"Your Majesty, do you have any other opinions on the opening price of the first phase of the Luoyang Imperial City project?"
After the lecture, Lu Su immediately found the emperor and asked for His Majesty's opinion.
At this moment, he has clearly felt the change in the emperor's mentality. The lecture was more successful than imagined, which undoubtedly had a certain supporting effect on the price of Luoyang Imperial City.
Although Lu Su asked this question, in fact, it was not that he didn't know what the emperor meant, but that he couldn't believe what the emperor meant, and he had to give an accurate answer.
"I do have some ideas."
Liu Bian finished browsing the subscription list in his hand and became more convinced of the opinion of the Military Advisor Alliance. He no longer wasted his words and said directly: "I want to increase the opening price."
The corners of Lu Su's lips twitched subconsciously, and he asked tentatively: "I wonder how high your Majesty is prepared to raise it?"
Liu Bian said softly: "Zijing thinks, how about one thousand two hundred gold for every half acre of the courtyard?"
"one thousand......"
Lu Su was so surprised that he let out a hissing breath.
He hurriedly bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, is one thousand two hundred gold a bit too much? Our original price is actually already very high. Such a price may scare away many people."
"You should know that even the house price in Wancheng is currently only a few hundred gold. Luoyang is still in ruins, so the price set at 1,200 gold is probably a little unreasonable."
Not to mention Lu Su, even Liu Bian himself was a little unsure at the beginning. If he had not listened to the opinions of the military advisor alliance, he would not have made such a decision:
"Do not worry."
Liu Bian waved his hand, motioning for Lu Su to get up and take a seat, and said softly: "These wealthy merchants are very rich, not to mention how big Luoyang City will be in the future, you know better than anyone else."
"In the future, Wancheng will be just a companion capital at best. It can be worth hundreds of gold, let alone the real capital city, under the emperor's feet."
"One thousand two hundred gold!"
Liu Bian said with absolute certainty: "Let's set this price. If you don't have enough money, you can borrow money from a bank, and the interest will be calculated at 8% per year."
Although the interest rate of 8% seems relatively high, it is already very cheap compared with ordinary commercial loans that charge more than 10%.
If these businessmen were not stupid, they would definitely take out loans to buy houses, and even take this opportunity to buy two more houses at once. Anyway, they will definitely make money back in the future.
Lu Su didn't understand the emperor's thoughts, but he could only obey his orders: "Here! In this case, our opening price will be set at one thousand two hundred gold, and the market will open in five days."
"good."
Liu Bian let out a long breath.
As soon as the project is launched, a stone in my heart will fall to the ground: "In that case, I will go back and leave the rest to you."
"His Majesty."
Before Liu Bian got up, Lu Su interrupted: "Will you come over on the opening day?"
Liu Bian paused for a moment and shook his head: "Probably not. Didn't I say that I will leave this matter to you?"
Lu Su cupped his hands and said, "Well, I know what to do. I send you off to your majesty respectfully."
Liu Bian waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to see her off, and left the building with Tang Ji.
Not long after His Majesty the Emperor left, a familiar figure walked in and bowed his head: "Zijing."
Lu Su raised his eyes and frowned: "Zizhong, are you back?"
"Well, I just came back."
Mi Zhu was full of joy and walked forward quickly: "I heard that the talent show girl has arrived in Xuzhou. I just finished my work there and rushed over here without stopping, but it seems I'm still a step too late."
"It doesn't matter, as long as Zifang is here."
Lu Su didn't care much, after all, Mi Fang and Mi Zhu were brothers.
Mi Zhu is in charge of the general direction of the family business, while Mi Fang is in charge of some businesses such as salt and goods. They are all decisive figures in the Mi family.
"I wonder if Zijing is convenient at this time?"
Mi Zhu looked tentatively at Lu Su's melancholy face and asked softly: "I have something I don't understand. I would like to ask Zi Jing for your advice. I wonder if that's okay."
call-
Lu Su let out a long breath and waved his hand for Mi Zhu to sit aside: "I just finished my work. If you have anything to do, just ask and I will try my best to answer it."
