Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 19
"Uncle, don't worry!"

Guo An chuckled, and explained unhurriedly: "It's just two thousand hectares of land, and my Wanping County has more than 500 households with [-] people!"

"If the [-] hectares of land are divided among the [-] households, each household will only need to reclaim [-] mu of land within two months!
In one month, a commoner only needs to reclaim six acres of land, that is, five days to reclaim one mu of land, and any young man can reclaim one mu of land in five days, let alone a family of ordinary people. Not only is there a young man, there are even old people and children! "

"Even if there are military households and artisan households among the [-] households, there are also idlers in the military households and artisan households.

These military households and artisan households will definitely actively develop the fields that can own their own homes. "

"And if these military households and artisan households have no time to reclaim wasteland, then they are only counted as [-] households.

These [-] households can reclaim [-] mu of land in two months, ten mu in a month, and one mu in three days. Isn't that enough? "

"This……"

Nie Zishi was dumbfounded.

Immediately, he quickly stood up and ran outside.

Soon, an abacus was brought in, and it was crackling to calculate.

After a while, he raised his head and looked at Guo An with surprise.

"Good boy, have you already made up your mind?"

"Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to discuss with His Royal Highness King Yan about borrowing food!" Guo An replied.

Nie Zishi was relieved now. According to the data Guo An said, not only [-] hectares of land can be reclaimed within two months, but even [-] hectares of land are possible!

"It's just that the only problem is that all the people in Lijia in Wanping County will listen to you, the county magistrate, and work hard to reclaim wasteland?"

"Uncle, don't worry, Guo An has already explained this matter to the chiefs and food chiefs of each Jiali!"

"Hiss... How did you kid do it? Those grain chiefs and chief ministers are all a group of local emperors in each Jiali. How can you explain them all?" Nie Zishi looked incredulous.

"It's enough to chat more with these old men in Lijia. Everyone has something to pursue, and these grain chiefs and village chiefs are so pure and simple. If you talk a few more words, you can talk about everything..."

The corners of Nie Zishi's eyes twitched when he heard this, seeing Guo An's unbearable appearance in front of him, he couldn't help it anymore.

"It's really the bastard of the old Guo family. Since everything is under your control, then get out, I'm in vain worrying about you all day!"

"Hey, Guo An always remembers Uncle Nie's kindness! However, it's getting late, so I won't bother you to rest comfortably..."

"..."

Two days later.

Regarding Guo An of Xiaozhi County, Wanping County, in front of Nie Fantai, Daxing County, Miyun County and other county magistrates in Beiping Prefecture, he gambled with His Royal Highness King Yan, and the matter of reclaiming two thousand hectares of land to borrow grain was directly discussed in the entire Beiping Prefecture. spread the word.

From the officials of the Sansi Yamen in Beiping Prefecture to the common people in all Lijiajia, they are all talking about it.

Even the fact that Beiping Mansion lost dozens of officials and students all at once seemed so inconspicuous in front of this matter.

"The magistrate of Wanping County really doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth, and he actually agreed to open up two thousand hectares of land in front of His Royal Highness King Yan!"

"Tsk tsk, I really think he is the king of Zhongshan alive!"

"Hmph, when King Zhongshan was guarding Beiping, he might not be able to reclaim [-] hectares of land within half a year!"

"Everyone, have you heard that the county magistrate of Wanping County was only recommended as the head of Wanping County a year ago, and this year because of the corruption case, he was fortunately promoted to be the county magistrate of Wanping County!"

"...This is really shit luck!"

"That's right, after hearing that, the Xiaozhi County of Wanping County is only [-]!"

"What, so young!"

"Yeah, that's why it's so unreliable!"

"Do you all know if the Xiaozhi County of Wanping County has a family?"

"Huh?...Old man Qian, you have a good plan to fight..."

"..."

Wanping county government office.

Ning Deyou, Feng Fuchun, Qi Nong and other six scribes stood in front of Guo An anxiously.

"Xianzun, the news about your gambling with His Royal Highness King Yan has spread throughout Beiping Mansion. Whether it's officials, rich businessmen or ordinary people, they are all saying that you are young and energetic, I don't know..."

Guo An smiled casually, "So you know, those passing merchants are also talking about this?"

Ning Deyou and Qinong were startled.

After a while, Ningde still replied slowly: "Master Xian, this matter has caused such a big commotion, those merchants can't talk about it if they want to!"

"Very good!"

Guo An said happily.

"Forehead?"

Ning Deyou, Qi Nong and the others suddenly looked surprised.

"Xianzun, these merchants have been traveling all the year round, if they are allowed to spread the matter to the south, what will the county's reputation be?"

"Is this official bullying men and women, or is it corrupt, or is it a fish and meat of the common people?" Guo An asked a little puzzled.

Several people in Ningde shook their heads in unison.

"So, the official is afraid of a bird?"

Guo An said confidently, "The matter of reclamation of wasteland is a decree issued by His Highness King Yan, and His Majesty has been encouraging the people to reclaim wasteland.

Shouldn't this be a good thing? "

"But the county lord, the food in those people's homes is only enough for three months at most. If two thousand hectares cannot be reclaimed in these three months, then the tens of thousands of people in Wanping County will be hungry!" Ning De said something.

"That's why I said that it's a good thing that those merchants are talking about reclaiming wasteland!" Guo An said.

"The villain is stupid!"

Ning Deyou, Qi Nong and others all looked puzzled.

"You are really stupid!"

Guo An sighed helplessly, "After these merchants know that I and His Royal Highness King Yan have wagered against reclaiming wasteland, can they believe that the people of Wanping County can reclaim [-] hectares of land?"

"I don't believe it!"

Ning Deyou, Qi Nong and others shook their heads again and again. It's not just that the merchants didn't believe it. Even if it was this, they, the scribes in Wanping County, were still a little unconfident.

That's two thousand hectares of land, not two thousand acres!

Guo An nodded, and continued to ask: "So, after two months, the people in Wanping County will have no food to eat. What do you think they will do according to the cunning psychology of those businessmen?"

"This……"

After Ning Deyou, Qi Nong and others thought for a while, their expressions became serious.

"Your Majesty, by that time, Wanping County will not be able to reclaim [-] hectares of land, and His Royal Highness King Yan will not lend food to the people of Wanping County, and the food in the warehouse will not be enough for the people of Wanping County to borrow.

So, at that time, the people in Wanping County can only sell their fields in exchange for food! "

"And according to the treacherous and cunning habits of those merchants, they will inevitably transport a large amount of grain from the south in advance, and wait until the people in Wanping County have no food to eat.

Then use the grain in his hands to buy a large piece of land from the people of Wanping County at a low price! "

Guo An nodded slightly, and continued: "In the end, they will rent out the land they bought to the people of Wanping County for farming. When the autumn harvest comes next year, they can use the grain grown in the fields to hand over to the Beiping chief envoy. Then go to the capital to exchange for Yanyin!

They only need to use dozens of stones of grain to get a steady stream of salt! "

"These merchants are really a group of cunning and cunning people!"

Ning Deyou, Qi Nong and others were all angry.

Then, he looked at Guo An with a puzzled face.

"The county lord knows this, why still..."

……

(End of this chapter)