Chapter 284: Everyone, do you want to start a farm?
Ming Dynasty: Living in Beiping County as Magistrate Chapter 284: Do you want to start a farm? "But, have you ever thought about it, if the Ming Dynasty has more acres and more people, the taxes, silver, and labor collected by the court will actually
Is it getting less and less every day?
Do you think that His Majesty will not notice it? Or will His Highness King Yan not notice it?"
After hearing this, all the gentry became uneasy.
Guo An sighed softly, "Now, His Highness King Yan has noticed it!
Everyone, what kind of person is Mr. South Korea? What is his fate now..."
"As long as there are people who are famous in your family, your family will last for a long time."
"We have also learned about the donation of land. Even if we donate two thousand acres of farmland, or even five thousand acres of farmland, how much money can we earn for you in a year?"
"You should also understand what this kind of dedication means to the imperial court. As long as there is a slight mistake, all those who are famous in your family will definitely be punished by your majesty, and your future will be lost..."
"You are not short-sighted. For such a small amount of money, you have to risk the future of those who are famous in your family, or even the future of your entire family. Is it really worth it?"
The expressions of Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and others changed again and again.
"Guo Changshi, this is a benefit given by the imperial court to those who have achieved fame. Since ancient times, all families have been like this..."
Guo An smiled softly and changed the subject, "Okay, we just discovered this matter and are worried that you may go astray, so we can't help but remind you so that you can have a number in your mind."
"Thank you, Guo Changshi, for still thinking of me."
Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and other gentry said quickly.
Guo An quickly smiled and said, "No problem, no problem, people from the same hometown should stick together, so as to avoid being bullied by outsiders!"
All the gentry breathed a sigh of relief, and smiles slowly appeared on their faces.
It should be so, after all, Guo Changshi is also a gentry.
Guo An asked again: "Everyone, His Royal Highness King Yan's farm is now on the right track.
Do you want to start a farm in your respective townships and raise some chickens, ducks, sheep, and cows?"
"Guo Changshi, can we really start a farm?"
Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and others' eyes suddenly lit up, full of anticipation.
Although they don't know the specific account books of the farm, they can guess how profitable it will be to open a farm just by watching the ups and downs of the Yan Palace and the improvement of Yanshanwei's meat every year.
"Of course you can!"
Guo An nodded slightly, "Beiping Mansion is so big, and the people in Prince Yan's Mansion alone cannot cover it.
Moreover, most of the chickens, ducks, sheep and goats in the farm must be supplied to Yanshanwei or Prince Yan's Mansion, and cannot be sold to the common people of Beiping Mansion.
After you start the farm, the meat produced on the farm can be sold to the people of Beiping Prefecture.
You must have seen that according to the development of Beiping Prefecture, within a few years, half of the people in Beiping Prefecture, especially Wanping County, will be able to eat meat every three days.
By then, you will definitely be able to make a lot of money!"
"Thank you Guo Changshi!"
Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and others quickly thanked them.
"No need to be so polite."
Guo An chuckled lightly, "However, although you are all the great gentry in our Beiping Mansion, and your family members are also the best among our Ming Dynasty scholars, we, Prince Yan Mansion, have spent a lot of effort and invested a lot of manpower and material resources in setting up the farm.
, only then can we achieve today’s results.
If you want to learn from our Yanwangfu Farm, you also need to pay tuition to Yanwangfu.
Each family pays 2,000 guan and can send one or two people to learn how to start a farm.
These people can study for a year, and then if you want to start a farm, or if several people jointly start a farm, then it’s up to you!”
"This..."
When they heard two thousand guans, some gentry had a look of embarrassment in their eyes.
Even though their family has a small amount of assets, they cannot afford to waste it like this!
However, Huang Bi and Zheng Jun responded directly.
"Don't worry, Guo Changshi, I will send you the money in a moment! In addition, I will send two smart people to the farm to study!"
It's not easy to get involved with Prince Yan's Mansion, not to mention two thousand guan, even ten thousand guan. Huang Bi and Zheng Jun, gentry with rich families, will grit their teeth and pay.
"Hmm!"
Guo An nodded slightly, "If you don't go to school, it won't affect starting a farm. You should also know that starting a farm means raising some sheep and goats in a place with abundant young grass, so that these sheep and goats can eat and drink well. p>
Just wait until they grow up and gain weight before slaughtering them. They are full of treasures, enough to make a lot of money for the farm!"
The faces of Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and others suddenly became stiff.
Huang Bi couldn't help but ask: "Guo Changshi, this farm raises pigs..."
"What's wrong?"
Guo An asked with a puzzled look.
Huang Bi forced a smile on his face and said, "Thank you Guo Changshi for your teachings. I just think killing the pig is a bit too cruel!"
Guo An slowly shook his head, "Huang Yuanwai is too kind-hearted. Pigs are greedy and grow fast and fat.
When the owner runs out of meat or wants to eat pig, he will naturally kill it. No one will be as kind-hearted as Huang Yuanwai!"
Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and other gentry all shuddered, and some gentry turned pale as they thought of something.
Guo An just sat aside and drank herbal tea leisurely.
"Please also ask Guo Changshi to save me!"
Suddenly, a gentleman knelt down in front of Guo An and kowtowed repeatedly.
Seeing this, Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and other gentry also stood up quickly and saluted Guo An respectfully.