Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 109 One Stone of Grain Withholding 50 Texts

Qin Shao knew about the test next year.

I also know that the old man Zhu has worked hard for several years to prepare for the trial, and he must leave here to go to Beijing.

It's just that the old man's sudden departure made him a little uncomfortable.

Thinking about the old man wishing to fight for his dream, Qin Shao felt a little less sad.

Knowing that the old man Zhu has already contacted his friends in Shangjing, and has rented a yard in Shangjing, and only waits for the old man Zhu to arrive, Qin Shao feels relieved.

In ancient times, transportation was inconvenient, and there might be countless possibilities on the road.

Moreover, many southerners will not adapt to the environment when they go to the north.

Some candidates who came to Beijing to rush for the exam will arrive in Beijing a year or even two years in advance to familiarize themselves with the situation.

Some people did not pass the exam, and those from a good family background even lived and studied in Shangjing directly, waiting for three years before trying again.

It is most common to arrive one year in advance like wishing the old man.

This yard is pawned by the old man Zhu, the master's family has left Anlu, and I heard that they are making a living in other places, so they will not lose this yard for a while.

It is also possible that if they don't come back, this yard will become the old man Zhu's.

I wish the old man bought a lot of things here, and he has a deep affection for this yard.

The old man Zhu told Qin Shao to help take care of the yard, so as not to let it be desolate and dilapidated.

It is said that he may come back in the future, and maybe he will retire here in the future.

Qin Shao knew that he was speaking of nostalgia, and wished the old man still had deep expectations for the official career.

But he still promised to help take care of it.

When Qin Shao returned home, Wang Yin had finished washing and was eating.

"Father!"

Seeing Qin Shao come back, Wang Yin hurriedly stood up and wanted to speak.

"Eat first, and we'll talk after dinner!"

Qin Shao saw that he seemed to have haggarded a lot in the past few days, and the journey must have been a bit hard.

After eating, Wang Yin went directly to Qin Shao's study.

"Master, I got the title deed back!"

Wang Yin took out the title deed from his pocket, and there were 100 taels of silver.

"Why do you still have so much money?"

Qin Shao asked in puzzlement.

"Master, I took your greeting card and went to Xiangyang Mansion to look for the tooth shop, but I met an acquaintance on the way, that is, the young master who gave us wine when we fought with someone in De'an Mansion."

"Isn't that person from De'an Mansion? Why is he in Xiangyang Mansion?"

Qin Shao had a deep memory of that man.

"I don't know either. I was going to inquire, but he didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't ask again. He said he was very familiar with Xiangyang Mansion. He heard that I planned to go to Yaxing to buy the land of Prince Xiang Mansion, so he said he knew Xingyang Mansion. The chief steward of the palace can directly connect me to prevent someone from raising the price indiscriminately."

"I followed him to meet the chief steward of Prince Xiang's Mansion. Sure enough, the price was only 200 taels, not 280 taels at all. The one who asked for 280 taels was just a deputy steward of the palace. He lied to the steward and just wanted to extract money from it."

"The chief steward took me to the tooth shop. I paid the deed paper money, Mr. Zhu Mo's money, and the deed tax. It cost a total of 203 taels. When I went there, in addition to the 300 taels you gave me, there were also 4 taels that Miss Han gave me. fee, the 3 taels were taken from the expenses, so there are 100 taels left."

Wang Yin said one by one.

"Then did the son who helped you say his name?"

Qin Shao thought that man was a wonderful person.

"Not at all. I only heard people around him call him Mr. Zhu, so that's what I called him. Judging by his demeanor and dress, he should be a son of a rich family."

"He asked me why I bought those wastelands. I just said that my master wanted to build Happy Valley, and he didn't ask any more."

Wang Yin didn't say anything, but Mr. Zhu invited him to be his guest and paid for the hotel, so he wanted to return that person.

Anyway, he didn't think about leaving his father, so there's no need to mention those things.Ruti made it seem like he was taking Joe.

"Well, you have been here for several days, and you probably haven't had a good rest. Go back and rest early!"

Seeing that Wang Yin's face was still a little tired, Qin Shao comforted him.

Wang Yin cupped his hands and left.

