The happy life of a prodigal

That's not the case anymore.

"I don't know what the duke's handle fell into the hands of that boy Fang Xiu?"

"Duke, don't be afraid, Linzehou and I are life-and-death friends. If something really happens, that boy Fang Xiu will listen to my advice for his father's sake. If you have any conflicts with him , from which I can reconcile..."

While talking, everyone's expressions became worried.

Apparently, in the eyes of these people, if the majestic Duke took the initiative to go to Fangfu, there must be some reason for Xin'anhou.

What is Xin'an Hou, no one knows better than these nobles.

It's simply that he doesn't recognize his relatives, as long as he has money and benefits, he can do anything.

Threatening a duke is quite normal.

When the British public heard this, they found it ridiculous.

He waved his hand and said: "The old man has been a soldier all his life, is it possible that he is still afraid of his little Fangxiu?

Actually, this time, the old man came to that Fangfu mainly to inquire about one thing. "

When everyone heard this, they all showed curiosity.

Inquire about something?

But I don't know what it is.

"What's the matter with the Duke, just ask us, why bother to ask that kid Fang Xiu?"

"That's right, we old bastards, if nothing else, this news can be regarded as well-informed."

The nobles spoke one after another.

The British public glanced at them, smiled, and asked, "Really?

Then tell me, is this place of gold real or fake. "

"This......"

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other and fell silent for a while.

Obviously, they have no say in this so-called golden land.

After a while, a person said: "It should be fake, if it is true, His Majesty has already formed a fleet."

Someone next to him refuted him: "As far as I know, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have allocated a lot of money to Dongnan Sandao, which is used to repair ships and recruit sailors."

"That's for the pirates."

Another person answered.

"Since it is to deal with pirates, why didn't you see the Shenji Battalion dispatched?"

"This...Your Majesty must have a deep meaning in doing this. Let's not speculate."

When these words were spoken, everyone was silent.

But many people already have the answer in their hearts.

In the past, it was not that there were no pirates, but at most they only sent an extra town of elite support.

He has recruited sailors with such fanfare, and it is said that new ships will be built.

Even the Ministry of Industry sent people to prepare to build a bigger ship.

You know, you don't need these to deal with those pirates!

Moreover, there are more new news than one.

In the past two days, there have even been news from the southeast side.

It is said that some sailors returned to their hometowns, and all the ships were full of treasure chests filled with gold.

The gold was pulled back from the West.

Even they have to believe what is said in a clear and orderly manner.

"OK OK."

At this time, the British official stood up, waved his hands and said: "Just now I went to Fang's mansion to ask about this matter."

"Then how did Xin Anhou answer?"

When everyone heard this, they cheered up and asked curiously.

The British Duke looked at them, with a faint smile on his face, and said leisurely: "That kid Fang Xiu just said a few words - it's pure nonsense!

Moreover, the old man asked him if he had ever recruited boatmen and bought land in Jinzhou Prefecture. He just said two words, rumors! "

Chapter 677 Reaching an Agreement

As soon as these words came out, there was a heated discussion in the private room.

There is no doubt that everyone present knows Fang Xiu.

Naturally, as long as Xin'anhou denies it is the truth, Xin'anhou generously admits it, but he will report some doubts.

This is the experience they have summed up after spending so much time in the capital.

Since Marquis Xin'an categorically denies it, it means that the matter about the boatman is true, which in turn means...

The land of gold, nine out of ten is also true!

After all, if the entire capital is well-informed, His Majesty ranks first and Marquis Xin'an ranks third, no one would dare to rank second!

"My lord, what do you think of this matter?"

After discussing for a while, everyone looked at the British Duke and asked.

Among the people present, the Duke of England has the highest title and the highest status.

If you have a high status, you will naturally see far away.

The British Duke stroked his beard, looked serious, and said slowly: "If this golden land really exists, many people have found the place where this golden land is located and obtained so much gold.

What must happen, then, is that gold is not as valuable as it used to be. "

When everyone heard this, they nodded in approval.

If the quantity is large, naturally there will not be so much value.

The truth couldn't be simpler.

Just like Liuli.

It used to be how much money it took to buy a glass bowl the size of a palm.

What about now?

In Liulifang, a few copper coins are enough to buy one.

I heard that even the windows of Fangfu are made of special colored glaze, which is even more luxurious than the imperial palace.

If there really is a land of gold, it is certain that the value of gold is not as good as before.

The British Duke paused for a moment, and continued: "I think, all of you have a lot of gold in your house.

Once the gold from the Golden Land flows to the Central Plains, it is not certain how much that gold will be worth.

After all, neither you nor I know how much gold there is in the Golden Land.

The sage said, people have no long-term worries, but near-term worries.

If we still turn a blind eye like this and do not take any action, we nobles may not even be able to support our houses.

After all, these years, the officials have clamored that the treatment of us old people is too generous, and that is not something that happens every day or two. "

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.

They understood the meaning of these words of the British Duke too well.

To simplify it is...

Once the gold from the Land of Gold circulates to the Central Plains, their gold will be worthless.

Coupled with the fact that the officials are behind the scenes, the benefits of these nobles are likely to be greatly reduced compared to before.

Therefore, regardless of whether the Golden Land exists or not, they must organize a fleet to find out.

Only in this way can their own interests be guaranteed.

"The British lord, what do you mean?"

Someone raised his eyes, looked at the British Duke, and asked.

At this time, these nobles need to unite together.

Only in this way can we guarantee our own interests.

Regardless of qualifications, age, title, or even the weight in His Majesty's heart, the British Duke is undoubtedly the core figure.

The British gentleman picked up the wine glass, took a sip, looked around, with an inexplicable smile on his face, and said lightly: "The old man just said that.

You should also have a lot of gold in your house.

We might as well use this gold to form a fleet, and go to the West like those merchants! "

"This......"

When everyone heard this, they all fell silent.

Some people also lowered their heads.

This scene fell into the eyes of the British Duke, which naturally made him somewhat disdainful.

Of course, such a situation would occur, and he had expected it long ago.

No matter when, no matter what happens.

These guys are all the same, as long as gold or silver is involved, they just want to stay out of it and stay out of it.

It's a pity that staying out of things is not as easy as they imagined.

In this world, the power of a single person is always insignificant.

"Cough cough..."

The British Duke coughed twice, looked around, and said, "To tell you the truth, I am not alone in this idea, the man surnamed Xu has been to Fang's Mansion two days ago.

That is, yesterday, the old man heard that Xu had bought a piece of land in Jinzhou Prefecture and started recruiting carpenters.

Do you think this is a coincidence? "

When everyone heard this, they all raised their eyes.

Who is surnamed Xu is self-evident.

It must be Duke Ding!

After Duke Wei was finished, only these two Dukes were left in the capital.

The two dukes all mentioned this matter, so any fool would know what it means.

Seeing everyone's reaction, the British government continued: "Besides, this gold is not only for you to pay, the old man's British government must give out the most!

The old man will take out 1000 taels of gold here first, and use it to find the land of gold! "

1000 taels of gold!

As soon as these words came out, the entire elegant room was boiling.

This is 1000 taels of gold!

It's worth more than silver!

As expected of the British government, they took out 1000 taels of gold without blinking an eye.

only......

Everyone still hesitated.

After all, this matter is extraordinary.

Sailing to the west seems to have been done by no one since ancient times.

There are quite a few down-and-out people going to Nanyang, but few of them actually make money.