Chapter 131: Sugar Sales
According to the agreement, Zhao Liya would take 60%, Zhou Hansheng 30%, and Zhong Jing 10%. In a blink of an eye, Zhao Liya had amassed a fortune of 154,000 taels! Zhou Hansheng earned over 77,000 taels, and Zuo Xiang had also made over 5,000 taels from two other ventures, bringing the total to over 84,000 taels, more than enough to handle the immediate situation.
Even if Zhong Jing took a 10% profit, it would still be 25,000 and several hundred taels.
Although it was less than what his elder brother Zhou had, and even less than what Zhao Liya had, he knew how to be content.
Compared to not making a dime before, it's still a huge profit. This is like a windfall just before the New Year, who wouldn't be happy?
After receiving over 20,000 taels of silver, Zhong Jing was so happy that his teeth were showing. He just wanted to shout three times, "Miss Zhao is awesome! Please help me get rich!"
He had over 22,000 soldiers under his command, so this meant each person earned a little over one tael of silver. How could they possibly have gotten even one tael of silver per person during the New Year holidays in their barracks? He couldn't even dream of it!
You know, two hundred coins can prepare a table full of delicious dishes including chicken, duck, fish and meat.
When Zhao Liya and his daughter, Hu Ling, Zhou Hansheng, and Zhong Jing were talking in the wing room, Zhong Jing told them about this matter with great joy. He handed the letter from the left wing to Zhou Da Ge to Zhou Da Ge, and then expressed his gratitude to Zhao Liya and asked her to take him with her next time she got rich. He also handed over hundreds of thousands of taels of silver notes to Zhao Liya.
Zhao Xiang, Zhao Liya and Hu Ling were all stunned.
Tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of taels?
All of a sudden, they have hundreds of thousands of taels of silver notes?
Zhao Xiang sighed with emotion and glanced at his daughter and adopted son. It was incredible. To be honest, he had never seen so much money in his life! Unexpectedly, being exiled to Lingnan actually broadened his horizons.
Zhao Liya smiled brightly: "Dad, it seems that this money is not that hard to earn. After a few years, we can all atone for our sins."
She just arrived not long ago, so if it’s not good, she would redeem it now, otherwise she would want to redeem one now.
"Well, yes! Hahaha!" Zhao Xiang looked at his daughter with relief and pride, and nodded slightly.
This child is truly promising. He felt relieved. As long as he had the ability to atone for his sins, it didn't matter when.
Hu Ling also had a smile on his face, looking extremely happy.
It’s so refreshing to work with my sister!
Zhong Jing was so excited that he said with a smile, "After the New Year, I'll tell those lazy guys to go and reclaim the land and plant sugarcane. Plant all of them! Make it all into sugar and sell tons of it! Sister Xiaoya, please! Can I give you 30% of the net profit?"
Zhou Hansheng glanced at him and said, "Pay attention to yourself and don't lose your mind. The recipe for white sugar can't be made public. If you make everything into white sugar, how are you going to sell it?"
If the sugar recipe were to become public, not only Zhao Liya, but even Zhong Jing might not be able to keep it a secret. He wasn't the boss of Lingnan. He was only in charge of his own little piece of land. Even though he'd been promoted a while ago, he still had a boss above him and two people of the same rank.
The sugarcane mill couldn't possibly not be producing sugar, but what about the yellow sugar? Where did it go? Did the soldiers in your barracks eat it all?
Zhong Jing was startled: "That's right!"
He was depressed for only a second before he became cheerful again: "Even if it can only make half of the sugar, it will be enough to make money, hehe!"
Zhao Liya smiled and nodded: "Sure, I'll tell you the method when the time comes. You can find a confidant to do it. It's very simple."
"Okay! Thank you, Sister Xiaoya, hehe!"
Everyone was excited to become rich all of a sudden. The money solved the problems they faced. How could they not be happy?
Zhong Jing insisted on staying here for the New Year, Zhao Xiang nodded with a smile, and Zhou Hansheng didn't say anything.
