"Yes, Xiao Congwen. You have to think clearly. It's only a few days since the beginning of autumn. The weather is hot and there's no way to bake bacon. Who would buy ten pounds of beef? If you can't finish it, won't mold grow?"
"Don't be so pretentious. This is two to three thousand kilograms of beef. You still don't know the purchasing power of the residents of Qingshan Town?"
Several giants tried to persuade him. After all, Ye Congwen's surname was Ye. Although he was small and weak, he looked incompatible with the giants of the Huaye tribe. He was also his brother, and the blood relationship was still there. Naturally, he could not be treated the same as outsiders.
"I accept the wishes of all brothers and sisters, but Mudouya is my cousin, and I am her cousin. Even though she is only a few days old, I still have to protect her, right?
Besides, Mudouya was afraid that I would be bored, so she risked her life to come to this barren mountain to be with me. I couldn't let her suffer. "
Ye Congwen replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner. The implication is that Mudouya is not related to you, but I am related to Ye Congwen and am my mother's niece. If you target her, you are targeting me.
Ye Rulang became very angry when he heard this. We have been talking together for a long time, but you can't even listen to a word? You are stubborn and stubborn, and you are still planning to follow your father's old path. Will both father and son fall into the hands of the Wood Clan Paper Man?
Ye Rulang was not angry but smiled and said:
"Now that your wings have hardened and grown up, you can't listen to what our brothers and sisters say. Anyway, since you want to protect the Mu tribe, I have to deal with business!
This pioneer cow is worth ten gold coins. For the sake of your surname Ye, I'll count it at nine gold coins. I don't care what method you two use, you can drag them to Qingshan Town or Wanquan County to sell them. As long as you hand over nine gold coins, I will forget about it.
Otherwise, it will be deducted from your living expenses in the future until the amount is sufficient. Do you dare to agree? "
Mudouya suddenly grabbed Ye Congwen's arm and signaled him not to nod. After autumn, it will be a cold winter, and then thousands of miles of snow will fall and thousands of miles of ice will freeze. If there is not enough living expenses to buy rations and supplies, Ye Congwen will be hungry alone. abdomen?
"It's a deal!"
Ye Congbra promised confidently that if the money was not enough, he would pawn his mother's gold bracelets and rings. Anyway, I am destined to not get a wife in this state. After all, the family heirloom is useless, so it is better to use it to solve the urgent need.
"Ye Zhi Hua Hua Fei Ye, you two quickly cut out the beef, take a few brothers and sisters to carry the beef to the wooden boat, and make a quick decision. Don't waste his time."
Ye Rulang ordered coldly, turned around and walked up the mountain. Hua Sihu glanced at Ye Congwen helplessly and followed him silently. Due to a bad start today, the plan to go home to celebrate could only be abandoned halfway. The giants had to go up the mountain to hunt another one, and headed into the mountains dejectedly.
Ye Congwen knew that he was in big trouble today, but in order to appease the shivering pigeon sprouts, he had to pretend to be confident and help the giants carry the beef onto the wooden boat.
"Xiao Congwen, are you really sure you can earn nine gold coins back?"
Seeing Ye Rulang walking away, Ye Zhihua asked secretly, and the few giants who stayed to help also listened carefully.
"The mountain people have their own clever plans, and I never make a bet that I am not sure of! Brother Picking Flowers, Sister Feiye, just wait for my good news!"
Ye Congwen answered confidently, waved to everyone, and rowed quickly towards Qingshan Town with the pigeon sprouts.
After the wooden boat left Tieta Village, several small streams converged to form a river. At first glance, it looked like it had sparkling blue waves, and it looked like it had been peaceful for many years. However, in fact, the undercurrent was surging and the flow rate was astonishing. Ye Congwen took advantage of the momentum and strengthened his oar strength. The entire wooden boat was like an arrow off the string, running wildly and breaking through the water.
"Brother Congwen, have you really found a way to buy ten gold coins? Can you tell me about it?"
Pudou Sprout squatted at the stern of the boat to clean the tripe and intestines and asked curiously. Including the beef offal and the head, the total is only 3,000 kilograms. Even if it is sold at the highest price of fifteen cents per kilogram, it will only be four gold coins if all are sold!
It's a pity that there are only three to four hundred households in Qingshan Town. The pioneer beef is too thick and the taste is far inferior to that of yellow beef. If it can be sold for ten cents a pound, it is good.
"I have already thought of a way to sell all the beef. Don't say anything and let me think about the details."
Ye Congwen was thinking about the solution while rowing. As the saying goes, the wool comes from the sheep. If you want to sell out all the beef, you have to make a fuss about the group of animal trainers.
About two hours later, the wooden boat had arrived at its destination—Qingshan Town.
Qingshan Town is surrounded by mountains and lives by water. The mountains are rolling and green, so it is named Qingshan Town. Backed by the Hundred Beasts Mountains, it is rich in wood, medicinal materials, animal skins and game.
Relying on this tributary of the Lishui River, one can quickly reach the county and state offices, and water transportation is extremely developed. Therefore, most residents of the town make a living from this, more or less engaged in jobs such as sailors and porters.
As soon as Ye Congwen's wooden boat docked in a small harbor, a group of dark-skinned men in short shirts gathered around and asked flatteringly:
"Brother Xiaowen, what good stuff did you get today? Do you want to ask some brothers for help?"
As the accountant of Tieta Village, Ye Congwen has naturally been remembered by these old people. After all, Tieta Village is the most powerful hunting village in the entire Qingshan Town. Late autumn is the peak hunting season, and strong people are often sent to hunt in the mountains. Only Ye Congwen, a little man, was alone on the boat, and sometimes he had to be the boatman. At this time, the porters’ business comes!
