North and South groceries

Luo Yong heard that Ma Feiyang had gone to Chang'an City recently, and originally planned to wait for him to come back, and then discuss with him about the cushion, but unexpectedly, Ma Feiyang did not wait, but Du Xi came.

Du Qilang brought enough money this time. Not only did he redeem his jade pendant, but he also bought a lot of things from Luo Yong. To be swept away by him.

This time when he went back, Du Xi himself did some research on cashmere. With this understanding, he realized that cashmere is such a rare thing.

Usually, those goats don’t have cashmere on them. Only when the weather is cold enough will the goats grow cashmere. Each goat only has a little bit of cashmere, and they have to work hard to separate them from the wool. Including the artificial materials for dyeing and weaving, a pair of socks only sells for [-] yuan, which is simply too affordable. Instead of spending that effort to make it yourself, it is better to buy ready-made ones from Luo Yong.

In addition to socks, he also bought a lot of cushions, and also bought a whole car of fermented bean curd.

At the beginning of spring this year, the things he brought back were all exchanged for good prices, even the few items he gave to his mother-in-law, and they all slowly got back the benefits. The old couple had money in their hands. With a slight leak between the two fingers, Du Xi's childhood was very nourishing.

After talking about the business, Luo Yong and Du Xi sat in the living room and talked, and then Du Xi told Luo Yong about the recent situation in Chang'an City.

"...Last month, there were some craftsmen from Hedong who were walking in Chang'an City, saying that they could cook a kang, but they are your disciples?" Du Xi said.

"No." Luo Yong said helplessly, "My disciple was one step too late, and those people moved faster."

It’s just the beginning of September, and last month, that is, August. As far as he knows, Chang’an City should still be very hot in August. Those people who don’t know where they came from have started to do it since then. business.

"At the moment of interest, it is natural to get up early." Du Xi smiled.

"This time when Qilang goes back to Chang'an, can you bring some of my disciples with him? They had previously thought of going to Chang'an City to help others. If Qilang can take care of them for a while, I don't need to worry about anything." Luo Yong took advantage of the situation. Said.

"That's just right, I can rent a few more ox carts from Ma's Trading Company, and buy more things from you to go back, and then I will ask your disciples to help me drive the ox carts." Du Xi was really serious Will make the most of everything.

"That's natural." Luo Yong said, and asked him, "What else do you want to buy?"

"Although there are carpenters who can make Yan Erfei in Chang'an City, there are not so many pinks and bamboos, and there are not so many people who can make bamboo chains."

Du Xi shook his sleeves, reached out to pick up the rough clay bowl in front of him from the low table, and took a sip of clear water.Every move he made was in the manner of a noble young man, but what he said was full of business experience.

"You want to buy bamboo chains from us?" Luo Yong didn't expect that bamboo chains could become an industry by itself.

"How, didn't you expect it?" Du Xi's face was quite smug: "Looking at you like this, you have never traveled far. The goods are on the official road, but you have to pay the fee by car. That Yan'er Fei takes up too much space, and even a bullock cart can't fit a few Yan'er Fei, if it is replaced with bamboo chains, it will be much more."

Luo Yong really didn't think about the toll, so he asked, "How much does it cost to go to Chang'an?"

"It's hard to say." Du Qilang said meaningfully: "The price has to vary from place to place and from person to person."

From Du Qilang's few words, Luo Yong can probably imagine how difficult it is for a businessman to walk outside, not only to beware of bandits and water bandits, but also to be exploited layer by layer.

Like the Mawang family in Lishi County, after these years of operation, they should have cleared some of the checkpoints. If some small traders without foundation, after this exploitation, they can still have a few profits left.

"Sanlang doesn't need to worry too much. The Mawang family in Lishi County also have some skills. Presumably, they should be able to sell your things." Du Xi finally comforted Luo Yong.

Luo Yong knew that he couldn't place all his bets on the Ma Wang family. Given the inconvenience and high cost of transportation, he naturally thought of setting up a branch in Chang'an City.

But this matter can not be so clear with Du Xi.It just so happens that a group of disciples are going to Chang'an this time, and by the way, they can learn more about the situation in Chang'an City.

After that, Du Xi reminded Luo Yong again: "A few days ago, the sage asked me for a question, and he was talking about your Lishi County. I heard from my uncle that the governor of Shizhou also had a statement, talking about the soil on the heated kang. If there are no accidents about dung and swallows flying, the sage should be rewarded."

"Will you announce me to go to Chang'an?" Luo Yong asked.

"Sanlang wants to go to Chang'an?" Du Xi asked back.

"I don't want to." Luo Yong shook his head very simply.

