Chapter 503 Living in the Countryside (5)

The sky outside the window was completely dark, and the stars and moon were hanging on the sky, but although the sun had set, the temperature still did not drop much.

Sitting in the study for a while, he didn't feel the wind blowing in. Han Gang and Feng Congyi felt that they couldn't sit still. They came from the room and sat down in the yard.

He ordered his servant to bring the fragrant crust drink that was frozen in well water, and took two sips with Feng Congyi one by one. Han Gang asked: "When I was still in Tokyo the day before yesterday, did you have any idea of ​​deciding the guild's constitution?"

Feng Congyi nodded quickly and took out a few pieces of paper from his sleeve. He knew that Han Gang must ask, so he took it with him in advance. "It has been drafted, but there is still something to discuss and modify. In addition, Cheng Xuan, the big shopkeeper of Jardine Mahjong, has another opinion."

Han Gang took over the draft of the charter, but he didn't read it, and asked, "What do he have any opinions?"

"According to Chengxuan's idea, there must be a guild to take over the production of cotton. Since it will not be left to outsiders, it is better to set it at the beginning. That is, pay a deposit when planting, and set the production of cotton fields, rather than picking them before buying them. If you can get the money earlier, the landlord should not be unwilling to do so, and the merchants can set the cotton and each can feel at ease."

Feng Congyi said, looking at Han Gang's reaction, wondering if he could understand the key points.

And Han Gang knows this.

Isn’t it just a deposit advance payment system? There are in later generations and now.

For example, citrus in Fujian are world-famous. In order to compete for the purchasing rights of citrus, merchants often come to the citrus orchards in spring and set the production this year. It is not a simple ordering agreement, but directly determines it to a single fruit tree. After selection, they tie a sign on the trunk and pay a deposit - how many fruit trees are paid, and the corresponding deposit is basically in March and April, and a citrus orchard will be subcontracted by several merchants. When it comes to harvest, merchants will bring people to pick it. The money they pay will be paid according to the agreement signed in advance. If you are lucky, you will have a good harvest of fruit trees you choose. If you are not lucky, you will lose a lot of money.

Of course, if the harvest is absent, the orchard owner will also give a part of the deposit. If the harvest is far beyond expectations, the merchant will also make up for the remaining amount - this is done for long-term cooperation and has become a practice.

Ye Tao's hometown is Longquan. He has a citrus orchard in his home, which occupies two hills. Longquan has many mountains and rivers, few fields, and nine mountains are half water and half water, so fruit tree planting is Longquan's main business. When Hangang heard about this when he was chatting with Ye Tao from Longquan, he immediately realized that this was the prototype of the futures system.

Not only citrus, lychees, longan and other expensive fruits in the south, but they are actually the same in production and sales. So when Feng Congyi said that, Han Gang immediately understood.

"This can be considered." He nodded, "Let them discuss with the landlord, there is no problem here."

Several businesses have cotton fields in Longxi, but they never occupy the majority. With the development of the cotton spinning industry, more and more people in Longxi will plant cotton, so in order to control the production of cotton, such means must be used. Otherwise, they will not be able to fight Feng Congyi and Hangang behind him. If they can make a decision in advance, they can allocate resources within the guild.

Cheng Xuan had some small thoughts, not only Han Gang, but Feng Congyi could also see them. But Feng Congyi understood more clearly that Han Gang's purpose was to promote cotton cloth as soon as possible, and he didn't care about the benefits he distributed.

Moreover, if the production in the field can be sold before sowing the cotton fields, the landlord can ensure stable production. For farmers, the most difficult time is when the green and yellow are not accepted. If there is a deposit in advance, it can ensure that they can plant with peace of mind and don’t worry about not having money in the future. It is actually more at ease to use a deposit than to borrow convenient loans.

For agreements concluded in advance, some people may refuse to fulfill them after harvest, but the self-discipline of the guild can ensure that some of the frauds will not affect the overall situation. Even those leaders in Tokyo will maintain the overall interests of the guild members when it comes to the outside world, rather than fishing in the dry pond.

"How did he decide the specific agreement?" Han Gang asked again. Xiang Zi finished drinking two sips and shook the fan himself.

"Bidding is determined based on the average yield per mu in the previous three years. Pay 10% of the deposit in advance. Even if it is a non-received, only half of the deposit will be recovered. If there is production, as long as it can exceed 80% of the previous year, no matter how much it produces, it will be paid according to the initial agreement. If it is less than 80%, how many will be paid in proportion."

"The conditions given are too harsh. Only 10% of the deposit will be refunded half of the total amount, and 80% will be paid in full. I have never heard of such a harsh agreement. I will follow the Zhejiang Citrus contract, otherwise I will not be allowed to negotiate!" Han Gang was determined to have no room for anything.

"What are you talking about?"

Feng Congyi was about to say something else, but the voice of questions came from behind. Han Gang and Feng Congyi quickly turned around and saw that Han Qianliu was coming at some point.

