After introducing the residential area, Huang Zongchang introduced the commercial street.

The commercial street along the periphery of the residential area is definitely a place that all businessmen are eyeing, and the shops here must be worth a lot of money.

Zhu Youxiao didn't listen to this very carefully.

The reason was simple: these things were bound to be very expensive. Not to mention the other items, the small courtyard of the official residence alone would undoubtedly be worth a thousand taels. Given the location and the building, in this part of the capital, there was no question of it being worth anything.

Not to mention the mansions next to it, you can't even think about owning one of those mansions unless you spend tens of thousands of taels. What kind of place is this?

This is the capital city. It's not overcrowded, but it's almost there. In this area and location, it's basically impossible to get such a large house.

Even if your family is rich and you want to buy several houses and convert them into a big house, it is not possible.

Don't think you can afford it just because you have an official, connections, or money at home. Who in the capital can afford to live in a mansion without money?

Throwing a random stone might hit a doctor; throwing another stone might hit a marquis. Do you really think this is a joke?

Therefore, the prices of these mansions will definitely be higher, not to mention the shops. The prices of shops are unimaginable. Opening a shop in this location, selling some study supplies, or running a high-end restaurant, is a great place to make a fortune.

The most important thing is that this is a family business, something that can be passed down from generation to generation. Remember, in this era, there was no property rights; once you bought it, it was yours forever. With a title deed, it could be passed down from generation to generation.

Everyone is ready to go.

In response, Zhu Youxiao stopped watching and chose to leave.

The lively scene is already there, so there is no need to look at the prices later. I think they will not be too low.

After leaving the Imperial Household Department, Zhu Youxiao was in a good mood because he had made a lot of money. However, he did not return to the palace, but chose to wander around outside.

It's a rare opportunity to go out of the palace for a day, how could I possibly go back so early?

By the time Zhu Youxiao returned to the palace, it was already sunset, and the news from the Ministry of Internal Affairs had already arrived.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked directly, "What's the current situation?"

"Your Majesty, this is the list that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has just sent over. A total of 243,682 taels of silver have been pledged. This is the submitted list." As he spoke, Chen Hong handed the list in his hand to Zhu Youxiao.

Since the subscription amount is 30%, the 240,000 taels of silver is just a down payment.

Although Zhu Youxiao was envious of this huge sum of money, he could not get it into his hands.

This was the start-up capital for the construction of the new district. Once the new district was completed, a large sum of money would be returned. Of course, Zhu Youxiao still couldn't touch this large sum of money, but had to use it to build the new city.

Only when the land prices in the new city are driven up will the money earned be enough for Zhu Youxiao to use.

Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, put down the report, and said, "Let Huang Zongchang keep up the good work."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed, "I will go and pass on the order as soon as I get back."

At this moment, Wei Chao walked in from outside.

He came before Zhu Youxiao, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, Li Gao, the Marquis of Wuqing, requests an audience."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was stunned and had some thoughts in his mind.

Li Gao, Marquis of Wuqing, was the son of the former Marquis of Wuqing, Li Wei, and the cousin of Emperor Wanli.

Li Gao was already quite old at this point, but as his bloodline grew more distant, his status declined, and now, Wuqing Hou Li Gao was practically no more than a common nobleman.

However, this time, their family stood out because of their garden in the west of the city. The Qinghua Garden, considered the most famous garden in the capital, belonged to Li Gao's family and was extremely famous.

The new city that the emperor had marked out was basically located at that location. A little further south, it had already occupied their garden.

These days, Shuntian Prefecture is frantically investigating who has encroached on imperial land and those who do not have land deeds.

Whether it was a temple, nobles, or ordinary officials, they were all registered. It was obvious that this was for the purpose of settling accounts later.

In such circumstances, some people began to panic.

I wonder if Wuqing Hou Li Gao came into the palace because he was panicking or to file a complaint?