Li Mu finished handling the affairs and had just stretched when his maid came in and reminded her, "Madam, do you want Li Langjun to come in?"
Li Mu then remembered that his brother had been waiting outside for a long time.
"Let him in."
Li Tong came in carrying a small bamboo basket containing several goose eggs, each about the size of a small fist.
Behind him was a middle-aged man who looked familiar to Li Mu.
"Sister, you haven't had lunch, so you need to pay attention to your health. I brought you some goose eggs and asked the servants to cook them to replenish your health, right?"
Li Mu is a workaholic and often forgets to eat in order to deal with affairs. Li Tong's move makes her a little relieved.
"I have a specially allocated small restaurant here. I can just let them cook whatever I want to eat. You don't have to worry about me."
Li Mu shook his head and said.
Nowadays, with the expansion and development of various workshops in Nanxiang, the food of each workshop manager is comparable to that of a wealthy family.
Not only is there a constant supply of fish, meat and eggs on weekdays, but as long as there is a certain amount of power, there will also be a specially allocated small shop, ready to serve at any time.
It's just that Li Mu usually adheres to the principle of being open and selfless without any guilt, so he usually goes to the big cafeteria with others to eat, and rarely uses the small kitchen.
"I heard from the people below that you have been raising chickens and ducks well these days. Why is this goose still there?"
As long as Li Tong could complete what she told him and would no longer do things that touched the bottom line like before, Li Mu did not restrict Li Tong too much.
"There are only about ten geese left, not many. These geese can help look after the house. I saw that they are of some use, so I kept some."
A nervous look appeared on Li Tong's face.
Li Mu is now in charge of thousands of people, how could Li Tong hide his little thoughts from her?
She didn't try to point it out, but just gave a brief reminder, "I don't understand these. Since you said it is useful, just keep it and don't affect the business."
"No, no, those chickens and ducks are growing very well."
Li Tong said quickly.
Li Mu's eyes fell on the man behind Li Tong, and his eyes were slightly cold, "I seem to have seen you before."
The man had always had a flattering smile on his face. When he heard Li Mu ask about him, he quickly bowed and answered, "I am Li Wei, the steward of the big house. I have met Mrs. Mu."
When Li Mu heard this, his eyes became even colder, "People from the big house? Are you looking for something from me?"
It was Dafang's idea that he was used as a bargaining chip to marry into the Liao family.
If Liao Li was a hero, Li Mu wouldn't say anything.
But in Li Mu's view, this person only has a reputation for talent, but has no real talent. He is also arrogant and arrogant. He has repeatedly made arrogant remarks and offended others, but he doesn't know if he restrains himself even a little bit. Sooner or later there will be disaster.
It is not a wise move for the Li family to marry such people.
It is a pity that the situation in the Han Dynasty was turbulent at that time, and the big house was eager to win over the high officials in the court, so he wanted to send her out like a commodity and did not listen to her opinions at all.
This not only made her extremely resentful, but also made her look down upon the people in charge of the house.
Because subsequent events proved that her guess was right.
After Liao Li said the famous saying "Qiu Li persuades Feng Langjun", the whole family, men, women and children were exiled to Wenshan, which became a big joke.
And when Feng Langjun's reputation was constantly being slandered, he decisively took refuge in him, which became the most proud thing in Li Mu's life.
Looking at Feng Langjun today, it is no exaggeration to say that he is famous all over the world. Whether it is Soochow or Cao Wei, his articles are circulating.
On the side of the Han Dynasty, even before the weak crown was reached, they were already granted the title of marquis.
And his status has also continued to rise.
Not to mention the weavers in the workshop, but also people from outside who come to Nanxiang to find a job, how many people dare not listen to her?
Nanxiang Lady Mu, not to mention Hanzhong, even Jincheng, has a certain reputation.
It's just a pity... I couldn't seduce the Han Prime Minister according to his wishes...
Li Mu suddenly had such an idea in his mind, and he sighed a little at the moment. It was really a pity.
That daughter of the Guan family, what a good life!
Naturally, the steward of the main room didn't know what Li Mu was thinking with his dark eyes. When he heard Li Mu's question, the smile on his face became even more flattering, "Mrs. Mu, I came here because I was entrusted by the master to give you gifts.
something."
"what?"
"They are all the daily needs of the lady, such as silk, forging, etc. There are also some supplements. The lady has a lot of hard work in Nanxiang, so she should pay attention to her health."
"This place is far away from Jincheng. The Lord also sent a few servants here. They are all well-trained. Each of them has excellent skills and is a good servant."
Li Mu couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, with sarcasm in his eyes, "This is really rare. I didn't expect people in the clan to remember me."
"Madam, you are joking. Madam is the most outstanding woman in our Li family..."
The steward quickly flattered.
When Li Mu heard this, the sarcasm in her eyes became even stronger, but now her horizons were beyond the reach of ordinary people, and she had neither time nor interest to argue with such servants.
She leaned on the back of the chair and said calmly, "I'm very pressed for time here, and I don't have time to beat around the bush with you. If you have something to say, just tell me. I have all the things sent by the big house, so they don't need to worry.
