The Lin's workshop did make a lot of money, and Fang Chengrong didn't come here rashly without doing some research. Their Fang family has taken root here, and all the money will be spent eventually. The glamorous life of wealth and glory is over. If they want to find a way to survive in this troubled world, they must make their life meaningful!
Apart from those cynical fools who rebelled and killed innocent people, other princes rarely touched merchants who could make money for them. The Fang family had to take advantage of the fact that they were relatives of the Xing family to expand and become stronger in Huangmoguan.
After all, the eldest daughter cannot inherit the military power. Even if their Ashan gets the military power, he will not be able to convince the people. The Fang family has to make other preparations.
Tofu, a fresh food, is very popular among the Fang family. After eating more of it, they began to become interested in this small piece of tofu. Fang Chengrong has some business acumen. After thinking about tofu, he went out to see that the streets and alleys were occupied by such food. Tofu skin, soy milk, bean sprouts and tofu pudding were everywhere. In winter, the main food for the people in Huangmoguan was supported by Lin's workshop.
Even though a piece of tofu only costs five cents, the quantity is so large that after a little inquiry, it is found that the Lin's workshop located in the reclaimed area was originally just a refugee who escaped from Longting Town near Linjing. They were lucky enough to be accepted by the Xing family army and allocated reclaimed land. The clan members accidentally produced bean sprouts and tofu, which made this workshop-like model gradually turn into a super large workshop, which is rare even in Baituo Town.
In the areas controlled by the Xing family army today, namely Baituo Town, Baixing Town and Huangmoguan, the tofu industry still forms the mainstay of people's winter diet.
What is the most profitable thing in the world? It must be monopoly!
The Lin's workshop made a lot of money by selling tofu for only five cents a piece. Now, every family member of the Lin family bought bricks to build houses in the planned land. They built houses made of blue bricks and tiles like those in Baituo Town. How much money must they have made by building such first-class houses in the barren Huangmoguan?
If the Fang family gets the recipe for making tofu and bean curd skin, they can completely eliminate the Lin family and monopolize the market. In the future, even if the price of a piece of tofu is raised to ten cents, many people will be willing to buy it. Food is the most important thing for people.
Use courtesy first and then force. If the Lin family doesn't listen to advice, don't force the Fang family to take action.
Of course, Lin Changtai would never agree to the Fang family's unreasonable request. The Lin's Workshop was created by the patriarch. In the future, it can provide countless Lin children with a way to study and learn calligraphy to move up the ladder, and it can also create wealth continuously.
What could the Fang family do with two hundred taels of silver? How was that different from robbing? If he agreed to Fang Chengrong's demands, he would be considered a sinner of the Lin family.
Lin Changtai cupped his hands: "Boss Fang, I really can't agree to your conditions. Besides, the Lin's Workshop is not mine alone. I am responsible for management, but I am also one of the owners. I..."
"Hey~" Fang Chengrong was not the first time to act so tyrannically because of the Fang family's influence. He smiled and said a warning: "Lin family, I am only speaking to you in such a nice tone to give you face. Otherwise, you might as well go out and inquire about our Fang family's status in Guanzhong. I'll give you three days. If you can't do it, you will bear the consequences yourself, hum!"
Fang Chengrong flicked his sleeves and left arrogantly.
Lin Changtai took two steps back as if his whole body was detached, and sat down on the back seat: "What should I do? What should I do..."
The owner of Qingfeng Teahouse in Baituo Town walked in. The two knew each other well because of their business. Seeing Lin Changtai sitting there in a panic, he couldn't help but say, "Boss Lin, you're in a bit of trouble!"
By the way, he brought the tea he had prepared for him to the table: "We need to find another way."
Lin Changtai breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Who is this Fang family? Why are they so arrogant? Our Lin family only runs a small business, so how did they target us?"
The teahouse owner couldn't help but look sympathetic. "The Fang family also came to Huangmoguan not long ago, but they have a son-in-law from the Xing family army, and the status of their clan members has also risen. This Fang Chengrong is the son-in-law's uncle, and he likes to bully others. Today, he came to my teahouse to treat you to a banquet, but he kept the bill and didn't pay. I don't think it will be possible to get back these bad debts."
Lin Changtai's heart choked: "Xing Jiajun's son-in-law?"
"General Xing's daughter, Xing Feiyan, is married to Fang Pingshan. Fang Chengrong is Fang Pingshan's third uncle. Huangmo Pass is now entirely under the control of the Xing family army. If the Xing family army deliberately shields us, where can we ordinary people seek justice? Don't we just have to muddle through life? Think about the life we led when we were fleeing famine, and the life we are living now. Having enough food and clothing is enough. Just treat money and other things as external things. Doesn't that make you feel better?"
What the teahouse owner said was indeed true on one side, but Lin Changtai was not willing to accept it. These old people worked so hard just to change the family fortune. With a smart patriarch like Lin Rui, there was no reason why the family would not prosper. In the end, they, as elders, were useless and could not even keep the family business.
Lin Changtai felt more bitter than if he had eaten coptis chinensis at this moment. He stumbled to the gate of Baituo Town. At this time, his son and nephew Lin Ziming and Lin Ziren were waiting there with a carriage.
The carriage was purchased after the Lin's workshop became prosperous, and it was equipped with two horses for convenient delivery. Lin Ruiping was used to driving an ox cart, and this leisurely lifestyle suited him very well, so he gave the carriage to the workshop for use.
This allowed Lin Ziming, Lin Zijun and others to try something new from time to time and learn how to drive a horse-drawn carriage to deliver goods, which they enjoyed.
Seeing Lin Changtai like this today, the two of them couldn't help but put away their playful expressions and asked, "Dad/Uncle, what happened?"
Lin Changtai looked at the worried faces of his two nephews and nieces, and swallowed what he wanted to say. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let's talk about it when we get back."
The two knew that they must have encountered a big problem that neither of them could solve, so they immediately drove the carriage Congcong out of Baituo Town and rushed towards Huangmo Pass.
The three of them who used to talk and laugh on the road were now silent and just kept on hurrying on.
When they arrived at the Lin family workshop, before the carriage had even stopped, Lin Changtai couldn't wait to jump down. He almost stumbled and fell, but fortunately his son quickly caught him: "Dad, be careful!"
"It's okay, it's okay!" Lin Changtai said and ran towards the house where Lin Rui lived.
The houses that the Lin family lives in now are all converted from workshops. They are dark. No matter how good the lighting is on weekdays, it will appear dark when you walk in because of the construction problems. Now everyone just regards this as a temporary residence. As soon as the blue bricks ordered from Baituo Town arrive, they will build houses immediately. Land, houses and profitable businesses that could not be achieved in Longting Town are now thriving in Huangmoguan.
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