The appearance of "sweet potato" surprised Guo Dan very much, in fact, no matter what era it is, the progress of agriculture will always make people feel happy.

For example, the Qing Dynasty had high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes and corn, but the Qing Dynasty only reached the peak of the small peasant economy, and the sweet potatoes and corn maintained feudal rule and did not promote progress in any aspect.

It's all about people.

Guo Dan will not show ecstasy, not only that, after a short surprise, a trace of worry appeared in his heart, this is also a kind of habitual thinking of investors in times of peace, why he was able to win Weihui Mansion, the main reason is food, if sweet potatoes can solve the problem of food, then is he still useful?

Of course, he only thought about it for a short time, because the current problems had not been solved, and he couldn't think too much about it, if Weihui Mansion failed, it didn't matter whether there was a sweet potato or not.

After a quarter-hour argument between Zhou Feng and Cao Da, it was finally settled on the Jinyu Building, because the scale of the Jinyu Building was larger and the decoration was more luxurious, and everyone preferred the Jinyu Building.

When Guo Dan came to Jinyulou, everyone did not rush to sit down, but came to sit in the hall.

This is said to be a matter of catching the wind and washing the dust, but in fact, it is still talking about official business, because when Guo Dan left at that time, he did not do anything to deal with the aftermath, and there were many backlogs of problems during this period.

"What is the situation in Weihui Mansion now?"

Guo Dan didn't have the time to talk nonsense with them, so he asked straight to the point.

Everyone first looked at each other, and Zhou Feng, as the proprietor, took the lead in saying: "Virtuous nephew, although there are many problems within Weihui Mansion, but they are not big problems, but there are many hidden dangers in the surrounding state capitals, such as my Jinyulou recently went to the surrounding areas to buy grain, and encountered a lot of obstacles, more and more big landlords are unwilling to sell grain to me, and some even make things difficult in every way, which wastes a lot of my energy and silver." ”

Guo Dan asked, "Why?" ”

Zhou Feng said: "Because they think that we have broken the rules, especially the abolition of the tenant farming system, which has affected them recently, they are very dissatisfied with this." ”

Qin Zhuang added: "And the original virtuous nephew said that let the surrounding people directly sell silk to us in exchange for silver to pay taxes, which also failed to succeed, and we only received a small amount of silk, all because the local big landowners have bought the silk in their hands, and the reason is also as Brother Zhou said, they think we have broken the rules." ”

Cao Da was also full of worries: "Although it won't affect us yet, but in the long run, it's not a way, we will be trapped alive by them." ”

In fact, the external problems of Weihui Mansion are far more serious than what your father-in-law said, but the main force has changed from scholars to landlords, these big landlords are much more cunning than scholars, they will not be the same as scholars, and Guo Dan confronts them head-on, after all, Guo Dan is gaining momentum and has strong financial resources, they are just secretly forming gangs and trying all kinds of ways to create difficulties for Weihui Mansion.

They have begun to slowly limit the supply of food and raw materials.

This is just the beginning, if it does not improve, the situation will definitely deteriorate further, at present, it is just that the old men dare not commit crimes against the wind, and when this limelight passes, once they do their hands on the road, Weihui Mansion will immediately fall into trouble.

But this is actually inevitable, not an accident, the reason is very simple, if you break the laws of the small-scale peasant economy, it is tantamount to hurting their vital interests, they cannot be indifferent, they will definitely take action.

Guo Dan pondered for a while and asked, "Then I don't know if you have a way to deal with it?" ”

Zhou Feng said: "Virtuous nephew, I think the salary we give this time is too high, which actually makes everyone very uncomfortable, such a high salary, we are difficult to take any risks, if the salary is lower, I don't need the order of the imperial court, I think we should reduce the salary appropriately, we can calculate the tax into the current salary." ”

Qin Zhuang nodded and said: "We are just seeking money, as long as we are sure that this rule remains unchanged, we can discuss it with the surrounding area appropriately, if it is too stiff with the surrounding area, it will not be good for anyone." ”

The rest of the people nodded as well.

In fact, in their opinion, this salary is indeed a little higher, but the Mongolian order, so they don't care so much, but if one day, the order decreases, they will be very uncomfortable, which is why they did not continue to insist on not receiving orders from the imperial court before, the reason is that they raise too many people.

Guo Dan swept his eyes and said: "Of course I understand your worries very well, and I have also done research, I know that even if the salary is a little lower, or even just to ensure the food and clothing of the people, the people will be willing to accept it, if I can do this, of course I will be willing to pay a little less salary, I believe every businessman will think so." ”

Zhou Feng shook his head and said, "I don't really understand this. ”

Guo Dan said: "First of all, you must know that I contracted Weihui Mansion, not for granted, not justifiable, if we want to stay here for a long time, I must get the support of the ministers of the court, as well as the support of His Majesty."

