As the place where the emperor lived and worked, the construction specifications of Qianqing Palace were naturally very high.
Liu Jin also made reference to the places where leaders of later generations worked and worked, such as the Black Palace, the Black and Gold Khan Palace, etc. Of course, due to the limitations of the times, many things were definitely impossible to achieve, so he had to make some appropriate arrangements. Change.
In addition, this was the Ming Dynasty after all, so the place where the emperor lived naturally had to be designed in Chinese style. One of the most important points was that it should be grand and grand.
In addition, Liu Jin also introduced some concepts of leisure, health and entertainment from later generations, not only office and living places, but also some leisure and health facilities, places, etc.
To complete such a responsible design, it was necessary to combine the architectural technology and conditions of this era, and Liu Jin had to use his golden fingers to design an achievable plan.
In this plan, the newly built Qianqing Palace will be nearly ten feet high, which is about thirty meters high, and will cover an area of more than twenty acres. The main building is designed to look like a jade seal.
The entire huge palace will have more than ten large and small conference rooms, which can accommodate hundreds of people discussing matters at the same time; several large banquet halls will also be designed, which can accommodate thousands of people. People attend the banquet at the same time.
Of course, comedies and dance halls are also essential. After finishing work, you can also listen to music or watch dramas to relieve your mood.
After arranging the main hall, the next step is the place related to the emperor's personal life. Several large and small restaurants are also designed.
The large restaurant can accommodate hundreds of people dining at the same time. Well, the emperor generally has many concubines and many children. Sometimes he also needs to hold large family dinners.
There are dozens of large and small bedrooms designed, some are for the emperor to sleep, and some are for the office staff around the emperor, such as Xiao Jing, who followed Emperor Hongzhi day and night, and of course more Designed for use by concubines, it is convenient for the emperor to summon him as soon as possible when he has any needs.
In addition to these, Liu Jin also very thoughtfully designed a bathroom for Emperor Hongzhi and built a bath specifically for bathing. Of course, the emperor had big wooden barrels, but how could the wooden barrels be used as baths?
There is also a swimming pool and cobblestone road built outside, which can be used for swimming and fitness. Walking on the cobblestone road can clear the veins, which can also achieve the effect of fitness and health.
Of course, Emperor Hongzhi's favorite study room must be a top priority. For this reason, Liu Jin's design plan refers to the design of the offices of later generations. The most important thing is to reflect the atmosphere. Liu Jin has thought about the background and prepared it. Draw a map of the earth.
In terms of the overall design, the new Qianqing Palace will still have steps and the terrain will be higher because Liu Jin plans to design the heating system for later generations.
A heating circulation system is designed internally. When winter comes, you only need to add water underneath and keep burning the fire, and a steady stream of heating will circulate throughout the palace complex, protecting the entire palace complex from the cold.
"Father, look, we have designed this shape to look like a jade seal. This jade seal has represented the emperor since ancient times. Others will know it at a glance. Only you, my father, can be worthy of it."
"At the top of the Jade Seal, we have also designed an observation deck. If my father is tired from working, you can go up here at night and overlook the entire capital."
Zhu Houzhao is a qualified commentator, and he introduced the entire design of Qianqing Palace in detail.
Emperor Hongzhi kept listening. Through this drawing and Zhu Houzhao's explanation, he could fully imagine how luxurious and comfortable this huge palace was, so much so that he couldn't help but want to own such a palace immediately.
But soon, he thought about it and frowned and said: "It must be quite expensive to build such a palace, right?"
He has always been frugal and frugal, and many places in the palace have not been repaired for a long time. Of course, he only has one wife, unlike other emperors who have many concubines and need many palaces to arrange them.
But this is only one aspect. What is more important is that he is relatively economical. The treasury has no money, and the ministers of the court are very demanding. They will definitely not allocate money to repair the palace. Even the cost of rebuilding the Qing Palace will eventually be If it comes from his internal funds, don't even think about getting a tael of silver from Zhou Jing, the Minister of Household Affairs.
"It doesn't cost much. Even though this palace complex is huge, it's actually mainly built with reinforced concrete, so it doesn't cost much, and the construction speed will be very fast."
Zhu Houzhao said nonchalantly.
"It doesn't cost much?"
"They say panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass. Just the cost of these glasses is incredible."
Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said.
