Chapter 241 Dont believe the rumors and dont pass them on
"Madam knows that she has deliberately exercised restraint. The government does not dare to hire people. Apart from Qian Ma and me, there are only two maids, two cooks and handymen, three long-term workers, and one gardener. There is not enough manpower.
I plan to use part-time workers to make it happen."
He Chunhua nodded. In other mansions with the same area, there are only twenty or thirty servants who can't do anything. Even Qian Qian, who has been secretly doing things for him, only acts as an agent for the Zhu family's business in Dunyu, and he has seven or eight servants of his own.
He lay down on the couch, all fatigue welling up in his body: "Where is Chuan'er?"
This was just a casual question, but Lao Mo unexpectedly said: "Young Master has been on the move these days."
He Chunhua still closed his eyes: "Is this kid starting to cause trouble again?"
It was no surprise that he was in a calm mood.
"It's not like causing trouble." Old Mo, the housekeeper, said with a smile, "The young master took in a few people and then started spending money to buy properties in Dunyu and nearby counties."
"Buy property?" He Chunhua opened his eyes, truly surprised, "What did you buy?"
Purchasing a property is not something the eldest son would do. "No, who did he acquire?"
"We took in several private soldiers who were retired by the Li family, and we also took in a local steward named Ding." The housekeeper, Lao Mo, had obviously done his homework, "These properties were purchased by steward Ding and taken over one by one.
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"The people he recruited are quite smart." He Chunhua nodded, "The help of the locals cannot be underestimated."
"Yes, yes, we have also recruited a lot of people. We can do a lot of things. Without these local people, we really can't do it." Lao Mo continued, "As far as I know, the eldest young master has bought many shops and dozens of acres.
The fields are irrigated with good water, a fishing ground to the west of Qinghu Lake, Dunyu’s old restaurant Hesulou, and a business. There are two complete caravans under this business, and they were about to be disbanded. "
"He won a fishing ground?" He Chunhua stroked his chin, "It's interesting."
"I heard that the east side of Qinghu Lake has the most abundant water plants and fish, while the west side is less so."
"It's good if he can buy it. He's lucky." Fishing grounds are not something you can buy with money. All the rivers, lakes, forest farms and mines in Dayuan are owned by the state, and arbitrary fishing and logging are not allowed. But the local area is very
It is difficult to take care of it yourself, so these are often contracted out and the profits are shared with the lessee.
Qinghu Lake on the outskirts of Dunyu is a huge freshwater lake with three water sources flowing into it. It is rich in fish, shrimps, crabs and shells, so it is divided into twenty-seven fishing grounds, all of which have famous flowers and owners. In order to recuperate and recuperate, the official regulations stipulate a two-season fishing ban every year.
It can be fished in two seasons.
When the fishing season arrives, except for the fishery's own workers, outsiders who want to dig clams on the tidal flats have to pay first.
To put it simply, this is a semi-monopoly industry. Having a fishery with good resources means trapping the hens that lay silver eggs.
"I heard that this fishing ground was originally chosen by the Shu family, but Manager Ding stepped in and showed off our He Mansion's sign."
"Okay, this guy is pretty good at speculating. Where did he get so much money? Is he using it too much?"
The housekeeper Lao Mo was stunned by the question: "That's not clear."
This fishing ground alone would probably cost a lot of money, even in these extraordinary times. He Chunhua thought back, had he ever given He Lingchuan so much money in the past? Could it be that this kid saved it all?
Weirdly tight.
Perhaps, Chuan'er gained something from the previous suppression of bandits? Lu Yao's relics were touched by him. Besides, from Heishui City to Shi Huan, and then to Dunyu, there are many people who want to curry favor with him through Chuan'er. Maybe
Some paid huge sums of money in bribes?
Or is it that this guy secretly bought and sold something by force?
However, there are still a lot of troubles waiting for him to deal with, and the eldest son is not even a small matter. He Chunhua laughed: "Okay, don't worry about him, he can buy what he likes."
To be honest, he was quite happy.
The local tyrants and gentry in Xiazhou were selling off their assets like meat, which showed that they had no confidence in Xiazhou's defense line and in him as the new general manager, and they just wanted to escape south. Although this was the result of He Chunhua's secret promotion, he was still a little angry when he thought about it.
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The eldest son entered the market to buy at the bottom, but his actions proved that he had full confidence in his father.
My father was very relieved.
"But I want to know how much property he bought in the end."
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Early the next morning, Dunyu City issued an official notice. Starting from dusk today, that is, at Xu o'clock, the entire city is not allowed to enter or leave. Business travelers who want to leave the city must hold a special order from the relevant department before the city gate can be released.
The notice also specifically mentioned that the northern defense line is peaceful, the officers and soldiers are fighting smoothly, and the situation is stable and improving. Please don't believe the rumors, don't spread them, and live with peace of mind.
As soon as the notice was posted, there was a wave of panic in the city!
Just like it is not easy to limit the increase in trading, the increase will be higher if the limit is exceeded, and it is not easy to limit the decrease, the decrease will be lower if the limit is exceeded. As soon as this announcement came out, the first thought in many people's minds was:
It's over, run!
There must be something going on in the north. Ninety-nine percent of the Xunzhou army is about to attack!
