Mythical Version of the Three Kingdoms

If it can really be repaired, the money earned every year is more than demolition and reconstruction of Weiyang Palace. Even if it is not used to transport troops, it is enough to make a lot of money just to transport materials. Money grabbing is much more terrifying.

It's just that there is nothing comparable at present. The only comparable Grand Canal, Chen Xi will not mention it at all. On the surface, the Grand Canal is not profitable, but in fact, the flow of goods brought by the Grand Canal, The economic activity it brings is much more powerful than making money.

Thinking about this, Chen Xi recalled that because of insufficient money, he outsourced the construction of the Grand Canal to wealthy merchants such as the Zhen family and the Mi family. These families have probably felt the charm of the large logistics channel by now.

This is also the reason why the Wei family was beaten all the time, and the Wei family was never seen on the street. The Wei family is really rich. Although they were stupid and didn't want to do this back then, if Chen Xi wants to pass through the Grand Canal, he must at least get Sui Yang. God's version.

That is to say, at least the Tongji Canal, Hangou, Jiangnan River, and Yongji Canal must be dug out, and finally the Guangtong Canal will be dug to enter Chang'an.

The distribution of these canals is just like this. Chen Liuwei's hometown is on the only way of Tongji Canal, Hedong Wei's is next to Guangtong Canal after entering Sili, and Zhen's family of Wuji in Zhongshan is in the northern section of Yongji Canal. Mi's family is in the Xuzhou section of Tongji Canal.

Therefore, when it was repaired at the beginning, other places were easy to talk about. Chen Xi could only bear with this kind of place next to others. The Hedong Wei family and the Chen Liuwei family didn't want to repair it, but Chen Xi's idea was very clear. If you don't want to repair it, then Get out, old man, I will fix it myself.

The second guard was very upset, but he couldn't help Chen Xi. In the end, he could only repair the canal in this county according to Chen Xi's plan, thinking that I could save Chen Xi from going to his hometown to find fault.

In fact, at that time, there were more discerning families who wanted to take on this job. For example, the Pei family of Hedong and the Du family of Jingzhao.

At that time, only the top five wealthy merchants could afford this level of stuff.

Therefore, these four families, whether they like it or not, have repaired the section where they live. Although the Zhen family wanted to build it to Zhuojun in one go, and the Mi family wanted to build Xuzhou in one go, they were all killed by Chen Xi. , If you four scumbags finish repairing, the Grand Canal will be hopeless.

After that, there was nothing to say. The four families collected transaction tax on their own land. It was agreed back then that they would pay one-thirtieth of the toll for repairs. Who made Chen Xi have no money back then? Duan contracted to these scumbags.

Thirty tax one really doesn't have much to say, but this is a golden waterway, which can reach all parts of the country except the northwest and southwest.

That's why they made huge profits, and they didn't get their hands dirty. The four big businessmen were all very happy, but it was a pity that they had agreed upon signing the contract that year, and there was a time limit, otherwise Chen Xi would be really ruthless.

The second guard is actually better than the Zhen family and the Mi family, because they are two things, one is close to Luoyang, the other is close to Chang'an, the Zhen family is in the north, and the Mi family is in the south. If the boat doesn't go to your Mi and Zhen's territory, do you have the nerve to divide it?

At this time, being a businessman still has to show face, and everyone has a backer, so the ship from the north, but Xuzhou, the tax paid by that ship does not need to be distributed to the Mi family, and the ship from the south does not go. In Zhongshan, there is no need to give Zhen's points.

Instead of going to the north and south, where else can I go besides going to Chang'an and Luoyang?

This is also the reason why Wei's somersaults followed one after another, but he did not fall down. He is really rich. At least for the past thirty years, the problem of money has basically not been a big problem for Wei's.

What's more, the Wei family has another big move, which is to package and sell future taxes and fees to the country, directly discount ready-made materials, combat power, and even ask the Han Empire to fight on their behalf.

To be honest, Chen Xi really doesn't mind Wei Shi packing and selling this thing to the country, even if he pays a little more money, or even sends troops to help Wei Shi settle some things, but Wei Shi is just looking at this thing to make money , there is no intention of letting go at all.

This is very frustrating, but it is also a very realistic situation. Who will sell the chicken that lays the golden eggs unless it is absolutely necessary.

"It's completely unnecessary to demolish Weiyang Palace and build something." Liu Tong retorted, "However, it can make so much money. Well, if this thing is built, can you invest money?"

Liu Tong looked at Chen Xi with a dark smile. With such a lucrative business, Liu Tong said that he also wanted to take part in it. You must know that the royal family's living expenses for this year's Chinese New Year have been greatly reduced, from the previous 800 million yuan to 200 million yuan.

A total of 600 million yuan is gone. After the Great Court Meeting, when Liu Tong received the living expenses for the entire royal family from Chen Xi, he was stunned. What is the situation? Why is there so much less this year, the least in the first year before There are 300 million yuan, are you greedy, Shang Shupu shoots!