So I have to do better, I have to use the people to silence those old men, so that they have nothing to say, the facts have proved that my choice is right, and Your Majesty has given us more support.

Secondly, this salary is the main reason for the rapid recovery of our Weihui Mansion, and it also allows us to make more money, just imagine, if the wages are reduced, then where will the people have money to buy goods other than food.

Yes, the goods we sell to the Mongols will not be affected, but our own economy will collapse immediately, Weihui Mansion is not like the capital, there are enough rich people to consume, our Weihui Mansion consumption mainly depends on the people, once the people have no extra money, at least half of the shops on the street will close down, and these stores are more or less related to everyone's interests.

In the end, it is a contract to maintain the stability of our Weihui Mansion, once we lose the contract, we must need the government, since the wages have been set and written in the contract, we must not change it easily, otherwise, we will be completely finished. ”

Qin Zhuang sighed: "What the virtuous nephew said is also reasonable, we are not unwilling to bear this salary, but the relationship with the surrounding area is also very important, and this problem must be solved." Don't hide it from our nephews, we have tried our best to build a good relationship with them, but with little success. ”

During this period, they have been busy with contact with the surrounding areas, and they also know that the most important thing for Weihui Mansion under this model is external relations, unlike the small-scale peasant economy, where everyone is self-sufficient and does not need to deal with the outside world.

But the effect is very small, and no matter how much they give gifts, it will not help, after all, they have hurt the core interests of others, and no one in this world is stupid.

Guo Dan nodded and said, "I know this, I came here to solve these problems." ”

Zhou Feng hurriedly asked, "I don't know if the virtuous nephew has a way?" ”

Guo Dan shook his head and said: "I haven't thought of it yet, because I don't know the recent situation yet, but don't worry, I will definitely solve these problems as soon as possible." ”

Originally, he was planning for a long time, and he relied more on your father-in-law to deal with it, and the officialdom would solve the problem, but according to the current situation, this is actually imminent, and he must solve this problem before the crisis comes, because Weihui Mansion is still very fragile and can't bear too much crisis.

After having dinner overnight, he returned to the small courtyard and asked Chenchen to send the recent data of Weihui Mansion.

He doesn't understand officialdom, and the way he deals with problems is always relying on data.

......

"Uncle, it's already dawn."

I don't know how long it has passed, until Chenchen's voice sounded outside the door, Guo Dan raised his head and looked out the window, only to see that the window was a piece of fish white, and he couldn't help but laugh dumbly: "It's dawn!" ”

This feeling of dedication to work is all too familiar to him.

Outside the door, he stretched his waist and said to Chenchen, who was standing at the door: "I'll go for a run first, and you let the kitchen prepare breakfast later." ”

"Yes."

Morning jogging is a habit for him because it helps him divert his attention and allows his brain to relax and unwind.

Halfway through the run, he suddenly saw a young man standing in front of a small courtyard, Guo Dan couldn't help but stop, and shouted with a smile: "Xu Shusheng, good morning." ”

This person is Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly arched his hand: "Captain Guo." ”

There was a strange look in his eyes, and he was sweating profusely early in the morning, what was he going for?

To be a thief?

Guo Dan seemed to see what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "I'm running and exercising, and I happened to come across here." ”

"Running? Oh. ”

Xu Guangqimu nodded, and his impression of Guo Dan became more and more confused.

Guo Dan said again: "I'm really sorry yesterday, so let's have breakfast together later, and talk about it by the way." ”

"Well... Good. ”

"Okay, I'll see you later, I'll go for a run first."

"Captain Guo walks slowly, no, jogs, not ......"

"Huh!"

Guo smiled lightly and continued to run forward.

Xu Guangqi watched Guo Dan gradually move away, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Half an hour later, Guo Dan came out of the shower, Xu Guangqi was already in the courtyard for a while, Guo Dan invited him to sit down under the big tree in the courtyard.

"Are you used to living there?"

Guo Dan asked casually.

Xu Guangqi said: "It's a little unaccustomed, don't hide it from Your Excellency, this may be the best house I have ever lived in, in fact, I don't need to live in such a good room, and I am ashamed of it." ”

Guo smiled lightly: "I think whether it is good or not, it is not up to you to decide, but to the value assessment of you by others, if you are the first assistant, even if you want to, you can't live in that farm." ”

Xu Guangqi thought for a while, and said: "Your Excellency said this, I am also very curious, I am just a poor scholar, I don't know why Your Excellency gave me such a good treatment?" ”

Guo Dan said: "I have been looking for talents related to agriculture, and I have contacted a lot of scholars, but most people will only talk about it, open their mouths for benevolence, and close their mouths for etiquette, but they don't want to think about it.

