North and South groceries

The bacon and milk tea that Luo used were not free. After these Hu people left Changle County, they often talked to others about the courtesy they received in Changle County in the past few days.

"The magistrate of Naluo entertained us with bacon and milk tea."

"It's all very expensive food. Their special bacon is very delicious, and the price is very expensive. It costs [-] yuan a catty. There is also milk tea made with tea leaves and goat's milk. You only need to drink it once. It will be unforgettable forever.”

"The guards in Changle County are patrolling day and night, and the robbers dare not show up in the city. It's very safe there."

"They take care of the big and small things in the city. The county magistrate Luo paid them very high wages and asked them to be kind to the people and the passing merchants. Those who are not kind will lose their jobs..."

The Hu people who have been to Changle County during this period of time are all talking about the same thing, and these words have been passed on from time to time, and soon spread in Dunhuang, Jinchang and other places.

After these words were spread in the market, the fastest responders were still merchants in these places.

It is the same as when tofu first appeared in Changle County. Although they don’t like the behavior of Changle County people robbing them of business, they don’t reject new things. They are curious about the legendary milk tea and bacon. In addition, I also hope that they can bring more benefits to myself.

All of a sudden, many rich merchants from the Dunhuang and Jinchang areas went to Changle County one after another, and the business of the restaurants and wine shops in the county also benefited from it.

"Mingfu, these people are obviously not real Hu merchants, they just came to inquire about our situation, why do you give them bacon and milk tea?"

On this day, Luo Yong met a shopkeeper in a guest house on the street, and the man said to Luo Yong very angrily.

Luo Yong heard about it, and asked him with a smile: "Why, haven't you made any money in your shop these days?"

"But they are here to grab business!" The purpose of these people coming to Changle County was not pure at all, which made the store very angry.

"A Ma, you are a businessman." Luo Yong patted the honest man on the shoulder and said to him:

"For a businessman, contacts and channels are very important. They are as important as roads on the wasteland. What a great opportunity right now, why don't you know how to cherish it?"

"..." The shopkeeper named Ah Ma was speechless for a while after hearing these words.

This honest man who lived in a small western town in the closed seventh century only knew how to run his own inn every day. He was happy when the guests came, and angry when his colleagues came. He never knew about the problems of connections and channels. To think, there is no such concept at all, he will only walk on the ready-made road, never thought of relying on his own strength to build a road.

"So many people have come to our county in the past two days, and those who come are guests. I hope you can show these guests the mind and tolerance of our Changle people."

In future generations, it is quite common to have exchange meetings between peers like this. People in the same industry gather together to exchange information and obtain resources. This time they are in Changle County as the host. This is actually a Great publicity opportunity.

Luo Yong has not been idle for the past two days. He kept expressing his goodwill to those merchants, caring whether they would live comfortably in the city. They established friendship, sent out several baskets of bacon as a meeting gift, and even generously told them how to make milk tea.

"Then, then I'll go back first."

After listening to Luo Yong's words, Ah Ma finally remembered how much effort the new Luo county magistrate had made in order to give them a good reputation in Changle County and let more businessmen come here. Why doesn't his stupid head know how to think about it.

Not only was County Magistrate Luo not angry with him, but he was reminded to use this time to develop himself, which made him feel very ashamed.

"Go, you should pay more attention these few days."

Those who came from the surrounding areas probably had bad intentions. If they were not careful, the image and reputation they have built up in Changle County over the past few days may come to naught.

After doing the ideological work for Ah Ma, Luo Yong hurried back to the county government office. A batch of mutton was being smoked in the backyard of the county government office. If there were no accidents, it should be able to be smoked today.

The young county magistrate hurried past the street. In the shops on both sides of the street, some people were drinking and eating vegetables at this time.

These people are generally a bit more generous than the Hu merchants, and [-] Wen a catty of bacon is also placed on the table in large plates.

"Brother, look at Naluo County Magistrate, what kind of medicine is sold in the gourd?"

There was a young merchant who was a little puzzled. They came here to inquire about it, and to see if they could steal some teachers. How could they be tricked by the county magistrate of Luo, making them feel like they were celebrating a festival in Changle County? Instead of showing a defensive posture, they treated them as distinguished guests.

"This coffin board is not simple." His elder brother stroked the stubble on his chin and said with a smile.

