This kid's wings have grown stiff and he is no longer gregarious.
Zhang Anshi then said to Crown Princess Zhang: "Sister, don't worry, this King Yi is mine, will my judgment be wrong? Just let the queen rest assured."
Mrs. Zhang didn't know what to say.
She remembered something and said, "I heard that you are short of money now?"
After a pause, Mrs. Zhang continued: "Who still doesn't know that you are borrowing money everywhere and issuing debts?"
"This..." Zhang Anshi was speechless for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "That's right, I'm short of some money."
Mrs. Zhang said: "We often say that as much money as you have, you can do as much work as you want! You always understand the principle of living within your means, right..."
Seeing Zhang's worried look, Zhang Anshi felt warm in his heart and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes."
"I'm afraid you'll suffer a loss."
Zhang Anshi said again: "I know, I know, I've written it down."
Mrs. Zhang glanced at Zhang Anshi angrily, and then her eyes fell on Zhang Changsheng. Looking at Zhang Changsheng's fair and tender little face, her expression became more gentle and loving, and then said: "I wouldn't bother to care about you, if it weren't for
I am too lazy to say these words if I live forever."
Zhang Anshi suddenly felt that his warm heart was a little leaky, and he said aggrievedly: "You were nagging like this when you didn't have immortality."
Zhang became angry, raised her head, and glared at him fiercely.
Zhang Anshi was afraid of getting into trouble, so he simply stopped talking.
Taking advantage of Zhang's rare moment of holding Changsheng in his arms, Zhang Anshi and Zhu Zhanji hid out.
Zhang Anshi sighed and touched Zhu Zhanji's head and said: "Zhanji, Zhanji, you have grown taller again."
Zhu Zhanji said: "Uncle, don't pat me on the head anymore."
Zhang Anshi said angrily: "Why, your wings have really grown hard? No matter what happens to you, I am still your biological uncle."
Zhu Zhanji said with a bitter face: "Uncle, how much money do you owe the outside world?"
Zhang Anshi said casually: "It's not a lot. I issued a debt of millions of taels."
Zhu Zhanji was startled, his eyes widened subconsciously, and he said: "Uncle...you..."
Zhang Anshi said: "You are just like your mother, with long hair and short knowledge. Do you know what business is?"
Zhu Zhanji shook his head.
"Business means taking other people's money and doing your own business."
Zhu Zhanji said: "What if I still can't get it?"
Zhang Anshi said calmly: "Don't worry, take ten thousand steps back. This debtor is not my uncle, but the right governor's office."
After a pause, he added: "Besides, I have other ways to raise money. I have seven or eight plans."
"You tell me and I listen."
"For example, I invested in the early stage to build dozens of sites."
Zhu Zhanji interjected and asked: "What is the site?"
"It's like a ferry."
"Ferry? I understand."
"Think about it, what does this site have to do with that?"
"Idiot, you have been fooled by those pedantic rotten scholars. You don't even think about whether this site is a thoroughfare? Is it possible that it will become a market in the future?"
Zhu Zhanji thought for a while: "This..."
Zhang Anshi said: "I have purchased the land around here a long time ago, in the name of a trading company, right? Then let me ask you, how much is the value of so much land that can be used for markets in the future?"
Zhu Zhanji suddenly realized: "In this way...that...that..."
Zhang Anshi said: "This is just one of the means, but in order to raise funds, I will sell some land first."
Zhu Zhanji asked: "How much silver can this be sold for?"
"I haven't thought about it for the moment. Let's sell this land... by the acre. This acre, no matter what, should be sold for three to five hundred taels of silver. A site has about a thousand acres of land. This is not just a few hundred thousand.
Did you get it for only two silver coins?"
Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but exclaimed: "In that case, isn't it... isn't it... more than a dozen sites..."
Zhang Anshi put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Do you want to buy it? If you buy it without losing money, you will definitely make a lot of money."
Zhu Zhanji shook his head without thinking: "I have no money..."
