Pastures with sufficient water rights will have lush natural pastures, and the lower the operating cost of pastures, the higher the income.

This is a prerequisite for the farm to be passed on for generations.

Otherwise, most of the pastures are wasteland, and unless there are minerals or oil in the ground, it is really worthless.

Simon thought for a moment before whispering, "Tucker Ranch is about 2,000 acres, but they have few water rights, and only one river runs through Tucker Ranch.

The river was west of their ranch and would only provide about one-fifth of the land on Tucker's ranch.

Then it flows into our pasture, and then through a quarter of the land to the east of our wood, and into the south of the town.

A few years ago, when the old rancher was still alive, someone offered $1.2 million. Now, it's about 1.5 million. ”

Chu Qianqian nodded, if he could really buy Tucker Ranch for 1.5 million to 2 million US dollars, he would not hesitate to agree.

After gold soared to $41.5 per ounce some time ago, although the price of gold was suppressed in a short period of time, this surge also means that international inflation is unavoidable.

The reason is very simple, the price of gold has been forcibly suppressed, and the total amount of gold reserves in the United States has been lower than the foreign debt owed by the United States.

Capital's confidence in the US dollar will naturally decrease little by little, and currency depreciation means that basic means of production such as land, real estate, and steel will appreciate little by little.

If the people of the United States continue to over-issue banknotes, this inflationary momentum will not be able to be suppressed.

In two or three years, the value of pastures in California will increase little by little as beef and mutton begin to rise.

And as he buys a large amount of wheat through the Chicago mafia, which has been harvested for two consecutive years, the amount of wheat on the market decreases a little bit, and the market itself will push up the price of wheat.

Not to mention, the sharp drop in wheat prices caused by two consecutive bumper harvests will cause many farmers to reduce their wheat planting this year and next.

The price of beef and mutton has risen, which has become inevitable.

This is just common sense for people with a little financial insight in a few decades.

But for the vast majority of ranchers in those days, it was knowledge that was simply out of reach.

Therefore, Chu Xiangqian is now 100% willing to be sure, spending 1.5 million to 2 million US dollars to buy Tucker Ranch, which is definitely profitable.

And buying at a premium can easily break all the calculations of the mastermind behind the scenes.

How could someone who was willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy Tucker's ranch steal Tucker's cattle?

Another reward of 50,000 or 100,000 US dollars, up and down the town of Solvan, will definitely enthusiastically find the mastermind behind the scenes.

Perhaps, the accomplices or subordinates behind the scenes will betray their boss.

As long as it is confirmed, Chu Xiangqian doesn't mind, and spends tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars to reward the other party's life.

Just thinking about it, Simon suddenly opened his mouth and shouted Chu Qianqian.

Chu Qianqian followed Simon's eyes and looked into the distance, and saw a large amount of dust coming out of the dirt road in the countryside.

Two police cars were already speeding at 8 or 90 kilometers away, and they were rushing towards this side.

Not long after, the sound of sharp brakes came, and Sheriff Will and Deputy Sheriff Heel were seen getting out of the car with four policemen.

Then he pressed his hand on the hilt of the gun, and his eyes were fixed on the people of Tucker's Ranch, consciously or unconsciously.

Chu Qianqian smiled at the corner of his mouth, and it seemed that he was looking for Norton's little guy to help Will and Gogan's children go to private school in London.

In addition, the two of them were hired as advisors to the two funds, which has made the two of them subconsciously biased towards their own side.

Chu Xiangqian rode his horse through the cowboys who were faintly surrounding him, stepped over the destroyed fence, and walked in front of the people at Tucker's ranch.

Simon naturally followed with someone, while Will and Gogan, with four policemen, stood two meters away from Chu Qian, staring at the people in Tucker's Ranch.

It instantly made the cowboys at Tucker Ranch nervous.

Compared with the number of people, it is not comparable to the person opposite.

Now there are 6 policemen, who are clearly standing in Alisa Ranch, and if they really start fighting, not only will the probability of losing be extremely high.

Attacking a small-town police officer is also a felony, and even being beaten to death is a vain death.

Chu Qianqian nodded at Will and Gogan, then took the initiative to dismount and said to Maria Tucker, "Let's talk? ”

Maria Tucker hesitated for a few seconds, but finally saw the form clearly, dismounted and walked in front of Chu Xiangqian, "What do you want to talk about?" ”

Chu Xiangqian was not verbose, "I want to buy Tucker Ranch, how much do you think is appropriate?" ”

At this time, not only the people at Tucker Ranch became angry, but Will and the other 6 policemen also had surprised expressions.

However, Simon and the other cowboys were only surprised for a few seconds, and subconsciously reached for the handle of the gun.

