Great Blue Night Watchman

At the window behind, Lin Su's eyes widened.

coal?

One is worth two denarii?

Also, the gift given to the father-in-law’s family by the second uncle of the Chen family was actually twenty briquettes?

Why didn’t I know there was such a way to play with briquettes?

It actually became a high-end and classy gift, C! This world is so crazy...

Cough! With a cough, Lin Su stood at the door of the room.

Zeng Shigui's face turned green and red. Brother Lin was such a distinguished guest, and it was so rude to encounter such a thing.

Mei Niang was also surprised. There were actually guests at her sister's and brother-in-law's house? And the dress is so high-end?

It must be said that this is an era where appearance is judged by clothes. When Lin Su appeared like this, even the arrogant Chen Chong was shocked...

This young master! I am the same year as Brother Zeng. Can I ask you a question?

you say……

The coal in your hand is worth two cents of silver each?

Chen Chong straightened his waist: Exactly!

This answer is quite proud. When it comes to high-grade and high-priced things, people's waists are often very straight.

Who brought it to Jicheng?

What does it have to do with you? Chen Chong waved his hand lightly, and the two servants left Zeng's house with him, without answering Lin Su's question at all.

Lin Su turned around, and the dark night made eye contact with him, nodded slightly, and disappeared on the spot.

It was a bit embarrassing now. Zeng Shigui and his wife were all extremely embarrassed. The most embarrassed one was Mei Niang. She kindly sneaked some briquettes from home. Who would have thought that her brother would bring someone over and take back the things she gave away? When she went back, she really wished there was a crack in the ground for her to crawl into.

Brother Lin, I made you laugh! Zeng Shigui bowed deeply.

Sister, I...I'm leaving... Mei Niang hid her face and left.

Wait a minute! Lin Su's voice suddenly came from behind.

Mei Niang stopped and turned around slowly. Are you talking to her?

Girl, you might as well stay, I have something I want to discuss with you...

Mei Niang's face turned a little red: Master, Mei Niang is just... just a little girl, she doesn't understand anything...

No! You know better than many people.

Mei Niang looked at her sister and the courtyard door, finally nodded and followed her sister into the kitchen.

Sister, he...who is he?

He was the most amazing man!

More amazing than my brother-in-law? Mei Niang smiled softly. She knew her sister. Although her sister was extremely low-key, in her sister's mind, her husband was always the most amazing person.

Unexpectedly, Xiu Niang nodded: Yes, although your brother-in-law is also very amazing, he is even more amazing.

Mei Niang was shocked...

He is Hui Yuan Gong of Hui Chang Hui Examination!

ah! Mei Niang almost jumped up, meeting Yuan Gong? Oh my God, the whole Jicheng City knows that the most powerful scholar in Jicheng Prefecture is He Jieyuan. He Jieyuan has become a star in everyone's eyes, but this Duke Huiyuan is firmly on top of He Jieyuan. He is the brightest star in the starry sky. The one...

How come my brother-in-law is so familiar with him?

They met in Huichang and are like brothers. Didn't you keep asking your brother-in-law who gave him the more than one thousand taels of silver last time? It was him!

Ah, Mei Niang held her mouth again.

Still so rich?

Suddenly a car came into the yard. Xiu Niang and Mei Niang greeted it at the same time. The person sitting in front of the carriage jumped out of the carriage and smiled slightly: Xiu Niang, I bought you some things, let's move in.

Madam, how can this happen? Xiu Niang was shocked. The driver was actually An Ye who was a guest at home just now.

A lady like her should be pampered, sitting on a high platform, waiting for the girls to wait on her, but she actually quietly left Zeng's house, bought back a bunch of things, and even drove the car herself Come in, which she couldn't accept no matter what.

Xiu Niang, I am a Jianghu person, and I don't have so many etiquettes. This is all my... husband's wish, accept it.

Xiu Niang hesitated for a while, then nodded.

The things in the cart were moved down one by one. There was rice, oil, flour, furs... The daily necessities of food, clothing, and housing were basically all in place. All the things on top were moved down, and a layer of black was exposed underneath, which was what we just saw. There are hundreds of coals passed through.

Xiu Niang and Mei Niang all changed their colors.

Zeng Shigui's face turned red, and he was deeply impressed by the ceremony: My wife is so important to justice, and the official is ashamed.

Lin Su smiled and said: Brother Zeng, to tell you the truth, you gave all the money I gave you to the homeless people on the riverbank. I already know about this. Since Brother Zeng never plans for himself, I'm here to help you. Make some arrangements.”

