Chapter 098 Military Food

Some time ago, although Li Xian was in Beijing, he roughly learned that two major things have happened in Guiping County recently. The reason why he was not vigilant was that Lin Zimo's elimination of Liu Hu and the mountain thieves in Erlong Mountain had nothing to do with him. He believed that Liu Hu was responsible for causing the murder.

Li Xian thought that he was overpowering and dared to send his head to the mediocre Lin Zimo to demonstrate. If this happens to you, you will still kill such an ignorant fool. At the same time, I learned that the reason behind this matter was the competition and interest dispute between the governor Han Yong and the political envoy Fang Shiren. Regarding the destruction of the mountain thieves in Erlong Mountain, Li Xian learned through his secret channels that the root of the matter was caused by the robbery of the military food transported to the officers and soldiers in Guiping City. He believed that the reason why Lin Zimo made a big move was to cover up the truth of this fact for the young master of the Han family.

Thinking of him here, on the one hand, he and Lin Zimo are good and do not violate the river, and on the other hand, he tries to maintain a good relationship between the two sides. He is neither on Fang Shiren's side nor under Han Yong's other political enemies. Therefore, Li Xian is confident that he will not cause murder. In his opinion, Li Yu and Han Yong, his minister of official ministry, should still be in the same camp.

Li Xian walked around in his side hall and continued to think about problems without a sound. Although the profit of supplying military food is large, the risk is not small. If there is a mistake, it is a felony. Thinking about it, he knows that opportunities and risks coexist. Many times, it is not to see whether this person is smart or not, but whether he has the courage to do it.

Li Xian thought that if it was done. Even if he can't become the richest man in Guangxi, he will definitely jump to another level. He believes that the feeling of living in Nanning City will definitely be more comfortable than living in Guiping City. As for if things fail, I naturally think of the worst result and also think of the refined rice that I have hoarded.

Li Xian thought that if he really made up his mind to do this business, the best way to reduce the risk was to pull up Lin Zimo. I know that he is Han Yong's favorite disciple. If there is any mistake in the military food, he can also deal with it. In addition, Lin Zimo is the current governor of Xunzhou, and it is also convenient to dispatch from it. Li Xian, who believed that the government's procurement of military grain was the truth, thought that the only shortcoming was to give him an extra cup.

The housekeeper of Li saw that his master had not said anything for a long time, so he couldn't help saying, "Master, if the government intervenes, the business of the Li family will be greatly affected. You have to make a decision earlier."

Li Xian, who stopped, scolded in a low voice with an expressionless face: "Do you really think I don't understand this truth? You only see the surface without thinking about what's behind it. If this matter involves Han Yong's interests, then I should not be involved. Go and tell the shopkeepers of rice shops in the city not to move first. I'm going to explore Lin Zimo's words.

The housekeeper Li, who didn't dare to talk more, bowed his head and retreated. After seeing him go out, Li Xian sat down. He is thinking about what he should say to meet Lin Zimo by himself. In addition, I will never give up my own food interests easily. Li Xian is most worried that if he takes a step back, others will take a step further and then eat away all his interests here step by step. He knew that he had lost the result of all this, so he was nothing.

Thinking of Li Xian on this floor, he could no longer sit still, so he ordered his servants to prepare a sedan chair. He is going to talk to Lin Zi about the possibility of cooperation. Lin Zimo, who didn't take care of the rice, handed over this errand to Cailian. As for the outflow of money, it is naturally on your own. Yang Mengqi, who learned the news, couldn't figure out what his father-in-law was going to do. She was worried about how to deal with her own rice rental, but she didn't expect him to get these piles of rice.

Lin Zimo, sitting in his own government office, leaned his back on the armchair to continue his thinking. I know that these refined rice are easy to collect, and it is very troublesome to dispose of them. He has no intention of opening a rice shop. Lin Zi thought silently that if Li Xian didn't get hooked, he would have to pay a sum of money for this matter. The only thing he can comfort himself is to benefit the people.

When I was thinking about how to hook Li Xian, a big fish**, and the other party strode in, arching his hands forward and said, "Lin Zhifu, how are you?"

Lin Zimo, who raised his head, stood up without hurry and replied, "Everything is fine. I don't know what you're looking for?"

Li Xian, who was not in a hurry to speak, waited for him to sit down separately, drank the tea sent by the servant, and said euphemistically, "I heard that the government seems to want to buy refined rice for the court as quartermaster?"

