Farmer's Notes from Another World

Fang Zeng was in a good mood when he was asked about this, and he said directly, "The shopkeeper Chen tasted the water made from the tea leaves I brought, and praised them fiercely. Especially the top-quality tea, shopkeeper Chen said, how much does he have?" How much does it cost. The elder brother of his family works in the Yamen, and every year he gives gifts to his colleagues and superiors, and his hair turns gray every year. Our high-quality tea is more fragrant and delicious than the best tea in the south. Shopkeeper Chen is very happy and ordered it for me I paid five taels of silver and two catties. Shopkeeper Chen also wanted the medium tea and low-grade tea. I was afraid that if we came forward, others would be tempted if they found out. So, I exchanged it directly to him. Although the income is less, but Safe and safe, he gave a tael of silver for a catty of medium-grade tea, and a tael of silver for five catties of low-grade tea."

Fang Zhiyuan was surprised by shopkeeper Chen's strong background. He knew that it must have something to do with being able to open such a shopkeeper's house in the town.Now it is not surprising to know that his elder brother works in the yamen, but he somewhat underestimated the consumption level of the ancients, even the smallest bottom of the official class would not hesitate to spend money.His family's top-quality tea has a geographical advantage over the tea in the south. It is made and sold right away. No matter how good the tea in the south is, it will take a month or two before it is made and shipped here.

At the same time, Fang Zhiyuan also agreed with his uncle's words in his heart. After all, they were powerless and powerless. The so-called crime of being pregnant, if they became rich suddenly, they would not be in the way of other people's eyes.Besides, shopkeeper Chen is a real local snake in the town, and the relationship in the yamen is also very good.He is a good person, he gave the tea leaves to him, and he didn't lower the price too much. As for how much he made with these tea leaves, that was his ability.

The most important thing is that tea can be made every year, and this year is just the beginning, so it is good to avoid the risk of sales.He just wants to live a peaceful life in the countryside, but he doesn't want to be targeted for this tea. Although he is not afraid of anyone, it is better to keep a low profile until he is unable to protect himself.

Fang Zeng went on to say: "There is a place to sell this tea, and the price is not low, but it is a difficult problem to pick the young tea shoots. Just the two of us, this low-grade tea is easy to say, and medium-grade tea can also make do with it. This high-quality tea is the most labor-intensive. It happens that high-quality tea is the most expensive, and it costs more than two taels of silver for a catty. We only need to fry twenty catties of high-quality tea, which is a real deal of 50 taels of silver. I can buy seven or eight acres of land, it would be a pity if I missed it."

Seeing Liu Zhuang, Fang Zhiyuan had a plan in mind, and said to Fang Zeng: "Uncle, I saw Liu Zhuang today, and he is not afraid of going into the deep mountains and old forests alone, isn't it time for animals to give birth? Liu Zhuang can't afford to hunt anymore, so we asked him to help pick the buds. Besides, we have a lot of tea trees here. There may not be tea trees in other places. The mountains in Liujia Village can't be done well. Also, let Liu Zhuang pick tea leaves in Liujia Village, so that we can pick more tender buds."

Fang Zeng thought for a while and said, "Huzi, what you said is reasonable, but if people find out about this tea, we won't be able to make this money. I'm afraid..."

Fang Zeng's unfinished meaning, Fang Zhiyuan understands that they can earn so much money because tea is not common here.And if it is known that the tea tree grows on the mountain, then the family that follows the trend must fry tea, and his family will have no advantage.

Fang Zhiyuan was earlier than Fang ever thought, so he had the idea of ​​transplanting the tea tree to his own land, but in the end he thought about it and eliminated it.It's no secret that the country people come and go. They were careful when they made persimmons earlier, but some people saw them. Although they didn't know what they were doing, they all followed Fang Zeng's words.

That's why he didn't touch these tea trees. In the deep mountains, the quality of the tea trees can be better. On the other hand, the most important thing is that they can only see and pick them.For this reason, he knows that more people pick tea faster and earn more, but he still only picks tea with his uncle.The reason is to keep one hand, and wait for them to make money first before talking about other things.

But Liu Zhuang and Fang Zhiyuan also thought about it carefully, firstly, he is a good person, secondly, the tea leaves are to be roasted, and the technology is in his hands, so it is useless for Liu Zhuang to take the tea leaves.Fang Zhiyuan had pity and trust for Liu Zhuang that he didn't realize. Knowing Liu Zhuang's character, he subconsciously believed that Liu Zhuang would not throw away the tea and start a new one even if he knew the tea leaves.

He said to his uncle: "Uncle, this is what I think. You see, this tea has been on the mountain for a long time, and everyone doesn't know it. Let Liu Zhuang pick it. He might be surprised, but he is a good person. If he doesn't spread the word That's no problem. Besides, only we know the skill of frying tea, as long as we don't show our background in front of him, it's basically fine."

