The problem of the New Deal and money has been found, so how to solve it next?
After Li Ran returned to Zheng Yi, he explained to Owl Wings in private. Ji Le saw that the two of them had been discussing in low voices for a long time, but could not hear the reason.
At this time, Ji Xian sent someone to call him again. After Li Ran told Owl Wings, he and Ji Le immediately came to Ji Xian's study without stopping.
When Li Ran and Ji Le entered together, they saw Ji Xian writing documents on the desk.
"I've met my father-in-law."
Li Ran naturally stepped forward and bowed.
When Ji Xian saw the two of them coming, he immediately pressed the button and motioned for the two of them to come closer and talk:
"Ziming, when I heard about Zi Qian, very few people responded. I wonder what's going on?"
Regarding the matter of Zi Qian, after all, Ji Xian originally supported it. Therefore, when he heard that Zi Qian's operation situation was not optimistic, he, as the master of the family, had to personally check it out.
So, Li Ran told him everything he saw and heard in the countryside today.
However, in addition, he also added:
"However, father-in-law, don't be impatient. My son-in-law actually has an idea."
But who would have thought that when Ji Xian heard this, he still felt uneasy. He still shook his head anxiously and said:
"This matter... I'm afraid it's not as simple as it seems."
Hearing the sound, Li Ran and Ji Le were both startled.
Ji Le could not help but take a step forward and asked with concern:
"Dad, what do you mean..."
Ji first glanced at Ji Le, then sighed and replied:
"Most of the people you see in the cities are from the same party as Dr. Boshi and Dr. Zixi. These two people have always been opposed to Dr. Zichan's new policies. This time, I, Xishi, took the lead in promoting Ziqian.
, this move is obviously to match Dr. Zichan’s new policy. If this is the case, doesn’t it mean that we are clearly going against them?”
"Although on the surface this matter is caused by the villagers' ignorance of national affairs and distrust of the government. However, there must be some reasons why the two of them are obstructing it."
"So, if you only rely on your own efforts, I'm afraid it will be difficult to solve this matter."
Laojianghu is Laojianghu, and one or two sentences will get to the point.
The reason why the implementation of Zi Qian is so difficult is, in fact, just like the implementation of the New Deal by Zi Chan, there are naturally many factors blocking it from the conservative forces.
"What my father-in-law said is absolutely true!"
Hearing what Ji Xian said, Li Ran was also stunned for a moment.
Although Zi Chan had clearly raised the issue of Zi Qian in the court, Feng Duan, Si Hei and others did not have strong objections to it.
However, the key point is that this matter must be implemented by Jishi.
To put it bluntly, although they don't dare to confront Zichan at this time, can't they still deal with you in private?
Therefore, as long as they are secretly on guard, the issue of money cannot be promoted in a big way.
Thinking of this, Li Ran couldn't help but admire Ji Xianlai. He was able to deduce so many hidden tricks based on simple information, which shows his experience and sophistication.
So here comes the question, now that Ji Xian has seen this level, how to solve it?
"I've thought about it carefully. We can't let Doctor Zichan stand up for us, so we have to solve it ourselves."
Yes, Zi Qian follows the way of merchants. The logic behind it is mostly business logic. As a representative of the official family, if Zi Chan intervenes prematurely, it will only be counterproductive in the end.
Although Ji Xian was a Zhengguo businessman in the Spring and Autumn Period, with his many years of business experience, he actually had some understanding of these classic political and economic theories that were widely circulated in later generations.
Jiji paused for a moment, and then continued:
"In this way, tomorrow you can prepare generous gifts and go to these two houses."
"Come and ease the current tension."
"Secondly, it can be considered as paving the way for Zi Qian."
"Remember, in this city of Zhengyi, no one is absolutely on any side! We are merchants, that is, merchants, so naturally we should be 'talking about business in business'!"
Ji Xian bit the last four words very hard.
Ji Le didn't quite understand, and when he heard the sound, he frowned and said:
"Dad, if we do this, wouldn't we..."