"Thank you Zijing."
Mi Zhu bowed his head, then sat aside and said softly: "I just heard from my brother-in-law that you never revealed the opening price. I wonder if there are any changes?"
"this......"
Lu Su naturally knew that the most sensitive thing was the price.
Mi Zhu knew Lu Su's difficulties and hurriedly explained: "Zijing, please don't think too much. I just want to prepare in advance. The opening of Luoyang Imperial City will be very popular. If you don't have enough money to prepare, you may not be able to buy a house."
"
"That's it."
Lu Su took a long breath, paused for a moment, and pondered slightly: "Actually, it doesn't matter what I tell you. Anyway, there are only five days left before the market opens."
"I don't know..."
Mi Zhu looked at Lu Su with burning eyes, looking forward to his answer.
Lu Su said seriously: "Your Majesty just decided, one thousand two hundred gold for every half acre of courtyard!"
Mi Zhu was surprised and his eyes widened: "How much? One thousand, two hundred gold?"
Lu Su nodded: "Yes, one thousand two hundred gold."
hiss-!
Mi Zhu gasped, and after a long time, he reluctantly accepted the result: "Your Majesty actually set the price so high, half an acre costs one thousand two hundred gold!"
"That's right."
Lu Su sighed and frowned: "Indeed, the price is a bit expensive, but you can apply for a loan. The down payment only requires 30%, and the loan profit is 8%."
"oh?"
A second ago, Mi Zhu felt a little cheated, but at this moment, he immediately ignited a fire of hope: "Can I get a loan?"
Lu Su nodded slightly and said softly: "It is possible to get a loan, but the selling price of one thousand two hundred gold is indeed relatively high. After thirty years, the interest will be much higher than the principal."
"Of course I understand."
"but......"
Mi Zhu's face was full of excitement: "Zijing should know that for businessmen like you, the interest rate for loans from Zhongxing Bank is usually more than 10%."
"Now that we can borrow 8% to buy real estate in Luoyang City, doesn't it prove that we can allocate funds to do business, and this money is equivalent to saving at least 3% in interest, inside and out.
"
"this......"
Lu Su had to admit that the brains of merchants were just different from ordinary people.
Perhaps His Majesty the Emperor has already guessed this, so he decided to increase the pre-sale price?
If this is really the case, then His Majesty may not be too powerful: "Zizhong, don't you think the price of one thousand two hundred gold is too expensive?"
“Of course it’s expensive!”
Mi Zhu nodded without hesitation.
"Then why are you still..."
Lu Su didn't understand Mi Zhu's tricks at all.
"Now that His Majesty has opened the Golden Gate, the price cannot be changed."
Mi Zhu accepted all this calmly and said to Lu Su very calmly: "But where is Luoyang City? Under the feet of the real emperor, when our Mi family wanted to open a store in Luoyang, it would take one year.
The rent will cost tens of gold."
"Luoyang City is irreplaceable, and its business plan is far more prosperous than Luoyang City back then. If you don't buy one now, you will definitely be kicked out in the future."
"and!"
Mi Zhu emphasized: "This time I can get a loan, which lowers the threshold for buying a house in disguise. The money I have prepared can completely buy two sets of half-acre courtyards."
"In the future, it can be used as a warehouse and as accommodation for the stewards of the Mi family. Even if we leave Luoyang, with these two yards, we can still collect rent permanently."
"Even if you don't want it anymore, if you sell it and make a profit, it will be a huge income. This kind of thing is simply His Majesty's kindness and generosity towards merchants like us."
Damn it!
Lu Su's eyes suddenly lit up, his face full of disbelief.
His eyes really opened this time.
The price of Luoyang Imperial City is indeed very expensive, but in the eyes of these merchants, it has become a business that is sure to make a profit, and they are even grateful to the emperor for his generosity.
really!
