315 Check Industry

Ping'an was in the old man's study, being questioned non-stop by the old man and his master, just like an interview, which made Sun Sicheng grin from ear to ear.

Fortunately, Ping An was very familiar with these medical theories, and he answered every question very well, with a clear voice and without any panic.

Sun Sicheng sat aside with a smile on his lips. Today's safety was safe and sound, and the whole family had been able to pass the test.

He has always remembered what Awen said in the car. Ping'an is fourteen years old this year and has received two rewards from the court. In two years, if the results of the college examination are better, even if he is not the top three, there will be many families proposing marriage to him.

He raised the child with great effort, so he can't let others suffer.

"Master, Mr. Sun is here."

"Jixiang, please come in, sir."

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After lunch, Sun Sicheng was about to take Sun Wen and Ping An away.

Several people from the Sun family advised Ping An to stay at their home, and Ping An smiled and said he would come often in the future.

Erqiang and Linfeng took the gifts and went back to the yard first, and Dazhuang and Daniu were the only ones driving the coach.

In the carriage.

Sun Sicheng said, "Jixiang went to your father's house this morning. He just left, but your stepmother Zhang is at home. She said you should go there early tomorrow morning. I guess your father doesn't know yet. They work far away and usually don't come home at noon."

Ping An nodded to show that he understood.

To be honest, his biological father was pretty good to him and wrote him several letters every year, but as for how deep the affection between them was, I guess neither father nor son had it.

We have never lived together, and besides, they already have two children, a boy and a girl, so it’s actually pretty good this way.

There was a brief silence in the car.

Sun Wen said: "Ping An, Shun Feng and I have helped you buy two prosperous shops in the capital, a manor, this house given by your master, and another house and a manor given by the emperor.

The remaining 20,000 taels of silver were invested in Baicaotang's medicinal materials business, and almost all of the funds were recovered. The situation in the past two years has been special, and medicinal materials are very profitable. It is estimated that 40,000 taels of silver can be recovered including principal and interest. "

Sun Sicheng smiled and said, "Ping An, don't worry about your money in the future. Leave it all to your husband. He is very capable in this area. I won't care much about Baicaotang."

Sun Wen rolled his eyes and said, "You are such a good master, teaching your apprentice like this. Ping An, you are still young now, and you will have to do these things by yourself when you grow up. Others can't help you for the rest of your life, you know?"

Sun Sicheng said, "Ping An has two large farms and a house in Jiangnan. All together, he has more than 100,000 taels. He is definitely a wealthy man."

Sun Wen nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, Ping An's annual income will not be less than 30,000. In the past year or so, I have opened more than 20 braised food shops. This business alone can make a lot of money a year."

Ping An kept grinning, thirty thousand is not a small number.

"Master, sir, I have a business. If the three of us work together, we will definitely make money."

Sun Sicheng asked hurriedly: "What business?"

Ping An pretended to be profound: "Master, sir, since ancient times, who has the easiest money to make? Needless to say, it must be women and children. Apart from food and clothing, the most profitable thing is skin care products. I have two good prescriptions, plus the influence of Baicaotang, I don't have to worry about not being able to sell them at a high price."

Sun Sicheng looked at him and said, "Ping An, there are many skin care companies in Beijing. It's not easy to make a living if it's not quite good.

This time when I came back, I had made up my mind. A few of us will start the liquor business. The recipe is ready, and we won’t make other kinds of liquor, so it won’t affect the big liquor makers.

The profits will be divided among me, Ping An, and Awen in a 40:30:20 ratio, and the remaining 10% will be given to Wanli. How do you think that is?"

Sun Wen shook his head: "If you really want to do it, 10% is enough for me, more than that is not appropriate."

"Awen, that's it. You can use my shop. The recipe is safe. You can handle the business accounts. Wanli and the others can do the errands. For now, we'll open a workshop in my farm. Gradually, this liquor will be available in every place that has Baicaotang."

"Okay, then I won't refuse. Let's all pay for it. How about calling it Bei Feng Lie?"

Sun Sicheng nodded, "I think it's a good name. Ping An, we won't do the skin care products business for now. You should focus on studying, and you can't completely ignore your medical skills. Qingshi and the others will be arranged to work in the medical hall. However, your farm is collecting medicinal materials during this period, so let Ruyi take them to work tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

The first stop is the house given by the emperor.

The location of the house is very good, with three courtyards. Ping'an followed the master and the gentleman, looking here and there.

Sun Wen said, "We can use this place after a little cleaning. Ping An, you'd better invite your father and his family to live here. He is your biological father. You can't leave the big house empty while letting them live in a small courtyard so far away. It's not right."

Sun Sicheng sighed, "Are you worried that your mother and her family will feel uncomfortable when they come? There is no other way. The world still takes your father's side as the leader. Besides, it is better this way. In the future, you can live with them occasionally, and you will feel at ease. When the time comes, you can live in the second courtyard and let them live in the backyard."

Ping An shook his head: "My parents won't be uncomfortable. They may have to wait until I finish the provincial examination before going to Beijing. By then, I should still live with my mother."

It's fine to just give a house as a gift.

Besides, everyone in this house knows about it, so no one will say that he is unfilial in the future. Money is earned, not saved.

This house is not far from the six ministries, so his father can travel less when he goes to work. This is the most practical benefit.

Vehicles cannot run fast in the capital, and officials have to take up their posts early rather than late. It is said that the management is very strict.

Both shops are located in the best streets. Although the prices are high, the shop rents are also considerable, so it is still worth it.

The three of them stayed in front of the shop for a while and then went out of the city to see the farm.

The first to arrive was the farm bought by Sun Yat-sen.

Ping An liked the place before he even entered the village. "Sir, this place is really good. It's close to the city, the location is good, and most importantly, your family's farm is right next to it."

Sun Sicheng was unhappy: "Ah Wen, aren't there any farms nearby that are for sale? It would be fine if we merge all three together."

Sun Wen shook his head: "It's just a coincidence that there happened to be an official who was dismissed from his post. I asked your father for help. The farms around here are generally not for sale."

"Master, what's the difference between my manor and yours? Just treat it as your own. There will be a room just for you."

Sun Sicheng thought so too.

Why buy one? Of course he can come and live here as an apprentice. If he really bought one alone, it would be meaningless. There are not too many Sun family manors in the whole Great Zhou.

Sun Wen got out of the car first and said, "This farm has 200 mu of land, of which 30 to 40 mu are dry land, and the rest are fertile land. There is a special stream and two hillsides. You see, there are peach trees there. It will be very beautiful in spring. I have planted a lot of peaches in my farm this year.

The one in front is the main courtyard. It has two entrances and more than a dozen rooms in front and back. It is enough for all our needs and it is safe. Over there is the farmer area. The people who stayed there were good people, so they didn't sell them. Later, they bought a lot of them and found a few people who were good at growing medicinal herbs in the Medicine Valley. The seeds are also from the Medicine Valley. The most important thing is that there is no problem with the sales of the medicinal herbs, as your master will back them up.

Sicheng, my farm is much smaller than this one, just over 70 acres, which is enough for me. In the past two years, I have planted some medicinal herbs and a lot of grain.

The two rows of small courtyards next to the main courtyard were built later, a total of twenty small courtyards. Ping An and married people each lived in a small courtyard, while people like Er Qiang and his family only had a few people in one courtyard, and the extra ones were left empty for the time being. These courtyards cost a lot of money. "

Ping An nodded.