"I don't think so." Du Xi guessed that the sage would not let Luo Yong enter the capital, unless he intended to give him an official position, but Luo Yong is still in the filial piety right now, so he can't be an official.

Besides, in the past few years, the world has been peaceful and the commercial roads have been smooth, and many novelties from all over the world have gathered in Chang'an City. The few things Luo used are not only fresh, but also relatively practical, but in Chang'an City, they can only cause a stir for a while. After that momentary turmoil, the people of Chang'an will soon be attracted by other novelties, and those things that made them feel novel will soon be regarded as ordinary.

In such a big environment, Du Xi guessed that the few things that Luo Yong vacated should not be enough to make His Majesty call him to Chang'an City for a long distance, and there should still be rewards, of course. , nor without the possibility of verbal praise.

In the next few days, Du Xi really started buying bamboo chains in Lishi County.

At Heng's car manufacturing company, the purchase price for a complete bamboo chain is about 25 yuan, but Du Xi's price is [-] yuan. Naturally, those who have chains on hand these days basically take them. He sold it there.

In fact, this somewhat relieved the three of Heng Yu and his son. Since the pottery molds were made, the speed at which everyone can make chains is really much faster now. Less, if you continue to collect like this, I really don't know when it will be exhausted.

At this moment, a buyer of bamboo chains suddenly appeared, and Heng Huai even discussed with his father, or else they would also get some chains from their own warehouse and sell them to the man from Chang'an City?Not only can it be discounted, but it can also make a small profit.

After much deliberation, Hengyu decided not to let him do this, because he was worried that if more people came to collect chains from them in the future, the supply of bamboo chains would be in short supply and the price would remain high.

On the day Du Xi left, Luo Yong drove a donkey cart to see him off, and also his own disciples. From here to Chang'an, it was more than 1000 li. After all, the journey is long and difficult.

With Du Xi around, Lu Yin was also easy to do, so he said that the Du Mansion would invite these people to repair the kang in Chang'an City, and then Luo Yong got the Lu Yin with these disciples without any trouble.

The motorcade went all the way out of the city gate, and went a long way, Luo Yong finally spoke to Du Xi and said, "Qilang is returning to Chang'an this time, can you bring me a gift for someone?"

"Who to send it to?" Du Xiqi asked, this Luo Sanlang is young, and he doesn't look like he has traveled far, so there is actually someone in Chang'an City that he can cherish?

Luo Yong smiled a little embarrassedly. He had never been to that kind of place in his two lifetimes. I don't know if this request would make the other party feel abrupt.

He waved his hand to let the two disciples bring over the peony cushion they had made earlier, and they just held it in their hands and spread it out, revealing the pattern inside.

When Du Xi saw the cushion, his eyes lit up immediately: "Who does Saburo want to give this thing to?" If it's not someone important, why not just sell it to him, he wants to give it to others, and show off the limelight by the way.

"I heard that there is a woman who can sing and dance in Chang'an City. If Qilang knows anyone who can complement this mat, please give it to her for me." The young man looked a little shy.

Although he said this in a subtle way, Du Xi is still young, but he is also a seasoned veteran, so there is nothing he can't understand.Dang even patted Luo Yong on the shoulder and said to him: "I know this matter best, Saburo don't worry, I will help you hand this matter into the right hands."

This is a good thing, hello, hello, everyone, Du Xi is also happy to help, and by the way, she can also make a splash. It's getting harder and harder these days, and the ranks of those competitors are getting higher and higher. It is not easy to be a timeless romantic figure all the time.

Afterwards, Luo Yong didn't send him any more. He stopped the donkey cart and watched the convoy go farther and farther. Not long after they left, the carriage in front of Du Xi started to run, leaving only a row of ox carts slowly on the road. Forward.

Luo Yong knew that Du Xi still kept his men in the team, and he was leading the way in front, so as long as he called in advance, the group behind should not be in any trouble.

"Master, are you going to send that mat to that dusty place?" At this time, Xu Erlang, who had been standing silently by the side, spoke.

"But what's wrong?" Luo Yong asked his opinion.

"It can't be said that it's wrong, I'm afraid that some old-fashioned people will take this cushion lightly from now on." Xu Erlang said.

"It's okay." Luo Yong smiled, and started to drive the donkey back. From here to Xipo Village, there is still a long way to go.

"It doesn't matter whether you are a human being or a business owner. How can you please everyone? As long as there are one or two favorites among ten people, that's enough."

What's the use of getting everyone's favor, since the family doesn't have so many cushions to sell to them.Luo used these cushions this time to target those customers who love bright, gorgeous and coquettish. As for those old-fashioned, let them continue to sit on straw mats.