Chapter 1517: Three billion coins

If the Liu family took a fancy to the Hanqing Building, then... Fan Shuang also understood that Lord Mi meant that a minor official family like the Fan clan didn't deserve to be on that public list and would inevitably become a target for everyone.

"The two boys of the Liu family are not as reasonable as Lord Wang. Once you get entangled by them, it will be a troublesome matter." Lord Mi said earnestly, "How about this, I will raise the price to 37,000 taels on behalf of Lord Wang to show sincerity."

Fan Shuang suddenly said: "Good, we cannot fail Lord Wang's kindness."

He took the gold label from his arms, stroked the two characters "Hanqing" on it, and placed it on the table: "Early tomorrow morning, I will go to the office to handle the transfer, and this building plate will belong to Lord Wang."

Lord Mi stroked his beard happily: "Good, decisive! Brother Fan, you are not as transparent as this child."

Fan's father was startled, but Fan Shuang had already agreed, so it was inconvenient for him to say anything more.

Lord Mi raised his hand, and the servant behind him presented a brocade box with both hands, inside of which was a neat stack of silver notes: "You can count them in person, 37,000 taels, not a penny less."

"No need, no need." Fan Shuang smiled and took the box, handed it to his father, "Please convey our greetings on behalf of Lord Mi, and congratulate Lord Wang on acquiring a residence!"

"That is of course." Lord Mi stood up, "It's late, you have been busy all day, rest early."

The father and son sent Lord Mi out of the mansion. The latter also said meaningfully: "In the past few days, Island Master He has become a legendary figure in Tianshui City. Those who can be associated with him have all gained glory. Fan Shuang, you must work hard."

"Yes."

Watching him leave by carriage, Fan's father sighed to his son: "You are still the one who is willing to part with it."

"Reluctant, but there is no way."

When he heard Lord Mi's request, He Lingchuan's words rang in Fan Shuang's ears:

"When it's time to act, act."

At the time he didn't understand, but now he seemed to vaguely understand. Was He Xiao hinting that he should transfer it when it was time to transfer, and not hold onto it tightly? Fan's father was just a sesame-sized minor official, low in rank and weak in ability. Both sides fighting in the Yao court, whether it was the Yao King or Qingyang, didn't care about his stance.

His family had to hold onto a set of Youhu residences; to be honest, there was no need.

Moreover, they couldn't keep it. It was really better to resell it; they got silver and reduced trouble.

Seeing his father unhappy, Fan Shuang persuaded him: "At the Red Fortress auction last night, the most expensive residence in the last row was indeed 41,000 taels. Father still feels it's a pity, but Lord Wang's offer is already very kind and didn't bully us."

37,000 to buy a small building in the suburbs, a sky-high price! Fan's father also understood: "You are right. For the sake of Island Master He, his offer is already very kind."

This kid had become promising, taking back money he couldn't earn in several lifetimes at once.

As for why Lord Wang was so generous, wasn't it because He Xiao was in the limelight?

Otherwise, he could just throw a few thousand taels to the Fan family and take the Hanqing Building away.

Fan Shuang exhaled and muttered: "Brother He is truly a god-man."

A residence bought for 2,000, in less than a few days, the value increased more than ten times; this was truly a complete profiteering!

He had been following He Xiao, but couldn't understand how this matter was successfully operated.

And He Xiao was very clear about the true value of the Youhu residence at the time, but was still willing to give him a set at a super low friendship price.

Not only was he resourceful, but he was also loving and righteous. Where could one find such a good friend?

The next morning, Lord Wang's steward came to the door.

Fan Shuang took out the gold label wooden plate and went to the office with the Wang Mansion steward to complete the resale procedures.

It wasn't his, so he couldn't keep it after all.

Fan Shuang went to see He Lingchuan and told him about this. The latter laughed heartily, patted his shoulder and said: "Congratulations, Brother Fan, making money every day."

The Fan family was originally thin in family background, but with this 37,000 taels, they were at least a wealthy family.

People don't get rich without windfall. Relying on the meager salary of his father and son, when would they be able to save so much money?

Fan Shuang bowed to him: "Brother He is truly my noble person!"

After yesterday's events, he realized how amazing He Xiao was. He had decided to embrace this thigh.

As he was leaving, Fan Shuang counted on his fingers: "The second-to-last row of Youhu Villa is twice as expensive as the last row, what about the first and second rows by the lake?"

Wouldn't that fetch a sky-high price? He Lingchuan smiled: "Don't worry, you will know when the time comes."

The next night, the Red Fortress auction was crowded with big names and celebrities.

Because there were too many big shots present, the security at the Red Fortress was unprecedentedly strict, and civilians were no longer allowed to approach.

So that night, the alley outside the Red Fortress was much quieter. They couldn't get in anyway, so everyone just went home to wash and sleep, and listen to gossip when they got up tomorrow.

But the auction venue was tense, fierce, and hot.

The first residence in the fourth row had a good start, 93,000 taels!

When the Red Fortress auctioneer shouted this number, his voice was trembling.

By the time the last residence in the fourth row was auctioned, the price had reached 120,000 taels!

Gu Xuan, who was sitting at the scene watching the fun, couldn't close his mouth with a smile at this time.

