During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Luoyang City was not too big as a whole, covering an area of about 14 square kilometers. Two-thirds of the city was used for palaces, government offices, and offices.
The total living population of Luoyang City is about 200,000 to 250,000. Ordinary residents generally live outside Luoyang City. Only powerful and connected officials, powerful men, and wealthy businessmen can get houses to live in the city.
Therefore, the land price in Luoyang City is horrifyingly expensive, and the price of renting a house is also very expensive. It is several times higher than in other places. It is almost impossible to rent a house in the city, and you can only rent a house outside the city where ordinary people live.
Especially after the revival of Taixue, a large number of students from all over the country flocked to Luoyang to study. In a short period of time, 20,000 to 30,000 people flocked to Luoyang, which indirectly pushed up the housing and land prices in and around Luoyang city.
There were originally some "low-rent houses" in Taixue, but because there were too many people, the number of "low-rent houses" that could be allocated to Taixue students was limited.
Some people have strong relationships and can get along with each other.
Some people are so poor that they bring their whole family with them to Luoyang, and they can make a living by working hard.
It is difficult for people who have no means and are not that poor to find a low-rent house to live in, so most people still have to enter the rental market in Luoyang to rent a house.
That would make a lot of money for the landowners and landlords in Luoyang.
When Liu Bei had not yet made his fortune, it was a fantasy for a banbu county-level tycoon in a remote area to use his own property to live in a house in Luoyang City.
It’s not just a matter of money, it’s mainly a lack of qualifications.
Even if you are qualified, no matter the location or size, just a small entry-level apartment will be a huge pain in the ass.
If he wanted to buy a decent property in a prosperous area and live comfortably in it, at his rate of development, he would have to rely on himself, save money, dig around, and put in a little effort, and it would probably take another seven or eight years.
The reason why he was able to have a decent house in a quiet area of Luoyang City at that time was very simple. To summarize it in an article, it would be -
"My Prefect Father-in-law".
Han Rong had been a local official for many years and had the advantage of local salt and iron, so he was quite wealthy. In order to prevent his daughter from suffering and to let his son-in-law know his abilities, he was willing to pay.
It was easy to do things if he had money. Later, Lu Zhi asked his acquaintances in Luoyang City to help him choose a small house for Liu Bei. It was very close to Lu Zhi's house, and Han Rong bought it.
At that time, Liu Bei didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Han Rong was willing to give it, so he accepted it with peace of mind. The soft rice was hard to eat, and it was very delicious.
But obviously, not everyone is like Liu Bei. He has a father-in-law who is a prefect and has considerable wealth. When he comes to Luoyang City, he will have a house in the city to live in.
Many ordinary scholars of the Ancient Literature School live outside Luoyang City, mixed with ordinary residents. They are all old and poor. Their houses are dilapidated, leaky, and the prices are not cheap. They travel between Taixue and other places. The journey is very long.
Moreover, the public security and sanitation in those places are very poor. The limited power of the government and officers and soldiers can only maintain public order and sanitation in the city. Luoyang City is very safe and clean, and the living environment of civilians outside the city has nothing to do with them. nothing.
Sometimes people are sent to inspect the area on a whim. Sometimes when people die, they just push them away and don't care at all. They just treat the dead people as nothing.
Therefore, many ordinary scholars live in places where security is poor, there are many thieves, and the sanitary environment is also very poor. People are accustomed to throwing feces and urine in the streets, which is not only unhygienic, but also smells intoxicating.
If you live in such a place for a long time, you will develop mental problems as well as physical problems.
Because of his background, Liu Bei preferred to communicate with scholars from poor families and send them warmth.
He often goes to these places to meet them and talk to them, but to be honest, he is not unfamiliar with the dilapidated state of affairs. He has seen it in his previous life, but the people throwing shit and urine on the street have made the entire dirt road yellow and impossible to walk on. , he really has never seen it.
Therefore, Liu Bei keenly grasped the urgent needs of the scholars. In addition to paying wages, he also prepared to provide them with welfare housing and low-rent housing, help them improve their living environment, help them in their personal lives to the maximum extent, and increase their income. Belonging and loyalty.
But to implement these welfare systems, a lot of money is needed.
Living in this world, people can be short of everything, but they cannot be short of money, otherwise nothing can be done. Even if the emperor wants to do things, he still needs a lot of money, so Liu Hong works so hard to make money.
Now Liu Bei also fully feels the pain of lack of money.
To set up an organization, but there is no financial source. Zheng Xuan is not a rich man, and Lu Zhi is not a wealthy person. Liu Bei's own property is obviously not enough to invest in this organization.
His own property has been used to build his own military power in his hometown. It is really beyond his ability to build political power here.
But it doesn't matter. He relies on his parents at home and his friends when he goes out. Liu Xuande has been walking in Luoyang for so many years, and the most important thing is friends!
So he took a fancy to the big dogs Cao Cao and Zhen Yan.
At that time, he found Zhen Yan first and explained the importance of the matter. To his joy, Zhen Yan asked Liu Bei how much he wanted without saying anything.
Liu Bei thought that although everyone had a clear superiority relationship and Zhen Yan was clinging to his thigh, it was not a face-saving thing for the boss to ask the junior for money.
Worrying about his own face and image, he tentatively said a number that was not excessive and asked Zhen Yan if he could support him.
If he has difficulties, it's okay to have less money. He can also find other people to think of ways to always get enough money.
Zhen Yan smiled slightly, shook his head, and said that he would pay five times and asked Liu Bei to squander it. If it was not enough, he would ask him again.
After two hundred years of family business inheritance, his family lacked everything except money.
Liu Bei didn't know that Zhen Yan's biggest worry at this stage was not that Liu Bei asked him for money, but that Liu Bei didn't ask him for money.
Because he felt that apart from loyalty, the only thing he could offer was money. Everything else was given to him by Liu Bei, or would be given to him. Liu Bei could move forward step by step on his own, and as Liu Bei moved forward step by step Only by moving forward can Zhen Yan move forward step by step.
He can't move forward just by himself, no matter how much money he spends.
Therefore, except money, he could not give Liu Bei anything and could not show his value.
If you have never been able to demonstrate your own value, then what is the meaning of your existence?
When Liu Bei has more valuable subordinates in the future, will he be abandoned by Liu Bei?
In their circle, having money is really not a big deal.
He was very anxious about this and suffered from mental internal friction syndrome. He was very worried about the future that Liu Bei might abandon him, and he was restless day and night.
Now Liu Bei asked him for money, and he was so happy——
"Three words, Junhou cured my mental internal friction."
He looked at Liu Bei's stunned look and asked thoughtfully.
"Junhou, is it too little? Or more? Ten times is fine, it's okay, feel free to use it! If it's not enough, there will be a lot more. I really have money, so don't worry about me! There's no need to bother other people, really. of!"
He seemed even a little afraid that Liu Bei would not ask him for a lot of money.
Liu Bei slowly came to his senses, grinned, and forced out a smile.
"Enough, enough, really enough, too much is not good. We are just a small team and can't use that much money."
That's what I say, but...
So angry!
I’m so angry!
It’s great to have money!
I also want to be that rich!
Liu Bei's face remained calm, but his heart was already boiling. It took him a while to calm down.
But to do things in Luoyang, money alone is not enough, you also need people.
So the second big dog came on stage.
Cao family.
(End of chapter)
