Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 152: Gold and silver! Transformation! Frenzy

Because he was not high enough on the ground, Su Yi simply sat on the horse and stood in the stirrups.

In this way, it is both high enough and low enough.

Gently urging the reins, Su Yi came to the center of the street.

Thousands of people quickly made way for Su Yi to come to the middle of the road.

All eyes were fixed on him.

Lin Li immediately took a straight speaker and handed it to Su Yi.

Su Yi scanned the audience and said loudly: "Fellow folks, you have watched me grow up."

"A few years ago, I came back dejected from the southern battlefield. Then I passed the civil and military examinations, trained as a new army, fought in Yangzhou, negotiated with the British, and recovered Jiangxi. I have come step by step, dear fellow villagers. They are all those who have experienced it.”

"I am the son of my parents, but I am also a child grown up in the eyes of the people in the capital."

"Today I will tell my father and fellow villagers everything I know, and I will tell you everything without telling a lie."

“So if you folks have any questions, just ask.”

Suddenly, a person said loudly: "Shuai Su, I heard that you have been raising money recently. You want to set up a factory. Why do you want to set up a factory? What are the benefits of this factory?"

He is considered a scholar, but he has no fame.

This question is difficult to answer.

Are you telling them about an industrial power?

Are you telling them that only by opening a factory can they avoid being bullied by foreigners?

It's all useless, the people are ignorant.

Su Yi smiled and said, "Uncle, this cotton shirt you are wearing is very stylish. How much does it cost?"

The old man said: "It's very expensive. This whole thing costs one or two taels of silver."

It is indeed expensive, but a normal pair of cotton clothes would cost about 600 to 900 yuan.

Su Yi said: "Uncle, how long does it take to buy a new set of clothes?"

The old man said: "The seasons are different, and the clothes are also different, but it will take several years to buy a set of the same clothes."

Su Yi said: "After we set up the factory, a better set of clothes than yours may only cost about 400 yuan. Do you think this is good?"

The uncle said: "Well, of course that's good. After setting up a factory, the price of such a good set of clothes will be 60-70% cheaper? Only 30-40% of the current price?"

Su Yi said: "That's right. I bought a set of clothes in the first three years. After I have a factory, I can buy new clothes every year. Isn't that good?"

"well!"

Su Yi said: "Folks, do you know about sugar frost? It's just white sugar."

"I know, I know..."

"This sugar is expensive. One pound costs more than a hundred cents. It's rare to eat it only once a year. Who would want to eat it?"

Su Yi said: "Fellas, is this frosting good?"

"Of course."

"Delicious, nothing tastes better than this."

"Not only is it delicious, it's also good for your health. If you feel cold and dizzy in winter, just drink a bowl of sugar water and your whole body will be fine."

Modern society has no feeling for sugar. Instead, it thinks it is superfluous and unhealthy if eaten too much.

But in ancient times, sugar was not only a luxury product, but also a tonic.

Because of insufficient nutrition, hypoglycemia often occurs, causing dizziness. Drinking a bowl of sugar water will make you feel better, so everyone thinks this is a rare supplement.

In fact, in our society thirty or forty years ago, many rural children also relied on sugar water to treat hypoglycemia.

Even in modern society, sugar is a strategic commodity.

Su Yi said: "After we have a factory, the price of this frosting may not even be half."

Then, Su Yi raised her voice and said, "Of course, the biggest benefit after having a factory is that everyone can make money."

"Everyone knows that it is too difficult to find a job and you can't make any money. A young man of fifteen or sixteen years old can't find a job and just idle around all day. He can't even find a wife. Without a wife, he can't have children. Baby, then the whole family will be ruined."

"Now that we have a factory, everyone has work to do. A young man can earn three taels of silver a month."

As soon as these words came out, everyone exclaimed.

One month, three taels of silver?

Su Yi said: "This is still the lowest wage, and it also includes food and accommodation. I have saved all the money I make. With this money, I am afraid that I will not be able to marry a wife."

