Chapter 104 100,000 Stones
One night, Li Xian, who had not changed his original intention, went to his own accounting room. Naturally, he, who had checked his family property in person, would not really have a meeting with Lin Zimo and prepare a generous gift for him. After all, the Xu family can't end anything, and they can't sleep well. Li Xian, who brought a silver ticket, got into a sedan chair and came to the magistrate's office again.
Lin Zimo, who sat in his government office and saw him, was very happy, but his expression was not revealed at all. Li Xian came here and believed that he was even more anxious. Lin Zimo, who had a little initiative, ordered someone to serve him tea. Unintentionally drinking tea, he took the initiative to put the silver ticket that had been prepared on the other party's desk.
Lin Zimo, who didn't look through the silver ticket, really didn't dare to take his money and said with a smile, "Li Xiangshen, what do you mean?"
What does it mean? You should be clear." Li Xian, who felt that he was pretending in front of him, said expressionless.
Lin Zimo, who suddenly picked up the silver ticket and looked at it, knew that there were not only silver tickets, but also the house and land deeds. My purpose is not to extort this property, but to eradicate Li Xian. Seeing that he handed over part of it so happily, Lin Zimo had to worry about the fraud. In order to be safe, he decided to follow the plan step by step, so as not to take too far and produce some uncontrollable factors.
Lin Zimo kept smiling and said, "We are talking about business. Now, I have three or 50,000 stone fine rice in my hand. As for the exact number, I really can't remember it clearly. Since Li Xiangshen wants to buy the rice in my hand at a high price, I am naturally very happy. You gave me this number. Naturally, I have no reason to refuse you."
Li Xian, who is not a fool, knows that this is the trick he used to be safe. In the future, if the matter is investigated. Lin Zimo can completely shirk the suspicion of bribery, after all, this is a deal to buy and sell refined rice. By now, Li Xian is psychologically prepared to remove his teeth and swallow blood. Even if I can't take back a straw, I still admit it.
Lin Zimo shouted outside the door, so Wang Qiang, who was on duty, came in. I asked him to call Cailian. After all, she is mainly responsible for the fine rice. Shortly after Wang Qiang turned around and left, Cai Lian, who was holding the account book, trotted in and saw his master. She opened the account book in her hand and told Lin Zimo that there were a total of 1,6,523 stones of grain.
Lin Zimo took a sip of the tea on the table and said slowly, "Our family will sell 100,000 stone fine rice to Li Xiangshen first."
Cailian, who had never returned the taste, opened her eyes, looked at him, and said blankly, "Sir, we don't have so many?"
"Li Xiangshen, have we sold you 100,000 stone refined rice, and the price of each stone refined rice is two taels of silver?" Lin Zimo, who is not blushing and heartbeat, said generously, "Cai Lian, you can give him a certificate about selling rice, and he will give you a contract to buy rice. We are a fair deal, and there is no hidden operation.
Li Xian, who was tacit, naturally knew that this was an empty contract to buy and sell refined rice, so he forced himself to squeeze out a smile on his face and echoed, "The rice that Lin Zhifu sold me is good, so I am willing to buy it at the price of two taels of silver and one stone. I have to bother Miss Cailian and my husband to complete this business.
Lin Zimo knew that this maid's brain was not very smart. He was worried that she hadn't turned around, so he first opened his mouth and added, "Don't ask why. After you go down, tell Ji Xiaojuan that after all, she also has a handle on this matter. Li Xiangshen and you will handle it together. In the future, this matter of collecting refined rice will be temporarily ended.
The reason why Lin Zimo made such a decision is to teach those greedy and smart farmers, so that they can clearly know that the purchase price will not rise endlessly. At the same time, he sent a false signal to Li Xian that he would not blindly take benefits for nothing. As long as the two cooperate, they will be profitable with each other.
Li Xian, who heard it clearly, didn't get the 100,000 stone fine rice, but finally got a good signal. If he no longer collects refined rice, he can raise the price back and continue to charge at the price of one or two silver and six stone refined rice. Li Xian does not value this to make up for a little loss, but to be able to supply military food. After all, he will be able to cope with the rice in his hand.
Cailian, who didn't ask more questions, left the government office with Li Xian. Lin Zimo, who sat on the chair, leaned his back on the chair and fell into meditation. Before I got any news from Jia San, I temporarily maintained a repairing illusion with him. After all, I had just received so much money from him. He was worried that it would be bad if the dog was forced to jump off the wall.
