"Brother, you really don't blame me for this! I have always been diligent and frugal since I lived in the countryside and managed my family. I am not willing to throw away even those old wastes. You know..."
In the wall of Shijiawu, Shi Jing received another old punch from his brother Shi Gong. This time, although no outsiders were present to watch, Shi Gong did not hold back at all. The beating made Shi Jing burst into tears and scream.
"If I don't blame you, who should I blame? Do you want to blame the cows, horses, pigs and dogs in the stable?"
Shi Gong's face was furious. He was too tired to punch, so he still asked his servant to hold Shi Jing's head and neck to prevent him from raising his head: "Do you know how hard I worked to get 5,000 dan of miscellaneous grains from my master's house? Now there is no harvest of new grains.
I still don’t know where to collect the rest. But you wasted money at home, and things have ended like this! This loss of rewards is a good opportunity for my hometown to win. If it is stolen by other families, no matter how rich the family fortune is, they may be robbed.
!”
"I, I am really working hard, and I have always kept my brother's advice in mind. But...but those thieves in the county, if it were normal, they would naturally not be worthy of competing with my family. But the Li family has a deep wealth, and everyone in the county knows it.
As long as I can get access to his oil products, I have a chance to beat me, so I am deliberately trying to drive up oil prices..."
Shi Jing's face was pressed tightly to the ground, and he was filled with sadness when talking about this incident.
There are only a dozen or so large families in the county. They have lived in the village for many years and know each other well. The reward system promulgated by Daxingtai is based on the seniority of each family, so some families are excluded in advance. Some families are excluded in advance.
Those who think they can't compete will naturally have no choice but to give up.
However, a variable like Li Tai suddenly appeared and stocked up a large amount of ointment in advance. Rich people in various villages saw the opportunity to follow this convenient method, and they also enthusiastically joined in the competition.
The price of oil was relatively stable, otherwise Shi Jing would not have sold the goods stored at home and even next season's harvest to Li Tai just because he was greedy for the 20% profit.
With so many rural households participating in grabbing the surplus goods on the market in Zuojin Township, it would be strange if the oil price did not soar. It is not something Shi Jing can control at all. Even if he is not willing to spend a large amount of money, seeing other rural households enthusiastically buying up, for
To prevent others from overtaking in corners, I had to join them.
"This guy is really cruel. He clearly has sufficient reserves, but he still wants to show weakness by telling the villagers that they don't have enough reserves and urging them to raise prices. Not only does he want to make as much money as he can now, he even has flax in his budget for the autumn period!
Brother, I was wrong, I was really wrong... I had guessed that there would be a food shortage this year, so the amount of flax planted was small. I originally intended to take advantage of the low price of flax after autumn and buy enough. However, the current price is too high, and there will be more flax after autumn.
deficit……"
When Shi Gong heard this, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood. The reward was still undecided, and his family's fortune was about to suffer a huge loss. All because of his brother's stupidity, he was actually manipulated by a foreigner from Dongzhou in his hometown.
Once this matter spreads out, his family will become a laughing stock in the countryside.
The more Shi Gong thought about it, the angrier he became. He stood up from the table again and raised his leg to kick Shi Jing.
"Brother, wait a minute, wait a minute, I have a way, I have a way!"
Shi Jing heard the news and hurriedly shouted: "Although that boy has enough goods, he still doesn't dare to lose an official position and receive a reward. It shows that he is still afraid of the strong power of our country. I have already inquired that the boy had received nearly two tons of flax in advance.
Thousands of dendrobium should be bought from large households nearby. Prices are so good nowadays, who doesn’t feel distressed? We contacted the villagers, but they refused to pay after the fall, and the public sentiment was hard to touch, so what can he do?"
"You are still being stupid, and you are still stupid! Are you afraid that my family will not be ruined?"
When Shi Gong heard this, he became even more furious and kicked Shi Jing on the shoulder: "Didn't you listen to that guy before that he wanted to resell the goods to another house when the current price was just right? Who could he sell to? It's not about going through the process.
Grand Master He Ba, resell those military tycoons from faraway places! If you incite nostalgia and refuse to pay the current goods, what will happen to two or three families? When the anger breaks out, will my family still have a foothold in Huazhou? "
After venting his anger on his brother's body, Shi Gong returned to the table angrily and sat down. He pointed at Shi Jing and said fiercely: "Immediately lead the carriages and horses to the direction of Jingzhao, and turn back halfway to pack soil or rocks."
, be sure to fill up the car! Since the villagers want to fight, I don’t think they can fight against me because of my rich financial resources!”
"Didn't the master say that they want to lose help? Why are they still pretending..."
"Jingzhao lost the reward to the Eighth Governor. Doesn't the master have a plan? First, use the huge goods to suppress the aspirations of the villagers so that they dare not fight with me. After that, I visited several brave villagers and collected their materials.
Position me as a loser!"
Shi Gong said in a deep voice: "As for the payment of flax after the autumn, there are still a few months left, so there is no need to rush now. When I get the position of governor of the township, it will not be too late to discuss it with that Shuzi!"
At this time, another visitor arrived at Li Tai's Manor in Shangyuan, and he was the party leader surnamed Zhao from Yuanxi.
Party leader Zhao is named Zhao Lijie. He is in his fifties and looks very old. He is accompanied by a rather heroic-looking young man who looks like he is his nephew.
"When a wise elder from the village comes to visit, he is welcomed from afar."
Li Tai stood in front of the central hall door of the manor, looking at Party Leader Zhao who was tremblingly walking down from the oxcart and said with a smile.
