Yunjing believed that his grandfather would be able to handle the road construction matter. He was the village chief and had enough prestige. Besides, he had lived a long time and was sophisticated and well-versed in the world, so he didn't need to worry too much.
Nowadays, the life of the entire village has improved. Although it is not yet rich, it can at least have enough food and clothing. It is also time to implement the relevant supporting facilities.
Although road construction is not necessary, having a good road will make it easier for villagers to travel. If there are cattle, horses and vehicles, going to the town will be much easier.
After returning from his study tour, Yunjing made up the necessary part of the imperial examination. He continued to focus on studying to obtain higher honors.
Today, Yun Jing is no longer so obsessed with fame, which is dispensable, but he still wants to go down this road, not to be an official, to put it more vulgarly, just to honor his ancestors.
In fact, Yunjing doesn't care about these things, but his family does. If he is highly educated and famous, his family will be proud of him, and he will have dignity wherever he goes. As a child, don't you just hope that your family will be happy?
Life is actually very short. If you can make the people you care about have no regrets in this limited time, then your time in this world will be worthwhile...
In addition to studying and practicing martial arts, Yunjing is not idle. It is not because he has grown up and has fame. He is just like an uncle at home. He can help with the odd jobs at home. Well, in fact, this winter
, and there isn’t much to do.
It's the end of the year, and the New Year Festival is approaching. This is the most important solar term of the year in the Dali Dynasty. Every household is busy, cleaning the house and preparing festival items. These things are all taken care of by the family. The Yunjing brothers and sisters only need to wear their ears and follow orders.
Just fine.
On the morning of the fifth day after returning, life had completely calmed down. After the initial joy of returning home, Yunjing once again became an object of disgust. He would be nudged if he snoozed for a while, and he would be told if he didn't put on his clothes well. He would just sit and talk for a while.
If you stay around, you will be told that you don’t know how to go out for a walk, and you will be paralyzed and waiting to get rusty...
Life at home is so difficult, but very warm.
This morning, after Yunjing washed up, he went to the livestock shed to feed the cattle. The only fodder was straw that was shipped home after the autumn harvest.
Dahei and Yunjing at home had not changed much when they left. They were sleek and smooth, several times bigger than ordinary buffaloes, and extremely strong. Ordinary people would have thought that this extremely docile buffalo would
It is more ferocious than tigers and leopards. If Dahei goes crazy, he can crush an ordinary tiger to death with one hoof. With the nourishment of Yunjing's spiritual energy for many years, it is already a veritable exotic beast.
"It doesn't look like you are a ten-year-old cow at all. Some people believe you when you say you have just reached adulthood. You can't grow any longer. You are already enough to bluff people. If nothing else, you will probably have to
You have devoted decades to hundreds of years of effort to our family, but farm work is nothing to you.”
Yunjing patted Dahei's back and whispered.
He has feelings for Dahei. He has let him go since he was a child. It can be said that Dahei has grown up with Yunjing and can continue to accompany him now. This feeling is really good.
Ordinary farm cattle become too old in their teens and twenties and can no longer farm, but Yunjing's big buffalo does not suffer from such weakness, which makes the villagers marvel. Yunjing heard from his family that he once
Someone tried to buy his Dahei family for several times the price, but they didn't even try.
Not to mention how many times it is, if you sell it for a hundred times, you will lose money to death, but the person who buys the cattle will lose money, because Dahei recognizes his family and will come back on his own...
Dahei chewed the straw and rubbed Yunjing's palm with his horn from time to time, as intimately as before.
Ordinary people may only think that Dahei is strong and strong, but only Yunjing knows that Dahei already has a certain amount of intelligence. He is much smarter than dogs. He can understand simple languages, and he is also a caretaker of homes and homes.
Experts, I estimate that if an average mid-acquired martial artist breaks into the house, the big black man will be able to defeat him.
After feeding Dahei with fodder and adding water to the water tank, Yunjing patted it on the shoulder and turned to leave.
As he turned around, Yunjing was murmuring in his heart that if he and Yundong were to separate in the future, he could give up his house and land, but Dahei could not give it to his younger brother. After all, he had been with Dahei for so many years.
Speaking of family separation, this problem may still be far away at present, but it will be a problem that will be faced in the future. The two brothers have grown up and will start their own families in the future, and it will be inconvenient to live together.