Fang Zeng thought about it, so he said: "Well, the three of us can pick some tea from the mountain. So, go to Liujia Village tomorrow to see how the land is doing. We will need food from the field in a few days We have to plow the fields to release water. Just ask Liu Zhuang directly tomorrow. If he is willing, he will pick tea leaves on the first day he goes up the mountain, and I will pick them up later in the evening. It will not delay our frying Tea time."

Fang Zeng also knew Liu Zhuang's grandfather and grandson, and he also felt that Liu Zhuang was a kind and filial person, and besides, this thing also required craftsmanship.After watching it on the mountain for so many years, he didn't even know that this mushroom tree was a tea tree?Watching his nephew stir-frying the tea, how to heat, how to knead, how to stir-fry, all these are skillful.Even if he follows the fire, after such a long time, it is not often that the fire is heated up, and the tea leaves are old.

Time waits for no one. I heard from my nephew that the tea leaves are only available for a month. After passing this village, there will be no such shop.Fang Zeng planned to pick the tea leaves first tomorrow morning, and then go to Liu's house and Liu Zhuang to talk about the tea after the tea leaves are roasted.Calculate the time, when the tea leaves are done, the seedlings are about to drop.

All the tea leaves I brought today were sold. Shopkeeper Chen showed 13 taels for five catties of high-grade tea, five taels of medium-grade tea, and one tael of low-grade tea, for a total of 19 taels.Shopkeeper Chen directly gave 20 taels, and agreed to make it up next time. After working hard for the past few days and earning so much money, Fang Zeng was surprised and even more happy.

No one would dislike having too much silver. Fang had a hard life in his early years, so he knew that it might not be good to have money, but a life without money was absolutely impossible.If they had money back then, his grandma wouldn't have worked so hard, and his brother wouldn't have been looked down upon by Li Fu, and now he and his nephew are the only ones left to depend on each other.No matter what, he must give his nephew a good life, but he must never taste the suffering he has suffered.

Therefore, when he made persimmon cakes and tea leaves, he didn't tell Lin Xin that Lin Zheng was his uncle Lin Cheng, who liked to help others the most.For people of the same clan, he hopes that they can all develop and make the Lin Family Village better and bigger.If he told Lin Xin and Lin Zheng about these two things, it would be fine if Lin Cheng didn't know. If he knew, don't mention other clansmen.He would definitely let Lin Xin and the others take Lin Shuang with him. If the news got out, the entire Lin family village might come to ask him.

When the time comes, he won't be able to earn money himself, and if he is not sure, he will have to complain.This thing was made by his nephew, and he couldn't let his nephew suffer because of his own face and friendship.Of course, if Lin Xin and Lin Zheng's family had something to do, he was absolutely duty-bound.When his nephew is older and has saved money, he will discuss some things with his nephew, and he will also help Lin Xin and Lin Zheng.

Fang Zhiyuan also thought about Da Zhuang and Xiao Zhuang, he thought that he and Da Zhuang and Xiao Zhuang had only played together for less than a year, and they already had a strong relationship. His uncle probably agreed with Lin Zheng and Lin Xin.But it was said that they made this thing together, but in fact his uncle always thought it was his thing, even if he wanted to help them, he would be jealous of him and couldn't open his mouth.

This tea cannot be given to Lin Xin and Lin Zheng, and Fang Zhiyuan is planning to use tea as a way to settle down in the future, so he can tell his uncle that the two companies can cooperate with each other in the coming year, but they have to keep it a secret and not spread it to outsiders.If there are too many things, they are worthless. This not only takes into account the uncle's friendship, but also takes into account the interests of their uncle and nephew.

So, Fang Zhiyuan said: "Uncle, our tea looks okay. Uncle Lin Xin, Uncle Lin Zheng, and our family are all good. Next time when we make persimmons, let them make together, but let them Don’t spread the word, or we won’t be able to sell dried persimmons. Of course, we still have to keep the tea leaves a secret.”

Fang Zeng looked at his nephew, but he didn't expect his nephew to be so friendly. He looked at Fang Zhiyuan with emotion, and thought in his heart: Huzi is like my brother, with a soft heart and a heavy heart.

Fang Zeng himself knew that in his family, he was the most talkative, and his brother was the one with the most affection.He seems to be good at doing things and being a man, but in fact he is quite indifferent in his heart.If the nephew can think about getting rich together with the Lin Xin brothers, he still thinks of their good, and also takes into account the friendship between his uncle and their two families.

