Chapter 293 Shenji Camp (Part 2)
The nature of the Shenji Camp determines its extremely high risk. It is definitely not suitable to be placed in the palace. No one can afford the sudden consequences.
But it doesn't work far away. Even if His Majesty Li Er doesn't put it under his nose, he can never let it get out of control, so the best place is outside the palace and inside Chang'an City.
It is really not easy to find a place in Chang'an City that can accommodate a military camp of more than 2,000 people, plus various workshops and warehouses.
Chang'an City is a rectangle that is slightly longer from east to west and slightly narrower from north to south. The city's buildings are divided into three parts: the palace city, the imperial city and the outer city.
According to Fang Jun's estimate, the width from east to west from Chunming Gate on the east wall to Jinguang Gate on the west wall is about ten kilometers. From the Mingde Gate on the south wall to the east of the Xuanwu Gate on the north wall, it is about nine kilometers long from north to south. The circumference is about thirty-five kilometers, and the area is nearly one hundred square kilometers.
And how many people are there in Chang'an City?
Definitely no less than half a million people!
You know, this is an era without high-rise buildings. After deducting the area of the palace, the population density is absolutely unparalleled in the world!
But in the southeast corner of Chang'an City, there is a winding water flow, hence the name Qujiang.
This place was called a continent in the Qin Dynasty, and Qin Shihuang built his palace "Yichun Courtyard" here. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Qujiang was included in the royal garden and a palace called "Yichun Garden" was built. In the Han Dynasty, canals were opened here and "Yichun Houyuan" and "Leyou Garden" were built. When the capital of the Sui Dynasty was encamped in Daxing City, the Qujiang River was included in the city outline and the ground was carved into a pond.
Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty called the pond "Furong Pond" and the garden "Furong Garden".
Although there are countless pavilions and pavilions on both sides of the Qujiang River, they occupy a very large area. Because it is located south of Wulu Temple and Qinglongfang, it is located in a remote area with few residents and a large amount of idle space.
"This is a good place. It is within the city but far away from the busy city." His Majesty Li Er nodded happily and asked: "In your opinion, how much does it cost to build barracks and workshops?"
Establishing a new army will inevitably cost a lot of money for barracks, equipment, and miscellaneous items. However, due to his strong confidence in firearms, His Majesty Li Er plans to endure the pain and build a capable army, and the money will definitely be spent!
Fang Jun thought for a while and did not speak rashly.
He knew that His Majesty Li Er was extremely sensitive to money and food now. Although he had a lot of profits from the glass workshop, on the one hand he had to pay for the military equipment for the western expedition to Gaochang, and on the other hand he had to raise money and food to prepare for the eastward expedition to Goguryeo. Although His Majesty Li Er also had shares in "Tang Company", the fleet had not yet been built, and the hugely profitable maritime trade had just taken shape, which was far from enough to make the ambitious His Majesty Li Er breathe a sigh of relief.
It can be said that at this stage, whoever can do a good job on the basis of saving money will have done a great job, and it will be easier for His Majesty Li Er to feel favorably. Jane is in the emperor's heart...
Others can’t do things without money, but who are we?
"Midas turning stone into gold" is a bit exaggerated, but "making something out of nothing" is easy to achieve.
There is a map of Chang'an City hanging on the wall of the Li Zheng Hall. It seems that every office of His Majesty Li Er has various maps...
Fang Jun walked to the map, looked at it carefully, and then drew a small circle on the west side of Qujiang with his finger. "If Your Majesty gives this place to Wei Chen, then some of the infrastructure of Shenji Camp will be destroyed." We have all the ministers to bear the burden, and your Majesty does not need to spend a penny!”
"Oh?"
Your Majesty Li Er became interested. An army of two or two thousand men was created from scratch, and it was an unprecedented organization. The cost must be double or even several times that of an ordinary army. This boy actually dared to say why. If he takes the responsibility?
His Majesty Li Er knows that Fang Jun is rich, but it is impossible for this kid to fill it with the money himself. Even if he wants to do so, His Majesty Li Er is not willing yet!
What's your intention? Are you planning to buy people's hearts or what?
You use your own money to build the country's military. What's your motive?
This is heartbreaking!
His Majesty Li Er stood up and came to the map with his hands behind his back. He looked at the place pointed by Fang Jun. Behind him, Chang Sun Wuji also followed him. He looked at Fang Jun who had a determined look on his face. He was filled with curiosity. What does this boy have? What a clever idea?
