This bastard has some conscience. At least he didn't waste my kindness.

Although Fu Yuehua was calling the man a bastard in her heart, a sweet feeling emerged.

Although he was exhausted after a busy day of raising silkworms, he still said, "Why don't you sleep in my room tonight?"

As he spoke, he seemed to remember his own fighting ability, and his face suddenly turned red. He looked at Yinping nervously and continued, "Yinping will go too."

Li Xiuzhu smiled immediately. Isn’t this a wonderful life?

The next morning, Li Xiuzhu left the house and went to the palace feeling refreshed.

Well, this early is only for Li Xiuzhu. I think no one would think that ten o'clock in the morning is still early.

This was the first time that Fu Yuehua woke up late since he knew her.

Li Kuo, who had just finished the morning court, heard Li Xiuzhu waiting for him in the imperial study.

Li Kuo was stunned and nodded.

Seeing Li Kuo, Li Xiuzhu stood up.

"Your Majesty, I am here to tell you the good news."

Li Kuo was stunned. Why should he be happy?

The north has also been opened up in the past two days, and there are military news every day. How can there be any joy?

Moreover, although military rations are still in sufficient supply now, the subsequent expenses for food and armor have not yet been settled.

It's this guy who sells official positions.

Wait, selling official positions? Li Kuo's face changed. He, who usually didn't show his displeasure, now had a look of anticipation in his eyes.

"The official sold it?"

Li Xiuzhu smiled. It was easy to talk to smart people.

"Your Majesty is wise. You will appoint one seventh-rank external position, one seventh-rank idle position, two eighth-rank positions, two eighth-rank positions, and ten ninth-rank idle positions."

Li Kuo was stunned when he heard this. So many ninth-grade idle positions were sold, but only a little bit of the others?

How much money can this make?

Li Kuo frowned when he heard this, obviously not satisfied with the result.

Li Kuo sighed in his heart, thinking that he was just a talker and not reliable in doing things. If he had known earlier, he should not have let him go to sell himself.

My age has limited my horizons, and I dare not take big steps anymore.

However, he still had high hopes for Li Xiuzhu, so he decided to give him some advice.

"Alas, you are too timid. These few official positions are just for me. Apart from other things, you have to sell me at least a few seventh-rank idle positions. Otherwise, how can I launch the Northern Expedition?"

Li Xiuzhu was stunned when he heard this.

A forehead full of question marks.

I am timid??? You can spend millions of silver on the Northern Expedition?

Li Xiuzhu was silent for a moment, then hesitantly asked, "Your Majesty, does the Northern Expedition require millions of taels of silver?"

This is the first time he has done something, he can't leave a bad impression on his superiors, otherwise how can he make money? You know, the benefits he received alone are 200,000. The benefits he received alone are more than 100,000 taels.

If we don't let him do this in the future, won't he lose a livelihood?

Li Kuo became even more disappointed after hearing what Li Xiuzhu said.

How could a Northern Expedition cost so much money? In previous years, even if we added up the compensation and other things, it would probably cost only 500,000 taels to fight a war.

The most he raised this time was consolation money, and three hundred thousand taels should be enough.

There were certainly some men with families who were able to serve in the army, but there were also many orphans, plus deserters, so there weren't many needed.

"I'm probably still short of 300,000 taels, at least 300,000 taels. I don't care how many positions you sell, you must help me fill this hole."

Li Xiuzhu was stunned when he heard this. So little? I see. He didn't think I was selling it cheaply, did he?

You still call me a coward? You little noob.

Li Xiuzhu thought about it and took out a dozen silver bills.

As soon as Li Xiuzhu took out something, Wang Defa silently stepped forward and stood in front of Li Kuo. But when he saw Li Xiuzhu take out a dozen papers, Wang Defa quietly stepped back half a step.

But when he heard that it was 750,000 taels of silver, Wang Defa's breathing suddenly became rapid.

Not only him, but Li Kuo was also shocked when he heard Li Xiuzhu say 750,000 taels.

Is this the money from selling the official positions? How could a few insignificant officials be sold for 750,000 taels? No, it seemed like it was a deposit just now?

Before Wang Defa stepped forward to take the banknote, Li Kuo had already jumped over Wang Defa and quickly grabbed the banknote in front of him.

One note is worth ten thousand taels, and 75 notes make a dozen. Holding this dozen of money, Li Kuo's breathing became rapid.

It wasn't nervousness, but excitement, as if a huge rock pressing on my heart had been removed.

"Xiuzhu, how did you do it? There were only a few minor officials."

Li Xiuzhu looked at Li Kuo with satisfaction and said, "Your Majesty, I have my own uses."

"For businessmen, an identity is what they need most. Money and other things are not what they need so much."

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Li Kuo nodded and continued to ask, "How much did you sell it for? You just said a deposit? How did you decide the price?"

Li Xiuzhu had already guessed that there would be such a question, and he did not intend to falsify it, otherwise he would probably be liquidated.

So he spoke truthfully:

"A ninth-rank idle position costs fifty taels, a powerful position costs eighty thousand."

"A ninth-rank idle position costs 70,000 taels, while an official with authority costs 100,000 taels."

"An eighth-rank idle position costs 100,000 taels, and an official position costs 130,000 taels."

"A non-executive position of the eighth rank is worth 130,000 taels, while an official position is worth 170,000 taels."

"A seventh-rank idle position costs 150,000 taels, and a powerful position costs 200,000 taels."

"A seventh-rank idle position costs two hundred thousand taels, and an official position costs twenty-five thousand taels."

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"Hiss~" Even Li Kuo took a breath of cold air. How could this be cowardice? This was a lion's big mouth.

It was more than three times more expensive than he thought.

"Well done, my dear. Well done."

Li Xiuzhu smiled and took out another piece of paper, saying, "This is the position they are seeking. If there is no vacancy, we can find a similar one."

"But please, Your Majesty, implement it as soon as possible so that I can collect the remaining money."

"The other issue is the house. Your Majesty, can you give me my share first? I also want to buy a house and clean it up as soon as possible."

"I can't have my own house ready when the princess gets married."

Li Kuo slapped his forehead when he heard this.

"This is my oversight. I originally wanted to grant you a house as a princess residence, but then I thought about the two princesses and you, my dear, are not an ordinary subject. A princess residence may not be suitable."

"This matter has not been finalized yet, so it's my fault."

"But let's forget about buying a house..."

After thinking for a while, Li Kuo said, "When the previous emperor was in power, the Grand Master rebelled and left behind a house."

"The house is very big and very nice. Except that it is not as big as the imperial palace, its luxury is even more magnificent than that of the imperial palace. I just don't know if you dare to live in it."

"Of course, it may not be so magnificent inside now."

Li Xiuzhu understood this sentence. It was just that the gold and silver finances were confiscated. At most, some tables, chairs and benches were left.

But do I dare to ask for this house? Li Xiuzhu smiled. Is there anything I dare not ask for? "Your Majesty, you are joking. Let alone giving me a house, even if you give me a separate courtyard, I dare to ask for it."

Wang Defa rolled his eyes when he heard this. You are such a tiger! Not to mention Wang Defa, even Li Kuo rolled his eyes in his heart.

However, Li Xiuzhu's next words made the two of them feel that it was not impossible.

(End of this chapter)