wealthy lord

Chapter 89 The imperial envoy is coming
  On the side, the old village chief watched Lin Yun and Ma Ji talking and laughing, feeling filled with emotion.

This is big business, and a casual cooperation can earn thousands of taels of silver.

However, in his opinion, the richer Lin Yun is, the greater the benefit to Niubei Village.

What's more, the banker has gradually grown up, and in a few months, it will be almost the day of harvest.

This is the first bumper harvest in Niubei Village. The old village chief and all the villagers in Niubei Village are very happy.

Lin Yun put away the banknotes, put his arms around Ma Ji's shoulders, and said with a smile: "Mr. Ma hasn't had dinner yet? I'll stay tonight and let's have a few drinks!"

"Mr. Lin, Xiaguan came here secretly tonight. He has to go back immediately. If Mr. Fu Yin finds out, Xiaguan will be finished!"

Ma Ji is still too timid now.

Lin Yun smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Ma! Even you can be lazy and do personal things during this time, and Master Fu Yin must be the same, so you can rest assured to stay and have a few drinks with me. I guarantee that I won't delay you." Official business!”

"Since Mr. Lin's kindness is difficult to refuse, then I will bother you!"

Ma Ji clasped his fists and smiled.

In fact, he knew that what Lin Yun said made sense.

It's just that this time he had a guilty conscience, so he was afraid.

After all, he is making money under the eyes of Lord Fu Yin. If this is discovered, it will really be bad.

Lin Yun brought Ma Ji to the main hall and immediately shouted: "Wu Yue, prepare the food and drinks quickly, I want to have a few drinks with Manager Ma!!"

Lin Wuyue walked out of the kitchen and said with a smile: "The food will be ready soon!! Manager Ma came at the right time!"

Ma Ji smiled awkwardly and said, "Let Madam worry about it!"

At this time, Ye Wanqing and Oona also came over, but the two women sat together and did not interrupt, but listened to the conversation between Lin Yun and Lin Yun.

Lin Yun asked: "Mr. Ma, I heard from Oona that the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court is specifically to investigate the victims of the Haocheng disaster?"

When this matter was mentioned, Ma Ji sighed and said, "Don't mention it! I'm afraid the Haocheng Prefect will be in trouble this time!"

Lin Yun asked curiously: "What's going on? Isn't Haocheng a major grain producer in Fengyang County? How can people starve to death?"

"Humph, it is true that Haocheng produces grain, but in order to line his own pockets, the governor of Haocheng actually took away all the grain from the people at a low price last year! Then he resold it to other counties, and he made a lot of money. ! But the people will suffer!"

"Especially because of the serious drought this year, Haocheng's food this year may not be enough not to mention taking out food, but even keeping it for ourselves!"

Ma Ji kept talking, and suddenly thought that on the way here, he saw that the crops grown in Niubei Village had grown to the height of a person.

Surprised, he said: "Master Lin, you are such a god! This year there has been a drought in many parts of Fengyang County! The crops have been dried alive! Your Niubei Village is supposed to have the most barren land, but why are you growing so well? good?"

Lin Yun and the two ladies both smiled slightly.

During the period when Ma Ji was not here, if it were not for the support of this large field of crops, Lin Yun's family of four might not be able to survive long ago.

Even Lin Yun couldn't guarantee whether Ma Ji could bring money this time.

Only with this crop, Lin Yun can guarantee that he will not starve to death in the future.

Lin Yun had thought about going out to suppress bandits a few days ago, so that he could make some money. Lin Yun coughed lightly and said, "I feel relieved when Manager Ma says this! It seems that even if you sell grain this year, you can still make a good sum of money!"

Ma Ji nodded and said: "Yes! Grain is the most valuable now. If Mr. Lin really opens a warehouse to release grain, he will definitely make a lot of money! However, according to the grain collection regulations under the Yucheng Prefecture in various places, Mr. Lin We must give priority to Yucheng Prefecture!"

Lin Yun couldn't help frowning and said, "How much food do I need to pay? Do you know?"

"The proportion of grain payment is 20% of the total output. This is mandatory! Of course, the Yucheng Prefecture must also pay tribute to the Lin family, and the Lin family must collect grain from various places and then pay a certain proportion to Daduan. Divine Dynasty!”

Lin Yun suddenly realized that he finally understood the secret.

"So, if the total output of Niubei Village this year is 10 million catties, we must first pay tribute with two million catties of grain?"

"That's right! Mr. Lin, don't be reluctant to part with it! This payment of food is a good thing. In order to encourage farmers to pay more food, the imperial court will reward villages that pay more food, just like Niubei Village. If the food payment is full, you can enjoy some special treatment. If If you perform extremely well, you may even enter an official career!"

Lin Yun's eyes lit up and he said, "Seriously?"

"Of course we take it seriously, but to meet this condition, we must at least pay the maximum amount for more than five years!"

As the internal affairs director of Yucheng Mansion, Ma Ji naturally understands these provisions.

Seeing Lin Yun looking deep in thought, Ma Ji stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Lin, can you tell me how much grain Niubei Village has produced during this harvest?"

Lin Yun smiled jokingly and said, "Is this important?"

"Master Lin, don't get me wrong! I'm just curious! Besides, we have established a certain connection now, and I can't harm anyone! If something good happens, I might as well help you!"

Lin Yun asked back: "Before I answer your question, tell me first what Mr. Fu Yin thinks of my Niubei Village now!"

He was sure that Qiu Guangri would definitely notice such a big change in Niubei Village.

But after so long, there was still no response. Could it be that Qiu Guangri really acquiesced?
  Ma Ji coughed lightly and said, "That's right. Because the imperial envoy came to inspect, Lord Fuyin regarded Niubei Village as a demonstration village and invited the imperial envoy to come here for inspection in a while!"

"Oh? Then why didn't you tell me before?"

Ma Ji smiled bitterly and said: "Master Lin, please don't misunderstand me! It's not that I don't say it, but this matter has not been officially issued yet. How can a lower official talk nonsense about something that has not been finalized? However, even if Master Lin Even if you don’t ask, your subordinate will definitely tell you!”

Lin Yun then nodded with satisfaction and had a plan in mind.

The imperial envoy came to inspect Niubei Village, which was also an opportunity for Lin Yun.

At this time, Ye Wanqing said: "Ms. sir, it is indeed a good thing for the imperial envoy to come to inspect, but I am afraid that Qiu Guangri has no good intentions!"

As soon as these words came out, Ma Ji's expression suddenly changed. He was just scared, but not angry.

Lin Yun looked at her and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"I just heard from Manager Ma that there is a famine in Haocheng right now. If our Niubei Village has a good harvest this year, Qiu Guangri will definitely do a favor for the sake of his own career, show it in front of the imperial envoy, and provide food relief to my Niubei Village. Haocheng!"

Ye Wanqing was talking eloquently, but Lin Yun frowned.

Ma Ji also nodded and said: "According to the second lady's thinking, this is indeed very possible!"

(End of this chapter)