Zhang Anshi whispered: "Your mother has...really, I know where her private money is hidden..."
Zhang Anshi hurriedly covered his mouth and said: "If you don't want to buy it, then you won't buy it. Zhanji, you have no conscience! Hey, why did I look so big on you when I peed all over you?"
Zhu Zhanji said righteously: "Uncle, what you are doing is wrong."
Zhang Anshi said: "Okay, okay, you are upright, you are noble, you are amazing."
Zhu Zhanji said: "But...uncle...actually, there may not be anyone buying this land."
Zhang Anshi said lazily: "If I can't even deceive you, who else will buy it?"
It's actually really valuable.
The only problem is that people have no idea about stations.
At this time, selling an acre of land to others for three to five hundred taels of silver is almost equivalent to robbery.
Now, let alone three to five hundred taels, the stations planned by Anshi are all in relatively remote places. If the land can be sold for twenty or thirty taels, it is considered a rip off.
But there is no way, Zhang Anshi wants to raise more funds, he wants to do something big, of course, the more funds, the better.
Zhu Zhanji looked at Zhang Anshi's slightly frowning brows, as if he was thinking about something, and suddenly said: "Wait..."
Immediately, Zhu Zhanji slipped away in a high-spirited manner.
After a while, he ran back arrogantly, took dozens of deeds, and said, "Look."
Zhang Anshi lowered his head and saw that it was a deed guaranteeing the purchase of one acre of land, and he was willing to pay three hundred taels.
Zhang Anshi said in surprise: "Who are these people?"
"It's my companions..."
Zhang Anshi said: "Damn it, these dead eunuchs actually have so much money? Zhanji, let's not let them go. Their money comes from the people's fat and the people's anointment. No, they must be from the East Palace who are greedy for ink! Oh, what in the world?
There are such shameless people who buy an acre of land for three hundred taels of silver. I can no longer imagine how much money they have hidden away."
Zhu Zhanji said: "They all saved this. Many of my companions are about to cry. Uncle, don't force them anymore."
Zhang Anshi sighed: "What a sin. Just this. Even if you have one thousand taels per mu, you won't be able to collect much money. Alas..."
Zhu Zhanji smiled and said: "Actually, it's not impossible."
Zhang Anshi said: "Is there any other way?"
Zhu Zhanji said: "This...it's hard to say now. Just wait, uncle. I'll send someone to deliver the deed later."
Zhang Anshi suddenly smiled brightly, touched his head, his eyes full of love, and said: "Zhanji, Zhanji, my uncle has misunderstood you after all. You are the only one in the world who feels sorry for my uncle the most. It's not a big loss to my uncle."
I have given my heart and soul to you, so work hard."
Zhu Zhanji drooped his head and said, "Uncle, do you only know how to get money?"
Zhang Anshi's eyes suddenly widened and he immediately said: "What are you talking about? What is uncle doing this for? Isn't it for...our Zhang family? This family is not doing well, isn't sister sad every day?"
You also know that my sister is not in good health. She is your mother. If she looks sad all the time, can you, a son, feel at ease?"
Zhang Anshi continued seriously: "In the final analysis, I am doing this to reassure my sister, and also to make you fulfill your filial piety. You are a filial child, so don't think too much in the future, and quickly sell more land to my uncle. In the future, my uncle will
I love you even more and I will make mung bean ice for you."
Zhu Zhanji: "..."
Zhang Anshi added: "Also, you can't tell sister about this. You know it. When sister knows about this, she will be furious again and will be angry to death. You don't want your mother to be angry either."
Die."
Zhu Zhanji said angrily: "Uncle..."
"Okay, okay." Zhang Anshi said: "You are young, don't get angry easily, it will affect your health! It's getting late, I want to take Changsheng home, Changsheng is going to sleep, he will accept the bed."
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"His Majesty……"
At this time, a memorial was delivered to Zhu Di.
Yishiha lowered his head, waiting for His Majesty's reaction.
