"Two million taels? So much? Tian Chou exclaimed, unconcealed the shock in his heart, and asked urgently, "Is it really two million taels?" Two million taels a year? ”

Liu Fan nodded with a bitter face and said, "Yes!" That's two million taels! Father-in-law, do you know why His Majesty trusts and remembers me so much? He even did not hesitate to remove a household secretary for me? It's not because I can bring your majesty a large amount of silver to meet his immediate needs. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info hehe! His surname Hou also thinks too highly of himself, and he also thinks too highly of his status in His Majesty's heart. What we don't lack in the Ming Dynasty is those who want to be officials, and in the two hundred years of the dynasty, there are only a few who are becoming officials? There are tens of thousands of Jinshi who have no vacancies? ”

Tian Chou nodded in agreement: "What Jimin said is so right! His Majesty deposed a Hou Sui, and he would not lose anything, and he wanted to be the head of the household department. But without Jimin, it will be a loss of 10 million taels of silver in less than five years! Replaced by an old man, the old man also understands how to choose! ”

As soon as the conversation changed, Tian Chou asked meaningfully, "Jimin, the top priority now is to find a way to solve the matter of money, otherwise Your Majesty will not be able to explain it!" Does Jimin have any clue now? ”

Liu Fan sighed, shook his head and said, "What can I do?" The only thing I can do is to urge my subordinates to hurry up and resume production, it seems that this year is going to have a hard year! ”

Tian Chou also sighed with a sigh, with a melancholy look on his face, "Alas! How good is that? Although the old man has made a little money this year thanks to the blessings of the people, it is a drop in the bucket to take out all my family assets! Ay? Since there is a way to help people and make money, why not think of a few ways to make a fortune? Didn't you say that there is a lot of silver overseas waiting to be picked up? Why not organize a fleet to go to sea to salvage a sum? ”

Liu Fan suddenly understood Tian Chou's purpose, and said secretly in his heart, I said how did this old fox change his sex today, not only willing to cut meat, but also looked caring, it turned out that this was the idea! Can't let this old fox succeed, Liu Fan pretended to be bright, and meditated for a while before replying, "Alas! The father-in-law's idea was good, but the resistance was too great. Our strength is still too small, not to mention the number of pirates along the coast. Even if you really build a fleet, you can't pass the level of Zheng Zhilong and the Dutch! Zheng Zhilong controls the routes of the South China Sea and Japan, and the Netherlands dominates the golden shipping route of Malacca, which one is not easy to mess with! Even if we are lucky enough to successfully open the market, but the thirty percent of the commission is for nothing to make wedding dresses for others! ”

Tian Chou frowned, and asked with an unwilling face, "Isn't there any other way for Jimin?" You're so smart, you can think of other ways if this road doesn't work! ”

Liu Fan sighed: "It's difficult for a good woman to cook without rice!" Although I have some ideas to make money, they all need to be backed by strength. With our current strength, we are not qualified to break the old rules. Forcibly meddling is tantamount to taking chestnuts in the fire, and the wise man does not do it, so it is better to slowly figure it out! ”

Liu Fan's words were reasonable, Tian Chou didn't know how to refute for a while, he could only suppress the anger and unwillingness in his heart, and comforted Liu Fan, "Jimin must not be discouraged, the solutions are all thought up by people, I think with the wisdom and wisdom of Jimin, there will always be a way to solve it." ”

Liu Fan thanked him and said, "Then borrow my father-in-law's auspicious words!" ”

Tian Chou waved his hand to show that he didn't care, seeing that Liu Fan didn't seem to have any way to make money, Tian Chou lost interest in continuing to speak for a while, picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said to Liu Fan, "It's not too early to help the people, you go and see if Ying'er are ready, let's have a few drinks in a while, the old man doesn't know when he will see you again, let's have a good time today!" ”

Liu Fan understood, nodded and said, "Father-in-law, wait for a while, Jimin will go and see first!" ”

As soon as he confessed to Tian Chou, Liu Fan walked in the direction of the kitchen, and on the way, Liu Fan recalled Tian Chou's words just now, and he was also very emotional, although Tian Chou's purpose was not pure, but it also reminded Liu Fan of the awakening. It's time to think about finding a few more sources of money. Now Jiaozhou only needs the sound of refined salt and perfume, although it makes more money, but there are more places to spend money. Not to mention Chongzhen's share of the "share money", just the bottomless pit of the arsenal and the shipyard is enough for Liu Fan. What's more, there is still the need to maintain the army, which is also an astronomical amount, and it is really impossible to have no money!

As for how to open up new sources of wealth, Liu Fan already has some eyebrows in his heart. But these projects all need collaborators, after all, Liu Fan can't stay in the capital often, who to choose as a partner? Liu Fan was a little worried in his heart! Chongzhen? No way! Luo Yangxing? This choice is not bad, with the power of Jinyiwei, he is fully qualified for this position. It can also promote Liu Fan's close relationship with one of the largest intelligence agencies in the Ming Dynasty. Xu Guangqi Xu's family? The Xu family is a master of East and West, and Liu Fan's financial path is inseparable from some advanced science and technology, maybe they can help! As for why he rejected Tian Chou's father-in-law and chose someone else? It's not because this old fox is too greedy, and Liu Fan doesn't want to raise this father-in-law too fat! In that case, the position of master and slave will be reversed, and then it will not be Tian Chou begging Liu Fan, but Liu Fan will be constrained by Tian Chou in everything. Liu Fan had no masochistic tendencies, so he did not hesitate to reject Tian Chou's idea of intervening.

With these complicated thoughts, Liu Fan walked slowly, and unconsciously came to the vicinity of the kitchen. "Uncle? What are you doing here? A little maid from Tianfu saw Liu Fan walk into the kitchen in the backyard, covered her mouth in surprise and asked

"Huh!?" Liu Fan came back to his senses, looked at the little girl in front of him, shook his head and said, "It's okay, just come and see Shuying!" By the way, I see that you are familiar, what is your name? ”

The little girl smiled and said, "Uncle is really a noble person, how forgetful, slave maid Xiaoyue, I've seen my uncle!" Uncle's kitchen is not a place for a noble person like you, as for the young lady, she has already returned to the room! If you want to go to the young lady, let's go to the embroidery building to have a look! ”

Liu Fan nodded and said, "Thank you Xiaoyue, come, give these beans to you to play!" Liu Fan said as he took out a few golden beans from his arms and handed them to the little girl.

Xiao Yue took a big step back in fright, her little head shook like a rattle, and she waved her hand again and again, "Uncle can't help it!" Don't do it! Don't dare to ask for your reward Xiaoyue, if the steward knows about it, Xiaoyue will be killed! And at the last wedding between Miss and Uncle, Xiao Yue had already received a red envelope as big as her uncle, and Xiao Yue was already very content! Uncle, you better take it back! ”

Liu Fan frowned and said, "Who set the rules?" Why so domineering? ”

Xiao Yue hurriedly begged, "Uncle, please don't ask, and the slave doesn't dare to say it." Spare the slaves! ”

"Is it sir?" Xiao Yue shook her head. "Butler?" Xiao Yue shook her head again. "Steward?" Xiao Yue was silent.

Liu Fan had a score in his heart, stuffed the things in his hand into Xiao Yue's hand, and comforted, "Xiao Yue, you can take it with peace of mind, although I am not the master of Tianfu, but it is not the turn of a little steward to ride on my head!" (To be continued.) )