The place Fang Jun pointed to was on the west side of Qujiang River. The terrain was relatively flat. It was a fruit forest. There were pear trees, peach trees, and plums. They were all wild and uncared for. Furong Garden spans the north and south sides of Qujiang River and does not extend here. To the west is Tongjifang, and to the north is Qinglongfang and Wuluo Temple built by Yang Jian, the former Emperor Wen of the dynasty.
This place is located in a remote place with wild trees. Although the transportation is relatively convenient, it is so desolate that it is sparsely populated. It is a rare secluded place in Chang'an City, which is completely different from the bustling city everywhere.
Changsun Wuji touched his beard and glanced at Fang Jun suspiciously. Although he couldn't guess what the kid was up to, there was no doubt about his means of making money.
It’s just... where does the money come from?
Changsun Wuji couldn't figure it out, and His Majesty Li Er couldn't figure it out either.
Could it be that the land was sold?
But this place is really desolate and too far away from the downtown area. Even if a house is built, no one will buy it, right? Moreover, if you build a new house, it will definitely cost a lot of money. Even if you can sell it, it will be good if you can recover the cost. Where can you make money?
It is true that His Majesty Li Er likes to take advantage, but he is not a stingy person. Now that Fang Jun has a way, he is happy and relaxed. This saves a lot of money...
"It's up to you. I will give this place to you. Later, I will ask my servant to notify Wannian County and transfer the land deed here to you. However, I have spoken up front. We must do our best to build this barracks facility, but we cannot do it for Save money and fool me!”
This is the art of the emperor, right?
The benefits are given to you, but you still have to hammer it out. You must always maintain a cautious attitude to prevent you from raising your tail...
"I obey the order!" How could Fang Jun pay attention to the emperor's beating?
He was so happy that he went crazy...
Just imagine, if someone gave you a "wasteland" within the third ring road of the capital in the 21st century, would you be crazy?
In the eyes of His Majesty Li Er and Changsun Wuji, since that wasteland is within Chang'an City, it is naturally an excellent location. But after all, it is too remote. When selling land, no one will pay a big price. The cost of building a luxury house and then selling it is too high, and it is basically unprofitable.
This is not because the people of the Tang Dynasty did not understand the meaning of "prime location", but that they have not yet realized the true essence of real estate!
Fang Jun received an unexpected surprise and was very satisfied. He patted his chest and abdomen to ensure that the Shenji Camp would be formed on time...
His Majesty Li Er and Changsun Wuji had other important matters to discuss. Fang Jun was not interested in political affairs, so he resigned and left.
After leaving the Li Zheng Hall, a chamberlain prepared a raincoat for him at the entrance of the palace and helped him put it on. Fang Jun, who was in a good mood, took out a silver coin to reward him, and the chamberlain happily took it. Fang Jun walked into the rain, humming a tune and planning to go home, but he remembered that he had not seen Princess Jinyang for a long time, and he felt a little missed. Moreover, the little princess had just asked the maid to block him at the palace gate, saying that she was summoned by the princess.
Fang Jun stopped, turned a corner, and walked towards the back hall of Li Zheng Hall.
Princess Jinyang and Li Zhi lived together in the Lizheng Hall.
The rain has not stopped, but it is not as heavy as in the early morning. The thin and dense rain shrouds the entire palace. The red walls and black tiles are all covered with a hazy and desolate look. The translucent flowers and trees washed by the rain exude the fragrance of vegetation. Fresh.
When they arrived at the back hall, a maid came to greet him from a distance. The maid with a distinctive appearance was dressed in light gauze and had a delicate figure. She took off Fang Jun's raincoat with her bare hands and said with a smile: "Your Highness has been making trouble for a long time. If the maid doesn't do anything anymore, Come, Your Highness will go to the front hall to look for you..."
Fang Jun smiled slightly and walked into the hall with a smile.
Sandalwood was burning in the hall, and wisps of green smoke curled up from the hollow gaps in the bronze beast furnace. The air was filled with a faint fragrance, and it smelled particularly good when you were concentrating and thinking.
The little princess of Jinyang was sitting on the couch, reading a book in a decent manner. When she heard footsteps, she turned around and saw Fang Jun, and screamed with joy. It was probably because she hadn't seen Fang Jun for a while. The short-legged boy quickly jumped in front of Fang Jun, jumped up and hugged his neck, and his whole body was hooked on Fang Jun like a fish.
This scared the maids and chambermaids in the palace so much that their faces turned pale and their buttocks trembled.
Not to mention whether Her Royal Highness Princess Jinyang, who has always been frail, will fall and be injured, this infinitely intimate gesture alone is enough to shock everyone's attention...(End of Chapter)