I sell hot pot in Dasong [farming]

Meal delivery is not new in Bianjing City, but most of the errands are run by the waiter in the restaurant, not a special "delivery brother".

The "Takeout Agency" of the Sinan Group is more like a public welfare organization, and its biggest feature is to take care of "vulnerable groups".

Not only give those homeless orphans, the old and the weak, and low-status women a safe place to live, but also allow these people to exchange their labor for wages and give them dignity.

He didn't intend to eradicate feudal diseases by himself, but just wanted to do more with the immediate matter, help a few more people, introduce this concept to more people slowly, and pass it on little by little.

Tang Xuanuo really wrote a note and presented it to the imperial court.

The officials were grateful for Sinan's good deed this time, and immediately issued an order to reward them, not only with real money, but also a great honor - the official's royal pen personally wrote the takeaway agency as "the head of Bianjing charity club" .

Since the officials are giving face so much, Sinan is not polite.

He found someone to carve a monument and stood it in front of the courtyard where the food delivery agency works. The title bestowed by the government was engraved in large font on the right side, the names of the first batch of franchised shops were engraved on the left side, and half a blank space was left on the left side. , until it is full.

The city of Bianjing was boiling, and it was more lively than when the officials gave the word. Every shop came to Wuweishe, crying and shouting to join.

Si Nan would not refuse anyone who came, and with a smile, he handed out small takeaway cards to them, and then, under their earnest eyes, carved the name of the shop on the stone tablet.

Not only food shops, but also jewelry shops, clothing shops, wineries, grain and oil shops, etc.For these merchants, reputation is much more important than the slightest delivery fee.

Not to mention, Sinan really didn't fool them, these people quickly realized the benefits.

Let me talk about the advertisement first. Hundreds of deliverymen are riding bicycles, hanging small flags and shouting in the streets. It is difficult not to be famous.

Furthermore, the women and young riders in the Gaizhi Club had a huge advantage.

In the past, housewives seldom ordered food, which was inconvenient after all.Now it is much more convenient to have a "female rider", and it will be delivered directly to the back house.

The aristocrats seem to follow the trend, ordering "afternoon tea" from time to time, or if any store has new cloth jewelry, they have to go over to have a look, even if they don't like it, it's just a little errand fee.

——This is also a new rule that Sinan added later. If the deal is concluded, the store will pay for the delivery fee, and if the product is returned, the buyer will pay for the errands.

After a few days, the dividends of tea shops, clothing shops, jewelry shops, and incense powder shops have doubled.For the store owner, it is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.

The stele was soon filled.

It was March, the Jinshi examination.

Every day, hundreds of candidates from other places flock to Bianjing. When they ask about new things in Bianjing, they will inevitably talk about this "monument of merit and virtue".

The children called their friends and companions to come to watch and wrote many poems and essays to praise.

Seeing a huge business opportunity, Si Nan took the opportunity to launch a new product in the hot pot restaurant - Jinshi pot.

This is the first time that a hot pot restaurant has launched a four-compartment pot bottom, which combines four flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy. Each flavor has a name with a good meaning: toad palace wins, wins first, gold list title, and ranks among the best.

The powerful advertising effect of the food delivery agency is reflected at this time. When the riders are not delivering food, they will go to the door of the mansion where the students gather to promote in small groups.

The leaflets and display boards are designed to cater to the tastes of readers. They are stylish and elegant, and there are also picture-style menus that make people salivate at the first sight.

The slogan is simple and straightforward: "Jinshi pot, Jinshi pot, after eating Jinshi, you get one."

Even if it is for auspiciousness, all the disciples have to enter the store to taste it.

It was never Si Nan's style to only cut leeks and not bleed.

He put up a display board in front of the store, with sheets of blank rice paper nailed to it, and brushes and ink next to it, as long as students who enter the store can write a poem and invite everyone to comment, the daily first name is free of charge.

This move was originally to give back to the students who came into the store for consumption. As a result, not only did they not lose money, but they also attracted more customers.

Sinan underestimated the pursuit of fame by the students in this era, and also underestimated the influence of his own hot pot restaurant, but any well-connected students have already found out that the high-ranking officials and writers they admire, even the officials, love to come to the restaurant to eat hot pot!

