The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 44 Group Buying is Here

Prince Kang's Residence!

As a hereditary prince with an inalienable title, the Kang Prince's Mansion was a force to be reckoned with, no matter when or where.

Prince Kang, Chuntai, has just inherited the title and is currently observing mourning. However, as a descendant of the Taizu Emperor, he is still highly respected.

However, the Prince Kang's Mansion is currently in a state of dormancy.

After all, Prince Kang is only sixteen years old.

However, at this moment, Chun Tai was holding an imperial edict from the Crown Prince in his hand, and he was completely dazed.

The imperial decree was simple: it praised the new Prince Kang for his virtuous character and commendable filial piety, and therefore the Crown Prince granted him ten half-price housing units in Wanfu Garden.

Chun Tai understood the meaning of the imperial decree.

But he really didn't understand what a half-price housing quota meant.

He recognized every single one of these characters.

However, when put together, it's really hard to understand the intention.

Fortunately, Eunuch Zhou Bao, who had delivered the imperial decree, had not yet left. So, while having someone present him with a door bag, he politely asked Zhou Bao, "Eunuch Zhou, what exactly is this half-price housing quota for Wanfu Garden?"

For the Kang Prince's Mansion, the palace had given them quite a few gifts in the past.

For example, silver, for example, Zhuangzi, for example...

These gifts are all tangible and visible.

But this half-price home purchase quota sounds a bit unrealistic.

Before Zhou Baolin arrived, he had already been trained by Shen Ye, so he immediately smiled and said, "Prince Kang, in order to pray for the Empress Dowager, the Crown Prince sent Daxing County to gather disaster victims to build Wanfu Garden in the south of the city."

“Each courtyard in Wanfu Garden has five rooms and occupies three-tenths of an acre. According to market prices, the price of one courtyard is one hundred taels of silver.”

"This half-price price is fifty taels of silver per set."

Shen Ye was very straightforward and decisive when it came to pricing the courtyard.

Anyway, he wasn't doing this to make money, and the families he bestowed gifts upon were not short of money either.

Take Prince Kang for example. He received a prince's salary of 10,000 taels of silver per year.

Not to mention, the estates and various shops of Prince Kang's Mansion were scattered throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Prince Kang's mansion was extremely wealthy.

Ten sets at half price, which means selling them for five hundred taels of silver, isn't much at all.

"In other words, through the Crown Prince's reward, you can get ten houses at half price."

These houses held little appeal for Prince Kang's residence.

After all, they also have many estates outside the city.

Building a house is very simple.

However, this was a gift from the Crown Prince!

Moreover, it was also to pray for the Empress Dowager's well-being.

I'm asking you, do you dare to refuse?

Refusing would not only offend the future emperor, but also the emperor's mother.

That would be tantamount to directly offending the entire Qianxi Emperor's family.

Even if Chuntai's father were alive, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly in this situation, let alone Chuntai, who became Prince Kang through a favor.

He quickly nodded and said, "I have always heard that the Crown Prince is benevolent and filial. This time, the construction of Wanfu Garden is an even greater act of merit."

"Eunuch Zhou, our Prince Kang's Mansion is willing to donate three thousand taels of silver to Wanfu Garden. Please convey this message to the Crown Prince."

Although he is young, he has a lot of spirit.

After all, this is flattering the second and third most powerful people in the world!
Three thousand taels of silver is a lot, but if it makes these two happy, then it's well worth it!

Zhou Bao quickly waved his hand and said, "Prince Kang, the Crown Prince is only showing his filial piety; how can we accept your money?"

“The Crown Prince will not agree to your request.” Upon hearing this, the Chief Secretary of Prince Kang, who was standing to the side, said, “Eunuch Zhou, please inform the Crown Prince that our Prince Kang’s residence is willing to purchase another fifty courtyards.”

The Kang Prince's Mansion was not short of money, so they were naturally generous in their spending.

Zhou Bao waved his hand in response to this request, saying, "Prince Kang, the number of courtyards in Wanfu Garden is limited, and not every family receives the Crown Prince's reward."

"We've given you ten sets; it's because the Crown Prince values ​​you. Please don't make things difficult for us!"

"I still have an imperial decree to issue, so I'll take my leave now."

After seeing Zhou Bao off, Prince Kang Chuntai turned his attention to his trusted chief secretary.

The chief clerk said, "Your Highness, we should pay half the price of the housing purchase quotas granted by the Crown Prince as soon as possible."

"Furthermore, have someone inquire about the specific details of the Crown Prince's bestowal of the Wanfu Garden."

Chun Tai nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Chief Secretary."

Prince Kang's servants quickly found out the news. The Crown Prince's bestowal of the Wanfu Garden was not something everyone received.

For example, regarding the princes, each of the six hereditary princes was granted ten half-price sets of seats.

Below the rank of Prince, the ranks decrease sequentially.

Moreover, some noble residences did not receive this half-price quota as a reward.

For example, Orondai, who had just been whipped by the Crown Prince.

For example, Mingzhu, who was also a first-class duke, received no reward from the crown prince.

"Your Highness, while I was gathering information, I heard that some of the imperial relatives who did not receive any rewards are quite anxious."

“Some people are even looking for those mansions that have received generous rewards, determined to buy one or two of them no matter what.”

"After all, this is the Crown Prince's grace, and also his filial piety towards the Empress Dowager."

Chun Tai waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about these things. How can the Crown Prince's reward be sold?"

"Did the Crown Prince merely bestow rewards upon the nobles?"

The servant who reported this said, "The Crown Prince also bestowed gifts upon the court."

Chun Tai was startled upon hearing this.

Although he was young, he knew that there were some things that even the crown prince could not touch.

That's taboo.

The Crown Prince bestowing gifts upon the court... this... what will become of His Majesty!
What should be done about those officials who received the rewards?
Just as he was secretly surprised, he heard a servant say, "The Crown Prince's rewards to the court are not given to any particular official, but are distributed according to the department."

"For example, the Crown Prince provided twenty sets of the Southern Study."

"As for the Six Ministries, the Crown Prince also granted twenty sets at half price."

"As for the Hanlin Academy, fifteen sets were bestowed upon them."

……

"According to the Crown Prince's decree, he ordered the officials of the Six Ministries to reward those officials who performed their duties diligently and were loyal to the court with the half-price purchase quotas for Wanfu Garden."

Hearing this, Chun Tai didn't react much, but the chief clerk couldn't help but say, "In that case, the six ministries will surely start fighting each other."

Chuntai was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

Many doctors in the Six Ministries may not lack a courtyard house, but to receive a half-price Wanfu Garden as a favor is to be a capable official who performs his duties diligently.

Is this just about buying a house? It's more about affirmation and encouragement.

Once this gets out, it will be an extremely valuable loss of face!
It might even earn you some respect.

There's even a possibility that Jane might be on the Emperor's side—what a great favor that would be!

Moreover, the courtyard is not expensive, and for some officials from ordinary families who are still renting, it is also a rare opportunity to buy property.

"Try to find out if there are any other houses for sale in Wanfu Garden. If so, we can buy a few more for our family."

Chun Tai said, "The houses in Wanfu Garden will definitely not be a loss in the future!"

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