gnovel Chapter 87 House Slave Shen Yi
Chapter 87 House Slave Shen Yi
Late June of the second year of Xingping.
Lu Yong returned to Wanling, rested for two days, and then resumed his work.
He designated a plot of land near the Qingyi River in the west of the city, intending to build a large-scale, comprehensive workshop.
As for the army, it will be temporarily handed over to Zhang Fei, Xu Sheng, and Lei Hu.
Shen Yi also left the army to assist Lu Yong in completing various tasks.
After returning this time, he brought his family to Wanling City and prepared to build a small courtyard.
It's called a courtyard, but it's actually just three main rooms, two side rooms, and a well.
Although the courtyard was small, it had everything one needed, and Shen Yi was very satisfied with it.
But the broker asked for 150,000 coins.
Shen Yi emptied all his savings, but was still short 140,000 coins.
Before following Lu Yong, Shen Yi barely made a living by copying books and writing letters for others.
Even eating is a struggle, with the fear of not having enough to eat next, let alone saving money.
This ten thousand coins,
It was only after serving as a military advisor in Lu Yong's army that he accumulated his salary for half a year, plus the rewards from the victorious battle, that he finally saved up this amount.
But he never expected that the housing prices in Wanling City would rise even more ridiculously than his salary.
In just a few months, housing prices have almost doubled.
If you don't get on board now, prices will likely rise by another 10% or 20% in a month or two.
After agonizing over the decision with his wife all night, Shen Yi finally decided to bite the bullet and go find Lu Yong.
this day,
Shen Yi worked until it was completely dark before leaving get off work and returning to the city.
He arrived at the gate of Lu Yong's mansion and lingered for a long time, but was still a little embarrassed to go in.
"Maybe I should just forget about it, I'll save up for another two years..."
Just as Shen Yi was about to back down,
Lu Yong, Zhang Fei, and Lei Hu suddenly walked up from behind him.
"Gongxu, why are you reporting on work so late?" Zhang Fei's shout almost startled Shen Yihun.
However, this also gave him an excuse.
Shen Yi then bowed and said, "Strategist, I have come to report on the construction progress of the workshop..."
But Lu Yong was a seasoned veteran who had lived two lives, and he could easily see through Shen Yi's panic and guilt, which he tried his best to hide.
However, Lu Yong naturally wouldn't expose him to his face, but simply smiled and said, "Since you're already here, let's go in and have a seat together."
"This...it's too late, let's do it another day." Shen Yi was panicking, like a child caught doing something wrong.
Zhang Fei was not about to let Shen Yi go. He grabbed Shen Yi's shoulder and practically dragged him into Lu Yong's mansion.
Yes,
After Zhang Fei returned to Wanling
Not living in one's own mansion
He also doesn't stay at his elder brother's mansion.
They decided to stay with Lu Yong and wouldn't leave.
Lei Hu also moved in with them.
Fortunately, Guo Jia is not here now.
If these two most boisterous drunkards got together, they probably could have ripped the roof off Lu Yong's house.
Zhang Fei didn't care about anything else.
He dragged Shen Yi through the front yard and to the door of Lu Yong's study before letting go.
Shen Yi nearly fainted from the stench emanating from Zhang Fei's armpits.
He leaned against the doorframe, panting for a long time.
He finally caught his breath.
In fact, Zhang Fei had seen through Shen Yi's thoughts, but he was just using his seemingly rough behavior to help Shen Yi out of his awkward situation.
In the study,
Lu Yong and Shen Yi sat facing each other at a table.
Lu Yong poured Shen Yi a glass of water before smiling and asking, "Gongxu, you've known me for quite some time now. Is there anything you can't just say directly?"
Shen Yi smiled awkwardly.
He thought of his wife, who had suffered with him for many years, and his newborn son.
Finally, gritting his teeth, he stood up, bowed deeply to Lu Yong, and said, "Strategist, your subordinate... wishes to borrow some money."
Lu Yong's expression hardened, and he asked, "Borrow money? How much?"
Shen Yi straightened up.
His expression was very conflicted: "I want to borrow... 140,000 coins."
