Come on, Your Highness

Time changes and stars change, spring and autumn alternate, after the first prince finally moved into the palace, the next year the second prince Xiao Yi turned fifteen, the emperor bestowed the title Shun, became Prince Shun, and joined the Ministry of War.

Emperor Tiangan still gave 30 taels of Anjia silver for the repair of the palace.

After the imperial decree was issued, Xiao Hong turned around in front of He Xichao, nagging him all the time: "Xichao, do you think Father would subsidize Xiao Yi in private? I had 10 taels at that time, he Not that many, I guess there must be tens of thousands, right?"

He Xichao nodded, added and subtracted some more to the gift list presented by the butler, and handed it to Xiao Hong, "Look, if there is no problem, just send it to Jingyang Palace."

Xiao Hong took it and glanced at it roughly, "You can decide if there is any problem... 2 taels!" Xiao Hong looked at the gift money on the top of the gift list, widened his eyes, and said in disbelief, "Xi Chao, Did you make a mistake, is it 2000 taels?"

"I didn't make a mistake." He Xichao took a sip of the tea in hand and said, "Aren't you talking about the emperor's private house? You just acted as an elder brother."

"But that guy Xiao Yi is not short of money at all. He has just taken a concubine from a big merchant in the south of the Yangtze River. He is rich... tsk tsk, like a nouveau riche. Compared to him, I am like a poor man." , what money do you give me?"

"Are you envious?" He Xichao finished his tea and took the three papers neatly placed on the table.

This year, three of the 12 people under his command need to take the college entrance examination, so He Xichao pays close attention to their studies. These three papers are extra homework. These three people have just handed in, and He Xichao is going to approve them overnight. Finished, good explanation tomorrow.

"That's right, the feeling of getting rich overnight is very refreshing." Xiao Hong sighed, then rubbed his chin and said gossipingly, "Xiao Ming will open a mansion next year, and the concubine beside him has already After the selection, there is a bank to accompany it. In terms of the ability to get money, I am indeed not as good as them. So what kind of money is given, just make sense."

He Xichao's writing stopped immediately, he glanced at him with a half-smile, raised his voice and shouted, "Eunuch Chang."

"Xi Chao, what are you calling Eunuch Chang?"

"Let him find some scrolls for you."

"what?"

He Xichao raised his head, frowned, with a smile on his face, only his eyes gleamed coldly, "These two are not the only great merchants in the world, compared to them, Your Highness, if you want, you can choose whatever you want. There are dozens of portraits of beauties, fat waists, swallows and thin, all kinds of styles. It’s okay to pick a few that look good, and it’s okay to fill the lonely and deserted backyard with the wealthy.”

"..." A chill rushed from the soles of the feet to the top of the head, Xiao Hong opened his mouth, and struggled to survive, "Xi Chao, misunderstanding, definitely a misunderstanding, I really didn't mean that, I just feel that it is not easy for us to get money If you can save, you can save, there is really no need to send money to these big families."

"Heartache?"

Xiao Hong nodded obediently, "Well, think about it, Xiao Yi was given 2 taels this time, Xiao Ming will be indispensable next year, there are so many younger brothers, and younger sisters have grown up and married one by one... Xi Chao, You are the head of our family, is the money really enough?"

"Is it enough to spend? You have to spend what you need. Who made you the eldest brother? This is not for your younger siblings, but for your father, understand?"

Xiao Hong also asked for a lot of money from Emperor Tiangan one after another. It is estimated that the emperor's biggest personal expense is to subsidize this hapless son.

King Ying has a reputation for being stingy, it's nothing, but if he is also stingy with his younger siblings, as a father, Emperor Tiangan will not be happy.

You still have to have the elder brother demeanor you should have.

Thinking of this, He Xichao actually complained about Emperor Tiangan's growing children's group, who don't know what to do with so many children?Fortunately, he is in the royal family and is supported by the world. If it is an ordinary commoner, it is not easy for Xiao Hong to find a wife.

"Okay, in the final analysis, income is still limited. Since you don't want to get rich overnight and accept a woman with a generous dowry, then we can only create wealth by ourselves."

Hearing these two words, Xiao Hong felt at ease, and quickly said flatteringly: "It's better to rely on yourself, it's justified to spend your own money, Xi Chao, I will do whatever you say!"

"A letter from my third nephew arrived a few days ago."

"Xie San? Oh, by the way, it has been a year since he went to the Western Regions. I don't know how it is now."

"It should be pretty good. He told me in the letter that he has found cotton, which is in Yuewan Kingdom. Because there are not many of them, they are planted in the palace for the appreciation of the nobles. It's just that cotton is easy to find, but not many people know how to plant it, but luckily. He is the young minister of Honglu Temple in Daqi, and he asked the king of Yuewan Kingdom to ask for it, but the other party naturally didn't give him face. Now the person and the seeds are on the way, and they will arrive in two months."

"That's really great, but this kind of cotton can't be planted casually, right? What kind of land do you need?"

