When Jinding returned to Kaohsiung, he described the situation of Jiang Kui repeatedly letting go during the negotiations. Jinding believed that Jiang Kui, the old master, was really unreasonable. Seeing the benefits of his hand, Jiang Kui actually gave up, which was really frustrating.

Han Tuozhou and Mao Geng couldn't help but shake their heads after hearing the description of Jinding.

Han Tuozhou said to Mao Geng:

"I'm not afraid of a god-like opponent, but a pig-like teammate. This teammate Jiang is simply inexplicably and actually helps Annan speak!"

The statement about teammates of pigs is of course derived from Mao Geng, but Mao Geng thinks it seems inappropriate to use it here.

Well, Han Tuozhou really couldn't understand what Jiang Kui did. This old master didn't even figure out who he should speak for. According to reason, even if it doesn't represent the three families of the Song Dynasty, it should speak for money. There is absolutely no reason to speak for Annan! But Jiang Kui is such a person, and he is confused and stands on Annan's position. It's really ridiculous.

Mao Geng was determined to excuse Jiang Kui. Jiang Kui was not the kind of person who was petty for profit. Such people were at least worthy of respect:

"Mr. Han, it's a blessing to lose his horse! I think Mr. Yaozhang is much more kind than the aggressive Chen Liang in the eyes of the monarch and ministers of Annan. If he throws him with a wood peach and returns with Qiong Yao, the monarch and ministers of Annan may not be truly convinced by Chen Liang, but he may be truly grateful to Mr. Yaozhang. He should look at the scenery in the long run. Perhaps what Mr. Yaozhang does today may be able to bear fruit in many years. Do Lord Han agree?"

In Mao Geng's previous life, Lord Mao generously supported Africa, and countless medical teams went to Africa to save lives and help the wounded. The selfless aid finally bears fruit one day. In 1971, these African brothers brought China into the United Nations. So Mao Geng said that not everything should be measured by interests.

"Okay! Jiang Kui may be born with such a kind heart, and his ears are soft, but he has not made a big mistake. But can this account be calculated?"

In Han Tuozhou's consciousness, the concession on land is meaningful. The rent of 20,000 mu is almost worth 200,000 taels of silver, and acre of land is ten taels of silver. It is simply a sky-high price of land, and it is not a purchase or a rent! The mountains of the Song Dynasty, which is three or four cents of coins per mu, will not be converted into silver.

In fact, Mao Geng has settled the accounts with Han Tuozhou N times. He thought to himself that the feudal society is just about the little bit of his name. Please! Is it good to have a long-term business awareness?

"Mr. Han, Chen Liang rented eleven islands. The total area of ​​these islands is more than 50,000 acres. After 150 years of renting, Chen Liang placed six pirates on six islands. The pirates paid 78,000 taels of silver. Adding to the 75,000 taels of silver that Annan promised to pay, it is more than 150,000 taels of silver. With tax collection, even if the taxes for the first three years are exempted from the first seven years, 2,000 taels per year in the first ten years will not be a problem. In the second ten years, 4,000 taels per year will not be a problem. In the third decade, it may be 10,000 taels per year. Lord Han will settle the accounts, what a cost-effective thing!"

"Well, you have settled this account with me before, but - but I'm still a little worried."

"Mr. Han, don't worry. Chen Liang's West China Company, Gai Annan Palace, would not lose money if it received 90,000 taels of silver. Even if the concession was rented to us in vain, there was still coal underground. When I thought about it, I could come over."

Han Tuozhou finally felt balanced. However, Han Tuozhou said next:

"You said that once the young king Annan is in power, will he build a bigger and better palace?"

"Haha, I'm afraid that once Annan comes to Kaohsiung and see the Duke's Headquarters, the young king will build the second phase of the royal palace."

The two of them immediately burst into laughter, because the discomfort caused by Jiang Kui's release of water was wiped out.

Speaking of Duke Headquarters, it was finally completed two days ago. All facilities were debugged and everything was running normally. Just wait for Zhao Yan to come.

Zhao Han chose a day with clear sky and took a boat to Kaohsiung. This time he came, he planned to stay in Kaohsiung for several months.

Han Tuozhou accompanied Zhao Yan to the Duke's headquarters, and naturally became an interviewer, saying:

"Duke, look, that is a water tower. The water in the pond is raised to the water tower through the steam mechanism. If you want to use water, open the faucet and the water will come."

"I have also heard of this. It seems that there is a fountain. I heard that the fountain blew water, and the scene was very strange."

"That's right, I'll ask the Duke to go to the swimming pool first and let them open the fountain, so that the Duke can see if it's OK."

As soon as Han Tuozhou said, someone immediately ran over to notify the operator who had been on standby there. The fountain was now powered by steam. The fountain water pump and the water tower water pump share a boiler. For safety reasons, a boiler room was specially built. The boiler room was built with thick brick walls. Even if an explosion occurred, it would not harm the Duke.

The boiler had already raised the fire, and the flywheel was rotating. When the clutch was closed, the wooden centrifugal pump began to rotate. Soon, the fountain mechanism on the other side of the swimming pool sprayed a line of water into the air, crafting a water curtain, and there was also a fountain that sprayed out a splash of water like a mushroom, crystal clear and beautiful.

"Well, this fountain is very good, how can I enjoy it alone? I have to build a fountain in the palace of the emperor."

"But the government has always been frugal, so I'm afraid it's inappropriate." Han Tuozhou quickly reminded.

"Well!"

Zhao Han thought that the emperor's grandfather had never been luxurious, and he was obviously too luxurious, so he had to make a gesture and said:

"Don't Mao Geng know that the emperor's grandfather has always been frugal! Isn't this going to make me unfilial?

"Duke doesn't have to worry. Mao Geng built this headquarters not all for the purpose of temporarily living in the Duke. As Duke knew, Mao Geng's actions had always had a deep meaning. This headquarters was just another model building built by Mao Geng. Duke just imagine that after the five-star standard model building was built, even if the officials were frugal and did not want to build a palace, in the world, those who became kings wanted to build a palace were like Chameng and Annan. There were also Japan, Goryeo, True Wax, and Three Buddhas. Once you saw such gorgeous buildings in the world, wouldn't you feel itchy!"

After Han Tuozhou said this, it seemed that building this Duke's headquarters was just a strategy that Mao Geng came up with, and there might be more components as a model building. Zhao Han no longer had the psychological burden and was dedicated to appreciating his new headquarters.

It is impossible not to say that the transparent spherical stained glass dome is the most expressive part of the entire building. Standing under the dome, the sunlight shines through the stained glass, casting colorful light, making people feel dazzling. The dazzling light and colors sprinkle the entire interior space, and in an instant, they have the illusion of being in a fairyland.

Zhao Han nodded:

"It's really amazing, Mao Geng has troubled. I think that if those kings see this, they are afraid they will be moved even if they are not moved!"

Han Tuozhou smiled and said:

"That's exactly what it means!"

Han Tuozhou felt that besides this colorful dome, there were actually many highlights:

"Duke should I look at the artificial waterfall again?"

“Artificial waterfall? Where is it?”

Zhao Han followed Han Tuozhou to the artificial waterfall. Someone had already started the wooden circulation pump. The water flowed down from a high place, and the water flow formed a beautiful water curtain. At the same time, there was a fine mist in the sky, diffracting a colorful rainbow in the sunlight, which was very beautiful.

"I didn't expect it to be so wonderful!"

In fact, Mao Geng’s artificial waterfall design creates landscape, and another function is to prevent heat and cool down. This artificial waterfall is equivalent to a water-cooled air conditioner.
Chapter completed!