"Hahaha, Mo Jiu is indeed a genius!" In front of the governor's manor, Gao Shilian warmly invited Modun in as he spoke excitedly. How could he not be excited when he heard that a large number of visitors had arrived in Lan Province? There were a total of a hundred horse carriages transporting the visitors day and night, but they were still too busy.
Meton also let out a sigh of relief and said, "Shanzhou is indeed a good place. As long as they manage it well, it will definitely become a prosperous place in time. I believe that they have made the right choice."
Gao Shilian nodded solemnly and said, "It is because of this that some friends from the Guanlong Clan came to the Old Man and asked for Merton's help."
As soon as Gao Shilian finished speaking, a middle-aged man in his forties walked into the living room.
"The Guanlong Clan?" Meton narrowed his eyes. Zhangsun Wuji was the leader of the Guanlong Clan, and Gao Shilian was Zhangsun Wuji's uncle. Naturally, they were inextricably linked.
"This is Yuan Zhengdao, the second son of the Guanlong Clan's Yuan Clan. This is the famous Merton, Mo Jiu! "Gao Shilian introduced.
"I have long heard of Merton's great name!" Yuan Zhengdao said warmly.
"The Yuan Clan is an illustrious noble family of the Tang dynasty. With the Yuan Clan taking the lead and settling down in Huangshui, I believe that the people of Guanlong will definitely follow suit." Meton laughed.
Yuan Zhengdao cupped his hands and said, "I do indeed wish to settle down in the Huang River. However, after looking at Marquis Mo's plan, I feel that it's a little inappropriate. I wonder if Marquis Mo can make things easier for me."
Meton looked at Yuan Zhengdao with a faint smile and said, "What kind of help does the Yuan Clan want?"
As long as it was a normal transaction, Meton would not interfere. Gao Shilian took the initiative to pass the message, and the second son of the Yuan Clan came personally. It was obvious that the Guanlong Clan would not take the normal route.
"The Yuan Family wants both sides of the Huang River! As long as Merton agrees, Merton won't have to worry about the rest of the matter. The Yuan Family will buy all of the remaining sheep. In this way, Merton will complete the imperial court's mission perfectly. Isn't that the best of both worlds? "Yuan Zhengdao said proudly.
"They want the most fertile water to irrigate the fields?" Meton's expression suddenly changed.
According to Meton's plan, every thousand mu of grassland on both sides of the Huangshui River was a rectangle. Only fifty mu of grassland was close to the Huangshui River. However, the Yuan Family wanted the most essential part of the grassland.
Meton coldly said, "Now that I don't have to rely on the Yuan Family, I can sell all the sheep. Why should I accept such harsh conditions?"
"Because this way, Merton will gain the friendship of the Guanlong Clan. You have to know that the Yuan Clan alone cannot eat so many cows and sheep." Yuan Zhengdao proudly said. Behind him stood the Guanlong Clan, the most powerful political group in the Tang dynasty. He did not believe that Meton would have the courage to refuse.
However, Meton sneered and said, "As far as I know, the Guanlong Clan has a favor to ask of the Mo Family. If the Guanlong Clan is like you, then there is no need for the Mo Family and the Guanlong Clan to cooperate."
"How dare you look down on me!" Yuan Zhengdao was shocked and angry. He represented the entire Guanlong Clan at this moment. He could not believe that Meton dared to look down on him.
Meton smiled and looked at Yuan Zhengdao without denying it. The Guanlong Clan had a lot of land and urgently needed the Mo Family's food technology. He did not believe that the entire Guanlong Clan would abandon their headquarters in Guanzhong for a piece of barren land at the Huangshui River. This time, the people who came to the Huangshui River must be collateral relatives. However, these collateral relatives were too greedy.
"If the Yuan Family wants to buy sheep, I welcome you. However, you must follow the rules. Otherwise, please go back!" Meton said. He cupped his hands at Gao Shilian and left.
"How dare you be so arrogant! Uncle Gao, you heard what the Mo Clan's son said just now. You have to stand up for your nephew!" Yuan Zhengdao said with a face full of shame and anger.
Gao Shilian looked at Yuan Zhengdao coldly and said, "If you can solve the financial crisis of the imperial court, you can also be so arrogant!"
"Uh!" Yuan Zhengdao was suddenly speechless, like a duck whose neck was being pinched.
Gao Shilian was also in a difficult position. He naturally knew that this was a rare opportunity. Even if he knew that the Guanlong Clan's conditions were very harsh, he still wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, Meton still flatly refused.
"If that's the case, then buy some more. With the Old Man's face, he will definitely find a place with abundant water and grass for you. The Huang River is indeed a treasure land. In the future, there will definitely be many times the returns." Gao Shilian advised.
Yuan Zhengdao said with disdain, "It's only fifty mu of irrigated land. The rest can only be used to herd sheep. Our Guanlong Clan is a great clan. How can we be like barbarians, herding horses and sheep!"
When Yuan Zhengdao left in anger, Gao Shilian couldn't help but roar, "You're not worthy of a plan."
He was wholeheartedly planning for the Guanlong Clan. He didn't even hesitate to put down his face to speak for them. However, these descendants of the great clans were still picky, unwilling to settle down and work hard.
"The Guanlong Clan has no successors!" Gao Shilian couldn't help but sigh.
Although the Guanlong Clan had left one after another, it didn't affect Meton's plan. The Guanlong Clan didn't care for these barren lands, but the poor farmers treated them as treasures. Apart from the people of Guanlong Clan, the people of other regions also came after hearing the news.
The people weren't afraid of hardships or long journeys. What they were most afraid of was not having a chance. Meton just happened to provide them with this opportunity.
A large number of people rode four-wheeled carriages to Lan Province and then to Shanzhou Province. The suitable climate, wide rivers, abundant water, towering forests on both sides of the river, and the rich grass in the distance made the people like this place at first sight.
A tanned old farmer lowered his head and grabbed a handful of soil from the grass. He took a deep breath and said, "This is high quality soil. The first season's yield will definitely be no less than five loads."
Many people dressed similarly nodded. This time, they really made a profit. They had never planted such good land in their lives. In their view, even the land far away from the river had a great chance of being turned into good farmland. It was just a bit more effort.
"Hyah!"
A large number of Tang dynasty cavalry whistled past, calming the hearts of many people. Everyone rejoiced in their hearts that they had finally found a place to settle down.
As the grasslands were planned out, large numbers of sheep and goats were placed in the hands of the people. The cattle and sheep that covered the mountains outside Lan Province finally disappeared.
"Phew!"
Meton heaved a sigh of relief. He had finally finished processing this batch of livestock.
Gao Shilian also excitedly said, "Great, the Imperial Court's disaster relief fund has finally been raised to thirty percent."
Plop!
Morton staggered and fell to the ground, unable to get up.
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