Fortunately, Lu Yong didn't drink water at that moment, otherwise he would definitely have spat it out.
Seeing Lu Yong's astonished expression, Shen Yi smiled wryly and explained the whole story about buying the house.
"I've brought my family here, and I'd like a place to stay..." Shen Yi said, then lowered his head, somewhat unable to look Lu Yong in the eye.
Lu Yong didn't not want to lend money; the problem was, he didn't have any...
He spent almost all of his salary as soon as he received it.
He never accepted bribes, and was so poor that he would sometimes go to Liu Bei to beg for money.
Let alone 140,000 coins, he probably couldn't even find 140,000.
To ease the awkwardness, Lu Yong coughed twice and then asked, "When did the housing prices in Wanling City rise so high?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi couldn't help but sigh: "Ever since our lord took Danyang, more and more people have been coming south from Xuzhou, and land and housing prices are changing every day."
Another courtyard house that my subordinate had his eye on last month, which initially cost 100,000, has now increased to 180,000.
If my subordinates don't buy this courtyard now, the price might be quite different next time...
Shen Yi's matter served as a reminder to Lu Yong.
Although the concept of "capital" did not yet exist at that time, the gentry and wealthy merchants were already engaging in similar activities.
The government must intervene in this matter; otherwise, ordinary people will ultimately suffer.
Seeing Lu Yong remain silent, Shen Yi's heart pounded.
Thinking Lu Yong was in a difficult position, he quickly stood up and said, "If it's inconvenient for the strategist, I'll think of another way. I'm sorry to have bothered you, I'll take my leave."
"Sit down." Lu Yong raised his chin and continued, "Money is not a problem."
But what you just said about housing prices gave me a wake-up call.
Shen Yi was taken aback upon hearing this, and then sat back down.
Lu Yong looked at him and said, "The housing prices in Wanling have increased several times in just a few months. Is this normal?"
Shen Yi thought for a moment and shook his head: "It is indeed a bit abnormal. But I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong."
"That's because someone is deliberately hoarding houses and driving up prices behind the scenes."
Lu Yong picked up his water glass, took a sip, and then continued:
"Come to my residence to collect the money after the court session ends tomorrow."
After you get the money, go find a broker to reserve the courtyard.
"By the way, find out who's been buying land and houses in large quantities over the past six months, taking the opportunity to drive up housing prices."
Shen Yi suddenly understood, quickly stood up, and bowed deeply: "This subordinate understands. Thank you, strategist!"
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Lu Yong waved his hand and said, "Go back and rest early. Don't always work until dark before coming home. Spending more time with your wife and children is the most important thing."
"But I can hardly repay the kindness of the strategist and the lord. Only by doing my best and working more can I feel at ease." There was even a hint of fear in Shen Yi's voice.
This is truly a chosen one!
Shen Yi's behavior stirred up Lu Yong's painful memories from his past life.
"Go quickly, and remember to come back to collect your money on time tomorrow after the court session ends. We won't wait for you if you're late." Lu Yong waved his hand dismissively, shooing Shen Yi out.
Shen Yi walked to the door of the study, bowed solemnly to Lu Yong, and then turned to leave.
……
Early the next morning,
Lu Yong carried a small jar of the latest tonic wine developed by his own craftsmen to Mi Zhu's residence.
Upon hearing Lu Yong explain his purpose, Mi Zhu couldn't help but burst into laughter: "There's actually something that can stump the strategist? Hahaha!"
"Even a hero can be brought down by a penny." Lu Yong shrugged indifferently.
"I'll accept the wine." Mi Zhu took the wine jar from Lu Yong's hand and said, "I'll send the money to your residence later."
However, there is one more matter I would like to discuss with the strategist.
"Go ahead," Lu Yong nodded.
"Recently, many merchants from other places have come to Wanling, buying houses at high prices and hoarding them for speculation. We probably have to step in and do something about it."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yong grinned and said, "As expected of Zizhong! That's exactly why I came to find you."
"Oh?" Mi Zhu's eyes lit up. "The strategist noticed that too?!"