Little husband's market life

The warehouse was confiscated because the Li family of the imperial merchant was confiscated. The two followed Yalang to the government office to sign the deed. Brother Wang Jiangwei.

The Tea Horse Yushi Mansion in Jiangzhou is full of greenery, and unknown birds are already inhabiting the branches in early spring.

The two were led by the servants of Yushifu to meet Wang Jiangwei. Wang Jiangwei stood up and greeted him, "You guys came just in time, hurry up and see what this is."

Sheng Yao took the document from Wang Jiangwei, "Jiangzhou Silver Leaf?"

Jiangzhou silver leaf is not something ordinary people can drink, only famous families are eligible to enjoy it.Of course, the most valuable tea is the pumpkin tribute tea, which is exclusive to the emperor, followed by the king of rock tea, which is exclusively for the royal family.

"That's right, with the shadow of the concubine's case before, the eldest brother can only worry about you, how about leaving it to you?"

With this document, it means that you can freely enter and exit Ulan and open up the trade market of neighboring countries.Based on Wang Jiangwei's understanding of Sheng Yao's personality, he can only rest assured that Sheng Yao will not bend the law for personal gain or commit smuggling cases.

Sheng Yao received the document, raised his hands to salute, and thanked: "Thank you, brother, Sheng Yao will definitely live up to his trust."

"Second brother is sharing the worries of elder brother, so there is no need to be polite." After Wang Jiangwei waved his hand casually, he looked at Qiao Zhishu and said, "I have been busy these days, and I finally have time today. The braised rice eel is full of praise, do you want more today?"

"Hmm." Qiao Zhishu nodded repeatedly.

"Then let's invite Fan Yushi tonight to taste one or two." This is to introduce Sheng Yao's contacts, after all, Wang Jiangwei is not often in Jiangzhou.

Sheng Yao naturally understood Wang Jiangwei's intentions, so he took up the conversation, "Okay, today Sheng Yao will be the host, let's have a few more drinks with elder brother."

"Oh, you two are still happy. I hear the third brother say every day that you take him to eat this and drink that. I'm afraid you two have left this Jiangzhou mansion out of Hua'er?"

Qiao Zhishu giggled, "Not yet, soon..."

Sheng Yao patted Qiao Zhishu on the back dumbfounded, "Okay, don't be angry with brother."

Wang Jiangwei nodded at him, envious of the lives of the two foster brothers, and said to Sheng Yao, "I told you to let him get used to it."

The three brothers were chatting and laughing, and at dusk, they invited Fan An to have dinner together, so Sheng Yao had his own people in Jiangzhou.

Back at the inn at night, Sheng Yao was a little sleepy. He drank a few more glasses at the dinner table. The first time he drank was on the way to the business. Drinking can warm up his body, but he didn't drink much, so he didn't exercise his capacity for alcohol.

Qiao Zhishu asked Maojian to bring hot water, and wiped Sheng Yao's face himself. Seeing Sheng Yao's red lips from drinking, he pressed down on Sheng Yao's lips and touched it with his mouth. It was hot and tasteless.

Sheng Yao woke up immediately after being pressed down on his chest. He opened his eyes and looked at Qiao Zhishu, who had a big face, and smiled slightly, "Where did you come from?"

Qiao Zhishu didn't feel ashamed at all, she pursed her lips and smiled foolishly, and stretched out a finger to touch Sheng Yao's mouth.

How could Sheng Yao hold it back, he wrapped one hand tightly around Qiao Zhishu's waist, and tapped the back of Qiao Zhishu's head with the other, then raised his head and kissed her...

Qiao Zhishu let him kiss and then pushed him, shyly and disgustedly said: "It's so hot!"

"Huh?" Sheng Yao became playful, and his hot lips left seals on Qiao Zhishu's neck, chin, and forehead in a mess.The two rolled around and turned into Qiao Zhishu lying down, kicking Sheng Yao with his legs and laughing loudly.

The young man's legs were strong and strong. Sheng Yao broke out in sweat trying to restrain him, and the only alcohol left in his body was almost gone. He took the initiative to let Qiao Zhishu go, and retreated to lie on the side of the bed, propping his forehead with one hand, watching Looking at Qiao Zhishu who was still smiling, he gritted his teeth and said, "There are times when you can't laugh."

Qiao Zhishu was still as naughty as a little boy in front of him, he liked to laugh and make noises, and he liked to use his hands and feet, but he had to use two tricks if he couldn't beat him.

"No." There will never be a time when I can't laugh.

"Stubborn?" Sheng Yao stretched out his hand to pinch the tip of his chin, "Wait until you open it."

