The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 122 Fishing Action
The news that Jia Min's negotiations with Niu Jizong and others broke down quickly spread throughout Rongning and Ningfu.

The hope that was ignited because Jia Min returned to the mansion to take over the bus carriage, and the relaxed atmosphere brought about by Baoyu's waking up, Ken was quickly diluted by this news.

The ups and downs of the two governments fell into anxiety again.

The price of 7 taels of silver offered by Niu Jizong is obviously a lion's mouth.This point, even those servants, think it is too much.

It is understandable for Jia Min to disagree with this price.

However, Jia Min offered a price of 5000 taels, which was also considered by the people in the two prefectures to be too low.

Previously, the masters of the mansion had discussed together and evaluated Niu Jizong's property.They had a psychological price, about 4 taels of silver.

Mother Jia also told Jia Min that she could accept the price.Jia's mother even prepared a plan to ask each house to raise funds and sell some shops and land. The total amount of funds raised was about 7 to 4 taels of silver.Among them, [-] taels are used as receiving funds.The rest, as working capital in the future.

For this reason, there was an opinion that Jia Min's price was too low, which caused the breakdown of the negotiation.

This bus and carriage business was related to the future and destiny of Jia's mansion, so the attention of the people in Jia's mansion was unprecedented.The fate of the Jia family is their fate, even for those servants.

The discussions of the subordinates were concentrated to the master, and the opinions of the masters were finally concentrated to Jiamu.

Jia's mother also believed that Jia Min's bid was too low, which led to the breakdown of the negotiation.However, Jia Min's low price was at least protecting the interests of the Jia family.On this point, others can say whatever they want, but as the head of the family, it is difficult for Jia Mu to say it directly.

Besides, the collapse of the talks this time does not mean that they will not be able to reach an agreement in the future. In addition, she already has a plan in her mind to use Jia Min as a substitute for the dead ghost, so even though she is also anxious, she put this matter aside for the time being.

Jia Min also put the matter aside.It's just that he and Jia's mother are different.

Mother Jia put the matter aside, still thinking about it in her heart, and secretly worried about it.Jia Min completely let go.Not to mention it at all.

Jia Min was busy with other things.

What are you busy with?A big man was busy with women's affairs, a matter that almost made Ping'er and Qingwen vomit blood in anger-the matter of the lock.

When Jia Min brought Ping'er to Yeduju, Jia Min told her to beat her hair.At first, Ping'er didn't like Jia Min very much, so he passively sabotaged his work.Later, after gradually recognizing Jia Min, he began to handle the matter.

It was not until later that Fang Xiu joined Yeduju and brought his wife, Feng Sanniang, who was a master of scorpions, that he took the scorpion's affairs seriously.

Even so, only more than 200 samples were made and placed there.

When moving this time, Jia Min specifically told him to bring all these locks with him, saying that they would be of great use in the near future.

After Jia Min looked at all the locks, he called Nan'er and asked him to take Ping'er and Qingwen to the city to inspect the market.

Qingwen basically adopts a non-violent and non-cooperative attitude towards Jia Min.Ping'er was actually dissatisfied with Qingwen's attitude.However, the two had a good personal relationship before, so it is hard to say anything.

Now that she has redeemed herself, she is different from Qingwen in terms of identity, and she is worried that if she talks too much, it will put pressure on Qingwen.

However, the two are surprisingly consistent in their views on Jia Min's lack of business.They all believed that Jia Min should focus on dealing with the crisis of the bus and carriage at this time, instead of caring about such things as locks.

In any case, it is a good thing to go to the city to relax.They didn't know too much about what it means to inspect the market and how to inspect it, and Jia Min didn't explain it to them, so he went happily.

Ping'er and the others left, Jia Min called the butler Zhang Cai.The last time Jia's mother, Baoyu, and Jia Rong tricked the people in the house to place bets at the Liansheng Gambling Shop, it was Zhang Cai who kept the books and handled it directly.

Zhang Cai kowtowed to Jia Min, stood up and stood with his hands down.

"The last time people from the mansion went to Liansheng Casino to place bets, how much money did you charge to your account?"

"It's more than 8000 taels in total."

"Are there any accounts?"

"All the ones that were paid by me. There are also some bets that didn't pass by me."

"Who are the people who are registered with you?"

"They're all servants and little masters."

"How much is the most?"

"Grandma Rong and Miss Bao are the most, ten taels of silver each. The rest of the servants are all a few hundred taels, and the most are only 2 taels."

"Go back, bring me the account, and ask Lai Da to come with you to see me."

Zhang Cai found Lai Da, and as soon as he told Jia Min what he meant, Lai Da fell into deep thought.After thinking for a while, he opened his mouth to speak.

