I sold snacks in ancient times

Qi Yongfan liked the new clothes Yin Xu gave him very much. They were comfortable and fit, and the style was novel.At least it looks much better than the ones he bought in clothing stores before.

When he went out in this robe, he felt that the rate of turning heads was much higher.

The night before leaving for Yuechuan County, Qi Yongfan took a box of lobster to the tavern and gave it to Wang Kui to eat.

These lobsters were caught by the river with Yin Xu a few days ago.The ancient lobsters were quite clumsy, and they almost caught one at a time, and then fished it with a net, and finally carried a large box home.

While peeling the shrimp, Wang Kui looked at him and said, "This dress is made of Suzhou Cui Chiffon, right? It's worth a lot of money."

Qi Yongfan didn't know what Cui Chiffon was, so he said casually, "It was a gift from someone else."

Wang Kui didn't care, put the peeled prawns into his mouth, let out a sound of admiration, and said, "Do you want to take my family's carriage to Yuechuan County tomorrow morning?"

"No, I'll go with my friends."

"You still have friends?" Wang Kui frowned displeasedly: "It can't be that kind of public carriage, it's not as comfortable as my house."

"Hmm..." Qi Yongfan thought for a while, and said, "It should be more comfortable than yours."

Wang Kui didn't believe it, who else in Nanshan Town could match the carriage of the Wang family?You must know that the Wang family is the top rich man in Yuechuan County, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as rich and invincible.

But since Qi Yongfan didn't want to sit down, that's all. He also wanted to pick up a few guys from the Wang family by the way.

Thinking of that annoying guy Su Zhongyi, Wang Kui couldn't help flashing a trace of disgust in his eyes.

He said: "When the business in Yuechuan County stabilizes, we will move to the city. Nanshan Town is such a small place, it is extremely inconvenient to transport goods."

Qi Yongfan pondered for a moment, and said vaguely: "Besides, it will depend on the situation then."

He didn't want to move to Yuechuan County.The more crowded the place, the easier it is to discover the secret of the snack cart.What's more, in the eyes of the world, he is now a wanted criminal that everyone shouts and beats.

Wang Kui still wanted to try to persuade him, "Think about it, it takes three hours to travel from Nanshan Town to Yuechuan County by horse-drawn carriage. What if the supply of goods can't keep up with the opening of the store in the future?"

"I'll figure it out myself."

Qi Yongfan thought, this is indeed a big problem, but it is not solvable.

Thinking in a modern way, what if the speed of transportation cannot keep up?It is completely possible to establish an express logistics and transportation system like hundreds of years ago!

In their time, because of the invention of hyperspace transmission, almost all items that wanted to be sent could be delivered quickly within 5 minutes.However, the price of this fast delivery is relatively expensive, and the logistics system developed hundreds of years ago has not been completely eliminated. When transporting large objects at close distances, express delivery can still come in handy.

Wang Kui shrugged, "It won't be done by then, don't blame me for not reminding you. Anyway, I'm going to move back to Yuechuan County, Nanshan Town, a hellish place, there's nothing going on at night, it's so boring..."

Qi Yongfan didn't listen to his complaints at all, thinking about how to construct the ancient version of "express", suddenly excited.

Thinking about it carefully, this will be another business that can make a lot of money!

"Eat first, see you tomorrow."

Leaving this sentence behind, Qi Yongfan hurried out of the door and headed towards the bookstore.

Wang Kui didn't know why, so he muttered, and continued to fight with the red shrimp with two big pincers in the bowl.

……

The noon sun is like a hot flame baking the earth.This spring is too hot, Qi Yongfan was thinking, while carefully looking at the blank paper he bought from the bookstore.

Rice paper is very soft to the touch and easily torn.He used charcoal pencils to write and draw on it, and he was busy until night until his stomach growled before he realized that he hadn't cooked yet.

He went to the kitchen to make a simple pot of dumplings stuffed with boiled cabbage, dipped them in soy sauce and ate deliciously, and then sent some to the neighbor.He didn't go back immediately, but wanted to stay and inquire about something with Yin Xu.

"How much does it cost to buy a horse these days?" he asked.

Yin Xu was stunned for a moment, then said immediately: "Why do you ask this, do you want to buy a horse?"

"Ah."

However, Yin Xu didn't know.He was raised in a deep palace since he was a child. If he hadn't gone out this time, he might never have understood how ordinary people live in such dire straits.

His family's bloody horse is being raised in the backyard, and the leaves are regularly fed with grass stalks and water.

Ye Zi said: "A few days ago, it cost 16 taels of silver a horse, but only Yuechuan County can buy horses. Besides, everyone knows that there is going to be a war. Good horses are important supplies, and the government will not let people sell them casually."

This price surprised Qi Yongfan. In his vision, the establishment of a logistics system must have relevant means of transportation.The horse is undoubtedly the fastest in the ancient feudal society.

But he wanted to buy more than ten or twenty horses, calculating the price, it was ridiculously expensive.If you really want to serve ordinary people, you will definitely lose money.

Ye Zi asked him: "Master Qi, why did you buy a horse?"

Qi Yongfan said awkwardly: "I want to build a carriage by myself."

