Fujiko Jin, Wang Shushu, Xiaowu and others are all in the Central Plains, constantly expanding their business territory, and by the way, they are helping Tianshou Division purchase strongholds one by one.
If he hadn't bought properties in places with more than 10,000 people each year, Yang Qian could make more money several times a year.
Having said that, although Yang Qian had an astonishing millions of property at this time, the most valuable thing was not the money, but the endless granaries in Zhuangzi.
Although 70% of the grain is given to the tenant farmers and 50% is taxed, I only get 25%, which is 25%.
But you must know that Zhuangzi now has more than 5,000 hectares of fertile land including military fields.
The output in one quarter can scare people to death. Yang Qian only received 25% of the rent, and he could earn more than one million shi of grain in one quarter.
It was sold because there were not enough granaries. Unfortunately, the tolls were very expensive. Even if it was sold, the price would have doubled several times, but after deducting the tolls, the price would be almost the same as Yuntong.
Some people also suggested that Yang Gan reclaim more wasteland, but Yang Gan wanted to do so.
Although there is still a shortage of people who know how to cultivate the land that has been reclaimed, with the development of semi-mechanization, the labor force of four or five people in the past can now be done by only one person, which is not tiring.
Yuntong lacks everything except cattle.
But what's the use of irrigation without water? Let alone potatoes and corn without water, but rice must have a lot of water. How can it be called rice without water?
Fortunately, people in the north don’t eat much rice, which just satisfies Yang Qian’s mouth.
In his previous life, he was an out-and-out southerner, but now he lived in the north. Even though it spanned a time dimension of more than two thousand years, Yang Qian was a little uncomfortable.
Sometimes I still miss the white rice from my hometown.
Money + food + industry + real estate built Yang Qian's secret business empire.
If you have money, you can buy whatever you want.
What? Prices of things are going up?
OK, I can produce it myself.
Many people think that coins are money and can buy many things.
Wrong, coins refer to items that serve as general equivalents in commodity transactions.
If Yang Gan had no food and so many slaves and troops to feed, money alone would be a drop in the bucket.
Even if several nearby counties are vacated, they may not be able to support so many people.
This is just Yang Gan's land. In Yuntong County, no matter who farms the land, they must pay taxes. Even if it is only half of the grain, it is an astronomical figure.
The half-percent grain contains not only food, but also money, as well as funds for the activities of the county magistrate's office.
This is why the king can withstand the offensive of the powerful family, just because of his son's identity?
What are you thinking about? He didn't have many sons, but he also had many, but this son seemed to have changed after he went to Yuntong County.
Not only has the hidden danger at the border been completely eliminated, but the annual grain tax paid is enough to cover the total amount of several counties. This is the result of Yuntong County deducting part of its hard-earned money.
Who doesn't like such a son? King Xia Wen is already old. To put it bluntly, no one knows when "Gaben" will be.
Of course, such a good son will have to shoulder heavy responsibilities in the future. Is it possible to expect that waste who will only betray the interests of the country?
But for a rich man like Yang Qian, he felt a twinge of pain the moment he saw the canal. You can imagine how expensive it would be.
It’s not that it can’t be built, but it’s not cost-effective. The investment is large, the return on investment is high, and the investment cycle is also long.
If done well, it can bring you good profits.
If it is not done well, the canal will be like a huge leech that is more than 3,000 miles long, lying on the Yang Gan and constantly sucking blood, until the Yang Gan is emptied, Yuntong County is emptied, and even the entire Xia Kingdom is emptied.
See everyone focusing on themselves.
Yang Gan said in a deep voice.
"Can you calculate how much it will cost?"
The old man who was good at numeracy raised his hand and said, "If it is compressed to more than a thousand miles, it is estimated to be around 500,000 gold, and the civilians are 500,000.
It will take at least twenty years. "
"Twenty years?"
"It took twenty years to make a fool of yourself."
At this time, Cao Wushuang walked in from outside the tent. In Zhuangzi, she was often dressed in fancy clothes and looked very heroic.
Unexpectedly, I changed my look today.
Wearing a purple dress and a bun, matching her slender and graceful figure, slender waist, beautiful jade necklace, and white skin, she felt even more charming and radiant.
Cao Wushuang, who is usually energetic and energetic, instantly transformed into a charming and stunning woman after changing her clothes.
With outsiders present, Yang Qian stood up helplessly, bent down and said, "Master."
All the masters also handed over their hands.
"Hello, Mr. Cao."
"Goodbye, Liao Guo. Mr. Cao is fine."
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The ladies who were familiar with Cao Wushuang greeted him warmly, and Cao Wushuang responded one by one.
It was just polite, but the expression on his face still made him feel as if he was thousands of miles away.
"Master, what's the matter with coming here this time?"
Cao Wushuang came to Yang Gan, and Moshashi and the others moved the tables and cushions very wisely.
"I have also thought about the canal thing that Shuihu mentioned in the past few days. I just heard from you that the long distance of excavation has actually been shortened to more than 1,000 miles, right?"