Although the manors and fields of each other are not far apart, this is the first time for Li Tai to see Party Leader Zhao. He had visited before to buy sesame and raw hemp materials, but Party Leader Zhao was ill and only allowed the clan members to
Reception.
During the past period, many big families in the county came to visit, but no one came from the Zhao family. Li Tai was also a little curious as to why party leader Zhao came to visit today.
"Lin Zhi has come to the country, and he should come to see him. He is old, sick and disabled, so I ask Li Lang to forgive him. He is a dog who looks at him, and he is a talent in the countryside. If he taints his sight and hearing, I will punish him with my rod!"
Party leader Zhao bowed slightly to Li Tai and pointed to the young man beside him who was supporting him.
Li Tai invited the father and son to sit down in the hall. Before he could speak, party leader Zhao looked at Li Tai and sighed: "The Han family and the Li Lang family are both from Longyou, so General Zuo and Duke Xunyang are both here."
Pay homage to our ancestors. Now that I see Li Lang, a scholar standing tall, and a commoner from an old and famous family, I feel even more ashamed to see my ancestors!"
Li Tai was stunned when he heard this. It wasn't until Li Zhusheng beside him came in and whispered an explanation that he realized that he was from the Tianshui Zhao family of the Chen family.
He had asked Zheng Man about the details of the Zhao family before, but he had not heard Zheng Man mention this. Regardless of whether it was true or not, Li Tai became wary in his heart because the Zhao Gui he had offended was also from the Tianshui Zhao family.
Is this old guy threatening me?
But Li Tai soon felt relieved, because Party Leader Zhao continued: "Li Lang's blind date, Grand Master Heba, and Zhao Qiaoqi, a strong official in my family, are both friendly ministers of the country. I visited the government a few days ago.
I have heard many hussars praising you for your demeanor."
After Li Tai heard this, he smiled and didn't make any response. Although he offended Zhao Gui, only some people in a small circle knew about it, not everyone knew about it.
Seeing that Li Tai just smiled and said nothing, party leader Zhao couldn't help but feel guilty, and then said: "Li Lang's brilliant plan is really impressive in the countryside. The old clan members are mediocre, and they are all under Li Lang's control. But I
I’m not upset, if a person with strong intelligence can’t control others, who will be willing to do business with heart?”
"The party leader is open-minded and admirable."
Li Tai said calmly that he had met a lot of people from the countryside recently and had seen all kinds of people. Although Party Leader Zhao was the current manager of the village, he was not very interested.
"Dahangtai announced the reward quota, and the countryside was in commotion. In the morning, the county official told me that I must be in the county position, and persuaded my family to send thousands of dendrobium to help. The Han family is a small family, even if they have a little savings
, I won’t help him either, Li Langzhi why?”
Party leader Zhao made a pass, but when he saw that Li Tai was just smiling at the table and had no intention of cooperating with him, he said slightly: "It's just because the county captain Shi said that once the county situation is determined, Li Tai will be expelled."
Sir, you are not allowed to set foot in this village and use the garden here to benefit me! Although I am old and ignorant, I don’t think the county captain’s words are a good plan. I am an old man, a handful of loess can bury me, and my descendants will be talented.
Guangye, how can we seize others and enrich ourselves? Moreover, Li Lang lives here, and the countryside is glorious..."
"Thank you, Party Leader Ren Nian, for keeping me safe, but I have an appointment with someone today..."
Li Tai no longer had the patience to continue talking, so he stood up and thanked the guest.
"Li Lang is a model for his shrewd management of business, but he has little knowledge of rural affairs! The Shixian Lieutenant is bound to gain power in the county, not only because of his seniority, but also because he is his kinsman by marriage as the county's recruiting officer. Once he gains power, he will definitely
I will not tolerate Li Lang living in peace in the countryside. Although Master Heba has great power, the high eaves cannot cover the grass, and the wind in the hall will break it in a moment!"
Party leader Zhao saw Li Tai's attitude and his tone suddenly became high-pitched. He was obviously well prepared for this trip: "Although my family owes money to the township, its power in the township is not inferior to that of Shi. Li Lang only needs a small house."
For supplies, I personally talked to Zhao Huiqi and communicated with the superiors and subordinates. Although the historian is strong, there is nothing to be afraid of! But for the day my family is established in this country, we will not allow local evil to harm Li Lang..."
When Li Tai heard this, he laughed happily. He was really old and smart. During this period, he saw a lot of country people. Some threatened and some tried to please, but he thought that he would have nothing in his hands.
, this Party Leader Zhao is the first.
"Party Leader Zhao's kind words are indeed thought-provoking. Because I am a new visitor from another state, you and other countrymen are sure that I cannot compete for the power in this town. But before, I could let you give away your town capital to me. There is no warning from the past.
Yuan, why are you so conceited and insulting your guests now?"
Li Tai looked at Party Leader Zhao and sneered. Before he could give the order to expel the guests, Li Xiaoyong, his subordinate, came in a hurry and said, "Alang, the Zhou garrison leader has arrived outside the village, and several neighbors are also arriving one after another."
When Party Leader Zhao heard this, his expression suddenly changed. After a brief pause, he swung his stick and struck his son's knee: "You bad son, why don't you pay homage to your lord? Have you forgotten what I told you at home?"
"Aye, this..."
The young man Zhao Jingzhi was caught off guard and was knocked to the ground by his father with a stick, with a look of surprise and confusion on his face.
Party leader Zhao ignored his son, stepped forward and grabbed Li Tai's hand, with a smile on his old face: "Li Lang misunderstood me. The historian has always been ruthless and angry in the countryside. What I meant was that I would give up this stupid son to him."
Li Lang was a slave, so he asked Li Lang to give him rice to support him. From then on, he refused to be a bully in the village!"