Great Song

"My lord, this [-] pennies is really too much. My shop can only make so much money in a year, so please be kind to me..."

He ignored the shopkeeper with a smiling face, the servant from Zongzheng Temple, Dama Jindao sat in the main hall, and said coldly: "How can I be negligent in repairing the Prince's mansion? Don't wait to raise money soon, here If you let Shangguan know, your shop may be closed."

This is not what he said to scare people.Zongshoji Temple can also walk sideways in the huge Tokyo city.After all, all clans, big and small, should be under their management, and they are just a group of imperial relatives and relatives.But any shop that is not registered in the guild and does not have the support of high officials, is it still a mermaid?For the light ones, someone knocked at the door and asked for a huge sum of money; for the serious ones, they directly took down the storefront and asked the store owner to contribute.He is a small servant, although he doesn't know the inside story, but he also knows that the Han's perfume shop is next door.This is the hottest pavement in Tokyo today, maybe someone is greedy and wants to take it away?

So he was not in a hurry, so he took people to stay in the shop, eating snacks and drinking tea.This shopkeeper who makes a joke and begs for mercy is just a waste of time.How to deal with it, how can it be made public?Isn't it necessary to wait for the shopkeeper to find out the inside story behind it, to give gifts, to contribute, and to meet the nobles' thoughts in all aspects, so that there is a way to survive.

Without even a backer, he dared to show off in the capital, fearing that he would die without knowing how he died.

The guard sneered, picked up a piece of snow-white snack, and ate it happily.

At this moment, the owner of the Han family seasoning shop followed one person into an incomparably luxurious hall.

"I wonder who it is? So it's a rare visitor!" A fat and fat member of a wealthy family with all his facial features squeezed together laughed when he saw someone coming.

Although he looks big and fat, but this person is the head of the Tian family in Hebei, and his family monopolizes [-]% of the caramel business in the Central Plains.It is an out-and-out rich man.

"Isn't that right, Han Dalang is really hard to invite. Now that he is here, let our sugar shop flourish." The middle-aged man with a slightly dark complexion and a slender horse face beside him also twisted his beard, and his tone was quite Some sarcasm.

His background is also extraordinary, he was born in the Ma family of Jianzhou.The family has ten sugarcane gardens exclusively, and the top-grade purple frosting used in the palace is almost paid by them.How much sugar the capital eats every year, and what grade it is, is also indispensable for him to speak.

"You are so used to being arrogant and pampered, you don't even give the old man face?" The old man who brought Han Miao into the door laughed and cursed, then turned his head and said, "Don't worry about Jing Sheng."

Han Miao smiled and cupped his hands, "How dare you, kid? I'm really flattered to be invited by Mr. Yang."

This Duke Yang is the person with the highest seniority and history here.He was born in the Honey Yang family, and his ancestors have been in the palace since the Sui Dynasty.Honey, honey, no matter which dynasty, "honey" comes first and "sugar" comes after, not to mention this kind of big family that has been in business for hundreds of years, and it is precisely because of this that this Mr. Yang became the "leader" of the Tokyo sugar shop .

In Tokyo, all the larger markets have guilds.From dealing with the government to buying and selling prices, everything is coordinated by the guild.The person who presides over the guild must be a wealthy businessman.Even the princes and nobles dare not get involved easily.

The seasoning shop of the Han family was originally engaged in the sale of vinegar products, so it was naturally involved in the vinegar business.And because the previous generation ran the tea business, he was quite familiar with the tea business.But it was the first time to come to Sugar Shop.

The one surnamed Ma laughed and said, "Why, you thought of joining us after being made things difficult for you? Hand over Bai Shuang's prescription, and we have something to talk about."

The news cannot be hidden in the city. The seasoning shop of the Han family has been sealed off by people from Zongzheng Temple. Who doesn't understand that someone wants to touch the two businesses of the Han family?Naturally, the condiment store was better than the perfume store, but Han Miao didn't expect that instead of asking Mr. Han, he came to the sugar store instead.

This is great news for Ma Jian.Since the emergence of new sugar in Tokyo last year, it has had the most impact on his business.It is also in the sugar business, how could he not know the benefits of new sugar?Therefore, the fear of Han Miao far exceeds that of the Yang and Tian families who sell honey and maltose.It's not that he didn't want to cheat the Han family's sugar recipe in the name of "cooperation", but this Han Miao was very difficult to deal with.Ma Jian even teamed up with several major merchants under his banner to cut off several other candy products of the Han family. However, Han Miao had a sugarcane garden in the first place, and he spread the perfume so well that it attracted many people's hearts. Can it be clamped from the side?

