The strongest Marquis in history

Both of them had heard Chen Xiping talk about Wang Qi's general situation before.Businessmen pay the most attention to information.Both Cao Zhao and Zhong Chao knew Wang Qi.

So both came.

Wang Qi waved his hand and said, "You two, please sit down!"

Chen Xiping, Cao Zhao and Zhong Chao all took their seats, and looked at Wang Qi in unison again, waiting for Wang Qi to speak.

Wang Qi smiled slightly and said: "The current situation is like this. I am ordered by the emperor to go out of the town of Nanyang and serve as the county magistrate of Nanyang County. It's just that Nanyang County is in a mess. After being ravaged by bandits, there is no the peace of old."

"Even, there is a lack of food in the territory."

"I don't have any food in my hands, and it's hard for a smart woman to cook without rice. So now I come to Xiapi County for alms. I implore the two of you to support me."

Wang Qi didn't go around in circles, and got straight to the point, talking about food.

When Cao Zhao heard this, he didn't even think about it, and said loudly: "Young Lord, if you don't say anything else, I will beat the barbarians of the foreign country so hard that they can't lift their heads. My Cao family will send [-] shi of grain to help you sit in Nanyang."

Zhong Chao echoed and said: "Everyone knows the ability of the young master. My Zhong family, like the Cao family, also provides [-] shi of grain to help you sit in Nanyang. What's more, the young master is fighting against bandits in Nanyang. We should also help."

Both spoke directly.

After all, Wang Qi is the young master of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, Wang Qi is capable, powerful, and has enough influence.

Help Wang Qi, they will not suffer.

Chapter 266 Bundle of Benefits

When Wang Qi heard Cao Zhao and Zhong Chao's words, there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, but he was not satisfied.

Cao Zhao gave thirty thousand shi of grain.

Zhong Chao also gave [-] shi of grain.

In the final analysis, the provision of these grains was just for his face, and it was a gift.

Wang Qi was grateful for the gift from the two of them. After all, 3000 shi of grain was not a small amount.Such a batch of food, if a team of [-] people, can eat for several months.

It's a pity that in Nanyang County under Wang Qi's rule, countless people will gather.So at the moment, the food that Wang Qi wants to raise is not just a little bit, but an extremely huge amount.

This is not something that can be solved by saving face.

There must be an exchange of interests.

Only in this way can both parties be willing and not unwilling.

Wang Qi opened his mouth and said: "Shopkeeper Cao, Treasurer Zhong, I am very grateful for your benevolence. But this time, I need a lot of food, which cannot be solved by tens of thousands of shi. So, let's talk about food. .”

Cao Zhao frowned slightly, and there was a touch of doubt on his slightly enlarged face.

I don't understand what Wang Qi means.

Cao Zhao said, "Master Chen, shopkeeper Chen and shopkeeper Zhong and I have been old friends for many years, and we can talk about everything. According to shopkeeper Chen, the relationship between Chen Ji Trading Company and Mr. Wang is irresistible. , giving nearly 20 shi of grain support."

"Not to mention anything else, just the 20 shi of grain given by shopkeeper Chen will at least ensure that within this year, the young master's army will not be short of grain and will not be affected by grain."

Cao Zhao said: "Obviously the young master is not short of food, why do you say that there is not enough food? Can't solve the problem?"

There was also doubt on Zhong Chao's face.

You know, 20 shi of grain, based on the weight and measure standard of Da Zhou, one shi of grain weighs about 20 catties. 600 shi of grain, converted to nearly [-] million jin of grain.

Wang Qi's army has 1 people at full strength and consumes 60 to [-] catties of grain in a month, which can last for at least ten months.In addition to the food they donated, it is not a small number.

In fact, Chen Xiping was also somewhat puzzled.

However, Chen Xiping knew about Wang Qi's situation, especially in Zhao Shaolai's letter, which said he would fully support him, so Chen Xiping had nothing to say here, just fully support Wang Qi.

Wang Qi looked at the three people who were puzzled, and explained unhurriedly: "The reason why I say that it is not tens of thousands of shi of grain that can solve the problem. It is because the grain I get is not only for the army, but also for the people. "

"The food I get is not for sale."

"It is only used to help the people."

"In Nanyang County right now, the population of the people is actually only tens of thousands, which is not that many. However, Nanyang has begun to recruit people to return to Nanyang, and also calls on the people to live in Nanyang."