Han Gang and the others hurriedly got up and let Han Qianliu sit down.

After his son and nephew talked about the topic he had just discussed, Han Qianliu shook his head: "It's not good. Even if I do, I won't do it."

"Son means that too." Han Gang said to his cousin: "Everything must be on the side of the landlord. We are not the same as those businesses. Do you understand?"

Feng Congyi nodded heavily: "I understand, I will tell Cheng Xuan."

Han Qianliu was very satisfied with his son's attitude. Although SF Express belongs to his Han family, if the Han family loses a little on the land, they can make money from the business. However, Han Qianliu's idea is still on the side of the farmer, "Farming is not easy. If a businessman opens his mouth and swallows up all the hard work for a year, he still refuses to take risks. How can such a good thing be done?"

"Dad said it." Han Gang and Feng Congyi spoke in unison.

However, Han Qianliu sighed again: "Just about being harsh, it's still about cotton. If only the food can be settled in advance."

Han Gang and Feng Congyi shook their heads at the same time.

"Impossible." Han Gang explained to his father, "Only crops that can guarantee sufficient profit can be used with confidence in the advance deposit. Unless it is a deadline, even if you only get half of them in the end, you will make a profit. Otherwise, what will the merchants fight to pay the deposit? They are not afraid of making money for others. However, the food is different. The price gap between the seedling and harvest periods is too large and the profit is too small. They deal with it by pre-ordering. Grain merchants will all go bankrupt within three to five years."

Feng Congyi agreed, "My third cousin is right, that's the truth." As he was speaking, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped his neck hard, "There are mosquitos."

"There are mosquitos?" Han Qianliu immediately said, "The third brother goes to get the flower dew."

"Hualu Water?" Feng Congyi asked in confusion.

Han Gang stood up and said, "It was a topical medicinal wine that was soaked in strong wine a few days ago. It can escape the summer heat and repel mosquitoes. It was very boring, so he gave it a nice name."

When he went to the study, Han Gang brought a small porcelain bottle the size of a palm, which was normally used to hold the medicine, and handed it to his cousin. "A few days ago, your sister-in-law had someone send six bottles to your house, and his brother and sister came over and said it was easy to use."

He took it and opened the stopper, and a mint fragrance suddenly wafted out. Feng Congyi poured a little flower dew from the bottle and put it on his hands. When he wiped it open, there was a strong mint fragrance, and then a cool feeling.

"How could it be so cool?" Feng Congyi was surprised. "The wine is average, and it will absorb heat after it turns into gas." Han Gang explained.

"I know." Feng Congyi has never used strong alcohol to clean the wound. He felt a cool feeling when applied externally. However, the effect of this flower dew is much stronger.

Soaking mint and adding borneol, although borneol among the two medicinal materials is expensive, it is still affordable. I remember that the flower dew water seems to have borneol and mint, but the ingredients downwards are not found in his memory.

Feng Congyi actually didn't care about the principle. His economic mind made him understand the value of the sacred water almost instantly.

The cost of strong liquor is higher than that of ordinary light liquor, and the price is five or six times higher, but the French still buy it in large quantities. Although Hangang uses the theory of Yin and Yang to scare people, some people in the army still like it and try to drink it. Drinking strong liquor is a ball of fire, and the nickname of burning a knife is not as appropriate. In the middle of winter, if you drink a sip outside, the cold will not invade your body and your whole body will be hot.

But no matter how high the price of strong liquor is, it is not as good as the fragrance of the flower dew that can escape the heat and repel mosquitoes. Moreover, the mint smells like mint. Should I use roses, gardenias, and osmanthus? Feng Congyi's eyes were shining with golden light, and he held the small porcelain vase in his palm, saying in a dream, "Cousin, why are you trying to plant cotton? This flower dew is a mountain of gold!"

"Not yet." Han Gang shook his head calmly, "The ingredients are strong wine!"

Making flower dew water requires a lot of spirits, and it would be very troublesome to just use raw materials. If there was no wine system, Han Gang would have found a way to make it. It was because the wine was sold by the official one that he did not go to the workshop where flower dew water was blooming.

It doesn’t matter if the wine is brewed by officials – it’s okay to drink it at home or give it to relatives and friends – but selling it in large quantities is a crime. It’s okay if someone makes trouble, no one can get rid of it.

"There are thousands of ways to make money. Isn't cotton cloth profitable? Why use the means that will leave a handle for others?"

"Then..." Feng Congyi looked at the small porcelain bottle in his hand. The white light was radiant with sterling silver. A feeling of regret arose, "It's such a pity."

Han Gang smiled and said, "It is better to give it to others as a gift. It is more useful to make personal favors in the future than to make money."

The specialty of the disciples of Medicine King’s family, the flower dew water that can relieve heat and avoid heat, should be worth a thousand gold, and it is naturally extremely precious to give gifts.
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