Lazy people also have spring

Chapter 73 Hidden Secrets

"That's not it." After running around for more than half a month, but with no results, even a good-tempered person like Anda became agitated rarely at this time, and then said, "The whole town, we have searched for a long time, empty shops It’s not that there are none, but they already have owners. This place is not only a hot spot for customers, but also has a large store space, separated from the middle, which can be used as two stores. It’s a pity that the store owner is said to be in debt for a year. It’s a lot of money, but the lion asked for 500 taels. The shop next door as big as him only asked for 300 taels.”

Whose money is not blown by the wind.The price difference between three hundred and five hundred is nearly double. Who wants to be taken for a ride?However, anyone who has a store in their hands knows that this is a hen that lays golden eggs, and no one is willing to cede it.Especially in a good location, it is well protected.There are a lot of people watching that shop, and if they don't make a move now, they just want to wait until the shopkeeper can't sit still and lower the price, or someone will risk their money and swallow the loss.

As for the store, An Yi, who rarely even goes out, knows very little about it.But if it's only 500 taels, he doesn't need to touch the family's money, and he can afford it with his own dowry alone.However, with such a large amount of money, An Yi really couldn't make up his own mind. After all, it wasn't a few dozen taels of small money, so he moved as soon as he said it.

So, Wang Meng, who received the sight of An Yi's request, said, "Is the shop you are talking about the cloth shop in the center of our town?" Just after listening to their description, Wang Meng felt a bit like that shop.However, if it's really that one, it's really troublesome.

The three brothers looked at each other, "Yes, it's Jiabuzhuang, Lanjibuzhuang."

"That's right." Wang Meng nodded, "Do you know why the cloth shop has not been sold yet?"

The three brothers were stunned by the question, and Anson even asked back with a blank face, "Isn't it because of the high price?" At least the three brothers thought so.

"Of course not. Although the price is not low, but because rare goods are available, and the location and space are suitable, let alone 500 taels, even if the asking price is 1000 taels, someone will bid. Although Yuliu Town is small, rich people There are still quite a few." Wang Meng calmly explained, "As far as I know, it has been almost two months since Lan Ji released the sales information. It has been such a long time, even the three elder brothers who just learned the news You want to raise money to buy it, but why are the outsiders and big households in the town silent, and the brothers didn't think about it?"

There are really no fools in the An family brothers. Even Anson is just impulsive rather than reckless.Hearing what Wang Meng said, the three couldn't help but looked at each other and smiled wryly.Sure enough, they are fans of the authorities. If it weren't for Wang Meng's suggestion, how could they jump into such an obvious trap without even thinking about it.

An Yuan took a deep breath and adjusted his mentality, "We two brothers still don't know enough, you're laughing at me. I don't know the inside story, Meng Zi, do you know?"

An Yuan's ability to adjust so quickly made Wang Meng glance at him unexpectedly and appreciatively, and explained, "This matter is also very simple to say, in one sentence, it is just that someone is watching."

As for the people who are eyeing there... The three brothers of the An family already have a plan in mind.The rich and powerful people in the entire Yuliu Town were afraid to wait for two months without making a move, which shows the depth of their background.

Sure enough, Wang Meng's subsequent explanation also confirmed their conjecture that the person who fell in love with that store was the only son of the mayor of the town, Jin Yongfu.

"No wonder." An Yi smiled lightly and shook his head. There was no surprise on his face. Seeing that his brother also lowered his head in understanding, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's really not as good as the county magistrate." Yuliu Township It's not that there is no other mayor who can't afford to provoke or even be afraid of, it's just because it's just a shop, it's not worth it.

"Then we can't compete for this shop?" Anson swept across the faces of several people unwillingly.If he considered giving up because the price was too high before, but now he is forced to give up because of other people's power, to be honest, Anson is really uncomfortable, and even has a rebellious mentality.Didn't you let me buy it?On the contrary, I feel more like buying it, and I won’t give up until I buy it!

An Yi saw An Xun's unwillingness, An Yuan's disappointment, and An Da's helplessness, but didn't say anything. Instead, he asked Wang Meng, Mayor Jin, about his background and personality.The information is not equal, and he really can't analyze anything. After all, he has been isolated from the world for five years, and he really doesn't know what the current society is like.

"This Mayor Jin is a fellow Jinshi of the last period. He is nearly forty years old. He came to Yuliu Town two years ago. It is said that he came from a poor family and has a good reputation in the town. Many people say that he He is a clean and honest official, and he has indeed done a few practical things for the people. There are rumors that when the three-year period expires, he is expected to be promoted..." Wang Meng knew An Yi's intention of asking this question, and he shared all the information he knew. Speak out and share with him.