It's because my situation is too small.
She is really too young!
Lu Su took a long breath and asked tentatively: "What do you mean, are you ready to buy two properties at once?"
Mi Zhu nodded without any concealment: "That's right, buy two small courtyards first to prepare for establishing a foothold in Luoyang in the future. When a courtyard with more than three entrances is developed later, you can buy it to live in."
As a businessman, Mi Zhu knew exactly what he wanted. As the imperial capital in the future, Luoyang would be the heart of the entire Han Dynasty and the political and economic center of the Han Dynasty.
If you want to expand your business nationwide, you must have your own industry in Luoyang. Only in this way can the Mi family truly become the richest businessman in the world!
In the past, Mi Zhu would not have dared to imagine such a thing. After all, merchants were in a lowly profession and were not favored by the current situation. But now that the imperial court had established the Department of Commerce and elevated merchants to unprecedented heights, Mi Zhu naturally could not let go of this kind of thing.
Chance.
What's more!
My younger sister has successfully entered the ranks of beautiful women. If she can enter the palace and become the emperor's concubine in the future, it will be another improvement for the Mi family.
Nowadays, Mi Zhu has real ambitions. He wants to ride on this strong wind and truly elevate the Mi family to the rank of aristocratic family, instead of being a lowly businessman as others say.
Lu Su was completely relieved and heaved a sigh of relief: "For courtyards with more than three steps, it is estimated that it will be after the third phase, but the further back, the closer to the palace, the location will be relatively better."
"kindness."
Mi Zhu nodded slowly: "I will strive to bring the whole family to every courtyard with more than three entrances and settle in Luoyang. In the future, the children's education, the whole family's medical care, and elderly care will be provided for."
Lu Su smiled calmly: "I didn't expect that you thought quite far ahead."
Mi Zhu shook his head: "Where."
"Oh, right."
Lu Su suddenly heard something and asked tentatively: "This time the Silk Road is reopened, is there any news about your caravan?"
Mi Zhu frowned: "Not yet, but I think it will be soon. The imperial court has lost control of the Western Region for about ten years. I really don't know what kind of chaos there will be."
"Don't worry."
Lu Su tried to comfort him: "I think after the country is unified, the imperial court's strategy will definitely spread to the Western Regions. The reopening of the Silk Road is just to gather information."
"kindness."
Mi Zhu nodded slowly: "As the imperial court becomes stronger, the Western Regions will naturally be taken back so that the Silk Road can be guaranteed."
Lu Su was looking forward to that day: "Let's just wait and see. I believe His Majesty will not let us down."
*****
Five days later.
Luoyang Imperial City Sales Center.
The venue was packed with people, and a long queue stretched from inside to outside, causing passers-by to sigh:
"What's going on? Why are there so many people here?"
"You don't know yet? The imperial court wants to rebuild Luoyang City and is now selling houses in Luoyang."
"Ah? Has Luoyang been built?"
"of course not."
"How can it still be sold?"
“Pre-sale!”
"Pre-sale?"
"That's right, it's sold in advance."
"You can sell it before you even build it? Are they willing to spend money?"
"Who says it's not the case? I heard that half an acre of land costs 1,200 gold!"
"Two hundred gold? So expensive?"
"Yes! It's so expensive, and there are still people trying to rob it. We don't understand the world of rich people."
"..."
In the middle of a noisy crowd.
Finally it was Mi Fang's turn to step forward. He took a deep breath and took out three small balls from the wooden box. They were medium, medium and empty, which meant that two sets could be purchased, and the other set was not drawn.
"Ha ha!"
Mi Fang was so excited that she wanted to jump up: "I won two sets. I actually won two sets."
The staff nodded quickly: "Congratulations, sir, you have won two houses. Now you can choose your favorite house type on the sand table map. There are currently thirty-two houses left for half-acre courtyards, and ten for one-acre yards."
Five sets.”
