Chapter 173 The Tai'an Firm with More Money and More Billion
Ganzhou, Xuanjian Division.
A horse came from Juechen, and the graceful shadow fell at the door.
Just when someone was about to stop him, Ye Hongyi raised his sword, and the soldiers at the door immediately said in surprise: "Sword wielder?"
"Welcome to you, Lord Sword Master..."
It was not that Ye Hongyi did not carry this imperial sword, but it was placed in a sword box and carried on a horse.
The Autumn Water Sword can be used as a sword, but it will not be recognized in the Hanging Sword Division, so Ye Hongyi naturally has to go in with this sword.
"My subordinates respectfully welcome Mr. Ye..."
The discerning Sicheng of the branch immediately paid homage to him.
The Sicheng of the local Xuanjian Division was promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank of the Capital Sword Master, but his salary was downgraded.
The official rank of the Xuanjian Division is to avoid being constrained in handling cases, and the specific salary is not based on the official position.
Ye Hongyi glanced at this person and said, "Are you Sicheng?"
"Exactly."
"Summon the Ganzhou Department's Xuanjian Division and follow me out of the city to handle the case." Ye Hongyi said.
"All?" Sicheng asked in surprise.
Ye Hongyi: "Are you having any difficulties?"
"No, no, no, no, I just haven't seen such a big case... Sir, wait a moment, I will call someone right now."
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Ganzhou Futai Yamen.
The officials who had returned from the city entrance gathered here, and they were all in a very bad mood.
If the duck that has got its mouth flies away, everyone will be angry.
It's just that they didn't dare to show it in front of the young master, but here they showed their true colors unscrupulously.
"Does that guy really think he is so superior that he dares to ignore the tacit understanding among officials?"
"This time we could have divided up at least 10,000 taels, but now it's better..."
The combined annual salary of these officials, from the fourth-rank government officials to the sixth- and seventh-rank county magistrates, is equivalent to less than three thousand taels of silver. Can they live happily on regular salaries?
If there are more than ten thousand taels, each person can get at least twice the annual salary. Why not be tempted?
But because the young master just said one word, everything was in vain, and he was happy for nothing, so how could he not be angry?
"What's the point of talking about this?" Futai sighed, "I'm a young master, so please calm down and don't hit the iron plate."
"Huh, there's nothing we can do about him, but there are people who can."
Someone said coldly: "We are going to Suzhou in the northwest. Although the urgent march only takes one day, it will take at least ten or eight days to escort the food and grass. If there are any mistakes on the way, the mountains and the ground will collapse..."
"It's not our fault."
After speaking, the man looked at everyone.
They all pretended not to understand.
Futai also just closed his eyes and rested his mind. At this time, he would not say anything or even hint.
"Haha..." After receiving the acquiescence, the man muttered a few words to his entourage, who quickly left after receiving the order.
Seeing the man go out, Futai said: "Okay, stop complaining, let's go. There are still government affairs in each area."
After that, he took the people to the back hall, and the few officials who stayed left in a hurry.
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Outside the granary, Zhou Desheng wiped away his sweat. Facing the official authority of the young master, he couldn't bear it.
This is not a simple boy!
The rumors are not credible.
This person is definitely courageous and dares to do some unexpected things.
Only courageous people can have such an aura. Zhou Desheng himself was like this on the battlefield. He knew very well that this aura came from his confidence.
"Everything the general said comes from the bottom of his heart!" Zhou Desheng pursed his lips and said.
Fang Jue looked at him and said nothing for a long time, then turned to An Baili and said:
"In addition to food rations, we also need to buy a lot of vegetables and dried meat. Who is doing this business in Ganzhou City?"
An Baili glanced at Zhou Desheng and replied:
"Is this what our Tai'an company is doing?"
"Don't you only sell grain?" Fang Jue was confused.
An Baili: "Master said, you were right on Taihuang Mountain. Tai'an Company only sells grain, so it is too simple. So in recent years, we have also intervened in other industries."
"That's good. According to the basic ratio with the rations, we will buy some vegetables and dried meat and send them to Suzhou."
"You can roughly calculate how much silver it will cost."
An Baili said: "These things are inconvenient to store in large quantities. They need to be purchased from various parties. They have to be raised slowly, but they should not exceed 200,000 taels."
"That's good." Fang Jue looked and saw that Dianyi was not there, and wanted to wait until he came back.
At this time, Zhou Desheng reminded:
"Young Master, this disaster relief... also requires dried meat and vegetables?"
Fang Jue turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Well... I'm not trying to make excuses, nor am I looking down on the people of Suzhou... It's just that historically, disaster relief has only been for the sake of surviving people. If such careful consideration is given, I'm afraid the Ministry of Revenue's treasury will not be able to withstand it..."
