Chapter 4933: Whatever money you give, you can bring it back!
An Yuanshou succeeded his father's title and official position, and the whole Liangzhou was under his control. He was brave and good at fighting and ambitious since he was a child, but he never cared about the people under his rule. Although he never abused him, he still It is by no means considerate of people's livelihood.
In his eyes, these people are just the objects of his tax collection.
However, now, he is about to leave his hometown and move to Guanzhong, fearing that he will never be able to return to this land in this life, but the shopkeeper, who has never been masked before, poured a bowl of wine to see him off...
Without much hesitation, he took the wine bowl with both hands, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp. He handed the wine bowl back to the shopkeeper, clasped his fists in salute, and said sincerely: "Thank you!"
Then he faced his surroundings and said loudly: "In the past, Maoling was ignorant and never showed kindness to your fathers and elders. Today I am about to say goodbye, and my heart is full of emotions. If I have offended you in the past, I hope that you, my fathers, will respect my ancestors of the An family." For my sake, please bear with me.”
After saying that, he bowed his head to the ground in all directions.
"Why did the commander say this? We can't bear it!"
"The An family has been in Liangzhou for hundreds of years, but they have never done anything harmful to nature!"
"That's right. In the first few years, the world was in chaos, but Liangzhou was the only one who was not involved in the world's disputes. This is all the fault of the An family!"
Suddenly someone asked: "Since the commander-in-chief wanted to move to Guanzhong, why did he return to Guzang?"
An Yuanshou was in a good mood and said with a smile: "The An family and the Yin family have been good friends for generations, but they have some problems with each other. I will probably never return to Guanzhong, so before leaving, I have an account We need to make a calculation with the Yin family.”
"Is it possible that the Yin family owes money to the An family?"
"Don't care if it's money or favors. Since the Yin family owes the An family, the commander-in-chief can just go and ask for it!"
"The Yin family is too useless. The An family is in trouble. As a family friend, shouldn't we take the initiative to pay off the debt?"
"Everyone in that family is a ruthless person, I'm afraid they want to default on their debt!"
The reputation of the Yin family in Guzang was not good, and the people even resented her deeply.
When Yin Shishi was appointed as the prefect of Zhangye, thousands of men in Guzang City were recruited and guarded by him. However, when he later stayed in Chang'an, he heard that Tang Guogong had raised troops, and actually sent people to dig up the ancestral grave of Tang Guogong, which was despised by the world.
Later, the Duke of Tang personally led an army to besiege Chang'an and threatened that as long as Yin Shishi abandoned the city and surrendered, he would forget the blame. However, Yin Shishi refused to surrender for the sake of his own industry. After the city was broken, all the Guzang disciples who followed him were killed together with him.
Not only that, many Tibetans have also been implicated and their families have been destroyed...
"If the Yin family is not a son of a human being, I'm afraid I will bully the commander-in-chief!"
"We should go with the commander-in-chief. If the Yin family reneges on the bill, we will destroy his mansion as well!"
Liangzhou has been located at the crossroads of east and west since ancient times, with both Hu and Han people living together. It has been integrated into the center since the Han Dynasty, and has never stopped fighting. Therefore, the people are fierce and never afraid of war.
An Yuanshou quickly raised his hand and said gratefully: "I'm grateful to you for your support! It's just that after I leave, you will still have to live in Guzang. It is not appropriate to offend the Yin family, otherwise you will suffer revenge from the Yin family in the future. Why am I so embarrassed? When I go to Duke Lu to pick up my younger brother, and then go to the Yin family to collect the debt, if he dares to deny it, he will have to ask the Hengdao in my hand whether he will agree!"
"Okay!"
“You are so handsome!”
An Yuanshou has been brave and good at fighting since he was a child. His reputation for bravery is well-known throughout Hexi, and the people of Liangzhou like such brave men who are decisive and decisive.
……
In the barracks, Cheng Yaojin was drinking with Niu Jinda, chatting about various matters. Niu Jinda would leave for Fanhe City to take office early tomorrow morning, which was also a farewell drink.
Cheng Chumo entered the courtyard from the outside, followed by a group of soldiers, pushing a cart to unload things into the tent nearby. The group of people were making a lot of noise while pushing and unloading the cart.
Cheng Yaojin shouted: "What's the point of making noise? Shut up!"
A group of soldiers were startled and quickly shut up. They all hunched over and looked worried, not daring to make any sound.
Niu Jinda was curious and waved silently. When he came in, he asked: "What are you doing?"
Cheng Chumo respectfully replied: "They are some fireworks, saved for setting off tonight."
Cheng Yaojin also asked: "I've seen this thing in Chang'an. It seems very expensive, right?"
"It was sent from the Fang family's shop in Guzang. The shopkeeper said that we are two well-connected families and there is no need to spend money."
"It's so damn good for me to connect the whole family!"
Cheng Yaojin was furious and slammed the table: "That thief from the second room teamed up with Li Ji to trap me here in Hexi and not be able to return to the capital. At this time, you think about family ties? Send him back. I won't take advantage of him." He’s so cheap!”
He is actually the most honorable person. In the past, he would have been very happy if the Fang family could send some fireworks. But now that the imperial edict has just been delivered, not only has his dream of returning to Beijing been shattered, but he even has to stay in Liangzhou to farm. It can be said that he hates it. He was so mad that if Ruofang Jun stood in front of him, he wanted to pounce on him and bite him twice to relieve the hatred in his heart.
