On the second day, a big labor began inside and outside the Peach Blossom Castle, and the whole family was mobilized together. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The people were either busy collecting rice and flour and dividing the fields, or they were cleaning up their homes with the help of officers and soldiers.

Except for the necessary sentries and patrols, the clerks and soldiers were busy all over the fort, and the clerks were re-enrolled in the naturalization of the people under the leadership of the commander Zheng Zhong.

The soldiers were busy carrying rice and noodles, and some people helped the people clean up piles of garbage, although they were all tired, but they were very happy.

In just half a day, several large truckloads of garbage were removed from the fort, which was transported by carts to the woods a few miles away, where large pits had already been dug.

And that's not all, all kinds of garbage are constantly being cleared out of small alleys and houses, and at the same time, the people who have been allocated their own fields first go to get oxen and rakes and other things, and then go to the allocated fields to plow and prepare for recultivation.

They were carrying bags of seeds from Xiao Yi in their hands, and all they thought about was Xiao Yi's kindness, and what they saw in their eyes was not wasteland but hope.

In short, Peach Blossom Fort is changing day by day just like Yong'an Fort at the beginning, but as time goes by, Xiao Yi feels a little powerless.

Xiao Yi did not move a single acre of those official fields this time, because most of those fields were encroached upon by local military officers and wealthy landlords.

If you move, it is likely to cause unnecessary trouble, and Xiao Yi doesn't want to tear her face with them now.

There is a lot of wasteland that does not need to be hanged from a tree, and Xiao is also ready to reclaim 3,000 acres of wasteland near Peach Blossom Fort to alleviate the urgent need for coal burning, but after the matter of arable land is solved, other things come to the fore.

That is the problem of ploughing cattle, the original number of ploughing cattle in the fort is very small, even the ploughing cattle transported from Yong'an Fort and Changning Town together are far less than the minimum standard of three households and one ploughing cattle, and there is not much left after the distribution in the past few days.

Don't look at the castle is in full swing now, everyone is jubilant, but Xiao Yi, as a defensive officer, is still frowning all day long, and many problems need to be solved by himself.

The matter of ploughing cattle has become a coal burning emergency, and it must be solved first.

On this day, Xiao also kept turning back and forth in the lobby, where did he get the ploughing cattle?

Just thinking about it, a maidservant in front of the door gave a salute and said, "My lord, Lin Pingran asks to see you." ”

Xiao Yi's mind flashed suddenly, Lin Pingran, a big businessman in Peach Blossom Castle, how could he forget him!

Hurriedly said: "Hurry up and invite Mr. Lin in!" ”

As soon as Xiao Yi's words fell, he strode in, only to see that this person was wearing a lace square hat and a blue lace silk robe, and he was not Lin Pingran with a smile on his face.

Seeing Lin Pingran enter the lobby, he saluted Xiao Yi respectfully, and said with a smile: "I'm glad to hear that the defense lord is rising, although Pingran is entangled in all things in the state city, he also quickly dealt with trivial matters and rushed back to congratulate him, but I didn't expect it to be too late!" ”

Xiao Yi laughed and motioned for Lin Pingran to sit down, he never thought that Lin Pingran could come, and said with a smile on his face: "Mr. Lin is very happy to be here!" ”

Lin Pingran still had that smile and said: "My lord was still a small tun official half a year ago, but I didn't expect that today I actually became a defensive officer, and I was awarded the honor of Xiao Cavalry Captain by the imperial court, which is really gratifying and congratulatory to the glorious lintel." ”

Xiao Yi also said with a smile: "This is all valued by the Lord of Ethics today!" ”

The two exchanged pleasantries for a long time, and Lin Pingran first changed his words and asked: "When I first came, I saw that the adult's face was slightly unhappy, but now the castle is busy everywhere, and everyone is beaming all the way, when did it annoy the defense adult?" ”

Xiao Yi's thoughts turned quickly after hearing this, and then sighed quietly, and said: "Now that there is a shortage of ploughing cattle, I don't know where to start!" ”

Lin Pingran rolled his eyes, stroked his palms and smiled: "This is easy to do, Xiaosheng happens to know Boss Niu, he is a big dealer of cattle and sheep here, there are still many people in the state city who are doing his business, and adults may be able to see him." ”

Xiao Yi sighed, looked at Lin Pingran, and asked, "Mr. Lin can really be introduced to this official?" ”

Lin Pingran smiled: "It's a trivial matter! ”

Lin Pingran walked out of the Qianhu official hall, and his housekeeper Ah Zheng hurriedly brought a group of servants over, Ah Zheng asked, "Dongjia, how is it?" ”

Lin Pingran patted his sleeves and glanced at the busy streets, where there were officers and soldiers and people running back and forth everywhere, full of laughter and laughter.

