"Don't rush ......"

Kou Ji waved his hand and smiled: "After you bring back the cotton, we will also study how to weave and how to plant it on a large scale." It takes a lot of time.

We can afford to wait, but the displaced people can't afford to wait.

Therefore, cotton spinning can only be used as a long-term solution, but it cannot be used to change the current situation. ”

When Mu Chong and the others heard this, their interest decreased a lot.

From the large-scale introduction of cotton, to large-scale planting, to large-scale weaving, it will take more than a year.

In other words, it will take more than a year for them to use the women of the homeless people on a large scale.

Before that, they could only make some hemp and wool textile workshops and make a small fuss.

It doesn't take too many people.

If you raise those displaced people for a year, the price is a bit too great.

When Kou Ji saw the expressions of the three of them, he knew what the three of them were thinking.

After all, the conversation between the four of them was controlled by him from the beginning.

Kou Ji stared at the three of them and smiled again: "Then do you know about iron?" ”

When Mu Chong and the others heard the iron, their eyes widened for a moment.

Salt and iron, that's all government-run.

Ordinary people can't get involved.

Those who sold iron privately in the Great Song Dynasty had more or less some official backgrounds.

Not to mention iron.

Iron is a foreign product, once it arrived in the Great Song Dynasty, it was all controlled by the Great Song Dynasty court and used to forge ordnance.

Not to mention ordinary people, even officials in the DPRK and China may not be able to control the trade of iron.

So when Kou Ji mentioned the iron, the hearts of the three people seemed to be pinched.

Qian Leqiang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and asked Kou Ji with a trembling voice, "Is there a way for the Kou Ministry of Industry to let me and others sell iron?" ”

Selling iron is not just about making money.

If they can be sold to other countries, then they can immediately become guests of other countries.

Kou Ji glanced at him and said with a smile: "What do you want!" Salt and iron are controlled by the imperial court. Not to mention iron. Even if I try to help you get the right to buy and sell iron, will you dare to sell it? ”

Mu Chong and the three of them were stunned and shook their heads in embarrassment.

They wanted to tell Koji out loud that they dare.

But because of Kou Ji's identity, they didn't dare to say such things in front of Kou Ji.

Kou Ji said in the embarrassed looks of the three of them: "The reason why I mentioned iron iron to you is not to let you sell iron iron. ”

Qian Le smiled bitterly: "Then why do you mention it?" ”

Kou Ji said frankly: "The three of you know that our dynasty does not produce iron. All the iron in my dynasty comes from the sea, so the price is extremely high. Except for the imperial court, ordinary people have no way to worry about it. ”

Mu Chong and the three nodded.

What Kou Ji said, the three of them knew.

But they didn't speak, because they knew that Koji must have something to say.

Really.

Kou Ji then said: "The iron is controlled by the imperial court, so naturally we can't interfere. But the craftsmen of my house can use ordinary iron ore to forge iron that is better than iron, do you know what that means? ”

Mu Chong's eyes widened for a moment, and their faces were shocked.

What does it mean to have better iron than iron?

It means that the imperial court is likely to abandon iron and use new iron to forge ordnance in the future.

Kou Ji saw that the three of them were shocked, and said with a smile: "The cost is very low, it is more expensive than ordinary iron, but it is several times cheaper than iron iron." ”

The eyes of Mu Chong and the three of them were hot, as if there was a flame burning in their eyes.

Better than iron, cheaper than iron?

Then the imperial court will inevitably use new iron to forge ordnance.

In the future, wouldn't more than half of the annual cost of forging ordnance by the imperial court fall into their pockets?

Qian Le stumbled and asked Kou Ji, "Really?" Is there really such a means? ”

Kou Ji nodded slowly.

Mu Chong and the three glanced at each other, and their eyes looked at Kou Ji firmly.

Kou Ji smiled and said, "But forging new iron requires a lot of manpower. ”

Mu Chong and the three of them saluted Kou Ji in unison and said, "All listen to the orders of the Kou Gong Department." ”

Kou Ji nodded in satisfaction.

With the support of Mu, Qian, and Meng, it will not be so difficult for him to deal with the problem of resettlement of displaced people.

These three have been in business for many years, and they not only have money in their hands, but also food, connections, and manpower.

That's all Koji needs.

"We still follow the old rules, each of the three of you has two parts, and I have one."

Kou Ji said with a smile.

Mu Chong and the three of them did not hesitate, and nodded in unison.

As for where the remaining three elements went, Kou Ji didn't need to say much, they knew it in their hearts.

They're doing an earth-shattering business, and it's right to teach a little protection money.

After all, they alone can't hold such an earth-shattering deal.

After it has been agreed.

