This land was contracted by me [farming]

Zhao Keran has been so busy recently that he doesn't touch the ground, because the "Diamond" has been exchanged for the Plane Mall, so he doesn't care about the money for labor.He took out the grapes and cantaloupe seeds and asked Fang Zhongyuan to recruit people.

When raising seedlings, he stared at them the whole time. The seeds in the spiritual space were of very high quality.Not only were the seedlings successful, but the sprouts also looked very healthy.

While growing the seedlings, Zhao Keran also asked people to dig the sandy land.This land is like the east wind for grapes and cantaloupe.The seedling time of cantaloupe is shorter than that of grapes, so cantaloupe is planted first.

Dig holes in the sandy soil, the distance between each hole is about fifteen centimeters, and the depth is three to four centimeters.Put about three or four germinated cantaloupe seeds in a pit, and then cover it with soil, with a thickness of about two centimeters.

Once planted, wait for seedlings to emerge.

"If the seedlings are unearthed and found to be short of seedlings, they have to be replenished, and someone must be watching the field all the time." Zhao Keran rubbed his waist, he was sore after planting for a long time, and asked Fang Zhongyuan, "How are the grape seedlings growing?" gone?"

Fang Zhongyuan covered the cantaloupe he planted with soil, and replied, "Come on, it's only two days."

"Grapes are not the same as cantaloupe. The deep plowing should be about [-] inches. After deep plowing, it is best to irrigate the field with farmyard manure. If the farmyard manure is not enough, let Du Youwei harvest it immediately, and it will take time to fertilize. "Zhao Keran pointed to the remaining sandy land, about four acres of land, "Grapes need to be trellised, and the distance between seedlings should be larger. When I go back, I will write some points for you. The supermarket will open later. I'm afraid I don't have that much time to come here."

Fang Zhongyuan nodded and said yes.

Zhao Keran also took a look at the watermelon and sweet potato, both of which are growing very gratifyingly.He didn't encounter the pests he was worried about, so he was lucky.The acre of sweet potatoes planted in the first-class field before also looked very good.Now I am waiting to harvest watermelons in summer and sweet potatoes in autumn.

Zhao Keran, who was busy farming, also sent a greeting card to the Xu family.Unfortunately, Xu Wenwu followed Xu's caravan to the south to sell fine salt.Not only him, but also those companies with salt mines in Jingyang have gone.Everyone wants to conquer the fine salt market in the south and make more money.It will take some time to come back.

The land is almost ready, Xu Wenwu finally came back.If you rush to the day before the supermarket opens, you will also pick a day.

Xu's mansion is not dilapidated like the county government office, its wealth is overwhelming, almost catching up with Zhao's mansion in Fengyang.

The roofs of many houses are covered with glazed tiles, and the wood and stone carvings are exquisitely crafted, which perfectly interprets the term "carved beams and painted buildings".

"What's the matter with County Magistrate Zhao?" Xu Wenwu actually didn't want to see Zhao Keran. For some reason, he always felt that if he met Zhao Keran, he would definitely lose his coat.

Zhao Keran took a sip of tea, and put it aside when he found the tea was not tasty, "Master Xu, do you know that the Xu family is the only one who used the 'beach sun method' salt recipe?"

Xu Wenwu really didn't expect it, he wondered: "Why didn't he want Wang Huaiyi?"

"No." Zhao Keran shook his head, and continued: "Other than the Xu family, the only ones who have salt lakes are Wang, Sun, Qian and Fan's family. They don't want any of them. I guess it's because they discussed it and they want to plan something. This kind of thing, as long as the benefits are let out, it’s not like clear water for silver.”

Xu Wenwu frowned and thought about Zhao Keran's words, what Zhao Keran said was actually correct, it would be understandable if there were no family members.However, several companies don't want it. If there is no trick in it, no one will believe it.

"They are going to be colluding, and then sell my Xu family's salt lake and get the salt making recipe for nothing?" Xu Wenwu thought for a while, then shook his head, "That's not right. Their lips are dead and their teeth are cold, they wouldn't be so stupid. Could it be , to steal?"

Zhao Keran smiled, "What method they want to use, and whether they understand it or not, it's beyond the guesswork of you and me."

Xu Wenwu looked solemn, and recalled, "When I was selling salt in the south these days, I met the Fan family. In order to win the share, I set the salt price lower than his family. No wonder old man Fan said that I would not laugh for long , are you ready to plot against my Xu family?"

"They can count you, the only breakthrough is 'private salt', you don't have 'private salt', can't you do it?"

"This is impossible!" Xu Wenwu refused, "This salt lake is the foundation of the Xu family in Jingyang. If it is reported to the salt tax, it will lose more than half of the income!"

Zhao Keran had expected that Xu Wenwu would refuse, "What if I can convince the salt officials to designate Xu's family's salt as official salt, and let the whole Yuan know the name 'Xu Yan'?"

Let the whole Dayuan know that Xu Wenwu has no way to refuse such a great reputation. He asked, "Why does County Magistrate Zhao help the Xu family like this?"