After Zhu Di read it, he pondered for a moment: "Well..."
He immediately fell into a brief thought, and then said slowly: "When your grandson is old, let him be. You have to help in this matter."
Yi Shiha said hesitantly: "It's just..."
Zhu Di glared at him: "Why are you so verbose! Since this is Zhan Ji's idea, then naturally do it according to his wishes. Although he is young, in the future... he will inherit the throne and rule the world.
Whatever he wants to do now, no matter whether it is right or not, reasonable or not, just follow his instructions! If he does something wrong, he will reflect on it later. If he does it right, it will be an experience. There is no need to do things in Tianjia.
I'm afraid of losing money, not to mention that my grandson wants to do something. Even if he bets with others, he can't afford to lose."
Yishiha immediately understood Zhu Di's thoughts and said hurriedly: "I obey the order."
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At this time...one after another, the fast horses arrived at the Special Thousand Households Station.
Yi Wangzhu has only slept for two or three hours almost every day these days.
Countless messages were sent to him after being screened and analyzed by the captains of the Intelligence Bureau.
The people who contact the outside world at Baihu Office also send external information to the office at any time.
After working hard, Deputy Qianhu arrived in Annan smoothly.
During this month, Zhu Zhen seemed to be possessed by a demon.
Everyone in the thousands of households could not help but be speechless. Sometimes at midnight, they could all see Zhu staring blankly at the huge map of Siam on the wall in his duty room.
Most of the time, he remained silent. Only occasionally would he suddenly call the people around him to give instructions.
"It's almost time." At this moment, Zhu suddenly said, "It's almost time."
Zhu Zai murmured to himself, and the captain who was writing down the note on the side had long been accustomed to this and didn't find it strange.
Zhu raised his head and glanced at the captain, then said: "Go... pass the order, the first plan will be implemented. Fei Ge sent a letter to Annan... telling them what to do."
"Here."
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More than half a month later.
At the port of Siam, some maritime merchants suddenly arrived.
In fact, at this time, the Siamese people had already begun to be wary of Han merchants.
Therefore, Han merchants were not allowed to enter Hong Kong.
But even if you don't enter Hong Kong, buying and selling cannot be completely prohibited.
Therefore, the merchant ships of the Han merchants would often anchor in the open sea, and then send out fast ships to send signals. After that, the Siamese merchants in the port would come out to connect with the merchant ships in the open sea and conduct negotiations.
At this time, groups of Siamese merchants had boarded the Han merchant's ship.
The Han merchants on the ship saw them and bowed to them.
Han merchants are different from other merchants in doing business. Other merchants are often more direct, while Han merchants like to go around in circles.
Let me first tell you about the storms on the sea and the customs along the way, or... maybe even talk about your own family, how your son is doing now, how my son is doing, and so on.
When the heat was almost done and two cups of tea were consumed, the Han merchant said: "Nowadays, the demand for spices and ivory is huge in the Susong area. We now... need a lot of spices and ivory, as much as we can."
When the Siamese merchants heard this, they immediately understood.
The specialties of Siam are ivory and spices, and many merchants have cooperated with them for a long time.
"How much do you need?"
"The more, the merrier."
"What's the price?"
The Han merchant muttered: "On the basis of the past, add 10%."
As soon as this statement came out, many Siamese merchants looked at each other, like flies seeing the smell of meat. One of them said: "It is difficult to buy spices now, and ivory... is not as abundant as before... I'm afraid..."
Han Shang said: "I can pay some silver in advance, which can be regarded as a deposit..."
"No, this is not about money..."
Han Shang said: "In this case...then...I have to find another way."
"If the price were higher..."
"No matter how high it is, we will have no advantage. That's all, you can tell us the number."
"Add fifty percent."
"This...how is this possible?"
"I have also heard that the price of spices has skyrocketed since the Ming Dynasty opened the sea! What's more, in Siam, you Han merchants can buy a pound of spices for about one silver dollar. But I heard that you are at Songjiang Port.
