Need for money

How much is 5 taels of silver worth?

Calculated on the basis of 62 copper coins for a load of grain before the disaster, it can buy a total of [-] loads!

One load is about 120 catties, which is enough to feed a family of four for a month. The 62 loads of food is enough to feed 10,000+ households, that is, 50 million people for a month. If Lin Jingzhi really nodded, Then, based on the calculation that the number of refugees in Los Angeles can reach 15, they can eat for almost three months.

The victims who took refuge generally survived the winter, and returned to their hometown when they could re-sow in the spring of the following year. The time spent wandering outside was only more than four months. The purchased food can almost relieve all the disaster victims in Los Angeles.

So when they heard the amount of taels in Wang Meng's mouth, everyone was surprised, including Lin Jingzhi. Although he was mentally prepared, he never thought that this Wang Meng would dare to open such a big mouth.

"Hey," he laughed angrily.

The rich merchants in the hall, after a brief astonishment, meditated secretly.

Some people wondered if the Lin family had offended Wang Meng not long ago, so Wang Meng seized the opportunity to make things difficult for the Lin family.

Some people speculated that Wang Meng might want to take advantage of the locust plague in the north to make a fortune and embezzle money.

Some people also speculated whether Wang Meng wanted the Lin family to donate more on purpose to make a good start, and then let the rich people in the hall follow closely, and each donated 5 taels of silver.

Now that the national treasury is empty, if Wang Meng can not only settle the refugees in Luocheng properly, but also hand over a few hundred thousand taels of silver, the emperor who is struggling to get the silver will be happy to let him move up a position?

While everyone's thoughts were surging, the hall became silent again. Pairs of eyes would glance at Wang Meng or Lin Jingzhi from time to time, trying to see something from them.

Jia Lin's face paled with anger, but he was pulled by his father who was very strict with him, so he didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

"Nephew, what do you think of this amount?" Seeing that Lin Jingzhi didn't answer after hearing this, Wang Meng asked with a smile, stroking his black beard.

Zhang Xiu rolled her eyes when she heard the words, took a step forward, and said, "My lord, this number is what you said, so it's no problem. You see, Mr. Lin has already agreed to it?"

"Hey, that's right, Mr. Lin has already agreed!" Yin Lei also echoed.

"Acquiesce? Who acquiesced?" At this time, Lin Jingzhi finally spoke. Since Wang Meng had already started to suppress the Lin family in the open, he would no longer be as conservative as before, always retreating again and again.

The contradiction has intensified, if he retreats further and blindly forbears, he will really become a soft persimmon.

If it really becomes a soft persimmon in the eyes of everyone, then the Lin family will not only have to fight against Tian Ji Wang Meng in the future, but also become the target of all the rich businessmen in Los Angeles to grab and carve up. After all, there are advantages, who would not take them?By then, the Lin family will probably not be far away from the day of extermination!

So next, he must be tougher, even if it is to tear his face with Wang Meng, he will not hesitate. Of course, he can't be stupid and hard-headed, that will only make people think you are stupid, but it's okay, thanks On the way, he made impromptu preparations.

Gently brushing off his sleeves, Lin Jingzhi said again: "Lord Wang, I have heard people say that the fertile land in your mansion alone is nearly 300 mu. If you add pawnshops, restaurants and so on , but they are much richer than my Lin family, how can you only donate 5 taels of silver, and ask me to donate [-] taels of silver?"

As soon as these words came out, Wang Meng's face suddenly darkened, his fists in his sleeves were clenched tightly, and he stared at Lin Jingzhi with fiery eyes. Everyone in the hall probably knew how much wealth he had, but they did, It's just chatting in the dark, no one dares to speak on the stage.

But he never expected that this Lin Jingzhi would dare to humiliate him in public and tear his face apart!

One must know that he is the parent officer of Los Angeles!

Could it be that the Lin family really has no scruples?If it hadn't been for the fact that Mrs. Lin still bears the title of seventh-rank imperial order, he really wants to put Lin Jingzhi in prison right now!

Hearing this sentence, Jia Lin was open-minded, and secretly gave Lin Jingzhi his right thumb. When Lin Jingzhi saw it, he nodded secretly, but he didn't dare to let others find out. In the midst of open and secret struggles.

"Master Wang, as the highest officer of the city, only donated 300 taels of silver. Naturally, the Lin family couldn't get over it. In this way, someone from Lin donated 100 taels of silver to help the victims!"

After Lin Jingzhi said these words, Wang Meng's face turned green and pale with anger.

"Bold, a mere lowly businessman dares to satirize and humiliate the court officials. I think you are impatient. Come and take down this arrogant and lawless villain!"

Zhang Xiu didn't expect Lin Jingzhi to be so bold, daring to expose the shortcomings of his superior in front of so many people. When he came back to his senses, he pulled out half of the big knife at his waist with a "clang" sound, and shouted loudly.

The sun outside the hall was gradually rising, and a few rays of sunlight shone on the bright and flat knife surface, making people dizzy.