Never mind, let’s talk about the future later. After all, the current situation of the Yunjing family will prevent the two brothers from turning against each other due to uneven distribution when the family is separated.
No matter what era, there are many brothers and sisters who turn against each other and even fight over family property issues. Many times they even get into lawsuits. This is the reality...
Grandpa Yunlin went to discuss road construction with the villagers. If he is not at home, there will be no clear result on this matter in a day or two. We can only wait for news.
Yunshan is not at home either. It’s winter and I have nothing to do. I don’t know where to go to chat and drink. Now life in Xiaoxi Village is better. Winter is leisurely and I can live a little better.
In the little days of imagination.
His younger brother Yundong was feeding the chickens, and the palm-sized chickens were chattering loudly. Yundong was obviously annoyed, but that was the task given to him by Yunjing, and he had to take it seriously, let alone all kinds of entanglements.
The younger sister Yunxi is very well-behaved. She studies when she has time, or follows her mother to learn how to be a girl, which is much less troublesome than Yundong.
"Mom, I'm going to go to town later. It's the end of the year. I have to go and inquire about the operation of the cake shop. I'll buy some things on the way. If there's anything else I need at home, I'll bring it back then." Yunjing entered the house.
He looked at his mother who was sitting by the charcoal pot holding a basket picking beans and said.
Jiang Susu put a handful of picked rotten beans into a small frame on the side, raised her head and said: "You can't even see the road from the sky, Xiao Jing should not go to the town, it's very dangerous."
Now that the snow is one or two feet deep, Yunjing wants to go to town, which makes Jiang Susu unavoidably worried.
Yun Jing comforted and said: "Mom, don't worry. Don't forget that I have practiced martial arts. Now I can walk on the snow without leaving a trace. How can a mere amount of snow stop your son and me?"
"You, you don't make me worry at all. You are so old, and my mother still has to worry about you. You just rely on your skills to think about yourself. If something happens to you... Bah, bah, bah, bah.
, Mom didn’t mean that, anyway, I won’t worry if you go to town in this weather,” Jiang Susu said with worry in her eyes.
No matter how old the son is, no matter how capable he is, in the eyes of the mother, he will always be the little one who needs to be taken care of at all times, and he doesn't feel at ease when he is out of sight.
Obediently squatting next to his mother, Yunjing said flatteringly: "You are my mother, and you have to worry about me all your life. It has been decades and hundreds of years, where have you been? Don't worry, mother, I will definitely be back before dark."
"Go, go, go, I've been worrying about you for hundreds of years. You must be so careless, and you live so old, wouldn't my mother become an old monster? Okay, if you insist on going, my mother won't stop you, right?
, If it is convenient, bring some cloth back. At the end of the year, mother will make a new set of clothes for each of you brothers and sisters." Jiang Susu said angrily, laughing as she spoke.
Xiao Jing really dares to think about living for hundreds of years.
"I have new clothes to wear. That's great. Don't worry, mother. I'll bring you satisfactory fabrics. It's just hard work, mother." Yunjing stood up and said.
Nowadays, the family is not short of money, and most of the clothes on the market are affordable, but can those made by my mother be the same?
"You also know that mother worked hard. Who told you that you were born to me? I must have owed you in my previous life, and I will pay it off in this life... By the way, don't buy too expensive fabrics. It's better to save whatever you can," Jiang Susu murmured.
, there seemed to be endless things to say, but no matter how much she said, Yunjing would listen patiently and carefully.
After discussing with her mother, Yunjing had nothing to prepare, so she took an umbrella and went out.
"Brother, can you bring me a knife? Really, I want it."
As soon as he reached the gate of the yard, Yundong sneaked out and looked at Yun Jingdao pitifully. Boys all like to wield swords and guns, and Yundong is no exception. But now that he is not ready for the real thing, he can only beg.
Yunjing is my elder brother.
Yun Jing said: "I don't have much ability, so I just want to take the real thing. If the thing is not good, it will hurt myself. There is no point in begging me. You first convince your parents or your master to talk about it."
"Brother, please, please. I really want a sword. My master just taught me how to practice martial arts not long ago. He won't let me touch a real sword, let alone my parents. Now I only have a chance if you allow me."
, Yundong continued to say pitifully.
