Their original intention in coming to the Tai family was to force them into submission. Even if they couldn't uncover the secret of why cashmere products were so profitable, they could at least get a piece of the action.
Unexpectedly, Manager Min actually came to support the Tai family.
It was impossible for them to take advantage today, but they were unwilling to accept the fact that they got nothing. For a moment, everyone's face was not very good.
Steward Min then turned to Old Man Tai and said, "Uncle, do you have any cashmere cushions at home? Our mistress got two pairs a while ago and loved them so much. Now that the family is going to give a gift, our mistress asked me to come and see if we can spare two pairs. Of course, the price is still the same, three taels of silver per pair."
When the others heard this, their eyes immediately lit up.
Old Master Tai pretended to be embarrassed, thought for a moment, and said, "All the stock at home has been ordered to merchants in the south. Since you asked, I'll give you two pairs first. At worst, I can have the female workers work late tonight to make up for the shortfall."
As he spoke, he waved towards the door, and Yang Lihua went to the backyard and brought back two pairs of lotus cushions in a short while.
Today’s lotus cushions are much improved compared to the first batch of finished products sent south.
The cashmere yarn is dyed more finely, and the lotus petals woven out of it have more layers and the colors are more realistic and beautiful. From a distance, it is easy to mistake it for a real lotus.
Several merchants were surprised, standing up and gathering around to examine it carefully, some even reaching out to touch it, secretly estimating how much cashmere was used, how much it would cost to dye it, and what the total cost would be.
Cashmere is easy to buy and dye, but the only novelty is the weaving technique. How are cashmere yarns of different colors woven into a lotus pattern without finding any joints?
As long as they can figure out a way, it will be easy for them to get a share of the cashmere product profits.
"Grandpa, our mother loves to worship Buddha, and these cushions are perfect for the altar. Could you spare me a pair? I'm willing to pay five taels..." The man surnamed Yue was the first to speak, even raising the price directly, "No, ten taels of silver! I'll pay ten taels for a pair."
The others were afraid of being left behind, so they also rushed to shout.
"And me, old man! My mother is also a Buddhist! Please, old man, consider my filial piety and give me a pair of these mats."
"I want a pair too, and I'll give you ten taels of silver!"
Old Master Tai frowned and kept shaking his head.
Finally, it was Steward Min who came to the rescue, "Uncle, our master's family will need another half month to pay the tribute. Why don't I not take the mat today and share it with these brothers first? After all, filial piety is commendable, and everyone should be more understanding. You have also worked hard for the sisters-in-law in the village. If you work harder, the extra money will be given as a thank you gift to them!"
The old man then reluctantly agreed. A fat sheep that comes to your doorstep, who wouldn't want to kill it for free?
Soon, four pairs of cushions were brought over and distributed.
The four people surnamed Yue were all very happy and were anxious to go back and find someone to figure out how to weave the cashmere mat, so each of them gave ten taels of silver and left in a hurry.
Tai Jizu closed the door. Old Master Tai snorted coldly and said, "Where there's meat, there are wolves! Yesterday I made the deal, and today I've attracted this bunch of people to my door!"
Manager Min advised, "Uncle, don't overthink it. There is no profitable business in the world that doesn't attract envy. This day will come sooner or later. It's just that Jiye is not at home, so it will be more difficult for you to deal with it.
If the family doesn't need to find a buyer for the time being, it's better to close the door and avoid visitors and stay out of the spotlight."
The old man nodded. "I thought so too. I was originally planning to go to the cattle and horse market to buy a horse. Now it seems I can only live in the mountains for a few days."
Yang Lihua hugged her plump daughter and immediately responded, "Dad, this is a good idea. If anyone else comes, I'll say that I, a woman, can't make the decision, so I won't do business for the time being. Anyway, the cashmere clothes and trousers ordered yesterday are still being rushed, and everyone will work hard for seven or eight days. When we have some free time, we should prepare some stock so that Jiye can use it when he comes back."
"Okay." The old man took his fat granddaughter and coaxed her gently, "Zhuzhu, I'm sorry that I can't go to pick a wife for Dahei. Let's stay in the mountains for a few days first, and I'll roast a rabbit for you, okay?"
"What about Dahei's wife?" The fat girl looked at the chubby fingers reluctantly.
"Don't worry, Dahei is so handsome, he won't be short of a wife. Maybe this time he goes to the grassland, he can even trick a good wife back home, and our family won't have to spend a penny." The old man was more and more convinced that Dahei could really do it, and said with a smile, "Why don't we wait a while? If he really doesn't have the ability, we can take him to the cattle and horse market and let him choose a wife himself."
Zhuzhu finally nodded and responded in a baby voice, "Third and fourth brothers must have grown a lot of herbs last time. Zhuzhu will go pick them for them! Also, second brother likes red-tailed sparrows. Catch a couple and put them in a cage. I'll send them to the city for him to keep company!"
Everyone laughed when they heard this. The fat girl was small, but she had a lot to worry about. With her brother and the dark horse, there was nothing she didn't care about!
After sitting for a while, Manager Min also returned to the city.
Tai Jizu sent away the hired carriage, quickly packed up his things, and sent his father and daughter up the mountain.
The crops in the fields need his care, and this time Tai Jizong went with him to take care of the old man and fat niece.
Old Master Tai was worried and warned his elder brother, "The rumors out there are probably quite serious. Be careful that someone might have bad intentions. We should add more patrols to the village, especially in the dry spring weather. Don't let the water run away."
Master Tai San replied, "Don't worry, just go and hide from the limelight. I'm here to protect you in the village!"
As soon as Mr. Tai entered the mountains, people from the village came.
This time it was not a city vendor in the city, but the village chief of Liujia Village.
The two villages are too close to each other, and he has to pass through Liujia Village when going to Taijia Village, so he has to know what is going on in Taijia Village.
Hearing that Tai's cashmere workshop was making a fortune, he became tempted and shamelessly came to ask for information.
He was not greedy and wanted to share the wealth, but just wanted to send the young girls in the village to work.
Perhaps because the previous incident was too serious, the girls in the village are a little "unsalable" and there are very few matchmakers coming to visit.
He thought that if the girls had more skills and a generous dowry, they would definitely have no trouble finding a husband.
But Master Tai San is not stupid. He has such a good and unique skill. Who would be willing to teach it to outsiders unless it is absolutely necessary?
Even the old and young women in the village were told by him over and over again, and he wanted to nag them until their ears were callused, but they were soft-hearted for a moment and leaked the information to their parents' side.
Village Chief Liu was trying to gain benefits without any real words, and he would never agree to it no matter what.
So, Village Chief Liu finally went back disappointed.
But Village Chief Liu is easy to deal with, but there is a difficult and evil guest who is determined to get rid of him and comes to the door with great momentum!
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