Song Liyun couldn't help but suck in the saliva that was about to flow out.
I made a plan in my mind, first sell the wool carpet to get some money, and then have a big meal.
Then I bought Song Zhenping cowhide boots that are convenient for walking, clothes, and toys and snacks for Xiao An.
Black gold…what does black gold require?
What does the increasingly greedy big monkey need?
Song Liyun thought for a while and decided to make him two more sets of floral cotton-padded jackets and floral pants!
The first thing is to sell carpets.
Now Song Liyun only had a few pennies on him, so the two of them could only hold the carpet and eat two bowls of wontons on the roadside to satisfy their hunger.
The leather goods store that Han Ming was familiar with was very simple, with a few pieces of leather goods piled in the small front room.
When Song Liyun walked in, there was only one shopkeeper sorting things.
This is an old man with a beard and a serious face.
When he saw Song Liyun and the others coming in, he greeted them with a polite smile.
When he heard that Song Liyun was going to sell carpets and spread the wool carpets on the counter, the shopkeeper just took one look, and the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, and his brows suddenly furrowed.
Song Liyun is calm and composed, and she is not afraid of the shopkeeper being picky.
The wool carpets delivered by the clinic are of very good quality and are obviously high-end goods.
The leather goods shopkeeper looked and looked and touched before letting go of the carpet.
He didn't say whether the carpet was good or bad at the first time. Instead, he quickly wrapped the carpet and made a gesture to invite him in: "Girl, please talk inside."
The shopkeeper had a good eye, so Song Liyun came in with Han Ming.
Han Ming was tall and in his prime. Although he was wearing a coarse cloth coat, he could still tell at a glance that Song Liyun, who was also dressed in ordinary clothes, was the one talking.
Song Liyun just glanced at the shopkeeper and saw that he seemed to have something to say in his eyes, so he didn't ask any more questions and walked in.
There are quiet rooms in the store, and Song Liyun didn't mince words when he arrived here, and asked directly: "Does the shopkeeper have questions about the carpet?"
The shopkeeper said solemnly: "The girl's carpet is of high quality, and the price can be given to one hundred and fifty taels of silver. But before that, I have something to ask, and please tell the truth, otherwise I will not dare to accept it."
Song Liyun nodded: Luo Baihu said the carpet was worth a hundred taels, and the shopkeeper said it was a hundred and fifty taels of silver, which was much more than expected. He seemed to be an honest person, so he should be cautious.
Seeing Song Liyun agree, the leather goods shopkeeper said: "Which tribe of the Di tribe did you get this from?"
Why is it so detailed?
Song Liyun suddenly became wary.
The Wu Dynasty and the Di tribe had a deadly feud, and Ruijin Town was destroyed at the hands of the Di tribe. Now that he was asked which tribe of the Di tribe this wool carpet came from...does he want revenge?
It's really a turn of events. I once asked Boss Mu where the goods were, and now someone is asking about the source.
Song Liyun was silent for a moment and looked at Han Ming.
This shop was introduced by Han Ming. He said the prices here are moderate and not as deceptive as other shops.
If this store had a grudge against the Di people, he should know about it.
Han Ming also looked confused. He had come here to sell some game skins before, and the shopkeeper was very generous and casual, without asking about the source of the goods.
Song Liyun thought for a moment and stood up slowly: "Shopkeeper, is there something wrong with my carpet? If it's not convenient to collect it, I won't force you."
The color of the carpet is obviously the exotic style of the grassland, which cannot be concealed.
The most I can do is not sell it, and I can't take the blame for the Di people.
The shopkeeper obviously saw this kind of reaction, and said hurriedly: "Girl, don't get me wrong, the Di tribe has a grudge against the Wu Dynasty, but there is no barrier between our merchants. Otherwise, there would be no tea bricks and salt on the grassland, and the Wu Dynasty wouldn't have so many cattle.
Lamb and skins.”
Song Liyun paused for a moment before he realized: There was a port city on the border of Wu Dynasty.
There is no food or vegetables on the grassland, so we rely on tea bricks to absorb vitamins.
Salt also had to be brought in from the Wu Dynasty and surrounding countries, and most of the sheepskin robes that people in the Wu Dynasty wanted to wear had to come from the grasslands.
The conflict between the two sides was a conflict, but the caravans from both sides still had contacts.
Seeing that Song Liyun understood, the leather goods shopkeeper continued: "The reason why I ask is because the Di tribe has an exclusive trade in fur goods in the Wu Dynasty, and a small shop like ours dare not operate it."
Song Liyun became interested, but she thought it was all private goods. Who was so bold and dared to monopolize and sell them.
"Seller, you don't have to worry about the source of my goods. I have no contact with the grasslands and I don't know any Di tribe. This wool carpet was privately traded in the army."
When the shopkeeper heard that he was not from the grassland, his eyebrows immediately relaxed: "My dear, I'm sorry, I've been worrying too much.
To be honest, if this girl's blanket were sold to the south, it would fetch at least five hundred taels of silver.
You also know that the anti-smuggling police are very strict on this road. If you are caught, you will lose both your life and money."
"Oh! Tell me, the shopkeeper, since the anti-smuggling measures are so strict, who would dare to sell alone?"
This is really a hugely profitable industry!
Song Liyun instantly became energetic.
My main business is transportation. If I can do this business, how much money can I make?
"Who is it? Of course he is the Royal Merchant!"
Song Liyun was speechless, no wonder it was like this.
The Wu Dynasty was very strict about the movement of people. If you leave the place of residence for more than a hundred miles, you need to be directed by the government. Otherwise, you will be investigated as a refugee.
When doing business on the road, the first step is to apply for a business permit and pay heavy taxes.
The imperial merchants naturally took advantage of this convenience and were not afraid of being randomly inspected by the government.
Since the wool carpet did not come directly from the Di tribe, the store accepted the carpet, but the shopkeeper did not immediately give cash.
He gave Song Liyun a choice.
If Song Liyun wanted cash, he would pay one hundred and fifty taels of silver on the spot.
If you are willing to wait until the goods get to the south to sell them before settling the settlement, it will be three hundred taels.
The income is doubled, but the money is not free. If the goods are caught midway, there will be no money.
Is there still such an operation?
Shared risks!
Song Liyun was shocked.
The shopkeeper explained: The risk on the road is really too great, so they need to divide the goods between people. Only five out of ten goods need to be delivered, and this business will make money.
If the goods are inspected, they will lose both their lives and money, and private companies will be subject to heavy fines and jail time.
Song Liyun asked for cash.
She now needs cash to buy food.
And she also had doubts about this store: It was just her first meeting with this store, and she could reveal such important information. Could it be a trap?
Han Ming sat aside in silence. Although he was shocked by these words, he was just surprised.
The road from the northwest to the south of the Yangtze River is long, and there are inspection departments along the way to conduct anti-smuggling inspections. Except for imperial merchants, most people really don't dare to do it.
In addition to selling carpets, Song Liyun also sells a fox skin and two rabbit skins.
The fox skins and rabbit skins are both very complete, and the price offered by the fur shop owner is also reasonable.
Two hundred coins for fox skin and thirty coins for rabbit skin.
Song Liyun made some calculations and realized that all the rabbit skins here were obtained by hunting. It would be a good business for Song Zhenping to raise rabbits and sell the skins in the future.
Song Liyun casually put more than one hundred taels of silver into his leather bag and left the leather goods store directly.