12dz Chapter 1608 In the fourth year of the Zhengping reign, on the third day of the third month, the emp
Chapter 1608 In the fourth year of the Zhengping reign, on the third day of the third month, the emp
After the county examination ended, spring plowing was just around the corner.
Zhu Xiucai and Zhu Dalang bought a batch of farm tools and several oxen.
As expected, the supply could not meet the demand, and the number of oxen was extremely limited, so they had to wait until before the summer plowing season to make another trip to the prefectural city to purchase them.
Scholar Zhu said with shame, "Sir, I am truly ashamed. I have failed to complete the task you assigned me."
Sun Shan waved his hand and said considerately, "It's alright. We can buy them before the summer planting season."
Zhu Dalang, who was following behind Zhu Xiucai, breathed a long sigh of relief.
I'm glad Lord Sun won't blame me. I'm really afraid my old man will be punished for not completing his mission.
Of course, a beating was the least of his worries. The worst thing would be for Lord Sun to use some excuse to plunder the Zhu family and wipe out all the wealth the Zhu family had accumulated over the years.
A prefect who wiped out his entire family, a county magistrate who ruined his family.
Besides, Lord Sun really did have a legitimate reason to break down his own door this time.
After receiving the mission, Zhu Dalang was restless, and now that the mission is not yet completed, he is even more anxious and unable to eat or sleep.
Fortunately, Lord Sun did not blame him, and Zhu Dalang breathed a long sigh of relief.
I can finally get a good night's sleep tonight.
Sun Shan would never blame Zhu Xiucai. When it comes to doing things, one should not only look at the result but also at the attitude. Regardless of the result or the attitude this time, Sun Shan was generally satisfied with Zhu Xiucai.
The three wealthy brothers rushed to the door, demanding an audience.
Sun Shan thought about it and agreed.
The wealthy merchant Ma said obsequiously, "Sir, spring plowing is approaching. I wonder if we could sell bird droppings fertilizer outside?"
The three brothers value the sale of bird droppings fertilizer very much and are eager to start selling and make big money as soon as they obtain the exclusive distribution rights.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Spring planting is too late, but summer planting is possible."
The three wealthy brothers were greatly disappointed, as they couldn't even earn money for fertilizer for spring planting; how many copper coins would they lose?
The wealthy merchant Zhu pressed further, "Sir, are you sure the summer harvest can be sold?"
His hopeful eyes frequently flashed at Sun Shan.
Sun Shan: .....
To hell with Zhu Fushang! You're all fat and bloated, ugly as hell, an eyesore.
However, Sun Shan gave a definite answer: "That's right, the fertilizer for summer planting can be sold."
The original plan was to sell fertilizer during the spring planting season, but the accidental fire in Chenzhou Prefecture has caused quite a stir. Sun Shan needs to keep a low profile recently and avoid being in the spotlight, lest he become a scapegoat.
Therefore, the plan to quietly expand the sale of fertilizer to surrounding areas needs to be postponed.
Then the wealthy merchant Zeng asked, "Sir, can the three of us brothers really help the government sell fertilizer?"
When they first received the news, the three brothers acted as if they were the "expected success" and looked down on everyone else.
After all, we've given Sun Shan so many gifts; it would be too rude of us not to give him something in return.
Sun Shan was clearly a clever man; he would always repay kindness received.
Haha, here we are. The three brothers have been appointed as agents, with full authority to sell bird droppings fertilizer.
Later, when Sun Shan did not summon him for a long time, he worried that Sun Shan had changed his mind.
Sun Shan rolled his eyes at Zeng, the wealthy merchant, and said in an unfriendly tone, "What's wrong? You don't even believe what I say? Heh, don't you all know who I am?"
The three wealthy brothers secretly looked down on Sun Shan.
He muttered to himself: It's precisely because I know you so well that I'm so uneasy about you.
Haha, since you took office, we've been donating money and money, almost giving away our entire fortune. If you don't give us some benefits soon, we'll have an assassin kill you!
