latelenovela Chapter 220: Dividing the House
Chapter 220: Dividing the House
When spring came and flowers bloomed, the two houses in the west of the city and the suburbs were finally completed.
Because the residential area in the west of the city was built for officials, it was designed into three specifications before construction:
The first-class standard is for residences of officials of the third rank and above;
The second-class standard is for residences of officials of the fifth rank and above, and below the third rank;
The third-class standard is for residences of officials above the seventh rank and below the fifth rank.
And considering that the people living here are officials who have no residence in Chamdo, each house has been renovated and decorated, including the corridors and gardens.
Just add the furniture and you can move in.
After the residences in the west of the city were built, Qi Wushuang gathered all the officials on the list in the side hall of Taiji Hall to hold a meeting and allocate housing.
The vast majority of officials on the list are from Andu and Yingdu, plus officials like Zhou Wenbo and Wang Yongqing who do not have residences in Chamdo.
Yao Guangzhi, the newly appointed director of the Northern Division of the Qi'an Department, was originally on the list, but the house he was allocated this time was changed from third-class to second-class.
Even the newly promoted Warrant Officer Wang from the Qi'an Division, who originally did not qualify for housing, were included in the housing allocation list.
The generals of Andu couldn't help but sigh as they looked at these "new nobles" who had originally been in their eyes:
As long as you follow the right person, it is not difficult to achieve success.
But some things cannot be envied!
The meeting was chaired by Chu Fuchi, who did not participate in the housing distribution.
It’s not that Chu Fuchi was not qualified to get a house, but Qi Wushuang gave him the Qi Wang Mansion. From then on, the Qi Wang Mansion was changed to the Chu Mansion.
Chu Fuchi said:
“I believe everyone has heard that this time the housing is not free for everyone, but requires everyone to pay a certain amount of money.
However, His Majesty took into consideration that everyone was his brother who had followed him through thick and thin, so he only charged 70% of the construction cost, and the remaining 30% would be paid from His Majesty's private treasury.
But after the houses are distributed to everyone, they become their private property and can be dealt with at will.
You can live there, sell it, or rent it out as you wish."
Everyone has heard about this a long time ago. It is said that the purchase is at a 30% discount, but it is only 30% of the construction cost, not the market price.
If you really sell it, you can make at least double the profit.
Of course, none of us here own a house in Chamdo, and none of us will sell our house now.
Nie Youren smiled and said:
"Your cousin has written to me several times asking if the house is finished yet? They are all waiting for it to be completed so they can move in. Who would have the time to sell it?"
Everyone said "yes".
Chu Fuchi was first allocated first-class housing.
Only Nie Youren, Lu Zhaozhong, He Changsong and Ye Wuwei participated in the distribution.
Nie Youren had the highest official position, so he was the first to choose.
Nie Youren said in a fake tone, "Thank you all for your kindness."
Ye Wuwei laughed at him: "I don't know how many times you've been to the west of the city, and you're still being so polite here."
Nie Youren laughed and said:
"But I'm not the only one who went to the west of the city to look at the houses. Who among you hasn't secretly looked at them?"
This sentence made everyone laugh again.
Although there were only four people involved in the distribution, there were more than a dozen first-class houses. Nie Youren chose the one he liked best.
It is also the most centrally located house.
After Nie Youren finished choosing, it was Ye Wuwei's turn.
Ye Wuwei said:
"I'll choose the house to the left of Old Nie. If I have nothing to eat in the future, I can always go to his house for a meal."
This sentence made everyone laugh again.
Next it was Lu Zhaozhong and He Changsong's turn.
Chu Fuchi made two paper balls:
"There are two pieces of paper, one with one written on it and the other with two written on it. The one with the one gets to choose first."
Lu Zhaozhong said, "Catch Minister He first."
He Changsong laughed and said, "Why don't you let me choose first?"
"You can choose first. I know which house you like."
He Changsong laughed and said, "That's strange. I never told you, so how do you know which house I like?"
Lu Zhaozhong smiled but said nothing.
He Changsong naturally wanted to be neighbors with Nie Youren, as their two families had always had a close relationship.
Ye Wuwei chose the house to the left of Nie Youren, so He Changsong would naturally choose the house to the right of Nie Youren.
He Changsong grabbed the piece of paper with the word "two" on it, and Lu Zhaozhong chose it first.
Lu Zhaozhong chose a house on another street. The main gate was not on the same street as Nie Youren, Ye Wuwei and their houses, but the back gardens were connected back to back.
After Lu Zhaozhong chose, it was He Changsong's turn to choose.
He Changsong bowed to Lu Zhaozhong and said, "Thank you."
He Changsong indeed chose the house to the right of Nie Youren.
There are only three houses on this street. In front of the gates of the three houses is a wide street. On the other side of the street are second-class houses, but their gates are not on this street.
If the three families were to hold a banquet, this street could accommodate many carriages.
There is a crossroads on this street, and the intersection is a wide alley that leads directly to the palace.
After allocating first-class housing, the next step is to allocate second- and third-class housing. The selection order is determined by drawing lots from high to low officials with the same rank.
This distribution method is fair, and there are already many houses built. Those who participate in the distribution today have room to choose, and there is no quarrel.
Besides, with Qi Wushuang around, no one dared to express dissatisfaction.
If you make Qi Wushuang unhappy and he says "Don't want it if you're not satisfied", you will regret it later.
After dividing the houses, Ye Wuwei thought for a moment, wrote a note, sealed it in a sealed iron cylinder, and said to Warrant Officer Wang:
"Please personally deliver this to the Prince of Su County for me."
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