Qi Rongrong set out with the group of wives and children of the Sirius. It was a huge team.
This time, the Sirius nobles collectively agreed to send troops to escort the large force to the Tianwu border.
If anything happened to his pampered wife and legitimate sons, the loss would be too heavy.
As for the steward and the nanny in charge of the outpost, they set out early and traveled day and night to the capital of Tianwu.
With so many people staying in an inn for five or six months, not only would the expenses be high, but it would also be inconvenient for daily activities.
Even if you don’t buy a house, renting a house in the capital is a must!
With so many people going there, if we wait until the main group arrives before renting a house, we might spend a lot of money but still not be able to rent a good house...
After some calculation, they all ran along like racehorses.
Fu Chenan had already received the report from Wei Xu.
He looked at the Minister of Revenue Cui Chaoyong: "Are you ready?"
Cui Chaoyong nodded, looking expectant: "Everything is ready."
Fu Chenan nodded with satisfaction.
The Tianlang managers rushed into the capital, and as soon as they saw the city gate, they were stunned by the lively scene outside the gate.
A long row of blue tents were set up outside the city gate, and under the tents, the Ministry of Revenue inspectors dressed in official uniforms were waiting calmly.
A huge "House for Rent" sign fluttering in the wind is particularly eye-catching.
The stewards dismounted hesitantly and stepped forward to inquire.
The Ministry of Revenue Inspector immediately stood up and said enthusiastically: "This person must be a high-ranking official who has come from afar. Do you want to rent a house?"
"We are the managers of the Ministry of Revenue of the Tianwu Dynasty. We heard that nobles from various countries are curious about Tianwu and want to come and visit, so we specially opened a rental house..."
A hot towel was handed over: "You have worked hard on the journey, sit down first and wipe your face!"
Sitting down on the wide bench and receiving the hot towels, the managers were flattered.
When they were outside doing things for their masters, they were arrogant towards the common people, but always careful and respectful towards the soldiers.
Where have you ever received such courtesy?
After wiping the dust off his face and hands, he pushed a cup of hot tea over to him: "Have a sip of tea to moisten your throat..."
The managers almost cried when they drank the milk tea with a strong frankincense.
The Tianwu court was obviously rich and powerful, so why was it so warm and considerate?
With this attitude, who wouldn’t be confused?
"What does your house look like? How much does it cost?"
The inspectors of the Ministry of Revenue said: "The house looks like this..."
A box was opened, revealing all kinds of floor plans, including size, door and window locations, materials used, and even a photo of the yard...
The manager was amazed. He greedily drank milk tea while looking at the rental information.
When they saw the price in the lower right corner, their eyes widened suddenly: "Five hundred taels a month?"
Where are you robbing money?
The manager was so scared that he spat the milk tea in his mouth back into the cup!
He was holding the half-drunk milk tea, in a dilemma: Is it too late for me to return the milk tea to you now?
The Ministry of Revenue inspector still smiled and said, "Sir, there are houses of ordinary people over there that are rented out. They are relatively cheap, but the interior decoration varies greatly."
"If you have enough patience, you can also go shopping?"
Some managers were interested and went over to ask.
Some stewards had different ideas: their masters had told them before they set out that they came to the capital to make friends with the prince and his wife.
Tianwu are all from the Fu family. If you want to make friends with them, you must give them money and gifts.
The mansion in the imperial court also belongs to the Fu family. Is renting an official mansion also a gesture of goodwill?
"I want this two-story house... I'll rent it for six months..."
Once someone took the lead, others followed. Soon, the first group of managers who arrived followed the inspectors of the Ministry of Revenue to see the house on site.
Only when they got there did they realize that the houses they rented were all in the same alley and were newly built.
It is said that in the previous dynasty, when the Tatars invaded, several streets in the city were burned down. The current queen was far-sighted and sympathetic to the people. She bought their burned foundations at a high price and rebuilt them.
What you see now is the newly rebuilt house, which has a grand shape. Standing in the courtyard, you can almost smell the special smell of varnish...
The steward was curious: "Since this row of houses is the private residence of the Queen, why is it rented out by the Ministry of Revenue?"
The Revenue Department Inspector was honest: "The Queen's private residence will be rented out by the court. The Ministry of Revenue will collect some management and handling fees to enrich the national treasury, and the Queen will not have to worry about such trivial matters personally..."
In fact, not only the Queen's private residence, but also many idle houses of aristocratic families were voluntarily rented out in cooperation with the court.
The imperial court helped to lease it to foreign countries, and both parties shared the profits...
The steward was amazed: No wonder the treasury of the Tianwu court was so abundant in just over two years.
They put a lot of thought into making money!
Some of the managers who rented private houses did find good houses that were slightly cheaper, but some felt that they were not as good as the official pictures they had seen before, so they turned around and looked for the inspectors of the Ministry of Revenue.
When I was choosing again, the house I had liked before was already picked up...
Fortunately, there were still a lot left, and everyone rushed to take action.
The first batch is done, and then there will be the second batch, the third batch...
In just three days, all the official houses were rented out.
People who have idle houses at home have been looking forward to it for a long time: after renting out the official ones, it is their turn.
The late-coming Sirius managers no longer had the option of official residences, so they began to rent houses from the common people.
The people are not stupid either, they are raising the price one after another...
Is the monthly rent for a house in Tianwu Capital so high?
If you buy it and rent it out, wouldn't you become rich?
The housing prices in Beijing rose accordingly, doubling in just ten days!
The price has gone completely crazy!
Tianlang also has quick-witted managers who, upon seeing this situation, have stepped in to buy the house...
Fu Chenan was well prepared and immediately issued an order: Tianwu citizens can buy and sell freely, and although foreigners can buy houses, they cannot do anything that harms Tianwu’s interests.
If you are caught as a spy, your property will be confiscated and you will be beaten to death.
There is nothing wrong with this statement, and it is true in any country.
After a bumpy journey, the noble families of Tianlang finally entered the capital of Tianwu.
They opened their eyes wide and looked at everything in front of them as if they were dreaming.
The wide and heavy city gate was actually made of cast iron.
The people were shoulder to shoulder, all with rosy faces, hawking their wares in a lively manner.
The aroma of various foods wafts through the air, making people swallow their saliva involuntarily.
The stewards of each household came forward and led their masters to the rented houses.
The brand new house and the brand new furniture made the owners nod their heads in approval: although they were just camphor wood furniture, they were clean, tidy and practical.
After they changed their clothes, they couldn’t wait to go to the street to experience Tianwu’s food, and then they realized: it was really delicious!
Sirius does not pursue fine food.
Tianwu is different. The nobles are obsessed with color, fragrance and taste.
Various exquisite cakes, a mandarin duck pot made into the shape of a yin-yang fish, sweet milk tea, delicious clear soup...
Where have they seen this in Tianlang?
I ate and marveled all the way, but I only regretted that my stomach was too small.
Some of the younger ones shouted at the time: "Mom, can we live in Tianwu from now on?"
“The food here is so delicious…”
The steward and the nanny who were in charge of paying the bills along the way were secretly shocked in the background.
These snacks may seem inexpensive, but after trying them all, each master would have spent several taels of silver.
This price is twice as expensive as that in Tianlang Capital!
It’s okay if it happens once in a while, but if you eat like this every meal... Does the master have enough money?
They are certain: Tianwu is a money-spending den! (End of this chapter)
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