If you talk half-heartedly, you won’t have a wife in the future.
County government lobby.
All the grain merchants and country squires couldn't help but complain crazily in their hearts.
But the young county magistrate who was busy writing "IOUs" behind the public case desk seemed to not care about the number of wives he would have in the future.
"Those who are willing to pay for food will line up one by one." He said casually.
Compared with the Longcheng squires who only followed the Liu family's lead in the past, Wang Caozhi, Shopkeeper Ma, Shopkeeper Li and others did not have so many worries. They just wanted to get out the ballast grain before aging, and they all lined up at the gongan table.
Ouyang Rong lowered his head and wrote at the table. Every time he collected grain from a family, he issued an "IOU" document and asked the grain merchant to take the clerk to the dock to count. The transfer and sealing was also done by Diao Xiancheng and Yan Captou.
It was Wang Caozhi's turn at the public case table. The latter whispered coquettishly: "Brother-in-law, what exactly is the county government planning to build? Can you tell me a little bit about it?"
Not far away, a certain female master who was sorting out official documents seemed not to hear.
Ouyang Rong raised his eyelids and glanced at the tangled squires of Longcheng behind the lobby. Without lowering his voice, he suddenly asked:
"Brother Cao, what do you think of our Penglangdu in Longcheng County? Is it hot or busy?"
"Of course it's lively. It's a good area with well-developed transportation and it's very wealthy. It's a pity that we outsiders can't get involved."
Ouyang Rong nodded calmly: "The new construction planned by the county government...well, it's almost the same."
Not only Wang Caozhi and the grain merchants queuing up behind him, but also the squires who eavesdropped with their eyes gleaming.
"Senior brother, didn't you promise me that this new construction would only be handed over to our Xie family's trading firm? Why do you let these outsiders get involved?" A certain female senior interjected at the right time, her tone seemed to be very dissatisfied.
Ouyang Rong looked serious: "They are not considered outsiders after all. Besides, Xie's firm may not be able to take all the money. It just so happens that the county government is in debt, so it would be appropriate for them to use the debt to invest in shares."
"It's appropriate, of course it's appropriate!" Wang Caozhi took the courage to turn around and said, "Sister Jiang, we are all part of the same family. We can make money together. It's very loyal to be like my brother-in-law!"
Xie Lingjiang said with a straight face, "Shout again."
The short young man shrank his head, quickly changed the topic, and thought:
"What kind of construction is it that requires so much financial resources?"
Ouyang Rong nodded:
"Of course it's a big deal. The more you invest, the more you earn... Well, let's not talk about it for now. There are outsiders."
"We really can't let outsiders hear it." Wang Caozhi agreed.
"..." A group of country squires.
The young magistrate shut up and continued working with his head down.
Good guy, there's such a big construction deal like Peng Langdu's, even Xie's firm can't wait to get involved in it!
The twelve country squires who were originally hesitant began to lose their patience. Among them, an old country squire whom Liu Ziwen called Uncle Wu, supported his head, turned around first, and went to the crowded koan. Next sentence.
"My family has too much food, so I'll sell it first. I believe Xiaoliu will understand."
"..."
The remaining squires stared at each other for a while, what are they waiting for if someone takes the lead?
Immediately, the birds and beasts dispersed, and they all joined the queue to deliver food.
In the lobby, seeing this scene, a certain young county magistrate and the female master looked at each other and twitched their lips in tacit understanding.
In the evening, before Meiluyuan sent a maid to urge them to eat, Ouyang Rong finally finished handling the grain transactions between the Longcheng County Government, sixteen large and small grain merchants, and twelve rural gentry.
The Longcheng County government collected a total of 306,000 shi of grain at the price of eight qian per dou. 10% of the total price was paid on site first, and the remaining 90% was turned into county government debt, which was held by everyone for a period of two years. …
However, after collecting the debit documents, Wang Caozhi and Wu Bo were most interested in the big deal that leaked from Ouyang Rong's mouth.
As for whether Ouyang Rong and the county government would default on their debts, no one was too worried.