I think benevolence can only be built on the abundance of materials, benevolence is just a reasonable distribution, and to avoid some unnecessary harm, and the real solution to the problem is technology, I don't know if your solution can be successful, but what you provide me is technology, not to recite in front of me the Analects that children know, so far, the Analects have wasted a lot of my time.

So, you deserve it, I can understand it, after all, I give you such a good treatment, it is all based on the foil of others, you have not achieved any success, and you have not proven yourself, you should thank them, not me. ”

The implication is that I'm just the tallest of the shorter ones.

Xu Guangqi is a scholar after all, but he can't accept this statement, and said: "Actually, what they said is not wrong...... ”

"But they're looking for the wrong person."

Guo interrupted him with a light smile.

Xu Guangqi was stunned for a moment, and then nodded, although Guo Dan was always smiling and talking, and his tone was also very relaxed, but it gave him a sense of oppression, as if he was talking to an official, you must know that Guo Dan is a few years younger than him.

Guo Dan asked again: "What about you?" ”

"Huh?"

Xu Guangqi was slightly stunned, and looked at Guo Dan suspiciously.

Guo Dan said: "Do you think you have found the right person?" ”

Xu Guangqi pondered for a while and said, "To be honest, the main reason why I came here is because I happened to be trying to plant the seeds of that sweet potato, so I wanted to ........" ”

Speaking of which, he seemed a little embarrassed to say it.

Guo Dan helped him and said: "So you think, come here with seeds, first, you can continue to try planting, and second, you may get a good reward, killing two birds with one stone." ”

Xu Guangqi nodded and said frankly: "Mainly the second point, because my family is poor, I can't even take out the money to buy a pen, I need to make money to share the burden of my family." ”

Guo Dan said: "What about the scientific expedition?" As far as I know, you are a Xiucai, and you must be admitted to the Jinshi examination. ”

Xu Guangqi looked a little hesitant, he stared at the delicious food on the table, and after a while, he raised his head and said, "To tell you the truth, before I came, I had made an appointment with a few friends from the same township to participate in the township test together, and during this period, I need to earn enough money." ”

After a pause, he said: "But after coming to Weihui Mansion, my idea has changed a little, I have always thought that I have to take the test to gain fame and become an official in order to show my ambitions, but now the people of Weihui Mansion live happier than the people of other state capitals, however, Weihui Mansion does not even have an official."

Coupled with your remarks about technology and benevolence, I feel even more that I don't have to be famous to achieve my ambitions. So, I don't know what I'm going to do now. ”

Guo smiled lightly: "Soon you will have a decision." ”

Xu Guangqi was surprised: "How do you say this? ”

Guo smiled lightly: "Frankly speaking, if you don't say the latter words, I will give you a sum of money, so that you can go back to study with peace of mind and prepare for the scientific examination, I will not waste my energy on a person who will leave sooner or later, no matter how smart this person is." ”

After a pause, he changed his words, "But I always believe that people who come here, as long as they are willing to let go of the pride of the scholars, will soon be attracted here, because this is already the most charming place in my Ming Dynasty, where your destiny will be controlled by yourself, as long as you have the strength, as long as you work hard, no matter what aspect it is, you can realize your value here, so I believe that you will definitely choose to stay here, and after breakfast, we will sign a contract." ”

Xu Guangqi seemed a little hesitant and said, "Then what if I still choose to participate in the imperial examination?" ”

Guo smiled lightly: "As I just said, no matter what aspect you are, you can realize your value here, including the imperial examination, of course, even if you study here, it is better than other places." For me personally, there is no sure way to make a profit, only you and I are willing to buy and sell.

I signed a contract with you, not to do a good deed, nor to call you a brother, because I think you can bring me a reasonable return, this is just a deal, it has nothing to do with human favors, we don't have any friendship at the moment, if you want to leave then, you don't need any burden, you don't owe me anything. ”

"Thank you for your understanding!"

Xu Guangqi couldn't help but bow his hand, Guo Dan gave him such a good treatment, he was really ashamed, Guo Dan's words made him feel a lot better, and said: "In addition, I also have a question, very curious." ”

"Just say it."

"Before I came, I had already heard of your name, I didn't expect you to be so young, but you contracted the entire Weihui Mansion, how did you do it?"

Since I met Guo Dan, this problem has been bothering Xu Guangqi, which hurts his self-esteem, he is so big, he still has to be raised by his mother in the field, and Guo Dan is so young, what is the waist is tangled, don't say anything, directly contract a state capital, this is really an exaggeration.

Guo smiled lightly: "This is because I married a very rich wife. ”

"Huh?"

Xu Guangqi looked at Guo Dan in confusion as if he hadn't heard clearly.

Guo Dan said: "Don't you know that I am a door-to-door son-in-law?" ”

"It's... I've heard about this too. ”

"That's the secret of my success." Guo Dan asked again: "Are you married?" ”

"It's finished."