Smiling, Yunjing said: "They are all good to you, so don't beg me. I think the same thing as them."
Hearing this, Yundong's face fell, knowing that there was no way.
But Yunjing changed the subject and said: "Well, if you want a knife, it's not impossible. When you finish memorizing all the books you should memorize, I will buy you one.
How's that? Fair, right?"
"Really?" Yundong said happily.
Yunjing nodded seriously and said, "Why are you lying to me?"
"Then it's settled, I'm going to endorse it now." Yundong was afraid that Yunjing would regret it, so he turned around and ran away after saying this.
Pouting his lips, Yun Jingxin said that if you can really memorize all the books you need to memorize, I will really not hesitate to buy you a real thing that you have been thinking about for a long time. The question is, can you do it?
He thought so, but Yunjing did not forget to ask him to feed the chickens well while endorsing the endorsement...
Not far after leaving the house, Yunjing saw Jiang Xiaoxi walking through the snow carrying a basket.
Over the years, she has almost come out of the original haze, and there is a smile on her face. When she saw Yunjing going out, she smiled and said hello: "Xiaojing, where are you going?"
The two had met two days ago, and this was not the first time Yunjing had met after returning from his study tour.
Yunjing responded: "Hello, aunt, I'm going to go to town, my mother is at home."
There is no need for a family to be so polite, just skip the etiquette, otherwise it will look awkward.
Jiang Xiaoxi nodded and said: "That's right, then you go ahead and I'll bring you some dried mushrooms. Come back early in the afternoon and my aunt will make mushroom stewed chicken for you."
"Okay, then I'll go to my aunt first. If I come back late, you have to leave some for me."
"Don't worry, I know you are greedy..."
Saying goodbye to Jiang Xiaoxi, Yunjing walked away from the village. Noticing that no one was paying attention around him, he rose into the sky and flew to Niujiao Town with confidence. Why walk when he could fly?
Not long after Yunjing left Xiaoxi Village for Niujiao Town, three high-spirited young people arrived at the entrance of the village. They were all around 20 years old, two men and one woman. They were holding a horse respectively. They had just arrived at the entrance of the village.
A burly young man started shouting loudly: "I'm back..."
The sound echoed over the village for a long time. After hearing the news, the villagers came out to check, and then the village became lively.
The three of them are the three who went to Fengdaomen in Xinlin County to learn martial arts from their master. Now they are back. When Wang Captou brought people to Xiaoxi Village to select martial arts seedlings, Yunjing was not selected that time.
I struggled for a while, and more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye...
When Yunjing came to Niujiao Town, he did not go to the store immediately, but came to the small courtyard where he lived and studied with his master Li Qiu.
Standing at the door, Yun Jing felt somewhat melancholy. He thought back to the time when the master and the apprentice depended on each other here. Now the master has been away for many years. This place has left Yun Jing with too many memories and hardships.
I practice calligraphy until I can’t lift my hands, I plant till I get blisters on my palms... Looking back on all the past, without the accumulation bit by bit, perhaps Yunjing wouldn’t be where it is today.
This place is still the same as when Yunjing left. The yard is clean and the doors are open.
Yunjing stepped into the small courtyard, and happened to see a young man in green clothes walking out of the room.
The other party was obviously stunned for a moment when he saw Yun Jing, and then he quickly came over with a surprised look on his face and said, "Young master, you are back."
The young man was none other than Song Yan, the scholar assigned to him by Yunjing's master Li Qiu. Yunjing did not take him with him during the study tour and asked him to take care of the place and worry about the cake shop.
Yunjing is still very relieved about Song Yan. Firstly, it's because of his character. Secondly, the relationship between the two is master and servant, not an ordinary master-servant relationship. It should be noted that Song Yan signed the contract of betrayal. His fate
Everything is in Yun Jing's hands. If he betrays him, he only needs to inform the government and there will be no place for him in the world.
It is precisely because of this relationship that Song Yan was so excited after seeing Yun Jing. When Yun Jing was not around, he felt somewhat without a backbone.
"Well, it's been a few days since I returned from my study tour. I've been spending time with my family these days, and I only had time to come over today. How are you doing during this time?" Yun Dingding nodded.
