"Honestly. This king is really envious. "I don't know if Zhu Xuanqi really drank too much. It's still pretended. But his face is indeed very red now. But it didn't get to the point of slurring his speech. He finished the wine in his hand. said to Zhang Fan, who was sitting next to him. "This Sichuan. It's a great place. Merely. It's really too far away from Gangnam. Even if it is connected to the Yangtze River. But the water here is too fast. But it's not good to sail all the way to Jiangnan. ”

"What the prince said is not right." Zhang Fan waved his hand. Said. "Not bad. The scenery of Jiangnan is indeed like a fairyland on earth. But the prince's Shu land is not bad at all. The scenery is beautiful and different from the south of the Yangtze River. But there's a different flavor. And it's a place where people are brilliant. It's definitely not worse than Jiangnan. ”

"No, no, no. Master Zhang misunderstood. Zhu Xuanqi waved his hand. Said. "If you talk about the scenery. This king is not envious. After all, scenery or something is a dead thing. And as Master Zhang said. The scenery of this Shu land is compared to the south of the Yangtze River. That's not bad at all. Why should this king be envious? Besides. This king is not that kind of elegant person. There is no love for this. ”

"What does the prince mean ......," Zhang Fan heard Zhu Xuanqi say. It's a little confusing.

"What this king means. A place close to Gangnam. It's so profitable now. Zhu Xuanqi looked envious. Said.

Suddenly. Everyone present was stunned. No one would have thought that Zhu Xuanqi would actually say such a thing. It's not that Jiangnan is good or not. It's that he's a prince. The fief is the entire Shu land. But there is such a thing as money. It's hard to get taxes here. Every year after he collects taxes. Isn't it enough to spend? It's a bit of a joke. He Zhu Xuanqi has so many fiefs. Even if the people below are planting fields or something. He will never be able to afford enough rent every year. It's a great way to get around.

"This ......" Zhang Fan hesitated. Finally, he asked. "The prince is short of money to spend. It's hard to say. Isn't the harvest bad in the fields here? ”

"Nope. That's not what I said. Zhu Xuanqi said. The annual rent collected here is quite large. Merely. Only agricultural taxes can be collected here. That's all there is to it. Although there are many people here, this king has. But what is so much food to do. If you can't finish it, it will rot. Sell it. It doesn't sell for a few bucks. Although relying on the identity of this prince. On weekdays, I can be regarded as worry-free about food and clothing. But if you want to be extravagant. But it doesn't work. ”

"That's true." Wang Xilie on the side followed and said. He is a member of the Ministry of Rites. These things are clearer. Although it is said to be a feudal lord of a place. There are many fiefs under his name. The area is vast. It is enough to live on the annual tax collection alone. No. It's not just about feeding. It's enough to make people live a beautiful life. But. But there is a limit to this. It can't be so profligate. Otherwise, no amount of money will be enough.

And like Zhu Xuanqi, the king of Shu. Originally, such a huge palace was maintained. It's a very expensive thing. The daily use of this Shu Palace. That's pretty impressive. If so. He really didn't have the luxury to do it.

Of course. It's all based on one condition. That is. This King of Shu is really a good prince. The rule is peaceful. It has never been arbitrarily levied taxes and miscellaneous taxes. There is only such a prince. That's what it looks like. The money is just enough. Enough pomp.

Of course. These two things are inherently contradictory. If it's a good prince. We will never indiscriminately levy excessive taxes. Nor does it exploit the people. Then naturally. This prince should definitely not be a luxury guy. But the other way around. If it's the kind of prince who wants to live a luxurious life. Then the money is not enough. Naturally, the lowly people will be oppressed. In this way. The people complained, and put it aside. But this prince will definitely not be short of money to spend.

But. Zhu Xuanqi just made a combination of these two people. He did what a wise monarch did to the people of his fiefdom. Even if you can't say that you love the people like a son. But it is also a rule. Never oppress others. But Zhu Xuanqi himself. But I want to do the kind of thing that only a faint king can do. I want to enjoy. Want luxury.

This sounds like a contradiction. But look at it in reality. But it makes so much sense. Especially put this matter on Zhu Xuanqi's body. It's even more difficult to find fault with the slightest. Although it feels weird. But there was no problem.