"Father, this glass is produced by your own glass factory. It is not worth much at all. On the contrary, it is the most economical. Moreover, I have discussed it with Lao Liu. The cost of building this Qianqing Palace does not need to be paid by my father." Any penny you contribute, your Majesty, will be borne by me and Liu Jin."
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said in a low voice, as if he was afraid that others would know that the glass was worthless. Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin had made an unknown amount of money by relying on the glass.
“You’re going to pay for the construction?”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he was immediately stunned, feeling like a pie in the sky had hit him.
He knew that the cost of building such a palace must be extremely huge, at least hundreds of thousands of taels, or even millions of taels of silver. Although he liked this design very much, he would really have to spend millions of taels of silver to build it. He would definitely not agree to the Qing Palace and would not be willing to do so at all.
Who would have thought that now Zhu Houzhao actually told him that the two of them helped Emperor Hongzhi build this palace for free. This feeling was like a poor man being given a large villa by a rich man. Happiness came too suddenly.
"Yes, this should be regarded as a son's filial piety to your father."
Zhu Houzhao nodded solemnly, and then said very grandly: "I guess it won't cost much money. One million taels of silver will be enough. Lao Liu will get half of it. I can pay for it with five hundred thousand taels of silver." ."
"At most, it's only a million taels of silver, which is more or less..."
Emperor Hongzhi suddenly felt like a pauper. Thinking about the millions of taels of silver in his own money, in front of Zhu Houzhao, he seemed to be really poor.
If he hadn't been his own son, Emperor Hongzhi would have wanted to rob the rich and give to the poor. Who knows how much money Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin made from doing these businesses, especially this glass factory.
"How much money do you have on hand now?"
Emperor Hongzhi came back to his senses, thought for a while and asked.
"No, not much~"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately shook his head and said, looking at Emperor Hongzhi with vigilant eyes, for fear that Emperor Hongzhi would ask for money from him again.
"Can I count as a share in the sale of the salt farm?"
Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while and suddenly asked, "There is no way that I am poorer than my son. It is a bit hard for him as a father to accept. After all, he is also an emperor, and he also wants to save face. He can't keep living by robbing his own son."
"ah?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he was dumbfounded again. Emperor Hongzhi had never been uninvolved in these matters, so why was he now thinking of participating in the sale of the salt farm?
"Don't the ministers of the DPRK and China disagree with this matter about the salt field?"
Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and said.
"Are they the emperor or am I the emperor?"
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he said calmly that from Li Guang's incident, he could see the faces of many people clearly. In addition, the investigation into the theft of official warehouses became deeper and deeper, and more and more officials were implicated. Many officials used to keep shouting
Wearing cool sleeves, in fact, all of them are very rich.
This made Emperor Hongzhi realize that the whole court was full of rich people and lived a life of luxury, but he, the emperor, was the only one who was frugal and was scolded and criticized every day.
All the ministers of civil and military affairs in the dynasty have huge properties. The little salary given by the court is not enough for them to have a meal of fine wine. Only he, the emperor, has no property except some Huangzhuang. He is engaged in a briquette business.
Even if you make some money from the industry, you are accused of competing with the people for profit, and even try to take away all of it.
So, he has seen a lot of things clearly, which is why he supports Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin doing business together. If he doesn't do it himself, let Zhu Houzhao do it. Anyway, sooner or later it will be the same.
If you have your own property, you will have a steady stream of money. With money, you can be more courageous as an emperor, at least you don't have to worry about small things like building a palace.
"As long as you say this, Father, I will save a share for you~"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately said with a playful smile. Then he thought about it and whispered to Emperor Hongzhi: "Father, actually, Lao Liu and I built this palace for you for free to make money. Lao Liu is so smart.
Man, how can he make a loss-making business?"
"He is playing a long game to catch big fish. He will help my father build a palace and serve as a demonstration, which can then lead the dignitaries in the capital to follow suit and build new houses. Needless to say, the sales of this glass, in addition, there are
It can drive other profitable businesses, and there can be dozens of them involved."
"Father, do you want to join in? Don't say I didn't tell you. If you miss this village, you won't have this shop. Don't be jealous when you see me and Lao Liu enjoying the food and drink."
At this time, Zhu Houzhao didn't look like a prince at all, but more like a businessman. Of course, he didn't look like a prince to begin with, and he wouldn't look like an emperor when he became an emperor in the future. He could do anything, but he was not suitable to be.
