"Brother-in-law, you are back. Is it okay for His Majesty to find you?"
As soon as I got home, the little girl came up to me with a pair of big eyes, twinkling.
"fine!"
Lin Bai said casually, "Your Majesty wants to eat meat, so he asked his brother-in-law to kill the pig."
ah?
The little girl was confused.
Lin Bai laughed and asked, "How is the house? Has it been settled?"
"Uncle, I was just thinking about this."
Zhuiyue replied, "After Eunuch Cao left, the house owner learned about my uncle's identity and refused to ask for money no matter what."
for free?
Is there such a good thing?
The little girl nodded, "Yeah, he said he wanted to meet his brother-in-law and talk about a business deal with him. He has been waiting outside for a long time."
ha?
Talking about business? have to! Then let’s meet!
soon! A middle-aged businessman with luxurious clothes and shrewd eyes was brought to Lin Bai.
"I've seen the champion!"
The middle-aged businessman's name was Wen Xi, and his attitude was very respectful. He was joking. Lin Bai was now an official, and he was also the number one scholar, with a great reputation.
Lin Bai smiled and said, "I heard that Boss Wen wants to see Lin. I don't know why?"
With a sneer on his face, Wenxu said, "To be honest with you, the Number One Scholar, Wen has a distant relative in Ping'an County."
Lin Bai was startled.
It turned out that I came here for Ping'an County.
"Could it be that Boss Wen wants to buy some property in Ping'an County? Then you can go directly. The Magistrate of Ping'an County will definitely welcome you."
Wen Xu replied: "To be honest with you, Mr. Wen has already been there. Unfortunately, all the projects in Ping'an New City have been bid for. You can't get anything out of it now."
So fast?
That's right, I was pretty much cast when I came here.
As his reputation spreads as he wins the top prize, there will definitely be more businessmen going there from Jiangnan.
"What does Boss Wen mean?"
Lin Bai could see that this guy even knew about bidding and had obviously figured out the details.
Wenxu said hehey: "Master Zhuangyuan, can the scale of Ping'an County be expanded a little bit? I think..."
This guy, Lin Bai shook his head and smiled and said, "That's not possible."
Wenxu asked puzzledly: "Why?"
Lin Bai smiled and said, "Boss Wen, does he know what is the most important thing for development? It is population..."
Ping'an County is just a county town, and the population is not enough. Even if it attracts people from several surrounding counties, it will still be limited. It is not as good as later generations, and the transportation is developed. It is almost impossible for people from other places except the surrounding areas to come here.
Of course, we can grow bigger slowly, but this is a long-term process and not possible in the short term.
Therefore, when planning, Lin Bai did not design too big.
Wen Su is indeed a shrewd businessman. He soon understood the truth, but still refused to give up and asked: "Can we build another city? Just like Ping'an County?"
As if he was afraid that Lin Bai would doubt his own strength, he added: "Don't worry, No. 1 Scholar, Wen can still speak something in the Kyoto business community. Moreover, the affairs of Ping'an County are no longer a secret in the Kyoto business community. Everyone is waiting for the No. 1 Scholar." As long as the Number One Scholar is ready to build another safe county, countless businessmen will follow."
ha!
Is that an exaggeration?
That's right. Since ancient times, businessmen have had the most sensitive sense of smell. Once they discover a business opportunity, they will dig in hard.
Ping'an County is booming and the situation is very good. These people are obviously moved.
But Lin Bai didn't have that elegance.
In Ping'an County, I was forced to have no choice but to feed the victims, as of now.
Isn’t it delicious to eat soft rice?
"Boss Wen, this matter is not that simple. It will not be built as soon as you say it will be built. However, if the court has plans in this regard..."
Lin Bai didn't even refuse.
When it comes to business, even if it doesn't work out, you might as well give people some thoughts.
Wen Xin thanked Lin Bai a lot, and asked Lin Bai to tell him as soon as he had any news, and also insisted on keeping the title deed of the house.
Unexpectedly, he was flatly rejected by the little girl.
The little girl said that the family was not short of money. This was bribery and she must not take it.
Lin Bai patiently explained that this was a necessary transaction, but the little girl refused to admit it. In just one sentence, she said that she could not take the ill-gotten gains, and even moved Su Mingyue out.
Zhuiyue also expressed his support for the second lady.
Lin Bai's heart was bleeding, and he could only watch the house he had given him in vain slip away.
Of course, this is just a small episode.
For Lin Bai, the most important thing right now is the emperor's mission, making money!
…
The next day!
In the household department, the news that Lin Bai is coming has spread, and everyone's expressions are a little unhappy.
Ordinarily, it is normal for the number one scholar to come to the Ministry of Household Affairs and become a doctor. Although he was promoted a little quickly, he is talented, and he won the Wu Dynasty envoy, which made His Majesty look good.
But the crux of the matter is that the purpose of coming here is different, specifically for disaster relief funds.
This is a bit troublesome.
Where is the money in the household department?
Those who have managed to get into this position are all talented people. To suddenly bring in an outsider to raise money shows that His Majesty has lost patience with the Ministry of Finance.
He probably had a taste of what he meant, and his face naturally looked better.
There is something wrong with the whole atmosphere in the household.
However, no matter what is wrong, this is His Majesty's will, and no one dares to say anything.
Han Sanqian looked at the guard and asked, "Is Master Lin here?"
"Return to my lord, not yet."
Hearing this, he snorted coldly, "It's like being late on the first day of taking office."
Many people followed suit.
The main reason is that if the No. 1 pick doesn't come, I feel unsure. It's better to show off my cards early and figure out what to do, so as not to worry about it.
However, by the time the sun went up, the talented scholar Lin had not yet appeared. Everyone was a little unbearable. Even Yang Guozhong, the minister, sent people to ask twice.
"I'm coming!"
At this time, Lin Bai finally wandered over, looked at everyone and said, "Good morning!"
Han Sanqian's face was livid, and he hummed: "The Number One Scholar is so arrogant. He made you all wait for so long on the first day he took office."
"Sorry to keep everyone waiting."
Lin Bai said haha.
If you don't work hard, what kind of job would you take?
Han Sanqian obviously didn't accept this, and said coldly: "Don't Master Lin give everyone an explanation?"
"I'm so sorry."
Lin Bai smiled and said, "I read the account books all night last night and overslept this morning. I'm sorry."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed.
Although everyone guessed that Lin Bai came with some kind of mission, it was still a guess after all.
But now, before taking office, I looked at Yixue's account books.
This is going to be a big deal!
Han Sanqian's face also became a little ugly.
"Master Lin really does his duty, so I wonder what you can see?"
Everyone seemed a little worried.
Lin Bai chuckled, "The problem is huge. The price of silk has risen again, and the profits are getting less and less..."
Everyone looked confused, and someone asked in a low voice: "What account book is Mr. Lin looking at?"
Lin Bai said: "Of course it is the account book of Su's Cloth Shop, otherwise?"
"Your Excellency, you don't think it's the account book of the Department of Accounts, do you? It's just Lin's first day on the job. Where did he get the account book?"
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Some people died, but not completely...