"The cost of the carriage is too high, and the cost of raising horses in the later period is not worthwhile." Ye Zi shook her head and said sincerely: "If you use it for yourself and don't care about face, then I suggest you buy a mule cart."

"How much does a mule cost?"

"Five taels of silver."

As soon as Qi Yongfan slapped his thigh, it was over!He almost forgot that there were mules in ancient times, after all, they are extinct in modern times.As a mating species between a donkey and a horse, the mule perfectly inherits the two advantages of endurance and strength.

But the mule also has the disadvantage that it cannot be mass-produced.After all, mules cannot reproduce and are limited in number.

However, the wisdom of the ancient people must not be underestimated.At least in the Great Yin Dynasty, there were many horse farms specializing in the production of mules.

"What do you buy the mule cart for?" Yin Xu asked strangely.

"Uh, it's more convenient to ship goods normally."

"Then use my carriage, I can lend it to you anytime."

Qi Yongfan didn't take what he said seriously.Borrowing things between friends is out of friendship, but if you keep using them shamelessly, it is not friendship, but shameless.

Ye Zi packed the dishes and chopsticks, washed them and handed them over.

He put them into the food box together, and said, "Go to bed early, we have to go to Yuechuan County tomorrow morning."

Yin Xu looked at him, his dark eyes rolled with misty and unknown emotions like clouds and mist in the dark night.

Qi Yongfan didn't notice it either, he just felt that the evening wind today was a bit creepy, and his back felt a chill.

When he got home, he wrote a line on the rice paper, probably to remind himself not to forget to buy a mule cart or something.

It is not enough to just buy a mule cart, he also needs to build several post stations on the road, just like the official resting place.It is estimated that such a pass will cost a lot of money.

He lifted the sheets, glanced at the gold nuggets under the bed, and wondered if these savings were enough.

Before the war comes, it is necessary to hurry up and make money.

And if a logistics system can be established, even in times of war, he can have some capital to survive.

……

The next morning.

Qi Yongfan took breakfast early and waited by the roadside.

Ye Zi had already fed the horses fresh grass stalks yesterday, and the energetic tall horse dragged the heavy carriage, still holding its head proudly.

They got into the carriage with their luggage.Considering that I might stay in Yuechuan County for one night, I also brought toiletries and a change of clothes.

In the middle of the carriage was a small low table with three cushions on one side.Qi Yongfan sat down and took out a bunch of snacks from his cloth bag.

The two ate snacks and chatted, and the whole morning passed without knowing it.

During this period, Qi Yongfan was still lying on the cushion and fell asleep drowsily.When I woke up, Yuechuan County arrived.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Longyou Inn in the center of Yuechuan County.Qi Yongfan rubbed his face, got up and stretched.In no hurry to go out, he took out a towel and wrapped it around his head, and put on a lady's hat he bought from a tailor.

In ancient times, women who were not out of the court would wear this kind of black gauze hat to block the prying eyes of men.

When he went out like this, Yin Xu was startled and said, "Why are you wearing such a hat?"

Qi Yongfan let out a "hush" and said in a low voice: "This is how business must be done these days, I'm afraid of being targeted."

Yin Xu: "..."

The three walked into the inn.Yin Xu was handsome, and beside him was a nondescript man wearing a black veil, which attracted many people's attention.

Qi Yongfan was secretly glad that if he didn't wear this thing, he might be recognized by someone.

"Tianzi Room No. [-] among the three rooms." Yin Xu knocked on the countertop.

"Okay!" The shopkeeper smiled and took the money, and asked Xiao Er to lead them to the room.

The luggage of the three people is not heavy, mainly the horses need to be taken care of.Among the whispers of people in the lobby, they disappeared at the end of the wooden stairs.

The Tianzihao room is on the top floor, with a bay window, excellent view, and a large area. The huge bathtub is equivalent to a bathtub, which can be used for bathing, which is equivalent to a modern presidential suite.

After returning to their rooms, Qi Yongfan offered Xiao Eryi another reward and asked, "Do you know Wang Kui?"

He asked Wang Kui to meet at this Longyou Inn.

How could the staff under Longyou not know his young master, he hurriedly said: "Master Wang said, he will be here in a while, let you wait in the room."

Hearing that Qi Yongfan seemed to be Wang Kui's friend, Xiao Er didn't even dare to accept the reward, so he went downstairs to get a fruit plate and a pot of good Biluochun for him to use slowly.

There is a very comfortable reclining chair by the window of Tianzi No. [-] room.Qi Yongfan lay on it, enjoying the cool breeze, eating fruits and drinking tea.

The door was knocked.

Qi Yongfan got out of bed and opened the door.Wang Kui walked in and looked around, "I heard that your friend lives next door?"

Qi Yongfan was not surprised, Longyou is the property of Wang's family, and he probably told Wang Kui all about his visit to the store just now.

He nodded and said, "When are you leaving to visit the store?"

"Now."

Qi Yongfan grabbed a peach and bit it down, it was crunchy and juicy.He walked out while eating, and said, "You wait in the house first, I'll go and talk to my friend."

Wang Kui smiled secretly, and said, "I'm so shameless? You want a golden house to hide your beauty."

Qi Yongfan turned his head and looked him up and down, "Are you sure you have the capital to be hidden?"

Wang Kui: "..."