Now he was finally approached by a more powerful character. If he could get Tangfang, he really wouldn't mind motivating the members of the guild to resist Zongzhengsi.They are all doing business in the city of Tokyo, who doesn't have a few ways to deal with it?

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Han Miao just smiled and shook his head: "How dare you bother you with such a trivial matter? The kid is here this time, but he has some serious business. It involves side issues..."

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the old man above him.

Mr. Yang nodded slightly: "Everyone has heard about the fact that the imperial court will add new border issues, right?"

Everyone present widened their eyes, Tian Yuanwai couldn't help asking: "What does this have to do with our sugar shop?"

Who doesn't know about such a big event?Two months ago, Han Xianggong proposed to the emperor that he wanted to open borders and open ports. Although the DPRK and China had been arguing for a while, the emperor urgently needed to fill the treasury. Discussion field.There are many things involved in this, and I don't know how many officials and wealthy businessmen are staring at it.Although these sugar producers are not poor, they have never been bulky goods exported to Liao. What does this matter have to do with them?

"Why is it irrelevant?" Elder Yang chuckled, "Tea can become a staple of trade between the two countries, so why not sugar? It's just that in the past, they had to compete with others. Now that there is Xintang, it's very different."

There was not a single fool present.Although sugar is not necessary for life, the richer you are, the more you like sugar.It's a pity that this stuff is also produced in other countries, especially Tianzhu, where the sugar price is cheaper than Fujian.Therefore, even a big sugar merchant like Ma Jian cannot sell sugar overseas.As for Liao and Xixia, they use more caramel and honey, so they can buy and sell icing.Goods like Shimi are hard to sell.

But the two new sweets of the Han family, especially Baishuang, are different.The snow-white color and clear taste are better than ordinary stone honey, and the price is not that expensive, and it is easier to transport and store than icing sugar.If you can do business, there is a lot to do!

However, knowing this, everyone present did not dare to speak nonsense.Because the person who brought the news was also surnamed Han, Mr. Han, that Han!

Seeing everyone's expressions, Han Miao smiled slightly: "Just as Yang Gong said, this time, the newly opened store has specially approved white sugar. In the future, it will not only be a side store, but the Shibo Department will also be able to sell all kinds of sugar products, and the tax will not be high. Mr. Han intends to take a look at the market of this white sugar, so he can't help questioning it for the time being, but he only hopes to recover more commercial taxes."

Sugar has always been questionable, because it is simply not easy to sell to other countries.However, white sugar, how can it be compared with other sugars?If you really can't help but not raise taxes, isn't that a door-to-door deal?

But now, only Han Miao in the whole world knows how to refine new sugar.With only his small sugarcane plantation, how can he swallow this overwhelming wealth?

Everyone's hearts immediately became hot.Ma Jian swept away the previous contempt, rubbed his hands, thought about the horse's face, and smiled apologetically: "Our sugar shop has been established for too short a time, and what we lack most is talents. A man like Han Xiandi who is both virtuous and smart Only then, it would be good to take a place in the sugar shop!"

"That's right. Although the old man is a caramel seller, he also knows that the new white sugar is far better than my old white sugar. Anyway, sugar cane can grow just by inserting it in the ground. It's better to grow more." Fatty Tian He also followed with a smile, which drew Ma Jian's glare.

Someone else said loudly: "If sugar can be sold, Han Lang is our benefactor. We will definitely follow suit!"

These words have the meaning of pushing him to be the "outfit head" now, but it has attracted many people to agree.Just a piece of white sugar is not enough.But for people who can spread the word for Mr. Han and participate in such important events as open border discussions.What is a mere sugar shop?

Han Qi has been sitting firmly on the aspect for nine years, and has successively served as the veteran and important minister of the three dynasties.Although I don't know if he will continue to be the prime minister after retiring from the Shanling envoy this time, but how can the new officials forget the success of pushing Yingzong and his son to the throne?Even if it is not in the center, it should not be underestimated by others.Not to mention, when the new emperor ascended the throne, Han Xianggong began to promote the establishment of border negotiations and the opening of new ports. Maybe he could really be re-elected?

Han Miao has such a background and such ability, so what is it like to be the head of a sugar shop?

Facing the eager clamor of the crowd, Han Miao smiled humbly: "I'm a little talented, and I still have to rely on the support of my seniors and Mr. Yang. To promote this white sugar in the world, everyone must be of the same mind."

As soon as the words came out, there was a roar of applause.Elder Yang also nodded and stroked his beard: "I recommend Han Lang to the table, do you have any objections?"

"How can you object?!" "Yang Gonghui knows talents with his eyes!" "This kind of great talent deserves a place!"

