Chapter 118 Too much money, need to spend it
Boom, boom, boom...
"It's over, it's over! Everyone lined up and came to collect their wages."
In the evening, when the setting sun was already halfway down from the horizon, several foremen beat the gong and shouted loudly among the workers.
Hearing the voice of the foreman, all the workers put down their work one after another, and lined up in front of the foreman.
After that, they handed in their badges one by one, and then received their own wages.
Looking at the six big bills in their hands, the workers who were still a little tired suddenly had a happy smile on their faces.
After receiving the wages.
Some workers from other counties simply didn’t go back at night because the distance was too far. A group of people got together in twos and threes, bought some grain from the [Temporary Grain Shop] set up by Mo Jun, and then cooked rice on the spot.
And some workers whose homes are closer to the 'Huaihui Mountain' did not go back directly. Instead, they first bought some grain at the [Temporary Grain Shop] set up by Mo Jun, and then went back to their respective homes.
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not far away.
Looking at the civilians under his family, with a smile from the heart on their faces, Chen Jinghui also had a hint of relief in his eyes.
However, Chen Jinghui was also a little puzzled, and couldn't help but turned around and asked, "My lord, why don't you send them food directly, instead you send money first, and then ask them to spend money to buy food?"
Now the monetary system of the entire Central Plains is unstable. In troubled times, even the purchasing power of gold fluctuates greatly.
So the common people in various countries now trust food and cloth more than coins.
This is also the reason why those workers who are close to home want to exchange for food as soon as they have money.
And Mr. Mo had just copied the whole family of the He clan not long ago, not only seized a large sum of gold coins, but also obtained more than a hundred thousand shi of grain.
If these grains were directly used as wages for settlement, even if the price was slightly lower, Chen Jinghui felt that these workers would accept it, and maybe they would be happier.
Facing Chen Jinghui's question, Mo Jun didn't intend to hide it. He raised the wine bottle and took a sip, and said directly: "It's very simple. Only when things like coins are in circulation can they generate sufficient market value."
"If all the coins were piled together for a long time, they would be nothing more than a pile of scrap metal."
Actually, Mo Jun himself has accumulated too many gold coins.
But I really can't blame him, mainly because so far, Mo Jun really has no chance to spend these gold coins.
Because he did a bit too much in "no money business".
Just like this time.
Originally, it was estimated that the construction of [Xinmo Mansion] would cost a small sum of money.
As a result, I didn't expect that someone would come to 'send money' before my house was built.
After copying the He family, Mo Jun didn’t count all kinds of real estate shops, and he earned more than 50,000 gold coins and more than 100,000 shi of grain just for working capital.
In addition, because of the 'sharp-mouthed man' incident, the Lu clan apologized to Mr. Mo and gave another 10,000 gold coins as a gift.
Simple calculations.
Come and go.
Jun Mo is building a house now, not only did he not spend a penny so far, he even made at least tens of thousands of gold coins.
This is also the reason why Mr. Mo had a sudden whim, and wanted to cultivate the entire 'Huaihui Mountain' into [Xin Mo Mansion].
In fact, a large part of the reason is that there is too much money and no place to burn it.
And even so.
Mr. Mo’s current private property is still increasing day by day...
【Sky Sky Pill】
【Sugar】
As the scale of Mo Jun's Chamber of Commerce is getting bigger and bigger, these two businesses alone can bring Mo Jun a net profit of three to four thousand gold coins every month after deducting all kinds of taxes.
Then there is Han Fei's monthly dividend...
As well as obtaining various business resources after swallowing the [Sifang Chamber of Commerce] in Nanjun, now [Xiong Chumo Chamber of Commerce] is a variety of miscellaneous commercial businesses every month, which is another big income.
Mr. Mo's first bucket of gold was originally when he went to Korea to hide from the limelight, and made a fortune from Han Fei and Jade Tiger, earning tens of thousands of gold coins.
As a result years passed.
This first pot of gold has not been spent yet.
Before, in Nanjun, I could still spend a little every day. I went to the dance hall to listen to the music, and learned the dance moves from the dancers in the major dance halls.
But now in Hanzhong, Mo Jun really has money and has no place to spend it.
"Xiong Da, hurry up and move the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce here. When the [Xinmo Mansion] is completed, I will grant you a piece of land near this place to build the headquarters of the [Xiong Chumo Chamber of Commerce]."
Speaking of which, until now, [Xiong Chumo Chamber of Commerce] has not yet had a formal headquarters.
After swallowing the business of [Sifang Chamber of Commerce] in Nanjun, [Xiong Chumo Chamber of Commerce] is currently only shifting its main business focus to Nanjun, but that is not the headquarters.
Now, Mr. Mo has initially stabilized, and Hanzhong County is his own fief, so naturally he has to gradually transfer his power to this side.
"This subordinate understands." Xiong Da nodded and took the matter down seriously.
"In addition, after the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce is completed, I will allocate another 100,000 gold coins to you, and you will ask people to build the breeding farm together according to the plan I have made before."
Mo Jun has been studying poultry and livestock for several years. Although the research on poultry and livestock has been intermittent in these years, up to now, Mo Jun has also formulated a complete breeding process.
Coupled with the help of the "red dates" from the land of Yaogui in recent years, the prevention and treatment of various diseases of poultry and livestock have also achieved initial results.
"I see."
