That's right, where did the joy come from?
If the Crown Prince went to Fengyang just to check if Fengyang had the conditions to move the capital, it would not affect the matter of the nobles seizing land.
But that didn't mean that it was a good thing!
As long as Zhu Biao was in Fengyang, there would always be an airtight wall. If Zhu Biao heard that a noble had forcefully occupied the land of the people, with his personality, he would definitely intervene until the end!
It was still very dangerous for Huaixi nobles.
Lan Yu did not panic at all. Instead, she chuckled and said,"Everyone, where does the joy come from? Of course, it's because the Crown Prince's departure won't affect our interests and will give everyone a chance to earn a lot of money!”
These words immediately piqued everyone's interest.
This group of nobles already had power. The only goal left was to enjoy themselves and make money!
As long as they could make money, some people would even risk their lives to occupy the land!
Now that Blue Jade said that he could earn a lot of money, this group of people were like flies that smelled blood, their eyes shining!
"General Lan, don't hide the benefits. Tell our brothers!”
"That's right, everyone is going to conquer the world on horseback. We have to share our blessings!”
"General Lan, tell me quickly. I can't wait.”
At this moment, the hall was once again in chaos.
However, Hu Weiyong did not say anything to stop it, because he also wanted to know how Lan Yu was going to make money.
In the Great Ming Dynasty, there were only so many ways to earn money.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not allow dignitaries and officials to do business, so these people had fewer ways to make money.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have run to the enclosure!
Even with his brain as the Prime Minister, he couldn't figure out the connection between moving the capital to Fengyang and making money.
Blue Jade was calm and collected, enjoying the scene of the stars surrounding the moon.
"Everyone, calm down. Actually, this opportunity to make money comes from moving the capital!”
"Everyone, do you know that the Crown Prince is only going there to go through the motions? He is not going to help the Emperor check if Fengyang is suitable for moving the capital, but to choose a location for the new city!”
Choosing a location for the new city?
When this topic was brought up, many dignitaries had strange expressions.
Fei Ju looked at Lan Yu and took the lead." General Lan, if the new city really needs to be built, then we'll have no time to run. How can we earn money?"”
What Fei Ju said was indeed the truth.
The ancient royal family was engaged in construction, unlike the modern era, where they could carry out a series of commercial operations. Almost everyone in every aspect could make money.
Everyone in every segment was sharpening their heads and trying to get in!
Especially when it came to national construction. The country was not short of money. As long as your proposal was reasonable, the country did not care about giving up a little profit.
However, in the Ming Dynasty, there was no chance for ordinary people to interfere in this matter.
The construction of the new city had the Ministry of Works, and everything was led by the royal family. Money was also allocated from the Ministry of Revenue.
To these nobles, if they didn't have enough money for the construction, it would be good enough if Zhu Yuanzhang didn't let them support them. How could they make money?
That was why Fei Ju said that it was too late for the dignitaries to run!
Lan Yu saw everyone's disdainful expressions and sneered in her heart. She sighed at the fact that there were indeed capable people by the Crown Prince's side.
When the Crown Prince told him about the plan, Lan Yu was also very shocked. Just like the nobles, he felt that the construction of the new city would not be profitable.
However, after the Crown Prince's explanation, Lan Yu was shocked and exclaimed that there was such a thing in the world?
Zhu Biao just smiled calmly and reminded Lan Yu to pay attention to her own state. She could not show her fear before she succeeded.
Thus, even if she was surrounded by the nobles and lectured, Lan Yu was not afraid at all.
"Brothers, listen to me. It's not too late to make a fuss after listening to me!”
Seeing this, Hu Weiyong coughed lightly, and the nobles quieted down.
Seeing this, Lan Yu glanced at Hu Weiyong without leaving a trace.
He was very dissatisfied with Hu Weiyong's prestige among the Huaixi dignitaries!
He was the Crown Prince's uncle. Even if this group of people did not prioritize the Chang family, they should prioritize him, Lan Yu.
Who was Hu Weiyong?
Had he fought in a war? Have you been on the battlefield?
As Lan Yu thought about it, her heart became even more resentful, but her expression did not change.
"Everyone, if my information is correct, the Emperor seems to be playing some new tricks in the construction of the new city."”
"There was a flood in Jiangnan Road, so the Ministry of Works was busy with this matter. Therefore, the emperor intends to let the people build the city!”
When these words came out, it really caused a sensation!
Everyone's breathing quickened. Everyone knew what the construction of the new city meant!
This meant that there was a great deal of maneuverability in this!
As long as they could get the qualifications to build a new city, the money would come faster than wool!
The construction of a city required wood, bricks, metal, labor, and many other aspects.
Almost every segment had something to gain!
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had explicitly prohibited the noble from doing business, who didn't have a secret identity when traveling in the martial world?
As long as they hid it well, no one would know that these big merchants were backed by dignitaries.
The construction of a new city could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, which was equivalent to several years of national tax revenue!
With a little calculation, at least 40% of this money would go into Xun Gui's pocket!
What else could be a faster way to earn money than directly harvesting the country's taxes?
All the dignitaries were overjoyed by Lan Yu's big picture. Only Hu Weiyong had a serious expression, feeling that something was wrong.
"General Lan, is this confirmed? Why do I feel that it's impossible?”
"Everyone knows the Emperor's attitude towards merchants.”
"The status of merchants is so low that they are qualified to participate in the construction of the Imperial City?”
"We haven't forgotten what happened to Shen Wansan back then!”
Shen Wansan, the richest man in the Ming Dynasty, had boasted about it when Zhu Yuanzhang built Jinling City.
He threatened to donate the city wall of Jinling City, and offended Zhu Yuanzhang, so he was exiled!
In Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion, merchants were not even qualified to pay taxes to the country, let alone touch the construction of the capital.
Therefore, what Lan Yu said was far from Zhu Yuanzhang's usual words and deeds.
Hu Weiyong's suspicion was very reasonable!
When the nobles heard this, they all calmed down. They looked at Lan Yu, clearly wanting an explanation.
Lan Yu didn't panic at all and said slowly,""Prime Minister Hu is right. Moving the capital and building a new city is a hundred-year plan.”
"Therefore, the construction of the new city is not as simple as you think.”
"If a large merchant or craftsman wants to obtain the qualification to build, they have to pay a deposit to the royal family.”
"If the new city isn't built, I won't refund the money.”
"Not only that, think about it, just in terms of bricks, how many powerful merchants does Great Ming have?”
"If these people heard the news, wouldn't they all want a piece of the pie? How will you choose then?"
"Naturally, it's up to the person with the strength. Therefore, there's a threshold for this construction qualification. The simplest method is to win it to the highest bidder!”
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