Zhang Lichang was still calm and gentle, sipping tea gently.
He put down the teacup and said with a smile: "How does Zhaojiazhuang compare with Zhangjiazhuang a year ago?"
"It should be about the same." Zhang Hexi just thought for a moment and answered quickly.
Zhang Lizhang nodded, with a faint smile on his face: "But what is the current land price in Zhaojiazhuang?"
"This," Zhang Hexi had never thought about it before, but now his eyes showed a horrifying look, "Old patriarch, I heard that every inch of land is precious."
"Zixi, do you know the reason?" Zhang Lizhang asked while stroking his beard and looking at him with bright eyes.
Zhang Hexi was not drinking tea with the tea cup in his hand, but was thinking about the problem: "Old patriarch, let me think about it."
Zhang Lichang did not rush him, but signaled the maid to pour the tea and make tea again.
He especially likes to get drunk in the spring breeze now, thinking that it can not only refresh his mind, but also have a health-preserving effect, which is similar to that of burning incense.
At this time, Zhang Hexi put down his tea cup and said the answer: "Old patriarch, Zhaojiazhuang should be famous."
"Zhaojiazhuang is famous, indeed." Zhang Li tapped the table with his long fingers and nodded, with a faint smile on his face, "Zixi, besides this reason, there are also Are there any other reasons?"
"Other reasons?" Zhang Hexi thought for a while and suddenly realized, "Are there still yamen and schools?"
"Yes, there are also yamen and schools." Zhang Lizhang nodded, and then asked, "Are there any more? Think about it."
Zhang Hexi thought for a while, shook his head, smiled awkwardly, and said sheepishly: "Old patriarch, I can't think of anything else."
"Dalang, you are the clan leader now, what do you think?" Zhang Lizhang turned his head to Zhang Hebin and looked at him with bright eyes.
His son is younger than other elders, which is not a good thing.
But he was old and frail, and Xiejiazhuang was pressing harder, so he had no choice but to retreat and let his son take over.
However, his son did not live up to his hopes. Not long after he became the clan leader, he led the whole village to fight off the armed fight for water in Xiejiazhuang.
Strictly speaking, Zhangjiazhuang would definitely have been defeated if it weren't for the government this time.
But who calls him lucky? In fact, luck is also a part of strength.
Of course, if these elders don't say it clearly, they will definitely not be convinced.
Although these elders were not convinced, they did not dare to compete for the position of clan leader.
Although Zhang Hebin is not as young as them, he dares to take on the responsibility.
As the clan leader, he dared to lead the whole village to pick up wooden sticks and fight with the guardian of Xiejia Village.
This position of clan leader is not easy to hold, and it is purely a matter of life.
Although the government relied on the government to repulse Xiejiazhuang's attack this time, the clan leader still couldn't rely on force alone.
However, as a clan leader, one needs to have comprehensive abilities. The key is to lead the whole clan out of the predicament and suppress Xiejiazhuang in order to gain a firm foothold.
So after Zhang Lizhang assessed other elders, he wanted to see his son's abilities.
If it really doesn't work, he can still come forward.
But what he hopes most is that his son can hand in a satisfactory answer.
It's okay that he is still alive now. If he is still alive, who can hold him back?
Zhang Hebin didn't hesitate at all, and directly answered with a bow: "Father, there should be workshops. Zhangjiazhuang should win over the government and workshops."
Zhang Hexi was surprised, while Zhang Hedong nodded.
The other elders were not convinced at first, but they showed admiration on their faces. Although Zhang Hebin was younger than them, he was indeed knowledgeable. "Dalang, how do you think Zhangjiazhuang should handle the land issue this time?" Zhang Lizhang asked with a smile on his face, half relieved and a little uneasy.
He has laid the groundwork. I wonder if his son will be able to do it at the critical moment?
The other elders put down their teacups and looked at Zhang Hebin attentively to see how he would deal with it.
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He glanced at everyone, a smile on his face, and his movements were calm and leisurely.
Zhang Hebin put down his tea cup and said calmly: "I think we should be more generous in order to retain Zhaojiazhuang."
"Clan leader, how much should it be?" Zhang Hexi felt a little uneasy, which was inconsistent with his guess.
If there are too many, he will definitely object.
And he once had an idea to see if he could ascend to the position of clan leader.
He has his own confidence. Four out of ten elders support him. If two more elders support him, there is still hope.
In the past, he had no idea about the position of clan leader, or even if he had an idea, he didn't dare to realize it.
In the past, force value was required, but now it is no longer required.
Things are different now. The government has moved in here, and Xiejiazhuang Nursing Home is no longer functioning.
Zhang Hebin glanced at these people, and he didn't know what they were thinking.
However, my father has laid the foundation. If he cannot convince these elders, then he, as the patriarch, will not do it anymore.
He announced in a deep voice: "Give 50 acres to the yamen, schools, and hospitals, and 50 acres to the refugees. The price cannot be too high, nor too low, always copper coins per acre."
"Chief, this price is not only low, but it is one hundred acres, and there are too many people to give gifts." Zhang Hexi immediately jumped up and accused Zhang Hebin.
Copper coins are usually around 300 cents, which is not a low price.
