Beixi County is located on the border and is not suitable for business. However, after Qin Feng's development, Beixi County has undoubtedly become the gateway town of Daliang.
Not only does it directly border Beidi, it is also an important hub for trade with other foreign countries such as Gaoshan State.
Although the gradual expansion of commercial channels will lead to more and more people in Beixi County, even if they keep a close eye on it, many spies and people with ulterior motives will sneak in.
But there is nothing we can do about it. If we want to develop, we must trade with neighboring countries.
Currently, the only countries that directly trade with Beixi County are Gaoshan Country and Yuezhao Country in the east. Although trade with Beidi is also included in the negotiation, it has not yet been officially opened.
However, all businessmen know in their hearts that as soon as Beidi's trade routes are opened, Beixi County will become the most important commercial hub with a radius of thousands of miles.
Merchants who enter Beixi County in advance will make huge profits.
At first, Lin Quqi was extremely determined to build a courtyard for the Qin Cheng family, but as he looked through the land planning directory, his mood became heavier.
"Land in the inner city is too expensive. Even if you want to build a decent mansion, you will need at least one hundred thousand taels of silver just to buy the land. Moreover, the people in Beixi County earn more, and accordingly, the prices of various commodities are also high. Counting all kinds of miscellaneous expenses, I'm afraid I won't be able to get it without 200,000 taels of silver after I finish building the palace."
"If that doesn't work, how about borrowing public land?"
As soon as he said this, Xu Mo, who was standing next to him, refused firmly: "No!"
"Brother Qin said that no one can touch public land."
Seeing that Xu Mo unswervingly supported all Qin Feng's policies, Lin Quqi couldn't help but smile: "I just said casually, why are you excited? You are really Qin Feng's loyal dog."
Faced with Lin Quqi's ridicule, Xu Mo disagreed: "If you say no, it won't work. You should find another way. If it doesn't work, the two hundred thousand taels of silver will be spent. After all, this is for the wife." .”
Lin Quqi shook his head repeatedly: "It's not like you don't understand Madam's character. You will definitely be angry if you learn that so much money was spent to build the courtyard."
"It's better to listen to Madam and buy ready-made ones."
Lin Quqi gave up the idea of building a mansion and took Xu Mo to the streets to inquire about it. After walking around for an hour, he didn't hear that anyone was selling the mansion.
Everyone is firmly occupying their positions. Seeing that the land price is getting higher and higher, they are naturally unwilling to sell their houses.
The gap between theory and reality is also too big.
Even Lin Quqi could not imagine that it would be so difficult to find a residence for his wife.
Seeing Lin Quqi with his hands behind his back and a frown on his face, a commoner on the roadside mustered up the courage to ask: "County Magistrate Lin, why are you worried?"
Lin Quqi sighed: "Isn't it about the house?"
house?
The people looked puzzled: "How can the dignified county magistrate worry about the house?"
Lin Quqi looked dull and said helplessly: "It's too expensive, I can't afford it."
As soon as this statement came out, the surrounding merchants and people all burst into laughter. They thought it was too novel. The magistrate of the county, who holds the financial resources of Beixi County, could not afford to buy a house?
At this moment, Xu Mo on the side sighed: "Speaking of which, I don't even have a stable place to live in Beixi County. I often move back and forth between the county government, Tianji camp, and military camp."
"My current monthly salary is one thousand taels of silver, but I can't afford a house in Beixi County. Alas!"
When the people around him learned about Xu Mo's salary, their jaws almost dropped.
A monthly salary of one thousand taels of silver is equivalent to twelve thousand taels of silver a year? My God, some small merchants will never make so much money in their lifetime.
Feeling the envious gazes of everyone, Xu Mo spread his hands and said disapprovingly: "I am the general of Beixi County. My monthly salary is one thousand taels of silver. Is that much?"
"Even the Marquis of Qin said that the greater your ability, the more you will earn. I'm actually fine. Who has the highest salary in Beixi County depends on the heir apparent."
"The prince earns two thousand five hundred taels of silver a month, which is the best in Beixi County. Even the county magistrate cannot compare."
Everyone was stunned, feeling that the salaries of these guys were too high, so high that it made people feel numb.
But after thinking about it, I felt relieved.
After all, the eldest son, Li Zhang, is the busiest man in Beixi County after Qin Feng. Li Zhang needs to be managed in all aspects of people's livelihood, politics, and military matters.
If Qin Feng is the city lord, then Li Zhang is the deputy city lord. He has worked hard and deserves so much money.
Besides, the annual salary of a high-ranking official in Beijing can easily reach several hundred thousand taels of silver, which translates to tens of thousands of taels a month. The salary of officials in Beixi County is not that high.
As everyone knows, Lin Quqi rolled his eyes at Xu Mo and cursed in his heart for being so good despite getting an advantage.
The high-ranking officials in the capital all have families and families to live in. There are at least a hundred people in their mansions, plus all kinds of ostentation, and hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. After a year, there is not much money left.
In comparison, Beixi County officials earn their monthly salary in vain, and all other expenses go to the county government finance.
The money that can really be saved is actually not much worse than that of officials in Beijing. Moreover, the level is so different, but the income is the same, which shows how high the salary and welfare are in Beixi County.
Lin Quqi was too lazy to pay attention to Xu Mo, and said with a frown on his face: "If that doesn't work, let's ask for land from Tianji Camp. Tianji Camp is about to move out of the inner city anyway. Let's grab a piece of land before it is confiscated."
"In addition, the original site of Tianji Camp, surrounded by various military and political facilities, even..." Lin Quqi suddenly lowered his voice and looked at Xu Mo.
"Even the Jinyiwei General Altar is nearby."
"If we build a courtyard for my wife here, safety issues can be guaranteed. Those spies who are just looking for clues will not dare to infiltrate to the east of the city, no matter how powerful they are."
If the inner city is the core of Beixi County, then the east part of the city is the core of the inner city.
The Tianji Camp headquarters, Jinyiwei General Altar, as well as the garrison mansion and equipment warehouse are all located in the east of the city.
Lin Quqi immediately decided and took Xu Mo to the important place in the east of the city.
Xu Mo didn't care, but he still reminded Lin Quqi: "That brat Lu Ming is now the general manager of Tianji Camp, and Qin Xiaofu is here. It's not easy to steal food from their mouths."
Lin Quqi snorted coldly: "I don't believe it, they don't even give me my wife's face!"
Xu Mo shook his head and smiled bitterly. The two brats, Lu Ming and Qin Xiaofu, are now in a meteoric rise and occupy an unshakable position in the Tianji Camp.
Lu Ming is upright and does not give face to anyone, while Qin Xiaofu is extremely cunning. Although he occasionally does some shameful things, his mind is quite lively.
The two men complemented each other and kept Tianji Camp in good order. It has become a major producer of commodities for people's livelihood and military affairs.
Tianjiying’s huge revenue today is also thanks to Qin Xiaofu inheriting Qin Feng’s good habits of eating, drinking, and having fun with those merchants all day long...