There is a saying in the art of war: If you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles.

After all, Wang Meng was born as a military officer. Although he doesn't understand the intrigue of civil servants, when he arrives in a new place, no matter whether he needs it or not, the first thing he should do is to find out all the information around him, including the environment, staffing, and personal background. Find out one by one.Therefore, being asked by An Yi at this time did not bother him.

After hearing Wang Meng's information, An Yi thought about it now.

The same Jinshi in the previous period almost didn't have to wait for a shortage, but they were able to surpass most of the Jinshi and become officials. Obviously, either the family was particularly rich, or they had a deep and unknown background.However, because of his humble background, the role of his own financial resources or connections was ruled out.So, that is to say, this person has long been unknown to the powerful owner?

As we all know, although there were many official positions in the court of the Daqing Dynasty, there were few vacant ones.Except for the empty positions created for donating officials or appeasing, there is actually no shortage of people.Only when these vacant officials vacate positions due to promotion, relegation, appointment or Ding You, etc., will it be the turn of the vacancies to fill.

However, the people who are waiting for vacancies are not only Jinshi and fellow Jinshi who have never been appointed officials in the past, but also many senior officials who have temporarily left their posts for various reasons and then returned after finishing their work.In such a situation where there are too many monks and too few porridges, there is a shortage of positions. Every three years, there are so many fresh blood filling in, and there are so many experienced seniors staring at them. One can imagine the fierce competition.

It can be said that, apart from the top three in the first class in the past, that is, the prestigious No. [-], No. [-], and Tan Hua, who have the opportunity to be assigned positions by saints, or directly enter the Imperial Academy, they are the top few in the second class. If you have no connections, you can only wait for vacancies, or participate in the assessment of Shujishi.

However, this Mayor Jin, although he is only a low-ranking sesame official of the ninth rank, was able to surpass so many waiting people to become the first official. The one he is relying on is at least a high-ranking official who can speak in the court Woolen cloth.

With a background, being an official with a reputation of being clean and honest, and having the ability to do practical things for the people, it can be seen that this Mayor Jin is not short-sighted, but rather capable and scheming.

Money power, money power, being an official is not for money, then it can only be for power.Being able to break into the current situation with the background of Jinshi, anyway, An Yi does not believe that this person is a person who is wholeheartedly for the people and does nothing, otherwise there will be no further news that he is about to come.

There is still a widely circulated saying in official circles, which is called "non-scholars do not enter the Imperial Academy, and non-Hanlin do not enter the cabinet".This person was able to become an official so quickly instead of taking part in the assessment of the Shujishi first. Obviously, he is very self-aware and will not be dazzled by the beauty of the mirror.

In a word: This man is not easily an enemy.Otherwise, there is no need to bully others, relying on his current prestige in the hearts of the people, the situation for them to settle here will become very embarrassing.

"Where is that Jin Yongfu? What's the situation?" An Yi rubbed his chin thoughtfully.Logically speaking, if the mayor of Jin really had a lot of plans, the only son would not be a simple and unscheming dude.

Sure enough, Wang Meng said, "Jin Yongfu is the only son of Mayor Jin, the first wife of his first wife, and the only woman born to him. He has been spoiled since he was a child, and he is spoiled. , and often bullies others, but has never done any despicable things such as bullying men and women, hurting other people's lives, so everyone generally looks at Mayor Jin's face, even if he has suffered under this young master. I endured it because I didn't hurt my vitality."

"Sure enough, the tiger father has no dogs." An Yi smiled with emotion, "It seems that we really have a place to fight for this shop." An Yi comforted the three restless brothers and nodded, then turned her head He said to Wang Meng, "It's not too late. Tomorrow, you will go to the town's yamen to pay a visit to the mayor Jin and the young master. I think the price I paid is enough to make the young master give up the shop willingly."

The three An family brothers looked at each other in blank dismay, all startled by their brother's arrogant and confident tone.Since ancient times, it has been emphasized that the people do not fight with officials. Since they know that the other party is a family of officials, then...

Anda glanced at the two cousins ​​guiltily, and couldn't help persuading An Yi worriedly, "Ayi, why don't we let go of that shop." Now that we know the road ahead is difficult, why fight so hard?If you want to do business, you can't do it, and it doesn't have to be that shop.

"That's right, Ayi. It's not necessary, we'll just have to wait." Anson said, afraid that his persuasion ability alone would be limited, so he hurriedly asked his brother for help, "Really, brother."

An Yuan nodded, although his face was still expressionless, his eyes were full of worry when he looked at An Yi...