"So everyone said, is this factory good?"

Everyone shouted: "This factory is great, this factory is great."

Su Yi said: "Everyone has heard that I am raising all this money just to build a factory. It is to let everyone eat well, wear well, use it well, and make money for everyone."

"But this factory hasn't been set up yet. I can't just ask for money in vain."

"For our people in the Qing Dynasty, what is the most precious thing, of course, is fertile farmland. Everyone knows that Jiangsu and Zhejiang are the land of plenty, and the farmland there is the most expensive and the best."

"But because of the Rebellion, Jiangxi was very miserable. Many people died, so many fertile lands became ownerless land."

"I want to set up a factory and I need a lot of money, so what should I do?"

"Our governor's office sells these ownerless fields. Everyone knows the price of good farmland in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, which is seven taels of silver per acre. We want to benefit all people, so we offer half the price, seven taels of silver for two acres of land. .”

"But many of our fellow villagers and relatives are in the capital and cannot farm. So what should we do?"

"Our government recruits people to farm the land, and the income from the farming will be directly distributed to you."

"Of course, some people may say that there are good years and bad years for farming. We don't care about it and will give you 20% of the annual income."

"But I have to make it clear, 20% per year, we only share it for five years. After five years, either come and take away these fields. Or I will give you all the capital and interest."

Suddenly a very smart scholar said: "Master Su Yi, in fact, the share you give us every year is based on the money earned from running the factory, right?"

Su Yi said: "Yes, I will raise money to set up a factory, and then I will share the profits with you from the factory's profits!"

"Then what if my factory doesn't make money and loses money?"

"You have bought the land, three and a half taels of silver per acre of fertile land. Will you suffer a loss?"

"Of course, some people may worry that because of the war in Jiangxi, there will be no one to plant the fields."

"My army is in Jiangxi. In just one month, we defeated the rebel army of tens of thousands. With my army here, no one can defeat us."

"Have our Su Yi army ever lost a single battle from the beginning to now?"

At this time, an old man suddenly came out and said, "Master Su Yi, I have several problems."

Su Yi said: "Old sir, please speak."

The old man said: "Master Su Yi, I have six sons in my family. Three of them have not found a wife. They have nothing to do all day long and cannot find a job. I just want to know, if I take out the coffin book to buy land, what can I get? Can I go to the fields? Can my three sons go to the fields?"

The old man's words pricked the guard of many people present.

Su Yi suddenly thought that there were a large number of unemployed people in the capital.

Not just Han people, but also many Banner people.

The Han people are better off. The lower-class bannermen are still unable to make a living on their own, even if they want to farm.

Su Yi dismounted, stepped forward and held the old man's hand and said: "Old sir, I guarantee with my life that as long as the land you buy will belong to your family, your three sons can go and settle down."

The old man said: "But, we are from Shuntian Mansion, can we still go to Jiangxi?"

In the late Qing Dynasty, the immigration of banner people was strictly managed.

For non-banner residents, the order also prohibits arbitrary migration.

But...it's already somewhat in name only.

In fact, large-scale immigration has occurred in recent years, some organized by the court and government, but also spontaneously.

Moreover, Su Yi is a high-ranking official in the border area, so this matter is trivial.

Su Yi said: "Old sir, if your three sons want to go to Jiangxi, I will not only let them get fertile land immediately. I will also give each young and middle-aged man thirty-six taels of silver to settle down, half before departure and the other half after arriving in Jiangxi." "

Then, full of guilt, he said: "I'm really ashamed. I should have given more money to Anjia, but I want to set up a factory and I don't have much money, so I can only give thirty-six taels of silver to each person."

"What?" Your old man said tremblingly: "Give the An family money back? Thirty-six taels? Is this...this...is this still a government office?"

Su Yi was stunned.

Because he found that the words he just said were very powerful.

It is even more powerful than talking about the benefits of running a factory before.

The old gentleman is right. In this era, only official uniforms exploit the people. How can the government give so much money?