His family bought the second-row residence, which was closer than the fourth row auctioned tonight, and it only cost 20,000 taels at the time. Only a few days had passed, and the price had at least increased six times! Buying is earning; what investment can make money like this?

The cost-effective residences were becoming fewer and fewer, and those already sold would definitely increase in price!

By then, how many noble families would be rubbing their hands, waiting for them?

That night, You Rongzhi hurried into the palace.

The moon was high, and the monarch of a country was still working by the lamp.

When You Rongzhi walked in, he happened to see the Yao King grab several files and throw them to the ground, furious: "Abominable, all are wicked people who deceive their superiors and hide from their subordinates!"

Papers flew, and the palace servants on the side hurriedly picked them up.

You Rongzhi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, take care of yourself, don't get angry and hurt your body."

Since the Longevity Ceremony, the monarch's temper had been bad.

The old pear tree that accompanied him was losing its vitality, and the Yao King was particularly irritable, often getting angry for no reason.

He slapped the files on the desk: "The tax tribute collected in the middle of the year is one-tenth less than before the year! These seven or eight months have been a good harvest and peace everywhere, why is the money handed in less?"

"Compared to four years ago, it is a full two-tenths less, hehe!" The Yao King sneered, "If this continues, how much silver will the national treasury have in ten years? Brother You, calculate it for me!"

You Rongzhi sweated slightly.

How could he calculate this account?

He coughed lightly: "Your Majesty, in recent years, water conservancy projects have been built everywhere, and city defenses have been repaired, especially defending against Luodian in the north, which itself has cost a lot of money."

The Yao King glanced at him coldly: "You are unwilling to offend anyone."

In fact, the monarch and minister understood what was going on. Not to mention anything else, Xue Zongwu was a typical example.

Why was he afraid of the Qingyang Regent sending people to check the accounts of the tribute land he managed? Wasn't it because he usually lined his own pockets and was used to making fake accounts!

When Qingyang supervised officials some time ago, why was everyone afraid of her like a tiger? Because one check was accurate, and one handling was accurate.

"There are so many parasites, all clinging to the body of the nation to suck its blood." The King of Yao sneered, "Eating until they are all fat and bloated, heh heh! They don't even blink when buying those sky-high luxury residences."

He had also heard about the prices of Youhu residences sold in the past few days.

A small building in the suburbs, even just a blueprint, without seeing the actual object, could sell for tens of thousands.

Heh, his loyal subjects were really rich.

You Rongzhi hurriedly said: "Everyone is just expressing their feelings."

If it weren't for loyalty to the Yao King, if it weren't for the monarch's grace, who would spend a sky-high price to buy a blueprint building in the suburbs where there is no village in front and no shop behind? Who had a broken brain?

Who had money to burn? The officials spent thousands of gold, buying those few tiles, that small door and small household? Tens of thousands of silver, even several large manors could be bought! Of course, You Rongzhi knew the Yao King's arrogant personality, so these words could only be muffled in his heart.

The Yao King smiled: "Feelings?"

The officials' feelings were sent to him, but the money went to He Xiao first.

But he couldn't even say this, just looking at You Rongzhi: "You booked the lakeside residence of the second phase of Youhu Villa early, now it seems, it's a bargain."

The residences in the back row of the second phase of the villa could sell for 83,000, how much would the lakeside residences cost? At that time, You Rongzhi threw out 50,000 taels in one breath, and the listeners felt it was unbelievable, but now it seems he earned it.

You Rongzhi could only smile awkwardly.

Did he want to say that it was all thanks to the setting off of his colleagues?

"Alright, talk about the auction tonight." This was the task the Yao King gave him.

"Yes." You Rongzhi spoke about the grand occasion tonight without adding oil or vinegar.

But even so, the Yao King became more shocked as he listened.

"How much?" He interrupted You Rongzhi, "How much did the last residence sell for tonight?!"

"The first unit, 93,000 taels." You Rongzhi's words were clear, "... the last unit, 120,000 taels!"

120,000 taels! A residence for 120,000 taels! "Good, good." The Yao King said slowly, "Even in Lingxu City, such expensive houses are rarely sold! My subjects are really rich."

You Rongzhi didn't dare to answer.

Buying a residence for over 100 million coins, this number was indeed a bit exaggerated. But he had been thinking on the way, and had some clues.

Buying Youhu Villa's residence at this price was no longer just loyalty to the monarch.

Things that can be earned once bought are no longer purely residences.

Was this the reason why the Yao King was unhappy?

The monarch's heart is like an abyss.

The Yao King asked him again: "Since Youhu Villa sells so well, calculate, how much money did He Xiao earn from it?"

"The price of the first phase is not transparent, and some are still unknown." You Rongzhi knew he would ask this, "According to the figures recorded so far, the funds he collected should be close to 3 million... taels."

"3 billion coins, hehe. Coming to Tianshui City alone, in less than a month, he can earn 3 billion coins." The Yao King drooped his eyelids, "This kid does have some means, no wonder Master Shuangye uses him."

Such a large sum of money, ordinary people couldn't earn it in ten lifetimes. ===== CHAPTER 1518 =====