Jiang Zhi was very satisfied with this sale. Besides the high price of the tender corn, the most important thing was the mosquito coils.
The whole village has been busy until now, with people even working at night.
Ordinary mosquito coils still sold for two coins per coil, but each time they were sold for more than eight taels of silver.
Once the goods are sold, you get paid.
These past ten days of hard work have not been in vain. Families with more manpower and faster work can earn over a hundred coins, while even those with less can earn several dozen coins.
Mosquito repellent powder needs to be crushed separately, which is hard work. Several people take turns doing this, and the wages are high.
In addition, Wang Xiaoju and Xu Gensheng both earned thirty coins a day.
After deducting the cost of each person's wages and Zhang Juntou's share, although there was very little money left, there was no loss.
The meat rots and remains in the pot; this mosquito coil workshop was originally meant to provide every household with an opportunity to make money.
This is just the first batch of mosquito coils sold by the workshop. We can guarantee a continuous supply and a steady stream of profits in the future.
After selling all the green grain, Jiang Zhi was finally ready to go to the city.
Twenty days have passed since the attack on the Dragon Boat Festival.
Xiaoman's external injuries have basically healed, and the pharmacy is operating as usual. Everything is a normal reaction, but a shadow has been cast over everyone's hearts.
There's no such thing as a thief who can be on guard against thieves for a thousand days. Xu Xiaolan is hiding, and who knows when she'll suddenly reappear.
Jiang Zhi openly said that the matter should be left alone, but she couldn't get over it in her heart.
Being in the open while the enemy is in the shadows is a very unpleasant feeling.
Although she and Errui would be safe as long as they didn't leave the village or even the town, Jiang Zhi still wanted to expand her territory and personally see the cunning villain.
Moreover, Jiang Zhi didn't quite believe the statement that she had already checked out and left.
Xu Xiaolan suddenly returned to Pingchuan County and lived there for more than half a year, saying that she was preparing her dowry. There must have been a reason for this.
The village's ordinary mosquito coils were sold to several merchants, but the luxury incense from the mountains was not put up for auction; this was done under a contract with the Huo family.
The day after selling all the green grains, Jiang Zhi took several baskets of specially selected tender corn, then rented a carriage at the post station, loaded two baskets of packaged Tibetan incense, and went into the city with Er Rui and Pi Shi.
In just one month, Pi had already entered the city three times, and each time it was more exciting than the last.
At this moment, she was restless and kept glancing at Jiang Zhi beside her.
They've entered the city, and entered the city again. Aunt Jiang even asked herself if she could recognize Master Du on the street.
Yes, of course I can recognize it. I'd recognize it even if it were reduced to ashes.
Mr. Du was handsome and elegant, the kind of good-looking man you couldn't find anywhere else in the countryside, even if you searched all the sweet potato gullies.
How could such a person be so inhumane, marrying a woman from the Xu family and then abandoning a child...
Tsk tsk tsk, it's just like a term that Xia Xiucai used before, what was it called again, I think it was "a beast in human clothing".
Pi went to class every day just to feel the excitement, and over time he learned a few idioms.
However, if we were to go to Master Du to seek justice, wouldn't the three of us be too few? At least we should bring Qin Shi and Xiao Ju along.
Although he could fight two or three maids and servants, Errui could also hold his own against the guards.
Even if Aunt Jiang alone could fight against a thousand troops, it still wouldn't be enough!
Pi Shi had already figured out whether he would grab the door bar or fight with a big broom, but Jiang Zhi didn't think that far ahead. She didn't bring Pi Shi along for the purpose of fighting.
Because she didn't know that son-in-law of Du, it was convenient for the villagers to travel with her. The only person who had ever seen Du Baolin was Pi.
Although Pi had already described Master Du's appearance, Jiang Zhi still brought her along.
With Pi around, I wouldn't be completely unaware of someone even when they're face to face, or be touched right under my nose without realizing it.
Nearby, Errui was chatting with the coachman and the post soldiers who were entering the city about what kind of guests had arrived at the post station.