Joining a guild is very different from having a place in the guild.The number of seats for discussion in the big guild has never been more than two hands.The sugar shop is only six wealthy people who jointly control the Tokyo sugar market.And Han Miao's net worth is much inferior to those of the six sitting on the seat.Being able to attend the table means that he has the qualifications to speak in Tokyo, and even the sugar market in the world.

With everyone's consent, Yang Lao immediately ordered someone to bring an incense table, put a blood sacrifice, and get Han Miao to swear and record his name.After a cumbersome ceremony, a new chair was added next to the six chairs in the hall.

However, Han Miao was not in a hurry to sit down, and met those impatient eyes, he smiled slightly: "I have brought the craftsmen here, everyone should see with your own eyes, how to make white sugar?"

Everyone applauded loudly, how could they sit still?Immediately followed Han Miao to the courtyard outside.I don’t know how much money was spent to repair the courtyard. At this moment, someone has set up a big pot to boil sugar cane pulp, but no one thinks this scene is a bad sight, they are all engrossed in watching it.

Because it is prepared in advance, the slurry will be boiled in a short time.Immediately, someone fetched a bamboo basket filled with white clay, and slowly poured the syrup in the pot.What was poured in was obviously still a dark syrup, but as the turbid liquid dripped down, what was finally revealed was a clear sugar color.

Ma Jian couldn't help shouting: "What is that white soil?!"

"It's porcelain clay for firing porcelain, but it needs to be tested by experienced craftsmen to know whether it can be used." Han Miao replied with a smile.

It turned out to be porcelain clay!Who would have thought that firing porcelain could turn sugar white!Ma Jian couldn't take his eyes off it, and when the craftsmen put duck egg white into the tank again, he couldn't help but said again: "I'm afraid the cost is not cheap."

Porcelain clay costs money, and the duck eggs are also an expense.But the white sugar of the Han family is only three pennies more expensive than Shi Mi, so the profit doesn't seem to be high?

Han Miao waited until the craftsmen fished out the last lint in the pot with a strainer, and then replied with a smile: "Such syrup can be turned into sand after a few days of drying. Using this method, white sugar can be produced in seven days. Then use white syrup to freeze the rock sugar, but it will only take fifteen days."

"Hiss!" Ma Jian gasped, "Is it really possible to do it in fifteen days?!"

It takes half a year for the icing in his family to produce, and the quality depends on the weather.After the first half of the year, it is not uncommon to only produce a cylinder of slag.But this rock sugar can be produced stably in only [-] days, but the price is more expensive than that of Tuanzhi icing sugar.How much is this profit?Not to mention rock sugar, just white sugar can be made in seven days, which is a very profitable business.Although I don't know if Han Miao has hidden some things, but these two things are enough to make people earn gold and silver!

We have to open up sugarcane gardens to produce more sugarcane!

Everyone present had such thoughts in their hearts.It was Ma Jian who came back to his senses first, and said with a laugh: "This method alone can double the profit of my sugarcane farm. Let's go, let's go to Fanlou to have a drink! Today we brothers will not go home until we are drunk!"

Everyone laughed: "Go together! Go together!"

With this way of making money, the benefits of white sugar are really incalculable.But Han Xianggong said it, so I can't help but question it.If you talk about sea trade while walking, what kind of wealth will you get in exchange?

This is a great way to make money, and it is worth a drink!

Of course, more people also had thoughts in their minds.Although Han Miao has Han Xianggong as his backer, he is not afraid of the main temple, but if he can help, he still wants to help.It would be a fool not to go when An'an was selling favors!

Doing business in Tokyo, which wealthy family does not have a county head?The county owner is only five thousand guan, and it is not impossible to be a county owner if he is richer.And once the "imperial relatives" who are clinging to each other are called out, they may not be able to deal with other yamen, but they are just right for Zongzheng Temple!

Before it was afternoon, someone rushed to the seasoning store of the Han family and whispered something to the guard who was still sitting in the lobby and locked the store door.

The guard's expression changed, and he jumped up from his seat.The shopkeeper standing opposite still smiled apologetically: "The officer is tired from sitting? Would you like the little old man to accompany the officer to the foot shop outside to have a rest?"

"No need..." The guard squeezed out two words between his teeth, but he didn't dare to be presumptuous.After holding back for a while, he only said loudly to the people around him, "Let's go!"

Everyone didn't know why, but they didn't dare to be negligent, and followed the guard out of the gate in a hurry.The shopkeeper at the back still had a smile on his face, and said earnestly: "Go slowly, sir, come to have tea next time..."

Who the hell dares to come again?The guard turned a deaf ear and walked even faster!