From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 179

Gang members can be said to be smart enough in their own fields, after all, they have experience.

But in other fields, especially when it comes to big things, they are much duller.

Zhou Yuan said so much, if it was a scholar, he would have understood it long ago, but this group of people just reacted now.

"We set up a gang to make a living and let our brothers have a place to stay."

Boss Lu sighed: "Mr. Zhou is right, this is not a long-term plan. If the court gives an order, we will all die, and we are in danger of losing our lives!"

"And what's the result of being in the gang for so many years? It's all about looking at people's faces. A Cao Ning can shit on our faces."

"We are still like this, not to mention our children and descendants."

Everyone nodded and sighed for a while. Although they seemed glamorous in these years, they suffered a lot.

Old Master Qiu said, "Master Zhou, we are not ignorant of good and bad. We can tell good from bad. As long as you show us a clear way, we will be your people from now on. We will go through fire and water without hesitation."

Old Master Lu also nodded and said, "Yes, as long as Master Zhou doesn't mind, the brothers are willing to follow."

This kind of words is enough for listening. It is not that easy to follow. Zhou Yuan is not a child anymore. He just smiled at this.

He said lightly, "Still the same sentence, stop oppressing the good, including but not limited to collecting protection fees, transportation fees, shop fees, etc., and stop usury. These are all against the law, and the money earned is the hard-earned money of the poor people."

"Your nine gangs add up to four or five thousand people. Can't you find a way to make money?"

Old Master Lu said, "Please speak frankly, Master!"

Wanyan Daichan finally raised her head. She was also curious about what Zhou Yuan could do to find a proper way to make money for this group of people.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Tell the truth about how much you make every year."

Boss Qiu said immediately, "The annual income is about the same. The profit of the brothel and the gambling house is about 200,000 taels. Add some other fees, and the total will not exceed 300,000 taels."

"Of which, it is usually handed over, and the remaining is about 120,000 to 130,000 taels. Thousands of brothers share it. Some get a few taels of silver, and some get dozens of taels of silver. The hall master and the gang leader can get hundreds or thousands of taels of silver. In the end, it is just enough."

"Of course, we also help some dignitaries do some things, and we can earn 20,000 to 30,000 taels of extra money every year. All of this goes into the pocket of our leader."

These data are quite normal and not exaggerated.

Others also nodded.

Zhou Yuan sneered, "With such a small amount of money, you are still criticized and blamed by the superiors. You are really useless!"

Boss Lu was not ashamed, but said happily, "Please give me some advice, Lord Zhou!"

Zhou Yuan said softly, "You have seen the six alleys of the market. I don't need to tell you what the scene is, right? It's all feces and urine!"

"It's the same for every household. The feces in the capital are a headache. You are waiting to dig out the feces."

The gang leaders were stunned, and Wanyan Daichan also laughed out loud, and then said, "Zhou Yuan, I'm eating, don't affect my appetite."

Boss Qiu sighed and said, "So Lord Zhou is Are you kidding us?"

"Playing?"

Zhou Yuan sneered, "There are 1.7 million households in Shenjing, and every household has to defecate. The officials in the inner city have servants and keep it clean, but the smell of feces and urine in the outer city is already stinking!"

"1.7 million households! If there were special people to help them remove feces every month, these people would be eager to pay!"

"People all regard feces as dirty things. They are grateful that they can solve this problem by spending two taels of silver every year."

"1.7 million households, two taels of silver per household, Qiu Yuanren, tell me how much money this is!"

The whole box was silent.

The major gang leaders couldn't help but stand up.

One of the gang leaders was already excited and said, "It's... 3.4 million taels of silver!"

No one could laugh, only shock on his face.

Wanyan Daichan's face also changed slightly, and she looked at Zhou Yuan in horror.

Zhou Yuan said coldly: "Do you know how many people are waiting to pay for your feces? This is the best fertilizer. With it, the farmers will get more!"

"Getting money to dig out the feces and then selling it, the first is 3.4 million taels, and the second is!"

"I tell you, adding up the whole thing, it's 4 million taels of silver per year!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone breathed quickly.

4 million taels! What an astronomical figure!

In fact, Zhou Yuan knew that in ancient times, there were also people who specialized in digging out feces. They charged a high fee and made a lot of money, but it was not until the Qing Dynasty and modern times that a system was formed.

Boss Qiu's voice trembled with excitement: "Yes, 4 million taelsAh, this is much more than what we earn now. "

Boss Lu shouted even louder: "Master Zhou, is this all ours!"

"Nonsense!"

Zhou Yuan glared and said: "Give it all to you, can you hold it! Such a big piece of fat meat, you want to take it all for yourself, how many heads do you have?"

After pouring cold water, everyone calmed down a lot, but they were still very excited.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "I tell you frankly, this job is dirty, tiring and smelly, it is impossible for you to take less."

"My preliminary estimate is that the annual income is about 4 million, and I can leave 1 million taels for your nine gangs!"

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan squinted and smiled: "And this money does not need to be handed in."

The eyes of the gang leaders of the nine gangs were red, 1 million taels, and they did not need to hand it in. My God, the income has increased tenfold!

Zhou Yuan seemed to know what they were thinking, and said in a deep voice: "Don't think it's as simple as just increasing the income tenfold! ”

“You don’t harm the world, but help the people to remove feces. Not only will people not scold you, but they will also think of your kindness in their hearts.”

“In addition to money, you have also gained respect.”

“People are willing to marry their daughters to you, and are willing to let their children follow you.”

“You are a serious business. You can also use this money to open schools so that your descendants can study and pass the imperial examinations.”

“The court will not target you, because without you, the capital will stink.”

“Those who can no longer study, the world of Jin is full of chaos. You can join the army, make achievements, be crowned as a marquis, and bring honor to your ancestors.”

This output almost made the leaders of the nine major gangs kneel down.

Boss Qiu’s eyes were already red, and he choked up and said, “Master Zhou, you don’t need to say anything. The brothers are with you. From now on, if you say a word, the more than 4,600 brothers of the nine major gangs will never say a word! "

"Yes! Thank you, Lord Zhou!"

One by one, the gang leaders knelt down and saluted Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "I don't care about the master behind you, but you must rely on the North City Army and Horse Division in the future. Only the North City Army and Horse Division can guarantee your legitimacy and give you this piece of fat meat to eat."

"If any official wants to suck your blood, you have a place to seek justice. I will make the decision for you."

"Just one word! As long as you do your job well! Even if you make trouble to His Majesty, I can protect you!"

The moral gang leaders of the nine major gangs looked at each other, kowtowed together, and said loudly: "I am willing to serve you like a dog and a horse!"

Zhou Yuan finally stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.

The troubles of the nine major gangs were completely solved.