"Ouch! This is a big product, weighing three to four thousand kilograms. Tsk, tsk, tsk, the meat is very tender. I'm afraid it won't fetch a good price after a long time!"
Ye Congwen smiled noncommittally, looking like he was ready to raise the price. As soon as he heard that the pig bean sprouts could not be sold, he immediately became anxious. He looked like someone who was in a hurry and sought medical treatment. He asked with a worried face:
"We ran all the way without taking a break. Unexpectedly, it's still too late. What should we do? Uncle, are you saying that the market has ended now?"
"Although the show hasn't ended yet, it will be over soon."
The black-faced man chatted leisurely and said in surprise:
"Whose little fairy is this? She looks so pretty. Why haven't I seen her before? Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
In the past, hearing such compliments would have excited Mudou Ya for a long time, but now he didn't even think about it at all. Looking back at Ye Congwen, he asked anxiously:
"Brother Congwen, what should we do?"
Ye Congwen was considered a seasoned veteran, so how could he let these people succeed? He said calmly:
"There are three thousand kilograms in total, and they will all be picked up at the Tieta Village specialty store within half an hour. Those with less money and speed will come to the boat to talk. No idlers are allowed in."
"Brother Xiaowen, what kind of friendship do we have, why do we need to do this?"
The dark-faced man pulled Ye Congwen aside in a flattering manner and spoke softly.
"20% off! How about 20% off?" Seeing that Ye Congwen was unmoved, he begged with a grimace:
"Brother, you can't lower yourself any lower. Brothers haven't started work today, so you have to give them food, right?"
"Friendship, why didn't you show friendship when you tricked my sister just now? I think you have been eating dock food for many years. It's okay to have bad eyesight, and your brain is not working well!"
Take a good look at the emblem on the bow of this ship. How dare you, a person from Iron Tower Village, to raise your price? Believe it or not, the money you took today will be paid back twice as much tomorrow. Those big guys don't have the patience to reason with you. If you feel unhappy, I will throw you into the river to feed the bastard. "
"It makes sense, it makes sense. I drank a few mouthfuls of yellow soup with my brother at noon, and did stupid things on impulse, haha..."
Mudouya listened to the two people chattering for a long time, and finally understood the reason. It was this black uncle who was trying to trick him. He really thought that I was a novice and it was easy to deceive him! Suddenly he became furious and pulled Ye Congwen away. Seeing that the real owner was about to let go, the young lady started to make trouble again, and the black man was so anxious that he couldn't speak clearly:
"Brothers and brothers, you have something to talk about! The business is all negotiated. If you are not satisfied with the price, you can still negotiate again?"
"You are dishonest and full of bad intentions. I don't want to deal with you."
Pigeon Sprout pouted his mouth and turned around to ask other porters to negotiate the price.
"Little brother, can I give you 30% off? This is the lowest price!"
"It's useless for you to tell me now. It was her brother who killed this pioneering bull, and she is the real owner."
Ye Congwen spread his hands and expressed that he was helpless.
At this time, several waves of people had gathered around. Seeing that the situation was not good, the black man repeatedly promised:
"40% off, 40% off, the lowest discount in the whole pier. I'm wrong, can't you? Little girl, just look at the fact that it's not easy for me to make a living, because I have an old uncle and a young man. I How about I kowtow to you here?"
"Uncle Hei, don't be like this, Uncle Hei, a child can't bear it!"
Ye Congwen hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him, pondered for a moment, and then solemnly patted the black man on the shoulder as if he had made a great determination:
"I don't want to take advantage of you. We are all people who work hard to earn a living. Let's do this. You can pick and choose for me and advertise more. If they are all sold out, I will give you 10% more later. How about buying you a drink?"
When the black man heard that the business was successful and there would be extra rewards for doing it well, he said in his heart that the little brother was just and righteous, why not just roar a few times and treat it as an extra gift.
It's only half a mile from the pier to the market. With the strength of these laborers, it only takes about ten minutes to go back and forth. It is estimated that three can be carried back and forth in half an hour, and each load weighs 200 kilograms, which is more than enough for five people. He called four guys and shouted:
"Be quick with your movements. Brother Ye said: Help with advertising along the way, and he will treat you to a drink later! By the way, how should I shout?"
Ye Congwen whispered a few words in Mudou Ya's ear, and then said to Hei Han:
"When the time comes, just shout after her."
"Okay!"
The black man quickly prepared ropes and poles and started working quickly.
Ye Congwen asked Mudouya to talk, took a key, and then said:
"You go and clean the shop first, and wait until all the beef has arrived before selling it. I'll watch them pick things up and meet you later."
It was the first time that Mudouya was promoted to shopkeeper and opened a shop. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with expectant smiles. He was eager to give it a try. He rushed in front of everyone in three steps and two steps at a time. As soon as he landed, he shouted excitedly:
"Give it a try, give it a try, fresh pioneer beef, the only one in the town, unique, don't miss it if you pass by!"
The voice was like an oriole's, gentle and melodious, attracting countless gazes.
"The Pioneer Wild Cow is unique! If you pass by, don't miss it!"
The five burly men roared, making the ears of others feel hot. It was so lively and exciting that children on the street gathered around to watch. It seemed to be getting more and more popular. Ye Congwen looked at the crowd and thought a little worriedly:
"The Pioneer Bull is indeed a big fish. I wonder if we can use it to catch another group of big fish?"