If the poems and essays I have written can be seen by these people, it will be an excellent stepping stone.

For a while, Si's hot pot restaurant was full every day, and the people who came in and out were all gentle and elegant students in green shirts, and the supply of Siwei hot pot was in short supply.

The shop was short of staff, so Sinan went to work in the back kitchen, never idle for a moment from morning till night.

The main store is not big in the first place, and these people came all at once, and they couldn't sit in the private room, so they simply built a few grass sheds in the backyard temporarily, and put stone tables and benches.

Not only did the scholars not dislike it, but they also thought it was quite elegant, and they often wrote poems while eating.

Tang Xuan got off the Yamen and waited for Sinan in the backyard.

No matter how busy Sinan is, he will make dinner for him by himself, or two scallion pancakes, or two bowls of white rice, served with a small hot pot of meat and vegetables, filling and warming his stomach.

After Tang Xuan finished eating, he sat under the apricot tree, waxing his bow leisurely.

Si Nan would come out to see him when he had the time, either to give him two pieces of sweet cakes, or to exchange for a cup of hot tea, and the two held hands and talked, sweet as a young couple in love.

Occasionally, some students could not get used to it, and showed disdain, saying that they had insulted private documents.

Without Sinan opening his mouth, the guest next to him turned back: "You are from other places, and you don't know the situation. It's not easy for Si Xiaodong's family and King Yanjun to come all the way. If the two of you don't get married, the people in Bianjing City won't agree. !"

Juzi was shocked when he heard the words, "Is that the King of Yan County?"

The legendary King Yan who can stop children from crying at night by sealing his throat with an arrow?

Jingcheng Juzi smiled and said nothing.

When you weren't with Xiao Dong's family, who didn't walk around seeing King Yan?Now, the street vendors dare to talk to the king of the county. Although the king of the county is serious, he will stop and nod.

It's all thanks to Si Xiaodong's family!

The foreigner was stunned when he heard it.

As expected of the capital city, men and men are so aboveboard.

Finally finished his work, Sinan smelled of hot pot all over.

Tang Xuan's cleanliness addiction was temporarily closed, and he took his hand and walked home, talking homely while walking, and he felt like an old couple again.

"Officials say Jinshi pot is very good, with four flavors of sour, sweet, bitter and spicy, which is the way to study and the taste of life." When he was with Si Nan, Tang Xuan never cherished words like gold.

Si Nan smiled, "Then I'll make a copy tomorrow, and you can send it to the officials to taste."

Tang Xuan nodded, and said again: "Master Ouyang was also there when he said this. He is very interested in the poems on the exhibition board. If there are any good ones, you can show them to him."

Si Nan was overjoyed, "If Master Ouyang can be favored, it will be a great thing for the disciples! I will ask someone to sort it out tomorrow, don't worry about taking all the good and bad ones, maybe Master Ouyang has a discerning eye, You can see the advantages that ordinary people can't see!"

Tang Xuan hooked his lips, but did not correct his random words.As long as it comes out of his mouth, the county king will never tire of hearing it.

Si Nan shook his hand, "I just want to discuss something with you. Today, I heard from brother Zixu that some sons are from poor families and cannot afford to live in mansions. With the aid of Buddhist temples and Taoist temples, they can't afford three meals..."

Tang Xuan nodded, and his voice was low: "Although the imperial court allocates money and food every year, it's a drop in the bucket when it's distributed to all the candidates. It's okay if you can pass the exam, but once you fail, it will be difficult to raise even the travel expenses to go home."

Every time the imperial examinations are announced, everyone's eyes are on those "proud and horseshoe sick" Jinshi who are on the list, and few people pay attention to those frustrated people who are "Jiang Feng Yuhuo vs. Mianmian".

Tens of thousands of applicants fail every year. I don’t know how many people are poor and sick. They have no money to return to their hometowns, live on the streets, and even commit suicide by throwing themselves into the river.

"I thought of a way to set aside part of the money from the hot pot restaurant's profits to set up a 'bursary' to help those students from poor families, so that they can eat, clothe, and study with peace of mind, okay?"

