Lao Zhu on the side watched Han Du ponder for a moment, and suddenly said, "Then why do you let people bet on horses?"
Uh~
Han Du suddenly felt speechless, as if someone had pinched his neck and was unable to speak.
Seeing Lao Zhu looking at him with burning eyes and not letting go at all, Han Du could only smile flatteringly and said: "This...I just did it casually, mainly because I want to trust the Duke..."
Lao Zhu sighed angrily and no longer believed Han Du's lies. Based on his understanding of Han Du, I am afraid that betting on horse racing is Han Du's original intention, and letting Tang He watch the galloping horses is just a casual thing.
But listening to the waves of cheers next door, Lao Zhu thought that Han Du was right. That is, horse racing can allow nobles to find a way to enjoy themselves and vent their joy, which may be really beneficial to the court.
Just as they were finishing their words, several people on horseback had already reached the final sprint. Several people galloped forward and kept sprinting. In the end, Lan Yu only defeated the other three by a slight advantage of a horse's head. Fortunately for Chen Huan and Sun Ke, they were far behind Lan Yu. They had nothing to complain about and just bowed their heads and admitted defeat.
But Cao Xing was different. He was very unwilling to lose to Lan Yu by a narrow margin. He threatened that it was because of the bad horses that he wanted to compete with Lan Yu again.
Who is Lan Yu? Naturally, they would not spoil him, so the two of them went to the stables together to prepare for another match, regardless of their fatigue.
Not only these two people, but also Lan Yu and others' action of riding the horse in person immediately attracted the interest of others. Fu Youde, Zhang Yi and others also participated in the horse racing.
After Lao Zhu saw it, he just shook his head and said nothing more. It was Han Du's words that had an effect. Instead of letting these hot-blooded generals hold it in day after day, it would be better to let them vent it out at this racecourse. At least venting here will not harm the common people.
Han Du was preparing to face Lao Zhu's anger with a face full of embarrassment. Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu just handed over a receipt and said: "I won again. Go and calculate the money I won. I will go back to the palace." Take it away when the time comes.”
Han Du's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. No matter who had worked so hard to prepare the situation, his face would not look good if someone just picked the peach away.
However, Han Du had no room for regret no matter how reluctant he was, so he could only grit his teeth and accept the bill.
The uglier Han Du's face looked, the happier Lao Zhu was. Although Han Du was ridiculed as a money-loving boy, almost no one could take money away from Han Du.
"Come on, there are more here, let me forget them too."
Han Du saw Lao Zhu casually pull out four bills, plus the first and current two, a total of six bills.
The dismounted horse race has only been held six times, which means that Lao Zhu has bet six times, winning all six times, and not once failed.
Once may be luck, but six times is definitely skill.
Han Du couldn't help but look at Lao Zhu curiously and asked: "Your Majesty, how do you win every time?"
"I still know how to look at horses." Lao Zhu said with a smile while stroking his beard.
Han Du shook his head in confusion and said: "Others also know the art of horse-drawing, but I haven't seen them win."
Lao Zhu glanced at Han Du proudly, smiled and said nothing, just lowered his head and drank tea, as if he didn't bother to answer this question.
Han Du wanted to go out and settle the settlement for Lao Zhu, but was asked by Lao Zhu to stay here. Unfortunately, Han Du had no choice but to call someone to come and settle the settlement for Lao Zhu.
Han Du took a bill, handed it to Lao Zhu, and said: "The emperor won a total of 31,500 coins. This is the bill from the racecourse. I will send someone to deliver the money to the palace tomorrow."
"The First Clan"
Lao Zhu waved his hand lightly, pawned Han Du's bill back, and said, "There's no need for the bill. Bring me the money tomorrow. I'm tired, so go back to the palace."
Perhaps ordinary people need bills as evidence, but Lao Zhu does not need it, because no one in the Ming Dynasty dared to blackmail his money.
"yes."
Han Du sent Lao Zhu away, looked down at the bill in his hand, and wished he could give himself a slap. This feeling of watching the money that originally belonged to you grow wings and fly into the arms of others is quite uncomfortable.
Han Du thought for a while, turned around and returned to the observation deck.
Seeing Han Du sit down in despair, Zhu Biao asked with a smile: "What's wrong with you? Why have you been gone for so long?"
Wang Bi, who was already seventy percent drunk, saw this and joked rudely: "Looking at his devastated look, he couldn't have fallen into lovesickness after seeing some girl, right? Hahaha... "
Just as women often make fun of men, men also make fun of women.
However, Zhu Biao knew in his heart that Han Du would not lose his soul because of a woman, so he raised his eyes and asked Han Du.
Han Du glanced at Zhu Biao. Seeing that Zhu Biao didn't respond, he leaned into his ear and asked, "Your Highness really doesn't know?"
"What should I know?" Zhu Biao looked up at Han Du in confusion.
Han Du coughed dryly and saw that everyone else around him was drinking and having fun on his own. No one noticed this, so he asked softly: "What is the emperor busy with today?"
