”

Fang Jifan said: “Because Suleiman has been thinking about the Ming Dynasty since he came to the capital. He is ambitious, and since he only respects Confucianism, how can he not have the intention to conquer the Central Plains? The saying is that he is not afraid of thieves, but he is worried about us. But this Suleiman has always been thinking about us. “

“Besides, Suleiman. There are a large number of Confucian scholars around. I know them very well. They are the best at figuring out the emperor’s heart and knowing the emperor’s preferences. Even if they are in the Ming Dynasty, they all speak up. That’s because the emperor is here. At that time, it was Shilin’s decision that decided their promotion, so they spent all their time thinking about Shilin. But when they arrived in Ottoman, it was completely different. They were outsiders and their status was not yet stable. They

really want to show themselves in front of Suleiman.”

“They naturally know that Suleiman deeply hopes to take over the Central Plains. This gives them a place to use. After all… they are Han people, and they have no control over everything in Han Dynasty. It couldn’t be clearer that the more Suleiman wants to take over the Central Plains, the more valuable they will be. Over the past few years, they must have tried their best to encourage this in front of Suleiman.”

Speaking of this, Fang Jifan couldn’t help but think. He showed a bit of pride: “I guess that since they heard that I am raising military resources, they will naturally attract Suleiman’s attention, and he will definitely try his best to sabotage this matter. But there are very few Confucian scholars who hope to take this opportunity. Show it in front of Suleiman. So…I think…it is bound to happen if the Ottomans come to the capital with a fever, even if it is not Li Zheng, there will be Wang Zheng and Zhang Zheng.”

(End of this chapter)