But it was sold for three taels of silver. Now that your demand is so great, it can be seen that... the demand in Songjiangkou is even greater. I'm afraid that by then, you will have to sell it for five or six taels of silver..."
Siamese businessmen are smiling.
"As for ivory, let alone mention it. How much did you buy it for in Siam, and how much did it cost when it was sold to the Ming Dynasty? Even though we are merchants from a small country, we know it somewhat well."
"This..." The Han businessman looked doubtful.
"Just add 50%."
The Han businessman finally nodded in embarrassment: "Okay, then I need to sign the deed. Here, I will pay some deposit first..."
Speaking of this, many Siamese businessmen seemed hesitant.
In the business world, this businessman is the best at reading the wind. Seeing that the other party has increased the price by 50%, he is still so urgent. Once the deposit is paid, the price of the transaction is locked.
It seems...the prices of spices and ivory are likely to rise even higher.
At this time, they were unwilling to sign the deed.
So the Siamese businessman said: "This... it's not necessary. We have so much cooperation with each other, and we rely on our trust. Don't you always say that people cannot stand without trust? Don't worry... we will buy it when the time comes.
For spices and ivory, I will deliver them to you in full."
"this……"
The Siamese businessmen did not say any more.
Soon, they learned from Luzon and Annan that the prices of spices and ivory had indeed begun to skyrocket. In Annan, the price of spices had not only increased by 50%, but had more than doubled.
When it comes to spices and ivory, the ones produced in Siam are often of better quality than Annam, Luzon and other places.
At this time, they realized that if they had signed the deed, they would have suffered a big loss.
All of a sudden, many people became excited. This is a great opportunity to make a fortune!
At present, many Siamese merchants are rushing to various parts of Siam to purchase spices and ivory.
The price of Siamese is also showing a slight upward trend.
Another month has passed.
But suddenly, someone in Siam reported to the King of Siam. After receiving the report, the King of Siam became furious.
After learning that there were a large number of merchants who were secretly trading with Han merchants, Siam and Ming Dynasty were now at odds with each other and had begun war with each other. The King of Siam was already extremely wary of Han merchants, but now... he discovered this.
He was furious and ordered people to attack Han merchants.
As soon as this news came out, the Han merchant ships that had originally arrived disappeared without a trace.
Not only that, but because of the Siamese's first provocation, Annan and King Shen in Johor also immediately took countermeasures and strengthened the land blockade of Siam.
As soon as the news came out, all the ports in Siam erupted in mourning.
You know, after the prediction of the price of spices and ivory, many merchants were crazy about buying it, and most of them bought it at a high price.
The spices and ivory might have been a huge profit when shipped to the Ming Dynasty, but if they were left in hand, they were worth almost nothing in Siam.
Once it cannot be sold, it will be lost.
What's more, driven by huge profits, countless hunters hunted elephants everywhere, and many Siamese landowners, driven by huge profits, also planted many spice trees. After all, compared to Cash crops that can produce spices are worth almost no money.
What's more, since the Ming Dynasty opened the sea, the price of spices has been rising. This has also led to more and more people processing spices and growing spice crops. This time, many merchants have been born and a lot of spices have been acquired. Spot goods.
But now... all of a sudden, everything has vanished into nothing.
A lot of cost has been invested in the crops that have been planted, and it is impossible to completely destroy them. The prices of the purchased goods have plummeted, and storage costs are huge.
Both landowners and merchants suffered considerable losses, and many merchants were directly unable to survive.
Those hunters who originally risked their lives to hunt the ivory, but now... found that no merchants came to purchase it.
In this wailing sound.
Suddenly, news came out that Annan Jiming Temple was involved in a war of arms with Siam. In the spirit of compassion and compassion for monks, I would like to personally come to Siam and visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Siam. I hope that with this, we can Convince the two countries to put down their weapons and turn around.
As soon as this news came out... I don't know how, but it caused a stir in Siam and everyone knew about it.