Su Yi said: "Old sir, my home is in Picai Hutong. The big guys watched me grow up. If I, Su Yi, break my promise, you can go directly to my house, smash my door and spit in my face."

The old man knelt down and said: "Master Qingtian, Master Qingtian."

"I'll buy it, I'll buy it..." the old man said, "I'll pay three hundred and fifty taels of silver to buy one hundred acres!"

Su Yi immediately sniffed out the history of a family's decline.

This old man was able to spend three hundred and fifty taels of silver to buy the land. His family must have been well off before, but now his family has fallen into decline. He has many sons and cannot find a job. He loves his son very much, so he uses the coffin book to find a way for his sons. A way out.

As for saying that farming has no future?

That was modern society. Farming, studying and passing down family traditions in the Qing Dynasty were very noble.

Moreover, the old man bought one hundred acres at once, and each son had more than thirty acres, so he was considered a small landowner.

"Lao San, silver, silver..." the old man said.

Su Yi couldn't help but look at Lin Li, was this the one you were looking for?

Lin Li shook his head, this was not what he was looking for.

A strong man was carrying a large bag of silver.

After the old man took it, he could hardly lift it and placed the silver in Su Yi's hand with great solemnity.

"Lord Su Yi, I'll buy it!"

For a moment, Su Yi's eyes turned slightly red.

This is not just money, but a heavy trust.

This is the old man's life savings.

And this is entirely out of personal trust in Su Yi.

Su Yi took the silver, held the old gentleman's hand, and was silent for a long time.

After a long while, he trembled and said, "I will definitely live up to the old gentleman's trust."

The old man was also a scholar, and he immediately felt Su Yi's emotional infection.

"Mr. Su, my three unconnected sons have also gone to Jiangxi with you. If they have a little bit of ability, they can work in your factory. If they don't have the ability, let them farm, study and inherit, and start a business. The branches are scattered." The old man said hoarsely.

Immediately, three strong men came to Su Yi, knelt down straight and said: "Lin Guangzu, a common man, pays homage to Marshal Su."

"Lin Guangzong, a common man, pays homage to Marshal Su."

"Lin Guangrong, a common man, pays homage to Marshal Su."

Su Yi was moved again and said: "Old sir, I will work hard to make your three sons truly glorious. I won't let you trust me in vain."

The crowd around looked at this scene.

Many of them, although uneducated, can feel emotions.

Many people can even feel sincerity.

"Master Su Yi, can I buy ten acres?" A man raised his hand and said timidly: "Do you still remember me?"

Su Yi said: "Remember, Deng Jian."

This is the brother Su Xiangrui, can you touch my lifeblood?

The man said: "Deng Jian is really my second brother, and my name is Deng Mo. I can't find a wife in the capital, and I have no future, so I help others every day and am looked down upon. My brother Deng Jian works as a steward in a brothel, so he should be able to Lend me money to buy fields.”

Su Yi said: "Okay, let alone ten acres, one acre is fine."

Immediately afterwards, the crowd began to surge.

"Master Su Yi, I will buy it too!"

"Master Su Yi, I'll buy it."

The crowd soon turned into a scramble.

It is really like planting red flags all over the Qing Dynasty. This is indeed a great good thing. You can get good farmland at half price, so what are you afraid of?

The key is that this signature character is trustworthy.

As for Su Yi, to the people at the bottom of the capital, he never broke his promise and was a heroic figure.

Moreover, the chemical reaction between him and the people just now was so good.

The first part is still half good, but in the second half when he himself is really emotional, the appeal is too strong.

Of course, there is another part of the reason.

Ordinary people need a way out.

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Next up!

It became a trend.

Almost everyone in the capital is talking about buying land in Jiangxi.

At first they were just enthusiastic, but then they started looting.

Not only the Han people are buying, but many Banner people are also buying.

At the beginning, it was obvious that Su Yi was just trying to raise money.

But it soon became clear that Su Yi would make everyone rich.

