At this point, Chen Lin roughly understood. In the past, clans were private self-governing organizations. The government did not ask how they were managed internally or how their money was distributed... The clans only had to manage their own one-third of an acre of land.
If it becomes a "company" or a "legal person" for some unknown purpose, then it means "crossing the road." According to the current corporate rules set by Australians, companies must be registered, accounts must be established, and taxes must be filed. The finances must be disclosed, and the company restructured by the clan must be a so-called "joint-stock company", and all clan members are shareholders. The general manager is just a "shopkeeper", not the "patriarch" or "elder" who held great power in the past. No matter how powerful the shopkeeper is, he can't spank the shareholders and put them in a pig cage.
It seems to be a simple "confirmation of power and restructuring", but it contains countless mysteries.
Chen Lin said: "Australians are really good at it!"
"But it's also a great opportunity for us." Chen Ding whispered.
"What?"
"Registering a company..."
Chen Lin thought about it and understood what his uncle meant. Regardless of the fact that the second uncle now occupies the position of "in charge of the case", in fact, this position is nothing in the government, it is just for the clan members to accept their accounts - not to mention that he is not even the clan leader.
If we register the company first, wouldn't we just take back the entire family property? Of course, things are definitely not that simple, but now that Chen Xiaobing and two elders are backing him, Elder Li has also made it clear that he "will not get involved." As long as the registration is completed, Chen Lin can "hold Kun to control the entire clan."
"But if you want to register a company, you have to prepare all the documents and deeds of the family property. These things are all in Mr. Lu's hands - whether he is willing to give them or not, even if he is willing, the registration of the company still has to be done. Shareholders’ meeting.”
With Chen Xuan's current power in the village and the village soldiers he controls, he can still be elected as chairman once the shareholders' meeting is held. It completely failed to achieve the purpose of surprise attack.
"Of course it's not possible to register directly. You have to take the first step."
"What?"
"Heng Shenghe."
Chen Lin understood that although Fengshenghe had always appeared as a "family property", in fact, from the time his grandfather started investing in setting up the factory to his father taking over the management, it had actually been run by the family for decades. Although many clan members make a living and work in factories, their grandfathers and fathers often give their profits to the clan to purchase clan land and provide relief to the poor. Of course, Fengshenghe also received financial support from the clan when it was difficult to make money, but this The relevant owners in all the deeds of the factory are Chen Lin's family.
Although the second uncle and the third uncle are both first cousins, they are cousins with their father, not common grandfathers.
"These documents and deeds of yours are more than enough to register a company. Since it is a wholly-owned company, is there any need to hold a shareholders' meeting? You have obtained Fengshenghe's license and can directly expel Chen Xuan. Don't worry , Chief Li will not stand in the way..."
"Why?"
"My second brother is the best at eating, drinking, whoring and gambling. When it comes to real ability to do things, let alone the eldest brother, he doesn't even have one percent of your ability." Chen Ding sneered, "Chief Li is not blind. Can't you tell at all? It's not like she hasn't dealt with you before. I think she can see clearly what is more important." He continued to point out his nephew, "As long as you show your intentions to Chief Li and your attitude of cooperation with the Senate It won’t change. Chief Li will only be optimistic about the success and will never interfere. Besides, you are now taking care of the cotton textile factory, will she still doubt your sincerity in cooperating with the Senate? "
"That's true."
"As long as you take back Fengshenghe, you can hold a shareholders' meeting to dispose of the family property according to the requirements of the Australians. This is the law of the Australians. Who dares to violate it? Even if Chen Xuan still holds the position of being in charge of the case, he He doesn't dare to object. He is able to be arrogant now. To put it bluntly, he has the support of the Australians, and secondly, he controls Fengsheng and this golden rooster. He can bribe foreigners and control the tribe. If you take away the silk factory, he will be empty-handed. No matter it is Which one wants him more, an Australian, a foreigner, or a member of the Chen family?"
"That's right!" Chen Lin nodded excitedly.
Chen Lin took various documents and deeds related to Fengshenghe with him to Guangzhou when he fled. After returning, he secretly hid the relevant deeds in a wall in the cemetery - this is the top of his clan. A secret that only the eldest son and grandson of Sanfang knew. Designed to store important financial and paperwork.
After taking out the documents, Chen Lin went to Xiangshan with his uncle. Because the relevant materials were complete, all the procedures were completed without any trouble.
After completing the formalities, he originally wanted to go straight to Chen Xuan's residence for a showdown, but was stopped by his third uncle.
"If you go directly to show your cards, with the way my second brother is doing, you will probably suffer a loss on the spot." Chen Xuandao, "The militiamen in his hands are all stupid young people. If you go, you will take away their jobs. If I don’t beat you half to death on the spot, I might even kill you..."
"Then...what should we do?"
"Now you are the owner of Fengshenghe, but the factory is not in your hands. Others have stolen the property. In this case, you will go to Xiangshan County. The circuit court is coming in the next few days. You can just go and file a complaint..."
"Complain?!"
