The ruthless emperor in the late Ming Dynasty forced Chongzhen to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 303
Princess Kunxing only stayed in the imperial study for more than an hour before leaving in a hurry.

Regarding business matters, Zhu Cihong has also explained everything that should be explained. As for the specific implementation, he also does not intend to take care of it himself.

After several years of experience, he believes that as a royal sister, he should know how to develop business in the next few years, and he has the ability to develop business well according to his wishes.

"Concubine Chen Yuanyuan, Dong Wan, Li Jun, I pay my respects to Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

"Meet the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother is blessed!"

It was not until Princess Kunxing left that the three daughters of Chen Yuanyuan who had been waiting in the side hall were brought in.

Ever since the three girls learned that they were going to be summoned by His Majesty, they had been in a state of excitement. Now that they came to the imperial study, their excited voices trembled a little.

Chen Yuanyuan's beautiful eyes were even a little moist, looking at Zhu Cihong's eyes, besides the strong yearning, there was also a trace of unexplained resentment.

It wasn't until they met Zhang Yan's cold eyes that the three women suddenly realized that they quickly lowered their heads.

But seeing the queen mother and His Majesty sitting together on the dragon chair behind the desk, Dong Xiaowan and Li Xiangjun were also secretly startled.

"It's all free."

"Sit down and talk! The three of you have worked hard in the past two years, and you are very satisfied with Fengyue Division and the Propaganda Supervisor."

Zhu Cihong said with a gentle smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

With His Majesty's affirmation, the tips of the three girls' noses were sore, and they almost shed tears. Fortunately, Zhang Yan was beside them, and the three girls didn't dare to be presumptuous. They thanked them and carefully sat on the small stool beside them.

"Yuanyuan, tell me first, and tell me how far Fengyue Division has developed."

Although Jin Yiwei will report the general situation of Fengyue Division once a month, but what they know is only superficial, and only Chen Yuanyuan knows the specific data.

Seeing that Lang'er wanted to talk about Fengyue Division, Zhang Yan wanted to avoid it, but thinking of the look in the eyes of the three vixen just now, she immediately dismissed the idea.

Although she doesn't have much ill feeling towards the three daughters now, but there are still ten talented people in the palace who are waiting to be favored by Lang'er and spread their branches and leaves for the old Zhu's family, so I really don't want to let Lang'er waste all her energy on these three brothels On the courtesan.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Chen Yuanyuan hurriedly stood up and answered, and then took out an account book from her arms, seeing that there were no court ladies or female officials in the study, she was overjoyed, and she held it to the desk in person, and presented it.

"Your Majesty, Fengyue Division currently has a Meixiang Building in all the capital cities and larger counties in the south, with a total of 560 seats, [-] flower boats, more than [-] geisha, and various personnel. A total of more than [-] people, including ten first-rank flower fairies and second-rank oirans..."

"Wait, let me first introduce the grade of the oiran and the related selection system."

Zhu Cihong said curiously, he naturally heard that Chen Yuanyuan divided all the prostitutes into nine grades, from the first grade to the ninth grade, so he also felt very novel and wanted to know more about it.

Zhang Yan snorted at Chen Yuanyuan. She obviously knew about it, but she was even more shocked. She opened more than 500 brothels and more than 500 flower boats quietly, and even made So many tricks and tricks.

"His Majesty…"

Chen Yuanyuan glanced at Zhang Yan weakly, then lowered her head and explained in a low voice.

Last year, Fengyue Division rated all the prostitutes according to their appearance, appearance, talent, temperament, reputation and other aspects. From high to low, they were grades one to nine. The higher the grade, the better the treatment.

Among them, the flower fairies of the first rank and the oirans of the second rank have their own independent flower boats, especially the flower boats of the ten flower fairies are the largest and most luxurious. Every time they go along the rivers and lakes, they will cause a huge sensation and attract Local literati, gentry and merchants spend thousands of dollars just to drink with Hua Fairy on the same boat.