In the evening, Qin Shao told Han Jinrong to give Wang Yin more pocket money in the future so that he could go out and do things conveniently.

"Master, are you saying that the four taels I gave you when you went to Xiangyang are a bit small? I wanted 280 taels, but you gave me 20 taels more, which is considered entertainment expenses, so I didn't give more. I will pay more attention next time."

Han Jinrong was a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, just a reminder, don't worry about the income at home, you will have it in the future, no matter who you are, bring more pockets when you go out, don't save too much!"

"Yes!"

……

Because I wish the old man to go to Beijing.

Qin Shao was busy helping the old man organize things for the next two days.

Han Jinrong, Xiaosanzi, and Wang Yin also came to help.

There are many people who work quickly, and it takes a day and a half to finish tidying up and loading things on the carriage.

For safety and convenience, I wish the old man entered Beijing with a caravan going to Beijing.

They had a reunion dinner together in the afternoon, and sent the old man off the next day.

The east gate of Luntai saw you off, and there were many people with chariots and horses.

You can't see the king when you turn around the mountain circuit, and there is a place for horses in the sky.

For the first time, Qin Shao felt the sadness of giving someone away in ancient times.

Sending off to wish the old man has arrived in March, and it is the season of early rice planting for a year.

Qin Shao and the others went to the field to see that the wheat was growing well.

Zhang Dazhuang is a real person and works diligently. Qin Shao feels that he can basically rest assured that those fields are entrusted to him.

After more than a year, his family's two boys, Niudan and Gouer, have grown up a lot. Half a child can eat well and work hard.

Niudan is like Zhang Dazhuang, he doesn't talk much, he just likes to work hard.

Dogs are very flexible and love to laugh at people.

Qin Shao really likes these two boys.

"My lord, the grain we stockpile will have to be dried after the new year, otherwise the humidity will be too high, and it will be a pity if the grain goes bad."

As soon as he sat down, Zhang Dazhuang replied.

This person really has feelings for food. According to his family members, Zhang Dazhuang has to go to the grain cellar to look at the food every day, otherwise he won't be able to sleep.

Qin Shao understands that feeling. People who have experienced famine years will cherish food very much.

He had already thought about this problem when he came.

The previous rice and soybeans were not sold much.

In the final analysis, his situation is somewhat similar to Zhang Dazhuang's. He escaped from disaster all the way, and he has experienced hunger.

After experiencing the situation of having no food left in hand and panic in my heart, I was reluctant to sell the food before, and I always felt insecure in my heart.

Now that everything is on the right track, it is actually a waste and a burden to keep those grains.

Rather than that, it's better to deal with it.

"What is the purchase price of grain?"

Qin Shao moved to sell grain.

"My lord, the purchase price of the grain seller is now 450 pax."

"Isn't it 500 Wen and 1 stone?"

Although the price of grain in the city has dropped since last year's autumn harvest, Han Jinrong said that the current price is 1 tael and 2 stones when buying grain.

"Master, you are talking about the retail price. We have to sell a lot at a time. The grain merchants come directly to the house to buy, so we don't need to bother us. We villagers sell grain like that!"

Zhang Dazhuang explained.

"But we're on the outskirts of the city, so why don't we sell it directly in the city? Why do grain merchants deduct so much money?"

Qin Shao was a little puzzled, this grain merchant was really too shady, and 50 Wen was deducted for every stone of grain!
What is the concept of 50 essays!
Qin Shao has been here for so long, and has a general understanding of the prices here.

Especially when Han Jinrong was doing New Year's goods before the new year, he followed him to the market to buy meat and learned about the approximate price.

A tender chicken (bamboo shoot chicken) costs 36 yuan, a live chicken costs 20 yuan, and a live duck costs 12 yuan!
One tael of silver for a fat pig (about 80 catties), and 20 Wen for a sheep (about 300 catties)!
In other words, when the middleman sells grain for twenty or thirty shi, he can realize the freedom to eat meat for almost a period of time!

"My lord, you are a scholar. You have never sold anything in the city. How can you make such easy money?"

Zhang Dazhuang smiled wryly.

That is how the matter?

There is no one to do a good money-making business. Could it be that I am thinking too much?
(End of this chapter)