Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

Chapter 149 Buying Land

"If you don't believe me, you can send someone to the shopkeeper Zhang at Xinyuan Restaurant in Datong Town to inquire about it. In the past few months, I have sent all their fish, but I also said that the current quantity is not large, at most [-] fish per day." There will be no more, but I have dug a five-acre pond in the backyard of my home and started feeding a large number of medicinal fish. I believe that in the spring of next year, I will be able to supply fish to all branches of Xinyuan Restaurant in Qingyang County. "

He would bring it up at the beginning, so he was expected to ask. Ling Jingxuan answered calmly, his narrow and charming phoenix eyes glowed with confidence. Negotiations also require capital, especially with these officials. Although Hu Lizhi is not one of those crooked people A corrupt official, but he is not stupid. Without enough capital, it is difficult for him to convince him that he can grow things on half-salt land. Get land.

"No, the county doesn't even have this kind of judgment. It's just Doctor Ling, are you sure you can grow something on that wasteland? As you said, once the land is bought, the annual tax will also be paid. It will be expropriated. Even if I decide to save you for the first few years, you will still have to give it later. That land is not like other land. It cannot be planted and can be used as a homestead to build a house. Every year around October, the sea water floods back, Any house will be ruined by you, if you can’t plant it, it will be difficult to sell it.”

Hu Lizhi's expression was indescribably serious, why didn't he want to do something big when his term of office was about to expire?But he is not the kind of corrupt official who only cares about profit. I really don’t want to see him lose all his money, and even bear the burden that he can’t get rid of in his life. Perhaps, the court's money is not so easy to owe.

"Well, I can only say give it a try. Before something is planted, even if I say it in a hype, you can't believe it completely. On the contrary, when I really work it out one day, the explanation of a single word will be extra."

Nothing is absolute, even if there is, he can't really say it, and he still wants to let him exempt him from taxes for two years.

"Why don't you do this, Doctor Ling? I'll set aside a piece of land for you to experiment with. Even if you can't plant it, you don't have to bear the pressure of taxes. If you plant it, it's not too late for you to buy the land."

After another moment of contemplation, Hu Lizhi suggested in a deep voice, one is that he is sincerely doing it for his own good, and the other is a gamble on his part. If he really grows something, the land is still owned by the public. share.

"I appreciate Mr. Hu's kindness, but I am very territorial, and it's not my own. I always feel insecure and can't do my best. If Mr. Hu is really good for me, why don't you save me a few things?" Even if it is really impossible to grow anything, I will definitely not complain to you, and I will pay the corresponding tax in a regular manner."

How could his good intentions and the selfishness hidden under the good intentions be hidden from Ling Jingxuan's eyes?It's not that he wants to take credit from him. When he really grows something in the future, he won't say anything even if he puts all the credit on himself. On the contrary, he will be very happy, and he has always None of them are interested, but if he accepts his proposal, not only the land will not be his, but the things he planted may not be his. He doesn't want to work in vain, even if he can buy the land in the end, the price will probably be doubled. Several times, he wasn't stupid enough to dig a hole and bury himself.

Hu Lizhi couldn't understand him more and more. If it was really just an experiment, why would he take such a big risk?Could it be that he has long mastered the technology of growing things on that wasteland, and he purposely doesn't want to pay taxes so he's playing tricks with him here?But this is impossible. If he had experimented with it a long time ago, it is impossible for him not to hear the news. You know, those deserted lands are quite gratifying. If they can be used, even if they are poor People will also have some thoughts, it is impossible for him to hide it from others, so why does he have to buy land?

Seeing that he didn't speak, Ling Jingxuan didn't urge him, but just drank his tea calmly. Ling Jingpeng and Zhao Dalong, who hadn't spoken the whole time, were worried, but they didn't show it at all on their faces. After following him for so long, they somehow learned Got some skills, but there is no way to compare with him.

"How much land do you want to buy?" I don't know how long it took, maybe 1 minute, or maybe a quarter of an hour, Hu Lizhi looked up at him seriously again, his firm gaze nakedly showed that he had already made some decisions.

"That depends on how much you plan to sell per mu, Mr. Hu."

Putting down the teacup gracefully, Ling Jingxuan said calmly, according to Yan Shengrui, there is only about 4 mu of semi-salt land in Qingyang County at most, and currently he can only take out 3000 taels of silver at most, plus Zhao Han and his wife With [-] taels in hand, it might be difficult to win all those lands.