Maria Tucker held back her anger and sneered, "Even if I offered $2.4 million, would you buy it?" ”

Chu Xiangqian knew that this woman was definitely angry, and this price must be based on the fact that a few years ago, the former rancher of Alisa Ranch doubled the price of $1.2 million.

Chu Xiangqian only said with a smile because of 3 seconds, "Deal." ”

Then he reached into his pocket, took out the checkbook from the carry-on storage compartment, and said to Will, "Do you have a pen?" ”

Will was stunned for a moment, and saw Chu Xiangqian really take out the checkbook, so he nodded hurriedly.

He took out a pen from the outer pocket of his jacket and watched Chu Xiangqian sign a check for $2.4 million.

Then tear it off and hand it to Maria Tucker.

The verbal agreement is also legally valid, and the price of 2.4 million, not to mention Ma Liting Tucker herself.

Even the cops like Will and the seven or eight cowboys at Tucker Ranch realized that this was definitely a super premium buy.

And Chu Xiangqian's practice of returning dozens of cattle to Tucker's ranch soon made Maria-Tucker mistakenly think that if she didn't agree, she would face endless black hands in the future.

And Chu Xiangqian is even willing to take out 2.4 million, if he doesn't agree, he only needs to be willing to spend money, and he can poach all the cowboys in Tucker Ranch 100%.

And then spend a little money, and it can easily force Tucker Ranch to operate.

Even when he couldn't keep it, someone shot a black gun at him.

"How do I know if this check can be redeemed?"

Chu Xiangqian smiled at the corner of his mouth, "It's simple, there is a walkie-talkie in the police car, just ask someone from the small town bank to come and check it."

And in front of so many people, the check can't be exchanged.

Then congratulations, I have to pay you at least two or three percent, that is, hundreds of thousands of dollars as liquidated damages.

If you hire a good lawyer, you might be able to get the court to award you half of the fine, which is $1.2 million.

If I don't have the money to pay, that's even better.

The Alisa Ranch in my name will have your shares in the future. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present stared at Maria Tucker.

There are people who envy and sympathize, but no one is hostile to Chu Qianqian.

After all, in the hearts of Will and other police officers and the cowboys at Tucker Ranch, maybe the value of Tucker Ranch is only $1.2 million.

was whispering Chu Xiangqian's words and translating them to Gong Changqing and Lao Jiang, and couldn't help but give Chu Xiangqian a thumbs up in his heart.

Then Gong Changqing and the three of them secretly said that Chu Xiangqian, this kid is smart, and while he wants to gain a foothold in this foreign land and establish his authority, it is sometimes more useful to show financial resources than to kill people.

But Chu Xiangqian didn't just want to establish his authority and get rid of his bad reputation, he naturally wanted to kill people.

Maria Tucker subconsciously took the check, trying to make sure it wasn't real.

But from the moment she took the check, the deal was done.

After Chu Xiangqian smiled at it, Maria, who was a little stunned, said, "Madam, now that Tucker Ranch belongs to me, I will give you three days to leave with dignity." ”

Then he didn't care about the woman anymore, but looked at Will and said, "Sheriff, someone stole cattle from Tucker's ranch, but cut the fence on this side of my ranch and used those dozens of cattle to frame me.

Can I offer a $100,000 reward to find the mastermind behind the scenes? ”

Will and the other 6 policemen, as well as the cowboys at Tucker Ranch, were all stunned, and then subconsciously thought that Chu Xiangqian was not lying.

There is no need to lie, because now the cattle and pastures are all his.

Maria Tucker realized that she was being calculated by Chu Qianqian.

But for the sake of $2.4 million, it's hard to hate him.

Will thought for a moment and nodded, "It's okay to offer a bounty, but if it causes a fire merger because of the bounty, there will be a lot of trouble." ”

Chu shrugged forward, "That's the problem of my lawyer's team, and I'm just offering a bounty for catching the suspect, and what the others do has nothing to do with me." ”

Will nodded helplessly, these rich people want to avoid trouble, and the lawyers will definitely try their best to help their employers.

Not to mention the cowboys and policemen at Tucker Ranch, even Chu Xiangqian's own cowboys are eager to try.

Simon's weekly salary is only $60, and 52 weeks a year is only $3,120.

100,000 has to be earned by Simon after 30 years of work, and the wages of other cowboys are even lower.

Gogan was beside Will and quietly tapped Will's back.

Will immediately knew that the old man was telling himself, why not make money when he has money?

Not to mention, if there is a cattle theft, the small town police themselves have to investigate.

Thinking of this, Will nodded hurriedly, "Understood, I will inform you about the bounty."

