Chapter 869 Some regrets
In fact, not to mention the Emperor Zhou hundreds of years ago, when the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty decided to embark on the Northern Expedition, Feng Yong also proposed a loan.
It was just that the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty rejected it at that time.
At that time, the aristocratic families in Shu were not as well-behaved as they are now. If you want them to contribute money to support the Northern Expedition, just dream!
Who dares to believe that the Han Dynasty can defeat Wei?
Of course, the Han Prime Minister at that time shouted no, but his body was still very honest.
In the end, we organized a pre-sale of workshop quotas and raised a lot of money.
Even took the high-quality assets of Nanxiang as collateral.
With the prime minister’s treasure at his side, Governor Feng believed that he could do something about it.
After all, issuance of bonds also depends on timing.
First of all, there must be credit, secondly there must be interests, and finally the target group must have money.
As for the speed of news release and dissemination…
In this era, big cities are the largest gathering places of wealth.
It is impossible to engage in national bonds because communication and transportation are not allowed.
But in major cities where a lot of wealth has accumulated, it is still barely possible to issue local government bonds.
Calculating the time it would take for the Hu people from Xihai County to go south to Liangzhou, it would be less than a month, so time was very tight.
But Governor Feng didn’t want to make too much money.
His target group is those wealthy families concentrated in the four core counties and cities in Liangzhou.
Especially Jiuquan County governs Lufu County, and Zhangye County governs Zhide County.
Because Xihai County is directly north of Jiuquan County.
There is a river in Jiuquan County that originates from the Qilian Mountains, passes through Lufu City, and then joins Weishui in the north.
And the weak water happens to flow through the city of Zhangye County.
The confluence of these two rivers is just south of the point where weak water enters the quicksand.
In other words, these two big cities can directly use water transportation to transport grain, and they can also go directly to the destination where troops are required to be garrisoned, and they can even follow the river.
As for the means of transportation, it is naturally sheepskin rafts or cowhide rafts, which are unique to Liangzhou and are simple and convenient.
So the key targets of this money trap are none other than the gangsters in these two cities.
Without further ado, the governor's office issued the official document as quickly as possible.
At the same time, contact the wealthy family who have the ability to do this big deal.
Not to mention ordinary officials, even wealthy landowners with hundreds or even thousands of acres in their families were not qualified to participate in this matter.
Only those big guys who can buy tens of thousands of acres will be invited.
How many sheep can you raise if you buy a thousand acres?
You are not afraid of being embarrassed, but Governor Feng still finds it ugly.
Of course, it can also be a combination of several companies, just like Longyou.
The difference lies in who owns the pasture nominally.
Liangzhou has one good thing, that is, there are many horses.
Not to mention the government, even some wealthy families have special fast horses to deliver news.
Moreover, the four counties of Liangzhou are like sugar-coated haws on a stick. Official documents start from Guzang and run westward along the official road.
There is no need to turn around, you can directly notify the three counties in the west all the way.
So the transmission of messages is quite fast.
What Feng Yong didn't expect was that as soon as the news came out, the Guzang wealthy family who was the first to learn about the situation had already exploded!
No one knows what kind of place Juyanze is than these natives.
Zhang Qian left Yangguan and entered Juyan to communicate with the northern grasslands;
Sang Hongyang personally formulated the policy of colonizing Juyan;
Dou Rong took Juyan and ruled the five counties of Liangzhou...
It is no exaggeration to say that there are countless fertile fields in Juyanze.
More importantly, from Juyan you can directly enter the desert and trade with the Hu people.
Now that Governor Feng is preparing to regain Xihai County, where does he also want to open the grassland in Liangzhou?
Then wool...
Ahem, actually the pastures are not important, everyone just wants to revive the Han Dynasty.
After all, it has been the territory of the Han Dynasty since ancient times, right?
"Feng Shijun, why do you favor Zhangye Jiuquan but underestimate the power of Dunhuang?! The Zhang family in Dunhuang has always followed the wishes of the monarch!"
After Zhang Hua (Zhang Gong's younger brother) received the news, he immediately came to see Feng Yong. Because he was too eager, his words were a little rude.
Feng Jishi, who was teaching them both to call daddy, was stunned when he heard this:
“Why did Zhang Canjun say this?”
In order to express his loyalty to the Han Dynasty, Zhang Gong asked his son to go to the Western Regions.
Feng Yong naturally did not lose his temper, so he asked Zhang Hua to serve as a recorder in the governor's office and join the army.
After all, Zhang Hua still has some abilities.
“Why were the first batch of pasture shares in Xihai County sold only in Zhide (Zhangye County) and Lufu (Jiuquan County)?”
“Of course it’s because these two counties are close to Xihai County!”
Feng Jishi replied matter-of-factly.
I will tell you that I urgently need a batch of money and food now?
