Speaking of which, Wang Zhigui was the first noble person Zhuang Zhou met when he started his career in Chang'an.

If there was no Lao Wang, there might be someone else.

But if that happened, Zhuang Zhou's fate would be completely different.

But at least, for now, it seems that meeting Lao Wang is a good intersection of destiny.

Think about this.

Zhuang Zhou felt that he owed Wang Zhigui even more.

but.

Now Zhuang Zhou has handed over the exclusive agency of Changan tea to Lao Wang.

It can be considered as a compensation for him.

As the tea market gradually grows, it will also be an income that cannot be underestimated.

As for the upcoming wine and beverage market.

Zhuang Zhou also plans to hand it over to the agent.

After all, the alcoholic beverage market is too big.

It is impossible for one to dominate the market.

Moreover, Zhuang Zhou doesn't want to dominate the market alone.

Take this opportunity.

You can win over a group of merchants who support you.

For example, Mr. Qian and Qian Xuedong who deal in medicinal materials.

Li Liangzhi, who is in the timber business, and Wang Fu, who is in the spice business.

And the people Zhuang Zhou is most interested in are Lu Silang and Lu Fangju, who are in the jade business.

Money is something that a person can never earn enough.

The friendship between merchants is based on interests.

Zhuang Zhou naturally knew it very well!

After putting everything in the room, Zhuang Zhou came to the shop in front of the door.

"Boss Zhuang is back? Are you done with the restaurant business?"

"The formalities have been completed."

Ma San paused and said:

"Boss Zhuang, are we really going to open a restaurant? The grocery store is already very busy every day."

Zhuang Zhou understood the meaning of his words.

This is because they are afraid that he will be asked to manage the restaurant again.

But for Zhuang Zhou, opening a restaurant is just a cover.

Of course it would be best if you could make money.

But the main purpose is to promote wine and purchase mountain products.

And then!

It is to build a social platform to attract dignitaries and nobles from Chang'an.

Zhuang Zhou is not interested in earning copper coins.

But to get the good treasures of this era, you must exchange them for copper coins.

"Don't worry about the restaurant. Just take care of the grocery store for me."

"OK!"

Ma San felt relieved and nodded.

"Is there something else I need to report to you?"

Zhuang Zhou looked at the shelves and replied casually:

"Just tell me if you have something to say."

Ma San organized his words and said:

“Now all five large mirrors have been sold.

Each mirror was priced at three hundred strings of cash, for a total of one thousand five hundred strings of cash.

But even at this price, many wealthy families sent people to place orders after hearing about it.

But I didn’t know if Mr. Zhuang could still get the goods, so I didn’t dare to agree at the moment.”

Ma San said this with a tone of self-blame.

After all, this is a big order for the shop.

But of course Zhuang Zhou would not blame Ma San.

"You did a great job on this."

After thinking for a while, Zhuang Zhou said:

"How about this! Next time someone comes to place an order, tell them we have the stock but it just takes time. If they're willing to wait, they can pay a 30% deposit first."

When Ma San heard this, he immediately responded and came down.

Then he continued:

"Also, the young man who had come here earlier to buy many beautiful flowers has also come to ask about the large mirror and asked you to make sure you get one for him."

Zhuang Zhou understood. Who else could it be but Princess Changle?

But what if you are a princess?

Zhuang Zhou also treated her equally:

"Tell her that the large mirror is still available, but it will take time to prepare the stock, and ask her to wait patiently."

"yes."

Changle left the palace in disguise and did not reveal her identity at all.

So Zhuang Zhou naturally treated her as an ordinary citizen.

At this time.

Skinny Monkey and Fat Tiger are back.

Following behind were several men including Niu Jiujin.

It looks like he just came back from delivering goods.

The staffing in the grocery store is about the same now.

But next.

Zhuang Zhou is also planning to expand into the wine and beverage market.

In this way.

This is naturally not enough for the operation of a grocery store.

Think of this.

Zhuang Zhou looked at Fat Tiger and Skinny Monkey, smiled and said:

"Would you two like to make some extra money?"

Skinny Monkey said first:

"Of course I do. I haven't found a wife yet!"

Fat Tiger also nodded naively.

Obviously it means the same thing.

"That's fine!"

Zhuang Zhou ordered:

"The grocery store is planning to split off some of its business, and Shopkeeper Ma is too busy to handle it, so I'd like to hand it over to you two."

The skinny monkey was quick-witted and understood immediately.

Mr. Zhuang wants to cultivate the two of them.

So he quickly responded:

"Boss Zhuang, if you have anything to say, just give me instructions."

Zhuang Zhou blurted out:

"I bought a restaurant in East City, and I plan to open it as soon as possible.

I'm going out for a few days, and when I come back next time, I'll bring a lot of drinks.

This is the business that the grocery store is going to split off next, negotiating the wine and beverage business with major restaurants in Chang'an.

As for me, I want to leave this matter to you two.

Fat Tiger is in charge of the West Market, and Skinny Monkey is in charge of the East Market.

If you like, I will give you an extra 1 guan of money every month."

Zhuang Zhou didn't want to give them performance-based commission.

The monthly salary cannot be raised too high all at once.

Based on current salary.

As the second-in-command of the grocery store, Ma San's monthly salary is five strings of cash.

The skinny monkey and the fat tiger both have three strings of copper coins.

As the captain of the cargo transport team, Niu Jiujin earned three strings of copper coins every month.

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