He had long been thinking of purchasing a large amount of land to achieve the goal of making money work for him.
In time, his stash of several hundred thousand taels of silver would last forever, generating a substantial amount of rental and farming income every year.
Nearly all large families relied on this method to continually accumulate their family's wealth.
Besides, buying shops within the city was also a decent choice.
However, purchasing storefronts carried a significant risk—it wasn't as stable as buying land.
Even if you take a loss on land, it wouldn't amount to much.
With a wide audience, it's easier to rent out. If there really is no one to rent, one could cultivate it oneself.
If you make a good purchase on the storefront, that could provide for three generations.
If you don't, you might well end up with nothing.
Moreover, the price of a shop often starts north of a hundred taels of silver, and if it is not a good investment, it might be impossible to offload.
