Tao Fengtang asked Lin Jinrong: "What kind of spices do you want to buy? How many do you want? What are you buying them for?"
The two of them had dealt with gold and silver exchanges earlier, and Tao Shunqin helped Lin Jinrong buy saline-alkali land. Moreover, when Tao Shunqin returned to Qingzhou, he also bought a lot of saline-alkali land for storage. There was an example of Pingzhou in front of him. Qingzhou
The price of the saline-alkali land has also increased, but it is not as exaggerated as Pingzhou. After these two incidents, Tao Fengtang has a certain understanding of this little cousin. He knows that if it is to prepare for the wedding, Tao has already asked for help earlier.
Tao Shunqin had a lot of compradors, and they were all enough. This time Lin Jinrong wanted comprador spices, there must be other reasons, and he didn't know what tricks she was going to play, so he couldn't help but be curious.
Lin Jinrong did not intend to hide the Tao family, but also planned to persuade Tao Shunqin through Tao Fengtang, so he laughed softly and said: "I heard people say that agarwood, woody incense, and cloves are in short supply in other places, and many people can't buy them with money.
I just want to buy some things to keep, maybe the price will increase one day." The other items, such as sulfur, stone grease, pepper, etc., have not been seen for the time being, so she will not mention them to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Tao Fengtang couldn't help but frown: "Who did you listen to? Is it reliable?"
Lin Jinrong said calmly: "I heard it from my cousin Zhou Mai. He is from Songzhou and knows a lot of things that we don't know. He also said another big thing, does my eldest cousin want to
Listen?" She thought carefully for a long time and finally figured it out. The reason why the imperial court allowed the sale of these things can only explain one problem. There is a shortage of medicinal materials in various places, and the official market alone cannot satisfy it. So it is so far away from what she knows.
, this is the time when the shortage of medicinal materials is most prominent. Pingzhou Qingzhou is close to the market, which is not obvious yet. Places like Songzhou must be more scarce than these places. This is not wrong and can withstand scrutiny.
.
Tao Fengtang saw that she mentioned the name of the person and said it in a decent manner, so he really paid attention to it: "What else did he say?"
Lin Jinrong told him about the severe drought in the north, and then said very enlighteningly: "Cousin, I have an idea, I don't know if it is right?"
Tao Fengtang had already heard some of the meaning, and encouraged with a smile: "You say it, I will listen."
Lin Jinrong smiled and said: "With the severe drought in the north, will the price of food increase? I heard from my brother that their hometown was hit by floods that year, and the price of food in several surrounding counties increased horribly.
No? Third brother?"
Lin Shiquan had been silently listening to the conversation between Lin Jinrong and Tao Fengtang. He had already heard some tricks. Seeing her asking him for confirmation, he answered quickly: "Yes. The big landowners in several surrounding counties have made huge fortunes."
A small fortune."
"It's normal for the surrounding areas. But the north is far away from us. If the price of food here is going to rise, it depends on how the drought is going over there." Tao Fengtang fell into deep thought. He has a natural businessman's temperament.
Being keen, I immediately thought of asking among the merchants coming and going to confirm whether the two pieces of news brought by Lin Jinrong were true.
If it is true, we should look for opportunities to get a batch of medicinal materials, and save a batch of food as appropriate. It is not difficult to obtain medicinal materials, but the difficulty is to find a reliable next owner. This next owner must be courageous, knowledgeable, and respectable.
He is very familiar with it and can take this private goods to other state capitals safely and safely. Who is suitable? In the blink of an eye, he has already thought of several candidates. The food problem is not that worrying. The government only prohibits and
Neighboring countries have large-scale grain trade, which is not prohibited by the private sector, and the risks they bear are not large. In short, they will not lose money.
You should inquire about both matters carefully before going back to discuss things with Tao Shunqin. Tao Fengtang was a little nervous and a little excited, and the way he looked at Lin Jinrong was different. It was just that he was cautious and had not yet implemented clear things.
, will not express opinions arbitrarily.
But Lin Jinrong had already seen that Tao Fengtang was moved by him. As long as he was willing to inquire carefully, he would know that what she said was true. It was already mid-autumn, and the severe drought in the north should have gradually spread here. At least the food supply
She would definitely save it, but she really couldn't say for sure about the fragrant medicine. She could only hope that she could save a little bit and make a fortune when the government fully liberalized the trade in two years' time.
But no matter what, half of the purpose of her trip had been achieved, and Lin Jinrong became happy and continued to encourage Tao Fengtang: "Cousin, this market has the largest number of passing merchants. Why don't you just ask me?"
When Tao Fengtang had this idea, he smiled and said, "Let's go there for a stroll later."
However, it was said that Lu Yan listened carefully to the conversation between the several of them. His heart suddenly stopped and he went back and forth a few times. Suddenly he didn't want to ask Lin Jinrong anymore about why she hated him so much and why she hated him so much.
Things have happened, but I am eager to know what they will say next.
Mr. Lu is good at business and has done some private business. He has heard about it more or less, but because he left home since he was young, he is regarded as an important member of the family's rejuvenation. The most important thing has always been to study and study. For these
The ins and outs of the matter are not very clear, but this does not prevent him from being curious about these things. Moreover, he still has a very important matter to solve during this trip, and he urgently needs this information.
