In short, Shenxian brand cigarettes have now become a hard currency like silver and are also a symbol of status. Only nobles can afford Shenxian brand cigarettes. Perhaps Guo Zhiyuan felt that there was no psychological pressure to harm these people, so he took the high-end route from the beginning and set the price of cigarettes very high, which aroused the comparison mentality of the rich. He had to bring a pack to support his face if he smoked or not.

Guo Zhiyuan divided the cigarette business into three parts, and he accounted for 40% himself, giving Leng Xianning 30% and Sun Chuan 30% because he knew that such a profitable business would definitely attract jealousy. With the background of the Leng family and Sun Chuan's force, others had to think about it even if they wanted to remember it.

Facts have proved that he was very wise to do this. Many people wanted to interfere in the Shenxian brand cigarette business, but when they found out that it was the Leng family's business, they dared not have any bad intentions. Some people didn't believe in evil and wanted to imitate Shenxian brand cigarettes. As a result, they were burned by others not long after they came out. The scene was done very cleanly, without any clues left, and they finally left the government to report to the government. However, Guo Zhiyuan knew that it must have been done by Sun Chuan. His subordinates were all cruel people who had been through life and death at sea. Don't be too skilled in doing such things as murder and setting fire. Of course, when those real big figures realize the huge profits of the cigarette business, it will be difficult for Guo Zhiyuan to monopolize the cigarette business again, but at least no one dares to grab the business in a short period of time.

The cigarette business has a large amount of money earned every day. The cigarette factory has expanded its production scale several times in a row. Guo Zhiyuan has also developed a three-shift working system, which has been produced almost 24 hours a day, but it is still in short supply. Sun Chuan now counts the silver every day and has cramped hands. He smiles from ear to ear every day. He is becoming more and more convinced of Guo Zhiyuan. With funding guarantees, the progress of road construction is much faster. Guo Zhiyuan expects to be able to open half a month at most.

Zhang Cheng also came back from Changle and brought back 2,000 kilograms of sweet potatoes for planting, and almost collected all the sweet potato seeds near Changle. According to Zhang Cheng, the people in Changle are not very interested in growing sweet potatoes and cannot afford the price. Even Chen Zhenlong was reported and locked up in a cell!

Guo Zhiyuan felt aroused when he heard this. Chen Zhenlong could realize the great effect of sweet potatoes, but his knowledge was also very extraordinary. If he could recruit him, he would be a good talent. He hurriedly said to Zhang Cheng: "Zhang Cheng, please go to Changle again and bring more money. You must find a way to rescue Chen Zhenlong. If you have difficulties, you can go to Miss Leng and think of a way through the relationship between the Leng family..."

Although Zhang Cheng didn't know why Guo Zhiyuan attached so much importance to Chen Zhenlong, since Guo Zhiyuan gave such a solemn explanation, he did not dare to neglect it. He hurriedly said, "I will go to Changle tomorrow, and I will live up to the entrustedness of the lord!" Guo Zhiyuan patted his shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work, go and rest first!"

After Zhang Cheng left, Guo Zhiyuan immediately sent someone to find Xu Guangqi, pointed to the carriage of sweet potato seeds, and smiled at Xu Guangqi, "Sir, that day, I told the teacher that there was a solution to the shortage of food in Gutian, and this method was all in this carriage!"

This was the first time Xu Guangqi saw a sweet potato, so he naturally didn't know that this was a crop that he vigorously promoted in the original time and space. He picked up a sweet potato and looked carefully, then broke a piece and put it in his mouth to taste it, and said with some doubt: "This seems to be the rhizome of a certain plant, which can be used as the staple food?"

Guo Zhiyuan nodded and smiled, "This product is called sweet potato, which is produced in Manyizhou. This product is drought-resistant and easy to manage. It is suitable for planting in the barren mountains of ancient fields. It can be eaten raw, barbecued, steamed and cooked before eating..."

Xu Guangqi's eyes lit up and he asked, "I wonder how many stones of production this item can get per mu?..."

"At least ten stones, if the planting is done properly, it may not necessarily produce more than twenty stones per mu..."

"Ten Stones?" Xu Guangqi's eyes widened as he heard this, and he grabbed Guo Zhiyuan's hand tightly and said ecstaticly: "This is true? If you can produce ten stones per mu, this thing is actually a blessing for the whole country of our Ming Dynasty! It can liven up countless people and have immeasurable merits!" However, he was also a meticulous person, and immediately reacted and asked the key to the matter: "No, young master, since you have this magical object, why have I never heard of it before, and why has the court not promoted it vigorously?..."

Guo Zhiyuan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Eating too much sweet potatoes is prone to bloating and sourness, so the people are unwilling to plant them. Everyone is short-sighted. At this time, the weather is good, so there is no worries about food and clothing. But if it is in a natural disaster, it is too late to plant sweet potatoes. Therefore, I plan to use my ancient fields as a pilot, summarize the experience of growing sweet potatoes, and then suggest to the court that it is vigorously promoted to the planting..."

Xu Guangqi clapped excitedly and said, "Young Master is such a great kindness! Please give this matter to me. I will definitely live up to my entrustedness. I will summarize the experience of sweet potato planting and benefit the people of the world!"

What Guo Zhiyuan was waiting for was Xu Guangqi's words. He had already made preparations in advance, asking Chen Xiaodong's military farming army and the Xinxing army to cultivate all the nearby mountains and prepare to try planting sweet potatoes. When the sweet potato seedlings come out, they will be promoted throughout the county. He hurriedly said: "This is a blessing. Mr. You can hand over all other chores to Baidu to specialize in this matter..." Then he told Xu Guangqi some of the precautions about planting sweet potatoes in his memory. Xu Guangqi was already impatient and excitedly went to prepare for planting sweet potatoes.

With Xu Guangqi, the pioneer in promoting sweet potato planting, Guo Zhiyuan got rid of a big worry, but soon someone caused trouble for him, because the new Gutian chief clerk was coming to take office. Before, Guo Zhiyuan was about to take action with Wang Demin when he came back from Fuzhou. However, Wang Demin was shocked and frightened after learning that he was dismissed by the prefect's yamen, and vomited blood and died of death. This guy was a good deal.

As soon as Wang Demin died, Guo Zhiyuan knew that Huang Sihua would definitely not be willing to do so and would definitely send someone to oppose him. Therefore, he knew the news that the new Gutian chief clerk was coming to take office. The new Gutian chief clerk was named Liu Qidong, and he was also Huang Sihua's confidant. He naturally had bad people this time. Guo Zhiyuan now has many secrets, but he was a little unprepared.

This Liu Chief Lieutenant is much smarter than Wang Demin. He has a low attitude and is very respectful in front of Guo Zhiyuan. However, the more he is, Guo Zhiyuan becomes more vigilant. As the saying goes, a dog that bites people does not bark, this kind of person is more terrifying than a fool like Wang Demin who only knows how to rely on power. However, there are too many facts that Guo Zhiyuan has to worry about now, so he has no time to beware of him at all times. He can only let Bai Du watch out for this Liu Qidong, and at the same time give him the most arduous matter of registering a refugee household registration to him. In this way, this guy should have no energy to make things difficult for him!
Chapter completed!