"What the prince said also makes sense. It's just that the prince listened to who said that Jiangnan is easy to make money. Zhang Fan couldn't help but say. Although it is said that Jiangnan is a place. It has always been known as the land of fish and rice. But at the end of the day. There's just a lot of food over there. The harvest is much higher every year. This doesn't seem to be any different from the prince's side. ”

"Definitely. If you just look at these things. Naturally, it is no different from the king's place. It's not that the king boasts. If you take it seriously. Some places. It's just a lot better here. Zhu Xuanqi said. But that's not what the king is talking about. This king is talking about doing business. ”

"Do business." Heard Zhu Xuanqi say this. Zhang Fan's brows furrowed. "There are many businessmen in this world. Please also forgive me for not knowing. This Jiangnan people do business. It's a lot of money. But the people there do business. Most of them rely on the mountains to eat the mountains and rely on the water to eat the water. There is no Tao in it. ”

"Not bad. What this king is talking about is this backing mountain, relying on water to eat water. Zhu Xuanqi smiled. Said. "This king heard that Lord Zhang was once ordered to go out to patrol the south of the Yangtze River. Then presumably. Lord Zhang's situation on the Jiangnan side. You should know a lot. ”

"I can't say how much I know." Zhang Fan said. "But don't hide it from the prince. Weichen's hometown is in Yangzhou. The uncle in the family inherited the ancestral business. Generations in business. About these things. Wechen didn't dare to say that he was proficient. But I also know a little bit about it. ”

"That being the case. That's easy to say. Zhu Xuanqi said. The current situation in Jiangnan. I don't think I need to say it again. Master Zhang also knows. Now the sea ban is gone. Merchant ships are allowed to sail at sea. And this king heard. These merchant ships transported goods thousands of miles away. Money earned. But the cost is several times. There is such a good deal. However, this king is far away from Jiangnan. It's really enviable. ”

"This ......" Zhang Fan stopped suddenly. It's not that he doesn't know how to speak. Actually, the following words are easy to say. But. If you say it. That's what makes it sour. This dinner. Such a banquet composed of a prince and several dignitaries of the court. It became like a businessman's conversation with a businessman. This feels very unappropriate.

"The prince actually doesn't need to be envious." Didn't expect this. Zhang Fan, who didn't know how to speak, didn't speak. On the contrary, it was Wang Xilie, who looked the most honest, who spoke first. "And. The prince now brings up this matter. It's the right time. ”

"Oh. I don't know what Lord Wang means by this. Zhu Xuanqi looked full of interest. Immediately asked.

"The prince doesn't know." Wang Xilie didn't care about the atmosphere at all. It doesn't matter what Zhang Fan's color is. Said. "Inside the capital. There are many colleagues who have taken this boat and fished a lot. And all of this is thanks to Master Zhang. Although ordinary officials have capital. But there was no ship. And take someone else's boat. I ask for a lot of money. However, there are a few ships under Jinyiwei. Sail to that Europa too. And Mr. Zhang is easy-going. As long as it's still available on board. I'll pick it up. And so it goes. Now in the capital. Each of them is also bulging with a waist bag. Because of this. No one has done anything that has been corrupted or perverted. After all, it's not as good as getting money like this. "Wang Xilie is already a little indiscriminate. He had apparently drunk too much. But drink too much and drink too much. What he said was true.

"That's true." Zhu Xuanqi listened to Wang Xilie's words. looked at Zhang Fan with a look of surprise.

Zhang Fan saw that Wang Xilie had already spoken out. I simply don't hide it anymore. He nodded and said, "That's true." ”

"Then I don't know if Master Zhang can help this king." Where does Zhu Xuanqi still have a little bit of the posture of the prince now. Speak directly. "If Lord Zhang can help this king. The king should be grateful. What does Master Zhang want. Just say. As long as the king can get it. It is bound to be a gift. Don't get me wrong. This is not a bribe. It was the king who thanked Lord Zhang. ”

As for Zhu Xuanqi's words. None of those present objected. Actually, it can't either. These people either have to rely on Zhang Fan to make some money. Either they usually have something to do in the court and ask Zhang Fan to help. How can you say a word now?

"The prince doesn't have to be like this." Zhang Fan said. "Since it's the prince's words. How can Weichen not help. This favor is for Weichen. It's not a big deal. But the prince said to send something. Wechen still forget it. If Weichen received the gift of the prince. Weichen will also feel sorry in his heart. ”

"Alas. If that's the case. Isn't this king too reluctant to go? Zhu Xuanqi waved his hand. Said. "Still. Or do it. Since Lord Zhang is reluctant to ask for things. Then at that time, the king owed Lord Zhang a favor. If there is anything that needs the king's help in the future? Master Zhang just mentioned it. ”

"In that case...... Weichen had no choice but to be respectful rather than obey. Zhang Fan said.

"Haha. It's a great event. Come on, come on. Ladies and gentlemen. Keep drinking. Zhu Xuanqi's interest was higher than before.

And Zhang Fan. The doubts in my heart are even greater. He couldn't understand why Zhu Xuanqi wanted to say this. As for Wang Meng over there. still didn't give Zhang Fan any eyes that had been discovered.