Walking slowly, he turned around and said, "Ah Zheng, immediately go and call Boss Niu, and say that the defense master wants to negotiate a big deal with him." ”

Ah Zheng glanced at Lin Pingran and asked, "How does the owner know that it is a big deal?" ”

Lin Pingran didn't reply with a smile on the corner of his mouth, just walked slowly down the street, and Ah Zheng didn't ask again.

……

In the evening of the same day, Xiao also met with Niu Peng, a big merchant of Peach Blossom Castle, in the main hall.

According to Xiao Yi's news, this Niu Peng almost monopolized the cattle, horses, and pigs of Peach Blossom Castle, and was the owner of the largest cattle store in Peach Blossom Castle, 'Zhong Wanchang'.

And this Niu Peng has a lot of business even in the state city, and his net worth is not small.

And Lin Pingran's background is also clear, Lin Pingran runs the only stage called 'Wanhe' in Peach Blossom Castle.

It also has restaurants and teahouses in various disposals, and there are also several places in the state city, and the Lin family has always been a leader in Peach Blossom Castle.

Xiao Yi also guessed Lin Pingran's little abacus, he must be unwilling to be only in Peach Blossom Castle, and he has always shown favor to himself because he has taken a fancy to his potential and wants to use his own strength to enter the state city for development, in fact, this is also in line with Xiao Yi's mind.

Niu Peng's figure is a little fat, wearing a purple silk robe, and his big head can't even wear a square hat, so he can only show a big bald head, with a fat head and big ears with a shiny face.

At this time, Niu Peng was sitting on the seat on Xiao Yi's right side, and he hurried over as soon as he heard the news.

It's not common to do business with defensive adults, and it's not impossible to hold this thigh and settle down in the state city by yourself.

At this moment, he showed favor and said, "What kind of ploughing cattle do you want to buy?" ”

Xiao Yi said: "Ploughing cattle is naturally stronger, and it is better to plow good land to ensure that the people can have a good harvest." ”

Niu Peng's expression of amazement was extremely exaggerated after hearing this, and he exclaimed loudly: "The old man who defends the Lord is really kind-hearted, and everything is for the sake of the people." ”

Xiao Yi was caught off guard by this sycophant, Xiao Yi just smiled and said, "I don't know what the price is?" ”

Niu Peng said a little embarrassed: "This price... Since it is the defense lord who wants to buy it personally, the old cow gives the adult the lowest price, and a strong cow only costs ten taels of silver! ”

Xiao is not surprised, it is impossible to expect these profiteers to do good business with you.

frowned and said: "It's expensive, the price of cattle in Zhoucheng is generally about eight taels." ”

Niu Peng's heart was stunned, Xiao Yi actually knew the price of cattle! He hesitated and said, "That... Adults want strong oxen, and strong cattle are not the same as those thin ploughing cattle. ”

Hurriedly said: "In this way, the adults buy it sincerely, and the old cow will not go around the bend with the adults, a cow is nine taels, and it can't be less." ”

Xiao Yi didn't even look at Niu Peng, and said lightly: "Seven taels." ”

Seven taels? This is also too low, Niu Peng's face is also a little unsightly, and he said: "It seems that the adults don't really want to buy it, so the old cow will leave." ”

As soon as he turned around, he heard Xiao Yi's faint voice behind him: "Are you sure you want to do the business of the four hundred heads of the Niu family?" ”

Four hundred?!

This is a big business, Niu Peng's eyes changed sharply, and when he turned around again, the gloom on his face had turned into a flattering smile.

"Do it, do it, how can you not do the business of adults, I don't know the deadline for adults...."After saying that, he looked at Xiao Yi with hopeful eyes.

Xiao Yi still lowered his head and looked at the official document, and said, "Seven taels and one head, within three days, I will see these four hundred ploughing cattle appear in Peach Blossom Castle." ”

Speaking of this, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Niu Peng, and said with a smile: "If this transaction is done well, the mule, horse, pig and others will find your cattle owner in the future." ”

Niu Peng's heart trembled when he heard this, and he quickly sighed a few times, and his chest beat earth-shatteringly.

"Relax the defense lord, the old cow will go to the state city, and the keeper will see the best four hundred strong cattle within three days!"

Xiao Yi nodded

……

Niu Peng walked out of the Qianhu official hall, his round body and steps flew a little, the whole four hundred, not to mention how many silver taels he could earn in this one.

only said that he got Xiao Yi's guarantee, which shows that Xiao Yi's cattle, horses, pigs and sheep will only do business with him Niu Peng in the future.

Doing business with the official family is not a source of money, he is eager for Xiao Yi to buy more cattle, mules and horses, and it is promising to enter the state city.

He was in a pretty good mood, and when he hummed a little song, he returned to the mansion and cleaned up a little, and then rushed to the state city to find someone to discuss matters. (To be continued.) )