Chapter 130 129 Putting Money

After breakfast, Wei Guangde had the table cleared, and Father Wei took him to Zhang Mansion.

Wei Guangde and Zhang Hongfu were chatting in a flower hall, while his father went to Zhang Tongzhi's study with his uncle. It was not clear what they were talking about, but Wei Guangde also guessed something.

However, during lunch, the adults of the Zhang family, uncle and father were not there. They said they had gone to the Yamen to do business, so Zhang Fugui invited them to eat together.

Dad followed him to the Commander's Office. Wei Guangde still knew a little bit about it. Today was a day of rewards based on merit. I think Dad's appointment document would be in hand today.

In the afternoon, after receiving news from the commander's office that there would be another banquet tonight, Wei Guangde and Zhang Hongfu simply slipped out and had fun outside.

The people we were looking for tonight were all the young masters from the guard station. The people talking at home were all attending the banquet in the commander's yamen, so no one was paying attention.

"By the way, what is the official position of that general?"

Wei Guangde knew about the positions in the guard station, but he really didn't know what kind of official the general was.

"A general, someone with the authority to lead troops, has a rank similar to that of a guard commander."

Someone heard Wei Guangde's words and replied casually, "There are no such officials in the mainland, only in border towns. They have to lead troops to fight."

"What do you mean by that?"

Zhang Hongfu was very curious when he heard Wei Guangde ask about the future.

"I heard from my father that a new general has been appointed over there in Zhejiang. His name is Yu Dayou. He is only in his forties."

Wei Guangde replied.

"There's nothing strange about that, it's normal."

Zhang Hongfu smiled casually.

"But he climbed up from Baihu in his twenties, so he is considered very powerful."

Wei Guangde explained.

"Then this person has an extraordinary background. He is from a hundred households. He was promoted to the first level of commander in twenty years, from the sixth rank to the third rank. He was transferred from the north?"

Someone asked in surprise.

"have no idea."

Wei Guangde shook his head. He really didn't know the origin of Yu Dayou. He only knew this person, and Father Wei didn't explain it clearly.

"I have been promoted to six levels in twenty years, and one level in more than three years. There must be someone behind me."

Zhang Hongfu said as he thought, "There is no war in the south. There is some war in Guizhou, Guangxi. I heard that there are rebellions there from time to time."

To be honest, if there is no war in the military position, it is difficult to get promoted.

But if there is a war, that also means there is a risk of losing one's life.

In fact, in the Ming army at this time, except for the border troops, there was nothing they could do. There were very few promotions for officials in the inland guards. Most of them inherited their father's business from son to son and passed it down from generation to generation.

It is possible to be promoted to an official position, but many military attachés will try their best to prevent transfers.

Promotion, that is a promotion in this hospital, is naturally the best.

But once they are transferred to other places to serve, no matter how high the level is promoted, it is likely that their family will no longer be able to get involved in that hereditary position.

"Forget it, just keep your one-third of an acre of land. I don't want my old man to get promoted."

Someone sighed and said at this time.

"That's right, this is good. I hope we Jiujiang Guards will not be sent out to fight again in the future. Many people died this time."

"They continue to be their officials, and we just enjoy life, haha."

"By the way, what business is more profitable now?"

After they started chatting, Wei Guangde suddenly remembered his own affairs and asked.

"What kind of business are you doing? Nowadays, small businesses don't make money, but big businesses require a lot of capital."

Someone next to me answered.

"Do you still have spare money and want to start a business?"

Zhang Hongfu glanced at Wei Guangde and asked strangely.

In his opinion, shouldn't Wei Guangde use these two years to study hard and prepare for the provincial examination three years later?

In fact, Wei Guangde asked this question because his father said that he would give him ten thousand taels of silver this morning. It was impossible for him to be a miser and hide the silver at home.

There are too many financial management advertisements in later generations. Even if there were no financial management advertisements, he would have his own house to rent.

Because of the influence of later generations, Wei Guangde now naturally hopes to find a channel so that the money in his hands can make him rich.

However, he never thought about doing any business to make money.

There were a lot of people today, so Wei Guangde asked casually. Although he didn't expect them to give him any enlightenment, he just wanted to know if there was any business to be done if there was no jujube.

However, Zhang Hongfu's words made it difficult for Wei Guangde to answer for a while, so he had to say perfunctorily: "I have a few hundred taels of silver, and I want to start a small business to make money."

"With a few hundred taels, it's possible to open a Buzhuang grain store, but it's hard to say whether it will make money or not. We don't have many regular customers. Even if we take over someone else's old store, the business probably won't be that good."

"What kind of business is it? You can buy dozens of acres of land for a few hundred taels of silver. Wouldn't it be nice to collect rent every year? You are a scholar after all."

"It's easier to buy land. There will be income every year. If you are doing business, it is best to find a family member to operate it. You are a scholar and you should not be tainted by the smell of money."

Everyone was talking about it, and they all had surprisingly unanimous opinions on Wei Guangde's idea of ​​investing money, which was to buy land and collect rent.

Wei Guangde had long given up hope about buying land.

In fact, two months ago, in the letter written by his father after learning that he was a scholar, he had already asked Wei's mother to help Wei Guangde purchase land.

But the land in this era, despite the drought in Jiangxi this year, still has signs of rising land prices, which means that there is a price but no market.

If people who have land do not need money urgently, who will sell the land?

Moreover, in the minds of Chinese people, land is family property, and only prodigals will sell their property, and only when they are really prodigals will the land flow out.

In this era, land is much more valuable than real estate.

That is why the Wei family wanted to buy land for Wei Guangde, but they still haven't found a seller, which is not suitable.

So, Wei Guangde thought that if he couldn't buy land, he would do business.

During his time in Jiujiang Prefecture, he saw the prosperity of business on the street.

No matter what era, the richest people are always businessmen.

After a good meal, everyone dispersed and went home.

Wei Guangde and Zhang Hongfu were on the same road. As they walked on the road, Zhang Hongfu asked for no reason: "Guangde, if you really have a few hundred taels of silver and want to make some money, you might as well take it out and lend it out."

"Money? Usury?"

Wei Guangde was surprised.

"Of course, if we have spare money, we will also give it to someone to help lend it out. That thing makes money quickly and steadily."

Zhang Hongfu smiled and said: "Small money can be given to the casino. The gamblers there don't need much money. They all borrow a few taels or dozens of taels of silver and use their houses to repay debts. There are fewer people with land now.

For large money, then find a pawnshop. If you really need it, I will help you find someone for this matter and never let you show up."

"Are you familiar with this business?"

Wei Guangde asked in surprise.

"My second uncle was doing this at first, hehe"

Zhang Hongfu said indifferently, "Later, I got to know more people, and some businessmen asked him to help with other things."