Early that morning, Li Erlang went straight to the General's Mansion to look for Qin Yue after he left the house. His daughter had said yesterday that Young Master Qin was very interested in this plan, so it seemed that discussing the investment with him today should go smoothly!
Qin Yue guessed that Li Yan would come to look for him today, but he didn't expect that the person he was waiting for didn't come, but the other person's father came.
Li Erlang said cautiously, "Master Qin, you should already know about the master's plan to build a market outside the city. Do you have any ideas?"
Qin Yue did not answer but asked: "After you came to ask me today, do you still want to ask other merchants?"
Li Erlang nodded frankly: "I came here first today, and after discussing with you, I will go to the merchants in the city to negotiate!"
In fact, Qin Yue saw a clue from the business plan designed by Li Yan. If the county magistrate wants to build a market, there will be many people to serve him, and he doesn't need to worry about money at all!
Qin Yue wanted to say that he could afford the money to build the market, but he was worried that County Magistrate Zheng would suspect that he had some other intentions or ambitions.
Qin Yue was silent for a while before saying, "In my opinion, the construction of this market will bring only benefits to Rongcheng. How about this, Uncle Li, you can ask the merchants. If there are any vacancies, I will fill them!"
Li Erlang was delighted when he heard him say this, but then he thought again, "What about this shop?"
"I only need three food shops and an inn outside the market. The county magistrate can arrange the rest on his own. I will not interfere!"
The county magistrate's main purpose is to build a market, and he doesn't care too much about the shops outside the market. However, this matter is not something he can decide on his own.
Li Erlang immediately said that he would go back and report to the adults, and then inform Master Qin when he had the news.
Li Erlang came out of the general's mansion. In fact, he was still very happy in his heart. With Qin Yue's words, the last funding problem of the construction of this market would be solved.
He then went to visit some of the smaller businesses in the city, told them that the county magistrate was planning to build a market, and asked if they were willing to invest in its construction.
When the merchants learned that they could enter the market freely to trade after it was built, they no longer thought of investing money. If they didn't have a shop, they didn't have a shop. Now they had to invest a hundred taels of silver. For these merchants with small assets, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they had to invest half of their wealth!
After a round of discussions, I found two companies that were interested, but neither of them gave a firm answer. They were still worried about whether they could recoup their investment. It seemed like they were all in a wait-and-see mode.
In desperation, Li Erlang had to return to the yamen to report.
County Magistrate Zheng paced anxiously back and forth in his study all morning, wondering whether Li Erlang had completed the matter.
It was not until the end of the Si hour that Li Erlang returned from outside!
When County Magistrate Zheng saw the man, he stepped forward eagerly and asked, "What's going on? Tell me quickly!"
"Don't worry, sir. The money for building the market has been found, but it may be slightly different from what you imagined!"
"Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me!" County Magistrate Zheng urged.
"When merchants heard that the market would be open to all, most of them refused to buy shops. Only a few seemed willing, but they were still hesitant!"
"You are all so short-sighted. You don't even consider that everyone has the same idea. This market is useless!" County Magistrate Zheng said with some disappointment.
Li Erlang consoled him, "Don't worry, sir. I just told you that the money has been taken care of. You can start working as soon as possible!"
County Magistrate Zheng, having regained his composure, hurriedly said, "I was too busy being angry, but Young Master Qin has good news!"
Li Erlang nodded. "Sir, Young Master Qin said he'll make up for any shortfall! But his condition is that you let him run the three food shops and an inn outside the market!"
County Magistrate Zheng waved his hand and said, "Give it to him!"
As long as the shops outside the market are not run by wealthy people, anyone who is willing to run them can do it. What County Magistrate Zheng cares more about is the construction of the market and attracting merchants from all over the country!
"So, in the current situation, should we continue to negotiate with the merchants?" Li Erlang asked
County Magistrate Zheng waved his hand and said, "I can also offer a hundred silver coins. You can ask Master Qin for the rest. When the market is built and flourishing, this shop will be easily rented or sold in the future!"
"Sir, my brother-in-law also wants a shop here. I'll bring the money tomorrow!"
County Magistrate Zheng patted Li Erlang's shoulder excitedly and said twice: "Good! Good!"
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