Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

It’s not appropriate to say too much, and saying that you have never seen it is hypocritical and people won’t believe it.

Qin Ming simply nodded:

"Yes, a lot."

"But none of them are as pretty as Xiaoyue."

Qin Ming's brain was working rapidly, and he took the time to add a sentence.

If looks could kill, Guan Yue would have killed Qin Ming countless times by now.

Chen looked at Qin Ming deeply, and suddenly took out a few pieces of paper from her arms.

Qin Ming thought that this seemed to be a silver note.

"This is a hundred thousand taels of silver, which is also the Guan family's savings over the years. I will give it to Xiaoyue first."

"If you bully her and make her unhappy when you go to Lingnan, you won't be able to use the money."

In front of him, Chen stuffed the banknote into Guan Yue's hand.

"mother……"

Guan Yue burst into tears and quickly thought of many things.

No wonder my mother has been busy in private these days.

Guan Yue thought she was angry with him and didn't want to pay attention to him.

However, he didn't expect that Chen was raising money to send himself and Qin Ming to Lingnan.

This preparation had been made since she said that Qin Ming's money was not enough for the expenses of Wuwei Camp.

It was only after Qin Ming came to her house that she finally took out the money after repeated attempts.

The corner of Qin Ming's mouth twitched.

Why do people in the feudal era have so many twists and turns?

But this is a bit like the dowry of a rich girl.

Qin Ming remembered that in his previous life, he saw many wealthy families like to give high dowries when marrying off their daughters.

In this way, when it is sent to the man's family, it will not seem like he is taking advantage of the large amount of betrothal gifts.

The daughter-in-law also feels more confident.

Chen probably also had this mentality.

But this is one hundred thousand taels of silver.

It is estimated that the Guan family’s savings are not much left.

"Don't worry, Xiaoyue is going to Lingnan with me. I won't let her suffer."

Thinking of this, Qin Ming patted his chest and made a promise.

Chen glanced at him and whispered to Guan Yue:

"When you go to Lingnan, you must protect yourself to prevent anyone from touching you and ruining your reputation."

She also has a woman's sixth sense and can judge people very accurately.

The corner of Qin Ming's mouth twitched.

Am I the type of person who looks like he would put his hands on a girl?

Not really.

Certainly not!

"Got it, mother."

Guan Yue and Chen hugged each other and spoke with tears in their eyes.

Look at their mother-daughter love here.

Qin Ming thought about it and felt that it was quite embarrassing to stand here, so he decided to run away.

Before leaving, he told Guan Yue to pack her things so that she could leave with him.

But Guan Yue and her mother were talking, and it was not known whether they heard Qin Ming's words.

"How pitiful are the parents in the world."

Walking out of the Guan Mansion gate, Qin Ming sighed.

But he saw officials from the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice scattered on the streets.

Walking hurriedly from shop to shop.

I think they are still investigating the corruption case.

I don’t know how many people were involved in the deaths of Xiao Pingshan and Zhao Jin this time.

But these have nothing to do with Qin Ming, who has left the court.

Sitting in a carriage, Qin Ming brought his men to the blacksmith shop in the capital.

"How much would it cost to buy all of you craftsmen?"

Qin Ming was about to go to Lingnan, and he now had less than 100,000 taels of silver in his hands.

The last time I attended a banquet, I received 50,000 taels of silver.

More than 20,000 were taken out from the Wuwei Camp.

The total amount is just over 70,000 taels of silver.

The purchasing power of silver in the Daqian Dynasty was very strong.

One tael of silver is equal to one thousand copper coins.

Usually, a bowl of porridge and a bun on the street would cost at most two copper coins, and this was in the capital.

Thirty taels of silver is enough for a family of three to live comfortably for a year.

In other poor places, it is possible to live for several years on thirty taels of silver.

So after Qin Ming raised this question.

The blacksmith thought for a moment, then pointed to the apprentices behind him who were trying to make a living and said:

"Sir, we don't sell ourselves, but if you're looking for help with the casting, these apprentices are fine. They're all refugees and orphans, so it doesn't matter where they go."

Hearing this, Qin Ming frowned slightly.

He had to start working when he went to Lingnan, and finding these apprentices might not be able to meet his requirements.

"I want all of you. Name your price and come with me to work somewhere else."

"No, it's really not possible. Our home is here and we won't leave."

The people in the blacksmith shop were in a dilemma.

Several of the old masters here have worked here for many years.

I received a lot of care from the boss.

In this day and age, if you want to make a living, you have to rely on the favors accumulated over the years.

"Ah, it seems you are still keeping a straight face."

Qin Ming shook his head and sighed, but did not leave.

"The master gets ten taels of silver a month, and the apprentice gets three taels a month. Come with me if you can."

"You..."

Several old masters spoke hesitantly.

In fact, some of them are already moved.

They work here, and some old masters only earn three or five taels of silver a month.

Qin Ming gave them more than three times the salary, which was very attractive.

Although they were tempted, no one agreed due to face concerns.

"Not enough? One cannot be greedy. The master gets twelve taels, and the apprentice gets four taels."

"Last chance, if no one comes I'll leave."

Qin Ming spoke coldly.

This is the maximum he can accept.

He needs at least two to three hundred craftsmen.

The expenses on these people alone cost several thousand taels of silver every month, and any higher would be unbearable.

To forge weapons and equipment, you also need to buy ore materials, and building a foundry also costs money.

At this stage, he is in urgent need of craftsmen, so he naturally has to spend more money to recruit them.

When we go to Lingnan to train ourselves and recruit locally, the cost will be reduced.

"Let me try..."

Seeing Qin Ming turning around and preparing to leave, an old master couldn't help it.

There's nothing I can do, he paid too much!

"I'll go as well."

“Add me!”

The money Qin Ming gave was more than enough for their entire family to move out.

Soon, Qin Ming used the same method to recruit masters from other blacksmith shops and carpentry shops in the capital.

Let them report to Wuwei Camp with their families first.

After finishing all this, Qin Ming dragged his tired body back to the palace.

Sitting in his study, he counted his expenses.

His expression suddenly changed and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

The money is still not enough...

"Old Chang, come here for a moment."

Walking out the door, Qin Ming shouted at the front yard from the porch.

Chang Baishan soon came in front of Qin Ming.

"What's the matter, Your Highness?"

"Where are my land deeds and land deeds? Go to the warehouse and look for them and bring them all over."

"What are you doing?"

"Please gather some money. Damn it, we are so poor."

Qin Ming smacked his lips and said unhappily.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to marry Guan Yue, but he has nothing now.

A wedding always requires a banquet. My predecessor has been incorruptible and charitable for many years.

As a result, after Qin Ming came to Daqian, he was unable to take out this little money.

Chang Baishan stroked his forehead and sighed.

"Finally, this day has come, Your Highness..."

The last time Qin Ming said he wanted to sell his house and land, Chang Baishan took over to dissuade him.

But he also understands.

Since Qin Ming has made a decision, it will not be easy to change it.

Sure enough, within a few days, he was back to his old ways and ready to do this again.

Qin Ming patted his shoulder and said firmly:

"I've made up my mind. I'll start selling it tomorrow!"

"A great master once said that money is like water in a sponge. If you squeeze it, you'll always get more."