Qiao Zhishu grabbed Sheng Yao's hand and wanted to make trouble again, Sheng Yao conceded defeat, and quickly changed the subject, "Let Maojian go back to Nan County tomorrow, I have to visit the owner of Wantaiping Company, you go hire someone to clean up the tea house In a few days, we will go back to pick up Elder Sister and the others in person."

Sheng Ying should bring Yu Lan with her, then Gang'er, grandma, and Xiao Huansheng.

"Okay." Qiao Zhishu didn't let go of Sheng Yao's hand, he just played with it casually, and asked strangely: "Wan Taiping Company? What are you going to do, brother?"

"Cooperation." Sheng Yao took out the Wulan trade documents, and stopped Qiao Zhishu to read them again, "Our tea house is not well-known in Jiangzhou, and we don't know how many people will be involved in this business. My son, in order to be safe, I need strong funds."

When the first shot is fired, his capital turnover has also come over, and then he only needs to pay attention to stabilizing the Wulan trade.

"Then I'll go with you too? Do you still remember the story of 'No Top Business' when I was 11 years old?"

"how?"

"The uncle who helped us out was called Wan Chengqi. I heard from the customer at the door of the shop that he was the second owner of Wan Taiping. He once asked me what my name was, but I didn't work in the shop after that. I don't know if uncle still remembers don't remember me."

Sheng Yao also completely remembered, "Then you and I will go together tomorrow. If Waner's boss can remember your name when he hears it, we will answer the call. It's okay if he can't remember."

There are many business names in the state capital, but the Wantaiping company is more famous, but if they can't cooperate, they can't force it.

"En." Qiao Zhishu nodded, and told Sheng Yao what happened that day again.

Sheng Yao praised him from time to time, and when Qiao Zhishu said he was tired, he patted his back and put him to sleep.

The next day, Sheng Yao asked Mao Jian to hire someone, and he brought Qiao Zhishu to visit Wantaiping Big Bank.

Qiao Zhishu was wearing a fish-belly white forging gown, with only a sapphire lining showing at the neckline. He was fair and delicate. The people around him were dressed in crow-blue uniforms, and they were heroic and extraordinary.

The shopfront of Wantaiping Big Bank is very grand. As soon as you enter the door, you will see a counter taller than a person, and there are several tables on the other side.The people from the bank saw that the two people who entered the door were dressed in expensive clothes and had unusual temperaments, and greeted them warmly.

"You two are here, what do you need? I am the shopkeeper of the bank, and my surname is Sun."

Sheng Yao humbly explained the purpose of his visit, "My Xia Shengyao runs a tea shop in Bingzhou, and I visited Wandong's house today for the business related to Jiangzhou Yinye."

"Jiangzhou Yinye? Then Dong Sheng's family wait a moment, I'll go in and make an announcement."

Shopkeeper Sun of the Qianzhuang opened the curtain and went in. After a while, he came over to invite Sheng Yao and two people in, with a respectful attitude, "The master wants to invite the two of you to the hospital, let's talk about it in the hall."

There is a fourth courtyard in the bank. Sheng Yao and Qiao Zhishu followed people to the first courtyard. There is a huge money tree in the middle of the courtyard. Judging from the thickness of the trunk, it should be a hundred years old. The branches stretch out in all directions, almost blocking everything. Daylight, this century-old tree is awe-inspiring.

Walking through the quiet veranda, as soon as you come out, you can see the broad main hall. On the plaque under the eaves are written the four characters of "integrity and integrity". Sitting in the main hall is Qiao Zhishu's familiar Uncle Wan—Wan Chengqi .

Wan Chengqi got up to greet him, and took a second look at Qiao Zhishu, feeling familiar, but didn't recognize him all at once. After all, the first time we met, Qiao Zhishu was only 11 years old, and his appearance hadn't matured yet.

Shopkeeper Sun: "Two distinguished guests, this is our Waner owner."

Qiao Zhishu recognized the person, so he opened his mouth first, "Uncle Wan, junior Qiao Zhishu, a few years ago in Nanxian County, Jiangzhou, thanks to you, the pastry shop was saved from trouble, and today we have to meet again." See you, junior thank Uncle Wan again."

"Yo, it's you?" Wan Chengqi was surprised, and quickly raised his hand, "You're welcome, that day was also destined. I didn't expect there to be a young child prodigy in Xiaoxiaonan County who knows 'the world is fair'. It really surprised me."

Qiao Zhishu pursed her lips and smiled. It was a great honor that Uncle Wan still remembered him, and he was full of praise for him.

