Chapter 498 A gentleman loves money, and he takes it in a proper way (2)
Wu Yanhui took the paper and glanced at it, and his face suddenly changed.
He raised his head and sternly said, "Yang Qingzhi, what do you mean?"
Yang Shouwen smiled slightly and said in a deep voice: "King Chen is a little worried. I invite everyone today. There is no malice intent, but I want to have a way out for money with you."
As he said that, he picked up the paper in his hand and whispered: "Sindu Princess has been granted a fief of 600 households since she returned to the capital. However, the princess was in Luoyang and took the Qingliang Temple in Yongfengfang as a Beppu in the first year of Shengli, and then took away 300 acres of land in Lirenfang.
In the second year of Shengli, the princess ordered people to seize 600 acres of land in Yanfufang in Chang'an, and then occupied half of the land in Anguo Temple in Chongyefang...
The same was true for Princess Ding'an. In the second year of Shengli, Qingyuan Temple was taken away and built into Beppu.
Duke Guanguo and Princess Changning expanded the mansion more than three times in just two years. At the same time, she also joined Gao Shilian's mansion and the military camp of the Zuo Jinwu Guard to build Beppu. At the end of last year, the saint canceled Yongchang County, but the princess secretly occupied the county government office and used it as a house. In addition, she also intended to take away the old mansion of King Li Tai of Wei in Chang'an..."
Yang Shouwen's paper records the actions of several princesses over the past two years of returning to Beijing.
Several prince consorts looked at each other and didn't know how to speak for a moment.
After Yang Shouwen finished reading it, he threw the paper into the brazier next to him, and then filled the tea for several prince consorts.
"A few brothers, I'm asking about these things, not to make things difficult for you, but to have heartfelt words.
Now the prince entered the Eastern Palace, but his foundation was unstable. He has lived in Luling for more than ten years, in Luoyang, and in Chang'an without anyone looking for him. Therefore, the position of the prince is like a tower in the air, which will collapse if you are not careful. Today, I want to invite a few brothers to join me to lay the foundation for the prince. The things I just thought of seemingly small things, but in fact, they will have a huge impact on the prince. Those who are children should share their worries for their parents... The princesses live in the deep palace for a long time and do not know the suffering outside. But I don't believe that the brothers will not hear the complaints below."
Wu Yanhui frowned and said in a deep voice: "So what? All the lands are the kings and ministers. All the worlds are the kings and lands.
What is the big deal if the princess returns to Beijing and gets some land?
It’s just a complaint from a group of unruly people, why bother Qingzhi?”
Yang Shouwen said: "When Emperor Taizong was alive, he said that water could carry a boat and could also overturn it.
My brother said right, all the kings are in the world. But don’t forget it. Today, it is the world of the saints and the prince’s foundation is not solid. We should win over the hearts of the people for him and let the people know that the prince’s benevolence and consolidate the status of the Eastern Palace for him. If you just try to force and rob, the people will not say what the prince is. You will only say that the prince is unethical and stupid."
Everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Wang Tongjiao said: "There is some truth to Qingzhi.
However, in the opinion of Qingzhi, what should we do?"
“I like it too.
The princesses returned from Luling. When they first saw the prosperity of the imperial capital, they would inevitably lose their composure.
However, having a way is a gentleman who loves money and gets it well. I also know that although your brothers are noble and princes, or come from famous families, they are inevitably short of money in this prosperous place. I often hear people say that it is not easy to live in Luoyang.
This is true for ordinary people, not to mention that all brothers have a lot of social engagements, so it is inevitable that they spend amazing money.
This is especially true for the princesses, especially after the sisters opened the mansion, there were many people in the mansion. Even if they were doing everything, they would have to pay. Although they had fiefs and monthly salary, the money they wanted to live comfortably was far from enough."
"Qingzhi, you're right!"
Yang Ruijiao couldn't help but pat his legs and complained: "If you don't say anything else, just talk about my Duke Guan's Mansion.
Hundreds of people are all made up of the little wealth at home. In Luoyang City, if you don’t show off your airs, people will not pay attention to you, and even your mother may be troubled when you enter the city; if you put on airs, you will need a lot of money. Not to mention the others, only those few hundred people will have a large expenditure every month, and it is indeed terrifying to think about it."
"Who said no?"
Wu Yanji also had a deep understanding and agreed.
Wang Tongjiao said: "Qingzhi, we all understand the truth you said.
But, what should we do?"
After hearing this, Yang Shouwen suddenly laughed.
