In early October, the weather in Guzang County became increasingly cold, much colder than in early October.
During this period, the boiling of salt in Lianhua Mountain continued, creating a steady stream of benefits for Guzang County. Guzang County is also becoming more and more prosperous and lively. In Guzang County today, in addition to Lianhua mountain salt, the Lin family's various teas have become popular in Liangzhou.
Tea is an important resource for countries in the Western Regions, as well as for the Huns in the Yan Kingdom in the north and the Tubo barbarians on the southwest plateau of Liangzhou.
In the past, there were few teas like this in Liangzhou.
Although there is a small amount of tea, the supply exceeds demand and the quality is very poor.
Nowadays, the Lin family supplies tea to various major families, and the quality of the Lin family's tea is excellent, driving many businessmen from all over the world to buy it.
The development of the salt industry and tea, coupled with Lin Feng's dedication to stabilizing Guzang County, made the place more prosperous. Today's environment in Guzang County has attracted many businessmen, driving businesses such as cloth, grain, and medicinal materials.
As well as the gathering of other merchants, the business in Guzang County continues to expand and prosper in a blowout manner.
This is the current development trend.
Lin Feng was happy when he saw the local development.
He is happy to see Guzang County develop well.
Entering the cold winter, the weather is getting colder, and Lin Feng is very concerned about the situation of the people after a year. For this reason, Lin Feng went out of the county government to visit and investigate local areas. He went to each village to understand the local situation.
This year's Guzang County has a good harvest. Especially since Lin Feng implemented reforms in Guzang County, the taxes paid by the people have been reduced. There is no corvee this year, and the people have more grain reserves. In addition, a large number of people were used to build roads and boil salt in Lianhua Mountain, and transporting salt also required many people, all of which were paid labor.
The people made money, taxes were reduced, and there were no corvee labor. Due to the combination of several reasons, they naturally had money in their hands and food in their pockets.
The prosperity of Guzang County also requires a lot of labor.
This is the basis for people to make money.
Without commercial prosperity and commercial demand, many people would not be able to make money.
Lin Feng walked around Guzang County and visited most of the villages. He was very happy to see the people.
His mission was completed well.
On this day, Lin Feng returned to the county government office and looked at the taxes. The number of merchants and shops in Guzang County increased, and taxes were collected everywhere, so the government's taxes increased.
When Lin Feng was looking at the taxes, Huan Suzhi came.
Huan Suzhi entered the study and said, "Master Hou."
Lin Feng said: "Brother, what's the matter?"
Huan Su said: "I walked around the city today and found a problem."
Lin Feng asked: "What's the problem?"
Huan Suzhi explained: "Guzang County has a good harvest this year. People have money and food in their hands, and more people come to Guzang County to sell food. In addition, many small vendors also sell food in large quantities, so that the price of food is higher than It has dropped a lot in previous years, and grain prices have plummeted. Low grain prices hurt farmers, and people will suffer big losses if the grain prices for the autumn harvest are poor."
Lin Feng thought for a while and said: "This is a simple matter. The government will come forward and set the purchase price. I remember the price of grain. The average price is about ten cents per catty. Now we purchase it at ten cents per catty. high price."
Huan Suzhi frowned and said: "Master Hou, the price of food has plummeted now, it is already six cents per catty. For the people, there is a huge difference between one cent more and one cent less. , not to mention the difference of four cents per catty."
"It's a good idea for you to ask the government to fund it, but I don't think it's appropriate."
"On the one hand, there is a lot of grain in Guzang County, and it takes a lot of money to buy it back. On the other hand, what is the purpose of buying this grain? If grain prices fall, it will be paid by the government. That’s a big mistake.”
Huan Su said: "The government wants to help the people, but the problem is, it cannot help like this."
"Brother is wrong."
Lin Feng shook his head and answered.
The issue of food prices is fundamentally related to people’s livelihood.