The last time the cook in their shop came here to learn tofu dishes, and stayed in Changle County for a few days. After returning, he always said that the Magistrate Luo of Changle County was a good person. Let him learn with him, and he is very kind, so he doesn't like to listen to their masters saying that this is not good.

Judging from the situation in the past two days, these merchants and wealthy households who came back this time probably can't say that Luo Yong is not good after they go back.

I also ate bacon, drank milk tea, and the store greeted me thoughtfully. The county magistrate Ren Luo even smiled and asked you if you lived well, but there was something wrong with the hospitality, and even announced the method of making milk tea. As far as this is concerned, who can say what is wrong, even if there is, it is very few people.

"No matter how hard he tries to figure it out, isn't this Changle County Changle County?" said the younger brother.

"In two or three years, this small county will probably change its appearance." His elder brother has great confidence in Luo Yong.

"With just a few hundred households, no matter how hard you try, can they still produce flowers?" Although Changle County in the past two days is like a festival, compared with their busiest time in Dunhuang, it is not the same as that of the countryside. General weed collection.

"Just look at it." The young man is full of enthusiasm, Yelang is arrogant, he doesn't like this or that, it doesn't make sense, and there will be times when he will suffer in the future.

At this time, people in other shops were talking about Luo Yong and Changle County.

"The magistrate of Luo County is really devoted to Changle County."

"Tsk, I can't compete, and they will definitely take a share of the pie in the future."

"You don't need to worry too much, how many merchants are there in Changle County?"

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"The milk tea is really good. After two days and go back, we will start to cook it in our shop."

"It's just the tea leaves..."

"Send someone to buy it. If Dunhuang doesn't have it, go to Liangzhou City."

"Yes, there are, but the number is probably very small."

"It doesn't matter if the price is higher."

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"What do you think of the bacon?"

"The taste is really good, but the price is more expensive."

"It's good to take some back and sell them in the shop, but you won't make any money."

"Thirty Wen is basically the top, and if you add more, few people are willing to eat."

"I don't know if he can reduce the price a little more."

These people were talking here, and not long after, they saw the servants of the county government walking through the street in front of the shop carrying loads of bacon.

The smell of the mutton just out of the smokehouse is undeniable. The guards also released news along the way, saying that if the bacon is sold loose, it will cost 25 Wen a catty, and if it is sold for more than a load, it will be charged 23 Wen. For money, more than five dan will be charged 22 Wen, and more than ten Dan will be charged [-] Wen.

Those merchants and wealthy households who wanted to buy bacon followed the servants who carried the burden and went to their government-run shops one after another. They were also worried that they would be robbed first and they would not be able to buy them if they went late.

The original 25 Wen per catty of bacon was not cheap, but compared with the previous price of [-] Wen per catty, it saved five Wen at once, and many people felt that it was a good deal.

Besides, most of these merchants also have some vision. The bacon in Changle County is really delicious, and it will become famous in a short time. In this case, it is better to buy it later than to buy it early. Even if you don’t make money, you can’t fall behind others. .

The loads of bacon were finally placed in the yard, and many people gathered around the bacon to pick and choose.

Not long after, Luo Yong also came over with a smell of bacon. He casually took a few pieces of bacon from a basket woven by red willow and rattan, and asked him to slice them into thin slices on the spot. He asked everyone in the yard to taste and test the bacon. Batch bacon quality.

The bacon that has just come out of the smokehouse tastes really unusual. Someone tasted it, and Dang even decided to buy it.

"Let's buy a load together, and each of us will share half of the load, how about that?" someone said to an acquaintance around him.

"Half a load is too little, if you don't want to buy two loads together, if you only want half a load, I'll take a load and a half." Fang Yan said.

"Why does your little shop need so much bacon?" The man was surprised.

"In a few days, the Hu merchants from the desert will come. Our year-round is only for these few months. The bacon is safe, so it's okay to buy more." The other party explained.

"Changle County is also very close. If you don't have enough, you can just buy it. Why buy so much at once?"

"Although Changle County is close, this bacon may not be available all the time. Brother, you need to be decisive. Don't wait until you can't buy it, and then get angry there."

"Hey, how much do you two want to buy?"

"I haven't decided yet."

"Not like this, how about the three of you and me buying five loads together?"

"So much?"

"Not too much, not too much. If you two are afraid of too much, you can ask for less. I want two and a half loads, or three loads is fine."

"I want a load!"

"If you want one load, if you want two and a half loads, I'll take one load and a half, how about it?"

"Can!"