"And what about your wife's family?"

"Uh... So so. Xu Guangqi's face turned red.

"Then it's hard for you to be like me, because you've already lost at the starting point."

"Huh!"

Xu Guangqi smiled awkwardly, but at the same time, he also vaguely understood some of Guo Dan's ways to success, that is, self-confidence.

The son-in-law is very humble, and ordinary people will not be willing to mention it again if they are successful, but Guo Dan attributes this to his own success, let me ask if he still cares about the humility of a businessman?

This is also why, obviously he is a showman, and the other party is just a businessman, but during the conversation, he felt that Guo Dan was on top and he was below, in fact, all this stemmed from self-confidence.

After breakfast, the two sides signed a contract, Guo Dan hired him as an agricultural consultant in the name of Weihui Mansion, and his little treatment was responsible for the taxes of Weihui Mansion for a period of one year, and the remuneration was one hundred taels, but fifty taels of them were used as year-end bonuses, which means that you had to do a good job to be able to get these fifty taels.

But fifty taels is already a lot, especially for Xu Guangqi, this is simply a huge amount of money, the first thing he did after signing the contract was to find someone to bring his parents and wife here, he seemed to be infected by Guo Dan's self-confidence, he believed that he would succeed here.

Guo Danke has no time to care about what Xu Guangqi is doing, he still has very important things to deal with, not long after Xu Guangqi left, the noble father-in-law came here.

"Father-in-law, the relationship between Weihui Mansion and the surrounding area seems to be even more serious than I imagined!" Guo Dan smiled bitterly.

Your father-in-law said: "Did Zhou Feng tell you?" ”

Guo Dan nodded.

"Guo Dan, I'm just responsible for dealing with those officials, as for Zhou Feng and those landlords, they don't do my business." Your father-in-law shook his head and said, "Those officials didn't oppose our suggestion, so I can't say anything." ”

"Of course I do." Guo Dan said: "I am very grateful that my father-in-law can come here, but this problem needs to be solved, and I hope that my father-in-law can give me a few words." ”

Your father-in-law shook his head and said: "I really can't help you, and I'm not afraid to tell you, in fact, after coming here, I already expected this situation to happen, if I had a way to solve it, I would have told you a long time ago." ”

Guo Dan was curious: "Is it just because I'm a businessman?" ”

"Of course there is one reason, but it is not all. As he spoke, he looked at Guo Dan with a little surprise and said, "You don't seem to know this way of being an official at all?" ”

Guo Dan said: "My father-in-law is really wise, and I can see at a glance why I can't be an official." ”

"You're humble."

Your father-in-law chuckled a few times, and said: "This is the way of officials, pay attention to moderation, you govern Weihui Mansion too well, they will seem very incompetent compared to you, do you say they can stand aside with you?" Now it's just that Your Majesty values you very much, and they don't dare to act rashly, Yang Feng and Yin are already polite, and the problem will only become more serious in the future, they will definitely unite to target you, you have to be prepared. ”

"I'm aware of this, but I can't help it, if I don't do a good job, Your Majesty has no reason to support me."

"So I don't know how to fix this, I've really tried my best."

Guo Dan nodded slightly, and then asked, "Do the officials around here hate me very much?" ”

"There is no one who doesn't hate you, even the political envoy of Henan Daobu doesn't like you, this Weihui Mansion was originally under his jurisdiction, and now let you contract, it has nothing to do with him, no matter how well you do, it can't be counted as his political achievements."

Your father-in-law said again: "But the ones who hate you the most must be Zhangde Mansion and Kaifeng Mansion, after all, you both belong to Henan Province, and you are adjacent to each other, and the Daimyo in the east and Shanxi in the west do not hate you so much." ”

Guo Dan nodded, thought for a while, and said, "Your father-in-law, I hope you can help me introduce the Daimyo Prefect and the Shanxi Political Envoy." ”

Your father-in-law was surprised: "You want to talk to them in person?" ”

"Hmm."

"But you're just a businessman, and if you go and talk to them in person, you can only be taught a lesson, and you can't talk about it."

"I know that, but I can't help it, I must break their alliance before they share the same hatred."

Your father-in-law nodded and asked, "Are you going to adopt a strategy of combining vertical and horizontal?" ”

Guo smiled lightly: "I can't imagine that my father-in-law is still familiar with the art of war?" ”

Your father-in-law sighed: "We have to learn a little bit of fur for everything." ”

"My father-in-law is humble."

Guo Dan slapped the horse, and said with a straight face: "If it was before, I might choose to use Lianheng to break its combination, but now, I will be more inclined to long-distance and close attack, whoever wants to deal with me, I will ask him to pay the corresponding price, after all, there is no cost of trading, and it doesn't matter if you fail 10,000 times." ”

PS: 2-in-1 chapter.