She originally wanted to say that if the Ji clan showed favor to Feng Duan and Si Hei, wouldn't that be a betrayal of Zi Chan?
But when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them back.
Because she knew the relationship between Li Ran and Zichan, and Li Ran would definitely not be able to betray Zichan.
"My son-in-law understands, thank you father-in-law for your guidance!"
But who would have expected that after listening to what Ji Xian said, Li Ran not only had no hesitation, but actually understood it as if he had suddenly realized it, and immediately bowed to Ji Xian.
Ji Le looked at Li Ran in confusion, feeling confused for a while, and his face was full of confusion.
"Well, these are troubled times. Our clan has just cut off its trade with other countries. The issue of money is the most important thing to maintain the prosperity of our clan. Remember not to be rash."
Ji Xian warned Li Ran and Ji Le to retreat.
…
After Li Ran and Ji Le returned to their yard, Ji Le asked Li Ran full of doubts:
"Dad asked my husband to visit Dr. Boshi and Dr. Zixi, but are you serious?"
In her little head, she still couldn't understand the purpose of Ji Xian's move. Moreover, she couldn't understand why Li Ran took this job?
Li Ran looked at her and smiled slightly:
"Oh, my father-in-law is teaching us how to maintain balance in the big waves of the game between the government and the opposition!"
"ah?"
I still couldn't understand Ji Le, so I couldn't help but scratch my head again.
Seeing that Ji Le was still confused, Li Ran explained patiently:
"The matter of money is itself a lucrative job, so I, Jishi, will take this issue now."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Now that we are in trouble, we have to show our favor to Fengduan and Sihei for the sake of their own interests. After all, we, the Sacrifice clan, originally
It shouldn’t be too involved in government affairs.”
"Be close to politicians and stay away from politics. This is the true 'businessman's way'!"
"If this matter can get their support, then the money matter will definitely go smoothly. Even if they still don't support me on the surface, after this visit, even if they don't give me Li Ran
In order to save face, we still have to give face to such a big family, so the obstacles we face in private will definitely be reduced a lot."
"Of course, although this move is superficially suspected of betraying Dr. Zichan, my father-in-law made it very clear just now that merchants are in business. If we go to visit Feng Duan and Si Hei with heavy gifts,
, in short, it is just for the smooth implementation of Zi Qian, and the implementation of Zi Qian was originally designed for Dr. Zi Chan’s new policy. In this way, how can this move be said to be right for Zi Chan?
What about the midwife’s infidelity?”
"Haha, as the saying goes, 'a gentleman is loyal but not forgiving.' As long as our starting point is correct, even if we use some extraordinary means in the process, there is nothing wrong with it."
"So, if we can really prevent Feng Duan and Si Hei from taking the lead in hindering the implementation of Zi Qian. By then, with the magnanimity and wisdom of Dr. Zi Chan, how can we not see the way to this?"
To say that Ji Xian is Lao Jianghu does not just mean that he can hit the nail on the head.
More importantly, the method he proposed was very consistent with Ji's usual style of doing things.
After all, the Ji clan is a large merchant family, and it is their nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
And Zi Qian is very likely to become a new growth point for the Ji clan in the future. Since the faction headed by Feng Duan is hindering them from making money, the Ji clan will naturally come forward to lobby.
As the saying goes, etiquette first, then war, only in this way can it be considered just and right.
Therefore, even Li Ran couldn't help but respect him in awe of Ji Xian's move to guide the way.
This old man who has gone through countless trials and tribulations does not say a word, but when he speaks out, he can point out the important points for him. It can be said that he is as wise as a fool, nothing more than that.
After listening to Ji Le, he couldn't help but feel enlightened, and immediately felt great admiration for "Dad"'s great wisdom.
"That being the case, I'm afraid this gift will have to be carefully selected."
"Do what you like, do what you like. After all, giving gifts is to be delivered to people's hearts."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ran summoned the servant again, got pen and ink, and wrote a long list on a piece of paper.
