Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 31 Negotiation
Of course, everything in Wuzhai Fort has not yet started. If it is necessary to reclaim the land, hire peasants, repair the gullies, etc., these initial investments will require at least tens of thousands of taels of silver, and the money must be paid by yourself, but this money Qu Yuanrui is willing to contribute. , Without investment, how can there be any return?Qu Yuanrui understood this truth very well.

Huang Laifu has been secretly observing Qu Yuanrui's expression. At this time, he put down his teacup in satisfaction. What he just said about the bright future of Wuzhai Fort is not to deceive Qu Yuanrui. If everything goes well, what he said is probably true. Nine will succeed.

It's just that behind this success, the initial investment is very huge. I just lack the first pot of gold for this investment. After finally meeting a powerful businessman, why don't I try my best to fool me?

Of course, after the successful development of Wuzhai Fort, the return of the partner investor must be very generous.This Qu Yuanrui is indeed a member of the Qu family, he is a shrewd person, he knows how to seize the opportunity, and immediately made his own decision.It seemed that he was willing to pay for the development costs, and Huang Laifu also accepted it frankly. This is what Qu Yuanrui should do. How can he get anything if he doesn't invest?

Regarding Qu Yuanrui's statement, Huang Laifu smiled and said: "Come on, come on, shopkeeper Qu, please sit down, why bother to say something like that, we can work together and make a fortune together. Don't talk nonsense, shopkeeper Qu Tell me, how much money are you willing to contribute?"

Qu Yuanrui felt that Huang Laifu was more like a businessman than himself, and not like a military man from a military household. He said: "The young one is willing to contribute 5 taels of silver for the development of the field pig house in Wuzhaibao. We only invite the young and old to come." Sell ​​the surplus grain and other things of Wuzhaibao to me first."

Huang Laifu was very happy in his heart, 5 taels of silver, he really gave it away, and lamented how rich the money of these Shanxi merchants was, and he had to calculate and recalculate after spending dozens of taels of silver a few days ago, but they did not frown at tens of thousands of taels of silver The head is used out.

He nodded and said with a smile: "The shopkeeper Qu is really a happy person. When it comes to exporting food and other items in the future, I have a way. At that time, all the surplus food in my Wuzhai Fort, as well as pigs, cattle, sheep, etc. All the goods are underwritten by you, and then you can wait for the merchants to come to your door, and then distribute them to various places, and sit still and collect huge profits. I even allow you to pick up the goods first and pay later, what do you think?"

Qu Yuanrui couldn't help being overjoyed, but at the same time, his eyes lit up, and he felt that what Huang Laifu said opened his mind, which was something he had never imagined before.In this way, wouldn't he be responsible for all the goods in Wuzhaibao?
He knew that as soon as the new grain source of Wuzhai Fort appeared in the future, the major grain companies in various places would definitely be moved by the news. Previously, he only wanted to marry Huang Laifu, the future master of thousands of Wuzhai Fort households, to stabilize an important grain source, and to be with his father and brother. Similarly, becoming a well-known big grain merchant did not expect to monopolize the grain sources and goods of the entire Wuzhai Fort.

Now that Huang Laifu said this, those big grain merchants in the future may have to act according to their own face, and there are huge profits in it.Thinking of this, Qu Yuanrui's heart blossomed with joy.At the same time, he felt admiration for Huang Laifu. This future Master Qianhu seemed to be young, but he knew so much about shopping malls.

Seeing that Qu Yuanrui's face was beaming with joy, Huang Laifu continued: "Furthermore, in the future, it may not only develop Wuzhaibao. There is a lot of wasteland in the northwest. If we develop more land, you and I will cooperate. I am afraid that in the future, the shopkeeper of Qu will have to deal with it." I counted the money until my hands trembled."

Speaking of this, Huang Laifu laughed, and Qu Yuanrui also laughed heartily.Then the two discussed the matter carefully, how to develop the land of Wuzhai Fort.

Now the relationship between the two is very different. Huang Laifu revealed to Qu Yuanrui his way of managing Datianzhuang, which surprised Qu Yuanrui even more.

According to Huang Laifu, in this way, his farm can do more things with less manpower, and the output is greater than that of renting. Although this kind of farm has a lot of investment in the early stage, the effect is that Not the same.

Qu Yuanrui also admired Huang Laifu's way of rewarding Zhuang Ding, thinking that he could do the same to his servants.

Huang Laifu also talked about his plan to raise pigs, cattle and sheep in captivity, which is far stronger than that kind of extensive feeding and grazing, and the output is greater.

And in the future, after the pigs and sheep are out of the pen, they can also engage in various processing industries. For example, Huang Laifu has already thought of a thing called "canned food", which can put fresh pork and mutton in a porcelain jar, which can be preserved for several years. , It can also be shipped thousands of miles away.Qu Yuanrui was dumbfounded when he heard this.As a result, this item is not very popular, even the generals on the Nine Sides, I am afraid that everyone is eager to purchase it.

Huang Laifu also said that Wuzhai Fort is rich in various resources. As far as Huang Laifu knows, there are several things in Wuzhai Fort that can be made into something called "cement", which can be widely used in houses, roads, etc. , used in the construction of castles and sold widely.

