Although the new city of Yongzhou City occupies part of Yueyang County, it is still a bit far away from Manbao's fiefdom.
At least it's out of reach in terms of space.
But the magistrate of Yueyang County was very happy, because after the new city was built, the area that was under his control was still under his control, and it was not transferred to Yongzhou Chengguo County.
It was a street of shops, belonging to the princess. In addition, there were also some houses located within the jurisdiction of Yueyang County.
As long as there are more people, they will collect more commercial taxes in the future, and the magistrate of Yueyang County will naturally be happy with the extra income.
After Mingda returned home from the third day, he discussed with Bai Erlang, "The princess's mansion is very big, why not move my father, mother, eldest brother and sister-in-law to live in the princess's mansion together?"
Bai Erlang shook his head and refused, "No, just leave them two courtyards here as guest courtyards."
He said: "My parents and eldest brother are all accustomed to living at Zhou Man's place, and they also have their own residences outside. You can live anywhere."
In fact, Mr. Bai doesn't want to be too restricted. After all, the princess mansion is the residence of his daughter-in-law, and the servants inside are all from the palace. Mingda has been indulgent enough since he recognized the palace, but in Mr. Bai's view, the rules are still very strict.
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It is not as comfortable as living in Zhouzhai, nor as free as living in Changqing Lane.
He has a house outside. Basically, if he wants to live in Changqing Lane, he can live in Changqing Lane. If he wants to live in Zhouzhai, he can live in Zhouzhai. But when he lives here in Princess Mansion, there are many more rules for entry and exit.
Bai Erlang himself didn't feel much, because the palace people around the princess were very tolerant, and he didn't like servants to serve him closely, so he could do whatever he wanted in the house.
I just feel that the Princess Mansion is much quieter than the Zhou residence.
Because it was quiet every day, he wanted to be more lively during the holidays, so he ran to Mingda to discuss, "How about we go to the new city during the holidays?"
Mingda's eyes suddenly lit up and he nodded repeatedly, "Okay, let's make an appointment with sister, Manbao and the others."
Bai Erlang went to make an appointment with Bai Shan and Zhou Man, while Ming Da talked with Chang Yu next door.
So during the holiday, everyone set out for the new city together.
The steward of Huangzhuang and the local chief came to greet him personally.
The new city had just been built. The ground was paved with blue bricks like the interior of the capital, and driveways and walkways were planned.
Because it is a new city, the ground is very tidy and the houses are clean. It was expanded on the west side of Yongzhou City and is also in a square shape. Only the westernmost part occupies the location of Huangzhuang.
This area was basically built with shops ordered by the emperor, and now these shops are all under Mingda's name.
Because it was just built, no merchants have settled in yet, but many vendors have come to take up space on the roadside.
The leader who led them saw the princesses looking at the vendors curiously, so he bent down and said: "The new city has just been built, and there are still many laborers here. These vendors are nearby villagers and tenants. They come to sell some things in their free time to support their families."
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Mingda nodded slightly, "Not bad."
Seeing that she was kind-hearted and didn't mind seeing these vendors, the mayor also smiled and introduced more enthusiastically: "Princess, look, the shops in this section are on two floors, with front and back courtyards, and the backyard can be
It can be used to live in and store goods. In the middle is the Tianchi courtyard, and in front are two large shops. No matter what kind of business you are doing, it is spacious enough and easy to rent. "
Manbao looked around and asked, "Is there a well in the courtyard?"
When the chief heard this, he couldn't help but look at Zhou Man, and then he smiled and said: "Your Majesty, we in Yongzhou have little water, so it is difficult to have one courtyard and one well, but the adults from the Ministry of Industry are standing in front of, behind and in the middle of the two streets.
We dug a well each, and the amount of water it seems now should be enough."
Man Bao asked: "What if these shops open restaurants or the like?"
The head of the village was stunned for a moment and then smiled and said: "That is a bit expensive, but they can dig a well themselves, or pay to transport water from the mountain. There are also several wells in Huangzhuang, and you can buy water and transport water.
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Manbao nodded slightly and said to Mingda: "In this way, this shop can do all kinds of business."
The shops in the back half are more spacious, with three floors up and down. Not to mention the yard at the back is also larger. Even the shops in the front have three doors.
It looks very impressive at first glance.
Man Bao couldn't help but be speechless. This dowry was very rich. No wonder all the ministers in the recent court meeting had eyes rather than eyes and noses rather than noses towards the emperor.
It is said that the emperor not only spent all the money from the inner treasury in building this strip of shops, but also asked the Ministry of Industry to withdraw some from the national treasury.
Man Bao then whispered to Ming Da: "Your Majesty is not unjust to be scolded this time."
Mingda was convinced, so she whispered: "When the shop is rented out, I will make up for the gap that the Ministry of Industry draws from the national treasury."
Manbao nodded, that's good, as the ministers in the court would have fewer opinions.
Mingda saw it and asked Changyu and Manbao generously, "Tell me if you have a shop you like, and I will choose it for you first."
Chang Yu immediately pointed to the first three-story shop in the middle and said, "I want that one."
Mingda looked at Manbao.
Man Bao thought for a while and then said: "Then I want the two-story shop next door, which is side by side."
The two of them said together: "You have to give us a lower rent."
Mingda smiled and nodded.
She asked Manbao curiously, "I know Sister Changyu. She is going to open a Zhenbao Pavilion. What do you want to open?"
Man Bao said: "Leave it to my second niece. She will specialize in selling ointments and the like."
"I know that your family's business in Dongshi is very good. I went there just a while ago, and the cheapest items there cost 200 Wen a bottle."
Man Bao said: "My workshop is on my fiefdom, not very far from Huangzhuang. I thought that since I have a shop in the capital, I might as well build one in Yongzhou City to avoid the trouble here.
If you want to buy it, you have to go to the capital."
Lao Zhou's family believes that renting a shop is worse than buying it. After all, it is easier to give away the shop at home. You can sell it if you don't need it in the future, and you won't lose money anyway.
But the princess's shop will obviously not be sold, and Man Bao feels that renting it is actually better than buying it, which is much more cost-effective.
Especially when it is clear that the owner will not evict people.
Changyu was very happy and encouraged Mingda to leave a shop and run it by himself.
"You won't lose much, and the shop is your own, and you have your own servants to take care of it. I think it's quite fun. If you like something, you can sell it in the shop. How happy it is."
Mingda thought so, so he chose the shop next to Manbao.
Chang Yu was unhappy, "Why didn't you choose the one next to me?"
"It's too big," Mingda said, "It's just for fun, why would I choose such a big shop? Two floors are enough, and the backyard can be used by the servants."
Changyu raised his chin and said, "I won't. I want someone to clean up the third floor. I will come over and rest on the third floor when I have free time. Well, you can also go to my third floor to rest. Then I will