The happy life of a prodigal

The only thing is true.

The life of these nobles is getting more and more difficult.

I didn't see that many nobles opened shops behind them.

But because of Fang Xiu, those shops still can't earn much money.

Therefore, we must think of a good way.

Someone struggled for a long time, and finally made up his mind, looked at the British Duke, gritted his teeth and said, "British Duke, I am willing to pay 5000 taels of silver!"

That's an earl.

5000 taels of silver was close to half of his net worth.

Everyone looked at that person.

Some expressions have changed.

People are blind.

Seeing someone taking the lead, the others also made up their minds one after another.

"I'll pay 1 taels!"

"I give 3000 taels!"

"I'll pay 650 taels!"

Everyone opened their mouths one after another.

A smile gradually appeared on the British Duke's face.

Looking at these nobles, he felt as if he saw silver.

With this silver, there are ships and sailors.

With ships, with sailors, there will be silver.

He seemed to have seen that the golden land was covered with gold.

In a trance, he seemed to have returned to his youth.

I was still a small captain, following my grandfather, in the four northern states, facing the invading grassland tribes.

He hadn't had this feeling for a long time.

If he was a few decades younger, or even a teenager.

He wanted to take the navy with him to find the golden land!

Chapter 678 The British Government

With the Duke of England as the leader, the others felt a little more relieved.

In any case, the British public is more reliable.

"I'll toast the Duke of England!"

Someone stood up and toasted the Duke of England.

The British Duke just smiled and offered a glass in return.

While pushing the cups and changing the cups, I don't know who mentioned it again.

"I heard that Fang Xiu is running some kind of academy recently, and what kind of women's imperial examinations are going to be held, what do you guys think of this matter?"

When everyone heard this question, they looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing how to answer it.

They must not agree with this woman's imperial examination.

However, there is still the British Duke sitting here!

Who doesn't know that when it comes to women's imperial examinations, the person who is mentioned the most is Xia Yixue, the chief arrester of the Kyoto Prefecture Yamen.

And Xia Yixue is the daughter of the Duke of England.

For a while, no one answered.

The British Duke was obviously aware of this, and looked at the person who asked the question, with a faint smile on his face, and said leisurely: "What about women, Mrs. Yang was a woman back then, and she led the troops to repel the tribes of the grassland. attack?

From my point of view, if a woman is really capable, she may not be able to take the imperial examination.

Only state officials are allowed to set fire, that is what those Confucian scholars do, we are all rough people, we only pay attention to one truth, whoever has the biggest fist will speak.

Whoever has the ability, who speaks.

The same is true for imperial examinations! "

The British Duke's words basically showed his attitude.

After hearing this, the rest of the nobles nodded their heads one after another, and said in accommodating way: "The British Lord is right, a capable person has nothing to do with whether he is a man or a woman!"

"The British prince clearly explained the advantages and disadvantages in one sentence. He is really a role model for our generation!"

Everyone was flattering.

The British Duke just smiled.

He knew better than anyone else what these guys were thinking.

After drinking for three rounds, the British government returned to the British government.

Immediately, someone in charge stepped forward to greet him.

"My lord, you are back."

The British Duke glanced at him, lay on the chair, and asked.

"How's the boatman going?"

The manager in charge frowned slightly, lowered his head, and said in a low voice: "If you return to your father-in-law, there are not many boatmen in the capital. During this time, all the mansions are recruiting, and the small ones are really hard to find. "

Hearing this, the British Duke frowned, looked at him, and said coldly, "Aren't you going to other state capitals?"

The person in charge stood there hastily, and replied: "My lord, calm down, I have already sent someone to recruit, but it still takes a little time."

During this time, I don't know what happened.

Boatmen were being recruited everywhere. He was curious at first, but he didn't expect that his master would also come here, and he was beaten too late.

By the time he realized it, there were not many boatmen left in the capital.

There are not many boatmen in Gyeonggi.

After all, the land of Gyeonggi is not along the coast, so there are few boatmen, and they can only make small things like wooden boats, which are basically useless.

I don't know what the Duke of the country thinks, but somehow he wants to recruit so many boatmen.

The British public picked up the teacup and took a sip.

He raised his eyes, glanced at the person in charge, and asked again: "The land in Jinzhou Prefecture, can you still buy it?"

Hearing this question, the person in charge shuddered, and said cautiously: "I've already sent someone to ask you about returning home, it's just...just..."

When he said this, there was hesitation on his face, and for some reason, he couldn't continue.

Hearing this, the British Duke raised his eyes, glanced at him, and said coldly: "If you have anything to say, just say it. I'm sorry."

Only then did the person in charge dare to speak.

"My lord, the land along the coast of Jinzhou Prefecture was all bought by Marquis Xin'an, and the price has increased several times now.

With so much money, the small ones really can't decide. "

Hearing this, the British Duke frowned, looked at the person in charge, and asked, "What about the land near the port instead of the coast?"

The person in charge showed hesitation, gritted his teeth, and replied: "Master Hui, he was also... also bought by the Marquis of Xin'an."

boom!

Hearing this, the British Duke slapped the table, stood up, and cursed: "My boy, no wonder you're smiling so happily, so you're waiting here!"

When he thought of Fang Xiu's inexplicable smile before leaving Fang Mansion, he got angry and started pacing in the yard.

After taking several sips of tea, he calmed down.

Looking at the person in charge, he ordered: "No matter how expensive the land is, buy it for me!"

When the manager heard this order, he hurriedly bowed, and replied: "Understood, Lord, let's do it now, little one!"

After speaking, he left.

The British Duke was sitting alone in the yard, sullen, and suddenly saw a figure, with a smile on his face.

"Yi Xue..."

The British opened their mouths and called out.

Xia Yixue had just put down her saber, when she heard this voice, she turned her head to look at her father, bowed and saluted, and said coldly, "Father."

"Yi Xue, my father heard that you and Marquis Xin'an seem to have a good relationship?"

British Duke walked to Xia Yixue's side and asked with a smile on his face.

Xia Yixue frowned when she heard this, but said nothing.

This girl is cold to everyone, and the British Duke is used to it.

He smiled and said, "I have something for my father, and I want to ask you for a favor."

"Father, the law first..."

Xia Yixue wanted to refuse, but she was interrupted by the Englishman just as she opened her mouth.

"A very simple thing is to ask you to discuss with Marquis Xin'an to see if the land in Jinzhou Prefecture can be sold at a lower price."

The British Duke smiled.

Xia Yixue frowned even more when she heard this.

After thinking about it, only one cold sentence remained.

"Father, my daughter is not familiar with Marquis Xin'an."

After speaking, he took his saber, turned and left.

The British Duke stood there alone, and it took him a while to react.

Is this girl turning her elbow outward?

Hey......

The British Duke sighed, struggled for a long time, and decided...

Eat this loss!

As the saying goes, a loss is a blessing, the worst thing is to let that kid Fang Xiu earn more money.

What's the big deal?

At that time, as long as the land of gold is discovered, these will be trivial matters.

Nothing!

Land of gold.

The British prince looked at the rockery in front of him, as if the rockery had turned into gold.

Considered for a long time.

He who has always been contented, after all, still can't bear the throbbing in his heart that he hasn't felt for a long time.

Decided to leave the capital and go to Najin Prefecture to have a look.

He wants to watch his giant ship being built, and watch his giant ship set sail and embark on a journey with his own eyes.

He even wants to train the sailors on board by himself.

Thinking of this, he started pacing in the courtyard.

After a while, he waved his hand, summoned the steward of the mansion, and ordered: "Get ready, the old man is going to Jinzhou mansion to have a look!"

Chapter 679 A Map