"Lord Lu, I'm afraid it's very inappropriate for you to do this." Xie Yi immediately frowned dissatisfiedly: "My Xie family has a written note with him, if it is violated, it will be compensated for a thousand taels of silver, even if your government is in charge, you can't help us be the master!" ”

Although Zhao Xian did not echo the words, but looking at his expression, it was obvious that he also supported Xie Yi's words, if he allowed the government to take the initiative in his hands, he would have to pay more if he wanted to get it.

And Li Laoshi, when he heard that he was going to pay a thousand taels of silver, his face turned pale with fright. If someone hadn't told him not to talk nonsense, I'm afraid he would have retreated at this time. But although he didn't say anything, his eyes fell on Lu Zhen in fear, to see what this young adult was saying.

Lu Zhen laughed: "Yes, there is a contract in black and white, and once it is violated, it will cost a thousand taels of silver, which is really a headache." However, the price of the five acres of land is only forty taels, what is the reason why you actually set the liquidated damages so high? ”

"This is just a precautionary measure, and the villain didn't expect such a change to happen. So Lord Lu, it's better not to make hasty conclusions about this matter, otherwise ......" Xie Yi stopped threateningly, but a pair of eyes stared at Lu Zhen for a moment.

"Lord Lu, even if he has a contract with the Xie family, it can't take effect. This land was obviously bought by our Zhao family first! Seeing Xie Yi say this, Zhao Xian finally couldn't help it and spoke again. In this way, the topic went back to before, and there was still a dead knot.

Lu Zhen looked at Xie Yi with a smile: "Steward Xie is really good at business, no wonder he can be promoted to the position of external manager by the Xie family." Forty taels of land can make you a thousand taels, but it is disrespectful. ”

Hearing the irony in Lu Jin's words, Xie Yi was not annoyed, but just picked up the teacup and took a sip: "This is business, as long as the timing is right, you can naturally make money." ”

"That's right, it seems that this official has to change his previous practice." Lu Zhen glanced at Zhao Xian as he spoke: "It's still the same sentence, this land is auctioned by this official!" But don't worry, the official will not ignore your silver, so the starting price of the land this time is five acres of land, one thousand taels! ”

"What?" Everyone present thought that they had a delusion, and looked at Lu Zhen in a daze, how dare he quote such a price? Li Laoshi opened his mouth even wider, his face was incredulous, and he almost shouted.

Lu Jinzheng said: "The official has made it very clear, five acres of land, one thousand taels of auction, two bids, the highest price wins." ”

Zhao Xian and Xie Yi glanced at each other and fell silent for a moment. They didn't expect Lu Zhen to make such a move, which made them not know what to do for a while. At this time, it is naturally inappropriate to bid according to Lu Jin's intentions, but if he doesn't come out, this thing can't be done, and it's really difficult for them.

Lu Zhen looked at the two of them and said slowly: "If the two of you feel that things are difficult and can't make a bid, then the official can give you two other choices." ”

"Your Excellency, please speak." Xie Yi almost burst out of these four words between his teeth.

Lu Zhen didn't seem to feel the anger from the Xie family's steward, and still said calmly: "This first one, I will tell the Chang family and the Su family the same thing about this time, and then see if they are interested in buying the land with this money." Or, simply let the rich people in Hangzhou bid together, and the highest bidder won. You can rest assured that the compensation of 1,000 taels will definitely be handed over to you by this official. ”

"No!" Hearing him say this, Xie Yi suddenly became anxious, and quickly subconsciously objected, and Zhao Xian also objected almost at the same time, and the faces of both of them were full of anxiety and eagerness at the moment.

Lu Zhen had expected such a reaction from them, and sighed as if regretfully: "Since this is the case, then there is only the second way, the two of you will jointly pay for the land." As for the price, 5,000 taels is enough, what do you think? ”

Hearing this, Zhao Xian and Xie Yi turned their heads to look at each other at the same time, and the four eyes collided in one place, as if a spark burst out, and they quickly turned their heads again. But the words of opposition in his mouth could not be said at all. Because they can see that Lu Zhen is not joking this time, once he vetoes his proposal, the first article just now will be implemented by the government government.

Now, the three roads have been placed in front of the two of them, either to buy land together, or to bid, or even to compete for land with other wealthy merchants in the city, so that if they don't get the land, even if they get it, I'm afraid the price will only be greater than the two families who paid a total of 5,000 taels.