Lin Feng had never considered it before, because the people in Guzang County were living pretty well. Unexpectedly, the problem of unstable food prices occurred.
Huan Su said: "What does the Marquis mean?"
Lin Feng said seriously: "What is the meaning and role of the government? The first thing is to ensure people's livelihood and ensure that people live and work in peace and contentment, right?"
Huan Su said: "I naturally understand the truth."
Lin Feng continued: "Now that we understand the truth, it is very simple. When the price of grain falls, the government buys back and raises the price. As my brother mentioned, the low price of grain hurts farmers, but the grain harvested by the people after farming has plummeted. If this matter is not curbed, people’s lives will be very difficult.”
"As for the government providing money, that is what the government should do. There is no need to take advantage of others."
"It's responsibility."
"You mentioned buying so much grain, what are you going to do with it? In my opinion, it can be used as a granary."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and continued: "There are also many granaries set up in Daqin to store grain. However, the food in the granaries is mainly used in years of disaster or during wars. In fact, it is a waste. The purpose of the granary."
"What is the key to the granary?"
"First, when local food prices are unstable, supply exceeds demand, there is too much food, and prices generally fall, the government will step in to purchase and raise prices to ensure the stability of people's livelihood and make people live and work in peace and contentment."
"Second, local food prices are rising rapidly. There is insufficient food and prices have risen too much. The government has opened warehouses to sell food at low prices to prevent merchants from driving up prices and ensure that people can afford food."
“The purpose of granaries is to stabilize prices.”
When Lin Feng said what he said, Huan Suzhi's eyes lit up. He had never been involved in such an operation.
Most of the time, the government does not take care of it and allows businessmen to run it.
Stabilizing prices has never happened.
After listening to it, he thought about it carefully and found that this was a good thing. Because of such an arrangement, food prices can remain stable, and food prices will not rise and fall suddenly, causing harm to most people.
Huan Su was a wise man by nature. After he figured it out, he praised: "The words of my wise brother opened up my thinking like a bell in the morning and a drum in the evening. I think this idea can even be promoted in Da Qin and make Da Qin the granary." It can be used in this regard.”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "This is natural."
After a pause, Lin Feng said: "How much money is there in the warehouse now?"
Huan Suzhi smiled and said: "Although the previous expenses were very high, there has been continuous income after the mountain road in Lianhua Mountain was repaired. Up to now, the county government still has about 280,000 taels of silver. The remaining gold from before, Already used."
"enough!"
Lin Feng said: "There are two hundred and eighty thousand taels of silver, which is enough to purchase grain in large quantities. As long as a batch of grain is collected and there is less grain in the local area, the price will naturally return to stability, and there will be no need for the government to intervene."
Huan Su said: "What the Marquis said makes sense. In this case, I will immediately draw up a notice and issue a notice quickly. If this notice goes on, most businessmen will curse their mothers behind their backs and yell at you, the Marquis."
"The low price of grain hurts the farmers. The common people sell it cheaply, but the merchants like it. At this time, they purchase large quantities and store them. When the price rises, they can make a lot of money. Now that the Marquis has taken action, this road has been cut off."
Lin Feng said: "It is okay for businessmen to pursue profits, because the exchanges of businessmen are conducive to local development. However, businessmen must curb their greed. If the greed of businessmen is not curbed, these businessmen will be unscrupulous."
Huan Su said: "That's right."
He got up and hurriedly made arrangements. In a short time, the notice was sent out.
The government specially purchased grain in the city, and purchased it at a price of ten cents per catty. The whole Guzang County was in a state of excitement.
Countless people became excited.
Ten cents a pound.
This is a good price.
In today's market, most grains cost six cents per catty, and some people have lowered the price to five cents per catty. That price is too low.
All the people were grateful to Lin Feng.
Only with Lin Feng could the government purchase grain.
