Lu Ming

Chapter 560 Receiving ([-])

When Master Niu Xijian rushed over suddenly, the most nervous ones were naturally the hall guards.

Although Li Dazui, who was walking in the front, had trained personal guards, and Mr. Niu's target was not Mr. Li, but his target Zonghuidong was not far behind Mr. Li... If Mr. Niu was an assassin, It's hard for Mr. Li not to be approached today.

If Mr. Li is approached by an assassin, no matter what the outcome is, the guards will be negligent, and this will be a disaster.

So the first time Master Niu hugged Zongben's thigh, he was held down by the guards who were chasing him.At the same time, Li Dazui's bodyguard also pulled out his black Glock pistol in an instant, and put on a posture of vigilance on all sides.

However, the misunderstanding on the field was quickly resolved, after all, Master Niu had been controlled by the furious guards.Li Dazui, who was a little surprised at first, has already waved his hand to signal the guards to let Master Niu go.

The unwilling guard had no choice but to let the guy go.

After dusting off the copper-colored robe embroidered with big ingots, Mr. Niu quickly bowed his head and saluted after getting up: "Xiaomin pays homage to your lord, and asks Qingtian to be the master."

Of course Master Niu recognized Li Dazui.As the chief interpreter that day, he sat in the Portuguese phalanx of the city council on the day he entered the city. How could he not know this man.I didn't want to make trouble today, so I met Mr. Niu, who was worried that he had nowhere to reason, so he definitely couldn't miss this good opportunity.

Hearing this, Li Qingtian stared at Master Niu, then he stroked the stubble on his chin, and said with a smile: "I'm going to end the lawsuit when I get off work. Anyway, since it's blocking the way, let's talk about it, what's going on?" ?”

If the boss speaks, the scene will naturally enter the process of solving the case.Among the clerks watching on the sidelines, the person involved immediately stood up.

The client had old arms and legs, with a vicissitudes of life on his face, wearing a pair of thick-bottomed tortoiseshell glasses, and holding a wooden box containing the title deed in his arms.Judging from his timid demeanor, the eye-eyed man is probably from the lowest level of literati who wrote letters on the street and wrote family letters.

Fortunately, the case was settled without looking at his origin.Although the clerk's eyes were a bit wretched, he was articulate, and he explained the dispute just now in a few words with a "Cantonese accent".

What happened was like this: after Master Wang entered the city, the "government" posted a notice stating that all properties that did not get new leases within the time limit would be confiscated, so Mr. Niu brought all his old leases to the city hall today. Formalities.

It went smoothly at the beginning, and the glasses man brought the old deeds to Mr. Niu one by one to check and register.But when it came to the next few pictures, something went wrong.

The last few deeds in Mr. Niu's box may be the property he bought from the treasurer of Zongbenzong before the war.These industries include not only the former storefront courtyard of Zong's Commercial Firm, but also real estate such as warehouses near the port.

There is a joint here.

Throughout the dynasties, the government has actually collected deed taxes for private industrial transactions, just like later generations.For all real estate transactions formally registered in the government office, the government will issue a "red deed" to the owner.

Correspondingly, in order to save deed tax, many private transactions among the people are not registered with the government. This kind of contract is called "white deed".

Although the white contract is also universal, once it encounters various lawsuits over property disputes, it will definitely not have the legal effect as the red contract.After all, if you don't pay taxes to the government, there is no need for the government to make great efforts to protect your property.

And these deeds that Mr. Niu took out are exactly the deeds of Bai.

We must know that when the buyer and seller signed the contract that day, the Ming-Portuguese war was actually imminent.Immediately after this, the Portuguese National People's Congress retreated and the martial law troops in the city prepared for war.

After Master Niu counted and took over the properties of the shopkeeper, martial law had already begun in Macau, and the Portuguese clerks in the city hall retreated by boat. Even if he wanted to transfer the property, he couldn't find anyone, let alone as the chief translator There are still many "official affairs" in the body, so how can I take care of these little things.

So this matter was delayed until today, when Mr. Niu came to exchange the lease, he was rejected by the spectacle man according to the regulations-the new regulations set by the traveler, all properties that did not have a red lease in the city hall before, will be rejected. confiscated...

