Zhu Houzhao suggested that he open Xiaoyao Villa with Jiang Xia just to make it easier for him to play with Jiang Xia, but Zhu Houzhao only realized now that this Xiaoyao Villa is really too profitable.

Indeed, Xiaoyao Villa has five industries: gambling, pawn shop, catering, accommodation and brothels. Each industry is very profitable. In addition, Xiaoyao Villa takes a boutique route, and all the people who come to consume are either rich or noble. In addition, it has just opened, and most people come to look for something new, so they have made so much money in just one month.

Although 40,000 taels of silver is a lot, it is just the tip of the iceberg for the amount Zhu Houzhao really needs. However, Zhu Houzhao can't say anything more for the time being. He nodded and said, "Then thank you brother for helping me overcome this difficulty."

"What do we two brothers thank you?" Jiang Xia said with a smile.

However, Jiang Xia immediately saw that Zhu Houzhao was still in high spirits, so he couldn't help asking: "What's wrong with me? Is there something else to worry about?"

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "To be honest, my family has been doing business for generations, but there are relatives in the family who work in the court. In terms of rank, the highest one is my uncle. He is the second-rank official and is the minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Before I came here today, I met my uncle. My uncle told me that the emperor had a difficult problem for him. He thought hard but couldn't think of a solution, and he might be punished by the emperor in the future.

Brother, you don’t know that the rise, decline, honor and disgrace of our family is basically supported by the uncle. If he falls..."

"I understand." Jiang Xia didn't find it strange when Zhu Houzhao said this, but instead felt a little relieved.

He has always been speculating on what Zhu Houzhao's identity was. From knowing him to now, whether it is Zhu Houzhao, Zhang Yong, or Liu Jin, they all made Jiang Xia feel that Zhu Houzhao's background must be extraordinary. Now that he heard Zhu Houzhao say this, Jiang Xia naturally thought of him as the young master in the big family.

Such an identity is very consistent with Zhu Houzhao's usual style, so Jiang Xia asked: "Second, tell me, what problems did the emperor have for your uncle?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Henan has a drought, and disaster relief requires 300,000 taels of silver. The Tatars in the northern border are in chaos. The military pay of the border soldiers must be paid immediately for many months, and the silver pay requires more than 400,000 taels of silver. Now the treasury in the court can only take out 400,000 taels of silver. The emperor now means that drought needs to be rescued, military pay needs to be paid, and then let my uncle and others find a way."

"Oh, the emperor is quite shameless, he just acts like a scoundrel."

When Jiang Xia said this, Zhu Houzhao's expression suddenly became a little unnatural, and in Jiang Xia's eyes, his unnatural expression seemed to him that Zhu Houzhao was worried. Jiang Xia smiled and waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, you don't have to worry, this matter is actually easy to solve."

"It's easy to solve it? How to solve it?" Zhu Houzhao was slightly stunned and immediately asked.

Jiang Xia said: "First of all, we have to figure out the essential problems of these two things. First, the drought in Henan must be saved. This is because the victims will want to rebel once they are hungry and will affect the safety of the Ming Dynasty. Second, the military pay for border soldiers in the north is to be paid. This is because border soldiers who have been owed for a long time will be depressed and will not fight for war when they encounter Tatars disturbing the border."

"Yes, that's right." Zhu Houzhao nodded.

Jiang Xia nodded slightly and said, "After understanding the essential problems of two things, things will be much easier. Next, you only need to take three steps to solve all the problems."

"Three steps? Which three steps?" Zhu Houzhao immediately asked anxiously.

But when Jiang Xia got here, he kept it in hiding. He glanced at the jade ring on Zhu Houzhao's hand, and he pondered: "Uh...Second, brother, I'm preparing to practice archery recently. I just missed a ring. Do you know where to sell it? I want to buy a better one."

"Brother, please tell me about your three steps first. What jade do you want to bring to me at this time..." Zhu Houzhao was originally anxious, but suddenly he saw Jiang Xia's eyes straight at the ring in his hand. Zhu Houzhao immediately understood. He couldn't help but say aggrievedly: "No, brother, are you planning your brother's things?"

Jiang Xia smiled and said, "Where, where? My brother came from a poor mountainous area. He just wanted to find someone to help the poor if he had nothing to do."

Zhu Houzhao took off the jade ring on his thumb and handed it to Jiang Xia with laughter and tears. He said with some concern: "Brother, we have agreed. If you can help me solve the problem, I will give it to you. If you can't solve it..."

"If I can't solve it, I will compensate you ten times, cough cough..." Jiang Xia coughed twice and said, "Second, listen to your elder brother's plan."

"The solution must be divided into three steps. First, divide 400,000 taels of silver into two parts and transport them to Henan and northern borders respectively. Notify them that this is only the first batch of silver and military pay for disaster relief, and the second batch of silver is on the way.