"A few brothers are confused. We are guarding the golden mountain, why should we go and compete with the people for profit?
You guys, who are the most people in Luoyang City? The most nobles and noble families are the most famous; what are we best at? Play, we know how to play! Then what are our advantages? Who can compare our fame and connections?"
Wu Yanji, Wu Yanhui and Yang Rui looked at each other and nodded silently.
Yang Shouwen pointed at Wu Yanhui, "King Chen, I know you like cockfighting, so let me ask you, how much does it cost to fight cockfighting every month?"
"If you fight a cock, you will have to be a hundred or ten points."
"Yes, if you set up a place for cockfighting in Luoyang, gather the noble children together, and then open the market to the outside world, what would it be like? Not to mention, those rich merchants have sharpened their heads and wanted to be strong with us, so we will give him this opportunity. Do you think they will spend no money when they enter your club?"
"this……"
Wu Yanhui felt a sense of heat in his heart, as if he had seen countless money, rolling towards him.
Yang Shouwen pointed to Yang Ruijiao again, "Duke Guanguo, you are singing and dancing, lingering in the brothel tiles.
But what does that mean? It’s just a little bit of cherry lips and a pair of jade arms, don’t you feel disgusting? You are so obsessed with the Duke of the Kingdom and want to find that beautiful woman, but it’s easy to open a club and bring the women in the sect to come over, listen to music, and watch the play. Isn’t it a fun to open a club?"
"And you, succeeding the King of Wei.
I know that although you don’t know how to fist, you like that role.
But what's the point? Fake! Brother, that's all about acting... Let's have a game to let them fight with real swords and guns, and there will be a lot of people coming to support you. At that time, not only do you have to spend money, but you can make a lot of money."
Speaking of this, Yang Shouwen stood up.
He shouted: "Brothers, there are so many roads to money in this world, it depends on whether you want it or not.
With your fame, identity, status, connections... why do you have to cut off those hard life? If you want to make money, we have a lot of opportunities... The most important thing is that we can also take this opportunity to help the prince settle in the East Palace...
Think about it, as long as the prince is in the East Palace one day, who dares to touch our business?
If the prince ascended the throne in the next day, we would do these businesses throughout the world, to the frontier, to the Six Dynasties, to the Western Regions, to Annan, and to Tubo. There is never a shortage of those who are stupid in this world, to the many people, to the many people, and we have endless money to make."
When Yang Shouwen said this, he involuntarily used the toad energy, which made his voice even more fascinating.
Wu Yanji's face turned red and he nodded repeatedly.
Wu Yanhui and Yang Ruijiao couldn't help but feel excited and stood up, "Qingzhi, tell me, what do we do?"
Wang Tongjiao remained calm and said softly: "Qingzhi, then we have become businessmen?"
In this era, businessmen are definitely synonymous with lowliness.
Yang Shouwen laughed after hearing this, "Brother, who said we were going to stand up? As long as we were talking, there would be a lot of people holding the money, crying and shouting at the front desk for us. We just need to hide behind us and collect the money silently.
Brothers, just play, anyone can do it.
But being able to make money while playing is the real ability.”
After saying that, Yang Shouwen breathed a long sigh and sat down again.
He poured out the cold tea, replaced it with new tea, and distributed it to everyone.
"Brothers, I have finished everything I should say. Who agrees and who opposes?"
Wu Yanji and the other two looked at each other and said in unison: "Qingzhi, let me leave this matter to you, and I will fully support you later."
Seeing this, Yang Shouwen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He said in a deep voice: "Since the brothers don't object, then let's discuss how to make the money easier while playing."
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That night, Li Xian sat in the study, looking at the tea boat in front of him with a smile on his face, the exquisite tea sets that had been placed on the tea boat.
This is a gift Li Xianhui brought to him when she came back from Taiwei Palace.
It is said that the tea boat was made by Yang Shouwen himself, and the can of tea was fried by Li Guer.
However, Li Xian didn't believe it even though he was beaten to death. His baby daughter could fry tea.
But I was still very happy. After all, this was the first time Yang Shouwen gave him a gift, which also meant that the relationship between the two had been relieved.
He sat next to the tea boat, picked up the tea pot for a while, and smelled the fragrance of the tea.
After a while, I picked up the tea set and played with it in my hands, which felt particularly interesting.
At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, Princess Yicheng ran in with her hair disheveled, and knelt in front of Li Xian.
"Father, my daughter is not alive anymore! Yang Shouwen is too bullying..." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!