"Yes, Master, it's more than a thousand miles away. They said it would take twenty years to build it. What does twenty years mean? I haven't even lived twenty years yet."
At that time, the old master said righteously, "Your Majesty, this is the fastest way we have discussed. If it is faster, there will be problems."
"It should be noted that a project of thousands of miles is broken by an anthill, and shoddy construction will only destroy this canal."
Cao Wushuang knelt down behind the desk and raised the corners of his mouth, "It's easy to shorten the construction period. All you need to do is gather your idle slaves and divide the thousand-mile canal into five construction periods."
"Each construction period is two hundred miles, and five construction periods are started at the same time. After all, no matter how many people there are, they can't dig in one place, and there is no place that can accommodate 500,000 people working at the same time."
"Whenever a construction period is completed, the idle slaves will immediately help the construction period in the east sequence to complete the progress. As long as one construction period is completed, it will be completed immediately."
"In this way, the time will be greatly reduced, and it can even be built within one or two years. The most important thing is that the canal that can be opened first can bring you a steady stream of tax revenue."
"Wouldn't it be a pleasure to feed war with war?"
Yang Gan was simply stunned, and everyone was shocked by Cao Wushuang's plan.
"Bravo."
"I heard that Mr. Cao is good at planning and facing changes, but I didn't expect that I would have a gap in my chest. I underestimated everyone in the world."
Yang Gan looked at those people who were afraid of flattery with disdain. You know a hammer, but I know that the master has a ravine. It is bottomless.
"Okay, my master is still smart."
Cao Wushuang gave Yang Qian a cold look, but said in a soothing tone.
"You are my disciple, so naturally I have to consider everything."
When everyone heard this, they praised him one after another.
"Ha, Mr. Cao is of high moral character."
"If I can take Mr. Cao as my teacher, I will be worthy of my life."
"Yes, yes."
Yang Qian's smile suddenly froze. His words sounded better than his singing. His master was very sinister.
Yang Gan stood up and cupped his hands to everyone and said, "During this period, everyone will live here first and spend a few days to make plans."
"promise!"
Shuihu asked after everyone left.
"Then, Your Majesty, what do I need to do?"
Yang Gan patted him on the shoulder and said softly, "You, please pay your dues and make meritorious service. Do you know the price of 1,500 slaves?"
"Do you know how much value fifteen hundred slaves can produce?"
Yang Qian changed his seriousness just now, and his heart seemed to be grabbed, and he felt very distressed.
The water tiger shook his head weakly.
Yang Qian opened his hands and counted, "If an average man in Guizhou can cultivate about 20 acres in a quarter, then with the use of semi-machines, he can even cultivate nearly 100 acres."
"1,500 people means 150,000 acres. Now the average yield of our staple food per mu is about five shi, which is 750,000 shi. Each shi is about 100 yuan, which is 75 million yuan."
"A variety of grains, two seasons in total, is 150 million yuan. These slaves can be used for 20 years anyway. That is 3 billion yuan, equivalent to gold. Do you know how much it is?"
"That's 30 million gold. Even if I sell you, I can't afford it."
Shuihu's face turned pale, and he kept bending down to give Yang Gan his hand. Not to mention selling him, Canal didn't need so much money.
The corners of Cao Wushuang's mouth raised slightly, and he sneered again and again.
Yang Gan is good at bluffing people.
"Sir, Your Majesty, what should I do? I, I don't have that much money, just, even if I are tied to the whole plumber, it's not that valuable."
"It's good to know. Don't kill more people in the future, otherwise I will feel bad. Go down."
The servant was very good at helping the two of them out.
"Pfft~~~!"
Yang Qian covered his mouth and kept shrugging his shoulders.
Cao Wushuang's cold voice came from behind, "Dignified Yuntong, Mr. Wu An, you lie to others without blinking your eyes, I admire you."
Yang Qian held his forehead and kept smiling.
"Master, master, laugh, laugh me to death. They two really think that 1,500 slaves are worth so much money, hahahahaha."
"I was so frightened that I even forgot the price at the market. It made me laugh so hard."
"How much are 1,500 slaves worth?" Cao Wushuang asked.
Yang Gan's eyes widened and he murmured, "Have you never been to the market?"
Cao Wushuang said indifferently, "If I wasn't here, there would be maids waiting for me no matter where I went. But if I'm here, there are so many servants, so I don't need to buy them."
"Although I went to the market with Zhang Xiaoniang, she always went to meet more than a dozen people in person."
"From what she said, it's a private venue. It's cheaper to buy it this way, but I don't know the exact price."
Yang Gan smiled and said, "As for slaves, it also depends on the market. When there is a shortage, the price will naturally be high, and when there is a flood, the price will naturally be low."
"Which one is more expensive, a slave or a female slave? How much did the 1,500 dead slaves cost in total?"
Yang Gan raised a finger and said, "According to the laws of the slave market, their value..."