Local businessmen all had no choice but to admit it. Lin Feng has long been famous in Guzang County. Everyone knows that Lin Feng is an important minister whom the emperor relies on and is the emperor's grandson-in-law. Lin Feng even dares to attack the envoys of Gaochang State. Who dares to offend Lin Feng?
Small businessmen who deal in grain are even more afraid.
News that Lin Feng purchased grain in the name of the government and raised grain prices also spread to the Zhang family.
Zhang Fengfu learned the news and directly invited Ma Teng to discuss the matter.
Zhang Zhao, the son of Zhang Feng's Mansion, is in the Prefecture's Mansion and is now appointed as the Chief Registrar. This position oversees the affairs of the Prefecture's Mansion and is Wang Yue's confidant.
Ma Teng's son also served as county magistrate.
Both families have made heavy bets, and Lin Feng relies heavily on them. Even though the two families compete privately, their relationship is good and they have always been in contact.
Zhang Fengfu looked at Ma Teng and said, "My dear brother, the Marquis has arranged for someone to notify the government that the government will purchase grain at a price of ten cents per catty. What do you think?"
Ma Teng said: "What did Brother Zhang think about it?"
He did not express his opinion directly.
Zhang Feng's Mansion invited him to do this. Zhang Feng's Mansion must have some ideas. He must first listen to what Zhang Feng's Mansion wants.
Zhang Fengfu said sternly: "Why did the Marquis buy grain at a high price? It's just because the low price of grain hurts the farmers, and the price of grain must be stabilized through purchase. Both of our families support the Marquis, so I plan to help the Marquis. I The Zhang family’s grain shop is also prepared to purchase grain at a price of ten cents per catty, and we will take whatever amount we can, and we will do our part.”
Ma Teng was surprised.
Zhang Feng's proposal is tantamount to another hemorrhage.
But Ma Teng knows one thing: helping someone in times of trouble is extremely valuable.
This is the time to take sides.
Ma Teng made a decision in an instant and said in a deep voice: "I have no objection to Brother Zhang's proposal. The Ma family is willing to follow up."
Zhang Fengfu said: "In that case, let's work together to make arrangements. We have done it, and I believe the Marquis will see it."
Ma Teng also nodded.
The two made up their minds and made arrangements quickly.
In a short period of time, the Ma's and Zhang's shops each announced that they would purchase grain at a price of ten cents per catty.
As the news spread, food prices in Guzang County became even more stable.
Some grain merchants were also dumbfounded.
First there was the government, and then there were the Ma family and the Zhang family. In a short period of time, the price of food rose and it was impossible to come down again. The other families with the Zhang family and the Ma family just watched and did not get involved. Some people even came to persuade Zhang Feng Mansion so that Zhang Feng Mansion did not have to do this, but they were shouted back by Zhang Feng Mansion.
Zhang Fengfu has made a decision and will never regret it.
Just use some money.
Things that can be solved with money are not problems. If you use some money to further your relationship with Lin Feng and bring Lin Feng closer to the Zhang family, it will be beneficial and harmless.
This is Zhang Feng's plan.
Zhang's and Ma's shops started purchasing grain without hesitation.
Lin Feng also received news in the county government. Lin Feng also quite praised the actions of the Zhang family and the Ma family. The patriarchs of the two major families are indeed courageous. Compared with other small families, they are more useful and worthy of Lin Feng's trust.
Lin Feng arranged for Cui Yuantu to be invited and said: "Uncle Cui, please pay attention. The government, Zhang family and Ma family have raised the price of grain. After the price changes, you should pay attention to the situation in the grain market. If some People from big families want to sell grain to the government, as well as to the Zhang family and the Ma family. They take advantage of the opportunity to cash in and take it directly without any hesitation. The government raises the price of grain to prevent low prices from hurting farmers, not to let these People can take advantage of opportunities.”
"Here!"
Cui Yuantu hurriedly retreated.
Lin Feng sits in charge of the county government and stabilizes today's food prices. For Lin Feng, although this matter has an impact, it is not a big deal. With the intervention of the government, the Zhang family, and the Ma family, in just three days, the price of food on the market stabilized.