It is said that due to the thorough implementation of the feudal system, it is different from the Ming Dynasty where bureaucrats were in power.All over Europe, from princes to gentry and knights, these large and small lords are extremely concerned about collecting taxes.After all, nobles are essentially kings in their fiefdoms, and can openly form armies, while taxation is the most important right of a lord.

This system also worked in East Asia in the seventeenth century.The city of Macau, which was built by the Portuguese and managed its internal affairs autonomously, was of course implemented by Western management principles.

In Macau, there is no such thing as Bai Qi. Citizens must register all their properties with the city hall and pay taxes at the time of transaction. This is also one of the important rights of the city hall.

And because the real estate documents left by the Portuguese in the city hall are quite complete, coupled with the peaceful "liberation" of Macao, the documents were handed over smoothly without suffering losses from the war, so after entering the city, Li Dazui followed the real estate management methods of later generations to order All white deeds that do not pay taxes will be invalidated - the people who travel through the world have long been displeased with Ming people's tax evasion, and the cabinet has issued a special document on this matter before.

Then the spectacle man declared the deeds of Mr. Niu invalid based on the spirit of the document above, which was the correct response of a civil servant.

However, Master Niu is also very innocent.As a wealthy businessman, it's not that he can't afford the deed tax... Isn't this a special situation that was delayed by the war?Now that he came here to go through the formalities, he can definitely make up for the previous deed tax. It won't be possible to confiscate his property according to the white deed, right?This is too cruel!

So the two sides began to argue over these deeds.

The next moment, Master Niu, who realized that his arm could not twist his thigh, happened to see the original owner of these land deeds appear.So he had an idea, rushed over and hugged Shopkeeper Zong's thigh: Seeing Shopkeeper Zong hook up with the Cao family, he was about to tremble, a few land deeds, as long as Shopkeeper Zong speaks, isn't it a trivial matter?

After hearing the whole story, Li Dazui did not express his opinion, but turned his face and asked: "Zong Dong, is this the case?"

Zong Ben was not in a hurry to answer when he heard the words, but stretched out his hand to pass the deed papers, and looked down briefly.Then he nodded: "My lord, this is the deal I made before the war. There is nothing wrong with both sides willing to make clear the price."

"Hehe." Master Niu was delighted as soon as Zongben finished speaking.He cupped his hands and said to Li Dazui: "My lord, please be clear. These deeds were actually handed over before the battle, so they were never changed into red deeds. It's no fault of the villain."

"Okay, I understand, you shut up first."

Li Dazui has already understood everything.It's just that he didn't draw any conclusions. After waving his hand to stop Mr. Niu from talking, he asked with great interest: "Director Zong, I didn't expect that this property was bought from you? Or did you sell it before the war?" , what's the story here?"

"Alas." Zong Ben had a sad look on his face at this moment.He patted the yellow deed papers on his hands lightly, and said with a wry smile: "My lord, this is one of them. I had no choice but to sell this business that has been in business for many years to Niu in order to raise money for Mr. Tang's shareholding in Nanyang Company." My lord...this is my entire wealth."

"Secondly, didn't you get the news beforehand that the commander-in-chief was going to teach the red-haired man a lesson... Hehe, my lord must understand what I said."

"Haha, haha." Hearing this, Li Dazui laughed and patted Zongben on the shoulder vigorously: "I understand, I understand, hedging funds flee, I understand this too well."

"But having said that." Li Dazui smiled all over his face: "You can bet all your wealth on Tang Xiaoqiao's elusive Nanyang plan, Lao Zong, you are very courageous, and you are also very supportive of our cause. it is good!"

"Don't worry, those who follow us will definitely be rewarded!"

After Li Dazui said the last sentence, he turned his face and looked at Master Niu.

After staring at Master Niu who was full of smiles and yearning, Li Dazui, who originally planned to send this guy away, showed the thoughtful expression on his face again: "Well, the Intelligence Bureau contact Is the official here? I want this person's information."

Soldiers and horses go ahead without moving food and grass.For the Macau War, the Intelligence Bureau deployed various types of intelligence personnel in the city early on.Now that the city is opened, there are liaison officers stationed in the city hall to coordinate with other government departments.