But there's a little trouble.

Su Yi didn't have enough manpower because there were too many people coming to buy fields.

If there are many people, they can buy hundreds or thousands of acres.

If there are few people, buy a few acres.

Some people take banknotes, some take silver, and some take copper coins.

The education level of Su Yi's new army is pretty good. There are special literacy classes, so everyone is literate.

However, it is still too difficult for them to complete these transactions.

However, my sister-in-law Bai Feifei has many accounting offices and shopkeepers under her command, and they all came out.

Followed by.

Someone came to visit.

He is the ticket account manager of Rishengchang.

"Lord Su Yi, your fields are selling so hotly that you may not have enough manpower. I have brought 200 people, feel free to send them."

This man really knows how to behave.

Su Yi said: "Shopkeeper Li, you are so timely. It is really troublesome for you."

Shopkeeper Li said: "No, no, it's our honor to be able to share Mr. Su's worries."

Next, the entry of these two hundred professionals immediately made everything smoother.

Whether it's collecting money, counting money, or issuing bills, they are the most professional.

Even related bills, their anti-counterfeiting technology is unique.

Shopkeeper Li once again bowed to Su Yi and said: "We don't have enough vision and wisdom, so we can't cooperate with Mr. Su Yi. It's really a pity. But I can't express my admiration for you."

"This one hundred thousand taels of silver is for me to honor you. There are no conditions. As long as you can accept it, it will be a great favor to us."

Then, shopkeeper Li respectfully handed over a silver check of one hundred thousand taels.

"In addition, the silver and copper coins you collected from selling your fields this time are scattered. If you believe me, we can help you exchange them for silver notes. You can take our money orders and go to Shanghai, Suzhou and other places to exchange them. into silver, or into gold.”

This is another big favor.

Su Yi said: "Thank you very much, Shopkeeper Li."

He accepted the 100,000 taels of silver as a filial piety.

Suddenly, Shopkeeper Li breathed a long sigh of relief.

This means that there is still room for cooperation between Su Yi and them in the future.

Shopkeeper Li bowed and said, "You're busy, I'll take my leave."

Su Yi said: "I'll give it to Shopkeeper Li."

Shopkeeper Li from Rishengchang had just left, and Wang Tingxiang from Dashengkui came to visit in person.

"I'm very sorry. The last time Princess Shouan held a banquet, she was too virtuous and couldn't help Mr. Su get anything done." Wang Tingxiang said: "Master Su wants to do great things, and if you can use Da Shengkui, just ask. "

Su Yi said: "That's nature, that's nature."

Wang Tingxiang said: "This little money is not a sign of respect. I wish Master Su a great success."

Hand it over, a total of fifty thousand taels of silver.

It’s also a big deal.

Su Yi also accepted the money.

It's not that he wants to accept bribes, but if he doesn't accept the money, it will offend others, which means there will be no room for cooperation in the future.

Next, Su Yi's house was even more crowded.

Many old relatives among the bannermen came to send money.

Now everyone in the capital knew that Su Yi was going to set up a factory in Jiangxi.

And it’s a huge handiwork.

And once this kind of gathering of people and looting becomes popular.

It can't be contained.

Before, Su Yi tried her best to raise money, but couldn't.

Princess Shouan treated the guests in person, so they reluctantly bought 70,000 taels of silver each, as a kind of alms.

As a result, countless people are now rushing to send money.

Totally in full swing.

Princess Shouan even said that the 2.1 million taels of silver should be returned to the families of the Mongolian princes and no longer want their money. Anyway, everyone is rushing to get it now.

Of course Su Yi wouldn't do this, he had to have this level of consideration.

Some people even advised Su Yi to simply sell three million acres of farmland for one million more.

But Su Yi also refused.

Although there are many unclaimed fields in Jiangxi, they are not as numerous as imagined.

Moreover, Su Yi's army went directly to snatch it.

Many fields will be left to grow silkworms, cotton, flax, tobacco, etc.