But Zhang Hexi's purpose was to confuse Zhangjiazhuang from forming an alliance with the government.
Zhang Heqi didn't say anything at this time. He wanted to see how Zhang Hebin handled the matter.
Zhang Hebin had a smile on his lips and didn't even look at Zhang Hexi.
He said calmly: "The usual price of copper coins is no longer low. It has increased three times from the original price of one hundred cents. Of the one hundred acres of land, the fifty acres given to the government, schools, and hospitals are around the pavilion, and the rest are given to The refugees have fifty acres of land, which is at the foot of the mountain. In this way, Zhangjiazhuang also has good relations with the government and shows its benevolence and righteousness."
After speaking, he looked at the people around him.
Zhang Hexi was shocked. He didn't expect Zhang Hebin to think so carefully.
But he objected for the sake of objecting. No matter how reasonable Zhang Hebin's words were, he would still find reasons to object.
"Chief, I think the land given to the government, medical clinics, schools and refugees is too much, so it should be halved. The price is too low, so it should be doubled." Zhang Hexi jumped out immediately and said nonsensically.
Although his purpose was to prevent Zhangjiazhuang from reaching an agreement with the government, he could not say it clearly.
Zhang Hebin smiled slightly, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Now there are two options for the government to purchase land. One is to have a good relationship with the government, and the price cannot exceed the usual price. The second is to raise the price, hoping to push the government to congratulations. Family estate.”
After speaking, he stared at Zhang Hexi with sharp eyes.
"I am also thinking about Zhangjiazhuang. If the price is high, it will also benefit the entire family, not just me." How could Zhang Hexi show weakness and put on an awe-inspiring look.
Zhang Hebin smiled slightly, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, let's vote by a show of hands. I hope to have a good relationship with the government and raise my hands if I am willing to give Zhangjiazhuang a bright future."
After speaking, he raised his hand first.
He was straightforward, saying that the fate of Zhangjiazhuang was closely linked to his predecessor and the government.
As soon as he raised his hand, Zhang Lichang and Zhang Heqi immediately raised their hands. They were a real family and would naturally support him.
Zhang Hejin and Zhang Hebei also agreed with the price and then raised their hands.
There are a total of thirteen people participating in the clan meeting. To pass this decision, at least seven people must support it.
Zhang Hebin looked at Zhang Henan with calm eyes: "Zi Nuan, didn't you say that it should be at least consistent? Now it is a consistent price."
"I said that it is indeed necessary to do it at least once, but I also said that even two times is fine." Zhang Henan answered while drinking tea.
A faint smile appeared on Zhang Hebin's face, and he said calmly: "But if the government doesn't build a government office here, it won't be possible even if it's always been done. Ziming, think about it for yourself, which one should you choose?"
"I choose the consistent price for the government." Zhang Henan hesitated for a few times, but finally agreed.
Now with six people in support, we are only one step away from the key one.
He was still a little uneasy. This was his first clan meeting, so he didn't want to get off to a bad start.
Thinking of this, his eyes suddenly lit up. Wasn't there a person in front of him?
Zhang Hebin continued to smile, looked at Zhang Hedong, and said in a very calm tone: "Zixu, you are a wise man, you naturally know how to choose."
"I agree with the patriarch's opinion." Seeing Zhang Hebin's gaze, he smiled faintly, said in a hoarse voice, and then raised his hand.
He has his own stand and is not influenced by others.
But he also had his own considerations. This crucial vote must be used on the edge of the knife.
Seeing Zhang Hebin's pleading eyes, he felt that he had achieved his goal, so he raised his hand in agreement.
With Zhang Hedong's crucial vote, Zhang Hebin's proposal has been passed.
Zhang Hebin breathed a sigh of relief, smiled slightly, and looked at the other elders.
Zhang Hebei originally supported Zhang Hexi, but now it seems that Zhang Hebin has won the majority of support, and Zhang Hexi's situation is over.
He sighed inwardly and had to raise his hand: "I agree."
He raised his hand, and except for Zhang Hexi, everyone else had similar ideas and raised their hands.
After the others raised it, everyone looked at Zhang Hexi.
Zhang Hebin even had a joking smile on his face, looking at Zhang Hexi with bright eyes.
Zhang Hexi's old face almost vomited blood, and his face suddenly turned the color of pig liver, feeling extremely embarrassed.
"I agree." He suddenly raised his hand.
The eyes of everyone present were as wide as bull's eyes, and their eyeballs almost fell out of their sockets.
If you don’t object, why do you raise your hands to agree?
Looking at the other people's incomprehensible looks, Zhang Hexi smiled bitterly. If he didn't agree, he might not be able to drink the last sip of soup.
Zhang Hebin was extremely happy at this time, as comfortable as eating iced white fungus soup on a hot day.
He did not expect that the first clan meeting he held would be unanimously approved.
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, forming a smile.
But there is still a problem in his heart, which seems to be weighed down by a stone. This problem is heavier than selling the land to the government.
If this cannot be solved, then letting Zhangjiazhuang surpass Xiejiazhuang will always be a dream.
"This matter was unanimously approved." Zhang Hebin nodded with satisfaction, glanced at everyone, and then asked, "Now there is another question. If the government proposes to purchase more land, what should Zhangjiazhuang do?"
