Chapter 497: The Emperor of Wealth

"You all go out. I have something to say to Taifu. Zhu Yijun saw Zhang Fan's appearance. already understood that Zhang Fan must have something secret to say when he came to him this time. immediately spoke out and dismissed the eunuchs and palace maids.

Now the eunuch and palace maid have long been accustomed to this. No matter whenever. As long as Zhang Fan is here. Then Zhu Yijun will definitely let them retreat. However, there are some benefits to this. Over time. These eunuchs and palace maids felt that Zhang Fan was here. It's not about any event anymore. Because no matter what. Zhu Yijun will let them leave.

This has set up a maze for the ministers who want to inquire about the affairs of the palace. Because it is like this at all times, Zhang Fan and Zhu Yijun, the two monarchs and ministers. There is no way to start guessing.

When I saw that everyone had already gone out. Zhu Yijun immediately changed his appearance. If you say him just now. Although lazy. But he still maintains some imperial etiquette. It looks lazy no matter what. But now. There are no more those who like to chew their tongues in front of Feng Bao. In Zhu Yijun's eyes, these people are "lackeys". And only one is fully able to understand himself. And he doesn't care about Zhang Fan, who does anything that is not in line with royal etiquette. Zhu Yijun is naturally able to relax completely. and revealed the true face of Lushan.

But Zhang Fan saw him like this. Still a little helpless. Today's Zhu Yijun. The whole person sat in the big chair. Elbows resting on the bookcase in front of you. Hold your chin. A pair of eyes looked at Zhang Fan with a bright look. Obviously, he was waiting for Zhang Fan to bring him some good stories as if he was about to listen to a book.

"Teacher. Let's talk about it. "Even if it's just a few breaths. Zhu Yijun couldn't wait. Hurriedly asked Zhang Fan. "I look at the teacher like this. Apparently there was something fun. I'm bored right now. The teacher hurried to talk. It's okay to make me happy. ”

"Yes......" Zhang Fan looked at Zhu Yijun with such an excited look. I couldn't help but sigh helplessly in my heart. Then a smile appeared on his face again. Said with a smile. "Wechen is here. I want to give that money to Your Majesty. ”

"Money. What money. Zhu Yijun heard Zhang Fan say this. I can't help but be puzzled. He didn't remember that Zhang Fan was going to send money to him.

"Back to Your Majesty. That's how it goes. Zhang Fan naturally understood that Zhu Yijun didn't know about this matter. explained. "Last year. Weichen mentioned to the emperor about going to sea to do business. At that time, the emperor was also deeply interested. He also deliberately took a comparison of money from the inner treasury. Let Wechen go to buy a batch of goods. Shipped out to sea together. Make some money. Now the ships have also returned. So Wei Chen came to send money to His Majesty this time. ”

"Oh." Really. This topic immediately aroused Zhu Yijun's great interest. "Father, he has done these things."

"Uh......" Zhang Fan heard Zhu Yijun say. I don't know how to speak. Saying. This emperor loves money and spends a lot. And there is nothing wrong with it. It's just like Longqing. The money that goes out of the inner treasury goes to make money. I'm afraid it's not much. And it's not a glorious thing after all. Therefore, Zhang Fan's coming to Zhu Yijun this time was also quite mysterious. That is, to hide people's eyes.

And obviously. looked at Zhu Yijun who was not ashamed. Proud of the joy of energy. Zhang Fan was really helpless. Even last year, when Zhang Fan and Long Qing talked about this matter. Longqing, even if there are only two people in the room, he and Zhang Fan. It won't be like Zhu Yijun. He looked excited and happy. Show yourself a lot of interest. Long Qing asked Zhang Fan very mysteriously how much he could profit from this matter. After getting Zhang Fan's reply. It's still well thought out. That's what decided to come up with a sum of money for "investment".

However, today's Zhu Yijun. Zhang Fan looked at his energy. Obviously, I don't care about those comments at all. Or maybe it's if the news gets out the news. What kind of impact will it cause.

Zhang Fan now regrets coming over to talk to Zhu Yijun about this matter. Anyway, only Zhang Fan and Long Qing knew about this matter. And when Zhang Fan gave the silver to Zhao Xiande. Didn't say anything. Zhao Xiande thought it was Zhang Fan's own money. Zhang Fan felt that he might as well just swallow the silver privately.

"This ......" but now. Zhang Fan also had to think about how to answer Zhu Yijun's question. He thought about it for a long time. Speak. "The emperor's inner treasury at that time was indeed a little tight. So that's what made Wechen do it. ”

"Well......" Zhu Yijun heard Zhang Fan say this. I thought about it. He wasn't thinking about his father. It's about thinking about how you should use it. Or how to develop this thing. "That'...... Teacher. How much money exactly. ”

"Two million three hundred and twenty thousand taels of silver." Zhang Fan replied. That's a lot of money. Originally, the money still had to shrink a lot. After all, after Zhang Fan played Longqing's request for the warships of the imperial court to escort the fleet to sea and return. The taxes levied by the imperial court have also risen a lot. Fortunately, the maritime merchants did not complain about it. On the contrary, I am still very willing. After all, spend some money to buy peace. This is the wish of all businessmen.

