Chapter 154 The Yu Family's Past
The two men discussed and decided to find a fleet to transport the salt directly from the lake. Half a month later, when the factory was completed, they would transport the first batch of crude salt. Jiusu couldn't help but feel excited.
Other businesses are all about making money.
Fine salt is different here, it concerns the country.
"Then it's settled. I happen to know a friend who can sail a boat."
"Goodbye, young lady." Yu Da looked at the booklet in his hand, his eyes suddenly blurred with tears. He ran into the ancestral hall and knelt down on the mat.
He unfolded the contract and the booklet.
"Dad, Mom, and my two brothers, if you are in heaven, you will definitely be happy to see me do this, right? I know this road is difficult, but Master Jiu is not afraid of a girl. We are almost 30 years old, so what else should we be afraid of? At worst, I can die to accompany you."
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Chenjia Village.
Jiusu looked at the factory, gave it a thumbs up and said, "After it's completed, I'll give everyone red envelopes!"
Everyone raised their hands and cheered.
They were sweating, their faces beaming with smiles. This reward for their hard work really gave them strength to work. Aunt Wang asked, "I heard you became the salt transport envoy?"
"Yes." Jiusu nodded.
Aunt Wang sighed, "Oh my god, a woman holding an official position? I've never heard of this before. Jiusu, you really bring honor to our village. But what does this salt transport envoy do?"
Jiusu explained: "Coarse salt is expensive and has impurities. I can extract fine salt. Maybe in a few years, everyone will be able to eat fine salt."
Qian Junjie said, "Look how hard they work. One word from you is more effective than ten words from me."
Jiusu chuckled: "This is called an appropriate reward."
Suddenly, she understood what it felt like when a boss promised his employees big things.
He raised a smile, said goodbye to his fellow villagers, and went to look for someone.
By this time, the crayfish should be almost gone.
Even if there was a lot originally, it is estimated that it has been scooped up completely. After all, when a business opportunity to make money is discovered, it is impossible for everyone to ignore it and everyone will go to get a piece of the pie.
"Sister Ayun, are you home?"
"They are in the west." a neighbor reminded.
West? Jiusu walked west along the lakeside. Further ahead, she saw the paddy fields. She took a deep breath and said, "When I get old, I'll definitely be happy living here."
Zitan said: "Even though I am old, I will still serve the young lady."
Jiusu enjoys this beautiful scenery.
She saw the two of them and said, "When you are old, there will be people to take care of you."
Ah Yun took a break to drink some water and looked around. She waved in surprise and ran over, but didn't dare to get close. She was covered in mud, "Sister! Why are you here?"
Jiusu's gaze fell on the fields.
“Are you raising crayfish?”
"Yes, we have learned how to raise crayfish, which is a good source of income." Ayun called her family members to come over and meet Jiusu. They all nodded politely and were honest and would not say any nice words.
But a sincere smile makes people feel at ease.
Jiusu said, "Brother Chen, can you form a fleet?"
"What are you doing? Going out to sea?" When it comes to this, Ayun can't help but feel nervous. He lives by the sea, but he is afraid of death when going to such a far place.
Jiusu poked the soil on the ground and it smelled a bit fishy.
"There's a salt farm across the lake. I want to make fine salt, so I've partnered with them. The factory is right here, and it's too cumbersome to transport it by horse-drawn carriage. I want to use a boat directly."
Ah Yun said happily: "Sure, I heard you became an official..."
As she spoke, she stood up and knelt on the ground.
"I should salute you."
"Don't..." Jiusu quickly held her hand to stop her behavior, "If you continue like this, I won't come."
Chen Nianhai brought tea and looked across the lake. He could only see a tiny bit. He said, "Is that the Yu family salt field? I heard that there were five people in the Yu family, and only the eldest son is left."
Jiusu was stunned, she didn't know what was going on.
Ayun's father sighed. "That happened twenty years ago. Back then, there were clear regulations for salt production, and the rules were very strict. The Yu family had no connections in the government, and they were severely oppressed by the Zhang and Feng families. As a result, the conflict escalated, and during one trip, the Yu family's master, mistress, and two sons all perished. Ten-year-old Yu Da was left to shoulder the responsibilities."
No one dares to recall that tragedy anymore.
The officials did not dare to investigate, for fear that they would find their hometown.
Jiusu asked: "What happens next?"
Ayun's father's eyes lit up, as if he had waited for the clouds to clear and see the moon.
"Afterwards, Yu Da won over the entire Yu family over the next five years and resumed salt production, effectively breaking the Zhang and Feng families' monopoly on salt. Of course, they tried to pull the same trick again, but they couldn't find any evidence. By the age of eighteen, Yu Da had become a renowned salt producer."
Those who are not in the know secretly sigh at the difficulty of such a great undertaking.
Jiusu frowned. No wonder Yu Da said that bloodshed was inevitable, because the blood of the Yu family had already flowed like a river. So he understood and was not afraid.
Then she has nothing to be afraid of.
"I didn't expect there to be so much fighting in the salt. I guess it's really too dangerous for you to transport it."
Ayun lowered his head.
Chen Nianhai scratched his head. "A man has great ambitions. How could he be frightened and fall down before even starting work? You, a girl, dare to do these things, so how can I back down? I will organize the fleet."
Ayun raised her head, glanced at her man, and then looked at her father and mother.
He pursed his lips, then smiled and said, "He's good at swimming, he'll be fine."
Ayun's father said: "A man should not be afraid of hardship, fatigue or death. Only then can he make money and protect his woman. Nianhai, don't worry and follow Master Jiu to start a career. We all support you."
Chen Nianhai was very moved.
"I will definitely not let Master Jiu and you down."
Before leaving, Ayun said to her, "By the way, Yu Zhong is a relative of the Yu family salt field."
To the public?
Oh, yes, I saw him a few days ago. He was beaten up by Jiang Jing and I don’t know where he went. If he is Yu Da’s relative, I can ask him tentatively next time.
When we returned to the county town, it was dark.
Jiusu didn't have classes, but she still had to go to Huating Academy. She left three pills for me, "Just take them if I can't make it in time."
Jiang Jing looked at the small pill with a deep gaze, and held her slender white fingers as he took the pill.
"In half a month, the academy will be on winter break, and I'm almost done with my homework. I'll finish making the fine salt with you then. Remember, don't get into trouble, or I'll commit suicide."
Of course I have to take revenge first, he added in his mind.
Jiusu glared at him, still threatening him like that?
Looking at his serious face, she exhaled and said, "Why does the academy have so many holidays? Is it serious?"
Jiang Jing smiled, "It's quite serious at the moment."
Outside the mansion, just like last night, there were people waiting at the gate. Zitan went to check and saw that there were also people waiting at the back door. Jiusu had to get off the carriage to deal with them.
Zhang Zhiyi asked aggrievedly, "Master Jiu doesn't like me?"
Jiusu was silent. Was he really trying to lose face by discussing whether he liked her or not in front of his parents? Wasn't it okay to treat her like a turtle in a wishing well and fulfill his wish?
She smiled distantly: "Mr. Zhang and I are not of the same kind."
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