Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 990 Joy from Heaven

  In fact, there are more people, in a joking tone.

  After all, Wang Bushi is his superior, but everyone is more dissatisfied with him.

   Neither dared to utter evil words in front of him, but more or less felt disgusted with Wang Bushi.

  Land prices in the old city have been falling, which is really bad.

  For many people, wanting to sell but not being able to sell at a high price, and keeping it without any meaning is simply tasteless.

   It’s just right, if the king doesn’t want it, then take it.

  Everyone thought that Wang Bushi would feel the inexplicable humiliation, and some people were even worried, which angered the Wang scholar.

  Bachelor Wang is now in the royal family, so he is not easy to provoke.

But who knows, Wang Bushi stroked his beard with a smile: "So, that's fine...Since everyone doesn't want it, then I should take it all away. I have a lot of children in my family. This old city is a bit barren, but it's okay, old man." Acquisition is the desolation of the old city. After the value is set, everyone will make a written statement together, and the silver will be sent to the mansion tomorrow. The price is easy to say, easy to say."

   "..."

  Everyone looked at him like a madman.

   It was a moment, and I couldn't say anything.

   Well, in that case, sell it.

  In fact, some people are a little bit reluctant, mainly because the little money they sell is not very valuable, so it's better to keep it in mind.

   But now, since he opened his mouth, Wang Bushi agreed to everything, so what else can he do.

  Everyone laughed awkwardly.

   But some people winked.

  Of course, some people think that Wang Bushi must be just talking casually.

   But who knows, when it was time, Wang Bushi said: "Everyone, please go slowly, I will make a contract first, and then ask for a guarantor."

  The school attendant was named Yan Xi, and after hearing Wang Bushi's words, he said happily, "That's fine."

   As he spoke, he signed the contract directly.

Yan Xi is a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and his family has a solid foundation. However, even for him, it is very difficult to buy a house in the new city. The house in the old city has more than 30 acres. He hoped that his children would be officials in the capital in the future. With this house, the children live comfortably, which is a family heirloom.

  How could I expect that the old city has fallen.

   The price of three hundred and fifty taels of silver per mu is a bit lower, but... thinking about getting rid of this hot potato, it's good.

  Everyone signed a contract one after another, even if they didn't want to sell someone, they were tempted, sell it, and don't worry about it.

  Wang Bushi was calm, as if he didn't have much joy or anger about this.

   After the matter was over, he said to everyone: "Then, old man, take my leave first."

  As soon as he left, the others deliberately stayed behind, and everyone started to chatter.

   "Scholar Wang, I really think that if the road is cleared, then I can..."

"Looks like he wants to get rich and crazy. Vulgar!" Yan Xi's face was indifferent, he was stroking his goatee while looking indifferent. Wang Bushi climbed on his head, and Wang Bushi's reputation was not good: "Back then, at any rate, he was regarded as a clean stream. Now, what he has become now, all he thinks about is money, huh... Of course, a gentleman loves money." Wealth can be obtained in a proper way, he did not violate the law of the country by buying the old house, but his thoughts are too dirty."

   "Yes, yes, Yan Shi's theory is good, it is extremely, it is extremely."

Everyone nodded, and said: "It depends on him, how it ends in the end, he is not an official, and he is not from a wealthy family, where did he get so much money? He used to be in the Hanlin Academy, and it would be difficult for him to corrupt the law." Quite, in my opinion, nine out of ten of his money came on loan."

   "Ah, is that so? If so, I'm afraid he will squeeze out all the interest money."

   "It's not certain, the price of the house in this old city has skyrocketed. That little loan is not a big deal."

  When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter. Some people shook their heads and said: "But if it doesn't skyrocket, it will be miserable, and there will be no place to die... Xishan Bank's money is so easy to borrow."

  Everyone laughed when they heard it, but they were looking forward to it... Seeing the future, this Wang Xueshi looks unlucky.

  They wandered out of the waiting room, but just as they stepped out of the threshold, they saw Wang Bushi standing outside the door.

   All of a sudden, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

  He...did not leave...

   Wouldn't it be that he listened to what he said just now.

  This... a bit embarrassing.

   Fortunately, Yan Xi is old and thick-skinned: "Oh, Xueshi Wang, have you left yet?"

   "I remembered something was dropped, come back to get it."

   "Then, Bachelor Wang, I'll take a step first."

  Everyone felt guilty.

  Wang Bushi nodded and nodded, his face was neither flattered nor shocked, as if he turned a deaf ear to everything.

  There are people who have been insulted by the world, and they don't care at all, just a few words of ridicule from others.

  Is it important what you think of me?

   No, it doesn't matter at all.

  Because no matter how vicious the gossip, no matter how vicious the words are, the old man has endured it, and so on... It's just a pediatrics, not worth mentioning, it's no different from floating.

  He calmly entered the waiting room, and took a draft. On the draft, there were words like 'Investment Essays' written on it.

   These are some things Wang Bushi usually writes. Sometimes he is free when waiting for the edict, so he simply writes down some of his thoughts.