"
There was an embarrassed look on the steward's face, "Madam, I really just came here to deliver something. This time the people from the clan came, led by the head of the family, Mr. Lang. It was just that Mr. Lang couldn't leave for a while, so he let the villain
Send the things over first."
Hearing the steward's words, Li Mu became a little serious, "The man in charge of the Dafang faction? Who is it? Where is he?"
"It's Juro, he's visiting Magistrate Li now."
"Li Juro?"
Li Mu was really surprised. He was the legitimate son of the eldest family, and he went to visit County Magistrate Li? Magistrate Li was from the Li family in Nanzhong, and the Li family in Nanzhong was now considered prosperous, even overpowering the Li family in Shuzhong.
.
However, the Li family in Nanzhong was separated from the Li family in Shuzhong after all. They can't write two characters of "Li" in one stroke, and their bones are broken but their tendons are still attached. I don't know how County Magistrate Li will deal with this Li Shilang?
It seems that Dafang has a big plan this time.
It's just that Nanxiang is no better than other places. If Da Fang wants to use the old method to do things in Nanxiang, I'm afraid he will be disappointed.
Thinking of this, Li Mu relaxed again and asked condescendingly, "What are Li Juro doing here?"
"I just know that the clan is planning to go to Nanzhong to open up some wasteland, so I want to come to Nanxiang to book some tickets. As for the details, I don't know."
Li Mu didn't expect to get the news from the steward, but he didn't expect to hear this. He immediately asked in confusion, "What kind of bill will be set?"
"Of course they are woolen cloth notes. Now the clan wants to open a manor in Nanzhong, but the money, food and labor are not available in Nanzhong for a while, so I want to ask Nanxiang to customize some notes with a longer exchange time, and then go to Nanzhong to find them
People exchange for some money, food and labor.”
Who to exchange it with is naturally the local snake in Nanzhong and the dragon crossing the river.
Now the Li family in Nanzhong is the biggest local snake there.
And Feng Langjun is the biggest dragon crossing the river.
Not only because of the reputation of the Ghost King of Nanzhong, but also because of the operation of selling labor during the Southern Expedition, a certain country bumpkin suddenly became the largest labor dealer in the world.
Nowadays, the Nanzhong Administrative Governor's Office receives labor from the barbarians who hold high the banner of justice to quell the rebellion, and directly sends people to garrison at the warehouse built by Dongfeng Express in Nanzhong.
After the barbarians exchanged their labor for food and salt, the stationed captain then counted the number of laborers, drew a commission based on the number of people, and took away the woolen cloth or money and grain from the warehouse. It was simple, convenient, and extremely easy.
During the process of selling labor, the Governor's Office will also send people to follow, with the purpose of registering and filing the final destination of the labor.
As for how to sell labor, who to sell it to, the delivery of labor during the period, the circulation of various materials, etc., there is no need for the Governor's Office to worry about these complicated matters. Dongfeng Express will naturally handle it to the satisfaction of the Governor's Office. Don't worry.
Behind Dongfeng Express is the Xinghan Association, and the leader of the Xinghan Association is Feng Langjun, so the redistribution of labor in Nanzhong is now in the hands of the notorious Ghost King.
As a result, the name of the Ghost King became more and more intimidating to the barbarians in Nanzhong.
Even if you have both labor and food at home and can transport it to Nanzhong smoothly, it is of no use.
Who wants to open a manor in Nanzhong to grow sugar cane without Feng Yong’s approval?
Otherwise, you can leave the sugar cane for yourself to eat?
At least so far, no one would think of going to Nanzhong to grow food.
How much profit can you make by going to Nanzhong to grow food in a manor? Apart from the fact that it can be used as a foundation for inheritance, going to Nanzhong to grow food will definitely be a loss in the first few years.
So far, growing sugar cane to make sugar is the most profitable way, bar none.
Obviously, because Dafang was not well prepared in Nanzhong, he wanted to directly ask Nanxiang to provide a guarantee, and then take the money to Nanzhong to find someone to buy food and labor.
In other words, Dafang may have already negotiated terms with Dongfeng Express in Feng Langjun's hands, so he went to Nanxiang to customize the tickets.
What makes Li Mu confused is how could Dafang take such a big risk?
"The clan also believes that Feng Langjun can make sweets?"
"It has been made. Last winter, a batch of jaggery was shipped from Jiaozhou. I heard that it was made from sugar cane. A few days ago, Feng Langjun used this batch of jaggery to make malt sugar that the world had never seen before.
"
The steward answered honestly that this kind of thing would soon spread to Nanxiang, and there was nothing to hide.
Maybe County Magistrate Li of Nanxiang had gotten the news, but he just didn't inform Madam Mu.
After all, this kind of thing has little to do with Li Mu, because Liufang's focus is currently on Hanzhong and there is no ability to develop Nanzhong.
"Feng Langjun made candy?"
Li Mu was immediately attracted by the news, "So the clan is so anxious to go to Nanzhong to plant sugar cane? Feng Lang..."
She originally wanted to ask "Did Feng Langjun agree?", but suddenly she remembered that since Dafang wanted to customize the tickets, he must have gotten in touch with Feng Langjun.