He Xichao said: "Cotton likes light and humidity, but the soil is too stuffy, but it doesn't work. Think about the western region, where there are more sandy soil and good permeability. Brother Xie mentioned in his letter that the flowers and farmers who serve them are watered frequently, and the natural irrigation conditions are good. Alright, follow this direction, this capital city..."

"The one on the northern outskirts of the city is just right. By the way, part of your property is there."

"Now the tenants are planting wheat, but now let them uproot all the land?"

"No, it's already April, it's too late to plant cotton, and it won't be too late to replace it in the spring of next year."

"Xi Chao, although there are no signs of flowers now, it's a bit early to say these things, but if they are really planted, how can we weave cloth and make cotton clothes like you said?"

This question was not easy, because it was completely beyond the scope of He Xichao's knowledge.

However, it is not difficult to solve. Thinking that he has raw materials, a market, and knows what the finished product looks like, it is nothing more than a realization process, so it is enough to find someone who can produce technology and cooperate to make a fortune.

"You Ziqing's family is in the silk cloth business. Although he is not a wealthy businessman, cloth is involved in everything from weaving to dyeing. He should know more about this. I talked to him before, and he has written to his father, After a while, the head of the You family should come to Beijing from Jiangnan to visit you in person."

Xiao Hong asked: "Xi Chao, are you planning to let me take over the You family?"

"That's right." He Xichao took out the bottom one from the three papers on the table and gave it to Xiao Hong, "The You family, like the Luo family, can only be regarded as second-rate in the industry. My own efforts are no longer enough. Therefore, You Ziqing will come when recruiting accountants at the Royal Palace. His articles are more accessible than Luo Li, and this exam seems very sure. I want to cultivate him well so that he will be able to As your greater help, but to what extent, it depends on whether the You family knows each other this time."

Xiao Hongdao: "Such a good opportunity, they will miss it if they are stupid, and they will definitely show their loyalty."

"So, although you don't have the chance to get a concubine from a big merchant, you still have a chance to have a big merchant's subordinate. Once cotton is spun into cloth, the money will come in at a speed slower than silk. It's just around the corner." He Xichao gave him a teasing look.

Xiao Hong smiled, served tea and water to He Xichao without mentioning it, clenched his hands into fists, and knocked him on the back courteously, "Xichao, do you think I have accumulated the blessings of several lifetimes, and only in this life can I exchange for you to be with me?" By my side, without you, I don't even know what Xiao Hong should look like now?"

"Then I must have owed you debts for several lifetimes. God can't see it, so he insisted on pulling me in front of you and working hard for you." He Xichao reached out and patted himself on the shoulder and said, " Squeeze it, it's a little stiff."

"Oh, is that so, will it be too heavy?"

"Just right, that's it, um...comfortable, good technique!"

Being a filial son all the year round, the eldest prince has already practiced perfectly, he said very proudly: "I am a teacher of the royal physician, in the future when you get tired, just tell me, I will rub your shoulders and massage your back, and keep you comfortable. "

He Xi raised her eyebrows, and while calmly picking up the three papers to read, she sighed, "Thank you, cousin, please lean on your neck."

"okay."

Xiao Hong pushed He Xichao's long hair to the front, revealing a section of snow-white neck, which looked especially white under the slightly dim light, and he was suddenly afraid to look at it.

He Xichao is a typical scholar, his shoulders are a bit thin, which makes his neck more slender.

Xiao Hong didn't dare to look, but his eyes were firmly attracted, the blue silk snow neck, tempting his fingers touched it involuntarily, feeling the delicate temperature from the fingertips.

He Xichao's hand holding the paper suddenly tightened, and he didn't dare to move his shoulders. His heart beat faster, and he suppressed his nervousness and pretended to be cold as he asked, "What are you doing?"

The hand on the neck suddenly froze, and the breathing behind him suddenly became messy, and then the man pinched his neck up and down boldly and said, "I, so what...you always keep your head down to read and write, and your neck will hurt. Stiff, I rub it by the way, yes, rub it... Hey, hey..."

Xiao Hong didn't hear He Xichao's words, and Xiao Hong was extremely flustered. Then he asked carefully, "Well, didn't you scare me?"

He really didn't do it on purpose, but he couldn't help it, couldn't help it, and was distracted... Ahh, what a mess.

Xiao Hong felt that He Xichao would lock him into the cold palace.

"Xi Chao..."

"It's okay, you can let go."

"Oh..." Xiao Hong couldn't tell whether it was disappointment or luck, but he always felt that He Xichao was too calm.

Then, he saw He Xichao put the paper in his hand on the table, and stretched out his hand to flatten the crumpled paper little by little.

Xiao Hong finally couldn't help laughing out loud, breaking and melting the tense and awkward atmosphere in an instant.

It turned out that both of them were the same.

"Xi Chao, you are so cute."

He Xi rolled his eyes at him, but didn't speak.

