Chapter 46
Although order was maintained, the number of people coming to buy houses kept increasing, forming several long queues. The officials in charge of selling houses were limited and were so busy that they couldnt finish by nightfall.
Heshen had no choice but to dispatch some people to assist with the registration procedures.
But in the end, even as dusk fell, the number of buyers did not decrease, while the court officials were already exhausted to the point of seeing stars.
Were closing for the day, please come back tomorrow!
The crowd queuing up immediately became agitated, surrounding the officials and not letting them leave.
How can we wait until tomorrow? What if the prices go up again by then?
Yes, Your Majesty is too fickle, raising the price by one tael of silver each day, who can bear that?
We really cant afford it!
It must be settled for me today, otherwise, I wont return!
But weve been busy all day, you have to let us rest!
The officials were very helpless, having been in office for so many years, none had been as exhausting as today.
You are not allowed to leave! The common people adamantly refused.
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Heshen gazed at the long line of commoners still waiting and fell into deep thought. He said, Well then, its not easy for the common people to buy houses, so lets put in some extra effort! You all keep busy, and I will call some more people over to help! Well take turns resting and working, and in this way, well get things done quickly!
Thank you! the commoners cheered and leaped for joy.
Thus, everyone worked tirelessly through the night, and houses were sold one after another.
Those who sold were happy, and so were the buyers.
In just one day, 20,000 housing units were sold, bringing in 200,000 taels of silver.
After this event, it completely ignited a housing-buying frenzy.
Every day, the people coming to buy houses were endless, forming several long lines, fearing that if they were even a minute late, their Emperor would raise the prices again.
Every price increase is by one or two silver taels, which is equivalent to several months of their wages.
Therefore, they would rather endure some hardship and exhaustion now to secure a house first.
As a result, in less than 5 days, all 100,000 units of the first phase were sold out.
Everyone, all the houses have been sold. Please go back home and come back when the second phase is launched!
The common people still in line were stirred up once again.
The houses are all gone, sold out so quickly?
Sir, Ive been out pioneering the land, and Ive traveled a thousand miles just to come back and buy a house!
Ive been digging canals, and I ran back for the same reasonto buy a house!
Were also contributing to the country; you cant favor some and neglect others. Please give us a chance!
Isnt there a second phase of the housing project? Can we buy now?
Heshen was in a difficult position: I, as an official, cannot decide on this matter by myself; I must seek His Majestys approval! If His Majesty agrees, then naturally it will be possible!
Then please trouble yourself, Sir, to enter the palace and present this matter to His Majesty! We hope he will show us some grace and give us a chance, we beg of you! The crowd pleaded earnestly.
So, Heshen entered the palace for an audience.
After receiving Lin Beifans approval, he came out with a face full of joy and said, My fellow people, His Majesty has agreed. Considering that you have also made outstanding contributions to the country and have worked hard, the second phase of housing can be opened for sale ahead of schedule. The price will not change anymore; it is 25 taels of silver per unit, first come first served!
The common people were overjoyed: Thank you, Lord He! Thank you, Your Majesty!
Thus, they continued to queue up happily, ready to give their money to Lin Beifan.
Those who were waiting to see Lin Beifans embarrassment were dumbfounded.
F*ck! The more expensive the houses are sold, the faster they actually sell!
The first phase of housing is all sold out, and the second phase is on sale now, all while giving money to that foolish emperor!
What kind of logic is this? I cant make heads or tails of it!
Its really like seeing a ghost! That foolish emperor has dodged another bullet!
Seeing that foolish emperor make money is even more painful than me losing money!
Heaven is truly blind!
At this moment, within the imperial palace, Heshen reports to Lin Beifan with a face full of joy.
Report to Your Majesty, the first phase of the housing has been completely sold out, and more than half of the second phase has been sold, bringing in a total of 2.12 million taels of capital! We have not only paid all the wages but there is also a surplus!
And furthermore, each month we will be able to recoup about 150,000 taels of funds, plus the tax revenue of 200,000 taels, our national treasury can fully support us for half a year!
Additionally, with the continued sales of the second phase of housing and the commencement of mineral sales, funds will continue to be recouped. Your humble servant is fully confident that we can achieve a balanced budget after half a year!
Good! Very good! Lin Beifan nodded in satisfaction.
Yaoyao was shocked: Little foolish emperor, you really managed to do it, getting the common people to willingly hand over their money! But Yaoyao doesnt understand why the more expensive the houses are priced, the faster they seem to sell. It makes no sense at all!
Lin Beifan sighed: All I can say is, this is human nature! Human nature is to covet small advantages, fear losses, be blindly confident, and on top of that, theres the herd effect. Thats why such a phenomenon occurs!
Yaoyao scratched her head: I dont understand
Its normal not to understand; given your intelligence, it would indeed be difficult for you to comprehend. You just need to shout 666 and thats enough! (TLN: 666 is internet slang cool/awesome.)
Yaoyao got angry: Are you calling me stupid?
Lin Beifan said earnestly, No, Im complimenting you for being pure and cute!
Hmph! At least you have good taste! Yaoyao said with a proud and coquettish smile.
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