Because these ten flower fairies are usually not seen at all, and the flower boat they are on does not do business, and they only choose three places to go for a cruise once a year, so let alone wanting to kiss Fangze, no matter how much money they have It's hard to find a trace.

Such unobtainable, mysterious and proud flower fairies, coupled with the propaganda of the royal newspaper, have written a legendary love story for every flower fairy, with romantic or sad endings. It broke the hearts of all the literati and inkmen in the south of the Yangtze River, and made them go crazy.

It can be said that there are only more than 100 flower fairies and oirans in total, but they account for 9000% of the money earned by Fengyue Division every year, and the remaining [-] prostitutes account for [-]%.

"Papa! It's wonderful, it's really wonderful, hehe, I didn't expect Yuanyuan's talent in this area to be so high. Yuan has firmly grasped the man's heart!"

After Zhu Cihong heard it, he clapped his hands involuntarily, and his heart was shocked, this Chen Yuanyuan was going to heaven, it was full of routines, how could a man be able to stand it?

Although Chen Yuanyuan was overjoyed by the praise, she didn't dare to take the credit, instead she blushed, lowered her head, and whispered: "Your Majesty, these concubines did not come up with these things alone, they were all discussed together by the sisters. "

"Lang'er, if things go on like this, Auntie is worried that extravagance will become more prevalent. Although I have made money, it will not benefit the country or the people, but will cause a lot of harm."

Seeing that Zhu Cihong not only did not intend to stop him, but also praised Chen Yuanyuan, Zhang Yan couldn't help showing a serious and worried look on his face.

"Auntie, don't worry, the child knows this well."

Zhu Cihong nodded, but he didn't care too much. There were few entertainment items in ancient times, and it didn't hurt that Chen Yuanyuan engaged in this to enrich life and add a little fun.

What's more, those flower fairies and oirans do not judge people by money and appearance, but by talents and learning. Based on this alone, their values ​​are hundreds of times higher than those of the entertainment industry in later generations.

"Yuanyuan, tell me how much money you can make every year."

"It's Your Majesty. Fengyue Division earned more than 530 million taels of silver after excluding all expenses last year. Now the total silver is more than 130 million taels. If you add the three million taels allocated to the propaganda supervisor, Fengyue Division As of today, the total amount of silver earned should be 500 million taels."

This time, Chen Yuanyuan's tone finally carried a hint of asking for credit and being a good boy.

Zhu Cihong was fine, but Zhang Yan gasped and stood up in shock.

Although she also knew that Chen Yuanyuan's Fengyue Division made money, she never expected that it would be so profitable, with a yearly net profit as high as 500 million taels.

"Chen Yuanyuan, Fengyue Division's money will be handed over in the future."

Zhang Yan recovered quickly, sat back slowly, and after thinking about it, she said to Chen Yuanyuan.

At first, she thought that Fengyue Division could earn tens of millions of silver every year, but she didn't care, and let Chen Yuanyuan and the others use it for themselves, but 500 million taels of silver every year couldn't be left alone.

Although Chen Yuanyuan and the others had earned all the money, without the backing of the royal family, it would be difficult for them to protect themselves, let alone make money. Zhang Yan still knew this.

"It's the Queen Mother."

Seeing that His Majesty did not speak, Chen Yuanyuan could only reply.

"Xiaowan, Mr. Xiang, tell me about the specific situation of the Propaganda Supervisor. Yuanyuan actually subsidized you with 300 million taels of silver. You two are really prodigal."

However, Zhu Cihong looked at Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan. The Propaganda Supervisor has only been established for more than two years, which means that the annual expenditure is as high as 5 taels, which is already more than Jinyiwei and Dongchang, so I am a little curious , How did the two of them do it? As for the two of them being corrupt, he believes that they shouldn't.

Compared with Chen Yuanyuan's achievements, Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan are indeed prodigal sons. Both women stood up quickly and came to the dragon case in shame. Dong Xiaowan took out the booklet and introduced it with a blushing face.

(End of this chapter)