However, I would like to suggest that, in the name of the Solwan Wildlife Conservation Fund, provide a substantial disability grant to those injured in accidents in the town in the future. ”

Chu Xiangqian smiled at the corner of his mouth, and when he heard it, he understood that if he was really willing to give this money, those who wanted to take the reward would have less scruples in their hearts.

Even in the event of a firefight, the guts will be greater.

"No problem, $5,000 to $10,000, and within this year, there will be 10 grants. As for next year and the future, it will depend on how many people in the town are injured in accidents, but there is no money to see a doctor. ”

Will couldn't help but roll his eyes, this is clearly said, don't worry to boldly go to the murderer, there are 5,000 injuries, and 10,000 dollars are disabled.

And you don't have to worry about medical expenses.

After Chu Xiangqian finished chatting with Will, the 8 cowboys on the Tucker Ranch all dismounted.

Then he took out the cowboy head, walked two meters away from Chu Qianqian, took off his cowboy hat with a somewhat nervous tone and expression, and said, "Sir, do we still have a chance to work for you?" ”

Chu Xiangqian actually suspected in his heart that the cattle stealing was related to the cowboys at Tucker Ranch.

Otherwise, how could it be dozens of cows stolen at once?

But a few simple questions made Chu Xiangqian understand.

The wolf howl I heard last night wasn't just the howling of a wild wolf.

Last night, there were really wolves coming down the mountain, but it was far enough away from their own pasture, and the ranch didn't care about it.

But the Tucker Ranch was close to the east, so it had to be guarded over the settlements, the barns, and the cattle that were grazing outside.

The more naturally grown grass is used to raise cattle and sheep on the pasture, the more unable it is to drive the cattle and sheep back to the cattle and sheep pen every day.

Otherwise, it will take more than half a day, or even longer, to drive the cattle and sheep to the pasture, cowshed, and sheepfold every day.

In addition, the pasture will divide the pasture area into small areas, which will be grazed and recuperated in turn.

lest the grass in a certain area be eaten cleanly, which will affect the growth of the grass in the second year.

If it weren't for the mid-November now, Tucker Ranch wouldn't have enough grass to sustain all 500 head of cattle.

Just a few days ago, 200 heads were driven back to the cowshed, and the remaining 300 heads were grazed outside by two teams of 6 cowboys.

In other words, Tucker Ranch, like its own ranch, is herded in groups of three.

The stolen cattle may be more than 100 heads.

Someone just took advantage of a team of cowboys to be lazy and quietly drove away more than a hundred cows.

But Chu Xiangqian still didn't fully trust the cowboys at Tucker Ranch in his heart, but it didn't cost much to stabilize these people.

Tucker Ranch also needs experienced cowboy grazing anyway.

Nodding at the cowboy who asked himself, "Your job will not change, and your salary will increase by 5%. If three months from now, with Simon's approval from me and me, everyone will be paid the same salary as the cowboys at Alissa's ranch.

The weekly salary will be increased by $2 per year, and the salary will be rewarded for 2 months at the end of the year. ”

At this moment, the 8 cowboys at Tucker Ranch immediately cheered.

Although the basic salary is not as good as Alisa Ranch, the average cowboy's weekly salary is $32, but the weekly salary increase of $2 per year, and the reward of 2 months' salary at the end of the year, have given new cowboys hope.

It's just that what people didn't expect was that after Maria Tucker put away the check, she walked up to Chu Xiangqian and said, "Sir, I want to apply for the position of ranch manager." ”

Chu Xiangqian thought at first that this woman wanted to stay in Tucker Ranch, although he was surprised, but he felt normal when he thought about it.

For Maria, who began to carry the burden of the ranch on her own more than ten years ago, suddenly let her leave with $2.4 million.

I really don't know where to go all of a sudden.

And if this woman is smart, she knows that if she leaves alone, she may be kidnapped in less than a month.

It is better to stay and continue to live and work on the ranch.

So what she wanted to apply for was not just the manager of Tucker Ranch, but also the manager of Alisa Ranch and Tucker Ranch after the merger of the ranch.

As long as the performance is important enough, Chu Xiangqian will naturally protect her, as for whether he will worry about the $2.4 million in her hand.

It's a big deal to be the boss's lover.

, a 28-year-old unmarried woman, has long since broken off her mind of getting married because of her previous two boyfriends, all of whom had bad intentions.

Chu Qianqian saw that Maria actually wanted to be the manager of the merged ranch, and couldn't help frowning at Simon, Hans, and Horner.

Hans and Horner looked normal, Simon frowned at first, and then slowly smiled.

(End of chapter)