Hearing Li Dazui's words, a middle-aged man quickly squeezed in from the periphery of the crowd.

This man has an ordinary face, with a bun and a dusty robe of coarse cloth. He belongs to the kind of bright man who can't be found in the crowd.

However, the folder under his arm revealed his identity.After opening the folder and flipping through a few pages, the man took out a piece of white Yizhou paper and handed it to Li Dazui. After that, he whispered something into Li Dazui's ear.

"Okay, why do you look so familiar?" Li Dazui sneered after reading the words on the paper, "So it's an interpreter... What do you think you are a traitor?"

"Come here!" Li Dazui turned his face instantly: "Take it!"

The next moment, Master Niu, who was full of astonishment, was forced to kneel on the ground by the grinning guards who cut his arms behind his back.

"People these days have a very weak national concept... Alas, there is a long way to go!" Li Dazui shook his head and said something strange that everyone couldn't understand, and then he ordered: "Immediately fight against the traitors who were enemies during the war and took refuge in other races!" The intelligence bureau is responsible for providing information, and the office sorts it out. All the properties of the above-mentioned people in Macau are confiscated, and the files are also reported to the SAR government.”

As Li Dazui's words fell, the sound of "subordinates obeying orders" resounded in the hall.

"Drive this guy out of Macau." Li Dazui waved his hand, ignoring Master Niu who was being dragged out.I saw him stepping forward, took Master Niu's land deed box from the eye guy, and put it heavily in Director Zong's arms: "Come here, transfer all these to Director Zong. How can you make a patriotic businessman bleed and cry?" Woolen cloth?"

"Subordinates obey!"

Chapter 561 Receiving ([-])

In the afternoon, in the city of Macau, there is a small hill.Master Zong Benzong embraced the wooden box and mixed in the front of the line, with an exaggerated expression and vigorous steps.

Master Zong just caught up with the large army.

Prior to this, after Li Dazui and Li Qingtian had dealt with Master Niu blocking the way and calling for injustice, he took the large army to eat and drink at public funds.Master Zong stayed in the city hall, striking while the iron was hot, and went through the formalities of real estate transfer.

The leader set a model in public, and naturally no one dared to neglect it.Don't eat lunch at this time, a few civil servants transferred all the deeds brought by Mr. Niu to Zongben at a flying speed.

These deeds include not only the "Guangyuhang" series of industries that were released by Zong Ben, but also the "Dezhenghang" series of industries that Mr. Niu has accumulated for half his life.

Compared with Zongben's industry, "Dezhengxing" is obviously larger.This business has several shops facing the street, all of which have attached courtyards.In addition, there are peripheral warehouses, freight yards, and seven or eight mansions in the city of Macau.

It should be noted that among the seven or eight mansions, only two were bought by Mr. Niu earlier.As for the other places, the time to pass the deeds is all very recent—before the Portuguese run away, they will naturally sell the real estate, and Mr. Niu, who is a translator, has become the most suitable taker.

In fact, there is something inhumane about it.When taking over these properties temporarily before, no one could afford so much money due to time constraints, so Master Niu didn't pay too much money at that time.In fact, he made a gentleman's agreement with these wealthy Portuguese people who were running away: the house land deeds will be escrowed, and in the future when the situation eases and the Portuguese return, Master Niu will return the mansion as a favor.

However, when it was finally discovered that the imperial court was determined to "reform Macao" and knew that the Portuguese would never gain power in Macao, Mr. Niu cheated and brought the Portuguese house deed to Singapore. The government has passed.

I don't want Master Niu to be slandered by Li Dazui today. In the end, all these real estate contracts were transferred by the civil servants to the name of the Zongbenzong Chairman.

The time for a banquet is two hours.

Two hours later, after Li Dazui finished his meal, the director of the Zonghui walked out of the gate of the city hall with the box in his arms.Even with the profound cultivation of my master in society, at this moment, he is still digesting the sense of absurdity brought about by the "instantaneous" huge expansion of assets.

The mansions with a total of more than ten rooms, various shops and warehouses outside, as well as the attached floating property (movable property), and even the various materials and commodities hoarded by Mr. Niu are all his clan's people now.