By the time you transport grain from Dunhuang to where the weak water flows into the quicksand, the day lilies will be cold!
Of course it is more convenient to collect money and grain on the spot.
The so-called share of the first batch of pastures, of course, was because I was afraid that it would not be sold, so I made an excuse.
Otherwise, if only ten thousand acres are sold out of ten thousand acres, wouldn’t it be a loss of life for a person?
So we first use 100,000 acres to test the water.
In fact, it’s like treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor, and deal with emergencies first.
"Your Majesty, the officials in other counties and counties in Liangzhou also have the desire to serve the country. Just like my Zhang family, they can also do their best."
Zhang Hua stamped his feet and said anxiously, "If there is an opportunity to serve the country, but I miss it, my brother will probably beat me and scold me again."
Zhang Canjun, I’ve seen this look on your face too many times...
Governor Feng rolled his eyes twice, coughed, his expression remained unchanged, and said comfortingly:
"Zhang Shenjun doesn't need to do this. Didn't he say that this is only the first batch. Specific regulations can be formulated only after they have been tried in Zhide and Lufu cities."
“If everyone is determined to serve the country, I will arrange a second batch.”
Having said this, Governor Feng felt a little regretful:
I feel that the price of this pasture seems to be too low. These big dog owners are really rich!
“So that’s it, the lower official was being reckless.”
After hearing this, Zhang Hua looked relaxed and relieved, and apologized quickly.
His previous appearance was half true and half false.
Deliberately acting anxious, but actually trying to test Feng Yong.
At this time, I learned that the first batch of places was just a trial, and I was naturally happy.
“It doesn’t matter, Zhang Canjun is dedicated to serving the country...”
When Feng Junhou said this, he felt sick for a moment, and then continued:
“From what I heard from Zhang Shenjun, it seems that everyone is willing to pay for food and land?”
Zhang Hua nodded and did not hide anything:
“The official came here this time because he was entrusted by the sergeants of Guzang City and wanted to ask the prince what the regulations are going to be...”
A city sergeant?
Which officials?
Feng Yong smiled slightly:
“Everyone has been overly worried. Last winter, everyone worked together to help the governor’s office tide over the difficulties. Am I such an ungrateful person?”
“The first batch was sold in Zhide and Lufu because they are the closest to Xihai County and are convenient for transporting grain.”
"Zhang Canjun might as well go back and tell everyone that after the first batch of places is sold out, there will be a second batch soon. Everyone can prepare money and food first."
“I understand, I will go down and inform everyone immediately.”
“Go.”
“The official resigned.”
After Zhang Hua’s figure disappeared, Governor Feng could no longer hide the excitement on his face. He suddenly punched his fist fiercely and laughed:
“Developed!”
“Developed!”
Both of them imitated the behavior of their elders, waving their little chubby hands and shouting in a sweet voice.
"Ha ha…"
Feng Yong lifted her high.
The daughter immediately screamed with joy.
Putting down both his hands and asking Amei to be called over to take care of his children, Governor Feng hurried to the secretariat.
Just as he arrived at the door of the secretary's duty room, he heard Zhang Xingyi's slightly irritable voice coming from inside:
"No, no! If there is anything good to see, the announcement has been sent out. Are they illiterate? Do they need to come here to inquire about the news?"
Entering the room, I saw a little female secretary who was a little helpless and lowered her head to be scolded.
Hmm, this look should be the female student selected from the school last year.
Seeing Feng Yong come in, Secretary Zhang waved his hand and asked the younger secretary to step back.
The little secretary breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly saluted Feng Yong, and then ran away with the train of his skirt.
"What's the matter?"
Feng Yong sat opposite Secretary Zhang and asked.
“You’re so stupid! You have to report such a small thing all day long and you think I’m not busy enough…”
Secretary Zhang complained about the people below, and then looked at Feng Yong, "Come here at this time, but what's the matter?"
Feng Yong nodded, leaned back on the chair, and said with a relaxed expression:
“You don’t have to worry about money and food this year.”
Zhang Xingyi’s face did not change, as if he had expected it, and nodded:
“The land in Xihai County was sold at a good price.”
“Huh? You know?”
Feng Yong immediately sat up straight and asked in surprise.
“Is that possible?”
Zhang Xingyi raised his head proudly and pouted towards the door:
“Including the one just now, there are at least three or four groups of people who want to get information from me today.”
“It’s a great thing like collecting money and food, but you’re still so impatient?”
“Hey!” Zhang Xingyi rolled his eyes at Feng Yong, “How do you collect it? Don’t store it in the warehouse? How do you distribute it...”
“Don’t be busy with these things? When it comes time to start, I’m afraid I’ll be exhausted!”
“While we still have some free time now, it’s time to finalize the regulations. Do you think everyone is like you and doesn’t care about anything all day long?”