Song Yan naturally took the umbrella from Yun Jing's hand, then followed Yun Jing half a step behind and replied: "Master, everything is fine with me. It's just that you have been away during this period, and I always feel empty. Now that the master is back,
Now, the little one feels much more at ease.”
"Don't do this to me, it sounds so awkward," Yun Jing said dumbly.
After the two entered the house, Song Yan consciously put down the paper umbrella, then immediately moved a stool for Yun Jing, and even went to make tea for Yun Jing without stopping.
Even after a few months, this set of procedures is not unfamiliar to him at all, and it is even smoother than before.
After taking a sip of tea, Yunjing looked at Song Yan and said, "I haven't seen you for a few months, and you have already entered the middle stage of the day after tomorrow. Not bad. It seems that you have not been lazy during my absence."
"Thanks to the young master, if the young master hadn't given him the secret book of martial arts, Xiao Xiao wouldn't be what he is today. How could he dare to let down the young master's wishes? Naturally, he doesn't dare to be tired for a moment. Now Xiao Xiao has some tricks, although he doesn't dare to
Compared with the young master, if someone bumps into the young master blindly, the younger one can also help the young master to cook for a while," Song Yan said with a smile, his tone full of confidence.
Although the relationship between the two is master and servant, it is not an ordinary master-servant relationship. They have more friends and speak very casually. Of course, there are still rules that should be followed and cannot be exceeded.
Song Yan is the same age as Yun Jing, and his martial arts talent is actually average. The reason why he is now entering the middle stage of acquired life is not only because he knows that the opportunity is hard-won, but also because of the secrets of martial arts given by Yun Jing.
He secretly used spiritual energy to help him achieve his current achievements.
In fact, his martial arts cultivation in the mid-acquired period at this stage is only at the middle to lower level when looking at the world, and cannot compare with the top-notch geniuses. However, such skills are more than enough in Niujiao Town, and even in Xinning County, they are considered
A good hand.
As a bookboy today, after Yunjing establishes his own business in the future, Song Yan will undoubtedly serve as the housekeeper of the Yunjing family. He can be regarded as the face of the Yunjing family. In the future, Song Yan will help Yunjing handle many things.
, so it is natural to cultivate it.
"Young master, I am not a troublemaker. There are so many blind people coming to attack me and I am waiting for you to take care of it. Instead of thinking about this, you might as well focus on reading." Yun Jing shook his head and said.
Song Yan said: "Don't worry, young master, I haven't fallen behind in studying."
Song Yan didn't say much about this. He had sold himself to Yunjing, and now he had a lowly status and was not eligible for the imperial examination. That was his own choice at the time, and studying was just to do better for Yunjing in the future.
"Well, I know your character. I don't need to say more. Just do things with your heart. I won't treat you badly in the future." After saying this, after a little greeting, Yunjing changed the subject and said, "Okay, tell me, I'm not here."
How has the shop been doing during this time?"
Song Yan immediately said seriously: "Master, now the shop is doing well. Putting aside all expenses, the shop's monthly net profit is at least 5,000 taels..."
"Wait, how much?" Hearing this, Yun Jing immediately interrupted him and said in slight shock.
A net profit of more than five thousand taels, converted into cattle, would be two hundred and fifty... Well, Yunjing is used to measuring money by the price of cattle.
But the crux of the question is, how much can a cake shop make in a month?
Song Yan nodded and said: "Yes, young master, you heard it right, it is more than five thousand taels. The reason why it is so much is because now the reputation of our cake shop is gradually spreading, and many people from far away will come to spend money to buy it.
There are many customers in the county town, and they are usually the expensive ones. There are too many wealthy families in the county town. There are also restaurants and teahouses, which are also our main sellers. There are always high-rollers in those places, especially
It's the end of the year, and business is even more booming. I'm afraid the net profit for this month will exceed 20,000 taels. It should be noted that big families will not be stingy with spending money during the New Year Festival. There are also gatherings among various scholars during the end of the year.
There are more and more, and our cakes are indispensable to add to the fun. Hey, those scholars use cakes to please the young lady, which is the best way to please..."
Hearing what Song Yan said, Yunjing was relieved. From the beginning, Yunjing had no intention of doing business for ordinary people when it came to cakes. Who would have thought that after the novelty wore off, not only did the business not weaken, but it actually got better and better.
