in2ebook Chapter 263 Chen Shi is here
Chapter 263 Chen Shi is here
Magistrate Ge and his legal advisor quickly returned to the yamen. It was not that they wanted to stand them up.
But these 400,000 taels of silver are of great importance, so they want to keep them well.
As soon as he entered the yamen, Chen Shi actually came back, and County Magistrate Ge was forced to hand over the money box that he had just warmed up.
How come this brat arrived at such a timely moment?
Chen Shi checked the silver bills in the box with satisfaction. There were several land deeds at the bottom, and the most valuable one was the deed to Zhou's mansion.
"Uncle Ge, ask the government to check this house carefully again. Only sell it after confirming that nothing is missing."
County Magistrate Ge agreed with a smile, secretly cursing Chen Shi in his heart, asking how long it would take to search such a big house. No, he should just recruit those 200 temporary workers as soon as possible.
"Ashi, the Zhou Mansion's sale has just begun. Why don't you let the adults accompany you to take over? I'll go supervise it and come back after I collect all the silver."
"Okay, go ahead and remember to write a list."
When the lawyer saw Chen Shi coming, he quickly hid.
Magistrate Ge secretly cursed his junior fellow disciple for being disloyal and leaving him here to suffer alone.
"Haha, Ah Shi, have you visited your parents? They can finally take a break after all this busy time."
Chen Shi is writing a list, all of which need to be handed in.
"Don't worry, Uncle Ge, tell me where the silver came from. I just came in to check, why are there only two people in the county government office?"
“Well…”
County Magistrate Ge cried in his heart, God, why did he, as a county magistrate, have to do such a miserable job?
The lawyer here hurried back to Zhou's house and was surprised to find that the person sitting on the square table was not Constable Shi.
"This telescope is the latest model. Previous telescopes can only see half a mile away, but this one can definitely see things within a mile. If you are interested, you can come and try it yourself."
He Huiru was not at all stage nervous. Although she could not control Zhou Tianfu, she was very clear about the things at home and had a good understanding of the market conditions.
As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately wanted to give it a try.
"I go."
Mother Zhang excitedly picked one up and ran out. Mrs. He didn't care and introduced the next one.
"Next is the pocket watches. There are fifty pocket watches for sale this time. These are all the latest products produced by Lala Country. I know that the price of a pocket watch in the market is 50 taels each. Ladies and gentlemen, you can take a look at these styles. We don't have them in the south yet. Today, we are selling a pocket watch for 45 taels each, with a minimum of three. If you buy all of them, you can get them for taels each."
He Huiru took out a few and showed them to those who were interested, and soon all of them were bought up by Hongyun Trading Company.
"2250 doesn't sound good, let's just go with 2000."
It's uncomfortable to do business without paying back the price.
There was no way He would agree to this, and the two of them went back and forth and finally the deal was made at a price of over 2100.
Everyone paid and received the goods on the spot, and with the government's credibility guaranteed, everyone paid quickly.
"Okay, the next items to sell are spices, starting with agarwood. Here are two kilograms of West Asian agarwood. I'll cut a small piece for everyone to taste."
He Huiru lit the incense herself, and soon everyone smelled a fresh fruity scent.
"This one is more suitable for children. Anyone interested can try it out to test the raw materials. This West Asian country agarwood is priced at 300 taels for two kilograms."
"I want it."
A middle-aged man stood up. He had three children and the eldest was about to get married. Buying this thing would be just the right thing as a dowry.
If you buy this in a spice shop outside, the minimum price is eight hundred, and there is no such fruity fragrance, which costs three hundred taels. There is no need to hesitate.
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In the next two hours, He Huiru could sell the goods in less than five minutes if she was fast, and in ten minutes if she was slow. The lawyer was just a tool to write receipts and collect money, and Constable Shi could only do odd jobs and move things to the stage.
All the items sold would be delivered to the door of Zhou’s house and taken away by the corresponding servants.
Because there were still a small number of items that had not been served, everyone discussed and decided to add an hour. At this time, the hundred-flower cake was served, five pieces per person, which could fill the stomach temporarily.