Cheng Chumo was startled. In his opinion, public and private matters must be distinguished. Although Fang Jun prevented his father from returning to Beijing, the friendship between the two families had not diminished by half. There was no problem in collecting some fireworks, but since his father was angry, he could only send them back.
"Here, let the child be sent back now."
Just as he turned around, he suddenly heard Cheng Yaojin shouting again: "Wait a minute!"
Cheng Chumo turned around in shock and heard Cheng Yaojin ask: "Isn't this thing expensive?"
Cheng Chumo nodded: "A single-color firework costs at least one guan in Chang'an, two colors for two guan, three colors for five guan, four colors even 25 guan... for each additional color, The price doubled for us. They are all four-color "Four Seasons Prosperity" and five-color "Five Fortunes", there are hundreds of them. This is still the price in Chang'an. If shipped to Hexi, the price will be doubled. These fireworks are at least a thousand pieces. ”
Cheng Yaojin stroked his beard and said disapprovingly: "That's the selling price. How much can the cost be? That guy will send you away with just a small favor. You have no future! Go and take people to move all the fireworks from Fang's shop. Come back and move as much as you can.”
Cheng Chumo was startled: "The fireworks in the warehouse are like a small mountain. It would cost tens of thousands to buy them all..."
"Fart! You have donkey hair plugged in your ears, can't you hear clearly? I asked you to move back, not buy it back!"
Cheng Chumo: "..."
Dad, are you serious? !
Cheng Yaojin snorted angrily: "That little thief is treacherous and insidious. This time he has screwed me up. It's a waste to let him light fireworks? The Fang family has a big business now. If they don't need such a few things, they can all move them back." , let them all go tonight, let everyone in Guzang City see my strength!”
Cheng Chumo didn't know what to say. Is it appropriate for you to show your strength with the things you grabbed?
But in front of his father, he was like a mouse in front of a cat. He didn't dare to refuse. He nodded hurriedly: "Son, I'll ask someone to move it!"
Turn around and run out.
Niu Jinda couldn't laugh or cry: "Why bother?"
A child is as vindictive as a child and is simply childish.
Cheng Yaojin stared, very unhappy: "That guy from the second house is trying to trip me up, what can I do with a few fireworks from him?"
"Of course it's impossible. As you said, people don't need this thing? But it's not necessary. Let outsiders look like your sister-in-law at the airport."
"That's not necessarily the case."
"Huh?"
Niu Jinda was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized: "Did you do this on purpose to let others see that there is no barrier between you and Fang Er, and that the two families are still close to each other?"
Only people I'm close to will go to the store's warehouse to move things. If there is a serious estrangement, I'm afraid they will be thrown out even if they are delivered to the door.
Cheng Yaojin took a sip of wine and sighed: "That boy has become a bad guy a long time ago. Although I am unhappy, I have to admit that things are different now. I can only hug that boy's legs tightly, otherwise I will suffer a loss." Things are yet to come.”
Weighing the pros and cons, and being able to afford and let go have always been his strengths. However, he was not optimistic about Li Chengqian's ability to secure the throne and stood by during the mutiny. As a result, he was on the wrong team, which led to his current predicament.
Now Fang Jun is already a giant, and he may not be able to help Cheng Yaojin go further, but it is more than enough to harm him this time.
The most important thing is that he has been relegated to the outside world, but Fang Jun is by His Majesty's side. It is clear at a glance who is close and distant, and no matter how stubborn he is, he has to bow his head...
Niu Jinda thought for a while and suddenly said: "Could it be that Fang Er's attempt to prevent the commander from returning to Beijing was not just to cause trouble, but had another purpose? For example, supervising cotton planting in Liangzhou, is it possible that it was not a punishment as it seemed? But is it of great benefit? ”
"Huh?"
Cheng Yaojin frowned: "What's the benefit?"
"Cotton was cultivated by Fang Jun himself in cooperation with Sinong Temple. The Commander-in-Chief must know that Fang Jun is not only unparalleled in his skills, but he is also quite accomplished in farming. Everyone in Sinong Temple regards him as a god... The key is, of all the things Fang Jun has been tinkering with over the years, which one has not attracted worldwide attention? Either it has benefited the country and the people, or it has made a lot of money, and this cotton is probably not ordinary!"
Cheng Yaojin perked up and thought deeply about it. He thought about it and said, "How about I buy some land in Liangzhou, or simply open up wasteland and plant some cotton?"
Supervising the government's promotion of cotton planting, it is naturally more convincing to participate in it yourself. You can not only set an example, but also make a fortune, which is both public and private, and the benefits are doubled!
Niu Jinda nodded: "I think it's okay. Once the You Xiaowei organization is almost complete, we will also get some land and grow some cotton."
Although he knew nothing about the use and value of cotton, Fang Jun's reputation as a "wealth-gathering boy" over the years was so dazzling that he had no reason not to follow suit.
The soldiers from outside suddenly ran in and reported: "Commander Qi, An Yuanshou has arrived outside the door!"
Cheng Yaojin hummed and said, "Go and bring An Zhongjing."
"Here!"
After the soldiers left, Cheng Yaojin stood up, straightened his clothes a little, and said: "After all, he is a hero. I will give him face and go to the door to greet him personally."
Niu Jinda also stood up: "I will go with the commander in the end." (End of Chapter)