The first lord of the poor family

Chapter 81 Court Crisis
Several businessmen suddenly panicked.

Although Zhang Xuelong wants a higher price.

However, the quality of these refined irons is also high, and you can still make huge profits by selling them.

And there will definitely be no shortage of sales for good products.

As long as you put it out for sale, there will definitely be people rushing to buy it.

They can't throw away such a good business.

He quickly stopped Zhang Xuelong.

"My Lord County Magistrate, please stay. The price is negotiable! We didn't say we wouldn't buy it!"

Zhang Xuelong's face was very cold.

He glanced at several businessmen.

"You businessmen are so greedy. I called you here to make money with you."

"You actually want to deceive me into lowering the price!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. It's our fault! We'll never dare to do it again!"

The leading businessman said quickly.

Zhang Xuelong nodded slightly after hearing this.

He also accepted it as soon as possible and quickly let these merchants get the money.

"Since you have agreed on the price, go back and get the money as soon as possible! We will pay the price and deliver the goods, there is no delay!"

"Please wait a moment, County Magistrate, we will send someone over to collect the money immediately!"

The leading businessman finished giving instructions to his men.

He leaned forward again with a flattering look on his face.

"My Lord County Magistrate, I wonder if there will be such high-quality refined iron for sale in the future?"

"The price negotiated today is already quite high! Can you sell us all the iron in the future?"

"I can't make the decision on this matter! I can't guarantee whether there will be more in the future, or how much more!"

"No, as long as it's in our own county! Isn't it just a matter of a word from the county magistrate?"

Zhang Xuelong glanced at him: "This is the imperial court's iron mine, and it can only be sold when the superiors offer it for sale.

I am just an errand boy. "

"I see! No matter what, as long as the business is done, you will benefit from it. If there is such fine iron in the future, you must not forget us!"

Zhang Xuelong's expression softened a lot.

Now that the sale price has been agreed upon, these businessmen know the rules.

Be willing to use part of it to honor yourself.

Of course he wouldn't refuse.

But some things still need to be explained clearly to the businessmen.

"Don't expect me to take advantage of you and lower the price for you in the future. You must follow the rules, and you can't pay a penny less."

"Of course, don't worry, County Magistrate! We will never make it difficult for the County Magistrate!"

Zhang Xuelong nodded slightly!

"That's pretty much it! I can guarantee that I will sell it to you if I have any fine iron in the future."

Several businessmen were extremely surprised when they heard this: "Thank you, sir!"

Soon, Zhang Xuelong sent his government officials to deliver the money to the village.

Lin Hai had someone check it carefully and weigh it on the spot.

A penny is a lot of money.

Looking at the large cart of silver, many people's eyes widened.

"I didn't expect mining to be so profitable! If we had known earlier, we shouldn't have told the prince. We could just keep the money we make."

Wang Dayong slapped him on the back of the head.

"What nonsense are you talking about! How can such a big news about mining and ironmaking not be known to the government?"

"What's more, we need the county magistrate to help us sell the iron we smelt."

"If we sell it ourselves, the government will know about it in a few days."

The beaten Orion looked aggrieved.

"I'm just saying it casually, I don't mean it!"

Wang Dayong said with a serious face: "Can you say such things casually? If it reaches the ears of the government, be careful that you will be arrested today."

"You're right. There are some things that you can't say openly even if you think about them. Nowadays, there are so many people in our village, and if you are not careful, you will be overheard and reported to the government. No matter what, it is a very troublesome matter.

Everyone should be more careful in what they say and do in the future. "

Lin Hai told them with a serious expression.

"We understand, and we will never dare to talk nonsense again!" Liu Ergou said quickly.

"Don't worry, everyone! The government will take over such an important matter sooner or later. We don't need to keep guarding it in the future.

After I get the title, I will take you to the capital together.

Even if I can't become an official, I will definitely find you a good job. "

Lin Hai said to them.

"We will follow you wherever you go from now on!" everyone said happily.

After having money.

Lin Hai asked people to continue building roads and built high walls around the workshop.

From now on, the craftsmen’s food, drink, and diarrhea can all be settled within the wall.

No one is allowed to leave anytime soon.

This is also to prepare for future confidentiality work.

In addition, as a large amount of iron is refined, it must be transported to the capital as soon as possible and handed over to the court for disposal.

All roads still need to be repaired.

Lin Hai took out some of the iron and sold it every few days.

At the same time, a large number of young and strong laborers were gathered in nearby villages.

Even women who could work were not spared, allowing them to do easier work.

In this year, many villagers can only eat wild vegetables to satisfy their hunger.

I can't even eat enough wild vegetables.

Working here not only allows you to eat well, but also makes money.

It’s simply much more cost-effective than farming.

However, although Lin Hai requires a lot of labor, when the farming season is really busy, he will still give them a holiday and let them take turns to rest.

There must be no delay in farming.

As the ironworks became more efficient, work began on building a second blast furnace and heavy hammer.

After more than half a month, Lin Tiangui finally arrived in the capital.

Now the emperor is only five years old. Although he has ascended the throne, the empress dowager controls the government.

It is precisely because the Empress Dowager is too young and the Emperor is so young.

This led to the separation and collapse of the government.

Many powerful ministers wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to control the government.

Let the Queen Mother and the Emperor become puppets.

It is not easy for the Empress Dowager to be able to barely listen to politics behind the curtain.

Many powers are no longer fully controllable.

Fortunately, there are some loyal ministers who are loyal to the court and the emperor.

These people are not afraid of power and serve the emperor wholeheartedly.

This made the powerful ministers fearful and did not dare to bully the queen at will.

However, these powerful ministers not only did not help deal with the affairs of the court, but they all wanted to make money to expand their own strength.

This also led to the emptiness of the national treasury, and the people of the entire Great Xia were living in dire straits.

It was precisely because of this situation that Lin Tiangui was jointly squeezed out by these powerful officials.

For the sake of the stability of Daxia, he had to give up his military power and find a remote place to live in seclusion.

It was meeting Lin Hai that gave Lin Tiangui hope.

As long as he can collect military pay, he can regain military power.

Defeat the eager enemy country in a very short time.

This would completely cut off the most important source of support for the powerful ministers.

Without the constraints of enemy countries and foreign races on the border, we can free our hands to slowly deal with these powerful officials.

Let power return to the hands of the empress dowager and the young emperor.

(End of this chapter)