It's just because of Zhang Fan. Coupled with his anti-corruption and anti-Japanese behavior in Jiangnan last year. In short. On the Jiangnan side, whether it is the government or the people. has a good impression of Zhang Fan. Of course. The government has more than a good impression of Zhang Fan. And then add fear. Therefore. is now Zhao Xiande, who is already a Jinyiwei. Obviously, there is no need to pay any more taxes.

So this money is also a lot richer.

"Oh." Heard the amount of silver reported by Zhang Fan. Zhu Yijun didn't seem too surprised or excited. After all, these two million three hundred and twenty thousand taels of silver are not a lot. It can also be worth half a year's tax in the Ming Dynasty. But Zhu Yijun didn't say he was too surprised. After all, he didn't know how profitable it would be to go to sea to do business. So I don't know what the meaning of the number reported by Zhang Fan represents. In his opinion. This must have cost Longqing millions of dollars to earn back. But it's only doubled. But Zhu Yijun still feels that there is a lot of money to be made here.

But. Zhu Yijun still asked casually: "I don't know how much my father spent." ”

"Back to Your Majesty." Zhang Fan said as usual. "The emperor handed over a total of 100,000 taels of silver to Weichen that day."

"Oh...... What the. Zhu Yijun heard Zhang Fan say that it was 100,000 taels. At first, I didn't react. Just casually answered. But then. He reacted to how much money Zhang Fan said. I couldn't help but be shocked. "Teacher...... You...... You say how much. Again...... Say it again. ”

"Back to Your Majesty. It was a hundred thousand taels of silver. Not much for nothing. No less. Zhang Fan naturally foresaw that Zhu Yijun would look like this. So he still looks like usual. Said with a smile on his face.

"Ten...... 100,000 taels...... 100,000 taels ......" Zhu Yijun muttered the number. After a long time, he said to Zhang Fan. "That is to say. These 100,000 taels earned more than 2.3 million taels. ”

"Not bad." Zhang Fan nodded affirmatively. "It is indeed more than 2.3 million taels."

Heard Zhang Fan's words of confirmation. Although Zhu Yijun was still surprised. But he was silent. He naturally believed that Zhang Fan would not talk nonsense to himself. After all, he didn't have to do that. But. That's twenty times the profit. still made Zhu Yijun feel a little surprised.

As a former prince. The Emperor of the Present. Naturally, he has learned those things that are related to people's livelihood. He knows. Industries that can make more than 20 times more profits are not out of the question. But either it's the kind of green forest hero's unbanked business. Either that, the risk is too great. And sea navigation is also full of dangers. However, now the sea route has been figured out. And there are also the merchant ships with artillery and personnel guarding. It's basically not dangerous. This made Zhu Yijun's already somewhat impulsive mind beat violently.

"Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Zhang Fan called Zhu Yijun twice to bring him back to his senses. What should this money do. ”

"Oh. Put it directly into the inner warehouse......" Zhu Yijun wanted to say so. But he stopped in the middle of his sentence. I thought about it. Said. "Nope. I do not put it in the inner warehouse. Just leave it at the teacher's. ”

"Your Majesty. Here's why. For Zhu Yijun's words. Zhang Fan was really a little puzzled.

"If you put it in the inner library. This matter must be known to the queen mother. Zhu Yijun said. Although this is what the father meant. The queen mother won't say anything. But the queen mother will never allow it to happen again. Put it next to the teacher. The queen mother will not know. Then let the teacher use it to make money. That is, it is a lot more convenient.

Heard Zhu Yijun say this. A deeper helplessness rose in Zhang Fan's heart. Even Zhang Fan didn't think about these things. But nowadays. Once it's a matter of money. Zhu Yijun's brain will run at high speed. In an instant, you can think of these ways to hide people's eyes. on this. Zhang Fan can only admire.

"Wechen obeyed. It's just ......," Zhang Fan asked. "Next time. How much money does Your Majesty plan to pay? You can't use all of these two million. ”

"Hmm. The teacher has a point. Zhu Yijun thought about it. Said. "Then ...... Another 500,000. ”

Listen to Zhu Yijun's words. Zhang Fan was also taken aback. Say this time. The cargo on all three ships was added together. The capital is only 500,000 taels of silver. And now. Zhu Yijun alone will pay 500,000. It looks like the title of "money fan". The young Wanli Emperor in front of him is really going to sit down.