March is already the end of summer. The hot sun is burning the earth, and the noisy chirping of cicadas echoes all day long.
Chu Yuening leaned back on the chaise longue covered with a cool mat, scooping mung bean smoothie into her mouth.
“Mung bean smoothie is a great way to beat the heat!”
As she ate bite after bite, she felt that all the heat in her body was dispelled.
Fortunately, Daqin has ice cellars and ice refrigerators (refrigerators), otherwise Chu Yuening would not know how to survive the hot summer.
Having said that, the wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated.
Even without modern air conditioners and refrigerators, they would use their wisdom to stay cool.
In winter, ice blocks are chiseled out of the frozen lake and stored in ice cellars for use in the following summer.
However, this method of obtaining ice not only requires a lot of manpower and material resources, but also only a small amount of ice can be preserved, and it cannot be enjoyed at will.
So Chu Yuening told the officials in charge of the ice cellar the method of making ice with saltpeter, so that they would no longer have to chisel ice in winter.
She swallowed the last of her smoothie, her mind drifting away.
"I don't know if A Zheng likes it."
Thinking of Ying Zheng insisting on reviewing memorials in such a hot day, while I am lying here comfortably...
Chu Yuening touched her nose, feeling a little guilty.
How about we go and inspect the supply and marketing cooperative today?
I don't know how those businessmen are doing.
Chu Yuening didn't want to disturb Ying Zheng, so she left the palace alone in the afternoon.
After a while, Ying Zheng received the news. He stood up and sat down again, sighing lightly.
"Send a few more people to protect the queen."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
A voice came from nowhere.
Just as Ying Zheng was about to pick up the memorial again, he caught a glimpse of a bowl of mung bean smoothie on the table that was about to melt.
He scooped up a spoonful and swallowed it. It was icy and refreshing with a hint of honey sweetness, and it was refreshing and heat-reducing.
He couldn't help but finish the whole bowl.
On the other side, Chu Yuening disguised herself before getting off the carriage.
Chu Yuening did not bring any guards with her.
Firstly, her fighting ability is not low, and secondly, there must be Black Ice Guards sent by A Zheng to protect her in the dark.
Chu Yuening walked into the market calmly.
After walking a few steps inside, I was caught by a golden sign that read "Xianyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative".
The plaque shining brightly in the sun is obviously made of real gold.
Chu Yue frowned and her heart beat violently.
This is too conspicuous. Aren’t you afraid of it being stolen?
"Welcome to the Xianyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative. What may I do for you?"
As soon as one foot stepped over the threshold, the saleswoman's kind and sweet voice rang out.
Well, the service attitude is good, it seems that they have studied the brochure carefully.
Chu Yuening nodded secretly in her heart but did not show it on her face.
Before opening the business, she compiled the modern business model into a booklet and distributed it to each merchant.
If you don't even know how to learn from others, there's no point in staying.
"Let me take a look myself first."
"Okay, then take your time choosing. If you need anything, please call me."
The saleswoman remained as friendly as ever after being rejected.
Chu Yuening looked around the interior of the supply and marketing cooperative carefully.
Various goods are placed in an orderly manner on the neatly arranged shelves, and are divided into areas according to their uses.
The furniture area is filled with wardrobes, tables and chairs of novel styles; the clothing area is hung with sweaters, hats, blankets, etc.; the jewelry area is filled with exquisite gold hairpins and jade pendants...
Chu Yuening looked around and was amazed.
This group of businessmen did better than she had imagined.
There were also several gorgeously dressed women in the supply and marketing cooperative, pushing wooden shopping carts and strolling around leisurely, occasionally picking out a few favorite items and throwing them into the carts.
Seeing this, Chu Yuening couldn't help but sigh.
It turns out that no matter what era, women are the main force of shopping!
After inspecting the inner city supply and marketing cooperative, Chu Yuening rushed to the outer city supply and marketing cooperative.
At the same time, at the entrance of the Outer City Supply and Marketing Cooperative.
"Today, just walk into our store and you can get an egg without making any purchase."
After a round of beating of gongs and drums, Zhang Hai announced this welfare activity to the onlookers with a kind smile.
"Just walk around and you can get free eggs? Is that true?"
"Just give it a try. They can't force you to buy or sell anything anyway."
"Goudan, just stand here and don't move. Grandma will go get you some eggs to make chawanmushi."
Some women heard that there was a bargain to be had, and despite the hot weather, they swarmed into the supply and marketing cooperative.
Originally, they had the idea of just taking a stroll and taking the eggs home.
But when I saw the high-quality and low-priced goods inside, my heart suddenly became eager to buy and my pace gradually slowed down.
"If you spend more than ten coins, you will receive a bag of flour for free."
The salesperson's loud sales pitch only added fuel to the women's hearts, and they couldn't help but reach out...
Finally, when everyone walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative, they were carrying a full bamboo basket of things.
So when Chu Yuening arrived, she was shocked to see the lively and noisy scene.
No way?
Why is the consumption power of the outer city higher than that of the inner city?
This is unreasonable!
Just when Chu Yuening was puzzled, Zhang Hai had his men beat drums and gongs and shout again.
"Fellow villagers, everyone can receive an egg and share the good news with your relatives and friends!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the customers who had just finished shopping lit up.
"What?! Free eggs!"
"There's such a good thing as pie in the sky? I have to inform my relatives immediately!"
"Can my boys get eggs too?"
"When can I get the eggs? Can I get them now?"
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