Chapter 883 886. Rich

Gu Wenheng spent most of his time here after he finished checking the warehouse that day.

After sorting out all the things, everyone realized more deeply how rich this retired emperor was.

Gu Wenheng was also doing some calculations in his mind. Since the retired emperor took over the maritime trade, it has expanded several times.

It seems that the confidant who took over Bai Jinglie is quite capable and loyal, otherwise the emperor would not have such a huge fortune.

Now there are so many things in front of him, how can he sell them in a short time without reducing the value?

Hua Zhang also heard the news and specially picked a time to come and take a look.

I had heard before that the retired emperor's warehouse was rather messy, but I didn't expect that Lord Gu had sorted it out in such a short time.

"This one storehouse of your Majesty is richer than the national treasury." Standing outside the storehouse, Hua Zhang was stunned. You know, these storehouses were converted from the side halls of the harem, and the fact that they are packed full shows the number of things in there.

After all, these are just some objects, not real gold and silver, so it is difficult to use them. Hua Zhang turned to look at Gu Wenheng, "Master Gu, do you have any good ideas?"

Gu Wenheng shook his head. "It is said that things are valuable because they are rare, but such a large amount of imported goods flooding into the market will probably bring an impact, and they may not be sold at a good price."

"Then is there no other way?" Hua Zhang raised his eyebrows when he heard that the currency was going to depreciate. If each item cost less silver, it would not be a small amount.

Hua Zhang felt unhappy that someone was taking advantage of his business.

Gu Wenheng, "I am also trying to find a solution, but it is difficult to achieve it on my own. I hope Your Majesty can discuss it with the ministers. Maybe there is someone who can change this predicament."

He's been in the spotlight too much lately, it's time for others to show off.

Hua Zhang also thought it made sense and planned to bring it up in the court the next day.

After looking at this warehouse, Hua Zhang was also interested in other warehouses. Now that the keys were all with Gu Wenheng, he naturally wanted to satisfy his curiosity.

Gu Wenheng smiled maliciously and took the man to the warehouse that had not been sorted out yet. "Your Majesty, do you really want to see it?"

Hua Zhang, "…but what's wrong?"

Gu Wenheng saw Hua Zhang, who was only one step away from him, and kindly reminded him, "Your Majesty, please step back a few steps."

Hua Zhang, "..." Although he didn't understand why he was keeping it a secret, he still stepped back.

Gu Wenheng quickly pushed the door open and stepped aside, followed by a musty smell.

Hua Zhang covered his mouth and nose and took a few steps back, "What's in this?"

Gu Wenheng, "It has not been sorted out yet, but they are all wooden products."

This is also the least valuable of the warehouses, and many rare and strange sculptures are stored in it.

Some of them have strange shapes, some have good meanings, and of course, there are also some good woods. The emperor just made a rough classification, stuffed the things in and paid no more attention to them.

Even though Hua Zhang had prepared himself mentally before coming, he was still stunned by the scene before him. The things in here were really piled up there. No wonder, his father refused to open the warehouse for so many years. He was probably not going to see it either!

Hua Zhang was right in his guess. This warehouse was also used by Hua Shunming to store miscellaneous items. He stuffed all the things he didn't like here.

He would occasionally go into several other warehouses to take a look and admire his assets.

But this warehouse was the least attractive and the one he cared about the least in his mind. Whenever there was nothing more to put in or he didn't like it, he would throw it here.

"Father, you don't even know to find someone to clean up the harem." There are so many palace maids and eunuchs in the harem, even if they were asked to clean up once a year, it wouldn't be like this.

However, thinking of the emperor's willfulness, Hua Zhang was silent for a moment.

"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Gu," Hua Zhang could only say this dryly, and turned around and left with his eunuch without even staying.

Gu Wenheng, "..."

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After Empress Dowager Zhou and Hua Shunming finished their meal, she spoke up, "Grand Emperor, today the emperor went to the storehouse and saw a lot of stuff. It may take some time to sort it out."

Hua Shunming looked a little uncomfortable. "Why did he go there? If you need anything, just give the order and the subordinates will do it. He is an emperor with nothing to do."

Queen Mother Zhou smiled and said, "He is also somewhat curious about the family fortune of the Grand Emperor over the years, and he wants to learn from the Grand Emperor and save up some wealth for himself."

This fortune is quite large, but it is a bit messy.

Hua Shunming received veiled complaints from Gu Wenheng two days ago and had to allocate some of his own guards to help clean up.

"You should be like me. Don't think I don't know that you are disgusted by the chaos in my private vaults." Hua Shunming has now let it go and his tone is much more casual. "Laugh if you want to. Don't hold it in."

Queen Mother Zhou raised her lips, still maintaining her demeanor, "I heard from my son that the warehouse sorted out by Lord Gu is consistent with the detailed list of the Grand Emperor, without any difference. Just based on this point, the Grand Emperor is worthy of admiration."

Hua Shunming suppressed his smile and said, "That's because the key to the warehouse has always been in my hands and has not been handed over to anyone else.

If I hire a lot of people to manage my private treasury like the national treasury, will it still be my private treasury?"

Queen Mother Zhou, "…The Grand Emperor is right. My private vault has also been damaged over the years. It's been knocked here and there. It seems that it has passed through too many hands."

Hua Shunming, "Look at my private vaults, they only take money in but never take it out. The money I gave to my concubines before was also reserved in advance.

Sure enough, the old saying among the people does not lie to me, and this is enough to make me reap a lot of benefits. "

Queen Mother Zhou: "..."

Hua Shunming smiled and helped her solve the puzzle, "A drop of water makes a river, a grain of rice makes a basket.

Over the years, so many court officials have been eyeing my private treasury, and I have never touched a cent of it, especially during times of great difficulty. Otherwise, how could I have the wealth I have today?"

Empress Dowager Zhou knelt down with sincerity, "Your Majesty is wise. I would like to thank you on behalf of my son."

Hua Shunming, "Stand up! I do this not only for the sake of my son, but also for the sake of the people of this world."

Queen Mother Zhou still had doubts in her heart, but she also knew that it was not her place to inquire about this matter.

After talking about interesting things for a while, he returned to his palace.

"She's already the empress dowager, but she still can't hide the expression on her face," Hua Shunming smiled and shook her head. It was fortunate that she was indulged and respected by the emperor. Otherwise, with her temper, she would never have the last laugh in the harem.

He knew what the Queen Mother wanted to ask just now, but fortunately he still retained his last bit of rationality and did not ask it.

He had never really thought of dividing this private treasury with the other princes. Many people had inquired about it these days, but he had not given any answers as he felt there was no need.

What is a private vault? It means that it is his personal property and should be handled by him personally.

(End of this chapter)