Methods, exclusive operations, and monopoly profits are so hot.
This is limited to Xinlin County. If you look at the whole country, the profits will be endless.
Making money is one thing, but high profits come with high risks. It should be noted that in this era, there are many jealous and unruly people.
After Song Yan had finished speaking, Yunjing asked, "The shop is making so much money, nothing happened, right?"
Speaking of this, Song Yan mused: "I want the young master to know that our shop is doing well and making money. Of course, there are jealous people. When the young master was away, he came to discuss cooperation and purchase formulas more than ten times."
Yes, there are local people, and there are also people from the county and even county towns. But this is a business that lays golden eggs. How can it be easier for others? Shopkeeper Zhang refused. Many times people came to make trouble. They were ordinary rogues, but they were all beaten by Uncle Liu and Ding.
I sent it off, but there hasn’t been any major mistakes so far.”
The current skills of Liu Dazhuang, Ding Wei and others can still withstand this place in Niujiao Town. Yun Dingding nodded and said: "Except for these rogues who usually cause trouble, there are no people in the martial arts who are jealous? What about the official trouble?"
"No," Song Yan shook his head immediately, and then continued: "This is also a strange thing. Officially, it's okay. Young Master, you are a person with a good reputation. With Mr. Li's current status, he is jealous of our business.
People who want to seek trouble from the official side naturally have to weigh whether their bones are strong or not, but people in the martial arts world are surprised. There is no trouble in this regard, as if someone has specially said hello. The little one is very puzzled."
"Tsk, it stands to reason that the food appearance of people in the martial arts is the most ugly, but there is no trouble in this aspect. To be honest, I am a little confused about it," Yun Jing said thoughtfully.
Looking at Yun Jing's face, Song Yan said: "Master, would you like me to find a way to understand why there is no trouble from the Jianghu side?"
After thinking about it, Yun Jing said: "It's okay to understand a little bit, but don't worry too much. Since it's okay, it's always good."
"I understand, young master. By the way, young master, do you need me to show you the account books for the past few months?" Song Yan nodded.
Yunjing shook his head and said, "No, I can rest assured that you are doing things for me."
That being said, Yun Jing had actually already used his mind power to read the account books secretly while speaking, so there was no need to do anything more. However, there was no need to tell Song Yan about this kind of thing.
For Yunjing's trust, Song Yan was extremely grateful in his heart and did not show it. He just kept it in his heart. He then asked: "Master, I think our pastries can be bigger and stronger. Now we have the capital."
, do you want to open a branch elsewhere?”
No one would complain about the lack of money. With the popularity of cakes, the money is just there waiting to be picked up. Why not? As a servant, Song Yan truly considers the problem from Yun Jing's perspective.
Regarding his proposal, Yunjing said: "No need for now, let's talk about it after the New Year Festival. I have concerns in my mind. I can't make enough money, and sometimes too much money is not necessarily a good thing."
"I understand, little one." Song Yan stopped talking.
Then Yun Jing stood up and said: "Come on, come with me to the shop. I have been away for a few months and Uncle Zhang has been busy. I will be the shopkeeper. There is no reason not to say hello when I come back."
"Okay, young master, it's just that it's too late to prepare a car for you now," Song Yan said anxiously, and at the same time, he said to himself that Zhang Changgui met his young master. He really met a noble man. He was a toilet dealer at the beginning, but now he is rich when he greets and delivers him.
people.
Not knowing what Song Yan was thinking, Yunjing walked towards the door and said, "No, we'll just walk there. It's not that far anyway. By the way, you may be busy next. Help me purchase some fabrics. You don't need much, but
Okay, let's buy a dozen horses first. This has to be done today. I have to go back in the afternoon and take them away. Then, after the New Year Festival, I will visit all the gentlemen, relatives and friends. You have to prepare gifts and other things for me in advance.
, I will give you a list later, you should know what to do yourself."
With someone helping to handle these things, Yunjing doesn't have to do it himself. After all, he is no longer the farm boy who once had enough to eat at home.
Things are not what they used to be, and who can say clearly what life will bring.
"I understand, little one," Song Yan nodded seriously.
After being a book boy for so many years, he certainly knows what kind of gifts should be given to whom, and he will prepare them for Yun Jing. If he doesn't even have this bit of discernment, what's the use of him?
