Inside the garden, there is a small two-story building, and the sound insulation measures are very good. You can't hear the noise outside at all, but it also has the artistic conception of being hidden in the city.
"Master Tang, what do you think?"
"The one we just passed was the side entrance. The main entrance is on the left, which leads directly to the street."
Chu Yugang said respectfully: "If there is anything that needs improvement, please feel free to mention it."
"Okay, I think it's good."
Tang Ming smiled lightly and nodded: "Let's get down to business. I came here this time, firstly, to understand the medicinal materials market in Ningzhou City, and secondly, to understand the situation of the Xie family in Ningzhou."
"Tell me more about it."
Let’s talk about business.
Chu Yugang's face turned serious. He thought for a while and then said hesitantly: "Master Tang, I heard from Mr. Chu that you are planning to incorporate the Xie family of Ningzhou into your own power?"
Tang Ming nodded and asked, "Well, is there any problem?"
"To be honest, this is very difficult."
Chu Yugang smiled bitterly and said: "Although the Xie family is not a top wealthy family, it is still a deeply rooted local emperor in Ningzhou City, especially the current leader, the old man of the Xie family, Xie Zhengchun."
"Xie Zhengchun, when he was young, was a powerful medicinal material tycoon in Jiangnan, Guangdong and Western Guangxi. It was he who captured nearly half of the market in Jiangnan Province in one fell swoop."
"The most important thing is that Xie's main market is not limited to Jiangnan, but also places like Guangyue and Western Guangxi."
Chu Yugang frowned: "Xie Zhengchun is a very scheming and shrewd person. It may not be that easy to take over the Xie family."
The wealthy family surnamed Xie has been standing in Ningzhou City for more than two hundred years.
It has a long heritage.
If this were placed in ancient times, Ningzhou City would probably be equivalent to the fiefdom of the Xie family. Although there is no such thing as a fiefdom in China today, the Xie family is still the only local overlord in Ningzhou.
No one dares to mess with you! "Let's get in touch first when the time comes, and then we'll talk about the rest."
Tang Ming stood with his hands behind his back and smiled lightly: "Besides, there is no deal that cannot be negotiated in this world. It is just a matter of insufficient benefits."
Chu Yugang nodded and said, "That's okay. Chu Tang is one of the top ten medicine shops in Ningzhou. When the time comes, I will introduce Master Tang to visit the Xie family."
"By the way, there is one more thing."
Tang Ming suddenly spoke: "When I came here, I saw many medicinal plant planting bases in the surrounding mountains and forests. Does the Chu family have any share in these bases?"
Chu Yugang smiled and shook his head: "Well, there really is no such thing...the surrounding medicinal material planting bases have been divided up by the local wealthy families in Ningzhou."
"And the Xie family is the one with the greatest vested interests."
"The old man of the Xie family has the right to allocate planting bases. Their large families have married each other and have already been tied together to form an alliance that has taken root in Ningzhou City."
Chu Yugang sighed.
This is also the reason why he is not optimistic about Tang Ming's plan.
The Xie family's alliances are now flourishing, and the connections between the major forces are extremely close. How can they give up their vested interests and let the Xuantian Chamber of Commerce participate?
"Mr. Tang, tomorrow is the beginning of spring in the lunar calendar. According to tradition, Ningzhou City will hold a medicinal materials conference."
"The beginning of spring symbolizes the resurrection of all things, and also represents the arrival of the most suitable season for the growth of medicinal herbs. This is very important in Ningzhou City. Since ancient times, there has been a tradition of holding grand gatherings to congratulate. During the introduction, various surnames, various drug stores, and even other places
The medicine tycoon will also come."
Chu Yugang explained.
Tang Ming's heart moved. It just so happened that he could take this opportunity to get to know the herbal medicine market in Ningzhou City.
By the way, let’s see if we can pick out any herbs we like.
"You go down and do your work first, I've been nagging you for a while."
"This is the Qi and Blood Pill. You should have some experience in martial arts, but you were injured in the past. Taking this pill will help you recover from your old illness."
Tang Ming smiled lightly and spoke.
Whoa! A pill was thrown over.
Chu Yu was stunned for a while, and then he was overjoyed. He knew how miraculous Master Tang was in front of him. The reason why Mr. Chu broke through the Nascent Soul realm back then was because he took Master Tang's elixir.
But now, he can also recover from his injuries! "Thank you, Master Tang!"
"Master Tang, Mr. Chu has already told me not to mention me. Even he, an old man, must obey orders in front of you."
"If there is an order from now on, just give it directly. Chu will definitely do his best."
Chu Yugang's face was ecstatic, and he bowed his hands towards Tang Ming and Zi Rigong with gratitude, and then exited the inner courtyard.
...the next day.
Tang Ming practiced all night, and when it got bright outside, he took Zi Ri out of the inner courtyard.
Chu Yugang had been waiting for a long time. When he saw him coming out, he quickly smiled and said: "Master Tang, do you want to go to the herbal medicine market now?
I'll take you there."
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
Tang Ming took Ziri into the car.
Forty minutes later.
The vehicle parked in a vast open square.
It was around nine o'clock in the morning, and the square was already overcrowded. There were vendors selling medicinal materials everywhere, and there were many shops on both sides.
"Master Tang, this is the Ningzhou Medicinal Materials Market."
"According to custom, the Ningzhou market does not open in winter, so it waits for the beginning of spring to sell the medicinal materials with the strongest potency that have been accumulated for a quarter to make a good fortune."
"Chu Tang also has a branch here. Master Tang, I will take you there to have a look."
Chu Yugang invited.
Tang Ming shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "I want to stroll around by myself, you don't have to follow us."
"Okay, this is my phone number. If you need anything, please contact Master Tang."
Chu Yugang didn't do any ink, so he handed over a business card and left.
Tang Ming also took Ziri into the medicinal materials market.
"Come and take a look, the best ten-year-old blood ginseng."
“Don’t miss it if you pass by, it’s the best Huang Jing from Ningzhou.”
"Bosses, I have 50-year-old Cordyceps here."
"Polygonum multiflorum is an excellent food for replenishing qi and blood. If you eat it at night, you might as well take a look..." The shouts were loud and clear.
The small vendors around are extremely enthusiastic. You must know that this is the biggest event in Ningzhou City. Many big bosses from Guangdong and Guangdong come to buy medicines, and they can afford the prices.
Someone can make hundreds of thousands of dollars with just one order.
These vendors are naturally very enthusiastic.
Tang Ming looked left and right, slowly gaining a basic understanding of the market here.
"Ningzhou is a small county after all, and it is not as good as the medicinal materials market in Shanyu City."
"But one thing is that the quality of the medicinal materials here is relatively high. Especially these small vendors, relying on the unique climate and soil conditions, can also dig out many rare medicinal herbs."
"At least, it is definitely better than the medicinal materials market in Jinling..." Tang Ming thought to himself thoughtfully.
Generally speaking, he is very satisfied with Ningzhou. If he can take over and rectify the entire Jiangnan market, he will definitely get something done! Just thinking about it.
Suddenly, when Tang Ming passed by a drug store, his brows suddenly furrowed and his steps stopped.
It's not just him.
Zi Ri behind him suddenly raised his head, and a look of solemnity flashed across his originally honest face.