Kou Ji instructed the three of them: "The imperial court will naturally solve the food needed to resettle the displaced people." What we have to deal with now is medicinal herbs, lime, wood, craftsmen, stones, etc. ”

"Give me the herbs and lime."

Mu Chong took the initiative to ask.

Qian Le smiled and said, "Then I'll be in charge of the wood?" ”

Meng Weizhong glared at the two of them and sighed, "Then I will be in charge of the craftsmen and the stones." ”

Obviously, the craftsmen and the stone were the most difficult for the three of them to prepare.

Mu Chong and Qian Le took the lead and snatched the easiest thing.

Meng Weizhong could only gnaw hard bones.

"Be fast...... I'm going to see the first things when the homeless people flock to Bianjing. ”

Kou Ji opened his mouth to admonish.

Mu Chong and the three of them smiled.

"The Ministry of Kou Gong just rest assured, the three of us still have some prestige among the merchants, and others dare not give us what we want."

After a pause, Mu Chong added: "For official matters, there is the Ministry of Labor and Industry. ”

Kou Ji nodded and said, "You can rest assured that the imperial court has handed over this matter to our Ministry of Industry." When you go out, you can also say to other businessmen that you are cooperating with the Ministry of Works. ”

When Mu Chong and the others heard this, the smiles on their faces became even brighter.

Cooperation with Kou Ji can only be regarded as private cooperation between officials and businessmen.

But with the Ministry of Industry, it's different.

That means they are doing things for the imperial court.

Helping the imperial court do things, in many ways, they can enjoy convenience.

For example, tariffs.

"Be fast!"

Before leaving, Kou Ji reminded again.

Mu Chong and the three of them repeatedly promised that they would definitely prepare what Kou Ji needed when he needed it.

Kou Ji said goodbye to Mu Chong and the others, and calmed Lu Ming, who was still worried about him.

After returning to the house, I saw Xiang Yan taking the servants in the house and moving money outside.

When Kou Ji saw this scene, he was slightly stunned.

stepped forward, paced to Xiang Yan's side, and asked, "Yan'er, what are you doing with the money in the house?" ”

Kou Ji explained to Xiang Yan and asked Xiang Yan to turn around and send the copper coins in the house to the minting workshop in Jiangling.

But now the flood waters outside the city have just receded, and everywhere is a piece of silt, and it is impossible to transport the money out.

Faced with Kou Ji's question, Xiang Yan put down the account book in his hand and said seriously: "Of course, it is to spend money to eliminate disasters and help you keep your official position." ”

Kou Ji was stunned, and said with a smile: "Do you think I want to use the money in the house to help the homeless?" ”

Xiang Yan said as a matter of course: "If Xianggong doesn't plan to use the money in the house to help the homeless, then why would he agree to help the homeless people build houses?" ”

Kou Ji smiled and asked, "Are you willing?" ”

Xiang Yan's expression darkened, she glanced back at the money piled up in the courtyard, gritted her teeth and said, "Of course the concubine is reluctant...... But compared to your official position, this money is nothing. ”

Kou Ji laughed and said, "If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for." ”

Xiang Yan said seriously: "The concubine body is different from those shallow people in her mother's family. The concubine knows that the official position is the foundation of you. If you don't have an official position, no matter how much money our family has, we won't be able to keep it. ”

Kou Ji smiled and nodded.

Xiang Yan glared at Kou Ji complainingly, "Xianggong, don't be so impulsive anymore." If you are so impulsive, in the future, our husband and wife, as well as my grandfather, will only be able to accompany you to eat bran vegetables. ”

Kou Ji smiled: "Don't worry. It is estimated that the money from the government will not be used for this disaster relief, and even if it is needed, it will not be too much. ”

Xiang Yan was stunned, and dragged Kou Ji nervously to remind: "Xianggong, disaster relief is not a trivial matter. If you promise to be homeless, you must find a way to do it. Otherwise, as soon as those displaced people are instigated, there is a high probability that they will riot.

At that point, you will be said to be the culprit who caused the riots of the homeless.

Even if you are in your position, you will not be beheaded.

However, dismissal from office is inevitable.

If you are dismissed from office and live a hard life, the concubine can accompany you.

But those officials who don't like you will definitely take the opportunity to pinch you.

It doesn't matter if the concubine accompanies you to endure hardships, but the concubine doesn't want to see you wronged. ”

Xiang Yan chattered.

Kou Ji opened his arms, took Xiang Yan into his arms, and hugged him tightly.

Xiang Yan was stunned.

Kou Ji whispered, "I'm worried about you......"

Xiang Yan trembled, and tears fell in an instant.

Since Kou Ji left Kou Mansion on that day, she has never let go of her heart.

