Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 285 - The Sinister Trick

"Tell them, don't worry, as long as they are willing to work hard, oil will come out of the stone. Besides, they dare to argue with Haiyitang?" The third master Zhu snorted, "When Haiyitang tightens the money, these Qian Gouzi still cries for his father and mother."

Haiyi Sugar, as the sugar industry guild, is a powerful and wealthy man. It is not only the local sugar giant, but also controls the local finance. No one in general merchants or rich people dare not sell their accounts.

"You," he pointed at another subordinate standing aside: "Go and tell Zhao Jijiao: He needs to keep an eye on South China. Within three to five days, there will definitely be problems in South China, so act when you see the opportunity!"

Then, he ordered a few more subordinates to implement everything one by one.He was not very relieved of Zhao Jijiao's subordinates, and he had other staff arranged for him.Hua Yinzi raised these rotten boys, mainly planning to use this group of hobs who are not afraid of killing to take the blame if something happens.

After sending everyone away, Third Master Zhu closed his eyes and rested his mind for a long time. The plan is progressing step by step. As soon as Huanan's money is cut off, all methods will be used. Forgive them for not being able to resist this series of methods.

While he was planning, a young servant rushed in, leaned over and whispered something in his ear, and the third master Zhu suddenly opened his eyes wide: "Really?!"

"That's right! The people at the dock saw it with their own eyes. The boat that arrived in the morning is now unloaded by people in South China. It's all heavy metal boxes! It must be silver!"

"I didn't expect them to be so bold! They actually dared to transport money from other places." This trick was somewhat beyond his expectation, and they dared to directly transport money by ship when the sea was in chaos. It was bold enough!

Appreciation is appreciation, but in this way, things will be complicated.Zhu Sanye pondered for a moment and asked:

"Where did the boat come from?"

"Returning to the third master, I heard that he came from Guangzhou!"

The word "Guangzhou" made his eyelids twitch. Could it be that the Gao family has also started to intervene?Is it just a position they transferred from Guangzhou?

Zhu Sanye's mind whirled like a windmill, and the boy didn't dare to speak or leave because he wasn't asking questions.After a long while, the third master Zhu asked, "Does the people on the pier know how much money has been transported?"

"Well, it is said that a total of one hundred metal boxes were unloaded from the ship. I really can't tell how much it is."

Just how many boxes there are, of course, it is impossible to calculate how much silver there is. Zhu Sanye has heard that old bandits who have accumulated for many years have a kung fu, and they can tell how much silver is loaded on the car by looking at the traces of the ruts.It's a pity that he doesn't have such talents in his hands.

"How many people carry each box?"

"If you go back to the third master, there is only one person!"

That is to say, each box is no more than 1000 taels of silver.Zhu Sanye felt a little relieved, but after thinking about it, even if a box of 1000 taels was shipped, 10 taels were shipped.If South China really wants to start with 10 taels of silver, his plan to overwhelm South China will come to nothing—not only will it fail, but the consequences of not receiving this year's sugar will be unimaginable!

Now his brow began to sweat,

"Hmph, it's hard to guarantee that it's an empty plan!" Zhu Sanye said to himself.Immediately ordered:

"Go, invite the master, prepare pen and ink, and write a letter!"

In a short while, a teacher who specially handled the letter for him came.

"Immediately write a letter to Guangzhou, asking: [-]. The current sugar market in Guangzhou; [-]. The money supply in the Guangzhou market; [-]. Has anyone raised a large position recently, and what is the interest rate?"

The master moved his pen like flying, quickly wrote down these questions, and looked up at him.

"That's all, print it immediately, send someone to Guangzhou quickly, and ask him to reply as soon as possible."

"Third Master, there is no boat to go to Guangzhou today—" Master Shuqi reminded him.

"Ask someone to send a special ship, don't load it, and leave immediately!" Zhu Sanye waved his hand, "Hurry up! We will wait when we arrive in Guangzhou, and come back when we have news! Let's do it."

The speed of communication between Zhu An Pain and Guangzhou is really too slow.The things he wanted to inquire about were not really secrets. The investigator visited a few big teahouses of the guild in a day, and just sat and listened to know where the money in South China came from and what conditions were used to raise it.It's a pity that these precious news come and go, at least it will take ten days to reach him, and in ten days, who knows what will happen!