"It seems that the amount you want is really big. Forget it, those wastelands are left alone. If you want it and you are not afraid of taking responsibility, I will give you the price of the homestead, apply for the official lease, and exempt Three years of taxes, Doctor Ling, this county reminds you one last time, be careful!"

Seeing that he was bound to win, Hu Lizhi sighed deeply. There was only so much he could do to help him. Whether he could grow something or not was up to him.

"May I ask my lord, how many wastelands are there in Qingyang County?"

Unexpectedly, he would exempt him from taxes for three years in one go. Ling Jingxuan couldn't help being happy about it, but he tried hard not to show it. The most important thing right now is to buy the land first.

"Huh?? I remember that the amount reported by the county magistrate last year seemed to be 5 mu. What a pity. Many people have no land to plant, but this large piece of land is barren. Doctor Ling, if you can really plant It's a great achievement, and I will definitely report the truth to the Holy Majesty and ask for credit for you."

When it comes to those lands, Hu Lizhi is inevitably depressed. He is not the kind of idle official who just sits in the yamen and does nothing. When he has nothing to do, he always goes to the countryside to take a look. Every time he sees those wastelands, he can't express his distress. If it can be used, the common people will not be precarious, and they will not have a meal after eating.

"Master Hu, if I want to buy all the wasteland in Qingyang County, can you give me a preferential price?"

"What? All?"

I have to say that this time Hu Lizhi was really frightened, his widened eyes were full of disbelief, he never dreamed that he wanted to swallow all the wasteland in one go, it was a whole more than 5 mu Ah, he can't see the edge at a glance, it is a full one-fifth of the land area of ​​Qingyang County, how dare he.

Not only him, but even Ling Jingpeng and Zhao Dalong were taken aback. Originally they thought that he would only buy about 5 mu at most, but they didn't want to? ?Is he really that confident? [-] mu, just thinking about it can scare people to death.

"Yes, everything. It stands to reason that the Lord has exempted me from taxes for three years. I shouldn't ask for too much, but the money I have in hand can only buy 5 acres at most. If the Lord is willing, 5 acres is enough." Give me an integer of [-] taels of silver."

He thought about it, if he doesn't do it, he won't do it, and if he does it, he has to do something big. He has 4 taels of money in hand, and there are about 6000 taels in odds, plus Zhao Han and his wife's 3000 taels, and then find Jingpeng 1000 taels is enough. As for the money for hiring people to open up wasteland, I can only make jam after returning home and work hard to make money.

"You?? Really thought it through? It's more than 5 mu, and paying taxes will kill you."

Swallowing his saliva with difficulty, Hu Lizhi still couldn't believe what he heard. Is he really brave, or is he too ambitious?

"As the saying goes, the bold will die from hunger, and the timid will starve to death. How will you know if you don't try? As long as your lord is willing to sell it to me for 5 taels, we can immediately pay the money and sign the contract."

Compared to his shock and refusing to accept it, Ling Jingxuan still looked calm and confident. Now that he has made a decision, he will not allow himself to waver.

"If you are brave enough to starve to death if you are timid, this county will help you."

As he spoke, Hu Lizhi slapped his thighs and stood up, walked behind the desk and quickly wrote a book, helping him write the land deed and tax exemption certificate, and finally stamped his seal on them, and handed them to Ling Jingxuan: "This But the last chance, once you put your signature on it, this title deed and statement will work."

"Hehe... Thank you, my lord. Since I have made my decision, I have never thought about regretting it. Three years is enough for me to grow things. However, I may have to trouble my lord to write these two contracts again. Among them, five thousand acres The land should be written with the names of Zhao Dalong and Han Fei, and the remaining [-] mu is mine."

Standing up and scanning the name on the contract, Ling Jingxuan smiled and said, the matter has come to this point, the land is almost theirs.

"Five thousand acres? Jingxuan?"

Hearing that they actually have [-] mu, Zhao Dalong said reflexively, they have taken advantage of him enough, how can they take advantage of him everywhere?

But Ling Jingxuan didn't give him a chance to finish, he raised his hand to block what he was going to say next: "Brother Zhao, I've already made my decision."