Standing in front of the city council, Mr. Zong looked up at the blue sky and white clouds, with a dull expression, and muttered to himself: "I heard that the change of the dynasty and the staking of the land, today I have a taste... I can't complain that I have to do the founding of the country." Wait... so delicious... so delicious..."

Master Zong, who had a deep understanding of the term "change of dynasty", then hurried to the front line.Just kidding, in such a small city of Macau, his licking dog has gained great benefits. If Mr. Cao goes to Beijing someday, wouldn't he really want to staking the land?

So go to the "front line" and seize more opportunities in the future.

When it comes to the front line, some people may not be able to see the direction of the wind before, but now, when everyone finds out that it is not the government that has the final say in Macau, but the arrogant city lord sent by the General Military Mansion, this place is really " "The front line": It can be seen that Macau City has become a blank sheet of paper, and there are many new forces who intend to enter the market to fill the gap. The front line is now beside the city owner Li.

In the end, Master Zong and Master Li met up in Xiaoshanbao.

Xiaoshanbao is located in the south of Macau, with rich vegetation, facing the sea, and spring flowers blooming.There is a dilapidated small temple with no one on it, which enshrines the statue of Mazu.In later generations, such hills in the city have long been razed to the ground, and high-rise buildings have been built.Only the islands in the [-]th century can maintain the original style of singing birds and flowers.

With his hands behind his back, Li Dazui went up step by step along the stone steps paved with bluestone slabs like a great leader.Followed behind him were the lords of various families, guards and entourages, etc., with a team of hundreds of people.

Climbing to the top of the hill, Li Dazui took the towel to wipe off his sweat, facing the cool sea breeze, unbuttoned his shirt: "Come, come, drink tea."

Taking a big sip of herbal tea, he breathed a sigh of relief, Li Dazui put his hands on his hips, and put on the appearance of a great man pointing out the country: "Everyone, now that the Portuguese have been driven away, Macau Island has returned to the royal land. The next development, It’s all about working together!”

"Don't dare."

"I would like to attach the adult's tail."

"Needless to say, villains will follow the example of adults!"

Accompanying Li Dazui's question was a series of echoing voices.Except for the pronunciation of "Portugal", everyone is still a little uncomfortable, for the rest, no matter what medicine Mr. Li sells in the gourd next, everyone just follow up.Or else you need to set an example first in everything you do.With Director Zong who turned into a real estate tycoon after a meal in front of him, everyone now knows how to hug his thigh.

"Hehe, that's a good feeling."

After hearing a flood of heartfelt words, Li Dazui nodded again and again, but the smile on his face was a bit unclear: "Masters are all decent people, so they must mean what they say."

Immediately afterwards, Li Dazui reported a bad news to the gentlemen: "Actually, according to the commander-in-chief and this official...mainly this official's plan for the future of Macau Island, first of all, this place will no longer be used as a distribution center for goods. As well as a port for Chinese and foreign businessmen to communicate."

Looking at the group of speculators whose expressions changed suddenly, Li Dazui followed up with an explanation with a smile on his face: "As you all know, our brothers have been doing business with Western friends all the time. It is necessary to take advantage of the situation to promote the imperial court's 'reform and opening up' and allow Western friends to sail directly into the Guangzhou New Area."

After a pause, after the people in front of him wanted to understand his Mandarin and new words, Li Dazui finally added confirmation: "I can tell you here responsibly that this work has not only been carried out, but also advanced very fast. Lord Cao’s memorial was sent to the imperial court yesterday...the current emperor and ministers are all reasonable people, and the request for the opening of the Guangzhou New District will definitely be approved.”

"Of course, even if the imperial court does not allow Western ships to enter Guangzhou..."

When Li Dazui said this, a classic "you know" expression appeared on his face.Although he didn't continue to speak, all the businessmen present knew what City Lord Li meant: whether the imperial court agrees or not, this matter is settled.

……

After clarifying that Macau will be stripped of the foreign trade functions that it relied on before, Li Dazui laughed and revealed the mystery when he saw the panicked expressions of these speculators in front of him: "Come on, open up the promotional pictures. "

The attendants who had prepared for a long time immediately set up the folding wooden frame on the spot, and then pasted the advertising pictures they brought on the frame.Soon, a group of high-definition publicity pictures of pedestrian street business promotion familiar to the world appeared in front of the indigenous people.