Let the little maid find Ji Xiaojuan's picking lotus, and soon completed the necessary procedures with Li Xian. After taking an empty contract, the first thing he did when he walked out of the magistrate's office was to tell his housekeeper that he could inform each rice shop to buy refined rice at the price of one or two silver and six stones. Farmers who sell rice, who dares to make trouble, don't be polite.
In Li Xian's opinion, he and Lin Zimo have reached a tacit understanding. In fact, Lin Zimo will no longer care too much about farmers selling rice. He has given them enough time and opportunity to sell their surplus refined rice. If any of them get up and make trouble again, it will be really unruly.
The sudden change in rice prices really caught farmers off guard. The government stopped the acquisition, and the reason is that the number is enough. Some farmers who were still delusional last night suddenly fell into the cold abyss. Without cash in their hands, they can't pay land rent, buy other necessities, farm tools and so on.
As expected by Lin Zimo, some of them did take the lead and make trouble and insisted on selling it at yesterday's rice price. This time, Lin Zimo, who did not come forward in person, just sent a catcher and led people to maintain law and order. I only have one meaning, that is, I don't want to kill people and toss around at will.
Li Xian was not as leisurely as Lin Zimo, but on the spot, his face was pale and said harshly, "If you want to sell it, sell it. If you don't sell it, just pull it home for me. I tell you that if you dare to cause trouble here for a day, then I will lower the price and charge it once. Today, then tomorrow, I promise to receive it at the price of one silver and seven stones. Tomorrow, you will continue to make trouble, then I will charge you at the price of one or two silver and eight stones... You might as well say one more word, don't fantasize about the beautiful things of the previous period of time.
Farmers who still have excess refined rice in their hands are naturally unwilling to sell their rice at this price, but they dare not really make trouble. They did feel that this time was completely different from the last time. After all, the officials did not stand over, but stood in the distance and watched coldly. After thinking about it, they quarreled to see the magistrate.
Li Xian, who smiled coldly, said disapprovingly, "If you are not afraid of eating boards, then go anywhere. I won't stop you. As for whether to sell this rice or not, that's your freedom, and what price you charge and how much you collect, that's my freedom. If you understand, you can sell it. If you don't understand, go to the magistrate's office. At that time, do you think someone will pay attention to you?
The farmers didn't believe what he said, so the group went to the magistrate's office. They knelt at the door of the government office crying and howling, and insisted that the magistrate make the decision for them. Lin Zimo did not show the sympathy for them, but felt that they did not know what was right or bad. According to the future, this is the market behavior.
The catcher led the officials to follow the farmers all the way to the magistrate's office. The reason why he didn't ask his men to do it was that he didn't know what his master meant. I couldn't be wrong, so I had to bravely ask to see Lin Zimo again. Even if you are scolded, it is better than losing your job.
Lin Zimo, who did not scold the catcher, said with a very clear attitude: "Oax me away. If there is anyone who doesn't know each other, just grab them.
The catcher who knew how to do it did not dare to stay for a long time, so he quickly retreated. He first told the governor's words clearly to his brothers, and then asked the farmers to leave in a different way. Officials with water and fire sticks are familiar with this. They have neither the patience to reason and set the facts, nor have good cultivation to convince people with virtue, but choose the most direct, primitive and roughest way to fight.
The catcher took the lead and scolded loudly, "Don't you open your eyes to see where this is? If you want to be wild here, you come to die. Brothers, don't be soft-handed and fight me to death.
Good luck, the fast farmer turned his head and ran desperately to a safe place. Beating people is an experienced official. Although they fight to death, they can grasp the proportion when they start. After all, if they really want to kill people, it is not easy to end. Farmers who run slowly are naturally disturbed to the ground, and farmers who run neither fast nor slow will avoid being hit a few times.
A farmer who escaped was covered with blood and scolded Lin Zi silently: "The crows in the world are really ordinary black. Dog officer. What a blue man, it's all bullshit. Lin is a sanctimonial hypocrite.
A farmer who had lost his shoes and limped and echoed, "Brother, you're right."
The two scolded very well and really enjoyed their mouths, but the problem in front of them still has not been solved. After all, it is impossible not to sell the refined rice in your hand, otherwise it will not be this embarrassing appearance. Lin Zimo, who was sitting in the government office, only felt that his ears were hot and he sneezed repeatedly.