Zhu Huai held the four hundred taels of silver as if it was a lifetime ago.
In such a feudal society, only merchants could accumulate wealth so quickly.
It would be a fool's dream for commoners to earn four hundred taels of silver in a few days!
Even in the government, a seventh-grade official's annual salary was only thirty taels!
Since he was already a merchant, this bit of money naturally could not satisfy his appetite.
Taking ten thousand steps back, according to the system's requirements, he had to become an emperor within ten years. If he really reached that step, he would need to spend a lot of money to recruit troops.
Zhu Huai gritted his teeth. He might as well just buy the salt mountain!
He could still go to the salt mine to pick up ores, but if the other party knew that this salt mountain could smelt salt, he might not even let him pick up the salt mine.
Zhu Huai thought for a moment and walked towards the fishing platform alley.
This was the residence of many scholars and officials, including Huang Zicheng, a scholar from the Imperial Academy.
……
The third mansion in the fishing island alley.
"Old Master, there's always a young Langjun picking up stones at the salt mountain these days.”
The manager brewed a pot of tea for Huang Zicheng.
Huang Zicheng's case was filled with a lot of historical materials. He had recently been responsible for teaching his grandson Zhu Yunwen and was also responsible for compiling the History of the Yuan Dynasty.
Huang Zicheng was in his thirties and was slightly plump and short. He was the first in the 18th year of Hongwu's imperial examinations and had profound knowledge.
Now, he was responsible for teaching Zhu Yunwen and was Zhu Yunwen's teacher. His future was bright!
Huang Zicheng was especially happy with the recent death of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. Of course, this joy could not be shown on the surface.
Zhu Biao was dead, and his student Zhu Yunwen was the designated heir to the throne. Once the old man left and his grandson Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, Huang Zicheng would definitely be put in an important position by his grandson.
At that time, the sky would be high and the sea would be wide!
Hearing the manager's words, Huang Zicheng said indifferently,"If you pick up stones, then pick up stones. The salt mountain was given to me by the emperor as a reward for my contribution in teaching Taisun knowledge.”
"That salt mountain can't grow crops in the first place. Even if I want to sell it, no one will buy it.”
Although the salt mountain was given to him by Old Master Zhu, Old Master Zhu seemed to think that this reward was a little unpresentable, so he let Huang Zicheng do whatever he wanted. If he could sell some money, he would encourage him to buy it.
As they spoke, another person from the manor walked over.
"Master, there's a young Langjun looking for you outside.”
"Who is it?" Corey nodded.
"His name is Zhu Huai."
When Huang Zicheng heard that his surname was Zhu, he quickly thought about it in his mind. It was not anyone from the royal family, so he said impatiently,"If anyone wants to see me and you inform them, how can I do my research? Just send him away!"
"Oh, this little Langjun is really whimsical. Our master doesn't have the time to sell mountains.”The servant muttered and prepared to chase him away.
"Wait!"
Huang Zicheng stopped the servant." Then, did you come to buy the mountain?"”
"Yes, Master."
Huang Zicheng flicked his sleeves and said," Alright, bring him in. If there's nothing else, I'll meet him."”
Not long after, Zhu Huai arrived in front of Huang Zicheng.
Zhu Huai felt a little emotional when he saw the round and short Huang Zicheng.
After Emperor Jianwen ascended the throne, he suggested eliminating the vassal state, which was why Zhu Di initiated the Jingnan War and was eventually exterminated.
It was not a problem to eliminate the vassals, but this guy actually whimsically tricked Zhu Yunwen into starting with the weak vassals, saying that he could remove the wings of the strong vassals such as the King of Yan and the King of Ning.
If he wasn't a pedantic scholar, why would he make such a ridiculous suggestion?
How could an ambitious man like Zhu Di not understand the principle of losing the lips and the teeth? Aren't you forcing Zhu Di to rebel?
However, Zhu Huai could only sigh in his heart.
"Hello, Lord Huang."
Zhu Huai bowed respectfully to Huang Zicheng.
Huang Zicheng glanced at him and said,""I heard that you want to buy a salt mine?"
"That's right." Zhu Huai nodded.
"Are you a farmer?" Huang Zicheng glanced at him.”
If it was a farmer, he really wouldn't be able to fool this kid. After all, even a fool would know that Salt Mountain couldn't grow crops.
Then, he had to talk about the history, geographical location, and potential value of the mountain.
Zhu Huai shook his head.”
What?
Corey's hand that was holding the teacup froze.
Merchant?
Hearing that the other party was a merchant, Huang Zicheng's eyes were filled with disdain.
The kind that didn't disguise at all.
Zhu Huai didn't mind and asked with a smile,"How much is Lord Huang willing to sell it for?"
Huang Zicheng seemed to have seen through everything and said indifferently,"I know why you bought this mountain.”
This time, it was Zhu Huai's turn to be stunned.
"It's because this is a gift from the Emperor. I see face in your eyes, the face of a merchant that is not worth mentioning!”
"In order to show off your face and use it as a basis for bragging, you still bought the mountain even though you knew it was useless.”
"Because this way, you can brag about it in your group.”
"Is my analysis right or wrong?"
F * ck! Talent!
Zhu Huai's face twitched, then he pretended to smile shyly.""Lord Huang is really amazing."
Huang Zicheng snorted." You businessmen are always so extravagant and boastful. Fine, fine. I don't have the obligation to educate you too much. You won't understand."”
"A hundred taels."
One…one hundred taels?
So cheap?
Zhu Huai was speechless for a moment.
He was touched!
He didn't know how to thank this pig.
"You want to bargain?" Huang Zicheng snorted. Was it brewing? I've seen through everything about you long ago. Don't have any petty thoughts. Be straightforward. Eighty taels is my bottom line.”
Zhu Huai's eyes widened. He really didn't know what to say.
"Lord Huang is righteous. Good! Sign the contract and pay up!"
Huang Zicheng waved his hand impatiently." It's a business matter. Go and find the steward of the residence to sign it. Don't disturb my studies."”
"Alright, farewell!" Zhu Huai cupped his hands.
……
Zhu Huaizhen did not expect such a pleasant surprise.
Buying a mountain of gold for eighty taels was a worthwhile transaction.
He still had three hundred and twenty taels on hand. When Old Yellow came, he would give him three hundred taels first.
Zhu Huai could already imagine the shocked look on the yellow-haired old man's face!
Although Zhu Huai knew that this amount of money was not enough to repay Old Yellow's kindness for the past year, giving it or not was two different things.
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