In the end, Li Ran personally selected several good-looking maids.
"Oh? Is this for Dr. Zixi?"
"so smart!"
Li Ran gently scraped the tip of her nose.
"Since Dr. Zixi likes beauties, we must naturally satisfy his preferences."
"These maids were given by the clan elders when you and I got married. Now-->>
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It’s time for them to play their part.”
The smile on Li Ran's face gradually faded.
Ji Le also heard the hidden meaning in his words, and couldn't help but smile for a moment:
"Okay, okay, I know your husband is trying to make Leer feel at ease!"
Chapter 193 Imitate Shang Yang
The next day, Li Ran led Owl Yi and Chu Dang to the city gate.
As the capital of the Zheng State, Zheng Yi was the largest city in the Zheng State, and naturally had the largest number of villagers within its jurisdiction.
Li Ran's inspection tour of the countryside yesterday was widely circulated, so it was natural that today it attracted countless people to stop and watch.
Therefore, there was naturally a huge crowd at the city gate today.
People are the same no matter what era they are in when it comes to watching the excitement.
Li Ran, who came to the city gate at this moment, didn't talk much and went straight to the high platform that had been set up last night.
"Everyone! Li Ran, I am responsible for the money issue!"
"However, I heard yesterday that there are still many villagers who have doubts about Zi Qian. Therefore, Li came here specially today to dispel everyone's doubts."
"Have you seen this wooden pile?"
After Li Ran finished speaking, he pointed to a huge wooden stake not far from the high platform. It was about two feet long and one foot thick. It was bare and without any decoration.
All the villagers immediately turned their attention to this wooden pile.
Seeing this, Li Ran continued to shout:
"Of all the people present today, if anyone can carry this wooden stake alone and move forward ten feet, he will be exempted from the interest rate of 10%."
"If you move forward ten feet, the interest on your son's money will be completely waived!"
That's it! Isn't this the "money giving method" set up by Shang Yang at the beginning of his reform "back then" in order to win the trust of the people?
Shang Yang probably never would have thought that the idea he came up with hundreds of years later would be taken advantage of by Li Ran today!
In this era when the laws are not strict, the superiors want to convince the people below as quickly as possible. Apart from this, there is really no better way.
After Li Ran finished speaking, the villagers in the audience suddenly started whispering.
"Really? Is this it? Can you really give me money for free?"
"I don't believe it... How can such a good thing happen in this world?"
"No, no, I think it's true. You haven't heard of Li Ziming yet? He doesn't seem like the kind of person who can deceive others..."
The celebrity effect comes into play at this time.
If it were other officials who came here, the unknown ones would certainly not be trusted by the villagers, but those with a far-reaching reputation like Li Ran would be directly favored by the villagers.
The difference between these two is self-evident.
"However, Li has to say something ugly first. The money you received was given by me as a sacrifice to the clan, and there are other marks in it. Therefore, these money can only be used to buy a house.
Farm tools and emergency rations."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Not to mention that it is impossible to circulate in the shops where I offer sacrifices to my clan in various cities. Even if someone dares to exchange it for something else, if it is sold by my clan sacrifices,
If someone discovers it, he or she must immediately repay the principal and interest in full!”
"Come! Li has finished speaking. Is there any fellow villager willing to come forward and give it a try?!"
"Li has already asked someone to measure this wooden pile. It weighs only about two hundred pounds. I guess it shouldn't be too difficult for everyone, right?"
A good move to provoke the general.
Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, a peasant man stepped forward, rolled up his sleeves and trousers, eager to try.
Li Ran hurriedly encouraged him from the side:
"This man looks very strong at first glance. Please wait and see how far this man can move this wooden pile forward?!"
The man glanced at Li Ran on the stage, then at the wooden stakes on the ground, and walked forward without thinking.
I saw him hugging the wooden stake with both hands, uniting his waist and horse, and exerted a fierce force!
The next moment, his originally dark face immediately turned red, and the wooden stake suddenly began to shake under his arms.
