Chapter Five Hundred and Eighty-Eight Brotherhood, Loyalty and Wealth!
The mother of the Eighth Prince Zhao Xiangqi, Concubine Mu, was not only beautiful, but also very capable. She served the old emperor comfortably in various ways and was extremely favored in the harem.
Zhao Xiangqi's two uncles also succeeded in being promoted by virtue of their sisters' favor in the palace. They jumped from two lowly merchants to two marquises. It can be said that the carp jumped over the dragon's gate.
She became the most popular upstart relative in the entire capital, and not many people dared to provoke her for a while.
Zhao Xiangqi's two uncles had not forgotten their origins as businessmen. After they had established their identity and background, no one bullied or exploited them, and their business grew bigger and more prosperous.
Soon, his wealth was rolling in, he was making money every day, and he became a famous rich man in the capital, and the two gods of wealth were well-known far and wide.
As the nephews of these two people, these two uncles cannot be short-changed. The money is generous, and Zhao Xiangqi is not polite. He has been building hard since he moved out of the palace, but it is only a drop in the bucket.
I can't keep up with the speed at which my two uncles make money.
In fact, as Concubine Mu was the backstage of these two uncles and as a prince, he already had a share of the assets of these two uncles.
Therefore, King Zhao Xiangqi of Qi was not stingy at all in his move. He generously took out 800,000 taels. Not counting benefits, this was equivalent to the two-year salary of Emperor Xin, the prince of the court. You can imagine how big a person he was.
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Di Xin did not refuse. Everyone has entrusted their wealth and life to you and helped you grab the throne. A little money is nothing.
Seeing Di Xin accept it, Zhao Xiangqi also breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that the fifth brother would not be able to save face, so he reluctantly declined, but unexpectedly he underestimated him.
Zhao Xiangqi smiled and said: "Fifth brother, I was a little more conservative this time. I didn't expect you to be in such a situation when I went out. I didn't bring much money. In this way, you can use it first, and I will raise the next amount when I go back."
The money will arrive immediately, so I won’t delay your business, Fifth Brother.”
Di Xin laughed and said: "No rush, no rush, eighth brother, don't donate all your family property. Remember to save some money for drinking and prostitution. Don't wake up from the bed in the brothel with no money to pay the bill."
, was laughed at by the madam.”
Zhao Xiangqi said: "Fifth brother, what are you talking about? I will naturally wake up."
The two brothers played for a while and chatted for a while, and soon the topic turned to business again.
Zhao Xiangqi said sternly: "Fifth brother, if you really want to achieve something, I'm afraid the manpower of Prince Yu's Palace like yours is far from enough. In this case, you can come to Prince Qi's Palace to select people someday. My Prince's Palace has quite a few skilled people."
If you like any of the hangers-on and idlers, you can pick them up directly. There are also maids, servants, etc., and whatever you like can be moved directly to your palace. In addition, there are many properties under my name, such as wineries, restaurants and restaurants.
, if you are interested in Nongzhuang Mi Xingqiang, just send your people to take over."
"I still have some influence in the imperial court. Some officials usually take money from me, and they are considered my own. If you can use it, I will give you the roster tomorrow." Zhao Xiangqi kept every treasure from his family, and he couldn't wait to see it.
He emptied his house and put it in Di Xin's pocket.
Di Xin took a sip of tea. He never paid attention to these trivial matters. He always only grasped the big direction. As for what Zhao Xiangqi said, he planned to leave it all to Zeng Hongshen later and let Zeng Hongshen go and talk to him.
I believe that this eighth brother will be able to handle things properly.
So although he listened to many of the things Zhao Xiangqi said, he didn't take them to heart. However, there was one thing that made him a little concerned.
Di Xin waved his hand to interrupt Zhao Xiangqi's rambling, "Wait a minute, eighth brother, what did you just say? A farm?"
Zhao Xiangqi was stunned and replied: "Yes, fifth brother, I probably have dozens of farms under my name, all near the capital, covering an area of tens of thousands of acres, and there are probably thousands of tenants.
What's the matter, Fifth Brother?"
Zhao Xiangqi also didn't understand. When his fifth brother suddenly asked about the purpose of the farm, he wanted to secretly train the tenants, train the tenants into an army and then rebel. That would be too slow to bear fruit.
As for the grain produced in the fields, the grains stored by several of his rice shops every year are much more than the output of that little field.
"It's nothing. If you are free tomorrow, take me to the farm for a walk." Di Xin said calmly.
Food is the first priority for the people. Solving the food problem will solve half of mankind's problems.
So he was still very concerned about it. After all, he had promised his counselor Zeng Hongshen that the people in the world would no longer starve to death and have enough to eat.
Naturally, this is inseparable from agricultural reform and increasing the output of land and food. He has long wanted to find an opportunity to inspect the soil quality in Dali's fields.
Only by knowing the soil conditions and subsequent conditions can we take appropriate measures and cultivate suitable high-quality crops.
Of course, it is not Di Xin's turn to do this himself. He is only responsible for collecting various data.
One percent of the initial work has been completed. As for the next step, experts from the Ministry of Agriculture Research Institute of Dashang in the ancient world will naturally help Di Xin in research and development.
Although Dashang has become a constitutional monarch, Di Xin still has a good voice in Dashang, and his influence has not diminished at all. The use of public tools for private purposes does not put any pressure on Di Xin at all.
Besides, this is not considered a public weapon for private use. Why did Di Xin do this? It was to liberate the Great Lift, liberate the hardworking people of the Ancient Moon Realm, lead them out of the sea of misery, lead them towards a well-off society and a new life.
Therefore, Di Xin would definitely go to this farm when he had time.
Di Xin chatted with Zhao Xiangqi for a while, and finally everything that needed to be said was said. Zhao Xiangqi immediately stood up and prepared to leave.
Of course Di Xin didn't agree. He was so generous and came all the way to give away money and property, but he still had to stay with him for a light meal before leaving!
Zhao Xiangqi smiled bitterly and handed over his hands: "Okay, fifth brother, who of us is following whom? Don't be polite to me. I have eaten the food of your Prince Yu's Mansion several times, and it's really not used to me. Yeah, I still want to be myself."
Let’s eat at home!”
"Eighth brother, eighth brother!" Di Xin called out several times, but he didn't stop and could only shake his head.
Buddy, Buddy, since I came here, the palace has rarely eaten only pickles. I’m afraid you don’t know!
He had already made up his mind to go, so Di Xin could not force him to stay. Anyway, with King Qi's wealth, he had never tasted any delicacies, so it seemed that he would not miss this meal, so Di Xin let him go.
Di Xin got up and was about to go to Zeng Hongshen to ask this counselor to talk to him about his eighth brother, King Qi. To take over some of King Qi's properties, his presence would be indispensable. Di Xin did not want to indulge in such trivial matters.
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As soon as I arrived at the atrium, I saw a handsome figure standing there, as if she had been waiting for a long time.
Yes, he still didn’t escape. Di Xin shook his head and went forward.?