When Sinan was in elementary school and junior high school, the hot pot restaurant at home hadn't opened yet, and his father set up a stall on the street from dawn to dusk, and the conditions were very poor.

The school learned about his situation, and in addition to the tuition and book fees that were originally exempted, it also exempted him from tuition and miscellaneous fees, school uniform fees, and meal fees.

Because of his personal experience, Sinan knew exactly what kind of seed this planted in a young man's heart.

Tang Xuan stopped, looked at the crystal light in his eyes, and said hello slowly.

His youth always shines like this.

Every time, when he thinks the boy is good enough, he can always get better.

***

Sinan has always had a strong ability to act. In just three days, he not only spread the news of the bursary all over the streets, but also arranged "student apartments" for students who have no money to live in hotels.

The apartment has bedding, spring shirts, a public study room for reading and studying, and three meals a day.

It's not free, but to write a poem, or praise how prosperous Bianjing is, or how delicious Kuwasi's hot pot is.

One poem, one month's residency for one bed.

As for those quilts and spring shirts, they are only rented and not given away, and they have to be returned when they leave for the next class of students to use.

This is more precious to students than free.

While doing good deeds, Sinan took care of their sensitive hearts.

Si Nan's move caused a sensation in the entire court.

Prior to this, whether it was the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Hebei Salt Affairs, or the strange tricks he thought of when he opened the hot pot restaurant, it was all clever ideas and small tricks for Baiguan.

At this moment, no one thinks so anymore.

Selecting scholars through the imperial examination is a major event for a country and a dynasty, and the court can't take care of everyone. He is a mere merchant, but he is willing to spend a lot of money to come up with such an idea.

This is no longer just for the sake of fame.

Without the official's opening, the minister of the household department submitted a booklet and asked for funding for the "student apartment".

The big merchants and big country gentry in East and West Beijing received the news, and all those who were capable, either sincerely for the students, or wanted to gain a good reputation, donated generously.

More and more "student apartments" were built in Bianjing City, and more and more money flowed into the "bursary" account in charge of Sinan.

Sinan was about to wake up laughing from his dream.

I was already prepared for a hemorrhage, but suddenly, countless people came to deliver blood packs, this is really...

Si Nan was overjoyed, and made 99 yuan of "step-by-step cakes" and sent them to the officials.

With the intention of showing off, the officials donated it to all civil and military officials.

Civil and military officials were filled with emotion.

Why isn't King Yan the son of the official family?

It's not that Yanjun Wang is so good, the main thing is that Song Dynasty lacks a queen surnamed Si!

In order to make Sinan look good, and to encourage the students, the officials chose a sunny and clear day to go around the students' apartment.

Seeing so many glittering big figures in one breath, the students were dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.

The official was more cordial than usual, sitting in the common study room with the students, and said many words of encouragement in a gentle and gentle manner.

The adults who stood at the top of the court sat with the officials in such a dignified manner, only one table away from the students.

The students' eye circles were red, and they secretly made up their minds to work harder and harder to become people like them.

The student apartment is not only convenient for thousands of students, but also convenient for the cubs.

The little guy specially applied for day school, and spent time in the student apartment after school, listening to the students talking about poems and criticizing articles, like a little sponge soaked in the bath, eagerly absorbing knowledge.

For the sake of learning, the little guy is never shy, and he will boldly ask for advice when he encounters something he doesn't understand.

A student from Sichuan, surnamed Qiao and surnamed Xian, was startled when he saw the cub for the first time, thinking that he was very similar to the young son of his mentor's family.

Because of this relationship, he is very patient with the cub and will take the trouble to answer his questions every time.

Xiao Zai is also very clever, and from time to time he will ask Erdou to make some snacks for Qiao Xian.

One big and one small get along very well.

Qiao Xian gradually discovered Xiao Zai's talent in reading and politics, and felt more and more regretful, so he couldn't help but write an article, discussing why people with diseases can't take part in scientific examinations, and can't enter the court as an official.

This article caused a wave of heated discussions among students.

Some people supported Qiao Xian, hoping that the law could be adjusted; more people held a pessimistic attitude, thinking that they were talking nonsense.