"Two sets of courtyards of one acre."
Mi Fang had almost no spare time and gave the answer immediately.
Immediately.
He put a pen on the sand table map, selected the corresponding position, then put a check mark and wrote his name: "Although the position is a bit poor, it is pretty good if I can grab it."
Before Mi Fang, some children from aristocratic families were also drawing lots, and many of them did not win. However, he got two houses by himself, which was really good.
Although the opening has not ended yet, it is said that people are already buying quotas. The price of hardware can be achieved by just one quota, which is simply unbelievable.
"Mr. Mi."
The staff handed over the prepared information: "This is the contract you need to fill out. If you need a loan to purchase, you also need to sign a loan contract."
"A warm reminder, if the repayment is overdue, your house may be repossessed by the bank, put up for auction, and may even incur late fees, etc., and you may also be compensated for the breach of contract."
"loan!"
Mi Fang said without hesitation: "I have already prepared the down payment, and the rest will be in the form of loans. We will make fixed monthly repayments."
"Okay sir."
The staff member nodded, waved his hand and said, "In that case, sir, please sign the contract."
Mi Fang responded and wrote furiously: "Okay."
"Please come here to pay."
"kindness."
"Next person."
"..."
Teahouse opposite the sales center.
At the edge of the window.
A young figure stood upright and exhaled.
This person is none other than Liu Bian.
Liu Benyuan looked at the hot scene, completely relieved, and communicated with the Military Advisor Alliance: "I didn't expect that the sales of the first phase of the Imperial City were so hot!"
The voice of the Military Advisor Alliance followed: "Of course it's hot. It proves that there are still many foresighted people in the Han Dynasty. There is irreplaceability at the emperor's feet. Buy it now and it will be settled once and for all."
"Especially for those aristocratic families, when the examination system exists, they will definitely seek the best education. It is obvious that Luoyang has gathered famous teachers and will be the easiest to produce academic masters in the future."
"I estimate that all the aristocratic families in the world want to own their own family properties in Luoyang. In the future, there will even be a large number of houses in the outer areas of Luoyang City."
Liu Bian naturally believed in the judgment of the Military Advisor Alliance: "Yes, I believe it, but that is far away. What makes me most happy now is that we have enough money to build Luoyang and acquire the Golden Monkey."
"yes."
The Military Advisor Alliance followed up and said: "According to the information Jia Xu handed over yesterday, our people have purchased at least two thousand golden monkeys in Yizhou, which is worth tens of thousands of gold."
"Including the golden monkeys we secretly collected at the beginning, there are already more than 4,000 golden monkeys. It is estimated that there are not too many golden monkeys in the entire Yizhou now."
Liu Bian was very clear about the current situation: "Then should we pause for a while? If we arouse the suspicion of the Yizhou gentry, it will be more than worth the loss."
The Military Advisor Alliance immediately denied: "No need, they have already made a lot of money now, and they are still looking for the golden monkey like crazy. When the golden monkey cannot be found at all, we will continue to raise the price to heighten emotions."
"crazy!"
"Absolutely crazy!"
If it were Liu Bian himself, he would definitely be out of control at this time.
But because of the alliance of military advisors, Liu Bian persisted at this moment: "Human greed is simply too great, even a monkey can be so crazy."
The Military Advisor Alliance said confidently: "What is this? The tulip incident in the Netherlands back then reached the level of participation by all the people, and some people even made a living by speculating on tulips."
"If this were not the case, how could it have harmed people's livelihood when the tulips collapsed, because people at that time were too lazy to even work."
"But fortunately..."
The Military Advisor Alliance quickly added: "Our current golden monkey incident is limited to aristocratic families and does not involve ordinary people. Otherwise, the entire Yizhou may enter hell mode."
This is also where Liu Bian marveled at the alliance of military advisors: "Thanks to the experts for designing."
The Military Advisor Alliance said softly: "You're welcome, you should."
*****
Yizhou.