Zhou Desheng is not saying that the people in the disaster area do not deserve to eat these, he is just telling the truth.
At this time, there is no need to worry about nutrition. It is great to be able to survive.
It's not that the court thinks they are unworthy, but that they really have no money. The rations provided for disaster relief in previous years were not perfect, let alone other foods.
How many people don't even have to drink porridge, eat bark, grass roots, or even swallow Guanyin soil raw, and eventually die of abdominal distension.
"Although your words are harsh in reality, they are indeed a problem, but from now on, there will be no such problem."
Fang Jue understood Zhou Desheng, but he was also confident and arrogant: "The household department will become richer and richer, and from now on, disaster relief will gradually be comprehensive."
"You don't have to worry about the Ministry of Revenue. Yan Lanfeng will definitely give you the money readily, and I will also report it to Your Majesty. This will set a precedent for the future."
Zhou Desheng still wanted to speak, but seeing how confident the young master was, he did not dare to say more.
Fang Jue glanced at him: "How many innocent soldiers can your Ganzhou camp produce?"
Innocent soldiers...
It was the first time that Zhou Desheng was insulted like this, but he could not refute, because these secret rules could not be regarded as innocent.
Even if all the officials in the world are corrupt and the people think that no official is corrupt, they will never think that corruption is legal and reasonable!
"Back to the young master, there are at least three thousand." Zhou Desheng wanted to say that the entire camp in Ganzhou was innocent, but under the young man's righteous face, he had no confidence to answer like this.
An Baili and Qin Mengchi almost laughed out loud, they couldn't bear it.
Fang Jue found it very ironic.
In this world, the only people who are spotless are those who have not yet entered the world.
If it weren't for the three thousand recruits in the Ganzhou Battalion, Zhou Desheng wouldn't have the slightest confidence to answer.
"Then call them all." Fang Jue said calmly.
"This place in Ganzhou is too chaotic. Please take the initiative to transfer me, lest someone from above cleans you up."
After that, Fang Jue drove Zhou Desheng away with his words of gratitude.
"Young Master, is this okay?" Qin Mengchi asked.
Fang Jue nodded: "Although the recruits are immature, they have not yet been dyed gray. They still have the enthusiasm to serve the country and save the people. They are easier to trust than those veterans."
"No matter how many people there are, it will take a lot of manpower to escort the grain and grass one after another, and the subsequent purchase of food and medicinal materials will also need to be transported out in a steady stream."
"Medicine?"
An Baili's eyes lit up: "Our Tai'an Company also has medicinal materials business, young master, would you like to consider it?"
After a major disaster, there will definitely be a major epidemic. Even if the court's rescue is timely, Suzhou will be starved to death. There is no way around it.
"As expected of An Daolun's apprentice, you are quite good at finding business opportunities." Fang Jue sneered.
"Not only medicinal materials, but also private doctors must be recruited... These people must be paid."
After all, they are not part of the imperial government and do not enjoy salaries. It is only reasonable that they should be given money if they want to contribute.
An Baili smiled and said: "Most of these private doctors have the intention of helping the world, but they don't care about the money. In the past, as long as the medicinal materials were enough, they would not lose money."
Doctors and pharmacies in this era would not put up banners such as "If you spend more than five taels, get a basket of eggs" at the door.
Fang Jue frowned and said, "That can't be taken for granted. It always makes people suffer!"
"How is it that the imperial court supports those who violate the law, but treats these good people badly?"
"Young Master's words make sense!" An Baili said with admiration.
Qin Mengchi also suddenly felt that this young man was a bit tall and nodded secretly.
Suddenly, Fang Jue looked at An Baili: "What other items are needed for disaster relief, what does Tai'an Company deal with?"
"Back to Young Master, in addition to grain, vegetables, dried meat, medicinal materials, cotton, salt, spices, tents... we, Tai'an Company, all operate."
"Quite complete?" Fang Jue was a little surprised. Three years ago, Tai'an Company did not have so much business.
It seems that An Daolun has absorbed many businesses over the years, and he is indeed a great businessman.
When he was at Mount Taihuang, Fang Jue gave him a few pointers with his vision beyond the times, but he didn't expect that he actually drew inferences.
"In that case, there's no need to bother, just buy it at Tai'an Store... But I want the lowest discount." Fang Jue said without any doubt.
An Baili did not bargain this time, but smiled happily: "Tai'an Company is willing to serve Daxia and the Young Master!"
"Then don't be nagging. I'll take the vanguard and bring the food. You can collect the necessary items as soon as possible and send them later. I will send someone to send the money to sign a contract with you." Fang Jue said.