After completing the first step, the hearts of Henan victims and border soldiers should be able to stabilize first, and we had a while now. Taking advantage of this time, we immediately raised money, and this is the second step.

After raising the money, I will send a letter from Fei Ge first to let the local chief official publicize when the second batch of silver will arrive. Then the money will be delivered on time. How about it? These three steps are good, right?"

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao frowned immediately and said, "The plan is good, but how should we raise money?"

Jiang Xia rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "Oh, second brother, your jade pendant is pretty good."

Zhu Houzhao took off the jade pendant from her waist and handed it to Jiang Xia. Jiang Xia smiled, took the jade pendant with both hands, and said in a slander: "Thank you, boss, thank you boss."

After collecting the jade pendant, Jiang Xia did not keep it in hiding, but said directly: "It is very easy to raise money. When you go back, tell your uncle that if he believes me, you will leave this matter to me. But I need a few things, and he must prepare them for me and send someone to deliver them."

"What?" Zhu Houzhao asked.

"Twenty Imperial Decrees."

Zhu Houzhao was shocked.

"Sir, not long after the court meeting, the emperor came out of the palace and went directly to Xiaoyao Villa. The subordinates waited outside the villa until the emperor did not come out of Xiaoyao Villa in the afternoon."

In Li Dongyang's study, Jun Yang was reporting to Li Dongyang about his tracking of Zhu Houzhao.

Hearing Jun Yang saying that Zhu Houzhao had just left, he went to Xiaoyao Villa and stayed there for so long. Li Dongyang couldn't help but sigh and said with a heavy expression: "The emperor is addicted, addicted..."

Li Dongyang supported his forehead with his hands. He thought for a while and suddenly raised his head and said, "No, I can't let the emperor sink like this. That Jiang Xia... can't stay."

At night, Jiang Xia was practicing Tai Chi in the yard.

The true qi in the body is uncontrollable, and Jiang Xia cannot do too intense exercise, so he can only practice Tai Chi and use the meaning of Tai Chi to straighten out the true qi in his body.

Since crossing through time, Jiang Xia has been a little confused about the true qi in his body. On weekdays, it is completely uncontrollable, but every time he encounters danger, these true qi will obediently go to the dantian and let him mobilize it.

As a martial arts practitioner, Jiang Xia knew that there were many masters from ancient times to the present, especially in ancient times. Although Jiang Xia had never met a real master, he liked to prepare for the future. He hoped that if he met one day, he would not even have the power to fight back.

After Jiang Xia finished a set of Tai Chi, she was about to try to practice the light body footwork of "Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada". Suddenly, Jiang Xia felt a sudden chill on her vest.

As soon as this feeling arose, Jiang Xia immediately threw himself forward and rolled around. It was precisely because of this action that he avoided the killing sword that was stabbed behind him.

Jiang Xia rolled her body twice and then patted her right hand suddenly, and her body rose and rolled twice and stood still. Jiang Xia looked at the person who came, and the true energy in her body seemed to be like before. When she encountered danger, she would automatically reach her dantian. Feeling the full power in her body, Jiang Xia suddenly felt a little confident.

The visitor was wearing a black suit and covered with his face, and he couldn't see his appearance clearly. He only knew that he must be a man, with a tall figure, and was using a long sword.

The man in black was about to take action, Jiang Xia stretched out his right hand and stopped him, "Wait a minute, can you report the name of the great name and explain why you want to kill me, so that I can understand how to die?"

The man in black said nothing, and a slaughtering aura emanated from his body. He drew a long sword with his right hand and waved a semicircle. It was obvious that this was a master who was good at using swords.

The man in black was about to take action, Jiang Xia shouted again: "Wait a minute, if it is a hero, let us fight fairly and wait for me to get my sword."

Jiang Xia paused for a moment when the man in black said this. After thinking about it, he put away his posture. The long sword pointed to the ground and nodded slightly to Jiang Xia, meaning that he allowed Jiang Xia to get the sword and show off fairly with him.

As soon as the man in black retreated, Jiang Xia immediately pulled his throat and shouted: "Come on! Help! There is a second B who wants to kill me. If I die, no one will give you monthly silver this month!!!"

The man in black had a black thread. How could he expect Jiang Xia to be so shameless?

Under the moonlight, a white rainbow flashed by, and the man in black took Jiang Xia's head straight to the long sword in his hand.

Jiang Xia shook his body to the side and slapped the man in black with his backhand. The man in black took a step back, but Jiang Xia took seven steps back.

"What awesome true energy."

Jiang Xia covered her chest, feeling the blood in her body rolling. He looked at the man in black and knew that he had met a master this time. He suddenly became serious and took a step forward slightly with his right foot, which was in the position of "Nine Military Piles".

I don't move the stance, fantasizing that I am like being in the sea, letting the waves go back and forth, I remain unmoved.

ps: I just woke up and saw the loyal book fans and Crab 369’s support. I was so moved. Six updates, let’s continue walking...
Chapter completed!