Angry, tangled...... All kinds of expressions quickly flashed on the faces of the two of them, and the two of them, who hated Lu Zhen and hated the roots of their teeth, couldn't say a word. After a while, Xie Yi spoke: "Thousands of taels of silver is not a small amount, and I can't be a master." ”

"That's right, let me go back and report to the master of the family and make a decision." Zhao Xian also demanded.

Lu Zhen accepted and nodded: "There is no problem with this." However, I would like to tell you that the official does not want to delay this matter, so if it wants to be successful, it is best to give me an answer tomorrow. After tomorrow, I can't guarantee whether this will be known to the whole city. ”

This time, the two of them didn't even have time to show their anger to him, so they just gave up their hands and wanted to get up and leave.

And just as the two of them were about to go out, Lu Jin suddenly spoke: "Slow down, there are two more sentences I want to ask you to take back." You must also know what these five acres of land mean, if any of you want to swallow it alone, I am afraid that it will hold up to your stomach, so in the opinion of this official, the best choice is to join forces, after all, harmony makes money. ”

"Thank you, Lord Lu, for your advice." After the two of them threw down this sentence stubbornly, they hurried away.

It wasn't until after they left that Li Laoshi looked at Lu Zhen in surprise: "Lord Lu, this ......"

"Don't worry, this official won't harm you, just wait for the five acres of land to sell for a good price." Lu Zhen smiled, and then ordered someone to take this honest man who was a little dazed to the side to rest first. In his opinion, it will not be until tomorrow, but this afternoon at the latest, the two families will reach a consensus and contribute money together, as long as the heads of the two families are smart enough.

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The news in the government spread quite quickly, and after a while, the rumor that Lu Tong's sentence suppressed the two stewards spread. The officials and officials in the yamen are all talking about this, and I don't know what means Lu Zhen used to make the two stewards who were so domineering could only leave in disgrace.

Of course, some people feel that Lu Zhen is playing with fire, setting up a strong enemy for himself, and just waiting to see his results. There is only one person, but he is worried about him, and this person is naturally Qian Manjiang.

So not long after, Qian Shi came to Lu Jin's door and looked at him with an uneasy face: "Lu Tongju, you are too bold this time." ”

Lu Zhen smiled and let him in, closed the door again, and then smiled: "I have done something more daring, you must not know it yet." ”

After listening to Lu Jin's story, Qian Manjiang stared at him in disbelief: "This ...... How can it be? Can five acres of land be sold at such a high price? ”

"If it is placed in the future generations, five acres of land can indeed be sold for a sky-high price, far more than a few thousand taels of silver." Lu Zhen said secretly in his heart, and then said comfortingly: "Don't worry, I am by no means crazy, because I am sure that the two of them will agree to my offer." And they don't blame me afterwards, and they even thank me for reminding them. ”

"This ...... How can it be? Qian Manjiang's eyes widened, with a ghostly expression: "You let them spend a high price to buy five acres of land, and you can still make them thank you?" Are you telling me a myth? ”

"Of course it's not a myth, because these five acres of land are extraordinary." Lu Zhen is colorful.

"What's the difference? Isn't it just a little barren? Qian Manjiang's heart moved, knowing that the other party was about to uncover the mystery.

"Do you remember what happened in that field yesterday?" Lu Zhen said, and without waiting for the other party to answer, he gave the answer: "That land is very barren, not only can't you grow rice, not even much grass, and there are no insects nesting on it, don't you think it's a little weird?" ”

Qian Manjiang only remembered this after he mentioned this: "What's going on?" ”

"Didn't I say it yesterday, with the shrewdness of the Xie and Zhao families, how could they make a loss-making deal and spend money to buy such five acres of land. It is precisely because these five acres of land are not ordinary land, but there is another mystery. Lu Zhen said, and then lowered his voice: "If I am not mistaken, there must be mineral deposits underground." It's not silver, it's copper! ”

"Ahh Qian Manjiang looked surprised, and almost stood up: "They went to the ground?" ”

"Exactly. I just deliberately asked them about their intention to buy land, and they all said that they wanted to build a Taoist temple or a temple, which further confirmed my judgment. Once they really get the land, they will definitely build a temple, and then they can use this as a cover to secretly dig out the things underneath. Lu Zhen reasoned.

Qian Manjiang finally came back to his senses from the shock at this time: "Since this is the case, they refuse to give up the land." ”

"I don't know how the two of them found out, but apparently they don't want anyone else to meddle in it. And now that I know about it, do you think they can do what I say? Especially when the reins are still in my hands. Lu Zhen said confidently: "And the forces here in Hangzhou are complicated, and the truth that cooperation is beneficial to both sides, and division is two defeats, and the people of the two families should still know it." So I expected that soon, they would send the promised result with the money! ”