The most powerful patriarch in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 12 Competitive Banner Bearers
Everyone was discussing lively, the old ancestor suddenly gave a dry cough, and said with a serious face: "Keep your mouth tight, be careful that there are ears behind the wall, those big things are not for us ordinary people to worry about, let's talk about business."

Today is still Daming's day,
Dare to say anything, spread the word, it is possible to ransack the family and exterminate the family, the ancestor stopped it.

How many times has there been turmoil since the founding of the Taizu?

Take the change of Tumu Fortress as an example, how many people said that the Ming Dynasty would be gone,

How many years have passed, the emperor sitting on the dragon chair is still surnamed Zhu.

No matter how chaotic it is, it is only temporary.

The scene fell silent again.

The second uncle said with some seriousness: "The family really has no money. Most of the transportation expenses for sending officers and soldiers this time are the money advanced by the ancestors, which emptied the ancestors' family assets."

Lu Jinyuan gritted his teeth and said, "Just don't pay, let's see what they can do with us, catch us all, and save money for food."

"It's a good idea." The fourth uncle shook his head and said, "Isn't Qingyang Village an example? If people are arrested, their homes will also be ransacked. Besides, you are young and strong, and you are not afraid. What if women and children are arrested?"

The fat man said helplessly: "God does not reward farmers with food. The harvest is getting smaller every year, but the taxes are getting more and more year after year. The land is getting less and less valuable. Even if you want to sell it, you can't sell it for a good price. The one worth some money is the tea mountain, or else"

Before the words were finished, Second Master Qing flatly refused: "No, how many generations has passed down the tea mountain, it is left to future generations, it must not be lost in our generation, otherwise no one will have the face to see Mr. people."

Changle County is the place where Fangshan Luya is produced, and Lu’s tea mountain can produce Fangshan Luya, which is very valuable.

Fangshan dew buds, that is tribute tea.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Lu family in Fuzhou owes much to that tea mountain.

Lu Jinqing looked around and said cautiously, "Old Ancestor, I have a proposal."

"Speak if you have something to say, and fart if you have something to say," the ancestor said angrily.

Everyone turned their attention to Lu Jinqing to see what he had in mind.

Lu Jinqing swallowed, and said with some hesitation: "Didn't the Zheng family always persuade people to move to Jilong Mountain? Those who move will not only be exempted from taxes for three years, but will also be given seeds and cattle. If we move, what we owe You don’t have to pay taxes, and you can still get cattle and seeds, killing two birds with one stone.”

"By the way, Deng Laojiu said that when ordinary people move to Jilong Mountain, five households will get one cow. If our Fuzhou Lu family moves, three households will get one cow."

"Whoever wants to go will go, my old bones were born here, and if I die, I will die here." The ancestor refused without thinking.

Jilong Mountain is Taiwan opposite Fujian, and it was also called Yizhou, Liuqiu, and Dongfan in ancient times.

After Zheng Zhilong returned to the Ming Dynasty, he has been recruiting people to develop Taiwan and expand his power.
This matter was recognized and supported by the former governor Zhang Kentang, and Jilongshan has developed rapidly in recent years.

As for Deng Laojiu, he is a lobbyist of the Zheng family.

"People leave their hometowns and are humble, and this root cannot be lost," the second uncle was the first to agree.

Second Master Qing said with some disdain: "What is Zheng Zongbing, but a pirate in official clothes, who can reason with you and obey the rules? Maybe one day you will be unhappy and cut off your head with one knife."

"I just mentioned it, I didn't really want to go," Lu Jinqing quickly explained.

Once the three core figures, the ancestor, the second uncle, and the second master Qing expressed their views, Uncle Fat didn't dare to say much.

Everyone thought of many ways in a row, and they even came up with ways to borrow money, but it still didn't work.

The second uncle who presided over the meeting turned his head to look at the old ancestor, only to see that the old ancestor set his eyes on Lu Changle and Lu Changfu,
The second uncle guessed what the old ancestor was thinking, turned his head and said to the two of them: "Changfu, Changle, you are all outstanding young people in the clan. Now that the clan encounters difficulties, do you have any solutions?"

Lu Changfu rushed to say: "Returning to my second uncle, the younger generation has developed a new tea with a good taste. Many old tea workers have agreed, and I have already made an appointment with a familiar businessman to discuss the production of spring tea and new tea. This time I will hand over to you." The money from the public housing must be more."

"Fu Geer is really capable, we can rest assured that the tea mountain is in his hands." Second Master Qing said happily: "I think Fu Geer is very suitable for the candidate for the standard bearer."

"I agree, Brother Fu has performed very well these years." Lu Jinqing echoed.

Uncle Fat smiled and said nothing, peeking at the old ancestor out of the corner of his eye.

Lu Changfu was Fatty's son, so he naturally wanted his son to take an important position.

However, the old ancestor closed his eyes and his face was as sinking as water, so he couldn't see his attitude.

Lu Jinyuan hesitated for a moment, and quickly said: "Changle has performed well recently, especially in the arena where he has shown his outstanding leadership skills. As the standard bearer, I recommend Changle."

"Able to write and perform martial arts, even the barbarians can handle things well. I think Changle is suitable to be the standard bearer." The second uncle also began to speak for Lu Changle.

It is a blessing for the Lu clan to have children who are knowledgeable, courageous, and resourceful to serve as standard bearers.

Lu Jinqing glanced at Uncle Fatty, and stood up again: "Brother Le has performed well recently and made great contributions, but Brother Fu is more secure, and the young people in the clan support him more."

