The happy life of a prodigal

In half a year, a lot has changed, including his body shape.

They have all changed from a fat man with a big belly to a lean and strong man.

The only thing that remains the same is the yearning for his young master and the four years of his hometown.

He opened the letter and read it carefully from top to bottom.

Just looking at it for a while, his eyes turned red.

Because he clearly saw the beginning of the letter, the young master didn't give any instructions, but cared about his body, whether he was fat or thin, how about eating in Nanyang?Can you sleep?

It was the first time he heard these words of concern after he had been with the young master for more than ten years.

Other than that, there are some messy things, such as do Nanyang women look good?

things like that.

Although a bit absurd, he still read it carefully.

In the end, it's business.

After reading the letter, he wiped away his tears, looked at the man, and said, "Are you from the mansion?"

The man nodded hastily, and said: "Responding to Director Bai, the young one just entered the mansion this year. The young one knows you, but you probably don't know the young one."

When Bai Xiaochun heard this, he looked him up and down, and found that this person was indeed somewhat familiar.

It seems to be a later refugee.

After a while, he finally captured something from his memory, pointed at him, and said: "I remember, your name is Zuo Fei. When the young master came back from the Central Plains Road, you were a pawn at the city gate and helped the young master."

Zuo Fei didn't expect Bai Xiaochun to remember him, he smiled, and hurriedly replied: "Boss Bai still remembers the little one, what a small honor, Boss Bai, you remember correctly, the little one is indeed called Zuo Fei.

At that time, after the matter of King Ning was over, the school captain of Chengmen was interrogated and beheaded, and the younger one was also imprisoned in the yamen. It was the young master who sent someone to redeem the younger one.

It was said that the younger one helped the young master, but in fact the young master saved the young one!

Later, you left the mansion and went to Dongnan Road. There were many things in the mansion. Thanks to the young master's trust, the young one took a position in charge and did a good job, so the young master sent the young one to help you. "

Hearing this, Bai Xiaochun smiled, and said: "It's not a slap in the face, after a while, I will lead the fleet out of here, and you will be in charge here, and you will also be the commander."

Chapter 8 The Way of Business

This governor is not a position in the Great Chu court, but just for the convenience of management.

But even so, this position is still a high position.

Because the governor's subordinates are in charge of the elite of the two thousand Shenji Battalion, hundreds of boats, and thousands of boatmen. Besides, there are tens of thousands, 10,000+ taels of silver.

Of course, neither Bai Xiaochun nor Zuo Fei really cared much about these things.

In Fangfu, money and power are all underestimated.

According to someone, so what if you have more money?Can it compare to Baolefang's silver?

The reason why they left their homes and came here was only because of the mission of the young master.

Alone as a stranger in a foreign land, at this moment, the two fellow countrymen looked at each other and were silent.

After a while, it was Bai Xiaochun who spoke first: "Zuo Fei, right? During this period of time, you stay by my side first, and after you get familiar with it, I will do things for you."

"Yes, sir!"

Zuo Fei stood upright and saluted respectfully.

It stands to reason that he should be called the governor, but Bai Xiaochun didn't correct him.

After all, in this foreign land, it is extremely kind to hear the word 'manager'.

He waved his hand and said, "I'm going to discuss something, you stay by my side, if there's nothing else, don't open your mouth."

"The little ones understand everything." Zuo Fei replied.

Bai Xiaochun nodded, looked at the dark-skinned boatman beside him, and ordered: "Take care of the things here, the governor has accounts here, if it doesn't match, I'll ask you!"

Hearing this, the boatman hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Lord Commander!"

Bai Xiaochun ordered a few more people and ordered some things, then turned and left.

In Nanyang, because of the climate, the houses here are not built with stone materials as in Chu State, but more with wood and bamboo, and they are generally built relatively high, commonly known as Diaojiaolou.

But even so, it can be clearly seen that different people live in different houses.

Somewhere in a more luxurious two-storey wooden house.

Bai Xiaochun sat on a grand teacher's chair, and Zuo Fei stood behind him.

Beside him was a dark-skinned guy.

It looks like a Chu person, not a native of Nanyang.

"Brother, to tell you the truth, few Chu people have come to Nanyang these years. It was decades ago that I went to Nanyang. Let me tell you that I have been in Nanyang for almost 30 years. I didn’t see a few people who came from Chu.”

The man looked at Bai Xiaochun, his accent sounded a bit strange.

Obviously from the southeast road.

Bai Xiaochun looked at him, just listened to him, and didn't say anything.

That man was very talkative, chattering here and there, but not talking about business.

Bai Xiaochun was also able to bear it.

No matter what the other party said, he would listen without saying a word.

After a long time, seeing that Bai Xiaochun didn't open his mouth no matter what, the man finally couldn't bear it any longer, and said, "Brother, I know the price of silk and porcelain, and how much they are worth. .

You have so many people and so many ships, and you will not lose much if you transport them all at once.

You bought it so expensive, it's really..."

Having said that, he sighed and shook his head.

