Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

Why did the price increase again?

"Shopkeeper Li, this kind of thing can't be joked about. I've worked so hard for a year, but I can't earn 30 guan silver!"

Li Tongfu's face sank, "Mr. Liu's construction of the academy is a great charity that benefits the country and the people. You are not even willing to pay 30 coins?"

He asked for this errand, not for the benefit.

It's all to please Liu Bai.

As the leader of the brick and tile company, he knows the family background of the merchants in Chang'an too well.

The few people who were called in were all really capable people. Although 30 yuan was not a small amount for them, they still could afford it.

In contrast, those people outside are a little 'poor'.

The shopkeepers lowered their heads and did not speak, silently thinking in their hearts whether it was worth spending the 30 guan.

Li Tongfu urged: "It's almost dark, if you don't want to do this business, please go back!"

After saying that, he turned to leave.

"Shopkeeper Li wait a moment, let me wait for a moment to discuss!"

Chapter 94: Three-year naming rights, plus 30 Guan

30 guan, for the Ministry of War, enough to support a medium-scale war, and for the Ministry of Households, enough for the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty to pay a year's salary.

No matter how rich people are, they still feel pain if they spend 30 yuan for nothing.

What's more, there are countless goods to catch.

Several shopkeepers went to the side to discuss for a while, chose a person to call the shots, and came to Li Tongfu again.

"Treasurer Li, 30 coins is not a problem!"

Li Tongfu's heart suddenly blossomed.

Each family has 30 guan, a total of more than 200 million guan!

After making such a great contribution to himself, Mr. Liu should be able to calm down, and maybe he will reward himself!

"But I still have a small request!"

Li Tongfu waved his hand, and said boldly: "Speak directly, as long as you don't overdo it, I, Lao Li, can make the decision!"

200 million guan, can catch up with the country's taxation for half a year, and it is normal to ask for some.

"I hope that the words 'exclusively for the royal family' can be printed on the goods!"

Hearing what he said, Li Tongfu hesitated a little.

The status of merchants is low. If they only supply goods to the royal family, that’s all. It can be called a tribute.

But the meaning of the shopkeepers is that they will do business in the name of the royal family in the future, which is not up to him.

"Wait a minute, I'll ask Master Liu!"

He hurriedly ran to the backyard and found Liu Bai in the study.

In fact, he was more anxious than anyone else.

Others are two or three companies who supply goods together, but bricks and tiles are his family's business!

If the word 'royal' is even added, their family is the biggest beneficiary!

After talking about the situation, Liu Bai said: "It's all for His Majesty to share the worries and solve the problems. You can't do it in vain. You can't lose any benefits, right?"

Li Tongfu was overjoyed and was about to run out to tell the shopkeepers the good news.

Liu Bai suddenly changed the subject, "However, the royal naming rights are far from something that can be bought with hundreds of thousands!"

"Young master means," Li Tongfu said cautiously.

Liu Bai chuckled and said, "This time, their naming rights can only be used for three years. If they want to continue to use the title of 'exclusively for the royal family', they will have to get another 30 coins!"

He is still very satisfied with Li Tongfu's work.

The academy's project has been divided into five phases in total. Although the money for the first phase is available now, the money that will be used in the future has not yet been seen.

The sale of the naming rights has added more than 200 million yuan in revenue a year.

You don't have to worry about money in the future!

Li Tongfu, on the other hand, hesitated.

Spending 30 crowns to buy the naming rights of the royal family is really worth the money. It won't take long for them to earn back the money from others.

But this naming right is only valid for three years!

During the peak business season, they may still make some money, but if something goes wrong, they will lose everything.

Liu Bai saw his worry, and said slowly, "Master Li and Liu have a good relationship, so naturally they can use the imperial naming right for free!"

Li Daliang is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he is in charge of the construction of the entire Tang Dynasty. Moreover, in the construction of the academy, dealing with him is inevitable, so it is better to give him a favor now.

Li Tongfu was no longer worried, and bowed to Liu Bai, "The old servant will tell them to go!"

As long as his family has money to earn, he doesn't care if others lose money or not!

The silver, craftsmen, and materials are all ready, and other things are easy to talk about, only the problem of site selection remains.

Shen Wansan picked seven or eight places, but Liu Bai denied them one by one.

It's not that the location is bad, it's just that it's too expensive!

The land price around Chang'an is at least five times more expensive than other places, no matter where you choose, it's not worth it.

Farmland is cheap, and the Liu family has a lot of farmland.

But farming is the foundation of the country, and the crime of destroying fields and building houses is not a small one.

Besides, there is the word 'royal' in front of the academy, even if you really want to find farmland, you should look for the royal family.

You can't let Liu Bai contribute both strength and space, right?

Liu Bai and Shen Wansan were sitting in the study discussing.

Li Chengqian, who was lying on the corner of the table and flipping through a book, suddenly said, "I know a place where the land price is very cheap!"

He jumped off the chair, ran to the map, and drew a big circle.

