Chapter 451: The Spring of the Fat House
Your Majesty and the others are out!"
"But it seems that only His Majesty and the Ministers, their families have not yet come out."
"Oh, that means you have to wait a little longer."
Wanli didn't know their appearance, but it touched the hearts of many people because they were inside, and the idle people were not allowed to enter. Some ministers' children have already taken out emoticon pack series and belts to show off, and everyone wants to go in and buy it.
I have been wandering and waiting at the door.
But they didn't know that Shen Shixing and their hearts were also bitter. They had already thought about it, and they were all so tired.
It's really a drought that can be killed by drought, and a drought that can be killed by drought.
When Wanli and the others came to the Prize Pool Hall, they were shocked again. They didn’t think it was outside, but at most they felt that the shape was very strange. However, when they came inside, they found that the Prize Pool Hall was so big, and large stone pillars that could not be held by both of them were standing in the hall, without any sense of incongruity. In comparison, Huangji Palace is really nothing.
The rest of the shops are paid by those merchants, and the most expensive building for Marseille is this prize pool hall. Because there are too many people buying horses, they cannot use wood to build them, so they can only use stone. For the current transportation, stone is more expensive than wood. Fortunately, the weather is not good at the moment, and there are many refugees, providing very sufficient and cheap productivity.
This prize pool hall is also the most iconic building in the entire horse racing area. From the outside, it looks like a big cart wheel.
Because Marseille has not started yet, there are some staff inside at this time, and they are conducting the final inspection.
"I didn't expect it to be so big."
Even Wanli was amazed.
Guo Tan said: "Report to Your Majesty, this is because there are too many people buying horses. In the past, the hall of the prize pool could not accommodate so many people."
It is a good thing to have a lot of people.
Wanli nodded with satisfaction, but saw Shen Shixing and others by his side, so it was not easy to express too much.
Yang Mingshen suddenly said: "Although your hall is big, there seem to be not many chairs?"
He was so tired that he looked for a chair as soon as he came in, and found that there were only some chairs and tea tables in the corner of the entire hall, so it seemed very empty.
Guo Tan smiled and said, "Don't blame the Grand Secretary. This is because even the people who buy horses can't sit still and like to stand, so the grass people don't put too many chairs."
Wanli asked, "I don't know how to buy a horse?"
This is his business, but he doesn't know how to make money, which is rather embarrassing.
Guo Dan brought Wanli to the huge wooden decorative wall and introduced: "Your Majesty, this is the prize pool. At that time, the amount of the prize pool will be changed in real time and information about the contestants."
As he said that, he asked someone to cover it up for Wanli.
"I see."
Wanli nodded.
Zhang Cheng suddenly pointed to the slightly smaller wall on the right and said, "Is there a prize pool?"
Guo Dan hurriedly said: "Not there, it's prepared for future Yashang shares transactions."
“Share transaction?”
Zhang Cheng looked at Guo Dan in confusion.
Wanli also looked confused.
Guo Dan explained: "This is because Caomin's money house is too small, but the transactions of this share are becoming more and more frequent, and the prices are floating up and down from time to time, causing many inconveniences. If this situation continues to develop, a larger place may be needed. Therefore, Caomin reserves a wall there, but it may not be possible to use it."
He said modestly that after the stock increase in the future, tens of millions of shares and hundreds of millions of shares will definitely be placed here and listed directly, but it is just a manual operation.
Wanli felt very uncomfortable when he heard this share. His Marseille was already quite profitable, but when he met Yashang's shares, he seemed a little weak. Yashang's shares rose by tens of thousands of taels at a disagreement. Who can withstand this? He was another financial fan and said sourly: "This is the prize pool hall, and it is not very appropriate to put shares here to trade."
Guo Dan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this prize pool hall is so big that there are so many walls that can't be used. The grass people thought to themselves why not find a way to rent this wall out, but it is not necessarily the case yet."
It turns out to be rented, then you'll tell me earlier!
Wanli's face suddenly changed and he laughed: "Your idea is very good, and waste is very shameful. I think you don't hesitate, just let it go."
This money doesn't need to be charity, it's net income.
What emperor do you want to be? Go to perform Sichuan opera and change your face! Guo Dan smiled and said, "By your majesty's auspicious words, Yaxing's shares will be better and more."