At that time, all these things will be underwritten to Qu Yuanrui, and it will be impossible for him not to publish them.The more Huang Laifu talked, the more it made Qu Yuanrui happier. It seemed that it was a wise move for him to come to visit Huang Laifu on a whim.

At the same time, Qu Yuanrui also admired Huang Laifu more and more. The more he listened, the more he felt that his vision was pitifully short compared to Huang Laifu.In fact, although Huang Laifu was also a businessman in later generations, he may not be better than Qu Yuanrui in terms of ability, but his knowledge is definitely far inferior to Qu Yuanrui.

And the cement and cans are things that Huang Laifu has long wanted to start doing, but these things require a lot of research and investment in the early stage, and the possibility of failure is also very high. After all, the scientific and technological capabilities at this time are at the forefront. That.Huang Laifu is also a clever woman who can hardly cook without rice.But now that Qu Yuanrui is willing to inject tens of thousands of taels of silver, of course the situation is different.

The two were talking lively, when Jiang Dazhong came in to report that Wuzhai Fort He Fu Qianhu and several hundred households came to visit together.

Huang Laifu smiled and said, "I'm waiting for them."

Just now, Huang Laifu had asked Qu Yuanrui for his name, and immediately said: "Zhixin, let's go out to meet him together." Qu Yuanrui responded with a smile, feeling that the future Lord Qianhu has no airs, he can say It is approachable and makes people feel good.It seems that the old rumors of Huang Laifu being a dude and vulgar are not credible, or is it a change after he traveled abroad?
When the two went outside the courtyard, they saw He Fuqianhu and several hundred households whispering something.

Seeing Huang Laifu coming out to greet him in person, Vice He Qianhu and the others dare not neglect, this is the future Master Qianhu of Wuzhaibao.Several people rushed forward and bowed their hands.Seeing Qu Yuanrui standing next to Huang Laifu, they were startled, not understanding the relationship between this young man and Huang Laifu.

Huang Laifu said: "My lords, come to the humble house, it is full of luxuriant plants, please come in, please come in!"

He Fuqianhu smiled hehehe, more like an old farmer, he said: "Young Master is really polite, I dare not be old." The other hundreds of households did not dare to say the same thing.

When everyone entered the courtyard, Jiang Dazhong and Yang Xiaolu quietly followed Jiang Baihu and Yang Baihu, calling softly, "Father."

Jiang Baihu nodded, and said, "Your boy must work hard when following the young master."

Yang Baihu said quickly: "I'll talk about it later." He smiled and followed behind Huang Laifu and the others.

Everyone entered the hall, sat down as guests and hosts, and offered tea.

Huang Laifu introduced Qu Yuanrui to Deputy He Qianhu and others: "My lords, this is Qu Yuanrui's shopkeeper in Qi County. His family is in the grain and salt business. Please get close to him."

Qu Yuanrui hurriedly bowed.

He Fuqianhu was laughing at first, but when he heard that Qu Yuanrui was just a businessman, his expression immediately turned cold. In order to hinder Huang Laifu's face, he just responded in vain, and casually cupped his hands. The other hundred households also had the same expression, Qu Yuanrui Still smiling, obviously used to it.

He Fu Qianhu couldn't wait to talk about the water truck. He had been thinking about it for a few days, and the other hundreds of households also joined in. God can't count on it. They are all looking forward to the spring and using these water trucks to water the ground. .

Huang Laifu understood their thoughts and said with a smile: "My lords, there is absolutely no problem with this water tanker, but Laifu has a better suggestion, everyone can discuss it."

Several members of Fufu He's thousand households said, "Sir, please tell me."

Huang Laifu told Qu Yuanrui that he was going to cooperate with Qu Yuanrui to develop the wasteland of Wuzhaibao, and said that if the adults are willing to buy shares, he is willing to let everyone share the dividends.

He Fu's thousand households and several hundred households were dumbfounded when they heard that Huang Laifu and Qu Yuanrui would inject tens of thousands of taels of silver to develop Wuzhaibao's hundreds of thousands of acres of wasteland and raise tens of thousands of pigs and sheep. Young Master Huang Laifu has such a big heart, and he would pay tens of thousands of taels of silver if he made a move.

Immediately, He Fuqianhu and the others were all moved.This is a great way to make money. When things are done, I don't know how much the annual dividends will be.Besides, I will be Huang Laifu's subordinate next year, and cooperating with him in this matter will make money and please him, so why not do it?
Huang Laifu couldn't help but smile when he saw everyone's excitement. Huang Laifu didn't really care about the small amount of money that He Fuqianhu and others got for the joint stock. They were all poor military households. How much could each of them pay?
Huang Laifu's intention to let them form a joint stock company is just to pull these people into his chariot of interests. After all, only when the entire Wuzhai Fort is united in one mind can it develop outward.Besides, the military craftsman and battalion affairs are all under the jurisdiction of Deputy He Qianhu. In the future, I will need the cooperation of several hundred households to train soldiers, not to mention that Jiang Dahu and Yang Baihu are Jiang Dazhong and Yang Xiaolu. father.Give up a little money and combine their interests with your own. This is a matter of great benefit and no harm.

Jiang Dazhong and Yang Xiaolu, who were standing by the side, were also stunned when they heard it. They didn't expect the young master to be so courageous, and to invest tens of thousands of taels of silver in such a big matter, that he would do it casually.This young master is really becoming more and more incomprehensible.

(End of this chapter)