Everyone saw that the place Li Chengqian painted was on the east side of Chang'an City, only a few dozen miles away!

"Baqiao?"

Shen Wansan was stunned, and murmured, "Baqiao is big enough, and there are few people living there. Most importantly, the land price here is more than ten times lower than other places!"

Li Chengqian looked smug, feeling that he had made a great contribution.

It's just that Shen Wansan and the others looked like they had eaten dead flies, and their facial features were all crowded together.

The surrounding area of ​​Chang'an City is very expensive, so why didn't he think about it, since Baqiao is only a dozen miles away from Chang'an City, why is it sold so cheaply?

Chai Lingwu gave Li Chengqian a violent shudder on the back of his head.

"Stupid, have you forgotten what happened in Baqiao the year before last?"

Li Chengqian held his head and said aggrievedly: "Isn't it cheap?"

"Do you want to build the academy on the mass grave?"

Chai Lingwu raised his voice, and wanted to give Li Chengqian a blow.

Baqiao, located fifteen miles east of Chang'an City, has beautiful scenery. It was part of the royal garden in the former Sui Dynasty.

It stands to reason that the land price of this kind of place can be ranked high in the entire Tang Dynasty.

However, an earth-shattering event happened the year before last, which turned this holy land into a purgatory on earth!

The change of Xuanwu Gate!

At the beginning, when Li Er led a group of generals and was trapped in Xuanwu Gate, the hidden prince Li Jiancheng's sixth prince, and the army under Li Er's subordinates, were slaughtered in Baqiao in the dark, with corpses strewn all over the field!

There are always stories of ghosts and ghosts in that area, and it seems that the dead souls of Prince Liushu are wreaking havoc.

Moreover, in the homes of high-ranking officials and nobles in Chang'an City, a few slaves, concubines and the like died inexplicably, and they would also be thrown into the mass graves in Baqiao.

This kind of place, everyone talks about it!

Not to mention building a house, no one dared to plow the surrounding farmland!

It is also because of this that the Baqiao area, which covers an area of ​​tens of thousands of mu, has been unable to sell for a long time, and the price will drop a little almost every day.

These days, people still attach great importance to good and bad luck. Just like what Chai Lingwu said, who would build a house on a mass grave?

Just now when everyone selected the site for the academy, they ignored the Baqiao area.

Li Chengqian jumped behind Liu Bai with a 'whoosh', showing his head, looking at Chai Lingwu vigilantly.

"Good boy, you still dare to hide"

Chai Lingwu stared, and was about to pull out Li Chengqian and beat him up, but at this moment, Liu Bai stopped him with a wave of his hand.

"Brother Liu"

Chai Lingwu was taken aback, and looked up at Liu Bai, only to see that Liu Bai was looking at Baqiao on the map with a smile on his face.

"This is indeed a good place!"

"Baqiao is chosen in Baqiao, old Shen, bring money tomorrow and buy the whole area of ​​Baqiao!"

Chapter 95: Even if he is a magic stick, he can't open his eyes and talk nonsense, right?

Shen Wansan smiled wryly, "Young master, don't blame your subordinates for talking too much. Although the land price in the Baqiao area is cheap, it is really expensive."

He didn't know how to explain it to Liu Bai.

In the Liu family, Liu Bai's words were like imperial edicts, and no one dared to disobey them.

Facts have also proved that Liu Bai's decision has never been wrong, no matter how difficult the situation is, he can turn it around with one move.

But it is too sensational to build the academy on the mass grave.

Liu Bai rolled up the map and said, "I know what you are worried about."

It's just unlucky.

The ancients did not generally believe in good and bad omens.

Even when Li Er was going on an expedition, he would ask Qin Tianjian to make a calculation to see if he could win the battle. If it turned out to be a bad omen, it was common to delay sending troops for a few days.

A shrewd person like Shen Wansan is also unavoidable.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, hurry up and buy the entire Baqiao area!"

Shen Wansan cupped his hands helplessly and left in a hurry.

The others looked at each other, not knowing what Liu Bai was going to do.

The eighth day of the Lunar New Year!

According to traditional customs, this day is called Shunxing Festival.

According to word of mouth, the eighth day of the Lunar New Year is the day when all the stars descend to the lower realms, and it is the day with the most complete stars in the sky in a year.

"nice weather"

After Liu Bai finished his breakfast, he took a walk in the yard to digest his food as usual.

From the [Zhuge Liang] experience card, he obtained the ability to 'watch the wind and measure the rain'.

Just by looking at the sky, you can know the weather changes in the future period.

In the next three days, it will be cloudless and sunny!

Liu Bai sat on the stone bench under the tree, took a deep breath, and felt comfortable all over.

Li Chengqian was on the side, skillfully boiling water and making tea.

He has done this kind of thing hundreds of times in Liu Yexuan, and he has already mastered it.

Just as a pot of hot tea was brewed, the porter hurried over.

"Master, the guests have arrived!"