"That's right, someone has stolen your private property and refuses to withdraw. It is reasonable and legal for you to file a complaint. When the time comes, a judgment will be handed down. If you can't help but get out!"
"But... this complaint to the Yamen is no small matter. The Yamen is open to the public. If you have a reason but don't have money, don't come in..."
"That was during the Ming Dynasty, but Australians don't behave this way now! Do you still remember what happened in Lingao?"
"Remember."
"If it were under the Ming Dynasty, even if you were an innocent person who was falsely accused, wouldn't a dozen taels of silver be enough to let you out?"
When Chen Lin said this, he immediately plucked up his courage. He nodded and said: "This is feasible. It's just that for such a big move, whether you want to talk to Chen Xiaobing first or not, you have to make Chief Li mentally prepared."
"You have thought carefully." Chen Xuan said with a smile, "Chief Li went to Guangzhou for business the day before yesterday and will not come back for ten days and a half. As for Comrade Chen, I will just talk to them. You go and file a complaint."
Chen Lin saw that he was confident, and felt a little strange: The third uncle's remarks were all in perfect harmony, one sentence after another... After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly realized: No matter how smart the third uncle is, he has only met a few Australians. Month, these laws and regulations are so precise. Could it be that they are possessed by Australians?
Thinking of this, all his worries disappeared.
After Chen Lin obtained all the documents and vouchers, he quietly came to Xiangshan County a few days later and filed a complaint in the mobile court.
The circuit court received Chen Lin's complaint and the evidence was conclusive, and immediately issued a summons to Chen Xuan. While Chen Xuan was still confused, he was summoned to court. Seeing that it was his nephew who was suing him, he became furious: I didn't expect that this boy's previous respect was all a disguise! The court was about to rush over and "beat this bastard to death." Not only did he lose the case on the spot, he was also sentenced to 20 lashes and a week of detention for "contempt of court".
After Chen Lin got the verdict, he was about to go back and take back the factory. Unexpectedly, the court was very considerate and assigned the county police department to send a team of police to execute the decision. .
As soon as the police entered the village, someone panicked and reported it. Several clan elders rushed over immediately, thinking that something big had happened.
"Lin'er, why is it you?" the clan elder asked in surprise.
"Uncle An! I have no choice. Uncle Xuan has always occupied Fengshenghe. You always know that since my grandfather founded it and my father took it over, it has been run by two generations. This is my family's private property! Since he doesn't If he is willing to withdraw, my nephew can only ask the Australians to seek justice." Chen Lin said.
"Alas, although this is your family's family matter, it is still a family matter after all..." Mr. An Bo didn't know what to say in his desperation, "It's the official's move... this, this, is inappropriate... no OK..."
"My nephew is also forced to have no choice." Chen Lin felt contempt in his heart, what a shame! Why didn't you say anything wrong when he took over the factory? ! He was too lazy to argue anymore and said, "If the factory is taken back, it will naturally benefit the clan. Isn't it better than him using the factory to support people with a foreign surname?"
The clan elders were already annoyed with Chen Xuan for colluding with foreigners to control the village administration, but now that Chen Lin pointed it out in person, no one could refute it and were speechless for a moment.
Chen Lin added, "Chen Xuan is morally corrupt, seduced foreigners, seized family property, and now he is roaring in court. He has been dismissed from his position as Paijia by the county government!" He scanned the clan elders from left to right. "Please invite the elders of each house to come to the ancestral hall to discuss matters!"
Chen Linhu pretended to be a tiger, and the young members of the clan who received the news also rushed over and gathered around him. For a time no one dared to doubt it anymore. Chen Xuan had no prestige within the clan on ordinary days, and no one was willing to stand up for him in times of crisis. The clan elders had no choice but to get out of the way.
Chen Lin led the police to Fengshenghe and was greeted by Mr. Lu, who was obviously shocked by the scene in front of him.
"What...what is this doing?!"
"Mr. Lu, I'm here to take back Fengsheng and Silk Factory." Chen Lin thought about this for a long time, "Just tell the workers, don't worry, this is a private matter of our clan, and those who work just work, it's inevitable They don’t have a penny to work with. Just come to work as usual tomorrow!”
"Yes..." Mr. Lu saw several policemen coming over and posted the court notice at the factory door, knowing that this was true. He was surprised and admired at the same time. He didn't expect that Chen Lin, at such a young age, could have such a skill! At the beginning, he was a lowly person, flattering Chen Xuan in every possible way; he caught the Australians who defected to him, climbed up to support him, and returned to the village to fight against him; now he seized the opportunity and struck Chen Xuan with a thunderous strike, instantly defeating Chen Xuan... This method, this scheming! "
"Since there is a notice from the government, students should obey their orders." Mr. Lu responded calmly, "Master Jiu, you used to be the young master here, and now you have returned to Zhao intact."
The position of these words was clear, and Chen Lin took advantage of it and said: "Mr. Lu, please maintain the situation in the factory for the time being. These police brothers, please give them tea. I have to go to the clan meeting."
(End of chapter)