"It's a pity that after that, I left Nan County to my nephew and rarely visited. By the way, why did you come to the state capital? I just heard from my shopkeeper Sun that you came to Jiangzhou Yinye ?”

Sheng Yao took out the Wulan trade document and handed it to Wan Chengqi.

Wan Chengqi was surprised after seeing it, "You got the right to trade Jiangzhou silver leaf? Please sit down quickly, grandson, and serve tea."

Only then did Sheng Yao explain the purpose of his visit: "Boss Wan Er, Mr. Sheng came to visit today, and he wanted to ask the bank about lending."

Wan Chengqi smiled gently, raised his hand and tapped the paperwork on the table and said, "I guessed it when I saw this. I don't know what the relationship between the two of you is? Your surname is also Sheng? But that Sheng from Shengshi?"

He asked this question because he often received gifts from the Sheng family in Nan County, but after several contacts, he didn't know that there was another man named Sheng Yao in the Sheng family.

"I'm Xia Shengyao, who runs the Shengyao tea shop in Bingzhou." Sheng Yao introduced himself again, and about Qiao Zhishu, he said, "Zhishu is my husband."

Seeing that Sheng Yao didn't mention the Sheng family in Nan County, Wan Chengqi didn't ask any more questions and just talked about the business.

Sheng Yao said: "To be honest, Sheng Mou just planned to open a branch in Jiangzhou, and he didn't want to win the Jiangzhou silver leaf trading right by accident, so he couldn't make money, so he thought of borrowing silver in Guizhuang."

"This is a good thing. Congratulations to Mr. Sheng." Wan Chengqi smiled and cupped his hands in congratulations, "It's fine to borrow money, but if you follow the rules, you and I don't have a close relationship, and I can't guarantee your reputation, so you have to have something as collateral. .”

This Sheng Yao had inquired a long time ago that what he could mortgage was the newly bought big tea house, so he took the deed with him.After showing the deed to Wan Chengqi, he got a reply that he could borrow up to 5 taels, which is half of the price of the tea house.

Sheng Yao calculated in his mind, and asked calmly, "I don't know how to calculate the interest?"

"If it can be repaid at the end of the year, the agreed interest is 1 cent and 150 miles." The interest equal to 750 taels of silver is 750 taels, and the interest of [-] taels is [-] taels. An ordinary family can spend less than [-] taels in three years. two.

Not to mention that life in Dazhou is stressful, and it costs a hundred taels of silver at every turn.

Sheng Yao was dissatisfied, so he didn't answer the question, and instead mentioned Jiaozi who had recently risen in the state capital.

"After the spring of this year, the younger generation has twenty tickets of spring tea shipped to northern Xinjiang. I don't know if there will be a Wantaiping Bank to issue jiaozi during the Wanli Tea Ceremony?"

Wan Chengqi was surprised, twenty votes, that was not a small deal, and combined with Sheng Yao's ability to get the sales rights of Jiangzhou Yinye, he nodded repeatedly, showing admiration, "It's really awesome for young people, Sheng Dong's family is so young, The business is not small! This Jiaozi Wantaiping company name is also issued."

"In this way, Wan has a predestined relationship with Qiao Xiaoyou, admires your ability, and hopes to have a long-term relationship with your tea shop. I will give you a quarter of the interest, how about it?"

For one cent and two miles, the interest of 5 taels is 600 taels. According to previous inquiries, it can't be lower than the interest given to him by Wanchengqi.

"Okay." Sheng Yao stood up and saluted, "Then I would like to thank Master Wan Er."

……

After negotiating the loan, Sheng Yao and Qiao Zhishu walked out of the Wantaiping Bank with ease, but unexpectedly, Sheng Xue on the carriage saw their backs.

"How did the two of them come out of Wantaiping Bank?"

Fourth Master Dong on the side: "Who are you two?"

"My elder brother and them."

The carriage stopped, Fourth Master Dong didn't ask any more questions, got out of the carriage and went to visit Wan Chengqi with Sheng Xue.

After Sheng Xue introduced herself to Shopkeeper Sun, Shopkeeper Sun said, "Hey, what day is it today, our second master just sent away a Sheng Dong's family... Then wait a moment, I'll go in and pass the news."

Sheng Xue felt displeased, touched her hairpin, and always felt that she couldn't get along with Sheng Yao if she got involved with Sheng Yao.

really!Wan Chengqi finally refuted her request.

Wan's family runs a bank, so why does Shengxue think that the friendship between them can allow her to hand over the business?

But Wan Chengqi refused very tactfully, Sheng Xue didn't realize it.

