Chapter 73:
The Royal family typically drew 50%, which sounded like a lot, but cultivating the imperial manor didnt involve harsh taxes or burdensome levies, and there was no official oppression. The lives of the people were not difficult.
Even into the Ming Dynasty, due to deteriorating governance, many peasants voluntarily merged their fields into the imperial estates
Princess Changle explained each point. As a princess, she was well-informed about these matters. After Princess Changle set up her own residence, the properties of the princesss residence were included within the imperial estates, personally granted by Li Er. Otherwise, maintaining such a large residence, with all its needs, would undoubtedly strain resources.
This racecourse is the property of the Princess Mansion
Theres also a forest area in the Western Garden
Thousands of restaurants
There are also more than three hundred hectares of good fields
There is also a weaving workshop Princess Changle explained one by one.
Su Li carefully calculated more than three hundred hectares of land. Wasnt that equivalent to eighteen square kilometers? It was almost the size of a county seat
This implied that tens of thousands of people relied on Princess Changles generosity for their livelihoods.Ñøv€l--ß1n hosted the premiere release of this chapter.
It was more than just being wealthy, wasnt it?
Looking at it from a modern perspective, so much land my goodness, it was hard to imagine. Into modern times, having so much land it was truly astonishing.
However, Princess Changle didnt have to worry about these matters as a princess. Because Empress Zhangsun had already selected female officers for each princess, they were responsible for the property of the princesss mansion.
The princess only needed to reach out for money and occasionally check if there was any money in the accounts. A luxurious princess could spend extravagantly without considering the consequences.
For such a simple life as Princess Changles, with such a huge industry, he was afraid she didnt even know how much wealth she had accumulated.
Even I have money! I have money too!
Upon hearing Changle and Su Li discuss the estate, the playful young girl, holding a lollipop, bounced around excitedly, trying to count on her fingers.
I also have a lot of farms. He gave me thirteen hectares last time and thirty-seven hectares the time before
The young girl counted on her fingers but eventually seemed to realize she couldnt understand it and turned to her maidservant for help.
Princess currently, the imperial estates add up to 186 acres. There are also three forest areas, six profit-making workshops, and five hundred food stalls.
Wow! Another little rich lady! Su Li shook his head with emotion
In ancient society, the polarization between the rich and the poor was severe. Su Li found himself becoming more and more wealthy
Having such assets, he would be worth billions or even tens of billions in modern times.
Alright lets not talk about it Su Li silently turned away.
He had thought that Li Ers dowry to him was substantial, but it was a small fraction compared to Changles wealth. It was quite shivering, even more so compared to Changle. However, after thinking about it, Princess Changles wealth was also his. This made Su Li feel much more comfortable.
Su Li and Princess Changle held hands, while the little princess held Princess Changles hand. The three of them walked towards the depths of the Southern Garden, chatting and laughing along the way.
Within the Forest Garden, there were people responsible for guiding the way. Princess Changle, in high spirits, passed by pavilions and towers and led Su Li directly to where the exotic animals were kept.
A separate hill near the Imperial Stables in the Forest Garden was where Li Er housed the exotic animals and rare beasts presented as tributes from various countries. Some were kept in captivity, while others had been tamed. Some remained wild. Guards ensured safety.
The young girl was also quite excited. She always enjoyed coming here to see the animals, but her parents had never allowed her to come alone. Besides, they were very busy, and the maidservants were cautious about taking her there.
After passing a pavilion while chatting and laughing, someone approached to guide Su Li and the others. They found a large shed on a vast open ground as they entered. The roars of various wild beasts could be heard.
In the distance, peacocks with trimmed feathers were walking on the grass. Golden monkeys were lazily stretching their bodies on the trees. An elephant was drinking water, raising its head to trumpet and spewing out a long stream of water.
