"Master Li, you are worthy of being a dragon and a phoenix among men. Things like this have indeed never escaped your eyes..."
Master Dong couldn't help shaking his head and laughing:
"That's true! I did serve in the Qizhou Army back then, and that's how I was able to escape the Wenxiang Sect's pursuit!"
"But Mr. Li, you can rest assured. When I left the Qizhou Army, I had completely severed ties with His Highness the King of Qi. The people I am in contact with now are all low-level officers of the Qizhou Army."
"With your thoughts, Mr. Li, you can clearly understand why I abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side at this time!"
"I wonder, Mr. Li, would you be willing to help me?"
Li Yuanjing smiled, said nothing, and fell into deep thought.
In later generations, he realized a truth very early.
The scary thing is not the lies or the truth, but the half-truths and half-lies that are mixed with truth and falsehood, and have very strong logic!
That makes it difficult for people to choose, and it is easy to make mistakes when making decisions.
at this time.
Dong Ye’s combo boxing set is just like this!
Moreover, the level is by no means weak!
However, although Mr. Dong claims to be a mortal enemy of the Wenxiang Sect and kill them all, anyone who truly believes it is a fool!
By this time, the Wenxiang Sect had already penetrated into all aspects of Fengcheng County, Yicheng County and other surrounding areas.
How could it be possible that Mr. Dong, the enemy of the Wenxiang Sect, could live comfortably under his nose for so many years, and even allow him to provide weapons for the Wenxiang Sect?
It’s just ‘dark under the light’, how could it be so simple?
Including Dong Ye, since he already has the big tree of King Qi to rely on, why would he change his family and want to join the young master Zhang Zhiji's family?
But now things have reached this point, and Master Dong seems to be 'forcing Li Yuanjing into the palace'!
after all.
Li Yuanjing already knew too much at this time.
Facing the power of Master Dong who gathered together like wild beasts, Li Yuanjing suddenly smiled:
"Master Dong, I can help you with this matter. However, the subsequent money must be received before tonight! I happen to want to go to the county town tomorrow, how about Master Dong coming with me? I will go to the small store in person.
In front of the father-in-law, I will recommend you!"
"this……"
Master Dong didn't expect that Li Yuanjing would agree so readily, and he was stunned.
But after rolling his eyes a few times, he quickly came to his senses and said with a busy smile:
"That's it, Mr. Li, then we have a deal! Mr. Li, please wait a moment, I will go back to raise money for you now!"
…
Seeing Mr. Dong leaving in a hurry, leaving only a house full of money, Li Yuanjing couldn't help but let out a long breath, with endless perseverance in his deep eyes!
At this time, Dong Ye staged such a "great show", and it was difficult for Li Yuanjing to guess his real motives.
and.
He seemed to have directly brought Li Yuanjing in, who didn't want to get involved in all this chaos.
But then again.
Li Yuanjing's 'birthplace' is right under the nose and heart of the Wenxiang Cult. Can he not get involved if he doesn't want to?
Rather than being more passively involved later, it is better to take the initiative now and have some initiative!
Just right!
With the help of Dongye's "big blood" at this time, he can develop his own business better and faster.
after all.
Three thousand taels of silver is by no means a small amount.
According to the records of the Qian Dynasty, all this money could be used to build a medium-sized fort on Jiubian.
Even so, this was the price during Taizu's reign. At this time, overseas silver continued to flow into Daqian, and the silver in Daqian had depreciated, but it still had strong purchasing power.
Coupled with Li Yuanjing's savings, including the fact that he will definitely make more money in the future, it is estimated that it will be enough to build Quanzi Village into a fort and train some elite troops.
Furthermore.
The second reason why Li Yuanjing agreed to Dong Ye.
Yes, Li Yuanjing also wanted to muddy the water in this "three no matter" zone, to see how deep the water is and what kind of big fish there are, bastards.
otherwise.
If this inherent trend continues, even if Li Yuanjing is shrewd, has a golden finger for future generations, and has been adhering to the strategy of "making a fortune silently", sooner or later he will definitely be targeted by the big fish and bastards in the water.
They will never wait until Li Yuanjing takes shape and has the strength to resist before attacking. They will definitely kill Li Yuanjing in a strong infant state!
As for changing places for development?
That seems to be out of Li Yuanjing’s consideration!
Firstly, things haven't gotten this bad yet. Secondly, with the current scene of people dancing and dancing all over the world, is it guaranteed to be better than Quanzi Village if we change the place?
Don't be naive!
The laws of physics are here, like a carrot and a pit.
In addition, Li Yuanjing's character is like this. He has already established a firm foothold in Quanzi Village. If he doesn't stab Li Yuanjing until he sees red, he will never be able to get up again. He will never give up easily!
…
In the evening.
Mr. Dong personally delivered the remaining 1,500 taels of silver, and made an agreement with Li Yuanjing to go to the city with Li Yuanjing early tomorrow morning to pay homage to the young master Zhang Zhiji.
And this time.
Li Yuanjing has also discussed with the old village chief, who will come forward to recruit laborers and craftsmen from the surrounding villages to speed up the construction of Quanzi Village.
Including Liu Ben's cousin Liu Shuan also came back.