"Brother Fu performed very well. If he is in charge of accounts, I support him, but this time, Brother Le is more suitable for the selection of the standard bearer." Lu Jinyuan insisted on his point of view,
The clan elders and Fangtou who were present also expressed their opinions and stood in line, and the approval ratings of the two were almost equal.

While everyone was discussing, Lu Changle sat quietly,

He listened earnestly and modestly on the surface, but was very depressed inside.

Lu Changfu is an old man who works as a landlord, so he made a [-]-[-] split with himself,

If it wasn't for the bad reputation of his predecessor, with his achievements these days,
Not to mention a small standard-bearer, it is no problem to enter the core layer, so it is so laborious.

"Brother Le, you have a bright mind, have you thought of any way to raise money?" Just as everyone was arguing endlessly, the ancestor suddenly asked for a roll call.

After entering the door to say hello, Lu Changle has been listening carefully, but has not spoken yet.

Lu Changle quickly said: "When I go back to my ancestors, I have some ideas in my mind, but I haven't figured it out yet."

If you want to improve your status in the clan and let the clan members trust and recognize you more, you have to show new performances.

At least, Lu Changfu must be overwhelmed.

From the moment the second uncle said that he wanted to raise money, Lu Changqing's mind was spinning fast, thinking about how to make money.

There are many ideas, but things are easy to think and difficult to do, and it is not easy to boast.

Lu Changfu said with a sneer: "Scholars like to beat around the bush when they talk. They obviously have no choice but to say they haven't figured it out well. Who knows how long it will take you to figure it out. Maybe by the time you figure it out, the day lily will be cold."

This ignorant and incompetent prodigal son made meritorious service by relying on tricks,
From Lu Changfu's point of view, Lu Changle just got lucky.

If he was there at that time, he would definitely have done a better job than Lu Changle.

Lu Changle said bluntly: "Who said the day lily is cold? I have already thought of a solution, but I just don't know which one is better."

Buddha fights for a piece of incense, and people fight for breath. When it is time to fight, we must fight.

"Really?" Lu Changfu chuckled: "Changle, don't talk so full of words. Do you remember when you were admitted to Tongsheng, you swore that you would pass the exam within three years, what about now?"

Back then when Lu Changle was admitted to Tongsheng, he was very high-spirited and boasted on the spot that he had won the three-year exam,

After failing to pass the exam for several years in a row, rhetoric and lofty ambitions have become a joke.

Lu Changle said tit-for-tat: "If you dare to speak boldly, it is courage. If you are not successful, you can only say that your luck is bad. I remember that when Brother Changfu first took charge of the tea mountain, he also said that he would double the size of the tea mountain in three years. How is it now?"

It's okay to want to be in the top position, but Lu Changle is not used to him if he wants to step on himself to be in the top position.

Lu Changfu blushed, and said angrily: "God doesn't reward me with food, so I can't do anything about it. Fortunately, I'm better than you anyway. Although I can't accomplish anything, I haven't discredited the clan."

When he was in charge of the tea mountain in the clan, Lu Changfu also made bold words,

Unexpectedly, the current situation is unstable, and God does not reward food,

The weather was bad, and the trade routes were blocked from time to time, so that the tea could not be sold at a good price.

Not only has the tea mountain not expanded in recent years, but the money handed over to the clan has also decreased.
Lu Changfu was also powerless.

Just as Lu Changle was about to refute, the old patriarch slapped the table and shouted loudly: "Are you noisy enough? When will it be? Still noisy!"

When the old patriarch got angry, everyone immediately shut up, and Lu Changle and Lu Changfu immediately bowed their heads and admitted their mistake.

"The Lu family in Fuzhou has always distinguished rewards and punishments. There is no need to fight for whoever does well. This time, whoever performs well in raising money will be the standard bearer," the old patriarch made a final decision.

It is a good thing for young people to be self-motivated, and the old patriarch is also happy to see it.

Lu Changle and Lu Changfu glanced at each other, and almost said in unison: "Yes, old ancestor."

They are all from the Lu family in Fuzhou, and no one has any objection to their superiority based on their strength.

Lu Changle hesitated, and said, "Old Ancestor, I want to go to the county town."

"Can"

"Manpower is needed to do things, I want to find some helpers"

"You can choose the people in the clan at will"

"I still want some money, not much, just two or three taels."

"I'll give you five taels, and you don't need to go to the official account, just pick it up at my house."

I didn't expect the ancestors to be so talkative, asking people to give, asking money to give money,

Lu Changle quickly thanked him.

Lu Changfu also took care of him. The ancestor said that the people and resources in Chashan would be allocated by him.

After the old patriarch finished the assignment, he asked Lu Changle and Lu Changfu to do their own work.

After Lu Changle and Lu Changfu saluted the old patriarch and elders, they left the back hall together.

At the door, the two looked at each other provocatively, and soon dispersed.

It is useless to say more, it is a horse or a mule, and the facts will be revealed.

After Lu Changle went out, the second uncle said worriedly: "Old ancestor, Brother Le didn't say anything, so I agreed, right?"

I wanted to say whether the ancestor was too casual, but because of the awe of the ancestor, he swallowed the words again.

Lu Jinqing also said with some doubts: "What can Brother Le do? If you want money at this time, you don't want to go to the county town to eat, drink and have fun."

This kid has a criminal record. Although he has performed well recently, it is not enough to change Lu Jinqing's opinion of him.

"Five taels of silver is too much, and now is the time to spend money." Second Master Qing said with some heartache.

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