At first, Sinan was worried that Xiao Zai would feel uncomfortable when he heard these words. Unexpectedly, the little guy's eyes were shining, and Zai Zai memorized quickly, wishing to move his bow left and right, for fear of missing any wonderful words.

Si Nan couldn't help laughing.

As expected of his own cub!

The debate is not over yet, and it has spread from the student apartment to various post houses and mansions.

The students spread out from "whether a person with a disease can be an official" and talked about the lack of politics and laws in this dynasty.

There was a student surnamed Liu who was very radical and bold. He believed that the country was full of shortcomings, from officials to prime ministers to civil and military officials.

The incident happened at a hot pot restaurant, and Si Nan happened to overhear it.

He almost thought that the real warrior's surname was Su Mingzhe. When Su Zhe took the exam, he wrote more than 6000 characters, scolded the officials, the chief executive, and the three envoys, and finally passed the exam. .

Officials read his articles and praised him as a prime minister.

This is Da Song!

This is the literati of the Song Dynasty!

However, Si Nan is just a hotpot restaurant owner, and he doesn't have the backbone of a literati, so he dare not let such remarks spread from his own restaurant.

So, he came out of the back kitchen without taking off his apron, so he started arguing with the student surnamed Liu.

Si Nan asked: "Since you think that the country is useless, then you say, which dynasty and generation are clean and bright, and can be praised by others?"

Liu Shengdao: "Xiaosheng thinks that the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, Qin Emperor, Han Dynasty and Wu are not good enough. I study hard and hope that one day I will become an official in the court. It is not for my own benefit, but to help the community, plead for the people, and realize the great unity of the country."

Si Nan believed that what he said was sincere.

Young people of this age have such a spirit, and at the same time, they are easy to fall into the vicious circle of idealization. Once they find that the actual situation does not match their imagination, they will become cynical.

Sinan caught the loophole in his words: "You also said that no dynasty or generation is good enough, how can you create the best? Even if you can do better than the predecessors, how do you know that the future generations are not good enough?" Will surpass you?"

A single sentence made Liu Sheng tongue-tied.

The rest of the students couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

Si Nan scanned everyone's faces, and said unhurriedly: "You have studied the 'Five Classics' and read "Han Feizi", you should know that everything has disadvantages and advantages. , can also kill insect eggs and herald a good year; for example, although the mountain road is dangerous, it can be seen with beautiful scenery and far away from the hustle and bustle... It should be viewed with a dialectical perspective."

Although the students don't know what "dialectical vision" is, they understand his metaphor.

Si Nan continued: "The government of the country is benevolent, and never kills civil servants, especially lenient and upright ministers. Today, the emperor can set an example for a benevolent monarch, so that there will be a grand event where the talents of the world return to Bianjing today."

"In the past, there was Fan Gong who was worried about the world's worries, and then he was happy with the world's joy; now there are four truths in the court, gathering the world's hope; later there are such virtuous and talented people as Wang Jiefu and Sima Junshi, why worry about the country's prosperity , the people are not rich?"

When everyone heard the words, there was a longing look on their faces.

If you are lucky enough to serve as officials in the same dynasty with these people, it will not be in vain for them to study hard for more than ten years.

Si Nan said back to the original topic: "Liu Sheng thought that the country was full of shortcomings, but I think this is a prosperous age."

"What do you mean sir?" Liu Sheng was not as radical as before, but asked for advice humbly.

Si Nan asked back, "What do you think is a prosperous age?"

"All nations come to court, and there are thousands of miles of fertile fields, and there is no hunger on the road."

Si Nan smiled and said: "For the people, it's too far away for all nations to come to court and fertile land for thousands of miles. It's more practical not to be hungry. The frontier is stable and there is no war. The superiors govern with benevolence and don't impose excessive taxes. That's enough."

"I'm just a humble man who was born in such a prosperous age, and I'm always grateful. As for you, you are all the pillars of the country."

Sinan's eyes fell on each student, gentle but firm, "Nowadays, reading books is sensible, talking about political affairs is not for venting emotions, but for one day to be able to practice in a down-to-earth manner in the future."

All the students were startled.

He gave Sinan a deep bow.

The sage said: Three people must have my teacher.

The ancients said: Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books.

They have seen it today.