Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 139 Your Highness, there is a problem with this land deed!
As prosperous as Bell Tower Street?

Zhu Di's eyes lit up immediately, and then, he showed an appearance that really was the case, "Hmph, we know that according to Guo Qing's ability to attract money, since Guo Qing attaches so much importance to Zhangjiawan Wharf, it must be profitable.

So, we are ready.

This matter will be handed over to Guo Qing, and you can ask He Zhong to withdraw as many taels of silver as you want. "

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Guo An slightly bowed his hands in salute.

Then, he looked up at Zhu Di again, and replied honestly: "Your Highness, I also want to buy a shop after the construction of Zhangjiawan is completed, so as to add some business to Weichen's mansion."

Zhu Di was startled, thinking of something, and asked, "Is Guo Qing going to get married?"

Guo An replied honestly: "Return to Your Highness, the wedding date is set on April 26."

"Very good."

Zhu Di nodded in satisfaction, "You have contributed to our Yan Palace, and even to Daming.

Since you want to earn more money, we will agree. After the Zhangjiawan Wharf is built, I will give you two shops and a warehouse. "

Hearing this, Zhu Fu's eyes became hot.

However, Guo An shook his head quickly, "Thank you Your Highness, it's just that I want to spend money to buy it."

"Ok?"

Zhu Di took a deep look at Guo An, nodded slightly, "Follow me."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Guo An quickly thanked him.

As for taking part of the Zhangjiawan wharf, Guo An sensibly did not mention it.

The benefits are too great for him to eat.

Zhu Di obviously hasn't realized this problem yet, but is still worried about his going fishing.

"But how should our four big ships go to sea?"

"This……"

Guo An thought for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, if you hire a few small boats to tow in front, and then hire hundreds of young men to tow on both sides of the river, I wonder if it is possible to pull the big boat out of the Tonghui River?"

Zhu Di's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked Xu Xiang beside him.

"Xu Xiang, how about this method?"

"Your Highness, I finally feel that this is feasible." Xu Xiang quickly replied.

"Very good."

Zhu Di nodded slightly, and then ordered: "He Zhong, quickly send someone to hire people with money, and then find a few small boats!"

"Yes, Your Highness."

He Zhongying said.

However, before He Zhong left, Zhu Liang who was on the side hurriedly said again: "Your Highness, I will ask you for something."

Zhu Di asked quietly, "What's the matter?"

Zhu Liang quickly said: "His Royal Highness, since you hire people to tow the big boat, why don't you hire guards from our house, maybe our guards are more powerful than those common people in pulling the big boat."

Zhu Di couldn't help cursing angrily, "You rascal, how can this matter be compared?"

Zhu Liang quickly laughed and dared not speak any more.

Guo An on the side was thoughtful, and said: "Your Highness, I think I can give it a try. Your Highness can send two hundred soldiers. If you can drag these big ships out of the Tonghui River, each soldier will be rewarded with five dollars." Ten texts.

In this way, it is equivalent to hiring the money of those common people. "

On the side, Zhu Liang and Xu Xiang looked at Guo An gratefully.

These days, the generals who serve as soldiers are also clinking poorly.

Zhu Di glanced at Guo An indifferently, but did not continue to object, "So let's give it a try."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Liang and Xu Xiang quickly bowed to Zhu Di with gratitude on their faces, and then hurriedly retreated.

As for He Zhong, he quietly retreated and prepared money.

Wait until the evening.

Zhu Liang then brought good news, the four big ships were all dragged out of the Tonghui River.

Zhu Di finally showed a smile on his face.

Guo An didn't pay too much attention to this, but took the map of Zhangjiawan Wharf in Tongzhou that he had found, and kept studying it.

So, on to the second day.

Yu Rentian, the magistrate of Beiping, together with his fellow magistrate Zhao Jie and Tongsan Dangfu, came to the Palace of Prince Yan early, accompanied by Cui Shijian, the magistrate of Tongzhou.

The new governor of Tongzhou, Cui Shijian, is a thin man in his 40s with an honest appearance.

As soon as he saw Guo An, Cui Zhizhou greeted him respectfully, which startled Guo An and quickly returned the salute.

After the scribe served the tea, Yu Rentian began to talk about business.

Similarly, a clear map of Zhangjiawan Wharf was also handed over to Guo An.

"Please take a look at Guo Changshi. This is the map of Zhangjiawan Wharf. I wonder which piece of land Guo Changshi wants?"

Guo An was not too polite, picked up the pen directly, and circled the center of the pier.

"Cui Zhizhou, please look at this piece of land."

Cui Shijian only took a cursory glance, and said directly: "There are only half of the fields in this piece of land.

The total price of this field is 5000 taels of silver, but what does Guo Changshi think? "

Guo An narrowed his eyes slightly, "Is it a little too cheap?"

Cui Zhizhou replied very honestly: "Don't worry Guo Changshi, half of the 5000 mu of land is wasteland, and the price of [-] taels is considered a normal market price."

"I see."

Guo An nodded slightly, "That's 5000 taels."

"Guo Changshi is really refreshing."

Cui Shijian and Yu Rentian immediately beamed with joy.

Guo An nodded slightly, then remembered something, and said again: "I don't know how to arrange those people?"

Cui Shijian said hastily: "Don't worry, Guo Changshi. With the money from selling the land, they will be tenant farmers for some gentry's families. Life will be much better than before."

"I see."

Guo An nodded in satisfaction, "I wonder if Cui Zhizhou brought the title deed?"

Cui Shijian's eyes widened, and he asked in surprise, "Guo Changshi wants to buy it directly, why don't you ask His Highness King Yan?"