This wooden stake really has some weight! But this farmer's boy is even more brute-strength!
Then, the man roared suddenly, and the wooden stake was immediately carried on his shoulders!
When everyone saw this, there was a burst of cheers.
When Li Ran saw it, he nodded happily and said:
"Good! What a strong man!"
The man weighed the wooden stake on his shoulders, as if looking for a position where he could balance it, and continued to move forward a few steps.
One foot!
Two feet!
…
"Eight feet! Nine feet!"
"Ten feet!"
As the man successfully moved the wooden stake ten feet forward, there was a burst of cheers from the crowd.
Afterwards, everyone gathered around the man and came to the stage.
I saw Li Ran taking the account book from Owl Yi, holding up a pen and asking:
"I don't know what your name is, and where do you live?"
The man heard the sound and said, "Cao Minwu lives in Dahuai Yiqiu, Zhengyi."
Li Ran couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Very good!"
"Dahuaiyiqiu family, I will be exempted from any interest on my money!"
Then, he opened the written slip with both hands to show it to everyone.
"Really exempt?!"
"No way! Is there really such a good thing in the world?"
"Wait and see again!"
When the villagers saw the account book in Li Ran's hand, they were excited and moved closer.
When the first person to eat the crab tastes the sweetness, the onlookers will naturally come forward enthusiastically.
Li Ran didn't waste any time. He took out fifty pieces of money and handed it to the farmer and said:
"This fifty pieces of money is loaned to you for one year, interest-free."
"This is Zi Qian's slip. When the day comes for return, please come with this slip."
After he finished speaking, Li Ran picked up his pen again and wrote two big words "Full Free" on the Zi Qian slip.
"By the way, I would like to ask this brother, how many acres of wasteland have been cultivated now?"
Li Ran looked at the farmer in the audience and asked again.
The farmer scratched his head and replied sheepishly:
"There are not enough boys in the family, but there are only two acres..."
In fact, why is it because they don't have enough boys? Even if they don't have enough boys, considering his size, it is easy for one person to farm five or six acres of land.
So, in the final analysis, they still don't really believe in the benefits of the New Deal to them, so the reclaimed wasteland is naturally not that much.
After hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help but smile slightly and said:
"With this little land, I'm afraid it won't be able to support my family, right?"
"Well... well, after sowing this year, the government will send people to the acceptance office to reclaim the number of acres of new fields. This is the field deed. When you take the field deed, let the inspection official write down the number of acres.
, so that we can collect taxes per mu in the future.”
The farmer took the money, bamboo slips, and field deeds from Li Ran one by one, but he didn't fully react for a moment, and still stood there in a daze.
This is actually not difficult to understand. After all, he has been a tenant of the "landlord" for more than ten years, and now he can truly own his own land for the first time. It is natural for him to be at a loss for a while.
And this became the first land reform in history.
Countless common people went from savages to slaves, and then from slaves to common people. After a long period of baptism, they finally ushered in their own fields!
This is undoubtedly a major historical moment!
This land reform will affect future generations for thousands of years!
The farmer standing there looked at the field deed in his hand, then looked up at Li Ran on the stand, as if he was stunned.
Li Ran couldn't help but smile when he saw this:
"Brother, please remember that interest-free money can only be borrowed once, not again or three times."
After he said this, there was a burst of laughter from the audience.
"It's true! Let me just say that this Li Ziming never lies to others!"
"What an eye-opener! There is such a good thing?!"
"Quick, quick, I'm coming too!"
Seeing that the farmer had indeed obtained the deed to the Ziqian field from Li Ran, the villagers in the audience immediately became excited and stepped forward one after another.
For a time, at the gate of the huge city, all men, women and children, old and young, were only interested in moving wooden stakes, and they had a great time playing there.
Based on this, Li Ran ordered his servants to register one by one. No matter how many feet they moved, they would issue corresponding interest-free slips according to the number, and then gave them money and even land deeds.
As a result, a vigorous land reform officially kicked off in the suburbs of Zhengyi.
