The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"To tell the truth. This king is really envious." I don't know whether Zhu Xuanqi really drank too much.It's still faked.But his face is really red now.But not to the point of being inarticulate.He drank the wine in his hand.It was to Zhang Fan who was sitting next to him. "Sichuan. It's really a good place. It's just that it's too far away from Jiangnan. Even if it's connected to the Yangtze River. But the water here is too fast. It's not easy to sail all the way to Jiangnan."

"My lord's words are wrong." Zhang Fan waved his hand.Said. "That's right. The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is indeed like a fairyland on earth. But the land of Shu, the prince's place, is not bad at all. Although the scenery is different from that in the south of the Yangtze River, it has a different flavor. And the people here are outstanding. It is definitely not worse than that in the south of the Yangtze River." Where to go."

"No, no, Mr. Zhang misunderstood." Zhu Xuanqi waved his hand.Said. "If you talk about the scenery, this king is not envious. After all, the scenery is a dead thing. And as Mr. Zhang said, the scenery in Shu is not worse than that in the south of the Yangtze River. It's not bad at all. Why should I have to Envy. Besides, this king is not the kind of elegant person. I have no love for this."

"Then the prince means..." Zhang Fan heard Zhu Xuanqi say this.It is also a little confused.

"What this king means is that it's near the south of the Yangtze River. It's very profitable now." Zhu Xuanqi looked envious.Said.

immediately.All the people present were stunned.No one thought that Zhu Xuanqi would actually say such a thing.It's not the reason why Jiangnan makes money well.But he is a prince.The fief is the entire Shu land.But there are things like money.Is it possible that taxes are not working here?Every year after he collects taxes.Isn't that enough to spend?This is simply a joke.He, Zhu Xuanqi, has so many fiefdoms.Even the people below are farming or something.The rent he can afford every year is absolutely too much for him to eat.Very happy.

"This..." Zhang Fan hesitated.Finally asked. "My lord is short of money. Is it possible to say that the harvest in the fields here is not good?"

"No. That's not what I said." Zhu Xuanqi said. "There are quite a lot of rents collected here every year. However, only agricultural taxes can be collected here. There are only those grains. Although there are many people here in this king, what are there so many grains for? If you can't finish eating, you still have to eat them." It's rotten. Sell it. You can't sell it for much money. Although relying on the status of this prince, you can live comfortably on weekdays. But if you want to be extravagant, you can't do it."

"That's true." Wang Xilie on the side followed suit.He is from the Ministry of Rites.These things are naturally the most clear.Although it is said that it is a vassal king in one place.There are many fiefdoms under his name.The territory is vast.Just relying on annual tax collection is enough to support.No.It's not just as simple as feeding.Enough to live life in style.but.This also has a limit.It can't be that extravagant.Otherwise, no amount of money is enough.

And like Zhu Xuanqi, the king of Shu.Originally, such a huge palace was maintained.It's a very expensive thing to do.The cost of the Shu Palace every day.That's all pretty awesome.If so.He really couldn't afford to be extravagant.

certainly.All of this is based on one condition.That is.This king of Shu is really a good prince.While ruling peace.Exorbitant and miscellaneous taxes will never be levied indiscriminately.There is only such a prince.That's how it looks.The money was just enough.Enough pomp.

Of course.These two things are inherently contradictory.If it is a good prince.Never levy exorbitant taxes indiscriminately.And absolutely not to exploit the people.Then it's only natural.This prince should definitely not be some extravagant guy.But the other way around.If it is the kind of prince who wants to live a luxurious life.Then the money is not enough.Naturally, the lowly people will be squeezed.In this way.Put aside the complaints of the people.But this prince will definitely not be short of money.

but.Zhu Xuanqi, on the other hand, did a combination of these two kinds of people.He did to the people of his fief what a wise prince does.Even if it can't be called loving the people like a son.But it is also a skill.Never oppress others.But Zhu Xuanqi himself.But I hope to do the kind of thing that a fool can do.want to enjoy.want luxury.

This sounds like a contradiction.But look at it in reality.But it is so reasonable.Especially when you put this matter on Zhu Xuanqi's body.It is even more difficult to pick out any faults.Although it feels weird.But there is no problem.

"My lord is also reasonable. It's just that my lord heard someone say that Jiangnan is easy to make money." Zhang Fan said involuntarily. "Although it is a place in the south of the Yangtze River. It has always been called the land of fish and rice. But in the final analysis, there is just a lot of food grown there. The harvest is much more every year. It seems to be no different from the prince's side."

"Indeed. If you only look at these things, there is no difference with this king's place. It's not that this king is boasting. If you really care about it, there are some places. Only here is much better." Zhu Xuanqi said. "But that's not what this king is talking about. What this king is talking about is doing business."