"Compared to the turmoil in Qingzhou, the bandits in Nanyang County have been wiped out, and they have stabilized. It is foreseeable that many people in Qingzhou will enter Nanyang County."

Wang Qi continued: "Once there are more people, the food consumed every day will be innumerable. However, Nanyang County this year has been occupied by bandits and has no food at all. We must ensure the livelihood of the people, let the people survive this year, and even support By next year, it will be very difficult, and not a little bit of food can solve the problem."

Zhong Chao nodded at this time, he roughly understood what Wang Qi meant.

Cao Zhao frowned and said, "Young Master, this is difficult."

Wang Qi Shuanglang smiled and said: "Even if there are difficulties, we must do it. After all, it is a matter of human life. In fact, I can even foresee that at the end of this year, after another two or three months, people gathered in Nanyang The population will increase."

"So, I need more food."

"I know that it is absolutely impossible for shopkeepers Cao and Zhong to pay for nothing."

"After all, no one's money comes from the wind."

"Whoever's food is not picked for nothing."

Wang Qi said: "You tell me, is that what you mean?"

Zhong Chao and Cao Zhao nodded slightly.

They all agreed with Wang Qi's words, and because of these words, they had a good impression of Wang Qi.

Wang Qi continued: "My plan is very simple. I will give places to the Zhong family and the Cao family. If there are young heroes or capable people in the two major families, I will allow them to serve as officials in Nanyang County. "

"Now, I am the magistrate of Nanyang County. When I take the next step and become the prefect of a county, I also promise to take them with me so that they can do things with me."

"This is my promise to you."

"Then, shopkeeper Cao and shopkeeper Zhong gave me support."

"Of course, I can also promise that if you do business in Nanyang County, I can give you preferential treatment. When you go to Nanyang County to do business, you will be exempted from taxes, and the government will give you profits."

There was hope in Wang Qi's eyes, and he asked, "You two, what do you think?"

When Cao Zhao and Zhong Chao heard the words, they looked at each other with expressions of emotion on their faces.

If Wang Qi was just a county magistrate, the two of them would never agree with what they said could be given to the officials of their family. However, Wang Qi is not just a county magistrate.

Wang Qi is the son of Wang Zongxi, Marquis of Zhenbei, and the only heir to the royal family of Youzhou.

In addition, Zhao Shao, the minister of the household department, is Wang Qi's future father-in-law.In addition, Wang Qi is also one of the most famous masters in the world, and an official who is valued by the emperor.

Even, Wang Qi has many backgrounds.

All the backgrounds superimposed together are Wang Qi's background.

Therefore, Wang Qi like this cannot be taken lightly.If Wang Qi was simply regarded as a county magistrate, it would be too disrespectful.Because Wang Qi has many backgrounds, it is certain that Wang Qi has a bright future.

It's worth the investment.

Cao Zhao thought about it carefully, and said, "Young Master, there are two young people in my Cao family. One is my eldest son, Cao Wenzhong, who is just 20 years old. The other is my nephew, named Cao Wenxin, who is 24 years old. I will send them to the young master. My Cao family shop supports the young master with 15 shi of grain."

Zhong Chao continued: "Young Master, there are two people in my Zhong family. One is my eldest son Zhong You, who is 27 years old. He has been handling the business with me and is good at accounting; the other is my second son Zhong Wei. 22 years old, studying in the store, he is quite clever. Like shopkeeper Cao, I support the little prince with 15 shi of grain."

Both paid a high price.

15 shi of grain is not a small amount, it is almost their wealth.It is because Xuzhou is rich and prosperous, and the two families have been running the grain business for generations, that there is so much grain stockpiled.

Originally, they wanted to make friends with Wang Qi and give them food.

Now they are both happy to send their sons to work under Wang Qi's command.

Businessmen, after all, are humble.

If they can become officials and get promoted together with Wang Qi, both of them would be happy to see it happen.No matter how high the price is, both of them are willing.The most fearful thing is that if you want to pay the price in exchange for the future of your children, there is no chance.

After Wang Qi heard it, a smile appeared on his face.

30 million shi of grain.

This is a huge amount of grain, plus the 20 shi of grain given by Chen Xiping, a total of 50 shi of grain has been collected.Such a large-scale food is enough to support the actions of a large-scale army.

With this batch of grain in Wang Qi's hands, his Nanyang has the confidence and foundation to develop.

At this point, there is no need to worry about food shortages.