The reason why Su Yi chose to set up a factory in Jiangxi was because it experienced the Taiping Rebellion and had a large area of ​​uninhabited land and ownerless land that could be directly used by the government.

Anywhere else, it would be a complete pipe dream to acquire so many fields at once.

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Four days later!

Su Yi's two million acres of fertile land have been sold out.

This is because there are too many people buying and the process takes so long.

In fact, there are still many people who have not bought it and are frustrated and feel that they have missed the opportunity to make a fortune.

Now everyone knows that Su Yi takes this money to set up a factory, and the so-called share comes from the factory making money.

They didn't understand how the factory made money, but they chose to believe in Su Yi.

Su Yi had never lost before, nor had she disappointed anyone.

Moreover, there is a guarantee of 2 million fertile farmland, so everyone’s money will not be wasted.

"Sir, there are a total of 116,854 people who have purchased our fertile land."

To be precise, these nearly 120,000 people believed in Su Yi and invested in Su Yi's factory.

"We estimate that a total of more than 20,000 young adults are preparing to follow us south, and this number is still increasing. Most of them are from the capital, and the remaining half are from Zhili. Most of them are unemployed young adults."

How many young people want to follow Su Yi south?

It was completely beyond Su Yi's expectation.

Even the court would be a little shocked.

Are so many people leaving the capital? Heading to Jiangxi?

Su Yi actually has such great appeal?

This is partly because of its appeal, and partly because there are too many young people who cannot find a way out.

Some of these people go to farm.

But more people were completely moved by the prospects described by Su Yi, hoping that the legendary factory could really allow them to make money, marry, have children, and flourish.

Shen Baozhen said: "This time we have set off an unprecedented storm in the capital. Soon the whole world will know that you are going to set up a factory in Jiangxi and engage in foreign affairs. Then there will be unparalleled eyes staring at you and Jiujiang."

There will be huge pressure to see whether he succeeds or fails.

But...it's a good thing after all.

The world's attention means advertising effect.

Then, Shen Baozhen said: "There are so many young and middle-aged people who want to follow you to Jiangxi. The money needed to settle down is nearly one million taels. There may also be pressure from the court. Do you want to accept it?"

Su Yi said: "Take it, of course you have to take it!"

Since they had placed their hope on Su Yi, why not accept it?

Shen Baozhen said: "As for the emperor, you will eventually have to meet him and make an explanation."

At this time, Lin Li came in and said: "Sir, this is Rishengchang's seven million taels of money order, which can be directly exchanged for gold and silver in Shanghai."

Ri Shengchang gave Su Yi another big favor.

Because it wasn't that fast originally, all they collected were all kinds of silver and copper coins.

The silver needs to be counted, smelted, etc., which takes time.

But the other party directly sent over a money order of seven million taels because he knew Su Yi was in a hurry.

Su Yi looked at the thick banknotes in front of him. This was the trust of hundreds of thousands of people in him.

This is the concentrated realization of all Su Yi's previous appeal.

When setting up a factory, you can only succeed, not fail.

Next, it is time to enter the palace to see the emperor.

It can even be regarded as the final explanation to the emperor for this trip.

According to history, there will not be many opportunities for him to meet the emperor in the future.

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Two quarters of an hour later, Su Yi meticulously put on his official uniform and headed to the palace.

Arriving outside the Yangxin Hall, Su Yi said loudly: "I would like to report to the Emperor that Su Yi would like to see you."

Eunuch Zenglu immediately entered the Yangxin Hall and said, "Your Majesty, the Zhongyong Hou Su Yi wants to see you."

The emperor put away the book and said coldly: "I'm tired, so I won't see you."

Eunuch Zenglu's heart trembled. This... this was the first time the emperor had such an attitude towards Brother Su Yi.

An unprecedented first time.

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Note: This is the first update. I wrote this chapter at 8:30 in the morning, and I am speechless.

My benefactor, I feel a little uncomfortable because I lost one person on the monthly ticket list. Please help me move forward.

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