I didn't say that. Wanli coughed lightly and changed the topic: "On the day of Marseille, I will come and see how this prize pool hall works."
It was also a kind of happiness for him to see how the silver was put in his pocket!
Zhang Jing said: "Your Majesty, when the start of the Marseille race, there will be a lot of people here, but it is not safe!"
Guo Dan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, the hall of the prize pool is divided into 30%. The houses above are all VIP private rooms, and any private room can clearly see the situation of the prize pool."
Wanli asked, "What's there another layer?"
Guo Dan said: "The uppermost floor is the place where the humble office work."
"Yeah?"
When Wanli saw Shen Shixing and the others were very tired and didn't even feel like they opened their mouths. They had to accommodate these elderly people and asked, "Is this office space big? Can so many people sit down?"
Everyone pricked up their ears and shouted in their hearts: "Your Majesty is wise!"
However, they also looked around and found that there were quite a few people. Although there were not all the civil and military officials in the court, there were still as many as twenty or thirty people in the cabinet, six ministries and some royal relatives.
Guo Dan also looked at it and said, "If you want to go back to your Majesty, you can sit down, but it may seem a little crowded."
Wanli said in surprise: "Your office is so big?"
No, is this his money? Guo Dan hurriedly said: "It's not just Cao Min's office, but the entire account is on it. Because the prize pool must not make mistakes in the accounts, and it is real-time, so the account must be placed in the prize pool hall."
Wanli thought it made sense, so he nodded and said, "Then go up and take a look."
When they arrived at the third floor, after the two guards pushed open the door, Wanli, Zhang Cheng, Yang Mingshen and others looked at Guo Dan in a sideways.
Crowded?
Crowd your sister.
This place is either an emperor or a minister, but this office still scares them a little.
Too big.
There is no panoramic view at the door.
Not only that, looking out through the window, there is a large terrace in the outside, which looks even bigger.
When I entered the office, I found that there were still steps in it.
But he is just a businessman!
Many ministers wished they could put lemons on their heads.
acid!
Wanli was in a bad mood. He took my money and made such a large office. But think about it, he could come to visit in the future. When he came here, he was the master. After all, he, an otaku, tasted some of the sweetness of going out today, and felt a little balanced.
After looking around, Wanli said, "Your pattern is quite strange!"
The ancients' decorations and layouts were all made of Feng Shui.
Guo Tan smiled and said, "After all, Caomin is still relatively young and should be frivolous when he is young, so he likes to pursue personalization and decorate according to his own preferences."
When the ministers heard this, they scoffed at it.
Wanli felt very uncomfortable when he heard this. I am young, I am only four or five years older than you. I also want to personalize it. For example, if I turn that crown into a headscarf, why can't I do it?
I am still the emperor.
Guo Dan's casual words touched something deep in Wanli's heart.
Although he is white and fat, he is extremely rebellious inside, and it may also be related to Zhang Juzheng's high-pressure education at that time.
He doesn't like the etiquette from the bottom of his heart.
The more he looked at this big office, the more he liked it, and walked straight to his desk and sat on the big leather chair.
As soon as he sat down, the ministers subconsciously walked up to him, and the seniority-ranking standing was neatly arranged.
Wanli was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "My dear friends, this is not a court service, so you can do it as you please."
Shen Shixing and the others suddenly woke up, moved to the left and right, but they were still the same and did not change at all.
They were at a loss when they stayed in this office. The sofa was in the corner, not on both sides of the desk. It was impossible to say that the emperor was sitting here, and they sat in the corner and drank tea. How could it be?
Wanli was at a loss when he saw them, and he was happy. You are the same as today.
He sat here comfortably, so he ignored them. When he looked back, the windows were open and the views of the entire Marseille area were all visible.
It's so refreshing.
Wanli thought in his heart that I had to set up an office like this, which is very suitable for young people like this.
After a while, he saw Shen Shixing and the others standing in front of him in embarrassment, so he stood up and suddenly looked at a large green table in the corner to the left with some small balls on it, and said, "What is that?"
While he was talking, he had already walked over.
Guo Dan hurriedly followed and said, "If you want to go back to your majesty, this name is billiards. It was told by a Franji merchant to Caomin when he was in Jiangnan."
"Billiards?"
Wanli still doesn't understand it very much.
"It's better to show it to His Majesty."
