Chapter 98 Killing three birds with one stone shocked the court, Xingyun rented a shop to do business
This incident was caused by Xiao Ying. Her spicy sesame oil made Ruyi Restaurant's business booming, and she became hated by Manxiangyuan.
That's why Zhou Tianci, the young master of Manxiang Garden, bribed the bandits to kill her. After all, if they killed her, Ruyi Restaurant would have no spicy sesame oil. This was to stop Ruyi Restaurant's business from the root.
As a result, due to the bandits' contempt, only two people went, but they were caught by Xiao Ying's family and sent to the county government.
Legend has it that Xiao Yingsheng was tall and strong, with great strength, and could even fight wild boars, so the bandits suffered.
As soon as the county magistrate Qian Qingrong arrested Zhou Tianci and put him in jail, he received 12,000 taels of silver from Zhou Wang, the owner of Manxiang Garden, and then released Zhou Tianci.
The two bandits were thrown into prison and were said to be sentenced to death in the autumn.
This incident naturally angered the bandits in Black Wind Village, so they came to take revenge that night, leading to the series of events that happened last night.
Although most of these things were just speculations of the people, everyone felt that they were reasonable and no one suspected Xiao Ying.
With such a big incident happening, the county magistrate immediately went to the provincial capital to report it in person, which made the prefect furious. He immediately sent people to investigate thoroughly and ordered that the bandits in Black Wind Village must be wiped out.
In addition, he submitted a memorial to the court, saying that the killing of a county magistrate was a provocation to the court, and he might even be implicated.
Furthermore, the imperial court also has to appoint a new county magistrate, which is a major matter.
But that’s all in the past.
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Let’s talk about Chenjia Village. It became lively at 3:15 am.
Everyone is very busy today, busy making money everywhere, so everyone is in high spirits.
Chen Tong, Chen Jie and others went to various towns before dawn. They wanted to rent shops in the towns and set up red strips purchasing points.
If all goes well, we might be able to ship the first batch back today.
The workers in charge of building the workshop also came to Xiao Ying's house early. Xiao Ying first selected a leader, who was his next-door neighbor He Jin, and he arranged the subsequent division of labor.
Then he led everyone to the temporary workshop, and after He Jin took a look, he began to arrange manpower.
Those who cut trees cut trees, those who made adobe bricks made adobe bricks, and those who moved thatch moved thatch...
It was bustling with activity.
"Don't worry, Madam Xiao, we can build these five houses by tomorrow afternoon at the latest."
He Jin assured with confidence that his family had built this kind of house and therefore had experience.
"The subsequent steps might take a little longer. After all, the three warehouses are so huge, and the drying yard needs to be made into smooth stone slabs. But it should only take about ten days."
"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter."
Xiao Ying was very satisfied with the speed. The drying yard could be used in the future after it was built, so she wanted to make it directly with stone slabs.
During this period, she could only borrow bamboo mats from the villagers and spread them on the open space. She had done the same thing in the yard before to dry the crops.
After arriving home, Chen Xingyun and her sister were also missing. It turned out that they had gone to the town to buy a shop. They were more active than Xiao Ying had expected.
Because work just started today, Chen Xinghai did not go to deliver the goods, and stayed at home with Chen Xinghe to help.
The newly hired person to make seasonings also came and cut peppers with Liu Lan and others. Everyone wore a mask and deerskin gloves.
I wasn't used to it at first, but after finding the smell too strong, I had to get used to it.
The newly recruited people include both men and women. After all, the subsequent work involves carrying things, which requires some strong strength.
Since the peppers have been confiscated in recent days, those drying in the yard have been picked up, so there is barely enough space for so many people to work together.
There were not enough benches at home, so Chen Zhang took the initiative to bring some from her own home.
Xiao Yingcai then remembered that he still had to buy a batch of stools, kitchen knives, dustpans, iron pots, etc., and it would be better to buy some more masks and gloves, as the consumption would be huge later.
After telling Chen Xinghai, Chen Xinghai immediately went to harness the carriage.
"Mom, do we need to buy a few more stone mills?" Chen Xinghai suddenly asked before leaving.
Without this thing, there is no way to grind the chili into powder.
"You buy as much as you like, it's better to buy more rather than less."
Xiao Ying thought to himself that he really needed this thing. There was only one stone mill at home, which was barely enough before, and would definitely not be enough in the future.
She gave Chen Xinghai fifty taels of silver and instructed him, "Go to your uncle and buy a few more doors. They must be ready-made and installed tomorrow."
"I remember that."
Chen Xinghai nodded. After buying a door, he must also buy a lock, and it must be of good quality.
"Xinghe, go with your eldest brother. We've got a lot to buy today, and he might not be able to handle it all by himself. Remember to buy some more vegetables and food."
"good."
Chen Xinghe was envious and immediately agreed, then happily went to harness the carriage.
The two of them lost no time and went to town together.
As soon as the two left, Chen Zhang and others came to cook.
Using only rice would be too conspicuous, but fortunately there were corn and flour at home, so Xiao Ying took out dozens of kilograms of each.
Then there were potatoes, cabbage, wild boar meat, mutton, eggs, etc. We also exchanged some radishes, winter melons, dried bamboo shoots, etc. with the villagers. The preparation was very rich.
Let’s talk about sisters Chen Xingyun and Chen Xingyue. They went to the town early in the morning with their uncle Chen Jin and third uncle Chen Tong on Zhao Qing’s ox cart.
Last night, Zhao Qing, Chen Jie and others discussed the towns they were going to. It just so happened that the town Zhao Qing was going to passed through Hongye Town, so he could also send a group of guests off this morning.
At three quarters past noon, the ox cart arrived at the town entrance. This was the first time the two sisters came to the town by themselves, and they were filled with curiosity and nervousness.
"I wonder if there's anyone in town who wants to rent a shop."
Chen Xingyun was a little worried. It was not enough to just have a shop for rent. It would be better to have a good location so that the business could flourish.
Chen Tong also had the same concerns, but he didn't need a good location to rent a shop to buy red strips, he just wanted a cheaper price.
"My eldest brother and I will go buy an ox cart first. Xingyun and Xingyue, you two sisters, please be careful. We will meet at the gate of Weixianju in an hour."
"Don't worry, Uncle San. We will be very careful. Even if we come across a suitable shop, we will wait for you to see it before making a decision."
Chen Xingyun knew that he had some talent in business, but since it was his first time, he would not be proud or complacent.
"Okay, let's go first."
Chen Tong nodded approvingly. The children of his second sister-in-law were really sensible and smart, unlike the ones in his own family...
When he thought of his three children, except Xiaolian who was not raised astray, the other two gave him a headache.
He had been keeping an eye on them at home these past few days and only then realized how excessive the two men were with the child's mother. He would have to pay more attention to them in the future.
Fortunately, after deciding to open a shop yesterday, he suggested to his parents that they buy an ox cart. Although his mother was a little reluctant, his father quickly agreed.
After all, it is inconvenient to do the red strip business if you don’t have a bullock cart, and you can’t ask outsiders to deliver it every time.
He doesn't have time for transportation, but his elder brother and Danniu do. If they work harder and make more trips every day, they might not even need to hire anyone.
That's why the two brothers came to town together early this morning. Chen Jin didn't even go to build a house to make money today.
After the two parties parted ways, they went to buy a bullock cart first.
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