Thank you, Brother Lin! Zeng Shigui almost cried.

On such a cold winter day, he already felt a strong sense of warmth.

When the food was served, even though it was a simple meal, Lin Su didn't care at all.

Although the wine was very much like sour water, he still drank three glasses.

After the meal, the stove was turned on and the room finally became warmer...

Madam, at what price did you pay for these briquettes?

In front of everyone, An Ye did not comment on the title of lady, but answered directly: It is indeed two cents of silver each. There are many people rushing to buy it. By tomorrow, it may be three cents.

Zeng Shigui thanked him again: Brother Lin spent so much money, it's really...

Lin Sudao: Brother Zeng, do you know that in Haining, you can buy a hundred of these briquettes for two coins!

Everyone in the room was shocked. At this time, the stove was already burning and the cold was no longer severe. Everyone was convinced of this heating creature. Suddenly they heard these words...

What Brother Lin said is shocking, but...but I believe it. Just like what you wrote in Shangshi Zhishu, things are rare and valuable, and the price of coal briquettes is low, but Jicheng, a hundred miles away, But it’s hard to find something, and the price is a hundred times higher, which is normal.”

Normality is normal, but in this freezing season, briquettes have been sold at such a sky-high price that ordinary people cannot afford them. What does Brother Zeng think we should do?

The two suddenly started talking about Tao, and the three women looked at each other.

Zeng Shigui pondered: Brother Lin said a method in Shangshi Zhishu. I think it is extremely reasonable. It involves the national economy and people's livelihood, and it should be set by the government. What Brother Lin means is... let me submit a letter to the prefect? ​​Suppress the price of coal?

Shangshi Zhishu is actually just a common practice in this era. The effect depends on the decision-making ability and execution ability of the government. If you become the prefect, I believe you can do it, but the current prefect may not do it. get!

Exactly! Magistrate Jicheng is very close to the He family. Maybe he has a share in the huge coal profits. He is happy to see the coal price skyrocket. This method is not feasible.

There is another method! It is not recorded in Shangshi Zhishu...

Zeng Shigui was shocked: Brother Lin, please give me some advice!

Market laws! Introduce a competition mechanism! Lin Su said: Just imagine, what would happen if two completely different groups controlled the sales of briquettes at the same time?

Zeng Shigui mused: It is very likely that the two families will reach a consensus and jointly exploit the people.

What if one of them is a common person?

Zeng Shigui was stunned...

Brother Zeng, you care deeply about the refugees on the riverbank, but you should know that the refugees' problems cannot be solved by just relying on you to help them temporarily. They must be given a long-term way to make money. You choose a few refugees with business minds to form a team. The team is preparing to receive coal briquettes from Haining. Tomorrow, two shiploads of coal will arrive at Jiangtan and be handed over to them. Whether they use it for themselves or sell it at a higher price, it is up to them. There are two purposes. One, to let Jiangtan The refugees will not freeze to death; secondly, I will lower the sky-high asking prices for briquettes.

An Ye first expressed his objection: ...You probably don't know that coal in Haining is particularly in short supply. It is impossible to get it without some connections. It's impossible for you to get two ships at once.

Lin Su smiled: Others may not be able to get it, but I can.

You... An Ye couldn't refute her husband in public, but she didn't believe it in her heart. It was a fact that you had a reputation in Haining, but the culture was the culture and the business was the business. Almost all the big guys in the shopping mall were like Zhang. The family is inextricably linked. You are confronting the Zhang family. It is rare for the shopping mall bosses to have a chance to fight back. How can they obey your mercy?

Because this coal is mine!

The dark night jumped up...

Everyone else was stunned...

Lin Su raised his hand, and a piece of gold paper appeared, turning into a swan goose and flying into the distance...

Zeng Shigui, Xiu Niang and Mei Niang were all dumbfounded.

Brother Zeng, Xiu Niang, you need to go to Jiangtan to form your team and discuss how to sell these briquettes. Mei Niang, you can also join this team as an individual...

Mei Niang was so surprised. Is this the reason why she was left behind?

Allow her to participate?

Her heart was pounding: Mr. Lin, it's easy to sell these briquettes. Those people paid two cents each. We must be robbing each other for one cent. But... even the homeless people on the riverbank probably won't be able to get it together for a while. If we have all the capital, can we give you the money after selling it?”

She was very embarrassed when she said this. Isn't this taking advantage of nothing?

Lin Su smiled: The first batch of two ships will be given to you on credit first. When the second batch comes, you can just pay off the first batch.