The tone was undoubtedly strong, the original gentle breath suddenly changed, not only Zhao Dalong was startled, but even Hu Lizhi was startled, they talked for so long, he always thought he was a gentle man like water, unexpected? ?He hides so deeply, who is he?

"Master Hu, please excuse me."

After confirming that Zhao Dalong would not speak any more, Ling Jingxuan's aura was put back as soon as he said it, and he returned to a gentle look again, as if the strength and fierceness just now had never appeared at all.

"okay??"

Hu Lizhi, who was a bit overwhelmed, nodded, turned around and wrote several contracts again according to his request, except the land deed, and the other one was the tax exemption statement. Ling Jingxuan read it carefully, and after confirming that there was no problem, he asked Ling Jingpeng to follow suit. Make a few copies, and then draw your fingerprints on them, and the benefits of the land deed will be established.

"My lord, here is a silver note of 5 taels, please order."

After collecting the contract, Ling Jingxuan took out the bank notes he had brought out from his bosom, took Zhao Dalong's, asked Ling Jingpeng to take out 1000 taels, and handed them all to Hu Lizhi.

"Well, the number is right, Doctor Ling, the land is yours now, you can always tell me the truth, have you tried it a long time ago, and you are 100% sure that you can plant it on that wasteland? Get something out?"

If not, how dare he buy so much land at once?Although he couldn't believe it, there was only one possibility.

"Hehe... That's impossible. I really don't know if we can grow something on it. Mr. Hu, if it's okay, we'll leave first. The children are still waiting for us to go back in Xinyuan."

The matter was settled, and there was no need for them to stay any longer. Ling Jingxuan stood up after speaking, and Hu Lizhi suddenly said, "Where do you live? After you start farming, the county must go and take a closer look." .”

"I am from Lingjia Village, Datong Town. By the way, sir, I need your help with something. My aunt's husband's family was originally from Shangwan Village, Datong Town, but my uncle passed away due to illness many years ago, leaving my aunt alone. With two cousins, adults must also know that it is difficult for a widow. In the absence of Gaotang, the aunt, mother and son have been bullied all year round, and life is almost difficult. In the past, life was not easy for my family, even if I want to help. I can’t help, but now that my family’s life is better, my mother wants to take my aunt and the others to Lingjia Village for resettlement, so I wonder if my lord can order their household registration to be moved to Lingjia Village?”

As soon as he asked his address, Ling Jingxuan finally remembered what he had promised Wang Jinyu, and while cursing himself for being forgetful, he also briefly said the matter.

"If your uncle's Gaotang is really gone, and they are willing, I can decide to move their household registration to Lingjia Village, but I'm afraid you have to ask your aunt or cousin to come to the county government to verify this matter, you See when it is convenient for them, just come to the county government to find me, and I will know when you give your name."

For Hu Lizhi, this is a trivial matter, and he doesn't mind selling him some face.

"Then thank you, my lord."

Long expected that he would definitely agree, Ling Jingxuan nodded to express his gratitude, then turned around and left the study with Ling Jingpeng and Zhao Dalong. Looking at their backs, Hu Lizhi's eyes showed many complex emotions, and finally turned into a deep sigh.

"This son is definitely not something in the pond, and he will surely achieve great things in the future!" After an unknown amount of time, Hu Lizhi's deep voice sounded in the study.

"Brother Zhao, here are your land deeds and tax-exemption deeds, take them away." After leaving the yamen and climbing into the carriage, Ling Jingxuan distributed the land deeds belonging to Zhao Han and his wife to them.

"This Jingxuan, how can we divide five thousand acres?"

He hesitated to reach out to pick it up, Zhao Dalong's face was full of entanglements, Ling Jingxuan smiled slightly, and involuntarily stuffed the contract to him: "Is there anything I can't ask for? Anyway, the extra two thousand acres is also a free gift from Mr. Hu , you can take it at ease."

He still has [-] mu, hehe? ?By this time next year, he will really be prosperous, but, in this way, he seems to be back before liberation again, and his pockets are shy, so he has to find a way to get some money as soon as possible. It's always empty, I'm really not used to it.

"Brother Zhao, just accept it. My elder brother has always said what he says. Besides, you can't go back and ask Mr. Hu to write you a new contract, right?"

Seeing this, Ling Jingpeng next to him also smiled and comforted, Zhao Dalong carefully put away the title deed, and secretly vowed in his heart that he would repay him well if he had the opportunity in the future.