"Business." I heard Zhu Xuanqi say so.Zhang Fan frowned. "There are a lot of merchants in this world. Please forgive my ignorance. People from Jiangnan do business. It is true that they make a lot of money. But the people there do business. Most of them rely on mountains to eat mountains and water. There is no way in it .”

"That's right. What this king is talking about is that the mountain relies on the mountain to rely on the water to drink water." Zhu Xuanqi smiled.Said. "My lord heard that Mr. Zhang was ordered to patrol the south of the Yangtze River. So it must be. Mr. Zhang should know the situation in the south of the Yangtze River very well."

"I can't say how much I know." Zhang Fan said. "But let me tell you the truth. The hometown of Weichen is in Yangzhou. The uncle in the family has inherited the ancestral business. He has been in business for generations. Regarding these things, I dare not say that I am proficient. But I know a thing or two."

"In this case, it's easy to say." Zhu Xuanqi said. "The current situation in the south of the Yangtze River. I don't need to talk about it. Mr. Zhang already knows it. Now the sea ban is gone. Merchant ships can go to sea. And this king has heard that these merchant ships transport goods thousands of miles away. The money earned. But the cost is several times. There is such a good deal. However, this king is far away from Jiangnan. It is really enviable."

"This..." Zhang Fan stopped suddenly.Not that he didn't know how to speak.In fact, the following words are easy to say.but.If spoken out.This will change the flavor.This is a dinner party.Such a table banquet composed of a prince and several high officials in the court.It becomes like a business conversation with a businessman.This makes people feel very inappropriate.

"You don't need to be envious, my lord." I didn't expect it at this time.Zhang Fan, who didn't know what to say, didn't open his mouth.On the contrary, Wang Xilie, who seemed the most honest, spoke first. "Also. The prince is now mentioning this matter. It's the right time."

"Oh. I don't know what Master Wang means." Zhu Xuanqi looked very interested.asked immediately.

"My lord doesn't know something." Wang Xilie didn't care about the atmosphere at all.They didn't care about Zhang Fan's color.Said. "In the capital, many colleagues have made a lot of money on this boat. And all of this is thanks to Mr. Zhang. Although ordinary officials have capital, they don't have a boat. And taking someone else's boat requires less money Quite a few. However, Jin Yiwei has a few ships under his command. They are also sailing to that Europa. Moreover, Mr. Zhang is easy-going. As long as there is space on the ship, he will help to pick it up. In this way, in the current capital, all of them are also The pockets are bulging. Because of this, no one has done those things that are corrupt and perverted. After all, it’s not as fast as getting money like this.” Wang Xilie was already a bit irrelevant.He had obviously had too much to drink.But if you drink too much, you drink too much.What he said was not false at all.

"It's true." Zhu Xuanqi listened to Wang Xilie's words.He looked at Zhang Fan with a surprised expression.

Zhang Fan saw that Wang Xilie had already spoken out.Simply no longer conceal it.He nodded and said, "That's true."

"Then I wonder if Mr. Zhang can help me with this." Zhu Xuanqi didn't even have the air of a prince now.He spoke directly. "If Master Zhang can help me with this favor, I will thank you. If Master Zhang wants anything, just say it. As long as I can get it, I will definitely give it to you. Don't misunderstand me, my lords. This is not true. Bribe. This king thanked Mr. Zhang."

As for Zhu Xuanqi's remarks.None of those present expressed any objection.Actually impossible.These people either rely on Zhang Fan to make some money.Or they usually need Zhang Fan's help when they have something to do in court.How could it be possible to say no now.

"My lord doesn't have to be like this." Zhang Fan said. "Since it's the prince's words. How can I not help the minister. This favor is not a big deal for the minister. But the prince said to give something. The minister is fine. If the minister accepts the prince The ceremony. I will also feel sorry in my heart."

"Sigh. If Master Zhang is like this, I will feel sorry for you." Zhu Xuanqi waved his hand.Said. "However. Let's do it this way. Since Mr. Zhang is unwilling to ask for something, then this king owed Mr. Zhang a favor at that time. If there is anything that needs my help in the future, Mr. Zhang just asks for it."

"Since that's the case... I have no choice but to be respectful rather than obedient." Zhang Fan said.

"Haha. This is a great joy. Come, come, my lords. Continue to drink." Zhu Xuanqi's interest was higher than before.

And Zhang Fan.The doubts in my heart grew even bigger.He couldn't understand why Zhu Xuanqi said this.As for Wang Meng over there.Still didn't give Zhang Fan any look of discovery.