Paying the money with one hand and delivering the goods with the other, both parties were very satisfied with the transaction. Han San sold the product at the price he expected, while the small merchant Lao Shen secretly rejoiced.
Because every time he collects wool from the villagers at a "high price", Lao Shen can get a subsidy from Li Jie.
The market price of Tan wool is 4.75 cents per catty. If you buy it at 5.30 cents per catty, the difference in price is 55 cents.
If the transaction is completed at this price, Lao Shen will not only get the price difference of 55 cents from Li Jie, but also receive an additional 20.1 catty subsidy.
Although the subsidy standard of two cents per pound is not high, the money is easy to earn and comes quickly, so why not take advantage of it.
As for why Li Jie gives extra subsidies to small traders like Lao Shen, the reason is also very simple.
Raising the purchase price of wool will allow villagers to gain visible profits, which will not only boost the confidence of farmers, but also encourage others to participate in farming.
And what about the cost?
However, the subsidy is only a few cents per kilogram. There are not many farmers in Jintan Village today, and the wool harvested from each sheep at one time is only about one kilogram (spring wool + autumn wool together are only about 1.5 kilograms).
Even if there is an additional 0.75 yuan subsidy for every kilogram of wool, the total subsidy amount for this spring wool harvest season is only more than 300 yuan.
Spending three hundred dollars can not only inspire people, but also attract new blood. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.
This is called spending a little money to do big things!
Li Dayou on the side witnessed everything that happened at the scene. Seeing Han San licking his fingers while counting the banknotes, a "sour" feeling instantly filled his heart.
Think about yourself, you wake up early every day and go to the brick factory in the countryside at dawn. You only earn about ten yuan a day after working so hard.
On the other hand, as for Han San, this money came too easily.
As the village's "Bao Da Da", Li Dayou knows very well how easy it is to herd sheep. Not only women can do this job, but even five- and six-year-old children can do it.
In addition, sheepskin, wool, and mutton can all be sold for money. A sheep can earn about 100 yuan a year, and ten sheep are equivalent to 1,000 yuan. And if he wants to earn 1,000 yuan, he must move bricks in the brick factory for 100 days.
However, Li Dayou could not move bricks for a hundred days in the brick factory, because he still had to farm and build houses, and he did not have that much free time to move bricks.
'This money is really good.'
After sighing secretly, Li Dayou couldn't help but have the idea of raising sheep.
After all, compared to working hard on a construction site, the money is a little easier to earn, and more than two months have passed since the first batch of farmers raised sheep, and the benefits are obvious to all.
As long as there are no natural or man-made disasters, the investment can be recovered within two years.
Action is worse than excitement!
Li Dayou took one last look at Han San, who was counting money and enjoying himself, then turned around, quickened his pace and left the scene.
After a while, Li Dayou came to the brick factory in the village and found his son Shui Wang who was moving bricks.
"Shui Wang, come here!"
Hearing the familiar shout, Shui Wang moved his hands and looked at his father a few meters away with confusion.
"Dad, aren't you resting at home? Why are you here?"
After all, Li Dayou is old. Even if he has time, he can't work continuously on heavy physical work such as moving bricks. A few days ago, he worked continuously for a week and ended up with a broken waist. He had to
Recuperate at home for some time.
Seeing that his son was motionless, Li Dayou suddenly turned pale and shouted in an impatient tone.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Come here quickly!"
"oh oh."
After being yelled at by his father, Shui Wang immediately took action. He walked in front of his father in a few steps and acted like he was listening attentively.
Upon seeing this, Li Dayou nodded with satisfaction and slowly stated the decision he had just made.
"Well, I plan to raise sheep."
"What?"
Shui Wang looked at his father in confusion, his eyes full of surprise.
"Raising sheep?"
"Yes, that's right!" Li Dayou smiled slightly and said in a measured tone: "Our family also wants to raise sheep!"
Shui Wang looked at his father carefully and muttered to himself, wondering which song his father was singing?
He couldn't remember how many times he mentioned raising sheep to his father before, but every time, he was rejected by his father without exception.
What's going on now?
Why did dad suddenly change his mind?
The surprise in his son's eyes was all seen by Li Dayou. However, Li Dayou, who was "arrogant and arrogant", naturally would not tell his son the real reason.
If his son knew the truth, wouldn't it damage his "glorious image" in his heart?
On the way here just now, Li Dayou had already thought about the reason. He looked like he had the pearls of wisdom in hand and said calmly.
"Sir, do you know why you didn't agree to raise sheep before?"
‘It’s not that I’m afraid of losing money.’
Shui Wang curled his lips secretly, but he would never say this out loud, so he could only complain secretly in his heart.
"Um, I don't know."
Li Dayou smiled faintly: "Because no one in our village has ever raised a lamb. The lamb is so precious and delicate. If it dies, the money spent on buying the lamb will be wasted."
"But, it's different now. Look at your Third Uncle and your Fifth Uncle. Rough guys like them can raise lambs decently. If it were you who raised them, you would definitely be better than them."
good."
Shui Wang smacked his lips. Although he seriously doubted that these words were just his father's excuse, he had to admit that his father's words did make sense.
Reason, that’s the reason.
'No matter what, as long as I can raise sheep, why do I want so much?'
Shui Wang was attracted by the idea of raising Tan sheep for the first time when 'Uncle Shouting Shui' proposed it. In his opinion, 'Uncle Shouting Shui' was a very capable person and there would be nothing wrong if he followed him.
However, due to his father's lack of support, Shui Wang had to suppress his thoughts about raising sheep.
Now my father finally relented. How could he object? He quickly raised his hands in approval.
"Well, dad, how many do we want to raise at home?"
Li Dayou waved his hand and said proudly: "Raise...ten of them!"
Originally, he was going to say twenty, but when the words came to his lips, Li Dayou changed his mind again, because his family still had to save money to build a house.
If they had to buy twenty lambs, their family's plan to build a house would be postponed.
Since ancient times, houses have been the lifeblood of the people. No matter how stupid Li Dayou was, he would not misappropriate the money for building a house to buy sheep.
Ten?
Hearing this number, Shui Wang was a little disappointed. Outsiders didn't know how much money his family had.
If they really want to squeeze in, their family can definitely buy a few more sheep.
However, having something to support is better than nothing, right?
Shui Wang quickly adjusted his mood and asked expectantly: "Dad, when are you going to buy it?"
Li Dayou patted his son on the head: "What are you thinking about? You must wait for the loan to come out."
At the same time, Li Dayou secretly thought to himself that his baby was still too young. The government's advantages should not be taken advantage of. How could it be better to spend your own money than borrowed money?