After getting the money, South China Sugar Factory immediately increased its purchasing power, and the number of places to be weighed increased to ten, and the uneasiness and agitation that had gradually swelled were eliminated once again.The Dengyingzhou ship left the pier that night, and it was loaded with a boat full of sugar, nearly 600 shi.This news caused chaos in Haiyi Hall, it's okay!The two ships have already transported [-] shi of sugar. If you want South China to continuously transport the received sugar away and realize it, I wish the third master’s plan will be completely over. The people outside don’t know, but the sugar store Everyone here is very clear: the price of sugar in Guangzhou is [-] yuan, and the sugar can be shipped out to make money back!

"Third Master! Don't be stubborn anymore! If this continues, we will have no food this year!" the fat shopkeeper of "Ri Yue Lai" begged.

"Up to now, I haven't even received five thousand stone sugar! It's all cheaper than the South China factory!"

"That's the way to do it. It looks like they have money again."

"I said earlier that this matter shouldn't be done like this!" Zhuge Liang was publishing his high-level thesis afterwards.

The commotion in the crowd made Third Master Zhu feel irritable, and shouted: "What's the noise!" He stood up and glared at everyone, and everyone lowered their voices unconsciously.

"You people are short-sighted!" Zhu Sanye scolded, "Just stare at the money in front of us! People have put knives on our necks, and they still think about the little money they make at home, and don't cook South China. In a few years, the sugar cook who begs for food under the porch of Monk Zou’s temple will be our senior!”

He then waved his hand: "Is the sugar cook proud? You have been eating this bowl of rice for decades. How much did it cost to hire a sugar cook last year? Three meals a day, and there must be meat in every meal, otherwise he Leave immediately. What about this year? If you can give his family a bowl of brown rice, he will do it for you day and night! You all want to end up with them?!"

These words made everyone look gloomy. The strength of South China is obvious. No matter whether they are ingenious skills or black magic, South China has indeed changed the situation of the sugar industry in Leizhou for more than a hundred years.Now South China is pressing harder and harder, not only dabbling in sugar cooking, but also entering the most profitable distribution field. Judging from the capabilities that South China has shown, I am afraid that it is not a dream to control all Leizhou sugar exports.

"Why don't we negotiate a peace with Huanan." Feng Guangfeng suggested, "Let Huanan join Haiyitang, and each family will give Huanan an equal share, so that everyone can have food. Moreover, Huanan is good at cooking sugar, and the sugar is of high quality. Well, if we cooperate, we may not suffer.”

Everyone was buzzing again. This idea doesn't sound bad. South China is strong and has the skill of cooking sugar. If they are combined, it is not necessarily a bad thing.

"You are all in a daze!" Zhu Sanye saw that his calculations were about to fail, and said in a deep voice, "What is the purpose of coming here from South China? Isn't it just to swallow this Leizhou sugar for itself! They are so rich and powerful, why are they willing to fight with us?" Even split?"

"I also object!" The young owner of "Rixiecheng" also jumped out, "Huanan is still fledgling now, if you don't take this opportunity to knock him down, when the wings are full, this Haiyi hall will be changed into Huanan hall !"

"Besides," Zhu Sanye knew that this group of people couldn't get around their greed, "Leizhou sugar is just such a share, if you want to give a share to South China, how much will you give them? If there is less, they are not satisfied. If there is more, we will Lost again."

Having said that, everyone nodded again. After all, it is difficult to spit out swallowed things, and no one wants to lose their current dominant position.Seeing that the situation is under control, Third Master Zhu just told everyone to disperse, so don't worry.

After dismissing this group of people, Zhu Sanye couldn't help but secretly scolded them for being "short-sighted"!But I have to force myself to think of new ways.No matter how pig-like teammates are, they are also a group of people who share weal and woe with him.

Just about to get up and go back to the house to take a rest, the servant came over and said something in a low voice, Zhu Sanye looked impatient, but after thinking about it, he said: "Call him in."

After a while, someone brought in another man in quail clothes. This man had thick hands and feet, a dark complexion, and burn scars on both hands. When he came to the hall, he quickly knelt down and kowtowed.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Sanye asked a little annoyed, but he knew what this man came to him without asking.

"The little ones are really helpless, so I came to beg the master," the man kowtowed again, "The money I gave last time is almost spent, and the women and children are too hungry. I beg the master to be merciful. Reward some silver..."

"Hmph!" Zhu Sanye was full of displeasure, "Silver? Do you think I run a charity hall here?"