  He carefully wrapped it with a piece of kraft paper and put it under his arm before leaving calmly.

  ………

   da da da... da da da...

  The fast horse quickly arrived at Xishan.

  In the town of Guofu.

  Zhu Houzhao was sweating profusely. It was noon and it was time to eat.

   Laying the railroad tracks seems to be a simple matter, but in fact, it is not easy. The steel workshop needs to be taken care of by oneself, and the progress of laying the railroad tracks also needs to be carefully watched by oneself.

  Not only that, but the stations along the way also need to be designed, and even some mansions in the old city need to be demolished and used as waiting stations.

  As for the steam locomotive, it also needs to be improved continuously. In some places, modifications and changes are made to correspond to the performance and stability of the steam locomotive, which is of great help.

   Not only that, but also need to train a group of personnel who can maintain the steam locomotive at any time.

   Zhu Houzhao shouldered all these intricate matters.

  Zhu Houzhao felt that he was going to be paralyzed from exhaustion.

   There is no way, other people are either lazy or stupid.

  As soon as he thought of being lazy, Zhu Houzhao raised his eyes and saw Fang Jifan, who was eating happily opposite him.

  Fang Jifan sniffed. He had some typhoid fever recently and fell ill. In this era, being sick is really a bad thing. There is no special medicine, so he can only keep it and eat more beef.

Da da da…

  The sound of horse hooves came from outside.

  Fang Jifan was unmoved.

  But Zhu Houzhao couldn't help standing up: "God knows what happened again, I don't even feel uneasy about eating."

   Immediately, the sound of horseshoes stopped, and after a while, a person hurried in: "Report, Fang Duwei, Fang Duwei...report...the scum of the world...returning to the voyage!"

  Fang Jifan was stunned for a moment.

   A little confused.

  The scum of the world is not an official, of course he will recognize it even when it turns into ashes.

  As for the scum of the world, Wang Bushi... There has been no news for many years.

  Zhu Houzhao immediately beamed with joy: "Xu Jing is back?"

   "Yes, Ambassador Xu has returned to Tianjin Wei!"

  Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed: "Haha, I'm not afraid that the Xishan Bank will not have enough reserves. How much gold and silver did they bring back?"

   "This... I don't know..."

  Besides, Fang Jifan slapped the case violently, wailing: "Xu Jing is finally back, I thought he died outside."

  Fang Jifan suddenly became happy, overjoyed, with a gratified smile on his face, wishing to beat his chest and fall: "Three years, how many three years are there in life, Xu Jing... he... finally..."

  Zhu Houzhao said: "It's five years!"

  Fang Jifan bared his teeth at Zhu Houzhao, but ignored him: "Where is he now?"

   "Ambassador Xu?"

   "Of course it's my protégé Xu Jing, who else is there? In this world, tens of millions of people are not as good as Xu Jing's one finger!"

   "Since he arrived in Tianjin Wei, he immediately changed his horse and prepared to enter the Beijing Miansheng... I think it will be here soon."

  Fang Jifan let out a long breath of relief.

   "Okay, then I'll go to the palace right away. It would be good to have a look at him a little earlier. I'll go when I'm full first."

  …

  Emperor Hongzhi had received the urgent report, and he seemed happy.

  This Xu Jing has not heard from him for five years since he went to sea. God knows what happened to him in these five years.

   I don’t know what this larger fleet brought back to Daming.

  Emperor Hongzhi was overjoyed. This fleet was built with internal funds and cost a lot. Up to now, the internal funds have allocated money and food to continue building ships and make complete preparations for the next sea trip.

   This is all my painstaking effort.

  Emperor Hongzhi immediately summoned his ministers.

  Fang Jifan also rushed over excitedly.

  When the monarch and his ministers meet each other, they seem to be in agreement with each other, and their eyebrows are beaming.

  The ministers were also beaming, all smiling.

  Everyone has much prejudice against Fang Jifan, but once everyone accepts the voyage to the West, then this voyage to the West will become a matter of concern to the whole court. Countless people are looking forward to the safe return of Xu Jing, a great hero.

  Now... It's not easy to finally come back.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: "Just now there is a quick report, saying that Xu Jing will be able to arrive in Beijing today, haha, this Qing has made great contributions to my Ming Dynasty, no matter when he enters the palace today, I will also be here Wait, you must see him."

   All the ministers nodded their heads one after another, but more people were guessing.

  Because no one knows what Xu Jing brought back.

  Da Ming lived in a corner, completely ignorant of the real world, and what Xu Jing brought back must have been unprecedented knowledge.

   After two hours, some people can't take it anymore.

  But at this time, an **** hurried in: "Your Majesty, Ambassador Xu Jing...see you!"

  Emperor Hongzhi was shocked: "Xuan Xuqing is here to see you!" Emperor Hongzhi's face was flushed, and his eyes seemed to be alive!

  ...

  Chapter 4 is delivered, ask for a monthly pass, and go to bed.

  (end of this chapter)