It’s better to have more people, it’s more lively.
Having a place to live means no worries.
On New Year's Eve, the Zhao family was extremely lively. Adults and children filled the yard and the house, and there was a constant stream of people talking and laughing.
After a simple lunch, the women followed Luo Shuyan's instructions and began to prepare dinner, killing chickens, chopping meat, washing vegetables, stuffing tofu, frying egg dumplings, making fish balls, frying vegetarian meatballs with shredded radish, frying braised pork, roasting chicken and roasting meat. They were very busy and happy.
Two days ago, Zhao Liya found some bricks and clay and built a bakery next to the kitchen. It's very convenient for baking not only various cakes, but also chicken, duck, honey-glazed barbecued pork, egg tarts, and more.
It's perfect for roasting some barbecued pork or chicken during Chinese New Year. You can also knead some dough and bake some pancakes, which are also convenient to eat.
By around three o'clock in the afternoon, the aroma of various fried foods filled the whole yard, making people extremely greedy.
Not only could the two children not wait, even the adults couldn't help it.
So, as soon as the freshly fried shredded radish meatballs and tofu and wood ear meatballs came out of the pot, they were served in big bowls to everyone and they were all gone in no time.
The fried egg dumplings are also delicious, and there is also the pork liver wrapped in lard made with specially obtained pork liver. The pieces of pork liver are marinated and wrapped in lard, then fried slowly over low heat. The oil sizzles and the sides turn golden brown, and the aroma is so fragrant that you can eat it hot right after it comes out of the pan and you can't stop.
In addition to the barbecued pork and chicken in the oven, Zhao Liya also specially roasted some sweet potatoes and taro, which were also eaten up by everyone.
They all laughed and praised, "Delicious! So delicious!"
Zhao Xiang and Deng were particularly happy, their faces were filled with smiles, and they were happy all day long.
This was their first year in Lingnan, and also Zhao Liya's first year in this life.
I thought this year would be bleak and desolate, but I never expected it to be more lively and joyful than in the capital.
Before the sun sets, the sound of firecrackers gradually comes from the village, and every household is preparing to eat.
The dinner on New Year's Eve is usually eaten very early, usually before sunset. You can have a late-night snack and stay up all night.
The same goes for the Zhao family.
Three large round tables were set up in the main room, and a room full of people sat around them in a lively atmosphere.
The table was steaming with delicious aromas. Besides various dishes, there was also wine and Zhao Liya's specially baked pancakes. Each pancake was palm-sized, oval, filled with a mixture of chopped green onions and meat, and the crust was sprinkled with white sesame seeds on both sides. Fresh from the oven, it was fragrant and crispy.
The Zhao family is from the north, and Zhou Hansheng and Zhong Jing are said to be from the north as well. Lin Mo and Yu Xiaofang also love this taste very much. They are very satisfied to be able to eat it during the Chinese New Year.
Luo Shuyan also prepared the filling so that she could make dumplings after dinner as a midnight snack and for breakfast tomorrow.
After everyone was seated, they poured and raised their glasses. Zhao Xiang said with a smile, "It's rare that you all are so kind and willing to come and celebrate the New Year with us. This lively atmosphere is truly heartwarming! Come on, let's drink. I wish you all good health and success in the coming year!"
Everyone finished their work with a laugh, and then laughed again, "Uncle Zhao, you're too polite. I hope you don't mind us interrupting you!", "Haha, that's right! The food at Uncle Zhao's is so delicious, we don't want to leave!"
Everyone laughed when they heard it.
There are noisy laughter and family reunions in front of me, and the sound of firecrackers can be heard from time to time in the distance. In addition to the aroma of steaming food, the air is also filled with the smell of fireworks and firecrackers. The smell is obviously a bit pungent, but it is particularly heartwarming.
Zhao Liya tilted her head back, the mellow and sweet rice wine flowed down her throat, making her feel relaxed both physically and mentally. A smile appeared on her lips. It was the New Year!
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