Zhejiang, inside Shen Yishi's mansion.
"Come on, cheers, let's not get drunk today!"
"cheers!"
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, everyone started talking.
"Master He, the strategy you proposed today really impresses me!"
Zheng Michang put down the wine glass in his hand and complimented.
"No, no, I just had a sudden idea! And it happened to be adopted by the Governor."
Listening to Zheng Michang's compliments, He Maocai felt a little elated.
"Yes, Mr. He is really smart and capable, and he was able to come up with such a good strategy."
Shen Yishi on the side also followed closely and praised.
"Boss Shen, let me tell you the truth, you will make a lot of money next time."
He Maocai looked at Shen Yishi with drunken eyes and said.
"Oh, how come you see it?"
Hearing that he could make money next, Shen Yishi couldn't help but cheer up and listened to He Maocai's speech attentively.
"Let me tell you a little bit of news here. During this period of time, you should quickly plant all your land with mulberry seedlings. When the time comes, we will take care of the government!"
"As for the land tax, not only will you not have to pay a penny, but you will also be able to get rewards from the government! When those poor people can't pay the land tax, you will collect all their fields."
After He Maocai finished speaking, he patted Shen Yashi on the shoulder.
And Shen Yishi quickly figured out the joints, and couldn't help but get excited, and said respectfully: "Don't worry, the adults will definitely have their share when the time comes!"
"Well, speaking of Boss Shen, how many acres of land do you have now?"
Zheng Michang on the side put down his chopsticks and asked.
“Currently, it’s less than 10,000 acres!”
After thinking about it for a long time, Shen Yishi said slowly.
"You're a bit short. For example, the Wen family that I was ordered to inspect before had a total of 85,000 acres of land in their name, and the amount of silver they seized was 28.6 million. two!"
After Zheng Michang heard the numbers reported by Shen Yishi, he did not hide the disappointed look on his face, and then boasted.
"Hiss, the Wen family actually has so much land and money. Selling private salt is really a huge profit!"
After hearing the numbers reported by Zheng Michang, Shen Yishi couldn't help but take a deep breath, and then looked thoughtful.
"Boss Shen, I would like to advise you not to think too much about this! This bowl of rice is not something you can eat. Besides, the imperial court has noticed these private salt dealers and will surely attack them soon. "
"When the time comes, I don't want to see your name, Boss Shen, on the list."
Zheng Michang guessed what Shen Yishi was thinking, and then warned him.
"Haha, sir, you are overthinking. Shen is just curious about this! He has no intention of taking risks and selling private salt."
Seeing the serious expression on Zheng Mi Chang's face, Shen Yishi laughed and tried to get rid of the matter.
"No, you can't even be curious about this matter! The issue of selling illegal salt is now an absolute taboo in the entire Ming Dynasty. It is a topic that cannot be touched! If you are not careful, you will end up everywhere. The consequences of copying and beheading."
"Thank you for your teaching, sir. Shen knows it!"
Seeing Zheng Michang sternly warning him not to think about this matter, Shen Yishi had no choice but to act like he had learned something.
"Hey, why are you bringing up these things? Come on, drink and drink!"
He Maocai saw that the atmosphere of the banquet had become a little dull, so he picked up his wine glass and spoke.
"Yes, let's drink and don't mention these things!"
When Shen Yishi saw He Maocai speaking, he raised his glass and said loudly.
"Come on, cheers!"
"cheers!"
After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere of the banquet became lively again. When the atmosphere of the banquet reached its climax, Shen Yishi called Yun Niang to play a song for everyone.
Everyone sang and danced to the music of the piano, and in the blink of an eye, the banquet came to an end.
"Boss Shen, let's say goodbye first... and come back to visit another day!"
With the support of Zheng Michang, He Maocai narrowed his eyes slightly and said goodbye to Shen Yishi.
"You two adults, walk slowly!"
Seeing this, Shen Yishi bowed slightly and saluted the two of them.
After Zheng Michang and He Maocai could no longer be seen, Shen Yishi shook his head and returned to his mansion.
As soon as Shen Yishi sat down in his seat, Yun Niang brought him a cup of tea and said softly: "Let's have a cup of tea first to wake up."
Shen Yishi shook his head and said, "No need, I'm not drunk at all."
"What is it that makes you so unhappy?"
Yun Niang said, sitting next to Shen Yishi.
Shen Yishi only felt a fragrant breeze rushing into his nasal cavity, and the wine he drank earlier also took effect at this moment.
Shen Yishi took Yun Niang into his arms and said softly: "I'm thinking of something that can get me out of the current situation!"
"Oh, what's the matter?"
Yun Niang, who was held in Shen Yishi's arms, hooked Shen Yishi's neck and asked softly.
Shen Yishi just shook his head and had no intention of answering: "We can't talk about this matter yet. You will know when the time comes."
After Shen Yishi finished speaking, he hugged Yun Niang tighter, but his eyes were clear and there was no trace of desire.
Everything that happened at the previous banquet was like a revolving lantern, playing in his mind. At the previous banquet, Shen Yishi actually lied. The land he currently owns has almost reached 30,000 acres!
"Twenty-eight, six million taels of silver! Eighty-five thousand acres of land!"
These two numbers seem to have some kind of magic power, which has been lingering in Shen Yishi's mind.
Gradually, Shen Yishi's eyes gradually became firm. He was no longer satisfied with being just a white glove. He wanted to become the master. He wanted to control his own destiny!
I would like to ask what kind of business can make a lot of money in a short period of time? Of course they are those written in the Ming Law!
He Shen Yishi has made up his mind to find ways to sell private salt! It just so happened that a previous business partner started his business by selling illegal salt and had experience and methods in this area.
…
Late at night, Yan Maoqing was lying in the room of the inn, tossing and turning.
Since he collected enough salt tax in Zhejiang, he was full of confidence, and then rushed to the next stop of collecting salt tax, Nanzhili.
This time, the situation Yan Maoqing encountered was much more complicated. Most of the officials here were hostile to his arrival! Things never went as smoothly as they did in Zhejiang.
To Yan Maoqing, the little tricks and schemes played by those officials were like children playing house!
Therefore, Yan Maoqing quickly cracked them one by one. In the end, these officials had no choice but to agree to hand over the real salt tax account book to Yan Maoqing.
Both parties agreed to hand over directly tomorrow morning.
Perhaps due to being too excited, Yan Maoqing did not fall asleep until late at night.
"Oh, after tomorrow, I will be able to leave this hellish place!"
Yan Maoqing comforted him like this, and then wanted to fall asleep.
In a daze, he smelled something burning.
"Something's wrong, something happened!"
Years of experience as an official made Yan Maoqing realize that something was wrong. Then he suddenly stood up from the bed. When he opened the door, he realized that the fire was starting to start. It wouldn't take long for the outside to turn into a sea of flames!
"Damn, these dog officials!"
Yan Maoqing cursed secretly, then put away the important information in the room as quickly as possible, then tore off a piece of cloth from the official uniform he was wearing, wetted it with water in a teapot, covered his mouth and nose, Escaped from the inn.
Not long after Yan Maoqing escaped from the inn, he secretly hid in the dark to observe the situation. Then the fire became bigger and bigger, and the entire inn was swallowed up by the raging fire.
"Huh~ Fortunately, I am smart, otherwise, I would have been an unjust ghost!"
Yan Maoqing was hiding in the dark, observing the crumbling inn not far away, and couldn't help but feel lucky.
"Damn it, you dare to play this trick with me! I will make you pay a heavy price!"
Yan Maoqing clenched his fists unconsciously and muttered to himself silently.
(End of chapter)