The few of them have just decided that the one who moves faster has already been weighed on the scale.

More than five loads will be charged at 23 Wen a catty, and more than ten loads will be charged at 22 Wen per catty. Many merchants with stronger financial resources can buy five and ten loads alone without having to find someone to buy together.

"The meat that has just been smoked still has a lot of moisture. After hanging on the beam for a while, it will inevitably lose some weight."

Someone here weighed out ten loads of bacon, and Luo Yong asked him to put one or two more bacon on top of each basket, making up for the weight that would be lost after the water was lost.

"Magistrate Luo is generous!"

"This deal is really well done!"

"Hurry up, weigh five loads with me."

"I want ten loads."

"We also need five loads."

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The original weight difference, if Luo Yong kept silent, these merchants would not complain even if they took care of it themselves. Everyone has eaten bacon, and they all know that the meat will definitely become lighter if it is hung to dry.

They didn't say anything at the moment, Luo Yong himself stood up and said that he would supply them with some bacon. Such an attitude made these merchants feel very comfortable, even if they just bought bacon with good money and went home to eat The wealthy households who play are also quite satisfied with this.

Although the second batch of bacon was made too much, how could it withstand the five loads of loads? In the end, except for a small portion left in the shop to continue entertaining the passing merchants, the rest were all sold out. .

After more than ten days, if someone wanted to come to them to buy bacon, they couldn't buy it.

This load of bacon was finally sent to the guest houses where these merchants lived. That night, these people each ordered a lot of good wine and food, and had a good chat with those local shops.

These merchants from Dunhuang and other places are generally smarter than those from Changle County. Many people thought early on that the new Luo county magistrate is used to cleaning up new things. I will come here again to buy. In this way, it is necessary to build a good relationship with the locals. If I can make some friends, I may be able to help buy them.

"Come, come, eat and drink." In A Ma's shop, several merchants sat at the same table with the store owner, A Ma, drinking and eating meat.

"Ama, you county magistrate Luo really has nothing to say." One of the merchants said.

"That's right." His county magistrate was praised, and Ah Ma felt proud: "Since he came, our county has become much more lively."

"I see that Changle County of yours will change drastically soon."

"According to this momentum, it won't be long before your inn will expand."

"Hey, how dare you think about that, it's not bad if you can live in these few rooms."

These few people have been putting high hats on Ama's fans since just now, saying good things one after another, and they don't need money anyway, just say it hard.

They also see that Ah Ma is an honest person, so they want to make him happy. In the future, if the other party can help them, if they ask him to help buy something or something, brother, are you embarrassed?Are you willing to withdraw money?

But I don't know, this seemingly honest man is thinking about something in his stomach right now.

The county magistrate Luo told him some connections and channels today, and he didn't quite understand them, but he understood the words telling him to pave the road by himself. How to pave the road... Thinking this way, Ah Ma looked up again at the people in front of him.

"I don't dare to think about it, think about them in Lishi County."

"Exactly. I heard that Lishi County was quite poor in the past, and it was because of this Luo Sanlang. Look, in this world, is there anyone who doesn't know Lishi County?"

It would be an exaggeration to say that no one in the world knows Lishi County, but the generation of Changle Dunhuang is on the main trading route leading to the Western Regions by the Hu merchants. are relatively clear.

Two years ago, when suet soap woolen sweaters from other places hadn’t appeared much, most of those things came from Lishi, and there were ink bottles, rubber-soled leather boots, automatic umbrellas, and everything, with many patterns. .

In the past two years, suet soap has been everywhere. Most of the woolen sweaters come from Luo Erniang's workshop in Liangzhou City. There are fewer goods in Lishi, but it is said that there are still many Hu merchants. They have spring bearings over there or something.

People from other places may not know about Lishi County, but they are indeed everyone in this area, especially the merchants in the city.

"Ama, this is a good time for you."

"How can it compare with your Dunhuang."

"Hey, here we are, year after year, that's all."

"Just pointing to the summer months, if God refuses to show favor, there won't be much business to do."

"Indeed, if the weather is bad, those Hu merchants will not come." Ah Ma also sighed.

In the past, when the times were good, they could welcome waves of caravans here in Changle County. Although they were just passing by, they could bring some living water to their small county. Life is hard.

"It's just that they don't want to come." A bearded middle-aged merchant picked up the wine cup, took a sip of the dirty wine, sighed again, and said:

"It's not that they refused to come, but that most of the people were folded in the desert."