The three brothers were internally criticizing Sun Shan while simultaneously fawning over him with obsequious smiles.
Businessmen are flexible and adaptable. As long as you pay them, they'll go east or west as you say, completely obedient and compliant.
Sun Shan let Master Zhang in and explained the rules for buying fertilizer.
The overarching principle is: the interests and reputation of Yuanlu County must not be harmed. If anything goes wrong, the three wealthy brothers will take full responsibility.
The three wealthy brothers ignored them completely, bowing and scraping as they repeatedly agreed.
Even if you can't do it, you have to say you can. First, get the sales rights, then we'll talk about the rest.
After the spring planting was finished, Sun Dingnan came in and said, "Master, I will go to Chenzhou Prefecture tomorrow. The Wang family said they have found three plots of land for us and want us to take a look."
That's right, the Jing family was the key to finding the land this time.
It's idiotic not to use connections.
In any case, the relationship between Sun Shan and the Wang and Jing families is already intricate and intertwined. They are inseparable and cannot be distanced from each other.
According to the information gathered by Granny Wang.
The entire Yuanlu County government, including its members, believed that Sun Shan and County Magistrate Wang were in cahoots, working together to reap benefits.
The entire sky over Yuanlu County was shrouded in the shadows of the Sun and Wang families, making it impossible to see the sun.
In particular, the members of the yamen had many complaints about Sun Shan and Magistrate Wang. If it weren't for their limited status and abilities, they would have long ago tried to remove Sun Shan and Magistrate Wang from their posts.
Let Yuanlu County see the light of day again.
When Sun Shan first heard such rumors, he was so angry that he vomited blood.
He wanted to wake up the entire population of Yuanlu County: You are the one who colluded with Magistrate Wang, your whole family is in cahoots with Magistrate Wang.
After hearing it so many times, I became numb to it. I neither explained nor refuted it.
In any case, there is only one truth, and the innocent will clear themselves.
Sun Dingnan had arrived in Chenzhou Prefecture much earlier to begin "warehouse construction".
The journey was also delayed by a flood in Chenzhou Prefecture.
In addition, Wang Ganhua, who was in charge of the bird droppings fertilizer, couldn't handle the transportation and preparation of the fertilizer, so Sun Dingnan had to help.
Sun Shan thought to himself: If I find someone capable, I will definitely kick Wang Ganhua out of the game. Don't blame him for being ruthless; the capable rise to the top.
Unfortunately, Yuanlu County lacked talent, so even those who were useless had to fill in, which gave Wang Ganhua the opportunity to make mistakes.
Sun Shan gave the direct order: "Once you've chosen one, take it and build it according to the blueprints."
Building a warehouse is not difficult; it's just a transit point to facilitate the transport of grain from Yuanlu County to Dongting Lake.
Sun Shan added, "It doesn't matter if the land is large enough. When the government has the money, we can build a Yuanlu Guild Hall next to it."
The so-called guild hall was actually a fellow-townsman's guild hall. It could provide accommodation for merchants, students and others from Yuanlu County, making it convenient for the people of Yuanlu to have a place to stay.
For example, Sun Shan always had to stay at the post station whenever he went to Chenzhou Prefecture for a meeting. If the guild hall is built, he can stay there directly, which will make things much more convenient.
Another reason for building the guild hall in Sunshan is to facilitate fellow villagers from Yuanlu to stick together. When you're away from home, how can you get by without unity?
A united atmosphere needs to be cultivated, starting with sharing a room.
Sun Dingnan's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Sir, you've thought of everything. You've even come up with a place for students to stay when they go to the prefectural city for the imperial examinations."
Sun Shan and Sun Dingnan secretly plotted something.
The next day, Sun Dingnan led Sun Erjie and Sun Dalang to Chenzhou Prefecture to carry out construction work with the people from the escort agency.
Not long after Sun Dingnan left, a proclamation arrived by fast horse.
Sun Shan hurriedly opened it, stared wide-eyed, and his heart began to pound.
In the fourth year of the Zhengping era, on the third day of the third month, the emperor passed away!