Although Zhu Biao was a little surprised as to why Han Du asked such a question, he still answered him, "My father is busy dealing with government affairs today. Originally, my father was planning to come, but then he couldn't leave, so he ordered Gu to come." .What's wrong?"
"without
What, look at Lan Yu winning again. "Han Du shook his head lightly, and then turned Zhu Biao's attention to the horse racing below.
I sighed in my heart, he is indeed a simple and honest child, he will believe whatever his father says.
Zhu Biao saw that Han Du did not say anything and was not willing to force Han Du, so he did not continue to ask.
Lan Yu won as expected. This time everyone was a little tired and no longer said anything about continuing the horse racing. After throwing the reins to the servants, they returned to the platform.
"Uncle, you are awesome. He has won twice in a row. I'd like to give you a toast." When Zhu Biao saw Lan Yu walking in and sitting down, he raised his glass and gestured towards him.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Lan Yu laughed and bowed quickly in return.
After the two of them finished drinking, Zhu Biao filled the wine glass again and said to the others: "I can see how heroic you are dismounting, and I would like to toast you a drink."
"Haha, thank you, Your Highness." Fu Youde, Cao Xing and others responded in unison.
After everyone had finished drinking and sat down, Han Ducai laughed and asked, "Dong Ying, are you enjoying yourself?"
Fu Youde raised his glass and gestured towards Han Du, saying loudly: "Enjoy it, of course I enjoy it."
Everyone burst out laughing and toasted to celebrate.
Fu Youde's beard was stained with wine, and he said to Handu with a sigh on his face: "You really have an idea. When everyone heard that you spent 300,000 yuan to build this racecourse, they were still laughing at you. Look now Come on, your three hundred thousand dollars are worth it."
"That's right, looking at your harvest today, it won't be long before you can earn back these 300,000 yuan." Lan Yu also laughed and laughed.
Han Du's smile suddenly stiffened, and the blood in his heart was bubbling out. Thirty-one thousand five hundred guan, that's a lot of money in one day's work. How great would it be if Lao Zhu didn't interfere with it?
However, Han Du not only didn't get a penny, but when faced with the ridicule from everyone, he couldn't explain it clearly and could only knock out his teeth and swallow it.
When Tang He saw it, he immediately laughed and scolded Han Du: "You are a bit unkind. Why didn't you tell the big guys about such a profitable business in advance, so that we could all make some money along with it?"
Tang He's words seemed to be blaming Han Du, but they were actually speaking for him. Some words are better than others if they are broken. Maybe others will never mention a word out of shame, but if this is the case, then the relationship between them will be alienated.
People pay attention to the exchange of favors and support each other, even if they are nobles. If Han Du was just an ordinary business, then maybe no one would care about it. Han Du would just do it, and there would be no problem. But now this business seems to be a business that makes a lot of money every day, so it has to be jealous.
Tang He's words at this time can be said to have touched everyone's hearts. They all had serious expressions and looked at Han Du motionlessly, waiting for Han Du's expression.
If Han Du gives up some of his shares for some reason, Han Du doesn't need to mention it. They will make up for the money Han Du invested according to the shares.
Han Du naturally understood what Tang He said, but he was not willing to let people buy shares in the racecourse, even if they were dry shares. It's not that I'm reluctant to give up money, but I'm afraid of being implicated.
Han Du knows the nature of Lao Zhu very well. Perhaps because Queen Ma is still alive, Lao Zhu is not as crazy and violent as in history, but this does not mean that Lao Zhu has become a good old man. Lao Zhu's tyranny was only comforted by Queen Ma. If it broke out at any time, it would be fatal.
Whether Han Du drinks or has a party with these people, these are normal interactions between nobles and nobles, and there will be no problems. But if you partner with them to invest in shares, the nature is completely different. If one day, one of them was ransacked by Lao Zhu, Han Du wouldn't be able to escape.
Han Du didn't even want to have anything to do with Lan Yu, let alone these people? Lan Yu saved his life after all. Even so, Han Du also wanted to buy out his life-saving grace on the condition of rescuing Lan Yu five times. It's a pity that Lan Yu didn't know which muscle was wrong, so she got drunk and dragged the worshiping emperor and empress Tu Jieyi Jinlan, and she was still on the street. Only then did Han Du have to grit his teeth and accept this relationship.
And Tang He was also responsible for saving Han Du several times. He also pushed the Navy directly into Han Du's hands. This relationship was impossible to escape, so Han Du had to admit it. Except for Tang He and Lan Yu, Han Du has never been close to anyone, just because he doesn't want to be implicated one day in the future.
After scanning the surrounding area, Han Du said with a faint smile: "Everyone, this is not the only way to make money."
Hearing Han Du's straightforward refusal, everyone's expressions changed. They did not expect that Han Du would refuse so simply.
Fu Youde had a hot temper and sneered twice when he heard the words, and was about to stand up, but Tang He, who was next to him, quickly stopped him.
Tang He looked at Han Du in a deep voice and said, "What do you mean?" At the same time, he kept winking at Han Du to tell him not to talk nonsense.
Han Du laughed, making everyone feel inexplicably strange and couldn't figure out what Han Du wanted to do.
