But the imperial court is short of money again. If it is short, we will have no choice but to do so!"
One person said directly.
"Brother Wang, what you said makes His Highness so embarrassed?
Will the court be short of money?
The Ministry of Household Affairs has more than 50 million taels of silver lying around!"
One person said.
"Your Highness, we don't quite understand what you're talking about about the silver. Please give me some words!"
All seven of them were smiling and pretending to be confused with Lin Fan.
Lin Fan also knew that the seven people did this on purpose. It seemed that he had given them too much face. If he didn't give them a hard beating, these seven people would go further in the future.
"The business in this entertainment city is so good. The money earned every day is at least tens of thousands of taels. How much does it cost in a month? You know very well why the offerings to the prince's residence are getting less and less?"
Lin Fan asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, this is strange to say. Recently, some gambling masters have come to this entertainment city. We make a lot of money, but they can also make a lot!"
"Alas! These people's gambling skills are so good. We must also be veterans in this field, but we can't understand their methods!"
"Your Highness, if you can crack their methods, it will help us a lot."
Several people hurriedly explained.
hehe!
Lin Fan wanted to laugh when he heard their explanation. Although the facilities in the entertainment city can increase the chance of winning with experience!
However, it is absolutely impossible to win all the time, and even for gambling experts, it cannot affect their income.
"It seems that I have given you too much humiliation, and you actually dared to swallow my prince's money."
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
"Your Highness, what are you talking about?
Why can’t we understand?”
One person said in a deep voice.
"From tomorrow onwards, this entertainment city will not be opened. From now on, anyone who opens a gambling house will be killed without mercy!"
Lin Fan said coldly.
kindness!
After hearing what Lin Fan said, the expressions of the seven people changed drastically, and they said solemnly: "Your Highness, you are being unreasonable! We did not provoke you!"
"Your Highness, this is a very profitable business. If it is shut down like this, it will be a big loss for you!"
"Your Highness, we have a lot of evidence in our hands. You share half of our profits every month. You can't deny this!"
"Haha! The majestic prince of the Ming Dynasty is colluding with those of us who run gambling houses. If this spreads out, will the reputation of His Highness the prince be bad?"
"His Royal Highness, we believe that you really want this money. Moreover, this place is called Entertainment City, which was also named by you, so why bother?"
"If His Highness the Prince feels that the money is too little, we will prepare an extra portion for His Highness in the future to ensure that His Highness Prince Tang is satisfied!"
All seven people said.
After hearing this, Lin Fan smiled even more happily and said: "Haha! Listening to what you guys mean, why do I feel that you rewarded me with this money?"
“Do you think that I kept the offerings you sent to the Prince’s Mansion myself?
I have already been sent to the army to be used as food and pay for the soldiers!"
"Besides, you all know that my prince's reputation has never been very good. What can I do if I add this to my reputation?"
…
After hearing what Lin Fan said, the seven people were completely stunned. His Royal Highness, unlike ordinary kings and court officials, has never cared much about his reputation...
"His Royal Highness, you!"
The seven people didn't know how to answer.
“Do you people think that this prince doesn’t understand anything?
The business of this entertainment city will only get better and better. Even if the God of Gamblers comes, it will not reduce the income of the entertainment city."
"So, the offerings to me should be more and more. In the past, you always kept a certain share for me, so I just turned a blind eye!"
"Now, you actually dare to deduct my share, haha! You are so brave, it would be inappropriate if I don't deal with you!"
Lin Fan said coldly.
"His Royal Highness, us!"
All seven people were frightened.
"No need to say more. From now on, I will take 90% of the income from this entertainment city, and I will share the remaining 10% with you, and you will also have to pay taxes!"
Lin Fan said coldly.
These seven people are really disrespectful. If you are not satisfied with giving them 50%, then you can only give them 10%!
"One percent! Your Highness, this entertainment city was built with our own money, so it's inappropriate for you!"
“With 10% profit, how much is left?
We still have to pay taxes, which probably won’t be enough for the daily expenses of this entertainment city!”
Several people cried out in pain.
"When I gave you 50%, you didn't cherish it. You thought you could threaten me, haha! Why don't you threaten another one to show me?"
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
The faces of these people suddenly dropped, and Lin Fan continued: "Your name is Nie Xiaoyu, right?
From now on, you will be responsible for taking care of everything in this entertainment city."
kindness!
Nie Xiaoyu was stunned. What does this prince mean? Today is the first time they have met. Do you want him to manage the entertainment city?
"Your Highness, are you kidding me? How can I... run an entertainment city?"
Nie Xiaoyu said solemnly.
"It doesn't matter if you don't know how to take care of it, don't these people know how?
You can just take care of them from now on. From now on, everyone here will listen to you, or you can recruit people yourself!"
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
He just wants to tell these people that as long as they are disobedient, he can recruit anyone from the street to manage the entertainment city!
"His Royal Highness, you are here!"
Several people looked even more embarrassed.
"Do you agree, or should I shut down the entertainment city, and there will no longer be any place like the entertainment city in the Ming Dynasty?"
Lin Fan asked.
"This... Your Highness the Crown Prince, we agree!"
The person finally nodded.
They have no choice. After all, if this entertainment city is shut down, they will have no income at all.
However, as long as it stays open, even a 10% profit is more profitable than most businesses.
"Nie Xiaoyu, do you have anything else to say?"
Lin Fan looked at Nie Xiaoyu and asked.
"Well...since His Highness the Crown Prince asked me to manage this entertainment city, I naturally can't refuse."
Nie Xiaoyu said in a deep voice.
Then, she suddenly came close to Lin Fan and whispered in Lin Fan's ear: "Your Highness, I have something to ask of you!"
"We'll discuss this matter tomorrow. You should take care of things here today. From now on, this entertainment city will have to change drastically!"
Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Nie Xiaoyu said, his attitude became very respectful, completely different from before!