On the second day, Xiao Hong painstakingly brought money and a cart full of gifts to Xiao Yi to celebrate his housewarming.

Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Hong with surprised eyes, double-checked the above number, and couldn't help asking: "Brother, did you take the wrong medicine? Why are you so generous?"

Xiao Hong endured the pain in his heart, and said nonchalantly: "If you don't want it, then give it back to me. I squeezed it out from between my teeth, and I'm short on money."

"There's no reason to take it back after sending it out, brother, it's really interesting." Xiao Yi accepted it without any excuses.

Xiao Ming watched from the side and reminded: "Next year my younger brother will also open a mansion."

Xiao Hong curled his lips, "Don't worry, one counts as one, brother, I'm ready."

"Really, big brother, we also have one?" The little princes below looked at Xiao Hong expectantly.

Xiao Hong touched his head one by one, and said with a smile, "Grow up quickly."

Xiao Hong is straightforward and doesn't like to play games, but he has a carefree temper, can play and make trouble, and treats people with sincerity. The young princes love to play with him.

Since he opened the mansion, the little princes have a place to go outside the palace. If they want to go out of the palace, they will send a message to Xiao Hong. Will not refuse.

Moreover, there are no female relatives in the Palace of the King of England, and the staff is streamlined, so the princes can play around with their girls.

Emperor Tiangan was really surprised to hear that Xiao Hong's stingy spirit could give 2 taels.

Eunuch Huang said: "Your Highness has grown up and knows how to take care of my younger brother."

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "I guess it's He Xichao's idea. It's not easy for that kid to take money out of his pocket."

Eunuch Huang's novel: "Your Highness has to agree with himself. Don't look at His Royal Highness, who usually spends a lot of money. When it's time to be generous, he never hesitates."

Emperor Tiangan sighed with emotion: "Yes, it's not enough. This kid will always have the cheek to cry to me for being poor. My little treasury is now the most expensive to support him."

"His Royal Highness has just opened the mansion, and the mansion has little income and a lot of expenses. There is nothing to do about it."

Emperor Tiangan glanced at Eunuch Huang, "You old man, why do you keep talking for him?"

"The emperor loves to hear it."

Emperor Tiangan narrowed his eyes and looked at Eunuch Huang.

The latter smirked and raised his hand to pat his mouth, "This old servant has done too much, so he should be punished."

"Hmph, you, you were led to ruin by that stinky brat."

Eunuch Huang just smiled and didn't refute.

Two months later, Xie San's Mian and others arrived in the capital together.

At the same time, You Ziqing's grandfather, the head of the You family, also arrived.

There are rich merchants everywhere in the south of the Yangtze River, and many people are vying to show their loyalty to the King of England through their connections. The You family is really not well-known, but fortunately, their descendants are up to the challenge, and now they are under the King of England's family.

After receiving You Ziqing's letter, the head of the You family immediately prepared to go to Beijing to visit the King of England.

at the same time……

"Sir." You Ziqing thought about it and went to He Xichao first.

He Xichao put down what he was doing and looked at him.

"Yes, my grandfather has arrived and is staying at the branch. His Highness will come to visit someday when he is free."

He Xichao thought about Xiao Hong's itinerary and said, "Come over tomorrow afternoon, he is free."

"Yes."

After You Ziqing finished speaking, he didn't leave in a hurry, He Xichao asked in bewilderment, "Do you have anything else to do?"

"This... yes, it's a good thing. I'm afraid that His Highness will be abrupt tomorrow, which will backfire, so I will ask Mr. first."

"Go ahead."

"I have a cousin who is the eldest daughter of my second uncle. She is outstanding in appearance, well-educated, and just in her prime of life. My grandfather brought her along this time. If His Highness wishes, let her serve you."

He Xichao: "..."

"Dare to ask, sir, I don't know if His Highness is willing to accept...accept..."

He Xichao, who was still amiable just now, now has no expression on his face, and uttered nine words coldly: "I don't want to, I don't accept it, it's very abrupt."

You Ziqing was stunned, "Huh?"

He Xi frowned, with a trace of annoyance in his confusion, "What are these thoughts? Why do you have to give him a woman, so you can rest assured? Isn't it better to marry a well-matched Mr. Ruyi from a good girl's family? Concentrate on helping Your Highness is doing business, earn money with peace of mind, don't use your brains, isn't that better than anything else? Get rid of heresy thoughts as soon as possible, otherwise, I won't see you tomorrow!"

It was the first time You Ziqing saw He Xichao losing his temper. Even if they didn't get the hang of it during training, He Xichao was extremely patient and felt a little at a loss for a while.

"What are you still doing here? Have you finished the homework assigned yesterday? You don't have much time for the college exam. If you have time to think about something here, why don't you go back and study!"

Hearing this, You Ziqing didn't dare to stay any longer, staring at He Xichao's sharp gaze, he immediately rolled away.

The author has something to say: the third time Dafa, move forward one year.

mark: Xiao Hong seventeen, He Xichao fourteen