Su He also sat on the round stools with Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Zhang, eating cakes and watching He Huiru's speech.
"Mrs. He is really amazing. There is nothing that cannot be sold."
Mother Zhang whispered to Su He, and Su He nodded in agreement.
"It's much cheaper here than outside, and with the government as guarantor, everyone will definitely be willing to do it."
Su He didn't buy anything either. Chen had already spent more than three thousand taels, and this was still the least for her.
Some companies, such as Hongyun Trading Company, spent more than ten thousand taels of silver. According to Chen, Hongyun has its own shop, and they probably came here to purchase goods.
"The last two are the Fuzhou ships. The cost of the ship is 500 taels. Today, I will only sell one for taels. There is only one condition. Once the goods are inspected and the money is paid, no returns will be accepted. The inspection will be tomorrow. If you are interested, you need to pay a deposit of taels today. We will meet at Changshui Wharf tomorrow."
After saying this, He Huiru quickly drank some water. Finally, all the items were sold out and her voice was hoarse.
Two minutes later, five companies signed up. Chen Zhizhao, the third son of the Chen family, who had no business in maritime trade, also paid a deposit.
"It just so happens that my wife said she was tired of Guangyuan, so I bought a boat and took her out to sea for some fun."
Listen, this is what people say, they are tired of Guangyuan and want to go out to sea for some fun.
Even Chen secretly said, "A nouveau riche."
After paying the deposit, the guests left one after another.
The people from the yamen also closed the warehouse and left.
Originally, they could have taken their time to have a meal before returning to the yamen, but unfortunately Chen Shi came, so they had to rush back immediately.
Su He, the new employee, is no exception, so Su He can only ask Mother Zhang to inform Liu Bai where she is going.
On the way back, everyone was in low spirits. Su He quietly approached the master to inquire about the news.
"Master, weren't everyone very happy just now? Why did they become like this when they heard that Master Chen was here?"
The lawyer held the box of money and looked at Su He meaningfully. "You'll know when you get there. By the way, ask your brother to come over in the next few days. It would be best if he arrives tomorrow. We need help."
"Okay, after the meeting, I'll get someone to go to the village to notify them. They'll be there by noon tomorrow."
Su He was very happy. She thought that her second aunt's pig head should be braised by now, so she asked Liu Bai to bring it over.
yamen
All the detectives stood in two rows, lowered their heads and listened to the training.
"Lao Shi, I looked at your shift schedule. Why did you take three days off?"
"Xiao Zhong, you kicked and damaged a roadside tofu stall while performing your duties last month. The man said you looked vicious. Remember to smile next time. Also, why did you get another pair of pants last month?"
"Xiao Xun, how many sisters do you have? I see your leave book is two layers thicker than others. You applied for leave four times just for your sister's wedding."
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Half an hour later, everyone was sweating from the questions.
Chen Shi looked at the last person.
"Su Hehua? Why are you here?"
Su He had already prepared a speech in her mind, but before she could answer, there was a burst of noise at the gate of the yamen.
"I said this old woman was dishonest. I saw her always looking at the vegetable field over there, so I knew something was buried in the field. Look, this box of gold. Lord Ge couldn't stop smiling when he saw it."
"Our boss Jin must have had good eyesight. I didn't see it. I turned the house upside down and still couldn't see anything."
"Boss, let's go out and celebrate later. We've made a great harvest today, hahaha."
"Okay, call Lao Shi. Last time, the old guy said he wanted to drink. Why is the government office so quiet?"
"Lao Shi! Come out quickly to greet your big brother!"
Detective Jin yelled with his mouth wide open, and the dirt on his body fell all over the ground. It was obvious that he had worked hard in the vegetable fields. He walked in with a big box in his arms, and everyone was there, standing in an orderly manner.
"Hey, everyone is here, it's great, let's all come together, today is my treat!"
Unexpectedly, after he said this, no one turned to look at him.
Detective Jin felt something was wrong. Why did everyone act like they were possessed?
Just as he was about to retreat, he was pushed forward by his men behind him.
“Boss, you’re already drunk before you even start drinking hahahaha, let me give you a hand!!”
Detective Jin: How can I help you?