Chapter 267 Delivery in Batches

Wang Qi said in a deep voice: "Shopkeeper Cao, Treasurer Zhong, I still want to reiterate one point. If Cao Wenzhong, Cao Wenxin, Zhong You, and Zhong Wei are dudes, I can't reuse them."

"If they are capable, I will not hesitate to promote them. Even if they are of ordinary ability, as long as they are steadfast and hardworking, I will train them."

"This is my point of view."

Wang Qi said: "You can't be a dude, but you still ask for them to follow me, right?"

Zhong Chao said: "Young Master, if Zhong You and Zhong Wei are not capable, then no wonder you are Young Master. Opportunities have been prepared for them, and everything is up to them."

Cao Zhao echoed, "That's what I mean too."

Wang Qi nodded, turned his gaze to Chen Xiping, and said, "Shopkeeper Chen, if your heir is capable and wants to become an official, he can come. Although he can only do some chores right now, but in the future , there is still a future.”

Chen Xiping widened his eyes and said, "Really? Uncle, my son can do it too?"

Although Chen Xiping is said to be the shopkeeper of Chen Ji Commercial Company, he even presides over the business in Xiapi.In fact, Chen Xiping is a member of the Zhao family, and his household registration is in the Zhao family. In his life, he will be like this at most.

There could not have been a better development.

Wang Qi's asking his son to do things right now is equivalent to saying that although he has no chance, his son doesn't have to stay in the Zhao family, and he can have the opportunity to establish his own family.

In the future, he can even be an official.

This is what Chen Xiping is most excited about.

Wang Qi said: "When I first arrived in Nanyang, I had to start from scratch. So right now, I need a lot of people to do things. If your son is capable, I can use it."

Chen Xiping said: "Grandpa's kindness, Chen Xiping is very grateful."

With a plop, he knelt down.

For Chen Xiping, this is no ordinary kindness, it is a monstrous kindness.

Wang Qi waved his hand and said, "Get up, there's no need to be like this. You are also an old man of the Zhao family, and you deserve it."

"Thank you, uncle."

Chen Xiping stood up, his face was radiant, and he was very excited.For him, his son has a future, and he also feels hopeful.Chen Xiping didn't expect too much, as long as his son could achieve much, as long as he could change his status and step into an official career, that would be enough.

This is already smoke from the ancestral grave.

Chen Xiping changed the subject and said, "Young master, the grain raised at the moment is already too much. I have 20 shi of grain here, shopkeeper Cao has 15 shi of grain, and shopkeeper Chen has 15 shi of grain. 50 shi of grain, Transportation is not a simple matter. Even when the news spreads, the government is very likely to be jealous."

Zhong Chao echoed, "What Shopkeeper Chen said is true."

Cao Zhaodao: "Local officials are extremely greedy. If they discover a large amount of grain transportation, they will definitely extort money. At that time, it is easy to cause trouble."

Wang Qi thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Actually, this matter is easy to solve."

Cao Zhao asked, "How to solve it?"

Chen Xiping and Zhong Chao also looked at Wang Qi together, with curiosity in their eyes.

Wang Qi said: "When you deliver grain, you don't announce it to the outside world. You just say that you are doing business in Nanyang, and you are transporting grain to Nanyang for sale. In this way, it can be justified."

"In addition, the delivery of food does not need to be delivered all at once."

"All the food can be delivered in batches. I need food now, but if the 50 shi of grain is delivered in ten batches, and there are only [-] shi of grain at a time, it will be easy to deliver."

Wang Qi said: "Even if the number of deliveries is a little more, the delivery will be better."

Cao Zhao’s eyes lit up, and he praised: “Young Master’s words are true. This is indeed the best way. We transport the grain in batches, and under the banner of selling grain, things will be easy. Every time the grain is transported Not much, our guards can also escort food."

Zhong Chao said: "Young master is wise!"

Wang Qidao: "The transportation of grain in the general direction is like this. For more details, shopkeeper Cao and shopkeeper Zhong, you can discuss it with shopkeeper Chen and discuss it."

"Your sons, let them get ready and return with me when I return. Of course, you can also wait for the follow-up, and when you escort the food, you can go north together."

"This matter depends on your arrangements."

"Now, I will stay in Xiapi for a few days to understand the situation in Xiapi."

Wang Qi said: "Besides, I have to visit Xuzhou Mu Chen Yan next time. He has some relationship with the East Palace. Now I come to Nanyang under the order of the crown prince, so I should pay a visit."