Governor Feng glanced at the door. He estimated that there were a group of secretaries outside waiting to come in and report, so he had no choice but to make out with the big secretary now.
He stood up and said, "I know you are busy, so I will cook the food myself today as a reward."
Zhang Xingyi’s eyes narrowed: “That’s pretty much it.”
"Also, we can prepare the food and grass now. I plan to send troops to Jiuquan immediately."
Zhang Xingyi hesitated: "The treasury must have some reserves..."
“I’ll teach you to be good and send an official document in the name of the governor’s office. Anyone who wants to buy the second batch of places can pay a deposit now.”
Zhang Xingyi’s eyes suddenly widened: “Deposit?”
“Yes, the quota is so tight, so naturally it’s first come, first served. After paying the deposit, the second batch will go on sale, in order of first come, first served.”
“Are the quotas tight?”
“If I say I’m nervous, I’m nervous. Just sell less and give me fewer names. How can I force them to pay if I’m not nervous?”
There will still be a trust to sell the house in future generations!
In newly opened properties, only one unit is left in half a day.
Going back half a month later, there was still only one set left.
I went back a month later. The salesperson said the final set, and several waves of people came to see it...
After the decoration was completed and I moved in, I stood downstairs at night out of boredom and found that less than half of the windows were lit.
Then the salesperson called: Brother, there is a customer who doesn’t want to buy a house. The house is very good, even better than the one you saw before. I want to ask if you have any relatives or friends who want to buy a house?
Get the **** out of here!
“Oh, by the way, don’t forget to tell them that if you don’t want to buy it later, the deposit will not be refunded.”
At any rate, Governor Feng finally knows how great it is to sell land in later generations.
That’s how I set the rules, love or not!
Looking at the shameless face of the man opposite, Zhang Xingyi suddenly felt, how blind did she have to be to fall in love with him so much?
Just as a big secretary who wants to break every dollar into two parts, I think that soon I will no longer have to live such a tight life.
The face is disdainful, but the heart is already happy.
“Okay, I know what to do.”
Having eaten so much saliva from King Feng Gui, coupled with his political talent, this kind of thing is easy to do.
Feng Jishi chuckled, winked at the secretary, and then went out humming a song.
The soldiers and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first.
After solving the problem of food and grass, the next step is to solve the problem of which troops to move.
Amei took Shuangshuang and Ah Chong outside. Governor Feng said hello and walked into the inner room.
General Guan Da is half-lying on the couch to rest his mind.
Governor Feng sat on the edge of the couch and rubbed General Guan's legs.
“I heard that Zhang Canjun came to talk about the affairs of Xihai County, and then Alang went to see Siniang. Could it be that something has changed?”
General Guan opened his eyes and asked warmly.
The words may seem ordinary, but they contain sharp edges.
Hinting that even if General Guan doesn't show up, he still controls everything in the Governor's Mansion.
Governor Feng coughed:
"Yes, I came here just to tell Xijun some good news. The land in Xihai County is very popular."
“It is estimated that after conquering the Western Sea, we will still have enough money to repair the fortresses of the former Han Dynasty (i.e. the Great Wall, called fortresses in the Han Dynasty).”
Guan Ji's eyes lit up and she smiled: "This is really good news. Did Zhang Hua tell Alang?"
“That’s right, I see Zhang Hua’s attitude. I’m afraid he’s worried because the heroes from Guzang and Dunhuang are not in the first batch.”
Having said this, Feng Yong finally revealed his true thoughts, "I have not considered this matter. This Xihai County is really a treasure."
“If we can really manage it again, not to mention the pasture, but just the fertile land, the price will be far more than this.”
During the process of running back and forth, Feng Yong also figured out something:
Because of the emergence of woolen materials, tea, brown sugar, spirits, etc., the mere fact that they could directly enter the grassland trade was enough to drive the Liangzhou family crazy.
With a workshop, Juyanze can also produce its own wool.
If the cost is further reduced, who wouldn’t be crazy to replace it?
The best quality farmland in the Han Dynasty can cost ten thousand yuan per acre.
Of course, this is the price in the core areas of the Central Plains.
The best farmland in the frontier costs about two thousand to three thousand qian.
The land in Yanze is naturally the best land in the frontier, so Feng Yongcai regrets that he sold it cheaply.
Guan Ji smiled and shook her head:
“Selling land means selling land, but where to sell it and what to use it for, they don’t have to say it, only we say it. There is no fertile land, only pasture.”
When Governor Feng heard this, he laughed out loud.
Sure enough, the couple is connected to each other!
“Who do you think is better to send to lead the army this time?”
For such a small matter, there is no need for Governor Feng to take action personally, otherwise it would be too embarrassing.
Only people with the rank of generals in the Wei thief's title are worthy of Feng's assassination.
(End of this chapter)