Xiong Da looked calm, and now he is more and more calm, and he can hardly see the figure of the 'skinny monkey' back then.
However, although the conversation between Mo Jun and Xiong Da was calm, the understatement of "one hundred thousand gold coins" in their words shocked Chen Jinghui, Yue Nu and others on the spot.
What is the concept of 100,000 gold coins?
Let alone Yuenu, it is not an easy matter for the entire Yin Yang family to take out this money.
After all, in the arena, being able to fight and being able to make money are completely irrelevant concepts.
Although Yuenu knew that Mo Jun had a chamber of commerce, she never thought that Mo Jun's chamber of commerce could make so much money?
Randomly took out 100,000 gold coins, just to build a so-called 'breeding farm'.
Such a big deal.
Even some old noble families may not be able to make a move.
This is not the most critical.
To know.
Mr. Mo’s background is no secret in Qin State.
Mr. Mo, who was born as a refugee, naturally cannot have anyone behind him to help him.
in other words.
Such a large amount of wealth was entirely created by Mo Jun alone.
Yuenu's beautiful eyes flickered, looking at this young man who was not as old as her, her mood became more and more complicated
"Then, Governor Chen..."
While Chen Jinghui was still immersed in the shock of the "100,000 gold coin investment", Mo Jun said again: "I will allocate another 50,000 gold coins to you, and this 50,000 gold coins will be regarded as my investment."
"At that time, I will give you a map, and you will send out a notice to dig and build several large reservoirs in various places in Hanzhong County according to the positions marked on the map by me."
"Then send people to catch river fish from the Hanshui River and throw them into the reservoir to raise them."
"As for the follow-up raising issue, I will send someone to manage it."
"do you understand?"
Before Chen Jing could recover, suddenly another '50,000 gold coin' was dropped on his head, and Chen Jing was baffled at that time.
For a while.
Seeing that Chen Jinghui finally came to his senses in a daze, he nodded quickly and said, "I understand, I understand! On behalf of the people of Hanzhong County, I thank Lord Shengping for your kindness."
Chen Jinghui is not a person who does not know what is good or bad.
He is very clear that the '50,000 gold coins' allocated by Mo Jun this time is said to be an investment, but in fact it is completely promoting the people's livelihood and economy in Hanzhong.
Mr. Mo waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "You don't need to thank me or anything, but I'm ugly. The '50,000 gold coins' allocated by me are not to satisfy some people's selfish desires."
"This gentleman's money is not the public's money. If I find out that something that makes me unhappy happens, then this gentleman will have to make the whole Hanzhong unhappy."
"Do you understand what I mean? Governor Chen!"
When Chen Jinghui heard this, the cold sweat on his forehead burst out immediately, and he hurriedly fell to his knees and said, "This matter must be personally supervised by the officials, and some nasty things will never be allowed to happen."
Mr. Mo nodded in satisfaction, and said, "That's good. I'm a civil servant, and I don't like fighting and killing."
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After saying this.
The air in the entire courtyard seemed to be silent.
Not to mention Chen Jinghui, even Xiong Da, Xiong Er, Yue Nu and others who have been following Mo Jun all dare not answer this question.
The main reason is that I am worried that I will be easily struck by lightning if I tell nonsense with my eyes open.
"Ahem~~"
Aware of the strange atmosphere at the scene, Xiong Da also changed the subject tactfully, saying: "Boss, recently there have been some unfavorable rumors circulating among the people, do you need to send someone to investigate?"
The "unfavorable rumors" that Xiong Da said was naturally about the fact that Mo Jun took farmland from various landlords and nobles, but did not return it to the common people, but still collected 50% of the tax.
This incident was nothing unusual. After all, the farmer's own field was taken away by others, which is naturally not something to be happy about.
It is normal for others to scold you in private.
But the problem is that the news travels too fast.
Ordinary people in ancient times mainly relied on word of mouth to spread news, but Hanzhong County said it was not big or small. If there was any news, even if the government issued a notice, it would probably not spread to every place in less than half a month. villages and towns.
But this time, it has not been five days since Mo Jun bought the farmland from the big landlords and nobles. The details of Mo Jun's purchase of the land and the collection of 50% of the tax have already spread all over Hanzhong County. up.
Even now, the entire Hanzhong County has faint signs of 'popular grievances'.
This speed of news dissemination, but anyone with a little experience can see the problem.
"No need."
Facing Xiong Da's question, Mo Jun waved his hand indifferently and said: "It's okay, since they want to scold, it's good to let them scold."
Mr. Mo's reaction was obviously beyond the expectations of Xiong Da and others.
After all, in their opinion, the most valuable thing about Mo Jun is not his official position or money, but his reputation.
Logically speaking.
Right now, Mo Jun should be the one most anxious about slandering his own reputation.
On the contrary, when Chen Jinghui saw Mo Jun's reaction, he couldn't help flashing a look of surprise and surprise in his eyes.
Xiong Da, Yuenv, and Zhuyeqing are all people in the Jianghu, so the way of thinking about problems will naturally be biased towards the thinking habits of the Jianghu.
However, Chen Jinghui belongs to the officialdom, and his thinking is more often from the perspective of the officialdom.
Without a doubt.
From the perspective of Jiang Hu, it is obviously a bad thing for Mo Jun's reputation to be slandered.
But from the perspective of officialdom, it may be a good thing that Mo Jun's reputation has dropped a little now.
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(end of this chapter)