Only to hear Lin Jinrong ask again: "Cousin, I asked you about buying spices earlier, and you said you would come out and explain it to me in detail, but you haven't said it yet."
Tao Fengtang no longer regarded her as a child, so he pointed to a house in the middle of the market: "Did you see that? That's the government office set up to manage the market. There are many people in it. You know?
I don’t know who they are, but they do hang out here anytime and anywhere. Everything here is controlled by the government. Among the things sold by the government, we trade with the Darong people, and the officials must evaluate and determine the quality.
, turnover transactions do not allow both parties to contact each other privately, and taxes will be levied afterwards. So the idea you just had is not feasible."
Speaking of this, Tao Fengtang suddenly lowered his voice and said in an extremely low voice: "There is a shopping mall about a hundred miles from here. I took light goods there and traded them directly with the Da Rong people. The price is only here.
It’s less than one-fifth of the price. Just be careful not to get caught by the government. If you want cheap fragrant medicine, just wait until I go to get it for you next time.”
Lin Jinrong suddenly realized. No wonder Mrs. Wu told Mrs. Tao that Tao Fengtang took people to the market alone and made a lot of money. It turned out that this was not the market. She felt a little angry because of her ignorance and taking things for granted.
But he was still puzzled: "But my third cousin said that some shops also sell things secretly."
Tao Fengtang couldn't explain it to her for a while, so he could only say: "She just listened to half of it and ran away. How can it be that simple? Even if it was true, it couldn't be done at this time. She would have to make an appointment with someone later to find out more.
Talk about it in detail."
Although she only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg, Lin Jinrong felt that her trip to Qingzhou opened a door for her. Inside the door was a brand new world that was completely different from the one she was familiar with before.
The world can be so vast.
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Since Tao Fengtang suddenly lowered his voice, Lu Yan consciously took two steps back, not to eavesdrop on things that others didn't want him to know. As a result, he stepped on something soft, and Wu Xiang whispered strangely.
Called: "Hiss."
Lu Yan turned around silently and looked at Wu Xiang. Judging from the position Wu Xiang was in now, it can be inferred that he was also listening to Lin Jinrong and Tao Fengtang talking just now, and he had no intention of retreating to avoid it, so he was stepped on.
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Wu Xiang felt guilty about being a thief, so she felt a little uncomfortable when she met Lu Yan's dark eyes, and then she whispered: "Why are you looking at me if you don't look at the road?"
Lu Yan did not speak, but stepped aside and looked around casually. When his eyes fell on a certain place, they were stuck and could not be taken back. Tao Fengxiang and Tao Fengju took Lin Shenzhi to buy candied haws, and Tao Fengxiang wiped Lin's eyes.
When Shen saw the syrup on his face, Tao Fengju complained on behalf of his little cousin and wanted to wipe Tao Fengxiang's face. Tao Fengxiang shouted: "You little bastard, how dare you! You took off my mask. You go home and wait."
Eat the board."
"It's the same trick every time. Are you tired of it?" Tao Fengju was indignant. Lin Shenzhi happily held up the candied haws and smiled: "Second cousin, don't blame third cousin. She loves me. I'm so happy today. I've never been so happy.
I’ve never been so happy.”
Tao Fengxiang sighed: "You are an honest boy, I really can't bear to bully you." He took out a handkerchief and wiped Lin Shenzhi's face, and then pressed Tao Fengju's shoulder. It seemed that he was disgusted, but in fact he wiped him intimately.
corner of mouth.
"It's not what I want to do, I'm just curious. Don't you want to know what they are talking about?" Wu Xiang cheekily touched Lu Yan lightly and saw him staring at something intently. He took a look and happened to
Seeing Tao Fengxiang wiping Tao Fengju's mouth, he didn't understand what was so interesting about it, so he asked Lu Yan: "What are you looking at?"
"I want to know, but I won't eavesdrop." Lu Yan withdrew his gaze.
Wu Xiang couldn't help feeling annoyed: "My eldest cousin doesn't hide anything from me."
Lu remained silent.
The two walked away in silence for a while, and Lin Jinrong and Tao Fengtang in front also finished talking. Lin Jinrong turned around and waved to Lin Shenzhi: "Come here, little seventh brother, I'll hold your hand."
Lin Shenzhi jumped over and ran over, holding Lin Jinrong's hand tightly and handing over the candied haws: "Fourth sister, try it, it's so sweet."
Lin Jinrong raised her face, lowered her head and took a bite, smiling: "It's really sweet."
Lin Shenzhi raised the candied haws and said, "Take another bite."
Lu Yan couldn't help but licked the corners of his lips. Unexpectedly, he remembered that when he returned home last year and saw his brother, he expectedly handed over the gift he had carefully prepared, hoping to get a smile.
But I got a guarded, cold and frightened glance and a back view, and I remembered my biological mother's sky-shattering look every time she saw me, and my biological father's long sighs when he saw me. I was reminded repeatedly that I was suddenly in a bad mood, but there was also a vague feeling.
He had an impulse, wanting someone to smile at him brilliantly, without reservation, with utmost affection, and with utmost trust. This desire and impulse even exceeded all his current hopes. He wanted it very much, and wanted it very much.
want.
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