Go back to ancient times to be a royal merchant

Not all the money is easy to get. Looking at the stack of bonuses now, Wang Xiujin just thinks it is a hot potato, and he doesn't know whether to throw it or catch it.Suppressing the letter, I didn't tell my eldest brother about the content of the letter, not to guard against my eldest brother, but I just think that the less people know about this matter, the better.Thinking of those dividends, Wang Xiujin couldn't help but take a few deep breaths. He didn't see the money right now, and he didn't know when he would see the money, but the feeling of being missed by several big restaurants without seeing him was really bad. He really wanted to He wrote a letter to give the bonus to the young boss, but he also felt that if he refused the other party's kindness, he might offend others even more.

The room is so big, there are very few places to hide letters, and the letter given to him by the young master is too thick, it is even more difficult to hide the letter, Wang Xiujin looked at the paper in his hand, and started to have a headache again, it can't be used as straw paper , use it when it is convenient!Wang Xiujin was circling in the room, while Wang Xiubo was thinking about how to dissuade his younger brother from going to the capital to sell crabs in the yard.Not to mention the long distance, how to preserve it is also a big problem. Even if the cost of ice production has dropped a lot, the weather loss factor has to be considered.

Could it be that my younger brother is unwilling to farm at home and wants to return to the capital?With their current wealth, if they go to Beijing, they will not be able to make a lot of troubles, and they may not even be able to make waves. When will they return to the village?Maybe even the ancestral property is gone, it's better to accumulate enough capital now, and then think about going to Beijing.Wang Xiubai thought about it seriously, and he also thought of a good way to dissuade him. Didn't his younger brother always persuade him to take the imperial examination before, so he will take the provincial examination next year. Using this as an excuse, he wants to study wholeheartedly, while his younger brother needs to stay at home, so he will not leave into Beijing.

Wang Xiubai thought about it, so before he mentioned the imperial examination at dinner, he didn't think that except his father who was very excited, everyone else just nodded to express their support, without any special emotion.Returning to the room after the meal, Wang Xiubai asked his younger brother cautiously, "Does Xiujin not want to take the imperial examination for my brother next year?"

"Brother, didn't the imperial examination next year have already been agreed upon?" Wang Xiujin looked puzzled, knowing what he knew a long time ago, so there is no need for any special reaction.

"..." Wang Xiubo felt that he didn't understand his younger brother's mind.

"If my elder brother wants to take the imperial examination next year, after the autumn harvest, the grain shop must be propped up. In the coming year, the family's land will also be leased to others, or hired to plant it. I have to be busy with the shop, and it is best for my elder brother to find a local one." In places like academies, you should just concentrate on your studies.” Wang Xiujin recalled how many times he went to the city, but he didn’t seem to find any academies for students to study in. If the paper and book prices were not too expensive, Wang Xiujin wanted to open this at first A similar shop to earn a good name for yourself.

"There is only one study in the city, which is too small for people to study." Deciding to take the imperial examination, Wang Xiujin also thought about finding a place to study in peace. He now shares the same room with his younger brother, although his younger brother will not disturb him from studying. But when he stayed up late to read deeply, it would definitely affect his brother's ability to fall asleep.Everyone says that he is the pillar of the family, but in his opinion, the younger brother is the real pillar. He has broken his heart for the family, from his parents to his brothers and sisters. Without Sister Liu, his younger brother is both the breadwinner and the housekeeper. , I don’t need a housekeeper now, but I’m still working hard to support my family. It’s all thanks to my younger brother that the family can live comfortably.

Wang Xiujin smiled and told his elder brother what he had thought before. He didn't think too much about it. He knew that opening an academy was not something that could be done just by talking about it. There is less convenience, but there are too many things to do to open an academy. After weighing it again and again, when the harm outweighs the benefit, such an idea can only be let go.

"This method is very good. Why don't you give it a try? If you feel that there is no one to guard you and no old gentleman to communicate with, you can ask your father. I think my father will agree." Wang Xiubai directly hit his father's head. .

Wang Xiujin looked at the elder brother who was serious about plotting against his father, and thought again whether he had taught his elder brother badly. If it was before, the eldest brother would never plot against his father. Even if he had a lot of dissatisfaction with his father, he would endure it.

"Brother, don't worry. If you make up your mind, tell your father." Seeing that his younger brother didn't respond, Wang Xiubai opened his mouth to persuade his younger brother.

Wang Xiujin sighed in his heart, then shook his head, "Eldest brother has a good idea, but he opened a college, and if there are long-term residents, he needs to provide accommodation and food. If someone has an accident, he will be responsible. Students are different from others, and they would rather offend others." A villain and a woman should not offend a student who writes and writes, one article can ruin a person's life."

After listening to his younger brother's words, Wang Xiubo was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he had made the mistake of only looking at one point but not seeing the whole situation, so he lowered his head in a little shame.

"However, it's not that the academy can't be done, it's just that we can't do it." Wang Xiujin narrowed his eyes. They have a good reputation, so the county magistrate doesn't know?If this matter can be led by the county officials, followed by other wealthy businessmen in the city, it will be a good thing.

"But like this..." Wang Xiubai frowned slightly.

