Chapter 1 Send salt

The sky is blue with white clouds. A round of red with a gold edge said, which was round and radiant at this time, which dyed the river into a piece of red, and the golden light was shining.

On the river, the mast of a boat was exposed. The whole ship gradually emerged from the horizontal plane little by little. The flag on the top of the sail was hunting in the wind, and a big word "salt" flew in the wind.

A group of people stood in the bow of the boat. Under the bamboo hat, the bronze cheeks were exposed. The long-term wind blew in the sun, and the skin was cracked. They have been wandering on the boat for more than ten days, looking at the outline of the approaching city wall and cheering.

"Brother, the front is Pingjiang City. The buyers of the last few loads of salt we transported this time are several merchants in Pingjiang City." A voice said.

Looking at the huge city in front of him, Zhang Yang had an indescribable shock. The wall is more than eight feet high, with green bricks outside, countless stacks on it, a huge tower in the middle, and the doorway below is also spacious enough for two carriages to move forward side by side.

This is Pingjiang City, one of the most prosperous cities in the south. No wonder so many rich people like to live in Pingjiang City. With such a strong city, it should be very safe.

When the boat leaned against the dock, everyone began to anchor and tied the boat to the wooden stake of the dock with ropes.

"Brother, are we going straight in like this?"

Zhang Yang turned his head and looked at it. It was his third brother who spoke, and everyone else also showed concern. Finally, this salt was delivered, and everyone could return to the Baiju salt farm.

"Everyone brought the salt ashore first, followed me to see my gesture, and I went to negotiate with the sage at the gate." Zhang Yang said confidently.

I served as the chief priest of salt transportation, that is, the secretary who negotiated with all parties after transporting salt ashore. Naturally, I came forward to solve this matter by myself.

Several people stood at the gate to bask in the sun. The hair on each of these people's foreheads is made into a small clam, like a peach, with two braids wrapped around two large rings hanging behind their ears, and wearing a hat on their heads. Wearing a narrow and tight short robe, a belt around the waist, a bow and a waist knife hanging on the left, and an arrow pot hanging on the right.

This is the outfit of the standard Yuanbing.

"Who is coming?" Seeing a team of people approaching, a soldier flattened a long gun and asked from afar.

"Master Jun, we are from Baiju Salt Farm in Taizhou. A few days ago, several businesses in Pingjiang City ordered two salts in our salt farm, saying that the salt in Pingjiang City was almost sold out. They repeatedly urged to hand over the salt, and the villain rushed to deliver the salt." Zhang Yang took two quick steps and stepped forward to say.

Since ancient times, salt and iron have been an official franchise, and now the "note introduction method" is implemented. The salt is quoted 400 catties, and the official sale of salt banknotes. The merchants who sell Huainan salt go to the Lianghuai salt transportation department to buy the salt, and then go to Tongzhou or Taizhou salt warehouse to support the salt, which will be released after inspection by Yangzhou Dongguan.

"Sir, can we go to the city?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Is there a document?" The military master asked, you can't let you go into the city with your words, can you?

"Yes, of course," Zhang Yang quickly took out the document issued by the salt farm from his chest, which had been stamped with the official seal of the Lianghuai Salt Transportation Department and the official seal of Yangzhou Dongguan, proving that his salt transportation this time was completely legal. By the way, take a wrapped purse with you.

"This is filial piety to several military masters." Zhang Yang said.

"Yes, you can go to the city." Looking at the paperwork, there was no problem, and for the sake of filial piety, the military master spoke.

"Thank you, s. s. s.!" Zhang Yang said, greeting his companion behind him.

"Let's go, let's go to the city!"

Several strong men, carrying the pole, hung a large clay pot on the front and back of the pole, and the pole creaked when they walked.

There are houses on both sides one by one. Most of the streets are brick and wood structures. The beams are carved with beautiful patterns, which is magnificent. It is really a paradise for the rich.

The group of people carried poles, walked slowly along the street, left the street, turned into the alley, and walked a long way in the alley.

Everyone looked around carefully, but no one paid attention.

"In accordance with the original plan, Shiyi and Shide, you two will take everyone to hand over the official salt to the business. Shixin, you and I will sell the salt we brought, and finally meet outside the iron shop in the east of the city." Zhang Yang whispered.

Everyone put their hands into the salted clay pot and put out a small bag of bricks wrapped in oilcloth.

In each clay pot, in addition to official salt, it also carries five catties of private salt.

Zhang Yang and Shi Xin untied their belts and took off their long shirts outside.

It reveals its own special shoulder. This shoulder is only one feature, with many pockets, four large pockets in the front and two pockets in the back. The size of each pocket is just right to put five catties of salt in it. At the back of each pocket, a hemp rope is specially added to bear gravity. The hemp rope is connected to the shoulder pads on the shoulders to ensure sufficient strength.

Several people began to help Zhang Yang and Shixin put the salt bag in their pockets.

Immediately, Zhang Yang felt the gravity of salt. Fortunately, these six bags of salt were only more than 30 catties, which was much lighter than the weight of the pole.

The remaining two bags of salt were put in the bag on the calf, five catties on one side, just the weight of a pair of sandbags.

If you put on the clothes outside, you can't see anything.

Zhang Yang feels a little like selling hailuoyin.

This set of equipment was also invented by myself. Now, I'm going to use it to make the first bucket of gold in my life.

"Brother, let's go." Shi Xin said.

"Okay, let's split up." Zhang Yang said.