"I beg you to be merciful!" The man lowered his head, "You guys...you can't do anything, there are hundreds of people to eat, 50 taels of silver, we are already spending it..."

The man's name was Lin Zhuang, and he was originally a local sugar cooker.This year, due to the opening of the South China factory, a large number of sugar cookers were unemployed and their livelihoods were difficult, so they publicly recommended this person to the government office to submit a petition demanding that South China continue to use machines to make sugar, but it was rejected.In desperation, he had no choice but to seek help from Mr. Zhu from Haiyitang, and got 50 taels of silver for help.

But this rescue was not unconditional. Zhu Sanye had taken care of him and asked him to hang out with people outside the sugar shop and make trouble when he saw the opportunity.

"You still have the face to say it!" Zhu Sanye fell back, "Where are you taking care of your affairs? It has been seven or eight days now, and there has been no movement at all! I threw the silver into the water and heard it , you hundreds of living people have not even let out a single fart."

"This..." Lin Zhuang was at a loss for words, and said in a pleading tone, "It's not that the little ones don't care. In fact, this matter violates the king's law. There is a plaque inscribed by the county magistrate in South China. If you do this, you will be afraid. Afraid……"

"What are you afraid of?!" The third master Zhu glared at him, "The South China factory made you unemployed, your family was ruined, are you bloody? I have plenty of money, but I never give it to waste!"

Lin Zhuang seemed to be moved by what he said, kowtowed again, and said loudly: "Don't worry, the third master, whether the little ones are trash or not, I will tell the third master in a few days!"

The third master Zhu nodded: "Tell everyone, if there is an accident, if there is a lawsuit, I will go in and I wish the third master will take care of him naturally, and the family will take care of him! If he is dead or injured, Hai Yitang will pay for the compensation !"

Immediately, he gave Lin Zhuang a few more instructions, Lin Zhuang's face became more and more ugly, but in the end he nodded:

"Master Zhu, this matter is left to the little ones, but what you say has to count!"

"I wish the third master talked, when did you deny it?" Zhu An said solemnly, and shouted, "Come here, first fetch 50 taels of silver for Lin Zhuang!" He lowered his voice, "After the matter is completed, there will be another reward Give you!"

Lin Zhuang's face turned red, and he responded, "Okay, I'll make the arrangement now, little one."

Seeing Lin Zhuang go out, Zhu Sanye smiled secretly, just this sugar cooker making trouble is enough for you to drink a pot.

Then he called the sedan chair to go home, ready to take a nap before making any plans, but the arrival of the fifty thousand silver made him feel bad, and the things that were originally stable, suddenly changed again.

"Could it be that South China really deserves to die?" The third master Zhu suddenly had such a weird idea. He has been making waves on Hai'an Street for decades. They were all beaten out by him in various ways.Why is South China so difficult to chew?

Thinking of this, I couldn't sleep anymore.A sixth concubine who was recently favored by his side recently saw him tossing and turning, and came in to serve.

"Make me a bowl of tea!"

There is no good tea here, but there is no shortage of Jiangxi tea here, and a bowl of thick and strong tea is brought over in a short while.Zhu An drank and thought about things.

Continuing to use the topic of South China's refusal to accept sugar to make troubles is exhausted now that a large amount of money has arrived.Sugarcane farmers still hope to sell sugar. Even if a disturbance engulfs South China, at most they will vent their anger, and sugar will not be sold.Since the sugarcane farmers are lucky in their hearts, they will not be firm in their actions.As long as people in South China have a little adaptability, they can deal with it.On the contrary, the group of sugar cookers in Linzhuang had nothing now, and with his guarantee, they would work without any scruples.However, the other party has a team of Escorts and hundreds of employees, so it's hard to say how effective it will be.However, once an incident occurs and there are casualties, it will be enough to make South China suffer.

This alone is not enough to put South China to death. Unfortunately, the financial situation in South China is still unclear.Zhu Sanye drank one cup after another of the strong tea, but still couldn't think of a suitable way.

Looking at the sixth aunt who was busy serving her by her side, she suddenly had an idea.

The Sixth Aunt is his sworn brother at sea——Gu Dachun's younger sister.Gu Dachun was the leader of a small band of pirates nearby.It is said to be pirates, but it is actually a group headed by the Gu family, gathering relatives and fellow villagers. There are three or four boats and seventy to eighty people. They usually fish and do small business along the coast. Loot passing merchant ships and coastal villages.

(End of this chapter)