Wu family.
Wu Yi stared at the account book in his hand and nodded slowly: "Well, I did make a lot of money. You have made great achievements this time. Tell me, what kind of reward do you want?"
Wu Yun bowed hurriedly: "Master, I don't want any reward. I think we should use part of the money to buy real estate in Luoyang, so as to lay the foundation for my Wu family to enter the Central Plains."
"Luoyang real estate?"
Wu Yi was naturally aware of this matter, but he had some scruples: "It would be best if you could own real estate in Luoyang, but I heard that real estate in Luoyang is very expensive. It costs thousands of gold to buy half an acre of courtyard."
"Yes, it is indeed so."
"But the head of the family..."
Wu Yun immediately advised: "We have made a lot of money selling golden monkeys, and we also have loans from Zhongxing Bank. We can use this money to buy real estate."
"You know, the current price of the golden monkey has risen to seventy gold. Now that the court has received more money, I think the price of the golden monkey can still rise. This is our opportunity."
Have to admit it.
Wu Yun's business vision is still very good, and his ambition is also very big.
But it is a pity that Wu Yi is a general in Yizhou after all. Although Liu Yan has not fallen out with the court yet, once they fall out, his property in Luoyang may also suffer.
If it was just a few tens of gold and he could pay it back, then the assets that cost hundreds of gold or a thousand gold would become someone else's. This was hard for Wu Yi to accept.
"No."
After thinking again and again, Wu Yi finally shook his head and said in denial: "Let's put aside the matter of buying a house for now. We don't take that risk. You should focus on the sale of the golden monkey."
"Nowadays, Nanyang Hanting is not short of money. The price of this golden monkey will go up as it should. The Emperor of Nanyang is very wealthy. If we don't make money from him, who else will we make money from?"
"Here."
Wu Yun promised well, but he was still a little disappointed in his heart. He asked tentatively: "Master, do you think that the situation will change now?"
Wu Yi didn't hide it, and nodded slowly: "It's very possible."
Wu Yun was stunned: "Is there something going on with Mr. Liu?"
"No."
Wu Yi directly denied it: "It's not my lord. He doesn't have the courage at the moment, let alone the strength."
hiss-!
Wu Yun was surprised and gasped: "What does the head of the family mean, that the imperial court wants to take action against Yizhou?"
Wu Yi shook his head again: "There is no sign yet, but everyone knows that Emperor Nanyang has great ambitions. How can he be easily bound by an agreement? I think he will launch troops in Yizhou sooner or later."
"Ah, this..."
Wu Yun didn't care much about the military world, and all news came from Wu Yi.
Since Wu Yi said this, it is indeed inappropriate to buy a house in Luoyang now. Otherwise, once the war breaks out, things like real estate may really be controlled.
"All right."
Wu Yun nodded helplessly and sighed: "It's really a pity. If my guess is right, the price of the first phase of the property is one thousand two hundred gold. After the second phase is opened, I'm afraid it will be at least one thousand three hundred gold, or even
One thousand three hundred and fifty gold!"
"This thing makes money, but it is faster than the golden monkey, and it is much easier. The most important thing is that it will be of great benefit to our Wu family in the future to enter the Chinese army."
Wu Yi waved his hand to interrupt: "How could I not know this? When I followed my master in Luoyang, the rent for a year was worth tens of thousands of dollars. Our whole family was squeezed into the same courtyard, and it was a depressing life."
"The most important thing is that you can't buy real estate in Luoyang with money, especially houses in the inner city, which are scarce resources and are all controlled by wealthy families."
"A family like ours can only live in a small rented courtyard in an outer city at best. Now is the best time to buy real estate in Luoyang. I understand this."
Hearing what Wu Yi said, Wu Yun felt even more regretful and sighed: "Oh, this is all we can do now. In this case, the villain will focus on the golden monkey and strive to make a lot of money."
Wu Yi nodded: "Well, let's arrange it this way for the time being."