Fang Zeng looked at Fang Zhiyuan with complicated eyes, smiled and patted his head, and said, "Huzi, your thoughts are good, you know that people treat you well, and you treat people well, so don't be that white-eyed wolf. But this matter It's not as simple as you think. As Li Zheng, if he knows how to make persimmon cakes, the people in the village must have some ideas. My uncle, that is, your uncle, is also a good face , if they go to the door in the morning, he will probably just force Lin Xin to share it with everyone. But this thing is for us to make money, so we don’t have to give it to others for nothing, and maybe we have to listen to harsh words. Besides, At that time, Lin Shuang will not be able to let it go when he finds out. At that time, will Lin Xin give it or not? Here, what shall we use to make money? I gave it to him to make money together, not to let him cut off my money Lu, if you take my things as favors and cut off my money, then I will always be unhappy in my heart, and cracks will appear in the best relationship. If you don’t give it, his father and his brothers will not give it to anyone We will let him go. In this way, he will not be a human being inside and out. We are kind enough to complain in the end."

Fang Zhiyuan was dumbfounded when he heard this, and asked: "But this thing is obviously ours. We gave it to Uncle Lin Xin and he can't make it himself. What kind of relationship do those people have with him? Why can they use Uncle Lin Xin's stuff with confidence , isn’t this a robbery?”

Fang Zeng looked at his nephew, smiled, and felt that his nephew was still too young, although he looked prudent in his behavior, but he was too naive because of his sophistication.Said: "These are all from the same clan. They are related to each other. They were also ancestors hundreds of years ago. Others are better, and Lin Xin is a little tougher, so he can suppress it. But Lin Shuang is his younger brother. The old couple of the Lin family know that they are The family has a way to make money, and their lives are good, so how can they just watch him live a miserable life. The persimmons are not difficult, as long as they know the way, they can be sold for money. In the end, Lin Cheng and his wife will definitely tell Lin Shuang Yes. Lin Shuang knows, and Lin Shuang's in-laws will know. And when the time comes, the villagers will not be able to hold back. After all, Lin Shuang is married, and Lin Xin can teach a married man to treat them like uncles. Uncle doesn't care, what can they do?"

Fang Zeng still had something to say, so he didn't mention it since Fang Zhiyuan was still young.The most lacking thing in this world is people's hearts. He is a single family here, and if there is a crooked heart in the village, he is not afraid.But if you are not afraid of thieves stealing, you are afraid of thieves thinking about it. When the time comes, there will be disturbances on the ground, which will only cause trouble.

Fang Zhiyuan thought so too, in modern times, if you have a good way, no relatives or friends would want to get rich.What's more, in this era where the clan is supreme, he is a little careless and takes it for granted.

Not to mention this question anymore, the uncle and nephew rushed to the mountain to pick the young shoots before it was too late.Fang Zeng and Fang Zhiyuan decided to make the high-grade tea and medium-grade tea first, and put the low-grade tea at the end.After all, these two kinds of prices are high and earn more, and they want to maximize their profits.

In the evening, the lamps are lit and the tea leaves are roasted.The next day, Fang Zeng took Fang Zhiyuan to Liujia Village, and Fang Zeng sent Fang Zhiyuan directly to the door of Liu Amo's house.Liu Ahma was in the kitchen cooking chicken for Liu Zhuang to eat, but she heard the sound of mules and carts, so she hurried out to have a look.When I saw it, I found that it was Fang Zeng's uncle and nephew. They thought they were coming to see his farm, so they hurriedly greeted him: "Master Fang, please come in, this is to see the field. Seedlings will be planted in a month's time." Yes, you can take a look."

As he spoke, he quickly poured two bowls of sugar water into the thermos and handed them to Fang Zeng and Fang Zhiyuan.After exchanging polite greetings for a while, Fang Zeng asked, "Ah Liu, is your grandson there? I want to ask him to help me with something."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Liu said, "It's at Liu's house. It's not that during this period of time Ah Zhuang is idle, so I entrusted him to teach Ah Zhuang how to embroider. Ah Zhuang is a brother, and he will go out later. You can't just be good at wielding knives and guns, otherwise, people won't like it." Thinking about Liu Zhuang's temper, Liu Amo was worried, who doesn't this guy like that gentle, gentle, beautiful little brother Well, his family's Ah Zhuang has already had a bad life, and his temper is so stubborn, what will he do when he gets married in the future.

When Fang Zhiyuan heard that Liu Zhuang was going to embroider, he immediately felt a little embarrassed, thinking that Liu Zhuang was a tough guy and took an embroidery needle to embroider, well, Fang Zhiyuan admitted that he was incapable of imagination and couldn't draw it.Fang Zeng quite agrees with Liu Ah Mo's statement, a brother may not grow up well, but he has to be good-natured and capable.

Liu Ahma looked at Fang Zeng and Fang Zhiyuan, thought about it and said, "You guys wait here, I'll call Ah Zhuang." Then she walked briskly to Liu's house.