"Everyone, what I said is true. It's not that we can't bear to part with this horse farm." Han Du raised his hand and pressed it twice to temporarily appease everyone.
Seeing that everyone looked confused, Han Dubian explained: "If you are really interested in our racecourse, let alone buying shares, even if we hand it over to you, what's more?
Why not? Do you think we will be reluctant to part with you? "
If these people want a racecourse, Han Du is really willing to give it up. As long as he can't be implicated in the future, Han Du will do anything.
Han Du's words made everyone embarrassed. Now that they have taken shares, they are suspected of threatening to carve up Han Du's benefits. How can they completely kick Han Du out?
What's more, His Royal Highness is here.
Seeing that Han Du was talking about this, everyone had to be skeptical.
Fu Youde's thick eyebrows wrinkled and he asked doubtfully: "If there is really any good business, just tell it so that everyone can see it."
Everyone's eyes fell on Han Du, waiting for his next words.
Han Du did not refuse, nodded and said: "Land, the land around the racecourse."
"How to make money from land?" Although Tang He had seen Han Du's unbridled ideas more than once, when he heard that land was also a business, he couldn't help but frown, and a straight vertical line appeared between his eyebrows.
Tang He couldn't understand it, and it was even more difficult for others to understand. If it hadn't been for Tang He's words first, maybe someone would have stood up and accused Han Du of talking nonsense.
"The racecourse will definitely become a sight in the capital in the future, and there will definitely be an endless stream of people coming here to bet on horses and watch equestrian performances. Think about it, as long as there are people, there will be business; there will be a lot of people coming here. , then there is a big business to be done here. Not to mention anything else, just feeding the people who come here every day is a huge problem. By then, even if there is a pastry shop opposite the racecourse, it will be able to make a living Fighting for gold, you can make a lot of money. By that time, the land here will still be valuable?
Think about it, everyone, what is the price of the land around this racecourse now? If you buy the land now, whether you use it to build your own shop or sell it directly to others, it will be a profitable business. "
When Han Du didn't point it out, everyone was confused. Once reminded by Han Du, everyone understood instantly. They also have shops in the capital, and they know the prices of those shops better than anyone else. But how big is a shop? That's not necessarily the case.
Comparing the price of land here now with that of shops in the future, it is really the price of falling into the dirt.
Everyone's faces were red and excited, and their eyes were filled with golden light. He even wanted to turn around and leave, go back and get the money to buy all the land around the horse farm.
"This is indeed a good business." Fu Youde had to nod and admitted that Han Du was right. However, he still had doubts, "But the situation you mentioned was all when your place was crowded with people. So what if you don't have so many people coming here, wouldn't our work be in vain?"
Han Du smiled faintly and said: "If this is the case, wouldn't it be a waste of time for you to invest in the racecourse? Not only is it a waste of time, but you will also lose a lot of money. In comparison, buying land is much more cost-effective, and not only will the benefits be greater, , and the risk is less.
Of course, if you still don't want to, then let's change. "
"Change? How to change?" Fu Youde asked curiously.
"Simple, how about you partner up and give us 300,000 yuan, and we can use the money to buy land?" Han Du said with a smile.
Hearing what Han Du said, everyone looked at each other and were a little undecided. Some people think that they should agree to Han Du. After all, this racecourse is real, and Han Du also invested 300,000 yuan in it. They bought it with money and did not suffer any loss. On the contrary, although buying land seems to be profitable, there is no benefit at all in the early stage and you can only wait until later. But who knows what this place will look like in the future? If it gets better, then of course there is nothing to say. If it gets worse, wouldn’t it mean that everything is lost?
But some people think that you should buy land. After all, you can put the land wherever you buy it. Even if you don’t have to do anything, you can earn five or ten times by selling it in three to five years. There is nothing more comfortable than making money like this. thing.
Several people couldn't stop arguing, but Tang He finally stood up and said, "Where can there be anything perfect in this world? If Han Du can give us such a way, we should be satisfied. Can't you all see that he cares about the racecourse?" How much effort did it take? Although he said he could change it, can you bear it? "
After Tang He spoke, everyone looked shy and turned their heads to avoid looking at Han Du with some embarrassment. After all, it is not a glorious thing to win someone's favor. What's more, Han Du had just given them a way to make a fortune?
It would be extremely unethical to take away the racecourse from Han Du.
Tang He nodded and continued: "Let's just buy the land and wait three to five years. What's the big deal?"
"Ahem, Duke Xin Guo has really thought everything through..." Fu Youde smiled awkwardly and was the first to stand up to support Tang He. He was not a person who took things by force, but it was about a hen that laid golden eggs, which made him lose his mind for a moment. Now that I have woken up, I will naturally not mention the change again.
Fu Youde mainly didn't understand business. Although he was the Duke of the country, he had only just been granted the title. Moreover, there are too many people in the family. Just relying on his Lumi, life is a little tight compared to Tang He's.
Tang He didn't have much money at first, but since he and Han Du jointly opened the seafood restaurant, their annual income is now more than 100,000 yuan. Just these, Fu Youde will be completely compared to him.
Tang He smiled and nodded in response to Fu Youde.
