Businessmen in this dynasty could also obtain honors, but those who were officials were not allowed to engage in business.
In other words, once you become an official, you cannot get involved in business matters, and the whole family cannot do that.
But before you become an official, it's up to you.
Therefore, Yunfei does not plan to be an official in this life, but if he wants fame, he is a scholar.
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The moon was bright and clear, it was three o'clock in the morning in mid-October, and the wind was a bit cool.
Yunfei lit the oil lamp and came to the kitchen. First he fried all the tofu and put it in a clean wooden barrel.
Then the sauce is boiled, which is hot and spicy, and spices are added to cook it, making it fragrant.
Installed in a clay jar.
Everyone at home was also awake. After Bai Guihua finished washing, she came to his side in small steps and whispered, "Brother."
"Huh?" Yunfei didn't raise his head, but was making egg porridge out of the pot for everyone's breakfast.
In fact, it was only five o'clock at this time. I originally wanted to warm it in the pot for them, but since they woke up, I decided to eat it while it was still hot.
"Brother, are you going to town to sell tofu today?"
"Well, do you want to bring something?"
Bai Guihua shook her head, "I want to come and help."
"Why don't I go and help? I can help with the shouting. I used to shout when our family sold meat."
"No need, I can do it alone. If you want to bring something with you, just let me know.
If you want to go shopping in the town, then let’s do it next time. I won’t bring anything with you next time.”
Yunfei refused their help and joked, if he took them with him, how long would it take to push so many things slowly?
After taking a few bites of egg porridge, he quickly packed the things in the cart and was ready to go out.
"Don't do the heavy work at home. Just wait for me to come back. Remember to make food at noon. Don't be hungry until the evening, you know?"
Du Qingliu smiled gently and said: "Okay, husband, don't worry, go early and come back early, I will take good care of the family."
"My husband, please come back early. It doesn't matter if you can't sell it. We can eat it ourselves..." Zhao Baozhu was greedy when he smelled the smell of the sauce.
But Yunfei refused to eat it, saying that the seasoning was too heavy, and asked her to make another way to cook it that night.
Zhang Dujuan's face was a little tangled. He wanted to ask something, but he didn't know what to say.
It seemed like it was her turn and there was nothing left to say.
"Ms. sir, have a safe trip."
"Brother, remember to help me deliver the goods and buy some embroidery thread."
"Okay, you go back to the house and rest."
It's still dark, so why can't I sleep for a while?
What are you doing up so early?
Yunfei was wearing a thin gown and didn't feel cold at all. He occasionally saw one or two people on the road, but he didn't say hello.
He was pushing the cart so fast that the wheels could hardly keep up with his pace.
When we arrived in town, we paid two cents for the booth fee and got a location that wasn't too out of the way.
Today is market day after all, and the streets are already full of stalls.
At this time, many people have actually finished shopping and gone home.
However, there are still many people who have just come out to buy now. After all, not everyone will get up before dawn.
After all, the people in the town are relatively wealthy.
After Yunfei put the cart away, he moved down the barrels and vats.
Then he set up a long and light table, took out the dishes, put eight small pieces of tofu on them, poured the sauce on them, and placed them on the table.
He shouted loudly: "Tofu is on sale. The delicious tofu is the first one in Sanshui Town. The food and wine are delicious. Everyone, come and take a look."
The whole street is selling pickles, eggs, wild vegetables, pancakes, etc. The sudden influx of an overbearing smell really attracted a lot of people.
Yunfei, who had countless experiences as a vendor, did not panic at all and took out the prepared bamboo tube.
Put the individual small portions of tofu cubes that have been prepared, about one-fifth the size of those on the dish.
Then he took out a bamboo tube filled with bamboo sticks and distributed them to everyone.
“Everyone can try a piece first and have some if you like it. If you don’t like it, it’s okay.
This tofu is spicy and goes well with wine and rice. It's not expensive, a plate of it only costs five cents."
Prices in Ningguo are high, even wild vegetables cost this much.
Five cents for a plate is really not expensive.
Many people who smelled the fragrance were a little moved. They took the bamboo sticks and poked a small piece to taste.
After eating, the sticks were casually thrown on the ground.
There were no trash cans or public toilets at this time. Not to mention garbage on the ground, there was even human feces, not to mention livestock.
It's not as beautiful as on TV.
The main streets in the town are paved with bluestones, but most of them are still filled with dirt and gravel.
Smoke and dust filled the air, the smell was overwhelming, and people were noisy.
Fortunately, the main street is paved with bluestones, otherwise Yunfei would really be worried that dust would fall in if things were placed like this.
Although what is on display is a sample, it is inevitable that guests will not be a little disappointed after seeing it.
"Young man, what's your name? You're really the first in Sanshui Town. Madam, I've never seen this before."
"The outside is charred, the inside is smooth and tender, and there is an indescribable aroma. It is indeed more aromatic than fried soybeans."
"It's just that the amount isn't much, it's not even enough for my uncle."
Yunfei explained: "The price is really not expensive. After all, these wild vegetables cost five cents a pot, let alone the tofu.
I also want to earn money for my hard work, these sauces and the like are very expensive."
People in this town have low spending power, and he has no idea of making a lot of money.
For three cents per pound of beans, you can get about three pounds of tofu, and this plate of tofu only contains more than half a pound.
The oil for frying the tofu can be recycled several times. The chili peppers will be grown by oneself and cannot be sold outside. The miso is bought and mixed with water and spices to cook.
If you cook a big pot of tofu and sell all the tofu, you will definitely make half the profit.
Everyone thought about it and realized that five cents a plate was indeed a good deal.
"Uncles and aunts who want to buy it can go home and bring a plate to put it in, or buy two plates and I will give it to you in a bamboo tube."
He had collected the bamboo tubes from the village for a penny or two, so he couldn't give them to him for free.
"Bring me two plates." Some people don't want to go home and buy two copies.
Anyway, it looks like one portion is not enough.
"Okay." Yunfei took out a clean bamboo tube from the basket on the trolley, put sixteen pieces of fried tofu on it, and then spooned the sauce into it.
"Uncle, take it, your two copies, a total of ten cents."
The other party handed him ten copper coins.
Seeing that some people started to buy it, the person who had just tried it thought about it. Five cents is not expensive to try it.
After all, this plate can be eaten by two people. Not to mention the sauce, even the vegetables are fragrant.
"Young man, have some and put it in this bowl for me."
"I want two."
"Okay, thank you for your help, see you next time."
"Your four copies, a total of twenty cents, will be given to you in two bamboo tubes."
The number of customers gradually increased, and Yunfei quickly collected money, filled the tofu, and poured the sauce.