Chapter 508 Let’s plant sugar cane together
Li Mu finished taking care of the business and had just stretched when his maid came in and reminded her, "Madam, do you want Mr. Li 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.
Following 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 made her somewhat relieved.
"I have a small restaurant with special rations here. You can let them make whatever you want to eat at any time. You don't have to worry about me."
Li Mu shook his head.
Nowadays, the expansion and development of various workshops in Nanxiang, and the management of the workshops is comparable to the family of the rich.
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 be dispatched 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 canteen with the crowd to eat, and rarely uses the small restaurant.
“Listen to the people below, you have been raising chickens and ducks well these days, why is this goose still there?”
As long as Li Tong could complete the tasks she assigned and 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."
Li Tong showed nervousness on his face.
Li Mu is now in charge of thousands of people, how could Li Tong's little thoughts be hidden from her?
She didn't try to point it out, but just gave a brief reminder, "I don't understand these things. Since you said it's useful, just keep it, as long as it doesn'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 replied, "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? Do you have anything to do with 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 he has no real talent. He is also arrogant and arrogant. He has repeatedly made arrogant remarks and offended others, but he doesn't know how to restrain himself. 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. The big house was eager to win over the high officials in the court, and actually wanted to send her out like a commodity without listening to her opinions at all.
This not only made her extremely angry, 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 of Li Mu's life.
Look 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.
In the case of the Han Dynasty, people were granted the title of marquis even before they were crowned weak.
And his own status has also continued to rise.
Not to mention the weavers in the workshop, but also the people who came to Nanxiang from outside to find a job, how many people dared not to listen to her?
Mother Mu in Nanxiang, not to mention Hanzhong, even Jincheng, has a certain reputation.
It's just a pity... I was not able to 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'm here because I was entrusted by the master to give you a gift." something."
"what?"
"They are all the daily needs of the lady, such as silk and forging. There are also some supplements. The lady has a lot of hard work in Nanxiang, so she should pay attention to her health."
"This 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 burst out laughing when he heard this, with sarcasm in his eyes, "This is really rare. I didn't expect that people in the clan could still remember me."
“I’m just kidding, I’m the most outstanding woman in our Li family...”
The steward quickly flattered him.
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 you around the bush. 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 Shiro, he’s visiting Magistrate Li now.”
“Li Julang?”
Li Mu was really surprised. He was the legitimate son of the eldest family, and he was going to visit Magistrate Li? County Magistrate Li was born in the Li family of Nanzhong, and the Li family of Nanzhong was now considered to be on the rise, even surpassing the Li family of 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 Dafang wants to use the previous method to do things in Nanxiang, I’m afraid he will be disappointed.
Thinking of this, Li Mu relaxed again and asked condescendingly, "What is Li Juro doing here?"
"I just know that the clan is going to open up some wasteland in Nanzhong, so I want to come to Nanxiang to make some reservations. 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 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.
After learning about Zhuge Lao Yao's sinister plan in Nanzhong, Feng Yong went to the Prime Minister to discuss a business and shamelessly recommended Dongfeng Express.
Now the Nanzhong Nijiang Governor's Mansion 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, took 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.
As for how to sell labor, to whom, the delivery of labor during the period, the circulation of various materials, etc., there is no need for the Dudu Mansion to worry about these complicated matters. Dongfeng Express will naturally handle them to the satisfaction and peace of mind of the Dudu Mansion.
Behind Dongfeng Express is the Xinghan Hui, and the leader of the Xinghan Hui 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 powerful in intimidating 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.
Whoever wants to open a manor to grow sugar cane in Nanzhong must not get Feng Yong’s approval?
How about leaving the sugar cane for yourself to eat?
At least so far, no one would think of going to Nanzhong to grow food.
How much money can be made by going to Nanzhong to open a manor to grow food? Apart from the inheritance that can be used as an 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 be a guarantee, and then take the money to Nanzhong to find someone to buy labor.
In other words, Dafang may have already negotiated terms with Dongfeng Express in Feng Langjun's hands, so he went to Nanxiang to specially customize the notes as a voucher.
What just makes Li Mu wonder is, how could Dafang take such a big risk?
“The clan also believes that Feng Langjun can make candy?”
"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 replied honestly that this kind of thing would soon spread to Nanxiang, and there was nothing to hide.
Perhaps County Magistrate Li of Nanxiang has got the news, but he just didn't inform Mrs. Mu.
After all, this kind of thing has little to do with Li Mu, because Liufang's focus is currently on Hanzhong, and it has 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 wanted to ask, "Did Feng Langjun agree?", but suddenly remembered that since Dafang wanted to customize the tickets, he must have got in touch with Feng Langjun.
It's just that Feng Langjun is now the chief 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 past actions, and finally came to a conclusion: It couldn't be wrong, this must be 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 men are 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 in her heart, she actually takes Feng Yong as a 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 get involved in it: What is Feng Langjun's purpose this time?
Of course Feng Yong had a purpose. His most direct purpose was 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 closely related to Du Qiong, Qin Mi and others.
So Feng Yong drew another big cake in Nanzhong: sugarcane sugar production.
This was originally drawn by him for the brothers of the Xinghan Society, but now he realized that this Nanzhong thing was really too big.
With such a large piece of land, the Xinghan Hui brothers alone cannot occupy much of it. The most they can do is occupy some land that is easy to develop and transport.
But most of the powerful are poor, and this situation has not fundamentally changed yet, not to mention that their families have already spent a lot of money and food in Hanzhong.
So for the development of Nanzhong, Feng Yong and his brothers from the Xinghan Society finally felt that they were a little unable to do what they wanted.
So he set his sights on the aristocratic families: it seemed that he should bleed them again and subsidize the brothers in the guild.
The last big thing Feng Yong did before going to Yuejun to take office was to boil the jaggery sent by the Zhang family in Wu County into brown sugar, and then gave each of the brothers in the Xinghan Club 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 that sugar cane can really make sugar!
Nanzhong, Nanzhong!
Grow sugar cane, grow sugar cane!
Everyone in the Xinghan Hui 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…
Labour?
have.
Land?
have.
But everyone looked through their pockets and found that they were already a little short of money.
After all, the horse farm also costs money for food.
You cannot print too many temporary currency woolen cloth notes at once. If something goes wrong, Zhuge Lao Yao 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.
At present, Xinghuihui’s Nanzhong sugarcane estate plan is 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, so we can be powerful." Let’s unite.”
Someone asked Feng Yong humbly what a strong 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 we sell it a little more expensively. They can understand it. Dongfeng Express should also charge some errand fees.”
“In this way, we have solved the immediate difficulties, and they have reaped the benefits in the future, and everyone is happy.”
However, some people still felt that letting aristocratic families 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 any 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.
At the very beginning, I must trick everyone into planting it first, and the price must be high, high, high, high.
When the supply is sufficient, we will follow the market price.
When the supply exceeds demand, I have the final say on the purchase price, and I will not sell it? Then just wait for the rotten ground!
Of course, Feng Yong did not dare to take the last step, otherwise he would mess up the unity of the Han Dynasty and affect the Northern Expedition. Maybe Zhuge Lao Yao would sacrifice his blood to the peasant uncle...
No, it should be called local indigenous people.
Even if Old Demon Zhuge thought he was still useful and was reluctant to let him die, he might still have to hang him up and beat him to half-death.
(End of this chapter)