Even if Kou Ji sent someone back to the house in the middle to spread the word, she still couldn't let go of it in her heart.

It wasn't until she saw Kou Ji again that her heart relaxed a little.

But I'm still worried about Koji.

Worried that Kou Ji will not handle the problem of the displaced people well, he will be dismissed, ridiculed, and wronged.

It wasn't until Kou Ji took her into his arms and said a comforting word that she was completely relieved.

"I've been tired for a few days, let's go back and rest. I'll take care of the rest. ”

Kou Ji patted Xiang Yan on the shoulder and whispered.

Xiang Yan stopped her tears and nodded heavily.

After Kou Ji sent Xiang Yan back to the Sijun Garden to rest, he reappeared in the courtyard full of money and told Kou Zhong to move the money back to the treasury.

Then he changed into clothes, took a few retinues, and went out of the house.

As soon as he left the house, he bumped into Liu Heng and Cao Tong.

Behind Liu Heng and Cao Yan, there were many people, a group of people who were pressed by the black, roughly estimated, there were hundreds of people.

Liu Heng saw Kou Ji and shouted, "Fourth brother, I heard that you took over a troublesome errand, and I brought some people to come over to help you." If it's not enough, I'll call the people from the Sealing Pile Library and the Imperial City Division as well. ”

Cao Tong hugged Kou Ji and said, "Fourth brother, there are less than two hundred people I can dispatch, and now all of them are handed over to you, and I will be sent by you." ”

Kou Ji stepped forward, patted the two of them on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "Good brother......"

Liu Heng and Cao Tong nodded heavily.

"Good brother ......"

Kou Ji commanded: "Let your men go back to their homes first, and when they need to return, I will summon them again." You two go out for a walk with me. ”

Liu Heng and Cao Tong glanced at each other and nodded.

They sent the men who had come with them to their homes first.

Then each took a few guards and followed them.

The three of them walked together and walked outside Bianjing City.

Along.

Liu Heng and Cao Tong worriedly asked Kou Ji why he took this errand.

Kou Ji smiled and said, "Because it's profitable......"

"Profitable?"

Liu Heng and Cao Tong looked at Kou Ji with stunned expressions.

Liu Heng said with a bitter face: "Fourth brother, don't lie to me." Historically, the resettlement of displaced people has been a hassle. So what are the benefits to be pursued? If it is spring and summer, or early autumn, then we can still find a way to arrange for these displaced people to work for relief.

But now it is the turn of autumn and winter, and it will soon be winter.

It is impossible to find a way to arrange for these displaced people to work for relief.

What is the benefit? ”

Kou Ji glanced at him and said with a smile: "If everyone can see the benefits in this, then how can it show that I am smart?" ”

When Liu Heng and Cao Tong heard this, they were shocked at first.

Then they pouted one after another.

Apparently did not believe Koji's words.

Kou Ji smiled: "It's okay if you don't believe it now, you will know when the displaced people flock to Bianjing City." ”

Liu Heng didn't believe Kou Ji's words, but since Kou Ji had made a decision, he naturally wanted to support it.

He said to Kou Ji: "Fourth brother, if you need any help, just ask." ”

Kou Ji smiled: "You two, go back and send some people over to help me clean up those who are secretly making trouble among the homeless people." ”

In addition to controlling the sealing warehouse, Liu Heng also served in the Imperial City Division, which not only had a large number of spies, but also many law enforcers with vicious eyes.

Cao Tong is in the Criminal Department, and there are also a group of vicious-eyed law enforcers under his hands.

It is only fitting that the two of them will be seconded to deal with those who are secretly making trouble among the homeless.

Liu Heng and Cao Tong heard Kou Ji's request and agreed.

Although the two of them agreed to bring people from the yamen out to help Kou Ji without receiving the documents from the inner court, it was a bit inappropriate.

But their superiors will not embarrass them because of this.

Liu Heng was seconded to the staff of the Imperial City Division, and the chief officer of the Imperial City Division was his father Liu Mei.

It is impossible for Liu Mei to embarrass him in this kind of thing.

Cao Tong was seconded to the staff of the Criminal Department, and Wang Zeng still served as the secretary of the Criminal Department.

Cao Tong has no friendship with Wang Zeng, but Kou Ji has a good relationship with Wang Zeng.

Cao Tong brought people out to help Kou Ji, and Wang Zeng wouldn't say anything.

Not only will he not say anything, but he may also help him cover up.

As they spoke, the three of them had already walked to the city gate.

Although the flood waters receded, the gates were still closed.

Kou Ji issued a waist card, and the soldiers guarding the door opened the door and let the three of them out of Bianjing.

As soon as they left the city, the three of them were stunned.

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