Zhao Keran smiled slightly: "It's not helping you, it's just to let more people eat salt."

Xu Wenwu was shocked, he really underestimated this little county magistrate.

"Also, even without the big salt tax as the basis, there are other things." Zhao Keran mysteriously took out a cloth bag from his sleeve, pushed it in front of Xu Wenwu, and nodded his chin, "Open it and see look."

Xu Wenwu picked up the cloth bag suspiciously, opened an opening, and looked in.After only a moment, he immediately put it away, and he looked around subconsciously.Fortunately, he closed the door when he asked his servants to exit.

"Where did the magistrate of such a high-quality gemstone come from?" Xu Wenwu's hands trembled a little, thinking of the shimmering light on the gemstone just now, "No, it's not right. This is no longer high-quality, it's simply It's the best!"

"What's all this?" Zhao Keran continued: "Master Xu wants it, but I have more. It's just that I want to discuss a deal with Master Xu. I don't know if Master Xu wants to hear it?"

Xu Wenwu is a smart man, Zhao Keran didn't want to say it, so he didn't ask any more.As for the business, "Of course, what does County Magistrate Zhao want the Xu family to do?"

Zhao Keran had tested the hardness of the spiritual core before, it was a bit like jade.Not as hard as a real diamond, but brighter than a diamond. "Use these gems to make jewelry and open up the luxury market. Does Patriarch Xu want to make money from the real gold and silver of those aristocratic families in the south?"

think!Of course I want to!

"I'll deliver the raw materials, and Master Xu is responsible for the production of carvings and sales. What about the final share, [-]-[-]?" Sales is a tiring job. In addition to being sent by contacts, you have to be responsible for transportation and build momentum.Zhao Keran wanted to be a leisure shopkeeper, so he didn't want to take advantage of others too much.

Xu Wenwu didn't expect that Zhao Keran would share the benefits with him equally. You must know that although gems are rare in the market, there are some.But the gemstone that Zhao Keran gave him was a rare gem.It was as if there was light lingering on the gemstone, showing off so much that people couldn't take their eyes off, and he could faintly see plant dark patterns in the emerald.

The Zhao family is worthy of being a noble family, and this family property is beyond their reach. Xu Wenwu didn't dare to covet too much, so he said: "The Xu family only needs [-]%."

Zhao Keran guessed that the other party was afraid that the Zhao family in Fengyang would settle accounts with him, and Zhao Keran didn't want to argue about this matter, but he also said to reassure the Xu family: "It's settled on May [-]th, but those places in Hedong Village Patriarch Xu can let me breed for a few more years."

Xu Wenwu nodded repeatedly, even if he gave Zhao Keran all the land of more than 100 mu, he would be willing.

Zhao Keran said: "Jingyang is a small border county. It is not easy to break into the upper class. I have a method here, which can be used."

Xu Wenwu hurriedly asked: "What method?"

"Make a ring." Zhao Keran dipped some tea and drew a circle on the table, "If you want a pair of rings, this pair of rings should give a meaning. Let's say that this gemstone is different from other gemstones, and the halo that exudes means a happy marriage For a long time, we will never leave each other."

Xu Wenwu clapped his hands, "Wonderful! In this way, those married people will all come to buy our gemstone rings?"

Zhao Keran nodded, "This series is called the wedding ring series. When introducing it, remember to say that the wedding ring must be worn on the ring finger of the left hand. After gradually gaining popularity, we will make jewelry."

Xu Wenwu didn't quite understand, and asked, "Why does it have to be worn on the ring finger of the left hand? Isn't the thumb okay?"

Zhao Keran glanced at the jade finger on Xu Wenwu's thumb, and explained: "I heard that there is a meridian on the ring finger of the left hand that connects to the heart, and wearing a ring here can also be said to symbolize placing each other closest to the heart. "

"This... this is really wonderful!" Xu Wenwu can imagine how popular the wedding ring series is!

He said that he wanted to put such a wedding ring on his first wife and two concubines, so it proved that he took them all into his heart.No need to worry about them being jealous anymore.

When Zhao Keran left Xu's mansion, the sun was already high, so he rushed back to the Yamen for lunch.After solving the problem of spiritual core and salt, Zhao Keran put a visit to the Salt Taxation Department and the Animal Husbandry Department on the agenda.

The royal mansion.

Wang Huaiyi asked in a deep voice: "Did you really see that little county magistrate go to Xu's house?"

The servant kneeling on the ground replied respectfully: "Yes, the county magistrate Zhao stayed at Xu's house for a long time. It was almost noon when he left."

Wang Huaiyi nodded and told the servant to retreat.He wrote three invitations with a pen, and called people in: "Send this invitation to Sun, Qian, and Fan's family." Wang Huaiyi took out some scraps of silver and gave it to the servants who sent the invitations, and said: "Let their The notification to Stoudemire must be submitted immediately, these are considered as hard work for them."

The servants got the order and rushed to deliver the invitations immediately.

Wang Huaiyi stroked his beard, half-closed his eyes, wondering what he was thinking.