After Li Yuanjing met him, he directly asked him to gather manpower to set up the brick kiln factory first.
By the time Li Yuanjing had dinner with Mr. Dong and sent him back, the old village chief had already recruited fifty or sixty craftsmen and strong laborers and started working overnight, turning the entire Quanzi Village into a prosperous big village. The construction site is average.
after all.
It’s not the busy farming season right now. Even if the people had scrimped on food and clothing and saved a little bit of food for the New Year, how much would they have left after paying all the exorbitant taxes and fees?
At this time, Li Yuanjing and his colleagues are working on a big project in Quanzi Village. Who doesn’t want to make some extra money?
According to the old village chief's estimate.
Today is just the beginning. If two or three hundred people come tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, it won't be a big deal.
"Hey, Master Li is really a generous person. At least if it were me, I wouldn't be able to do what you, Master Li, actually use your own money to help these poor people build the city wall."
Li Yuanjing sent Master Dong all the way to the north gate. Master Dong smiled and said with some emotion.
Li Yuanjing smiled and said:
"Master Dong, I can only say that everyone has his own ambitions."
"Master Dong will understand if he has been in contact with me, Li Yuanjing, for a long time. I, Li Yuanjing, don't have that many tricks up my sleeve. I will be nice to anyone who treats me well, Li Yuanjing!"
"this……"
Dong Ye was stunned for a moment and wanted to say something, but for a moment he didn't know how to speak.
Nearly a minute later, he realized what he was doing, and hurriedly said some sweet words to Li Yuanjing before saying goodbye to Li Yuanjing.
Seeing Mr. Dong and his group of 20 or 30 people disappearing quickly into this confusing snowy night, Li Yuanjing let out a long breath and suddenly captured a very crucial core point!
that is--
Why, both Wang Youdao before and Dong Ye now would pay a lot of money to ask Li Yuanjing to do something.
because!
Both Dong Ye and Wang Youdao can be regarded as powerful. Dong Ye can be regarded as local tycoon, but they are definitely not 'gentry and powerful'!
Don’t underestimate this, it’s just a word or a half difference in the name, but the actual situation is very different!
To put it bluntly!
To be a local tycoon, you only need money and people, but to be a powerful gentry, you must be a scholar and have a reputation!
The core cornerstone of the founding of the dynasty was to ‘share the world with the gentry of the world’!
Even though Xue Dashan looks like a slut, he is actually a scholar and can be exempted from a large part of the tax.
Regardless of whether he really took the exam on his own or did it through evil means, that kind of influence cannot be guaranteed.
Although Li Yuanjing did not have any fame at this time, even the leader of the Qi Party, Murong Mubai, valued Li Yuanjing so much. Now the young master, Zhang Zhiji, even calls Li Yuanjing "Mr."
This influence cannot be matched by ordinary scholars, let alone ordinary scholars!
Among the people living in the surrounding ten miles and eight villages, apart from Li Yuanjing, only Xue Dashan, Xue Mang, could be considered an influential scholar.
Instead of looking for Li Yuanjing, who has a weak foundation and is more controllable, are they looking for Xue Dashan, who has a reputation as a "skin-picker"?
As he was walking back in thought, Li Yuanjing suddenly saw a familiar and graceful figure.
At this time.
This slim figure also saw Li Yuanjing, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly came over to salute respectfully:
"Slave, Nu Xiugu has met my boss..."
It was Hou Wu's mother-in-law, Xiugu, whom Li Yuanjing had not seen for a while.
But Xiu Gu at this time was qualitatively different from before.
The original Xiu Gu was abused by Hou Wu every day. She was not well fed or clothed, and she was as thin as a chicken. Her good looks were also withered.
But at this time, Xiugu, since she worked in the textile workshop, was not only able to eat well, but also eat well, and she had no problem wearing warm clothes.
After more than a month of recuperation, her face and body have obviously gained more flesh, and her whole person has become more hydrated. The young womanly charm that should have appeared on her body has also begun to gradually diverge and grow energetically.
with...
"Xiugu, aren't you going to work today? What are you going to do?"
Li Yuanjing smiled.
Xiugu blushed and said hurriedly and respectfully:
"My boss, yes, my family has always owed Aunt Liu three kilograms of food. I have a day off today, so I have time to send it to Aunt Liu."
"That's good."
Li Yuanjing smiled and said:
"Okay, you go ahead and get some rest. Don't delay starting work tomorrow."
"Yes, boss."
Xiugu quickly nodded obediently, but when she saw Li Yuanjing was about to leave, she suddenly shouted urgently:
"Dong, Dong's house..."
"Why, is there anything else?"
Li Yuanjing frowned slightly.
"My boss, my boss, can you go to my house and sit for a while? I have something to tell you..."
Li Yuanjing slapped his forehead, and Mu Ran also remembered about Aunt Xiu's daughter Ya'er, and said:
"Okay. You can lead the way."
but.
Seeing the busy and busy construction sites around him, Li Yuanjing suddenly had another clever idea and called Kui Zi over and said:
"Go and tell the old village chief that from now on, the number of patrols at night will be doubled. Those outsiders must not be allowed to enter the village. Do you understand?"
"Uh, yes!"
Kui Zi then understood and hurriedly went to do it.