When the sergeants around the restaurant heard it, a dozen or so rushed in, but just as they were making a move, Lin Jingzhi suddenly stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Who dares!"

Although he is a literati, and he is not tall, these sergeants do not know Lin Jingzhi, the contemporary head of the Lin family, this person is not something they can take down if they want to. Under pressure, they paused, stopped, and then looked at each other, all looking at their chief.

Seeing that the sergeants had stopped, Lin Jingzhi looked at Zhang Xiu and said angrily, "Master Zhang, although you are a garrison in Luo City and serve in the imperial court, you can't ignore the title of Juren on Lin's head! What is it?" You lowly merchant, don’t you know that as long as you pass the exam, you are the emperor’s disciple! In your eyes, you actually regard the emperor’s disciple as a lowly merchant, so I would like to ask you, what is the emperor in your eyes?”

"This... you're talking nonsense... I didn't..." Zhang Xiuchang is a big-bodied and three-faced general, and his verbal skills are far from Lin Jingzhi's.

Now that Lin Jingzhi has moved the emperor out, he can't help but not be afraid!

Seeing Zhang Xiu blushing and stammering, Lin Jingzhi reprimanded loudly again: "Also, Mr. Zhang, you are only the defense of Luo City, and you are only in charge of city defense. Where does the power come from to arrest you?"

Catching criminals is the job of the yamen servants. If there is no major incident in the city, the sergeants are only responsible for the city defense and guarding the city gates.

When Zhang Xiu heard this sentence, his face turned green with anger, but he couldn't say a word of argument that could stand firm.

"According to Mr. Lin, I have the right to arrest you?" Yin Lei saw that Zhang Xiu was so angry that he couldn't speak, so he quickly opened his mouth to make a rescue.

As soon as his yin and yang voice sounded, everyone in the hall got goosebumps all over their bodies.

Yin Lei is the head of the six doors, and is responsible for arresting criminals.

Lin Jingzhi sneered, without any trace of fear, he asked instead: "Then what crime is Mr. Yin arrested for?"

"Didn't Mr. Zhang just say that, insulting and mocking court officials! Even if you are a juren, I can take you to jail!" Yin Lei said, walking towards Lin Jingzhi again, but while walking, he He would glance at Aunt Yu from time to time.

Seeing this, Jia Lin's face was full of tension again. From the current point of view, Lin Jingzhi and Wang Meng have already torn apart. If he is taken into prison like this, it may be difficult for his friend to come out alive.

"Lord Yin, which ear did you hear me insulting and mocking court officials?" Lin Jingzhi straightened his back without any fear, "Mr. Lin has been telling the truth just now, of course, if Lord Yin can point out where to say it That's not right, that Lin will never resist, and let Lord Yin deal with it."

"Hmph, do you still want to resist? Let me tell you, I'll take care of you today!" Yin Lei glanced at Wang Meng's sullen face from the corner of his eyes, and didn't intend to stop him, so he simply wanted to be tough.

"My lord Wang, let the universe be clear and the world is in full view, so why don't you just let your subordinates do whatever they want! Don't tell me there is no king in the world!" Lin Jingzhi suddenly turned to Wang Meng and shouted angrily.

Wang Meng narrowed his eyes slightly after hearing this, and said in a cold voice: "My man, Lin Jingzhi, heard that there are many natural disasters in the north. Instead of donating generously and contributing to the country, he shouted loudly, insulting the court officials first, and disturbing the wealthy and righteous men to donate money. Come, get it for me!"

Before coming here, Wang Meng didn't think about taking down Lin Jingzhi. After all, he didn't have any reason to say in the past. He can't move casually if he has a reputation. Lin Jingzhi was forcibly charged with one crime.

"If you want to commit a crime, there is nothing wrong with it!" Lin Jingzhi didn't change his face, and confronted him tit for tat, before Yin Lei waved his hand and signaled the yamen servant to step forward to arrest him, he suddenly added another sentence,

"I want to see, who of you dares to take my Lin Jingzhi, don't forget, my Lin family has received the imperial seal!"

After all, Lin Jingzhi's eyes would move to the door of the restaurant from time to time, secretly nervous, why the person arranged earlier has not arrived yet.

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall jumped in their hearts. The title of Seven Commandments on the old lady Lin's head is the biggest reliance of the Lin family at present. Although Luocheng is thousands of kilometers away from the capital, but Anything that has something to do with the royal family is a big deal in this day and age.

Wang Meng's face changed drastically when he heard the words, but he gritted his teeth suddenly, and did not change his mind, and said again: "The one who received the imperial conferment is Mrs. Lin, not you, Lin Jingzhi. Come here and take it down!"

Just as his words fell to the ground, an old man's voice suddenly came from outside, "Second Lord, Mr. Zheng sent a letter, saying that he will come to Lin's house as a guest in two days!"

Hearing this voice, Lin Jingzhi finally heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, a trace of doubt arose in his heart. How could the person who came here be the Chief Steward Pang Lu!