2. The brother of the King of Yan is a good friend. He really borrows money!
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang had already turned around and looked at Zhu Bai.
Seeing the young Zhu Bai casually say these words, Old Zhu's expression was a little playful as he asked earnestly.
"Child, do you know how much our Big Ming's annual tax is?”
Zhu Yuanzhang sized up Zhu Bai carefully and asked seriously,""Do you know how much you can do with a million taels?”
Xiang King Zhu Bai was neither servile nor overbearing, and said seriously,"Our Great Ming pays seven million taels of tax a year.”
Old Zhu looked at his son in front of him. He was angry and amused. This kid knew everything.
But her words were so off-topic.
"Bai 'er, let me tell you."
Zhu Yuanzhang held Zhu Bai's hand and said earnestly,""It is a good thing that you are engaged to the third daughter of the Xu family and want to build a royal residence. However, one million taels is really too much.”
Zhu Bai stood on the spot, somewhat uneasy.
A few breaths passed.
Zhu Bai picked up the gift box on the table and turned around to leave." Imperial Father has gone back on his word. I'd better go find Mother."”
Before he came to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Bai had already calculated in his heart.
He had to borrow at least 500,000 taels from his cheapskate father, Zhu Yuanzhang.
Without 1,200,000 taels, it was impossible to exchange for the salt factory.
This Zhu Bai had deeply grasped Zhu Yuanzhang's character of caring about his face. If this matter were to spread, and his own son said that he had gone back on his word, Old Zhu would feel bad.
"Stop!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was muffled." The national treasury can only give you 500,000 taels of silver at most!”
After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a long time before continuing,"We still have 300,000 taels of silver in our treasury. As for the remaining 200,000 taels, we'll think of a way to get it ourselves!”
After Old Zhu finished speaking, he took out a piece of white paper and wrote down the approval for the allocation of funds. He stamped it with a red seal and reluctantly handed it to Zhu Bai!
"Thank you, Imperial Father!"
Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Bai's face lit up with joy,"Your son knows that Imperial Father loves your son the most!"”
"Get lost!"
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said," You can't lose a single cent of interest. We'll wait for you to return the principal and interest next year!”
"That's only right!"
Zhu Bai smiled, his face filled with joy.
"Stop!"
"Put down the ginseng in your hand!" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily. I spent 800,000 taels of silver to buy this. You still want to take it away?"
Zhu Bai's face was full of smiles as he placed the gift box in his hand on the dragon table.
He bowed respectfully to his cheap father, Zhu Yuanzhang, and then hurriedly left the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Bai held the approval document in his hand, and his heart was filled with joy. He immediately went to the Ministry of Revenue to withdraw the silver.
He immediately stored it in the system.
Zhu Bai, who had just returned home after exchanging the silver, did not rest for a moment. He immediately carried another gift box and walked towards the King Yan's residence.
At the same time, he also asked his butler to bring his keepsake and gifts to the homes of ordinary officials to borrow money.
This time, Zhu Bai did not have the time to personally run away with a loan of tens of thousands of taels.
Zhu Bai knew that illegal fund-raising like his would be discovered sooner or later.
Once they were discovered, they would have to spit everything out.
so
Things must be done quickly!
He had to get 1,200,000 taels of silver in the shortest amount of time and then slip away!
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Just as he was pondering, Zhu Bai had already arrived at the entrance of the King Yan's estate.
Among all his brothers, only the King of Yan, Zhu Di, took the most care of him and had the best relationship with him.
The success rate of borrowing money from Fourth Brother was much higher.
When the servants at the entrance of the King Yan's estate saw that it was Prince Xiang, they hurriedly welcomed him into the manor.
The relationship between the two brothers was exceptionally good, so much so that Prince Xiang Zhu Bai could go directly to Zhu Di's inner hall without needing to inform him.
at this time
The King of Yan, Zhu Di, was studying the map in the inner hall.
According to the agreement, he would go to Beiping in March next year.
At this moment, Zhu Di was bent over the table, pondering over the military arrangements.
It would be best if he went over next year to beat up the Mongolians and let them know how powerful Zhu Di was.
"Fourth Brother!"
Zhu Bai carried the gift box and walked forward with a smile." Look what I brought for you."”
When the King of Yan, Zhu Di, who was deep in thought, heard Zhu Bai's voice, he looked up and was overjoyed.
He strode forward and put his arm around his brother's shoulder, saying happily,""12th brother, you still know how to come and see me? How long has it been?”
As he spoke, Zhu Di raised his hand and asked the butler to prepare the wine.
Zhu Bai hurriedly stopped him and said with a hesitant look,""There's no need, Fourth Brother. I'm here to ask for your help.”
When Prince Yan Zhu Di heard this, he immediately glared at him, rolled up his sleeves, and said sternly,""Tell me, did someone bully you? Fourth Brother, go beat him up."
Zhu Bai quickly held Zhu Di's hand and comforted him,"No, fourth brother, no one dares to bully me.”
"I just wanted to borrow some money from Fourth Brother…"
Zhu Bai spoke to Zhu Di more naturally," I want to build a palace, but I don't have enough money…"
"King Xiu's Mansion, this is a good thing!"
Zhu Di's anger turned into a smile." What? Father won't give you money? I'll bring you to him!"
"No…"
"It's just not enough. I want to borrow some from Fourth Brother…"
Zhu Di didn't wait for him to finish listening. He punched Zhu Bai's chest and said angrily,""Borrow? So you don't think of me as your fourth brother?"
"Butler!"
"Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"How much silver is left in the treasury?”
"Your Highness, there are still 120,000 taels of silver.”
After Zhu Di heard this, his expression was a little awkward, but he still said straightforwardly,"Go, take out a hundred thousand taels of silver and give it to twelfth brother!”
The butler hesitated and whispered,"But the Prince's mansion still has to spend money every day…"
"I told you to go get it!" Zhu Di said sternly.”
"Here!"
Without waiting for Zhu Bai to speak, Zhu Di turned around and grabbed Zhu Bai's hand. He said apologetically,""I'm really sorry, Twelfth Brother. This is all I can help you with.”
"I'm only going to Tibet next year. At that time, I'll have the taxes from the Tibetan territory. If you're short of money, let me know and I'll send someone to send it to you!”
Zhu Bai nodded vigorously." Thank you, Fourth Brother!”
"No need to thank me. I'll just accompany Fourth Brother for a drink!”
Zhu Di said and was about to serve the wine.
"Fourth Brother…"
Zhu Bai stopped Zhu Di with some difficulty." I'm really pressed for time. I'll definitely come to Fourth Brother's residence to drink three cups of wine as punishment!”
Hearing this, Zhu Di waved his hand reluctantly." Alright, alright! Then let's drink another day!"
Zhu Bai received a hundred thousand silver from Zhu Di. After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, he left in a hurry.
The sky had already darkened when they walked out of the King Yan Residence.
Zhu Bai looked at the balance in the system-nine hundred thousand taels.
He sighed heavily.
He wondered how much money the servants he sent out could borrow.
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