Han Village, Han Family's small courtyard.
"Uncle Han, my father and I plan to have all the farmers in the village help us raise chickens. We will be responsible for providing the chicken seedlings, and we will also use a portion of the rent as payment for everyone raising the chickens." Li Zexuan revealed the main purpose of his visit to the Han Family Village this time.
Hearing this, Han Lizheng asked curiously, "Young Master, isn't it just asking everyone to help raise a few chickens? Why do we need to pay them? It's not like it takes much effort. "
Li Zexuan explained, "Uncle Han, it's not about raising a few chickens. We plan to raise at least fifty thousand chickens in the Han Village. Of course, we need to pay the farmers a corresponding amount."
"Ah, so many!" Even though Han Lizheng was someone who had escaped death on the battlefield, he was still shocked by the huge number of chickens. Han Yuxi, who was beside him, also opened her small mouth in shock.
"Young … Young Master, why are you and Master raising so many chickens?" Han Lizheng really couldn't understand.
"We have a use for these chickens next year. Now, I need to trouble Uncle Han to gather all the farmers in the village at noon. I will talk to them about this matter. If they are willing to raise them, I will do a count and immediately send the chicken seedlings over." Li Zexuan replied.
Han Lizheng swallowed his saliva and nodded, "That's fine. Young Master, please sit here for a moment. I will inform the farmers to gather at the threshing field at the village entrance."
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and thanked him, "Then I will have to trouble Uncle Han."
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Two hours later, at the threshing field of the Han Village.
"Old Hu, why did Lizheng call everyone here?"
Old Hu stared and said, "How would I know? But I heard that Young Master came to the village today."
"Hey, could it be that Young Master is here to give us business again? Last time, the people in our village picked fruits and earned quite a bit of money, right? This year, we might even be able to make new clothes for the children. Young Master is really a good person! "
"Of course. If anyone dares to say anything bad about Young Master, I, Liu Yuee, will be the first to beat them to death." A chubby village woman beside them interrupted.
"Old Hu, I'm afraid you won't beat them to death. You will crush them to death, right? Haha. "Another burst of laughter came from the side.
"Stop quarrelling, stop quarrelling. Young Master is here. "
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When Li Zexuan arrived at the threshing field, he saw that there were already two to three hundred villagers gathered here. At this time, Han Lizheng came up to him and said, "Young Master, all the villagers have gathered here. Including the women, there are a total of three hundred and forty-eight people, and two hundred and eight households. Young Master, you can go up and talk to them now."
Li Zexuan nodded. "Thank you, Uncle Han."
Then he walked to the front of the crowd. Looking at these simple and adorable villagers, he thought about the locusts that were coming next year. If he did not do anything, most of these people would probably starve to death. At this moment, he felt a sense of urgency.
As soon as he stood in front of the crowd, the noisy crowd immediately quieted down and waited for Li Zexuan to speak.
"Uncles and aunties, I've come to the Han Family Manor today mainly to discuss a business deal with all of you. If you're willing, we can cooperate. If you're not, I won't force you either. There's no need to worry!" Li Zexuan loudly stated the purpose of his visit. His internal energy was strong, and everyone in the field could hear his voice clearly.
"Young Master, if you have anything to say, just tell us. No matter what business it is, as long as I, Old Hu, can do it, I'll be the first to support it!"
"Yes, Young Master. If we can help, we'll definitely help. Young Master, just tell us what it is!"
"Yes, we'll definitely help!"
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Li Zexuan gestured with his hand, and the crowd immediately quieted down.
"Then I'll say it. Just do what you can. This business deal is very simple. I want all of you to help my family raise chickens. My family will provide the chickens for free, and according to the number of chickens raised by each household, a portion of the rent will be reduced every year. For example, if a household raises a hundred chickens, then this household's rent will be reduced by ten percent this year. If they raise two hundred chickens, then the rent will be reduced by twenty percent, and so on. Does everyone understand? "
As soon as Li Zexuan finished speaking, the crowd below burst into an uproar.
"There's actually such a good deal? Raise a hundred chickens, and the rent will be reduced by ten percent! "
"Yes, aren't these conditions too generous? Why does Young Master want to raise so many chickens? "
"Is what Young Master said true? Did I hear wrongly?"
Li Zexuan waited for them to talk privately for a while before asking them to quiet down, "What's everyone's decision? If you're not willing to cooperate, you can leave now and do your own things. I won't hold any grudges. "
No one was willing to leave.
The bearded man couldn't help but shout again, "Young Master, only a fool wouldn't agree to such generous conditions. My Old Hu family is willing to help Young Master raise five hundred chickens. "
Old Hu's words were shocking. He wanted to raise five hundred chickens. According to his calculations, he wouldn't have to pay rent for a year.
"Young Master, my family is willing to raise eight hundred chickens!" With someone taking the lead, the people behind immediately began to fight with each other, fearing that they wouldn't be able to raise enough chickens.
Li Zexuan coughed heavily, interrupting the noisy crowd, and said loudly, "Each family can raise a maximum of four hundred chickens, and you must ensure that the chickens have at least an eighty percent survival rate. Please consider the number of chickens in your family and do what you can. Don't simply give a number. If you've thought it through, go to Han Lizheng's place to register and sign the agreement. After a few days, I will send the chickens over. "
Only then did the crowd quiet down, and each of them was thinking about how many chickens they could raise.
"Young … Young Master, these chickens, whose eggs do they belong to?" The village woman who called herself Liu Yue`e asked embarrassedly.
"You woman, Young Master has already given us so many benefits, why are you still so greedy? Of course, these eggs belong to Young Master's family!" The bearded man immediately jumped over and scolded angrily.
"Husband, I'm just asking. I didn't say that I'm greedy for these eggs." Liu Yue`e retorted without any confidence.
Li Zexuan coughed heavily to stop the couple's quarrel, and said loudly, "The chickens that each family raises, and the eggs that they lay, belong to each family. I know that everyone doesn't have much food to feed the chickens, but I can pay for a chicken farm in the back of the mountain. Everyone can raise the chickens in the back of the mountain and let them find their own food. You can leave a few children to take care of them. "
"In addition, in order to prevent the chicken plague, I will pay to help you build a ventilated chicken house, but you must clean the chicken house every day. I will also provide you with quicklime, and you can sprinkle it around the chicken house."
When everyone heard this, they were so excited that their faces turned red. This benefit was too good. They didn't have to do anything at all. At most, they would just have to clean the chicken house. Farmers were never afraid of work. Calculating this, throughout the year, not only would they be able to reduce the rent, but the eggs that the chickens laid could also be sold. This year's income was estimated to be comparable to that of farming.
"Thank you Young Master for your kindness. We will definitely raise the chickens well for Young Master. Not to mention an eighty percent survival rate, I can guarantee that ninety percent of the chickens will survive!"
"Young Master, my family has five children. Raising four hundred chickens is no problem at all!"
"Young Master, my family also has four children. We can also raise four hundred chickens!"
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Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic, Li Zexuan was also very gratified. His words were not in vain, so he shouted, "After everyone has thought about it, go to Han Lizheng to report the number and press your fingerprint. In the next few days, I will send the chicken seedlings over one after another. According to the number that each of you reported, the chicken seedlings will be distributed. I hope that everyone will raise these chickens well. "
Han Lizheng had already set up a table at the side. Han Yuxi sat on the stool and held a brush, waiting for everyone to report the number.
As soon as everyone heard Li Zexuan's words, they immediately scrambled to get to the table.
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