When Liu Tong received the living expenses, he counted the zeros several times, and when he found that one digit was missing, he asked directly, "Hou Chen, why is my living expenses missing by one digit!"

"It's not less, it's 200 million yuan, and it's not for His Highness's living expenses, it's for the entire royal family." Chen Xi said angrily. Although Liu Tong was given annual living expenses, Liu Tong didn't give Liu Bei a dime. Liu Yu, Liu Ai, Liu Zhang, and Liu Yefa, but the living expenses included the living expenses of all the royal family including Liu Ye.

"Huh? They still need living expenses?" Liu Tong sat up straight and asked confidently.

What you said is so reasonable, I am speechless!

That's right, a group of members of the royal family who have official positions, titles, fiefs, and properties still have the face to ask her, the poor princess, for her living expenses? face!

"In short, there are only 200 million yuan for living expenses this year." Chen Xi tacitly agreed that this money is for Liu Tong's personal living expenses. Anyway, other people have no face to ask Liu Tong for living expenses. It is provided by the Shaofu, and I am concurrently serving as the supervisor of the Shaofu, so there has never been any shortage of regular expenses."

What a shortage, Chen Xi, in addition to concurrently serving as the Shaofu, actually also has the post of Chief Farmer, which involves the income from mountains, seas, land, lakes and handicrafts, agriculture and animal husbandry, jokingly called the general logistics.

All the things Liu Tong used for food and clothing were produced by the factory under Chen Xi's name. As long as they were in the industry, Chen Xi always let the eunuch and Da Changqiu take them at will.

Therefore, throughout the year, in addition to distributing snacks, shopping, and playing games, part of the money may be spent, and the remaining money does not enter the market at all. From a certain perspective, the money that does not enter the market circulation can be regarded as disappearing directly. up!

"So what?" Liu Tong raised his chest unconvinced, and said with the arrogance of a princess, "Isn't the meaning of the existence of the Shaofu just to support me?"

What you said is really reasonable. Although it is a bit nonsense, the current value of the Shaofu's existence is really to support Liu Tong.

As for Liu Tong's garbage industry, that is, Tang Muyi of the eldest princess, Wannian County, wake up, Liu Tong has never been there so far, maybe even the county magistrate of Wannian County has forgotten that this county is actually Tang Muyi of the eldest princess , and by the way, did not pay Tang Mu money.

"Having said that, food and clothing are not a problem, and there is still a lot of living expenses left over every year. If you change the previous dynasty, with so much money every year, they can afford the Central Army." Chen Xi didn't think much of it. Arguing with Liu Tong, after all, Liu Tong is very good at messing around.

"Huh, I found out that you want to trick me into raising the imperial guards, and I will never be fooled." Liu Tong raised her head and said arrogantly, she would never spend a penny on raising soldiers, this is what a captain should do , I, Liu Tong, am a stamper without emotion!

"No one asked Your Highness to raise it for you." Chen Xi said helplessly, "Actually, there is a reason for the lack of money this year."

"You sent two billion to Mr. Wu An!" Liu Tong pressed his chest with one hand, and said with an expression of disbelief, "You lied to me again that you have no money."

"How about a different comparison partner, Your Highness? I'm afraid I'm telling the truth when I say what Lord Wu An said." Chen Xi silently picked up the teacup and looked aside.

To be honest, it is acceptable for other nonsense to pester Chen Xi, but for Mr. Wu An, I will give Mr. Wu An 2 billion, and I will give you 200 million. Proportionally speaking, you have actually made a profit!

Liu Tong opened Chen Xi's brain circuit, and understood what Chen Xi meant in seconds, but his cheeks were still flushed with anger, almost turning into buns.

"I don't accept it. It used to grow every year, but this year it's only 200 million yuan." Liu Tong started to make a fuss. Although the living expenses were basically free, Liu Tong was still very happy looking at the long string of numbers. But now less.

Chen Xi looked left and right, and saw two huge palaces in front of Weiyang Palace from the side of Lanchi Palace, "The Qiong Chongming Hall is open against the sky, and it is full of magnificent materials."

Liu Tong was silent, you just said that you built such a thing, it is so tall and magnificent, and the materials are so expensive, you just have to show off your talent?

"To put it simply, Your Highness's living expenses have already been spent to build these two palaces this year, and I am concurrently serving as the young mansion, so I borrowed part of it from other places. In fact, Your Highness's living expenses should be negative." Chen Xi sighed Said in a tone.

Liu Tong really wanted to hit someone at this moment. This palace was approved by the Political Council, and after accounting by the Chang'an Bank, it was built by Wei. After glancing at the tall palace outside, Liu Tong sighed.

Okay, these two palaces are mainly used to wash the land for my father, and it can be regarded as a little filial piety for my daughter, and the reduction in living expenses is also acceptable.

"Will it affect my living expenses next year?" Liu Tong stared at Chen Xi and asked.

"Of course not. I always make settlements once a year. Although there are carryover issues, they are generally not linked to His Highness's living expenses." Chen Xi said flatly.