Mei Niang jumped eight feet high and went crazy with joy.

When she was at home, she heard her father discuss with her second brother-in-law whether the Chen family could get a share of such high-end briquettes. The second brother-in-law couldn't make the decision at all. He was just a collateral descendant of the He family, so how could he be the decision maker? Home of home?

But now, Mr. Lin, who has great supernatural powers, has handed over the decision-making power of the two shipments of briquettes to the third brother-in-law.

Let's go back to the inn first. When the goods arrive tomorrow, I'll go there too. Lin Su and An Ye stood up to say goodbye.

Zeng Shigui, his wife and Mei Niang sent them to the inn.

Turning around, they went to the river beach.

On the river beach, more than ten people froze to death last night. This is not the most serious situation. The most serious situation will happen on the day when the heavy snow stops. The snow will not be cold but the snow will be cold. On the night when the snow stays, it will be When the most people died on the river beach, the refugees on the river beach looked at the heavy snow falling outside. They didn't know whether they should expect the snow to stop soon, or hope that the snow would never stop...

At this moment, Zeng Shigui and three others arrived at the river beach...

The inn room was closed on all sides and was much more comfortable than Zeng's house. A cup of fragrant tea was brewed with boiling water. The teacup was brought to him in the dark night: What have you done during this time?

Lin Su held her tea cup and her hand at the same time: I didn't do anything. I just opened three small factories and bought a small stock.

Small factories? Including coal plants?

yes!

An Ye's heartbeat quickened: What are the other two factories?

Cement factories and brick factories...

Dark night was confused, what are these?

I can't tell for a while. You'll know when you get back...has midnight arrived?

An Ye reached out, held his head and turned it toward the window: See for yourself if you can...

It's still broad daylight outside the window, and now you're asking if midnight has arrived, you shameless bastard...

On that day, there was a craze in Jicheng. A magical thing called coal spread throughout the city. A piece of coal can keep a big house warm all night. The effect can be 10% of the demon flint, but the price is a thousand times lower than the flint!

What does this mean? The price/performance ratio is a hundred times that of the demon clan flint.

The demon flint is a treasure, how can ordinary people imagine it? But this coal can be directly enjoyed by big households in the city, which is much more cost-effective than charcoal.

By the way, this world of charcoal is unusual.

Why? Because charcoal requires wood, and most wood grows on mountains. Dense forests are often occupied by monsters. If you want to destroy the territory where monsters live, you have to ask whether the monsters agree. Therefore, the price of charcoal remains high. , ordinary people basically rely on hard work to survive the winter.

Coal was in such short supply and in response to the demand for winter, the big households in the city started to use their brains and began to stock up in large quantities. The He family became wholesalers, and a group of other large households became second-tier dealers. The qualifications of second-tier dealers still depended on competition.

In the blink of an eye, coal has been sold for 3 yuan a piece.

The Chen family also mobilized their second uncle's relationship and obtained three thousand pieces of coal. They transported it to the warehouse and stored it until the heavy snow stopped and the coldest days were reached before selling it out. According to conservative estimates, each piece can be sold for at least 5 yuan! How much is three thousand yuan? Earn 600 taels of silver.

Mr. Chen was very happy when the briquettes were put into the warehouse, and he had a drink with his second son-in-law, who was his favorite.

Father-in-law, I will continue to fight for the master's side. The next ship is expected to arrive the day after tomorrow. This time I will fight for 5,000 yuan!

Mr. Chen was overjoyed and said, Wonderful son-in-law, the success of the Chen family depends on you!

That's natural. I am the son-in-law of the Chen family. I will naturally help you at critical moments.

The curtain outside opened and Chen Chong strode in with a very ugly look on his face.

Chong'er, why do you look so ugly? What happened?

Chen Chong bowed to his father: Dad, Fourth Sister is the loser, and she actually gave ten pieces of coal to Third Sister...

Is this okay? Mr. Chen was furious when he heard this: This is my uncle's intention, how can it be so mean? Where is she? Call me over.

I have ordered her to come back immediately, but she hasn't come back yet...

Go, bring her back and beat this bitch to death for your father!

Several people rushed to the house Zeng Shigui rented again. The house was already empty. Several servants stared at the locked courtyard door and looked at each other. The third uncle and his family ran away? Where is the fourth lady? Ran away too?

This is a big deal, please report back immediately.

They did not enter the house. If they had entered the house, they would have found something that shocked them. There were hundreds of coals in the house that they regarded as sacred objects, as well as a large number of warm clothes. There was a large amount of meat in the kitchen, all good things.

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