Chapter 593: Geng Wang is sad, Geng Zhong makes plans
Therefore, after Shen Tang thought about it, he sent a message to Shao Youcai, asking him to sell these grains and grass to Wang Huai.
In this way, even if you sacrifice your own connections, the army will not be left without food.
What Shen Tang didn't expect was that after Shao Youcai knew the reason, he not only secretly blamed the court for being unfair to Shen Tang, but he was even more dissatisfied with Wang Huaixiang and others who came to take over! After all, he could come to replace Shen Tang. Damn it, who is it if it’s not the enemy?
Therefore, although he did not want to go against Shen Tang's words, he secretly played a trick and just dragged the matter out, which would not only make Wang Huaizhen and others miserable, but also gain some benefits.
When Wang Huaichu has no choice but to sell grain by himself, wouldn't he be able to set whatever price he wants?
Although it is not a good thing to make the country poor and make money, who asked these people to deal with Shen Tang unjustly in the first place?
So, Shao Youcai dragged the team's food and fodder around, and was not in a hurry to look for Wang Huaichen, which also resulted in Wang Huaicheng's current situation...
Although the handover of Chengdu Fulu was not smooth, it was finally completed. Wang Huaichen took over and Shen Tang left.
But there is still no clue about the Lianli City matter! Geng Wang, the county magistrate, has been in Lianli City for more than ten days. Let alone controlling Lianli City, even if he wants to recruit some available manpower, he cannot do it.
Moreover, now that the Shen Mansion is closed, many of those doing business quietly left when they saw the chaos in Lianli City.
Now, the originally bustling trading market has become deserted!
If this continues, let alone performing meritorious services or amassing money, it will be a light crime if the court does not punish him.
After all, it is well known that Lianli City was booming before, but under the governance of you, the county magistrate, it has become extremely depressed. Whose fault is it not yours?
Therefore, Geng Wang almost thought about it, but for a while, there was no way to break the situation.
"Why!"
In his small courtyard, Geng Wang sighed helplessly and drank all the wine in his glass in one gulp! If he had known that Lianli City would be in such a situation, he would never have come back even if he had to wait three more years! This What a great place it is, it’s your own paradise.
Unfortunately, now that I am trapped in it, it is difficult to find a way out.
If this continues, even if the imperial court sends other officials to assist it, it may not be possible.
"grown ups……"
There was a soft knock on the door, but Geng Zhong walked in.
Seeing Geng Zhong, Geng Wang's mood finally improved a little. Geng Zhong's abilities were limited, but he was loyal to him. It was not in vain that he had always been fond of him.
"Why are you here?
Is there any relaxation in the transactions between the two cities today?"
Geng Wang asked.
Geng Zhong shook his head helplessly, "Sir, there are only some scattered transactions, and the total is only more than a thousand taels."
More than a thousand taels is quite a lot, but it is far different from before.
You must know that when Shen Mansion controlled the two cities, the minimum transaction amount was around ten thousand taels. There were even occasional large transactions, with one transaction amounting to tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands taels.
Otherwise, how could a huge tax of one hundred thousand taels be collected in just a few months?
"Why!"
Geng Wang helplessly shook his head.
"Sir, if this continues, I'm afraid the court will question you."
Geng Zhong said softly.
Hearing this, Geng Wang couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Why don't I know this?
However, those merchants do not obey our orders, can we still force them to stay?
Furthermore, even if you want to force them to stay, there are not many merchants in these two cities now..."
Geng Zhong rolled his eyes, leaned next to Geng Wang and whispered, "Sir, I have a plan, maybe it can work."
"oh?"
Geng Wang was stunned for a moment, "Just tell me!"
"These merchants have always put their interests first. If that's the case, let's give them some benefits first! First of all, the taxes in Lianli City are extremely high, so we directly exempted them from the taxes.
Secondly, the Shen family will give a jade plaque and flag to the merchants who traded here before, and adults can do the same."
"If there are no taxes, how can we account to the court?"
Geng Wang frowned and said.
Geng Zhong chuckled, "Sir, as long as we recruit these merchants and wait until they get used to the transactions in Lianli City, are we still worried about not having money?
When the time comes, your Excellency will first find a way to control their lifeline. Even if you raise taxes, how can they leave easily?"
Geng Wang thought for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, in that case, spread the news quickly! Give these merchants as many benefits as possible..."
"You obey, villain!"
After cupping his hands, Geng Zhong said again, "My lord, in addition to finding a way to rescue these merchants, there is one more thing that needs your consideration."
"The Shen Mansion in Lianli City is a threat to you after all.
Moreover, with the Shen family here, you will not be able to use your hands freely, and there may be some conspiracy against you.
Ever since the Lord entered Lianli City, he has encountered obstacles at every turn. I would not believe it if the Shen Mansion was not behind it.
Therefore, if you want to completely control this Lianli City, you must first eradicate the Shen Mansion."
Geng Wang nodded slightly, "Of course! However, this Shen Mansion has no fault at this time, and its prestige is not small. Furthermore, I don't have the manpower in my hands now, so even if I want to deal with this Shen Mansion, it will be difficult."
"Sir, if you want to deal with the Shen Mansion, you won't be able to do it easily.
I can't tell, I'm afraid I need to be more ruthless..." A bit of ruthlessness flashed in Geng Zhong's eyes.
"oh?"
Geng Wang frowned, "Is there something wrong with this?
Moreover, even if we wanted to do this, we don’t have the manpower.”
"Have you forgotten, sir, why did we come here?
Wasn't it that Shen Tang was at fault and His Majesty was suspicious of him?
In this case, even if something happens to the Shen Mansion, Your Majesty will not only not blame you, but will secretly remember your name in your heart.
After all, it is not easy to manage this Shen Tang.
As for manpower, you don’t need to worry! Sir, do you still remember Wei San who accompanied me to visit you the day before yesterday?”
"You mean that down-and-out golden man?"
In the past few days, this Jin man had only come to visit him once with Geng Zhong, so Geng Wang had some impressions.
Geng Zhong nodded, "Sir, do you know who this kid is?"
Before Geng Wang could speak, Geng Zhong continued, "He has nearly a thousand people under his command, and they are fierce horse bandits that dominate several states around here! This Lienli City is special. If these people can be used by the Lord,
, Sir, why worry about not being able to control this Lianli City?"