Seeing this scene, Bai Xiaochun showed a smile on his face, and said slowly, "I'll tell you the truth, it's not just Chu people who speak Chu language in Nanyang. I'm not looking for you for this business, but you. I was found.

My price is here, no matter who comes, it is the same.

Since you think it's expensive, it's fine, just don't buy it, and you can go. "

Speaking of this, he didn't give that person any time, and didn't save that person any face. He waved his hand and said, "Come on, see off the guests!"

The man was stunned when he saw this scene.

Is there a business like this out there?

Doing business is not all about you quoting a price. If you are not satisfied, you can add some more or reduce some more.

There are back and forth.

What does that mean?

That person was wondering if Bai Xiaochun was cheating on him.

A young servant has already stepped forward and said, "Please..."

Seeing this scene, the man believed that Bai Xiaochun hadn't lied to him.

So, he hurriedly said: "Captain Bai, we can still discuss this matter, discuss it!"

Bai Xiaochun took a sip of his tea, and said flatly: "My notice has already stated very clearly, the lowest price is this much, only more, not less.

To be honest, I didn't expect that someone would lower the price. While I'm in a good mood, hurry up and get out!

Otherwise, I won't be so nice to ask you to leave later. "

Hearing this, the man opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

However, Bai Xiaochun's expression changed, he looked at those boys, and said viciously: "What are you doing in a daze? Why don't you throw him out? Do you want me to break your legs?"

"Yes, Governor!"

When the young servants heard this, they all trembled and hurriedly carried the man out of the attic.

Zuo Fei stood behind Bai Xiaochun, looking at the scene in front of him, he was dumbfounded.

After hesitating for a long time, he still said, "Boss Bai, this tea is only worth ten taels in the southeast road. Even if you include the freight, the ship, the loss, and the lot, it's not worth a tael." Silver?

And this porcelain, a bowl like this, costs a penny at most in Kyoto Prefecture, but now it can be sold for less than a hundred pennies. "

Hearing this, Bai Xiaochun raised his eyes to look at Zuo Fei, and said indifferently: "If that's not the case, why did the young master ask me to wait until Nanyang?"

Zuo Fei was startled when he heard this, but he still didn't understand what it meant.

Bai Xiaochun sighed, and continued: "I waited to come to Nanyang to earn money!"

"But..." According to common sense, Zuo Fei shouldn't ask so many questions.

After all, this matter is the tone set by the young master, so the rest of the people have nothing to say.

But after a while, he is going to succeed Director Bai, so no matter what, he has to understand clearly.

Therefore, I still asked: "But the price is so expensive, can anyone buy it?"

After Bai Xiaochun arrived in Dongnan Dao, his temper gradually became stronger. Like his young master, he was especially annoyed by those who asked questions.

But he also knew that Zuo Fei was going to take over his class, so he replied very patiently: "Tell me, how much money can a good Longjing be sold for?"

Zuo Fei is not in charge of the purchase of the house, so he is really not very clear about these things.

In addition, his family is not rich, so he hesitated and guessed: "It should be more than one tael of silver, right?"

"The worst thing is ten taels of silver and one tael!"

Bai Xiaochun looked at Zuo Fei, and taught: "The young master said that demand determines the market, and the market determines the price. In Nanyang, the ten-cent tea is the best Longjing tea. Do you understand?"

Chapter 8: Go or stay, choose by yourself

Although Zuo Fei's family is poor, he has no culture and can't read a few words, but after all, he has been a steward in the Fang Mansion for a period of time, and he has seen the world.

Hearing Bai Xiaochun's words, he instantly understood what was going on, nodded, and said, "I understand."

While talking, a young servant came in, stood upright, saluted respectfully, and said: "Lord Governor, some people came outside and said they wanted to discuss a business with you. "

Bai Xiaochun nodded and said, "Let them come over."

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

The boy responded, turned and left, and after a while, several people entered the room.

After taking a seat, each bids.

One bid is higher than the other.

Things that sold for one penny in Kyoto Prefecture were sold for two hundred pennies here.

Zuo Fei was dumbfounded, almost speechless.

Bai Xiaochun had a calm expression on his face, obviously he had seen everything through.

In the end, the most suitable price was found for each item, or the price that both parties were satisfied with.

At the same time, Bai Xiaochun looked at several Nanyang merchants, and said, "In addition to selling these things, there are also some things we want to buy."

purchase?

Several merchants looked at each other.

I don't quite understand.

The state of Chu has a vast territory and abundant resources, so I need to buy something from Nanyang.

Bai Xiaochun winked at the boy.

The boy brought up something.

After everyone saw it, they immediately understood, and they all asked, "Does the governor want to buy rubber?"

Obviously, Bai Xiaochun didn't know what this rubber was, but he still nodded solemnly and said, "It's rubber."

This rubber is a material often used by local aborigines.

It seems to flow down from the tree, and then add some things to dry, how to make it, he is not very clear.

But at the request of the young master, he still wrote this thing into the letter.