"OK."
Guo Dan rolled up his sleeves, took a club, and came to the table. While hitting a small wooden ball, he explained the rules to Wanli.
When Wanli was about to move, Zhang Yuangong suddenly jumped out and said, "This small ball looks quite interesting. I'll try it."
Wanli looked at Zhang Yuangong and was a little unhappy, but he didn't say anything.
Zhang Yuangong didn't care about that much, he picked up the cue and slammed it.
Try hard to confront you!
After a long time of confrontation, the white ball has not crossed the center line.
Many ministers lowered their heads and laughed secretly.
Wanli was very glad that he was generous and gave in. Otherwise, he would be very embarrassed.
Zhang Yuangong was stunned, blushed and said to Guo Dan: "Boy Guo, your billiards are really weird. I think it seems easy for you to play. Why is it so difficult for me to play so hard that I haven't even touched a single ball."
I can't get out of the strange toilet by myself? Guo Dan said in a mixed voice: "If you return to the country, this table tennis still requires some skills, it's not that simple."
Zhang Yuangong handed the club to Guo Dan and said, "You can hit it again."
Guo Dan took the club and started to demonstrate in slow motion, explaining each movement, and explaining it in great detail. In fact, he told Wanli that Zhang Yuangong was not his boss. He saw that Wanli was eager to try, but he was worried.
Wanli is also quite dark. He stood aside without hesitation, as if it had nothing to do with him, but in fact he was studying silently.
The two have a very tacit understanding.
After Guo Dan finished explaining, Wanli nodded and said, "So there are so many tricks here."
Guo Dan understood it and said, "Do you want to try it?"
Wanli glanced at him.
Guo Dan blinked and thought to himself, no matter how good he is, he will be better than Zhang Yuangong.
Wanli took the club.
Guo Dan taught him step by step, and first asked Wanli not to rush to play ball, try putting, and try how to use force.
After several attempts, Wanli was finally ready to start hitting the ball, and everyone held their breath because this was the first time they saw Wanli having a sports activity.
It's so strange!
Wanli poked his big butt, aimed at the white ball, and bit his lip.
There was a bang.
The white ball rolled forward quickly, and was hitting the ball pile. Zhang Cheng, who was waiting for an opportunity, was about to applaud when he suddenly found that two balls had fallen into the small holes on both sides. He almost jumped up excitedly and shouted: "I've entered, Your Majesty has entered, and I've entered two more."
Zhang Yuangong and many ministers' eyes were about to fall off.
Guo Dan scored no goal in the first shot just now.
Wanli only wanted to hit the white ball, but he never thought he could hit it. After a while, he let out a puff and he became happy first.
"Your Majesty is really amazing!"
When Zhang Cheng saw that the emperor was happy, he hurried forward and was as flattered as a tide.
Wanli was even more proud and asked Guo Dan: "Guo Dan, how long did it take for you to score the first goal?"
Guo Dan said seriously: "When Franji teaches Cao Min to play this table tennis, he said Cao Min is very talented. Cao Min only took three days to score the first goal."
"It took only three days?"
Wanli opened his eyes and said, "You didn't lie to me, you've scored in the first time I hit it."
Guo Dan said in a trepidated manner: "How can the grass people compete with the bright moon in this light of fireflies?"
Wanli was suddenly overjoyed, "You taught well too! Haha!"
Speaking of the latter, he laughed proudly and said, "I like this billiard, too, you ask someone to help me make one."
He rarely shows off in sports. With this fate alone, this billiard must become a national football ball.
"The grass-roots follow the order."
Flatter!
Zhang Yuangong secretly despised Guo Dan, and suddenly found that the table was passing by, and there were some small white balls. He pointed at the other side and said, "Is that also a billiard ball?"
Guo Dan hurriedly said: "That's what I've been able to beat the balls after being improved by Caomin,"
The scholars and officials were immediately excited.
Chuiwan is very popular among scholars and officials.
Guo Dan saw it and said, "This is only used for practice indoors. The place to get the banquet tonight is near the Chuwanchang. If your Majesty and all the adults are interested tomorrow, you can go and have some activities."
Wanli has never played this pummary before, but he was addicted to pretending to be addicted just now. He thought, why not practice here first, and said without moving: "Is that so? I'll try it."
Chapter completed!