Wan Chengqi said: "The issuance of Jiaozi requires strong financial resources. If a run on the bank cannot be quelled, it will hurt the people's livelihood, but they will lose their heads! The bank just lent out a large sum of money. If there are enough funds to prevent a run on the bank, the Jiaozi will not be issued for the time being.”

Businessmen are self-effacing and tactful when rejecting people.And Shengxue can make cakes and collect money, but she doesn't know how to do business, so she only understands the literal meaning.

After bidding farewell to Wan Chengqi, she went to shopkeeper Sun.

"Hi shopkeeper, just now I heard that the person who visited Uncle Wan before me was also named Sheng? My surname is very rare, so I'm quite curious... I don't know what they are here for?"

Shopkeeper Sun: "Hehe, it's quite rare. They seem to have borrowed money."

Back on the carriage, Sheng Xue was still clutching the handkerchief.

"I knew that if I got involved with him, I wouldn't be able to do anything good!" Sheng Xue slammed her thigh hard. She used to make pastries, but because he didn't deliver the goods for her, she spent money and was scolded by her grandma. If you don't please grandma, you will be charged by grandma for using rice noodles that no one in the family eats.

borrow money?Sure enough, his face was swollen and fat.

Fourth Master Dong glanced at Shengxue, "Okay, I didn't count on you, Uncle Wan, either. So, let's prepare 3000 taels of silver and find a Dadezhuang firm to get acquainted with."

Sheng Xue, who was full of fighting spirit, naturally agreed, and with a stepping stone of 500 taels, he agreed without blinking an eye.

**

After the tea house was cleaned up, the three siblings of the Sheng family were finally reunited.Grandma Sheng is still willing to live in the village with her second son, partly because of the reputation of the Sheng family. She is an old lady who let her grandson take care of her. Outsiders don't know what to say about the four brothers of the Sheng family.

So Sheng Yao can only prepare more money for grandma, and go back to visit her often.

The Shengyao tea shop in Jiangzhou is temporarily in charge of Guanshi Lin. He has worked in the Cao family for many years and is very familiar with how to run a tea shop.

On this day, Steward Lin went to recruit helpers, and Sheng Yao himself brought an entourage to visit Jiangzhou Yinye Tea Garden households, while Qiao Zhishu and Gang'er, who were in charge of making tea bricks, were left to make plans at home.

"Gang'er, I heard from my brother that there are three brick tea companies selling brick tea in northern Xinjiang like us. They have a long-established brand and a large quantity. This year, the quantity sold by my brother is about to catch up with them. There must be competition. I think we have to make tea." Take an advantage and let the people over there buy our tea, it is best to only look for us!"

Gang'er agreed, "Spring tea in Jiangzhou is also called old green tea, and they all look the same. We also use paper with Sheng characters to wrap tea bricks."

"Yeah, but the quality needs to be improved. The herdsmen drink tea to digest food and get rid of greasy. Master said that Fan people are addicted to cheese, and if they don't drink tea, they are sick. Therefore, our tea bricks must not only have a strong tea taste, but also be resistant to boiling."

Ganger knows how to make tea bricks, and he understood immediately, "Then increase the amount of new tea. Other tea brands make tea bricks with half and half new tea seed teas. We have six new teas, four seed teas, or simply seven new teas."

"Yes, [-]% of the new tea is directly." Qiao Zhishu and Mao Jian have asked someone to inquire, and there are already many tea brands making '□□' tea bricks, and the ones who are capable of going to northern Xinjiang are only a few century-old brands. Gritting your teeth and innovating, it is hard to beat your opponent.

When Sheng Yao came back in the evening, the two told Sheng Yao about their plan and listened to their opinions by the way.

After hearing this, Sheng Yao felt that it was feasible, and analyzed: "It's equivalent to giving profits to the herdsmen. The foundation of business is integrity, and the second is customers. Then our Shengjia tea shop will be the new seven sons and three."

After speaking, he rubbed Gang'er's head, "With the two of you working so hard, our tea will not be sold out."

Qiao Zhishu felt very happy to be able to relieve Sheng Yao's worries. Now that she was praised and affirmed, her thoughts changed even faster. "Then Xinqizisan. At that time, we will open up the market. No matter how others want to follow our example, the herdsmen will still recognize our tea number. At that time, other tea brands will be except Xinbazier, but there will be almost no profit. , it means losing money to have the possibility to compete with us.”

"That's right." Sheng Yao looked at Qiao Zhishu, "By the way, Zhishu, when pressing tea bricks, it would be best if it could be made into two catties per brick. Now the market is all about ten catties per brick, or five catties per brick Every time I go to northern Xinjiang to observe the sales of tea, I see that when most of the herdsmen in the area go to buy tea, they need to be chopped up by the merchants for them to buy half of it. This process will inevitably cause losses. Since we want to innovate, we must pay attention to quality In terms of convenience and convenience, the two will be created together."