"Hmph, that's me. If it were those people, at this moment, who would have a 'quota' to do this kind of thing?"

The complacent Li Dazui did his part to shoulder the work of a salesman he was familiar with: "Look, the future of Macau is here."

Upon hearing the news, the aborigines rushed to the publicity board, and many of them took out handmade silver-rimmed glasses from their pockets and put them on the bridge of their noses.

In front of the gentlemen, there are exquisite high-definition large pictures.

Picture [-]: Under the bright electric lights similar to the Baietan Hotel in the New District, there is a huge and resplendent hall, in which there are fan-shaped green clay countertops.

Behind each table, there is a young woman with a toothy smile and "sparse" clothes.In front of the public, these women wear long white rabbit ears and black "little clothes". Apart from being cute, they only reveal the two bulging things on their chests, together with their bare arms, which are extremely seductive. capable.

On the green fan platform in front of the woman, apart from some strange symbols and codes outlined with white lines, there are also some colorful round cakes thrown on it.

Sitting on the opposite side of the fan table were a few men with red faces, staring at something on the table, who seemed to be yelling.Judging from the "dress rules for the upper class in the new district" that the gentlemen have only recently learned, these men are probably not poor ghosts.

After the first color painting, the second color painting is also an inner hall, which seems to be a lewd troupe run by a wealthy family.On the grotesque stage, there is a row of coquettish women wearing weird top hats.These women were dressed in obscene clothes, their legs were wrapped in black fishing nets, they held each other's arms, their eyes were like silk, and they only stretched out their white thighs.

And sitting under the stage were also tables of high-class people with oily hair.During the period, you can also see young men carrying wine trays and shuttling back and forth.

The last picture is about the "painting" of Macau Island.There are towering buildings above it, the pedestrians below are like ants, and the vehicles and boats are like fruit cores, with extraordinary momentum.

"This is the future development direction of our Greater Macau!" Li Dazui asked excitedly: "Everyone, how are you doing? Can you see any ways?"

Li Dazui's question did not get a warm response from the natives.After looking at each other for a few moments, one of the straight-faced masters hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth and asking cautiously, "Yaozi? Gambling stall?"

Li Dazui's originally expectant face was suddenly replaced by a constipated expression: "What kind of brothel is a gambling stall, it's so vulgar, this is a casino and supporting entertainment facilities! Hmph, I don't know the goods!"

Immediately afterwards, City Lord Li's eyes shone with excitement again, and his face was filled with the longing that the dream of the year was about to come true... "Everyone, in fact, this gambling city is good for the country and the people... especially for people like Macau. This kind of place where birds don't shit..."

"To commemorate the departure of the Portuguese, the place will be flattened in the future, and the casino will be named 'Lisboa'... the next door will be called the Venetian!"

"Hey, let me say, that so-and-so, and that so-and-so, why did you leave halfway through listening?"

"Back to Mr. Li, although the villain is in business, but the family is also a good family from generation to generation. The business of this brothel is a gambling stall... please let the villain go!"

"I go……"

Later in the day, a piece of news spread happily among the time-travelers like lightning: Li Dazui's Macau development plan was hit hard.

Chapter 562 Receiving ([-])

The grand blueprint in the plan was spurned by the indigenous people, which made Li Dazui very puzzled.After all, the results of later generations have proved that if you want to develop a remote place, the casino is the best shortcut.

Macao, which is a tiny place, lacks all kinds of conditions necessary for industrial development and does not have the advantages of a port location.If you want the future not to be abandoned, then the only way is to open a casino. Just look at Las Vegas. What kind of city should be built in the desert?Las Vegas!

More importantly, if Li Dazui wasn't in charge, if other people wanted to do the casino project, they would have to go through five levels and kill six generals in the crossing group first. How could it be so easy?To be honest, morality is the only thing that needs half a year's worth of teasing. A job like a sprayer does not distinguish between ancient and modern times, eras and planes!

It's a pity, these idiots and natives don't know what to do, and they treat Mr. Li's painstaking efforts as a donkey's liver and lungs, which made City Lord Li very angry.