Everyone dispersed.

Zhang Yang and Shi Xin continued along the alley, and soon came to the door of a large courtyard.

At the door, there are two stone lions. The gate is covered with red paint, and there is a layer of iron under it. The copper bubble nails look particularly dazzling on it. At first glance, it looks like a rich master.

Zhang Yang stepped forward and buckled the door.

"Who is it?" A middle-aged man around the age of 30 came out.

"Is the housekeeper there? We have something to discuss.

"I am, just say anything." The person came and said impatiently.

"We have green salt, which is of low price and good quality. Do you need it?" Zhang Yang whispered.

"How much is it?"

"One hundred articles."

People's eyes lit up. The 200 cents of green salt sold outside are often out of stock, and the old ladies and gentlemen like to rinse their mouths with green salt. This green salt has to consume a few catties a month. If it's really so cheap, the extra 100 cents per catty will be put into their pockets.

"Let me see, don't cover me with large pieces of sea salt."

Shixin flexibly took out a package. This bag is five catties of good green salt.

Carefully remove the mouth of the oilcloth. The housekeeper looked at the salt exposed inside and immediately narrowed his eyes with a smile: the color is white, the powder is uniform, and the texture should be the best of green salt. The price of this kind of green salt is about 300 yuan per catty. Now it's profitable.

"Yes, I want it. Do you still have it?" The housekeeper said.

"No, if you want, I'll bring it to you next time." Zhang Yang stopped the impulsive letter in time.

" OK, come back in a month, and then this bag of salt will be cleared." The housekeeper said.

"Well, I will definitely send it to you next month." Zhang Yang happily took the five cents of silver handed over by the housekeeper.

The two of them have gone far away.

"Brother, we sent it." Shixin is happy like a child. Our load of salt was only sold for two taels of silver when it was shipped here, and our small bag of five catties sold five cents of silver.

"So we want to make high-end products and target high-end consumers." Zhang Yang said.

Shi Xin shook his head and didn't understand.

"Brother, why don't you let me give him more bags? Wouldn't it be better for us to sell it all at once? Shi Xin said.

"You don't understand this, do you? We are now engaged in retail, not wholesale. How much can his family use? We need to go to a few more companies and accumulate a long-term and stable supply relationship, so that our shipments can increase and we can make more money. Remember this place clearly, and I will let you deliver the goods later. Zhang Yang said as he walked, "Find the next one."

After walking a few streets, the pockets of the two people were all empty. It seems that there are too many big households in Pingjiangcheng. It's better to sell the private salt they brought here.

Everyone brings 40 catties of salt and 100 cents per catty of salt. This is eight taels of silver, which can indeed be called a huge sum of money. I work as a salt worker, and my annual allowance is more than one or two pieces of silver.

In front of the iron shop in the east of the city, the rest of the people had finished delivering salt and waited there.

They looked around and had been looking forward to it, and suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Big brother is back!" Shi Yi and Shi De said.

"How's it going?" Shi Yi asked in a low voice.

Zhang Yang didn't say anything. Shi Xin had taken out the purse on his chest and shook it hard.

Immediately, the sound of copper coins collided inside.

Everyone immediately smiled happily. If it hadn't been for the large number of people around, they would have cheered.

Zhang Yang took Shixin's purse, untied his mouth, and began to share the money for everyone.

"Yuan Ming, Yuan Shao, your two brothers' mother have been sick in bed for a long time. They bought her something to make up for her, and handed over 200 cents."

"Ber Sheng, Lv Zhen, you two brothers and sisters in your family need food at home. Buy some rice and go back."

"Wen Bing, Tianqi, both of you are single. One of you is full, and the whole family is not hungry. Keep this money and find a good mother-in-law."

Zhang Yang handed each person 100 cents.

Everyone got the money, and they all felt that this trip was not in vain. If they followed the eldest brother, they would have a good life. With the labor of the salt farm, they couldn't even have enough to eat. If they hadn't been pulled by the eldest brother to carry salt, they would have lived a hungry and full life.

"Big Brother..."

Zhang Yang looked at the worship in his eyes. This feeling was really comfortable.

"Don't worry, as long as you follow me, Zhang Shicheng, I will definitely let everyone have food, money to spend, and a daughter-in-law to marry. Now, let's buy what you need. After an hour, we will meet at the dock."

Everyone dispersed, leaving only his three brothers: Shi Yi, Shi De and Shi Xin.

"Brother, do we also split up?" Shi Yi said.

"No, we need to pool our money to expand our scale. This trip is just to explore the way. It seems that it is completely feasible to do so. In the end, we need to make our business bigger. We need to let all the big households in Pingjiang City eat the refined salt we produce. Our capital will be like a snowball. Similarly, it's getting bigger and bigger.

Is selling private salt also a business? Shi Xin thought dissatisfiedly.

"Let's go back to the dock." Zhang Yang said.

When I got to the gate of the city, I suddenly found a group of people surrounded by the wall in front of me.

"What's the matter?" Shi Xin said, "I'll go and see the fun."

After a while, Shi Xin came back with his head down, "I thought there was something good. It turned out that the Red Turban Army was making trouble again!" Now, it's time to be nervous again.

"Don't talk. There are a lot of eyes and ears here. Let's talk about it when we get back to the ship." Shi Yi said.

Red Scarf Army? Zhang Yang's heart was shocked.

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Note: Pingjiang in the Yuan Dynasty, which is now Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, was already a relatively prosperous city at that time.

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