"There's no need for that."

Guo An shook his head slightly, "It's just five hundred acres of land, we can make the decision."

A trace of disappointment flashed deep in Cui Shijian's eyes, and then his face became more smiling, "Guo Changshi is so trusted by His Royal Highness, I admire him very much."

"That's not the case. We have to report to His Highness after the land deed is signed." Guo An said with a reserved smile.

Cui Shijian's face froze slightly. After signing the land deed, and then going to report to His Highness King Yan, what is the difference from making your own decision?
However, Cui Zhizhou did not forget the business, and directly took out a land deed from his arms, which was covered with the land deed of Tongzhou Yamen, and he could fill in the number of acres and the price at will.

Seeing this, Guo An was a little surprised. It was the first time he saw this kind of operation, and he couldn't help asking: "Cui Zhizhou, is this possible?"

Cui Zhizhou chuckled and said, "Guo Changshi, don't worry."

"That's good!"

Guo An nodded slightly, and then gave instructions to a scribe.

The scribe walked out quickly.

Not long after, a middle-aged eunuch who was somewhat familiar to Zhifu Yu and the others walked in, followed by two servants.

Guo An directly handed over the title deed to He Zhong, and immediately informed He Zhong of the amount and price, and He Zhong didn't say much, and directly stamped the big seal.

Then, he left directly.

Guo An handed over the title deed to Cui Shijian, "Cui Zhizhou, please take a look and see if there is anything else we need to fill in?"

Cui Shi took it over in a daze and glanced at it, then looked at Guo An with astonishment on his face, "Guo Changshi, this is the Great Seal of the King of Yan... Is it done?"

"It's done!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

Cui Shijian still couldn't believe it, "Who was that just now?..."

"Prince Yan's Mansion and the Chief Manager."

Guo An replied, and then asked again: "I don't know if there is anything else going on in Cui Zhizhou?"

Cui Shijian was taken aback for a moment, and then asked with a smirk on his face, "I don't know when Guo Changshi will deliver the 5000 taels of silver from the sale of the land to this official... Tongzhou government office..."

Guo An straightened his face and explained: "Cui Zhizhou, please don't worry about the silver. We will send the scribes and guards to Tongzhou early tomorrow morning to bring the silver.

At that time, please ask Cui Zhizhou to call all the people in Zhangjiawan and ask them to bring their land deeds in exchange for silver. "

This time, Cui Shijian's expression froze in place.

"Tongzhou is so far away from Beiping Mansion, and it's only 5000 taels of silver, so there's no need to work so hard?"

Guo An just smiled lightly, "We don't want to be so laborious, but it is about the fields and livelihoods of hundreds of households. If something goes wrong, I will beheaded and beheaded. I am afraid that His Royal Highness King Yan will be stigmatized."

"Besides, Cui Zhizhou also knows that those officials are always rough in their work, and their hands and feet are not clean. It's better to watch them..."

Cui Shijian forced a smile on his face, and quickly praised: "It's no wonder His Royal Highness Yan Wang trusts Guo Changshi so much. Guo Changshi is serious in his work..."

Guo An just smiled and nodded slightly.

Afterwards, after a few more pleasantries, Cui Shijian, Yu Rentian and others stood up and said goodbye.

……

Keep your mind on it.

Zhu Di just glanced at the title deed casually, then looked at Guo An.

"Guo Qing, what does this mean?"

Guo An had a look of guilt, but also a trace of heaviness, "Your Highness, I am ashamed."

"Ok?"

Zhu Di stared at Guo An and asked, "Are you greedy for ink on this matter?"

Guo An's eyes widened, "How could Wei Chen be such a person?"

Zhu Di asked curiously, "Then what guilt do you have?"

Guo An sighed slowly, "Your Highness, there is a problem with this land deed."

Zhu Di's expression became serious: "What's the problem?"

"The magistrate of Tongzhou sold this land so cheaply!"

Guo An said, "Not to mention anything else, just the piece of land at Zhangjiawan Wharf is worth thousands of taels of silver.

Moreover, with the addition of the hundreds of acres of surrounding fields, it would cost thousands of taels of silver.

And that Cui Zhizhou only sold His Highness 5000 taels of silver, and according to the tone of that Cui Zhizhou, if the humble minister is dissatisfied, he can lower it a bit..."

Zhu Di sneered directly, "What's the fuss about this matter, it must be that the magistrate of Tongzhou deliberately sold it at a low price in order to please us."

Guo An said: "Your Highness, this is where things go wrong.

It makes sense for Tongzhou magistrate to please His Highness for the sake of official career.

However, the common people around should not just throw away the land they depend on for their lives just to please His Highness. "

Hearing this, Zhu Di's expression froze, and he stared at Guo An closely, "What did you find?"

Guo An replied: "Your Highness, I can't say for sure. I can only ask Your Highness to send guards to investigate this matter."

Zhu Di's face became serious, "The scumbags in our house can't do it, we have to let Jin Yiwei investigate."

"Your Highness is wise!"

Guo An was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Zhu Di to dare to command Jin Yiwei, and he could command them well.

However, I still flattered casually and didn't think too much about it.

Anyway, it's not something he should worry about.

However, regarding the Zhangjiawan matter, he had already used the name of King Yan's Mansion to warn those officials in Tongzhou in advance, and hoped that the honest Zhizhou Cui would be more sensible and not make any fuss.

Otherwise, alas...

Thinking about it, a cold light flashed in Guo An's eyes!
Early the next morning.

Before hearing from Zhu Di, Guo An sent two scribes and a team of guards to Zhangjiawan Wharf in Tongzhou with 5000 taels of silver.

……

(End of this chapter)