"Si Ye didn't say anything else? He just told you to take the bet?"

"Yes, and nothing else."

"Hey, what is this fourth master going to do? Let's go."

When we arrived at the East Flower Hall, Jia Min was waiting.After reading the ledger, it was 120 taels in total.

"Lai Da, go to the bank to withdraw 120 taels of silver, and give the money to the bettors according to the account book."

With money?Did I hear you right?
Although it was called by the ancestors to place bets at the beginning, Second Master Bao and Uncle Rong from Dongfu also bewitched them to place bets, and said that if they lost, they would guarantee compensation.Although some people went to ask for it from Master Bao and Uncle Rong afterwards, but since Second Master Bao fell ill and the ancestors ordered that they were not allowed to ask for it, no one dared to ask for it anymore.

Although many people are unwilling, but they don't give any hope.Now you want to accompany others?

"Fourth Master, according to the rules, the slave should do what you told me to do. However, there are two things that Fourth Master should know."

After all, Lai Da is relatively mature, and he is more cautious in doing things.

"Go ahead."

"This one is Curry's money, which is all prepared for the bus and carriage. If you lose the betting money, you have lost a lot of money."

"These two, as far as I know, are the ones who bet this time, not just these. There are other people, including the masters, who have made big bets. If these lose, what about those?"

For this bet, Lai Da privately placed 1000 taels of silver, and others, such as Jia She, Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng, Baoyu, Jia Rong, and some housekeepers also placed bets.It's just that they didn't go through this channel, they did it privately.

"Others, have you registered through here?"

"No."

"So, who knows if they bet or not? If so, how much? You need to know the key to this matter."

"First of all, it was the ancestors who called for the betting, which is equivalent to the government's call. If you win, it belongs to the individual, and if you lose, it belongs to the government. The government must be responsible for this matter, and it cannot be called a private loss. "

"Secondly, Baoyu and Brother Rong promised that if they lose, they will guarantee compensation. This must be fulfilled. However, this is their private behavior, and the responsibility must be borne by themselves. What they promised, the government is It doesn't matter. It's just that they don't have any money now, so the mansion will pay for it first, and the mansion will ask them for it in the future."

"Thirdly, the ancestor had intended to pay back the wallet a long time ago, but it was only delayed for a while because of the bus carriage and the illness of the second brother Bao. This matter is related to the reputation of the mansion and the ancestor, so it must be done. Otherwise, Hasn’t the mansion become a renegades? How will we win people’s trust in the future?”

"Fourth, since I took over the matter of the bus carriage, I have my own opinion, and I will bear all the consequences. I will also sign and pledge the money."

"Fifth, those who bet in private did not go through official channels in the government, and the amount could not be verified. Moreover, it was a private act, and the consequences had to be borne by themselves."

"Sixth, I have already written the notice here, you copied it back and posted it at Ermen's place. When you get back, you will pay the money and cash it immediately."

"In addition, this is the decision of the three-person team. Tell everyone that after receiving the money, they all go to the ancestor and wife to thank you. I have a lot of things here, so don't come here."

Seeing that Jia Min was well-founded, the more he said, the more serious he became, how could Lai Da dare to question anything?Besides, I have said what I should say, fourth master has said everything for this purpose, if he refuses to do it, it will be really boring.Even if the ancestors and his wife asked again, he would be able to do business.

This time, Lai Da did it very happily. He went back and asked someone to write a notice according to Jia Min's manuscript, posted it out, paid the money, and started cashing.

Jiamu and Mrs. Wang are in Baoyu's room. As usual, there are a large group of masters who follow, and those who have received the silver first come to kowtow to thank them.

After Jia's mother heard about this, she felt mixed feelings and became entangled again.

Although Lai Da followed Jia Min's instructions, he still had an extra mind and thought it would be more appropriate to tell his ancestors and Mrs. Wang the whole story.One is to tell the two of them to be prepared, and the other is to entrust themselves to the relationship.To save myself from being held accountable afterwards.

Jia's mother knew that losing money would restore her reputation, but the most urgent thing now was the bus and carriage, and the money should be used wisely. The 8000 taels went out, and a large chunk of the money from Niu Jizong's property went away.

It's just that this matter has already been cooked from raw rice, and it's too late to stop it, so he has no choice but to let him go.I couldn't help but blame Jia Min again, blaming him for being too reckless.

When Baoyu heard about this, he was also very surprised.For the first time, he didn't scold Jia Min in his heart this time.It's just that the doubts in my heart are getting heavier.

The fourth son of Ming, he must be playing dirty again, don't ask him to plot again.

Jia Min's move did not intend to plot against Baoyu.His intention is to restore the reputation of the mansion, and the second is to go fishing.

What he calculated was outsiders.

(End of this chapter)