After entering the city, Jiang Zhi asked the post station's carriage to take her to Huo's pharmacy first, and then took out the silver and gave it to the postman and the driver.
The two men took the money, smiled, told each other their return time, and then parted ways.
Seeing that Jiang Zhi had just thrown out a handful of copper coins, Pi couldn't help but feel sorry for her and said, "Aunt Jiang, it costs you a hundred coins every time you go to town. If you go several times a year, it will cost you several taels of silver. You might as well buy your own cart. Even if you use an old mule, it will still be just as good."
The rides at the post station weren't free; they cost money, and a lot of money at that.
Just like when the scholar's wife and Xia's mother occasionally went to the city, they always spent 100 coins each time.
Although you can buy things in Lihua Town, the town is more lively. If Aunt Jiang had a car, it would be more convenient for the villagers to go to town.
When Pi suggested that she buy a carriage, Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "Mule horses are hard to raise, so the post station is more convenient."
Jiang Zhi wasn't trying to fool Pi Shi; she genuinely had no intention of buying her own carriage because the carriages at the post station were convenient to use.
Our old mule was used to transport supplies up the mountain, carrying grains and medicines up and down the mountain trip after trip.
If he were to pull the cart to the county town to serve the entire village, even if he only charged a few coins, he would be exhausted long ago, and as the host, he wouldn't be able to say anything.
You can shop in Lihua Town; you can walk there without spending a penny.
If you want to go into the city, you can pay to hire a car at the post station, and the pay is generous.
Now each carriage at the post station is equipped with a groom, so they don't have to feed the horses themselves, and they can also travel together with the postmen who need to enter the city.
Not only was the road safe, but most importantly, carriages and horses with post station signs could enter the city without being checked.
Just like today, green grains that were originally prohibited from being sold are now being brought into the city at will.
At the Huo family pharmacy, Jiang Zhi did not see Miss Huo the Second, who was already out on business.
Before the Lunar New Year, Miss Huo said she was going to go out to various places to buy medicinal herbs and broaden her horizons, and she actually went.
In times of war, travel is difficult, and it may take three to five years to return.
Although Jiang Zhi did not meet Miss Huo, she was received by Manager Huo, who had signed the contract for the Banlangen preparation in Xujia Village.
Since the two parties already have a contract, we can simply follow the terms.
As soon as the goods were delivered, Manager Huo asked, "Village Chief Jiang, is the pharmacy alright now?"
The Huo family knew about the murder that occurred at Qingquanwan Pharmacy twenty days ago, and Huo Yanjie even came to check on it.
When a partner encounters a problem, the Huo family naturally seeks their advice.
Manager Huo said, "Even our Huo family's pharmacy encounters sabotage from competitors. There are always those who can't stand to see others do well. You'll need to be more careful in the future."
Only the people of Xujia Village knew the inside story of what happened at Qingquan Bay. Adhering to the saying that family scandals should not be aired in public, they told others that the thieves had committed robbery and then assaulted someone.
At this point, Manager Huo assumed it was a robbery, but his Huo family had been in business for many years, so how could he believe that someone was robbing and setting fire to the pharmacy? There was only one possibility: that a competitor was sabotaging it!
Jiang Zhi didn't need to explain, she just said, "Manager Huo, don't worry, the pharmacy has already started operations, it won't affect the production of medicines, and we will be more vigilant in the future."
Manager Huo shook his head: "Village Chief Jiang is new to this trip and there are some things he doesn't understand. Don't worry about me, I'll just say something as an insider."
It was a rare opportunity to hear guidance from an expert, so Jiang Zhi humbly said, "I don't understand these business matters, so I would appreciate it if Manager Huo could give me some pointers!"
Manager Huo knew that Jiang Zhi didn't understand, so he said directly, "It's not enough for your pharmacy to just use people from this village. When making medicine, you not only need people you can trust, but you also need people who are completely devoted to you. It would be best if you bought their indenture."
A contract of servitude!
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