Lin Zimo, with a smile on his face, said bluntly, "It's not wrong. There was indeed such a thing. Now, I'm worried about this. After all, time is tight and the quantity is large. I haven't done it in the past. At present, my eyes are black and I can only be blind. The first time you do such a thing, it's troublesome to have no experience.

Li Xian, who picked up the tea and took another sip, said quite vaguely and slowly, "If Lord Lin needs help, just say a word. I immediately asked the experienced shopkeepers and clerks to help. After all, it is also our job to work for the government. I just don't know whether Lin Zhifu would like to give me this opportunity to perform?

Lin Zimo, who could understand, saw that he was so tactful, so he did not try to play dumb puzzles with him. He pretended to be happy and said, "Since you are an experts in this field, you can take over this matter. If it's good for you to come forward, my problem can also be solved easily. However, this matter is very important, so I think you should think about it. Moreover, I don't want to see farmers make trouble because of the price of rice. Since Li Xiangshen is a smart man, he should understand what I mean.

"The magistrate is trustworthy, and naturally it is duty-bound. I will buy the refined rice sold by farmers at the price set by adults. Li Xian, who put down the tea, saw that there were only two of them in the room, so he said boldly, "I'm an open person who doesn't say secret words, but I don't know how many hat Lord Lin intends to wear? Also, what is the specific quantity of military food this time? How long is the deadline? I don't know if this matter is related to the interests of the teacher?

Lin Zimo, who understood, knew that he was mainly talking about kickbacks to himself, so he pretended to think about it and said positively, "Since you didn't hide it, then I might as well say it directly. Xunzhoufu is really not prosperous, and I also want to change my place as an official. Although the teacher mentioned it, he thought I still needed to practice. Nowadays, I just don't know what Mr. Li, the minister of the Ministry of Li, thinks? As for other things, I don't care. On the teacher's side, you don't have to worry, I will come forward.

Li Xian, who heard clearly, learned that he meant to thread himself from it so that he could be transferred to other prosperous and rich places as an official. This matter is simple to say, but difficult to do. After all, the good place of the Ming Dynasty is always occupied by the cronies of some big forces. Since Han Yong has nothing to say, it's boring to go to Li Yu by himself.

"Since Governor Han asked the magistrate to practice more, then naturally there is a reason for him. I know that Lord Lin is Han Zhongcheng's most proud disciple. Li Xian wanted to cut the tofu on both sides and wanted to pull him in and said, "There is no problem in recommending you to see your brother. However, I have an idea that I want to deal with the military food with Lord Lin.

Lin Zimo, who pretended to be disappointed, picked up the tea and did not drink it. He said lightly, "Since Li Xiangshen is in trouble, let me think about this matter carefully. I still have business to do, so I won't leave you any longer.

Li Xian, who heard the other party's eviction order, had to leave. Lin Zimo was not as happy as he promised, and his purpose was not to make him suspicious. If such a big deal is completed smoothly, there will be no doubt about Li Xian, who has been in the world for a long time. His experience tells himself that he can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.

Although Li Xian, who walked out of the government office, felt a little disappointed, he felt that he had gained a lot. In his opinion, Lin Zimo is an official fan. If you think there is a gap in the egg, then there will be a chance. If the two sides can't negotiate cooperation, they have to let the other party ask for themselves in person. After all, he can continue to collect grain.

Li Xian, who got on the sedan chair, thought that the government was one or two pieces of silver and three stone meters, so he could improve it a little. After all, farmers can sell the grain to whom only depends on who the price is high. Although on the surface, he seems to have suffered losses, in fact, as long as he takes the supply of a large amount of military food, he can earn back with profits.

Li Xian thought that if Li Zimo could not accept the military supplies stipulated by the court, he would not be able to carry it. In the end, I'm afraid he has no choice but to ask himself. At that time, whether you want to sell him two taels of silver and one stone, or the long-term supply right of military food, there will be a certain amount of words and operation space.

When Li Xian returned to his house, he immediately sent someone to gather the shopkeepers of his rice shop overnight, and then ordered, "Tomorrow, you will let go of the rice collection for me. You just need to remember that no matter how the price changes, you just need to keep it one part less than the government's purchase price.

The shopkeepers looked at each other and couldn't understand why Li Xian's attitude would change day and night. They knew his temper, so they didn't ask, but chose to do so. After all, the owner earned more and less, and it really didn't have much to do with them.