Fortunately, Duanmu Nanfeng gave his full support, and the ships of grain and grass he sent were free of charge. However, no matter how big Duanmu Nanfeng's family fortune was, it would not be enough to make up for it. For a long-term solution, he would have to give people money, and his money would not be enough. It’s not for nothing!
Can you blame me for having a dark face every day?
"Old man, it's almost the Chinese New Year, can't you give us a smile?" Xiao Chen actually came to talk!
"Celebrating the New Year? Are you still thinking about celebrating the New Year! Let me ask you, what are you going to do about this famine?" Chen Jisheng was not angry. When he saw Xiao Chen taking the initiative to hit the muzzle of the gun, he immediately lost his temper.
"I'm in a hurry, I'm in a hurry!" Xiao Chen, a heartless brat, was still amused.
It’s a shame he can laugh!
"I'm so anxious! Fu Wanchun sent me a letter two days ago asking for money. He said that the road is too dilapidated and narrow now. There are too many cars and horses, which always causes congestion. He plans to rebuild it in the spring of next year. He also said that it will be built into a stone road... ...How much money do you think this will cost?" Chen Jisheng counted his fingers to settle the accounts for Xiao Chen.
"There is also a letter from Li Tanhua saying that the Bull Head Fort has been in disrepair for a long time and needs money to expand and repair it. In addition, he also wants to build an auxiliary city on the hill opposite the Bull Head Fort. How much manpower, material resources and money do you think this will cost? And Wen Chengxu said There are many people fleeing from the south, and he has to spend money to resettle them, and this is..."
"Come from the south? Yanyunguan Pass?" Xiao Chen asked hurriedly.
"Where can I cross Yanyun Pass? They all sneaked here through the trails in Yanyun Mountain. They heard that there was food and work in Yanyun County, so they all came to make a living. Wen Chengxu's trading market was already overcrowded. We can’t accommodate so many people, but since they’re here, we can’t ignore them, so we can’t let them all starve to death, right?”
"There are also a lot of people coming from Shunfeng Port. At first, they were carried by the cargo ships. Later, some people secretly smuggled them in private fishing boats. When they arrived at the beach at night, they were dropped directly and let them land on their own. Some of them Some of them ran to our Changshan Prefecture and were captured by the Russians..."
"These people are refugees. They came to us because they had no food to eat. We can't let the Russians repatriate them and keep them all!" Xiao Chen didn't know this yet.
"You must stay. I have also told Governor Peter and asked them to send all the people they arrested. But these people also have to eat, drink and urinate. It's winter and there is no way to divert them. To go out, we can only settle on the spot first. Didn't you see that there are people outside our Changshan Prefecture now!" Chen Jisheng was extremely depressed.
"Old man, this should be considered a good thing, right?" Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Our Yanyun County is short of people, isn't it?"
"A good thing is a good thing, but it costs money. Now that we have food, we can't just let them eat porridge, right? Besides, we have to build accommodation for them, distribute firewood and clothing, and send people to manage it. There are tens of thousands of people. People, there are thousands of troops just to maintain public security, and this is expensive..." Chen Jisheng was worried to death.
"Old man, believe me, everything will be fine next year." Xiao Chen was not worried at all and was very happy.
Because from the overall perspective, this is a great thing.
What Yanyun County needs most now is population prosperity. As long as there are more people, the economy will also develop accordingly.
Anyway, there is now a large area of wasteland that can be cultivated, a large number of cattle that can be used, and enough grain seeds.
In less than three years, the originally barren land in Yanyun County will be turned into fertile farmland, and the desolate open spaces will be filled with villages. Self-sufficiency in food will no longer be a dream.
"Next year hasn't come yet, and we can't afford your big cake. What I'm worried about now is this year! You know that our bank in Changshan Prefecture is almost empty, right? We also give welfare subsidies to everyone during the New Year. This money I don’t even know where it comes from.” Chen Jisheng sighed.
"Even if you have money, you still have to celebrate the New Year!" Xiao Chen is always so optimistic, "You don't have money in the bank, but I have money. How about I ask Xiangqin to give you all my family assets later? Of course. You have to pay me back, I just don’t charge interest.”
"How much money do you think you have?" Chen Jisheng sneered.
"There's always one million, right?" Xiao Chen didn't know how much money he had.
"Hmph, guess again!" Chen Jisheng sneered.
"There must be half a million!" Xiao Chen felt that he had several million in silver before he came here. It has only been less than a year and he will definitely not be able to spend it all.
"Not even 100,000!" Chen Jisheng poured cold water on him head on.
Xiao Chen was stunned for a moment.
"No way, where did all my money go?" Xiao Chen never counted the money he spent.
Immediately call Liu Xiangqin and ask her where is my money?
How did you manage my home?
Liu Xiangqin didn't panic, took out several large account books, opened them one by one and showed them to Xiao Chen.
The time, amount, and purpose were all recorded clearly and clearly, and the person who received the money had fingerprints and pledged it.
"If I don't read this book of yours, I want my money!" Xiao Chen said loudly.
"That would be all spent if I didn't come back." Liu Xiangqin covered her mouth and smiled, "The main reason is that you didn't make any money, boss, so you can't balance the expenses."
"In the final analysis, it's your fault for poor management. Those guys know how to spend my boss's money indiscriminately, so you don't know how to help me save some money?" Xiao Chen accused Liu Xiangqin unreasonably.
"Humph, you are such a big spender. If Xiangqin hadn't saved you, you would have lost all your money long ago!" This time it was Chen Jisheng's turn.
"Boss, aren't we talking about the Chinese New Year? I have to leave you some money as a reward, right? Besides, I have helped you take care of your accounts for so long, and you haven't paid me a salary yet. This year Did you get the reward?" Liu Xiangqin smiled.
"Xiangqin, following me is really tiring for you. You help me manage my money, and you help the old man manage his accounts, and you have to take care of his daily life. You said that Yuntian is still so busy, and you two will spend less time together and more time apart... ...I, the boss, am really incompetent." Xiao Chen sighed.
"Look at what you said, boss. If you treat us badly, no one in this world will treat us well! You have been so kind to me and Yuntian. Even if we repay you with death, it will not be too much. What's more, we have only done so little." It's just a small thing that I can do." Liu Xiangqin stopped joking.
"Xiangqin, you silly girl, this guy is so attracted to you that he is planning not to pay you!" Chen Jisheng saw through Xiao Chen's evil thoughts at a glance.
"What your old man said really makes me feel cold. Am I that kind of person? Besides, Yuntian and I are as close as brothers, and Xiangqin and I are as close as brothers and sisters. Even if I give her a salary, can she have the nerve to ask for it? It's impossible to ask for it. , But don’t worry, Xiangqin, I know it well, brother, when you and Yuntian get married, I will take care of the dowry!" Xiao Chen said loudly.
"Haha, what did I say?" Chen Jisheng sneered.
"Boss, to be honest, we really can't make ends meet now. This year has been difficult, and next year will be even worse. You have to think of a way." Liu Xiangqin said.
"Don't worry, I'll go grab some money for you after the New Year!" Xiao Chen said.
"Whose to rob?" Liu Xiangqin's eyes widened.
"The emperor's." Xiao Chen said.
