"What?!" Xu Zheng lost his voice and said, "So much?"

Dirk nodded. Xu Zheng looked at Fu Lun, who also nodded slightly, indicating that the results of the accounting were similar.

Foran adds: "This doesn't take into account the cost of labor. The cost of designing and drawing the magic circle has already been completed by you and Mr. Forrester, and it has not been calculated. If you count them, it is estimated that they will reach 1.4 million, and magic materials are not cheap at all. ”

Xu Zheng suddenly said a little deflated: "One million and three million, the cost is too scary." I didn't expect it to be so much. ”

Dane groaned and said, "Actually, it's not too much. It's just that the current treasury is tight, and this is an experimental construction, so I dare not guarantee whether the final result can be comparable to the investment of 1.3 million gold coins. If it were to be raised in the Diet, it would certainly be very controversial, and according to the current situation, it would most likely not pass. ”

Bruce proposed, "Father, can we try to build one first, and test its feasibility." In this way, even if it fails, it will only lose more than a million gold coins. ”

Xu Zheng said: "It's only a loss of more than one million...... Blu, when you have a mouth, your tone is different. More than one million gold coins are worth of gold, which is an astronomical amount, and who will pay for it? ”

Dane: "The Treasury is really immovable, and the Minister of Finance is a calculating, stubbornly thrifty man like an iron rooster. It is impossible to get money from him to invest in this kind of experimental project, which is to make the stone bloom, make the black dragon dance, and make the Dark Lord convert to the teachings of the Cult of the Illuminati. Therefore, there are other ways to raise funds. ”

Xu Zheng muttered: "I'm a little too wishful thinking, I only want to pass the problem of the effect of the water tower after it is put into use, but ignore the investment and construction of the first water tower." ”

"How?" asked Foran.

Xu Zheng said: "The cost of building the water tower is very high. Once operational, maintenance costs are low. Wait for the effect to be revealed. Everyone has seen its function, and after affirming its usefulness, it is natural that the money for its construction can be raised by means of investment. ”

"Investment?" Dirk was a little confused.

Remembering that investment was the financial concept of his previous life, Xu Zheng hurriedly explained: "Yes. The meaning is roughly that everyone thinks that something has a profit, and they spend money on it. Then, according to the proportion of each person's contribution, the income is divided according to this proportion. The way to divide income proportionally is called dividends. After the completion of the water supply system of the water tower, a small amount of fees can be charged per household. For example, the number of people in the house is based on the number of heads, one silver coin per person a day, this fee is very low, and anyone can easily pay it. If I'm not mistaken. The population of the imperial capital is close to three million, and at the end of the day, it is 30,000 gold coins, which adds up to a lot, and this income is quite considerable. You can get a lot of money by investing in it. It will definitely attract people to pay for the cost of construction. In addition to residential buildings, water is used for other purposes, such as commercial blacksmith shops. The cost of water for sake brewing, bakery, etc., can be increased according to its regulations, and it will be much more than 30,000 yuan. With such a rich reward, I am afraid that no one will come to pay for it? As long as the water tower is built and plays an effective role, it will not be difficult to do later. The difficulty is on top of the first water tower. ”

Dane was greatly moved. The concept of this set of investment dividends is really novel and reasonable, and I can't help but say: "You must explain this set of theories to the Minister of Finance when you have time, which is equivalent to using the funds collected in everyone's hands to make money, which is really wonderful!"

"It's a great idea," said Foran, "to collect a lot of money for construction." You can't lay eggs in your hands. ”

Xu Zheng said: "It can't be said that there are times when investment fails, and in the worst case, it is entirely possible to lose all your money, and the risk is still very large." ”

Fu Lun said: "Is there a risky way to make money?"

Xu Zheng smiled: "Indeed." There are always risks and opportunities. ”

"Great!" Dane laughed, "That's a brilliant statement!"

Bruce said: "Why don't we try this investment method for this first water tower?" I'll give 200,000 gold coins. I have faith in this water tower. It's not a matter of penny or not, and I believe that once it is established, it will definitely bring benefits to everyone. Even if the effect is not as ideal as expected, its function of storing water and supplying water still exists, and I will treat the 200,000 gold coins as a prayer for the blessing of Samus's people, no matter how you think about it, it is not a vain flower. ”

Dane nodded, smiled and praised Bruce: "There's a big prince look." I'll give 500,000, and there will be no more. ”

Fu Lun said: "I gave 100,000." And there are only so many. ”

Dirk said: "I'll also pay 100,000." The wife of the family is strict, and she only has 100,000 private money. ”

Several people looked at Xu Zheng, Xu Zheng laughed dryly, and said, "I'm out of ...... Two...... Lakh. ”

Bruce gasped and said, "Stinky boy, you have just become a prince from a commoner, and I haven't seen you receive the prince's pocket money, where did you get so much money?"

