Chapter 98 Abortion
The deputy envoy of the pharmacy has no real power.
To put it bluntly, I am just helping the ambassador.
He used the situation to force Ji Fang to compromise. In fact, as long as Ji Fang could withstand the pressure and not sell the herbs to him, there would be no big problem.
There will still be some troubles.
For example, the investigation revealed that the deputy envoy of the pharmacy had asked people to buy medicinal materials, but the pharmacy refused to give them the money. So he spent some money to hire officials from the yamen to go to the pharmacy every now and then to urge them to pay.
If we don't agree to sell medicinal herbs, it will affect the business of the shop.
The pharmacy deputy's method was somewhat despicable, but most people would consider it as a hidden loss and agree to sell the stored herbs at a low price in order to ensure safety.
These days, the government offices are like bandits to the common people.
It’s not that the law is bad.
But no matter how good the law is, it is still enforced by humans.
However, few officials are truly honest.
Xing Lun then talked about the progress of collecting medicinal materials, and then mentioned the situation in which Song Jin asked him to train personnel. In addition to the personnel purchased from the dental clinic, some people were also recruited from the homes of those medicinal herb farmers. In addition, Xing Lun and Zhou Wei knew each other as brothers, so they simply formed an information network.
Competent and loyal subordinates.
It cannot be cultivated overnight.
Even if you spend a lot of money, it may all go down the drain.
Song Jin threw most of the money he earned during this period into it.
They bought houses or shops in the towns of various counties in Huizhou Prefecture as their bases, and then gave them money to develop downlines.
Xing Lun handed Song Jin a thick booklet.
The above records the major and minor events that have occurred in the six counties recently.
"Yesterday, Jifang received an invitation from the Huishang Guild. A banquet will be held at the Cantonese Restaurant on the first day of November." Xing Lun took out another invitation.
The gold-plated invitation is very exquisite.
Song Jin flipped it open and took a look, then put it aside. "Why would these people suddenly want to send an invitation to Jifang? Logically speaking, we are not qualified for their invitation."
Huizhou merchants are very famous throughout the country.
There are many things for sale, all kinds of them.
Only big merchants like Shun'an Trading Company are qualified to be invited, and Jifang Pharmacy is like a little sparrow that accidentally entered among the cranes.
Xing Lun was equally puzzled. "So, I'm also confused. Does the host want to participate?"
"I can't go in my situation. If you're not afraid of being swallowed, you can go and see the world." Song Jin is pregnant now and it's impossible for her to go.
Xing Lun didn't plan to go after hearing this. "Jifang's business has no intention of expanding overseas, and there is no need to go for the time being. Then I won't go."
Just as Song Jin reminded.
Jifang is still weak and not suitable to show himself in front of others.
The reason why he caught the attention of many bigwigs in the Huizhou merchant circle was probably because he took in the Song family's herbal farmers. However, it is undeniable that his power is declining, and he can only rely on Shun'an's protection to get time for development.
You are not qualified to be on an equal footing with others at the moment. If you rush in rashly, you will become the fat meat on the chopping board if you are not careful.
There is really no need to get involved.
"I guess someone is eyeing Jifang's medicinal herbs, so they sent us this invitation. The supply of medicinal herbs on the market will only become more and more tight, and there are people who want to take advantage of the opportunity to stockpile medicinal herbs and get a piece of the pie."
All the drug dealers who received the news stopped selling the medicinal materials.
There are only a few local drug dealers in Huizhou.
Two companies have already gone bankrupt, and suddenly Jifang emerges.
Looking at the entire Huizhou Prefecture, who has the largest storage of medicinal materials?
This year, Jifang ranks firmly in the top three.
It’s just that all of Jifang’s medicinal materials were sold to Shunan, and outsiders don’t know what the quality is. It is said that the quality is quite good, and Shunan purchased it at a high price.
Every year, the Huizhou merchants’ gathering at the Cantonese Restaurant invites top local businessmen from Huizhou.
It is very intriguing that the person in charge of organizing the event this year sent out invitations without being sure who the owner of Jifang was.
Perhaps some people have already determined that Ji Fang is from the Song family.
Because of the situation of the Song family, no one expressed their suspicions in public.
This invitation may also be a test.
Xing Lun sat for a while and then left.
Song Jin went out wearing a cloak.
I saw herbs on several mule carts being stocked.
Yinlong is counting and then recording it in the account book.
In the pharmacy's master chef's preparation room, Father Xing and another master chef were busy at work.
Several apprentices were helping.
Because these people have signed a contract to sell themselves.
Song Jin will also teach them some of the Song family's methods of preparing medicinal materials.
It can be said that 90% of the medicinal materials sold in this pharmacy have the characteristics of Song's medicinal materials. If they are sold on the market, they will definitely make a lot of money.
It was just sold to Shunan.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
In the following days, Song Jin lived in the pharmacy.
The days are peaceful and stable.
Someone takes care of her daily life, and occasionally talks to Yinlong and others, giving them advice on how to prepare medicinal materials.
Life is much more fulfilling now than in Qinjiagou.
Qin Chi has been to the pharmacy several times.
Sometimes he would bring Doctor Jing along to check Song Jin's pulse, but every time he came he would buy her some of the county's specialties.
Song Jin accepted it with a smile every time.
In fact, Song Jin also discovered one thing, that Qin Chi's aura was becoming stronger and stronger, or perhaps he didn't want to hide it anymore.
Especially in front of Song Jin.
After leaving this door, Qin Chi will still hide something.
Today, Qin Chi came over and brought Song Jin some bad news, "Your concubine sister had a miscarriage. She was lying in bed for so long, but she still couldn't save the baby."
Song Jin was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
Then everything returned to normal.
Qin Chi curled his lips slightly and said, "There is another good news, do you want to hear it?"
"Go ahead, I'm listening." Song Jin didn't know what he was trying to keep in suspense.
"Yang Lingyu was reprimanded by the governor. It is said that he lost face. He was criticized for not managing his family well and not being able to control a concubine, etc."
When Qin Chi talked about this, he patiently paid attention to the changes in Song Jin's expression.
After hearing that Yang Lingyu was in trouble, Song Jin's expression looked much better.
Song Jin asked, "What about Zeng?"
"Yang Lingyu sent her back to the Zeng family and even wrote a letter to release her."
Sent back to the clan, and wrote a letter to let him go.
In the eyes of outsiders, Yang Lingyu was giving the other party a way out out of consideration for their old friendship.
Some scholars and literati think that Yang Lingyu's handling of the matter is impeccable. Some even say that he had good intentions and at least restored some of his reputation.
But it cannot erase the fact that he did not manage his family well.
There was a stain after all.
Because some people secretly felt that Zeng was a scapegoat and the person who really made the mistake was Yang Lingyu. Anyway, the rumor got distorted as it spread.
Time flies like a white horse passing by.
Time seems to fly in a flash, and soon it is the end of the year.
Students from various colleges have gone on vacation one after another.
Qin Chi came back from the county town and stopped by the pharmacy to pick up Song Jin.
After only half a month of not seeing him, his wife's belly had grown bigger.
(End of this chapter)