The main reason is that for well-known, young and promising Jinshi civil servants like Ouyang Rong, credibility and reputation are extremely important. If they go back on their word, money is secondary. What is really lost is political capital. Don't be in the officialdom of the Zhou Dynasty in the future. Got mixed up.
Besides, the Longcheng County Government Office is right here, so it won’t run away...
However, even though they were itching to be curious, everyone was sent out by the smiling young county magistrate. It was agreed that after counting and handing over 300,000 shi of grain tomorrow, they would gather in the lobby of the county government office to discuss a "big deal." .
At the gate of the county government office, Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang stood on the steps, watching the carriages of grain merchants and squire disappear at the entrance of the street.
"I thought senior brother would move things out to show them today. After all, I spent so much time in the afternoon before coming over to attend the meeting."
"I was going to take it out..."
Ouyang Rong shook his head, "Wait a minute, wait until Liu Lang and the others have sealed up the grain. These squires are still afraid of the Liu family, and they have to prevent anyone from jumping out of the car to report the news."
He turned his head and whispered: "Thank you for your hard work today, little junior sister."
"What happened to your finger?"
"I accidentally poked it and it's a little swollen. Thank you for your concern, junior sister."
"I'm afraid that if you can't write, I'll have to come over again."
"..."
"Go back and put on a cold compress. Forget it. You don't have to guess to know that you don't have an ice cellar. I'll send some to you tonight." She didn't look back. "I have something to do. Let's go."
In the darkness where the light of the lanterns at the gate of the county government office could not shine, the two senior brothers and sisters, who were standing with their backs to each other, left in a carefree manner, leaving only one person standing there, mouthing off, and finally shaking his head with laughter.
Not far away, on the west side of Luming Street, there were several maids holding lanterns and walking toward the county government office.
Ouyang Rong saw them, greeted them, and took them back to Meiluyuan for dinner.
However, I didn't notice that after leaving the county government office, the junior sister walked towards the east side of the street, which was the direction away from Luming Street.
…
"We in Longcheng County don't allow such awesome people!"
Liu Ziwen sent several frightened squire uncles out of the door with a smile on his face. As soon as he returned to the hall, he heard these serious words from his third brother.
The smile on the young head of the Liu family gradually disappeared, and he stopped in front of the door with his hands behind his back. Behind him was the dark night of the courtyard, and in front of him were the bright lights of the hall.
In the hall, Liu Zian and Liu Zilin were sitting or standing, both looking at their elder brother with solemn expressions.
There was a moment of silence among the three brothers.
The atmosphere gradually became heavy.
"Joint vertically and horizontally?" Liu Zian asked.
"It's the guest taking over the host." Liu Ziwen chuckled softly.
"You are not allowed to be so awesome!" Liu Zilin said solemnly.
Liu Ziwen sighed: "I'm getting faster and faster. I really don't regard myself as an outsider."
"Now we are going to be outsiders." Liu Zian shook his head: "They have already left us behind and started a new stage. What is the next step?"
"Will the general succeed in the next step?" Liu Zilin answered in surprise.
Liu Ziwen suddenly asked: "Why do I feel that he has already taken the next step?"
Liu Zilin was puzzled, but Liu Zian reacted and narrowed his eyes: "Brother, are you talking about the new county government building that Ouyang Lianghan is hiding in his mouth?"
Liu Ziwen said nothing and turned to stare at the Butterfly Creek outside the door in the direction of Penglangdu.
Liu Zian pondered: "Disaster relief, flood control, justice... The next step should be flood control... Is it possible to leave our Liu family and build the Di Gong Gate alone?"
Liu Ziwen nodded, then shook his head:
“It’s not impossible if we only build Di Gong Gate.
"We are not afraid of him providing disaster relief, not afraid of him controlling floods, or even afraid of him conquering the Liu family to seek justice. We are just afraid of him. From the very beginning he fell into the water to confuse and paralyze us...
"He was eyeing something in the sword shop that he shouldn't be eyeing. He came prepared."
…
I recommend a copy of "The Book of Troubled Times" written by Xiancao. It is from the boss of Jicha, and its quality is outstanding!
(End of chapter)