Xu Zheng smiled embarrassedly and said, "Actually...... The income from selling snacks and alcohol is quite considerable. Now fireflies can earn close to 10,000 gold coins a day. Aunt Lucina's side, plus York's share of the sale of medicine, also has an income of more than 10,000 a day, and I am quite rich now......"

Bruce stammered for a while, and finally couldn't help but say a foul word, "Damn!"

Dane squinted at Xu Zheng and said to Bruce, "Be sure to remind me not to forget the fireflies and the taxes of the Wilderness Tavern." Two small shops, there is such an income, not much, I am too sorry for the Cheng'an treasury. ”

Dirk said: "There are still 200,000 left, where can I find it?"

Fu Lun thought for a while and said, "Father, why does the imperial uncle have to squeeze out 200,000 yuan." He runs around all day long, researching new trade routes and Warcraft, and he must have money in his hands. He, the nominal foreign minister, has been idle for a long time, and he always does not contribute, and he should contribute some money. This is 1.3 million yuan, just follow this - well, how did Xu Zheng say it, oh, investment. It will be carried out according to this investment ratio. ”

Xu Zheng was overjoyed and said, "The money is all there." Just waiting to get started!"

"Wait. "There are still some details to be agreed upon. For example, the question of manpower, where should the first water tower be built. ”

Dirk responded, "I'm sure these things should be finalized." ”

Xu Zheng thought for a while, smiled slyly, and said: "In my hometown, there is a saying that the military and the people are a family. Soldiers come from the people, civilians are soldiers when they put on their uniforms, and soldiers are civilians when they take off their uniforms. Uncle Dane has the army in his hands, so why can't he be mobilized and let them do some work that they don't rely on? The army is yours, of course, you have the final say, and the biggest advantage is that you don't have to pay for it, so you save a lot of money. Just put it in the name of training or drills. Moreover, mobilizing the army to help with construction in peacetime is also equivalent to training troops, and it can also establish a good image of the army in the hearts of the people. ”

Dane and Dirk both made Xu Zheng feel excited, although it is against tradition to mobilize the army to do civil construction work, but I have to admire this kid's flexibility and good use of all available resources. Dirk had even begun to think about how to make rational use of the army in peacetime in the future. In addition to training and wasting food, according to Xu Zheng, the soldiers really have many great uses. Only by making rational use of the armed forces in this way can we truly embody the tremendous potential of the armed forces as the foundation of the country.

Dane stretched out his hand and slapped Xu Zheng on the back of the head, and scolded with a smile: "It sounds so good, in fact, the most important thing is not to spend money." ”

Xu Zheng smiled and said, "That's that." However, it is possible to give rewards to the soldiers who participated in the construction, and appropriately improve the ranks of the soldiers, and people can't work in vain, right? However, it is much less than paying wages. It's a win-win situation for everyone. ”

Dane said, "Just do as you suggested." But the power of the army is in my father's hands, and you have to talk to His Majesty Rex first. ”

Xu Zheng ha, Rex, he, that's better. This old man loves this country deeply, and he loves himself very much, so he runs to his arms and rolls twice, and he can do it by spoiling his coquettishness. Just the thought that I want to learn from my little aunt to roll around in Rex's arms is a little disgusting, like the feeling of betraying the hue. Yes, roll around and get free, ask for softly, and stand in the position of serving the country and the people, Rex will definitely agree.

Xu Zheng thought for a while and said, "Why don't you build the first water tower in Xiacheng District?" ”

Bruce laughed, "Oh, selfish boy, the first thing that comes to mind when there is a good thing is yourself." ”

Xu Zheng said frankly: "To say that there is no selfish idea is a lie. Of course, I hope that the people around me, like Aunt Lucina or something, can have better conditions. However, it is more useful to build it in the lower town than in other places. The commoners of the Lower City are already living more difficult than the residents of other places, and the nobles and the Imperial City of the Upper City have the least impact on them due to the lack of water. I thought that since Uncle Dane had the heart to improve people's lives, he should start from the bottom. In addition, the densely populated downtown area is a great place to test the supply of a water tower. ”

Dane groaned, then said, "Okay, let's just decide." Cheap you kid, just build near your fireflies. ”

Xu Zheng was overjoyed and said, "Words count!"

Dane nodded, and the matter was settled. (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)