Because a large amount of grain was purchased, the price of grain actually increased somewhat.
In view of this, Lin Feng canceled the government acquisition and notified Zhang Feng and Ma Teng to come to the county government for a banquet.
Zhang Fengfu and Ma Teng entered the county government office, and they were delighted. The two big families followed Lin Feng and made a lot of money. Now they spent some money to buy food and helped the people. They also got Lin Feng's approval and felt comfortable.
In the hall, the guests and hosts took their seats.
When the wine, meat and dishes were served, Lin Feng picked up the wine bottle and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Magong, thank you for your generous help regarding the food in Guzang County."
Zhang Fengfu said: "Master Hou praised Miao, on the one hand, Guzang County is our hometown, and the drop in food prices will also affect us. On the other hand, we are also Qin people, so it is appropriate to provide relief at this time. When a family runs a grain store, they also need to manage reputation, which no amount of money can buy."
Ma Teng said: "What Mr. Zhang said is what I want to say."
The two of them were very excited. They felt that their relationship with Lin Feng had taken a further step.
Lin Feng nodded and said, "How is your tea business in Guzang County?"
Zhang Fengfu said: "The tea business is very good. The Zhang family can make money because of the help of the Marquis. Without the Marquis' advice, we would not have the resources to buy tea, so we would not be able to make this money. Thanks to the Marquis."
Ma Teng echoed: "Although we have thought about doing these businesses before, but without resources and channels, we just can't do it. With the care of Mr. Hou, we can operate it. Thank you Mr. Hou."
Lin Feng said: "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a right way. Businessmen do business in a right way. While doing business, you uphold the concept of benevolence and righteousness and take care of the people. This is very good. If you are poor, you can take care of yourself. If you are rich, you can help the world. Make money. It’s great to give back to your neighbors, give back to the world, and help the people with money.”
Zhang Fengfu said: "This is the influence of the Marquis."
Ma Teng said: "Yes, that's it."
Lin Feng continued: "You have eaten a lot of food this time and suffered a big loss. I will not treat you badly. The business development in Guzang County is very good, and medicinal herbal medicine shops are also developing. The Lin family also runs a medicine shop in Xianyang, and the Lin family also runs a medicine shop in Xianyang. The pills are the only one. You two families, arrange for people to go to Xianyang to contact you, buy pills, medicines, etc. from the Lin family, and operate in Guzang County to make a little money."
"Master Marquis is so kind that the Zhang family will never forget it."
Zhang Fengfu stood up abruptly, with an even more excited look on his face.
here we go again!
There is feedback again.
This is Lin Feng. If you help him, you will never be treated badly. The Zhang Feng Mansion became increasingly certain that with Lin Feng's care, the Zhang family would be able to open up another business path in terms of running a drug store.
Ma Teng also quickly stood up and thanked him.
He was also very excited.
The Ma family has made a lot of money from the tea business, and even the Ma family's tea shop has begun to operate in other places. If another trade route is opened up, this will definitely be another cornucopia.
Each family had gone to Xianyang before and learned about the Lin family's situation. The Lin family has many industries, including not only tea, but also pharmacies, restaurants, etc., and each item is unique and has an excellent reputation.
This is an opportunity to get goods from the Lin family.
Lin Feng looked at the excited expressions of the two people and smiled softly.
For Lin Feng, giving the Zhang family and Majia a trade route and allowing them to make money is also a way for the Lin family to expand their business scope.
It's the best of both worlds.
Such an arrangement cannot be given to Lin Feng at will. The Zhang family and the Ma family have performed well and deserve Lin Feng's support.
The three of them complimented each other, toasted frequently, and enjoyed the banquet. At this point, the Zhang family and the Ma family have further expressed their loyalty to Lin Feng. They are truly tied to Lin Feng and obey Lin Feng's arrangements.