It's just that Feng Langjun is now a long-time historian of Yuejun and is about to lead his army to quell the chaos in Yuejun, so Li Mu suddenly has some doubts: Is it a coincidence?
Li Mu thought of this and asked again, "Besides the clan, are there any other families who want to open a manor in Nanzhong?"
"Yes. I heard there are quite a few. Now I don't know how many people are thinking of going to Nanzhong to plant sugar cane."
Hearing this, Li Mu's mind was spinning rapidly, thinking of Feng Yong's previous actions, and finally came to a conclusion: it was unmistakable, this must have been Feng Langjun's intention, and it was definitely not a coincidence!
Li Mu prides himself on being extremely intelligent, so he has always been arrogant by nature. Since he has taken control of the workshop, he feels that the man is nothing more than this.
But for Feng Yong, I feel that he is really far-sighted and has a far-reaching plan, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
So deep down in her heart, she actually takes Feng Yong as her role model, and even has a little admiration for him.
Now when I heard that Feng Yong had made a new move, I couldn't help but take part in it: What is Feng Langjun's purpose this time?
Of course Feng Yong has a purpose, and his most direct purpose is to make it easier for the wealthy families in Shu to pay for food.
The interest from the copper mine alone is not enough. The racecourse under the name of Yuejun Huawan is destined to be participated by only a small number of aristocratic families, and they are also aristocratic families who are closely related to Du Qiong, Qin Mi and others.
So Feng Yong drew another big cake in Nanzhong: sugarcane sugar production.
He originally drew this for the brothers of the Xinghan Society, but now he realizes that this Nanzhong is really too big.
Such a large piece of land cannot be occupied by the Xinghan Hui brothers alone. The most they can do is occupy some land that is easy to develop and transport.
But most of the rich and powerful are poor, and this situation has not been fundamentally changed yet, not to mention that their families have already spent a lot of money and food in Hanzhong.
Therefore, when it came to developing Nanzhong, Feng Yong and his brothers from the Xinghan Society finally felt that they were a little powerless.
So he turned his attention to the aristocratic families: it seemed that he should give them more blood and subsidize the brothers in the guild.
Before going to Yuejun to take office, the last big thing Feng Yong did was to boil the jaggery sent by the Zhang family of Wu County into brown sugar, and then gave each of the brothers in the Xinghan Association a small bag.
Then the whole Jincheng began to boil, filled with a sweet atmosphere.
Feng Langjun has made something good again!
It turns out sugarcane can really make sugar!
Nanzhong, Nanzhong!
Plant sugar cane, plant sugar cane!
Everyone in the Xinghan Club was red-eyed, redder than brown sugar.
I wish I could plant all of Nanzhong with sugar cane.
Everyone said that we want to eat sweets and live a sweet life.
After all, sugar can bring pleasure and a feeling of happiness...
Labor?
have.
land?
have.
But everyone looked through their pockets and found that they were already a little short of money.
After all, racecourses also cost money for food.
The temporary currency felt cannot be printed too much at once. If something goes wrong, the old demon Zhuge will hang Feng Yong up and beat him.
Hard currency such as woolen cloth is currently in short supply, which is a bit similar to deflation in later generations - there is too little money circulating in the market and prices cannot be raised, which not only affects the enthusiasm for production, but also has no funds to invest in production.
Xinghuihui's Nanzhong Sugar Cane Estate plan is currently short of funds.
So after his wedding, Feng Yong yawned listlessly and said at a plenary meeting of the Xinghan Association: "We have labor, farmland, Dongfeng Express, and the rich people have money and food. We can definitely become powerful." Let’s unite.”
Someone asked Feng Yong humbly what a powerful alliance meant.
Feng Yong explained, "We can sell some labor to those wealthy families, and then use Dongfeng Express to help them transport food to Nanzhong, and let them follow us to grow sugar cane!"
"We save labor, so the price is a little more expensive. They can understand it. Dongfeng Express should also charge some errand fees."
"In this way, we have solved the immediate difficulties, they have reaped the benefits in the future, and everyone is happy."
However, some people still felt that letting the wealthy family follow them into Nanzhong to plant sugar cane was taking away their own benefits, so Feng Yong cursed, "Idiot! Sugar cane is grown to make sugar! As long as we have control of sugar, we are afraid that we will not be able to make money. money?"
"No matter how much they plant, they still won't sell it to us in the end. It's not us who has the final say!"
Let’s talk about it, there are templates for future generations anyway.
At the beginning, I would definitely trick everyone into planting it first, and the price would definitely be high, high, high, high.
When the supply is sufficient, we will follow the market price.
When the supply exceeds demand, I will have the final say on the purchase price. If I don’t want to sell it, then I’ll just wait for it to rot in the ground!
Of course, Feng Yong did not dare to take the last step, otherwise he would mess up the situation of the great unity of the Han Dynasty and affect the Northern Expedition. It is possible that the old demon Zhuge would sacrifice his blood to the peasant uncle...
No, they should be called local aborigines.
Even if Old Demon Zhuge thinks he is still useful and is reluctant to let him die, he might hang him up and beat him.