"Then it won't affect the transportation, right?" Qiao Zhishu knew that making tea bricks was for the convenience of transportation.

In this regard, Sheng Yao often runs away, he knows the transportation process best, "No, it's just that you will have a lot of trouble in the production, and I have to work hard for you."

Qiao Zhishu and Gang'er shook their heads together, "It's not hard, wait for my brother to earn a lot of money and come back and open a teahouse for us!"

Gang'er also happily patted the table, cheering Qiao Zhishu: "Tea House Tea House!"

"Okay, have you figured out the name of the teahouse?" Sheng Yao chuckled, very happy to see the energetic demeanor of the two of them.

Qiao Zhishu shook his head, but told Gang'er to expose it, "Liar! My little brother has already thought about it."

"Huh? Tell the elder brother quickly then."

Qiao Zhishu couldn't stop him, she blushed listening to Gang'er betraying herself.

"My little brother said that my brother's tea shop is called Shengjiaqiao, and his teahouse is called Qiaojiasheng, so that outsiders can know at a glance that the two are run by the same family."

……

Gang'er was afraid of being beaten by his younger brother, so he jumped up and ran away. He went to find his elder sister to act like a baby, and if he could have sauerkraut elbow meat buns tomorrow, it would be great.

Qiao Zhishu felt ashamed, stood up and tried to chase, but actually wanted to escape from here.But he didn't want to be caught by Sheng Yao's wrist, and then his back was pressed against Sheng Yao's hot chest...

There are too many things in Sheng Yao's mind every day, and there are too many things to do, so without Qiao Zhishu's carefulness and romance, Qiao Zhishu repeatedly expressed his love for him, and he couldn't control it personally.

"When did you make up your mind? Why don't you tell me?" Sheng Yao held Qiao Zhishu in his arms, grabbed Qiao Zhishu's wrist and rubbed gently on the back of his hand, his voice was as soft as his movements.

Qiao Zhishu murmured: "I was just talking nonsense with Gang'er...My brother has been called Sheng Yao's tea name for several years, so it's not easy to change."

Sheng Yao was displeased with the words 'casual nonsense', and explained heavily: "I used my name as the tea name back then because the tea was sold on credit, so that it was convenient for those illiterate tea farmers to go to the state to find me. It just doesn’t matter.”

"Yes." Qiao Zhishu replied in a low voice, expressing her understanding.

But unexpectedly, Sheng Yao went on to say, "I will go to the Tea Horse Company to change my name tomorrow morning."

"Ah?" Qiao Zhishu struggled hastily, turned to face Sheng Yao, raised his head and said anxiously: "Brother, I just said casually to Gang'er, don't affect it..."

Sheng Yao interrupted, and asked with a blank expression on purpose: "You don't want me to say it casually now?"

Qiao Zhishu's face became hot again, how could he tell his brother this?It was too rushed, and he was ashamed.

Sheng Yao saw that he was dazed and did not dare to speak, his eyes were shy and timid, and he softened his heart and coaxed: "Since we want to innovate, then we should change the name as well."

"Besides, Gang'er is your little uncle, you just follow him casually now, and don't follow me?"

Qiao Zhishu covered Sheng Yao's face with both hands, angrily asked, "How old are you, Gang'er?"

"How old? How big doesn't make me jealous." Sheng Yao hid Qiao Zhishu's hand, restrained him, and kissed him. How could he make Zhishu like him so much?He has already told Zhi Shuming to tease him secretly.

The two are happy with each other, and they treat each other day and night, Sheng Yao really can't wait for two years.

He held Qiao Zhishu's face in his hands, and the two of them rubbed their noses together. His deep voice was mellow and soft, "Zhishu, when I finish delivering Jiangzhou Yinye, we will get married, how about it?"

The corners of Qiao Zhishu's mouth could not be suppressed, but he was not ashamed to speak.

Sheng Yao said again: "If you bear it any longer, I'm going to go crazy, you little bastard, are you really not enlightened, or are you trying to trick me for fun?"

Qiao Zhishu suppressed a smile, pouted and sucked on Sheng Yao's lower lip, "But I see you, brother, are you really patient?"

Zhishu even borrowed the 'opening money' to play a show and lost his temper, what didn't he understand?He more or less knew some of Sheng Yao's thoughts and concerns, but he didn't say anything. Look at Sheng Yao and him, who can't help it first?