"Brother, don't forget that being a father is still embarrassing." Wang Xiujin closed his eyes and said slowly.Wang Xiubo was stunned, then smiled wryly.

This matter can't be done after the two of them finish talking. There is a big tree behind them, but whether the tree is always dry, withered or flourishing is still a question mark. They can't rush to find the county magistrate, the only person they can find It is shopkeeper Wu.

The shopkeeper Wu, who brought his buddies to do white work for the Wang family, was stared at by the two brothers, and always felt awkward, as if they had plotted against him.But when he looked up at the two brothers who were also busy, shopkeeper Wu felt that he was thinking too much. It must be because he was tricked into doing white work yesterday, which made him overwhelmed.

The people in Wang Village looked at the two brothers with envy. Although they had business with the grocery store, it was really unusual to make the other party so angry that they had to come over to help collect the grain. They didn't think they were borrowing Under the light of Lao Liu, Lao Liu has never even been out of the village since he came back, and he has not seen any visiting friends. Besides, from planting to harvesting, Lao Liu also helps to see the land when the two brothers go to the city to do business. Then, when the person comes back, go home immediately, without any effort at all.Everyone said that Lao Liu has become an old man, but in their hearts they have some contempt for Lao Liu's behavior, and they are not worth it for the children. Not much to say, they can't see, they can only talk behind their backs, and they all have to squint in front of their faces.

The guys brought by shopkeeper Wu are all fast at work. Yesterday, catching crabs and binding crabs was not as good as Wang Xiujin, but compared to harvesting rice, the two Wang brothers combined could not hold up to one person. In only one day, a few guys collected After more than half of it, it will take more than half a day to harvest tomorrow, and the land can basically be harvested. This is because there are crabs in the rice fields. Otherwise, the harvest will be faster.

After helping for a few days, the few mu of land was finally harvested. Wang Xiujin felt a little sorry. At first, he only thought about harvesting the rice fields. Unexpectedly, shopkeeper Wu thought that all the land in their family had been harvested, so Wang Xiujin didn't. Poking, Wang Xiujin reflected and felt ashamed when he was done with his work. Of course, it was only for a moment.To a few clerks, each of them shared two crabs as wages, and those clerks sold the crabs to shopkeeper Wu on the spot.

In private, Wang Xiujin invited shopkeeper Wu to have a light meal, and he and his elder brother carried crabs into the city to make a steamed meal.Shopkeeper Wu was surprised when he saw the two brothers coming with crabs, but after thinking about it, there was nothing to be calculated by the two. He thought that the two wanted to raise the price, but he warmly invited the two to come in, but after eating, After hearing Wang Xiujin's intentions, shopkeeper Wu felt that the crabs in his mouth were not so delicious.

It is not difficult to start an academy, and it can gain a good reputation and increase the social status, but such a good thing, shopkeeper Wu doesn't think that the Wang brothers will let him be a good person for nothing.After listening carefully to the thoughts of the two brothers, two large characters "Sure enough" flashed across.Shopkeeper Wu looked at the two brothers, how did these two have such brains?Why is it all calculated tricks?Or is there an "expert" behind the scenes? "Is this the prime minister's intention? Or?"

"My father doesn't know yet. I think that if the matter is settled, I will discuss it with my father and ask him to give some advice to the students." Wang Xiubo arched his hands, "At first, my brother wanted to find a place to study in peace for me. Later, after the discussion, So the idea of ​​the academy was born, but now that our identities are awkward, we can only ask shopkeeper Wu to come forward."

Shopkeeper Wu looked at Wang Xiujin. What did Wang Xiubai mean just now, that the younger brother came up with the idea?No wonder I don't grow up tall, but I have a long-term mind.At such a young age, he was thinking too much, and he missed the Wang family, and shopkeeper Wu was a little relieved. It is said that the children of poor families have already taken charge of the family. With the temper of the former prime minister, it is not surprising that the young brother of the Wang family has taken charge of the family early.

"I'll take this matter first. I don't dare to guarantee whether it can be done, but can you send a few crabs from your family?" Can't just let him do it alone!As for the other merchants in the city, shopkeeper Wu really didn't pay attention to it. Whether or not to let them follow suit depends on whether they have "sincerity".

"Aren't all the crabs here!" Wang Xiujin pointed to the crabs on the table. Shopkeeper Wu was taken aback for a moment, and then pointed at Wang Xiujin with his finger, saying "slippery head".

Shopkeeper Wu came forward, and heard that two young masters from the former prime minister followed him to do Tim. The county magistrate took the lead without even thinking about it. For him, this was a good thing.After the county magistrate nodded, things would be much easier afterwards. The land was provided by the county government, the house was repaired by the brothers of the Wang family, and the things inside were equipped by shopkeeper Wu. The manager was the only inn shopkeeper in Wu County. Meals were provided by the restaurant, and there were several books in the academy that were handwritten by the former prime minister. In short, within half a month, the academy was open to students.

In the capital, the prince looked at the news from Wu County, and hesitated whether to tell his father. Li Sushan, who was standing aside, became more and more curious about the unmarried daughter-in-law, and wanted to meet her.