klisemfg Chapter 401 Three Big Manors
Chapter 401 Three Big Manors
Mrs. Bai took them to the city and directly to the pawnshop, which belonged to the Longhu Gang.
She directly took out a jade plaque, which was of an ancient warm white color and engraved with eight seal characters: "Blessed by dragons and tigers, you can travel in all directions."
Don’t underestimate this small piece of jade, there is a lot of secrets behind it.
If you hold it, you can enjoy a 10% discount wherever the Dragon Tiger Gang has influence.
This jade token is also a symbol of status, representing that the holder is the manager of the Dragon and Tiger Gang.
The moment the pawnbroker saw the jade token, a subtle surprise flashed across his face. His eyes were fixed on the token, and after a moment, he came to his senses and spoke respectfully, "Excuse me, Madam, where did you get this jade...this jade token?"
Mrs. Bai was elegant, with a faint smile on her face. She said slowly, "This was given to me by Butler Sun."
When the steward heard this, a flattering smile immediately appeared on his face. He bent even lower and nodded, saying:
"It turns out to be Manager Sun! He is now a big celebrity in our Dragon Tiger Gang and is highly regarded by the Gang Leader!
Please take a seat. Someone, please make tea for these distinguished guests!"
Madam Bai nodded gently in thanks, then said with a smile, "I came here this time to ask if you have any good farmland or farmland here. I plan to acquire a few."
The steward nodded hurriedly, repeatedly replying, "Yes, yes! Madam, please wait a moment. I'll get the booklet right away."
After saying this, he jogged all the way and soon returned in a hurry with a huge book in his arms.
The steward spread the booklet out on the table, and saw that it was filled with densely written tiny characters and many simple maps were drawn on it.
He pointed at the booklet and said, "There are currently 20 manors of various sizes. Madam, would you like a large or small manor?"
Mrs. Bai's eyes lit up:
“The bigger the better, and it would be best if it were all fertile land.
The transportation must also be convenient, not far from the official road, so that it is easy to transport goods."
The steward smiled broadly and said, "Madam, we have three first-class manors here, each with its own merits. Let me tell you in detail."
"The first one is Yongfeng Manor, which is really a great place for farming.
Looking at the entire village, all you can see are flat and fertile fields, and there is also a river in the village.
Madam, this Yongfeng Manor looks like a treasure land, but it actually hides troubles. This manor originally belonged to a scholar. In his early years, his family was quite well-off and he lived a stable life.
But now his family has fallen on hard times, and the scholar has no other options. He plans to sell the farm to get some money to make ends meet.
Who knew that when the people in the tribe heard about this, they immediately had bad intentions.
The scholar had only two daughters and no son to inherit the family business. His clan wanted to wipe out the entire family and refused to agree to his selling the farm. They wanted to take it over for themselves.
Xiucai was a scholar. Although he had no power, he was unwilling to be bullied by others, so he had a huge conflict with his clansmen.
The two sides were in a huge quarrel. After a while, the news spread and even if others coveted the farm, they were afraid of getting into trouble.
After all, no one wants to buy a farm and then be harassed and quarreled by people in the clan every other day, ending up with no peace.
So even though this farm is a good place, no buyer has been found, and the situation remains at a stalemate.
Madam, if you are really interested, you have to think carefully. I am afraid there will be a lot of trouble in the future." The manager did not want to offend Madam Bai, so he told her the whole story.
Mrs. Bai nodded, took a sip of tea and said, "Then continue."
"Then there is Qingping Manor, which has a unique location outside the Great Wall.
Don't think that the land outside the Great Wall is all sandy. With the land here, there is no problem growing crops.
The farm was extremely large, with thousands of acres of fertile land. However, it also had a problem: it was too close to the Huns.
The Huns came to harass from time to time, and the original owner could not bear it anymore, so he gradually abandoned the place, so the price was quite cheap.
If you, Madam, can find a way to resist the Xiongnu, this farm will be a great bargain, and the future profits it will bring will be immeasurable."
The steward continued:
"Finally, there's Yiyun Manor, which has a great history. It was originally built by a high-ranking official who had retired and returned to his hometown.
As soon as you enter the manor, you will see that the main house has a typical Chinese courtyard layout, with several entrances and exits, pavilions and towers scattered around, and rockery and ponds complementing each other.
All the furnishings in the house are exquisite. The house is surrounded by green mountains and shaded by lush trees, and the scenery is pleasant.
Moreover, there are large orchards and forests around Zhuangzi, where you can harvest fresh fruits.
They can also harvest high-quality timber, and the living environment is first-class.
But there aren't many good farmlands left, and they're mainly orchards. After the high-ranking official died, the family fell into poverty, and now they're in a hurry to get rid of them."
Mrs. Bai's eyes lit up when she heard the steward introduce the three manors. She nodded slightly and said, "These three manors all sound quite good, but seeing is believing. I still want to see what they are like in detail."
When the steward heard this, his face immediately filled with a flattering smile, and he hurriedly responded:
"Madam, you are absolutely right! Well, you can prepare yourself a little and I will show you around.
We don’t just have these three big villages here, there are also many small villages around!
For example, next to this first village, there is a small village, which is very close, just a few steps away.
If you like, you can combine these two farms and take them over. That would be a great deal and would be very convenient to manage. It would definitely be a great idea!"
Madam Bai raised her eyebrows slightly, her eyes revealing the shrewdness typical of a businessman. She looked at the steward and asked:
“It sounds good, but the price is the key.
So what are the prices of these three farms?"
The steward chuckled and said while counting on his fingers:
"Madam, don't worry, the price is absolutely fair! The first farm is what the scholar wants to sell. He is in a hurry to sell it now, so the asking price is not high, only 16000 taels.
The second farm is outside the Great Wall. Because it is a bit troublesome, it is cheaper and can be acquired for 9000 taels.
The third farm was originally the residence of a high-ranking official. It was good in every way and the price was slightly higher, 22000 taels.
But since you are a distinguished guest introduced by Manager Sun, we can give you a discount.
There are also those small farms, some of which only cost four or five thousand taels.
Look, this price is much more affordable than elsewhere!"
The entrance to the manor was surrounded by crowds of people, and the scholar's wife blushed as she glared at a group of elders.
Her hair was disheveled, with a few strands stuck to her cheeks by sweat. Her chest was heaving violently, and she had her hands on her hips, looking determined not to back down.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" The scholar's wife's voice was sharp, trembling, and full of anger and unwillingness: "This manor belongs to our family, what does it have to do with you!"
A bearded elder took a step forward, spat fiercely on the ground, and said viciously:
"Bah! This Zhuangzi is just hanging in your house, how can it become yours?
This farm belongs to our clan! So many people in our clan rely on this farm for their livelihood."