If you run late and run slowly, you will be trapped and die in Dunyu.
Rumors had been flying all over the sky these days, but as soon as the announcement came out, their wavering hearts immediately turned into a firm determination to escape.
Prices have plummeted, including food.
Rich merchants had a large amount of grain in their hands. They could not transport it all at once, so they had to sell it in an emergency. The grain on the market had originally risen to about six cents per catty, but in less than half a day it dropped back to two cents. A group purchase of ten cents
The bulk price is only one cent for a stone or more!
It's a flat price regardless of the cost.
This is true for food, not to mention other industries. They all want to have a clearing sale before the city is closed.
The state government sent officers to the streets to beat gongs to stop people from panicking, and at the same time to maintain public order and stop looting and riots.
Even He Chunhua himself came forward in person and preached at Caishikou to appease people's hearts.
Seeing the certainty of his words and seeing that the government's vigorous and resolute behavior was different from the past, the emotions of most civilians were appeased and calmed down a little.
However, there are strong undercurrents below the water surface.
The squire and nobles asked their subordinates to sell their assets and leave first. For example, Mr. Zhan's long motorcade drove from the door of his house to the city gate, almost causing a traffic jam.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Under such circumstances, Ding Zuodong was still away from home all day, and his wife and children were eagerly waiting for him, which made his heart, liver and lungs anxious.
When did my man become so unreliable?
Fortunately, Ding Zuodong finally ran home in Shenshi. In such a cold weather, he was sweating profusely: "Where's the water? Where's the food? Bring it to me. I'll starve to death after running outside for a day!"
His wife hurriedly poured him a glass of water and said anxiously: "The official announcement has been made. Everyone has to run away. The neighbors Wang's family and Yin's family have already left with their boxes and babies. Us, should we run?"
Ding Zuodong gulped down water: "Where are you running to?"
"Fleeing south. Our things have been packed, our horses are harnessed, and we have fed them in advance. Your son is watching outside to prevent others from stealing our horses!"
"He is right to stare at the horse. At this time, the horse is more expensive than anything else." Ding Zuodong was very calm, "You put the things back in their place, heat up the rice, and bring it to me."
"But, but, if the Xunzhou soldiers come and kill..."
"Who told you that?"
"Everyone said so, sir. This is not groundless. The situation in the north is not good." The wife quickly grasped the handkerchief, "Did you hear any news from Mr. He?"
"Yes, everything I heard is good news. Let's stay and those fools can leave if they want."
Although the wife was doubtful, she always followed her husband's lead. He was confident, so she went to work in the kitchen.
At this time, the five-year-old grandson slipped over and hugged Ding Zuodong's thigh.
When his wife came out with the food, she saw Ding Zuodong playing with his grandson, so she wiped his hands on the cloth and said, "I don't know who the killer is, but he stole all the money you gave Bao'er! I promised Bao'er
Bamboo horse, I didn’t buy it.”
Ding Zuodong raised his head when he heard this: "I took that money."
The wife was stunned.
What, can I get back the money I gave to my grandson? This old guy!
"That big house at Dongjiekou - you know which one I'm talking about, the one with the peach grove in the wall - the owner sold it at a low price. I didn't have enough money, so I filled it with Bao'er's pocket money." Ding Zuodong said from his arms.
He took out the house deed and waved it in front of his wife, "Look, from now on, you are the mistress of this house!"
Such a beautiful house is about to become hers? The wife was stunned, and it took her a while to realize: "Have we invested all our money in it?"
"I also bought two small shops." Ding Zuodong smiled so heartily for the first time in a long time, "Today we are not only doing errands for Young Master He, but we are also picking up some bargains ourselves."
The wife's palms were sweaty: "Master, this is a big gamble." If they lose the bet, they will be penniless and trapped, waiting for people from Xunzhou to come knocking on their door.
Ding Zuodong clenched his fists and his smile gradually faded: "Haven't you had enough of the idleness? If you want to stand up, you have to win big."
He finished planning the meal, wiped his mouth and stood up: "I'm going out."
His wife watched him leave and saw the setting sun in the west bringing the last ray of sunshine.
It's getting dark, and Dunyu is about to be closed down.
Staring at the sunset under the same sky in a daze were not only the Ding family, but also the largest wealthy family in Xiazhou.
The Li family is also in panic. The servants have packed their luggage, but the head of the Li family has not spoken for a long time.
The clan members took turns trying to persuade him, but Li Zhi closed the study door and saw no one.
At this time, the relatives thought of Li Shuang again. After all, Mr. Li always praised Xiao Liuzi for being smart, thoughtful and insightful.
Li Shuang shook her head: "I won't leave."
"Why?"
"If the front line is lost, why is Mr. He spreading money around the city these days to buy buildings and properties?"
Li Shuang added: "If Dunyu is in danger, why does the state government ask us to buy grain and buy back farmland at this time?"
Of course, He Lingchuan's journey and the actions of the state government could not be hidden from local snakes like them.
The reasons given by Li Shuang are reasonable but not sufficient to convince the public.
When people feel anxious, they need to see conclusive evidence that can support their confidence. So soon some members of the tribe could no longer endure the suffering and dragged their families and families away.