Jiang Dezhong was stunned on the spot.
It makes sense when you think about it. After all, the rice is lent to the son-in-law. How does he use it? Do I really want to interfere?
"Father-in-law, my son-in-law understands what you are thinking. Don't you just want to use these fifty shi to bankrupt me and let me send my wife and children back to your house? I am pushing you now. If you lose, I will have nowhere to go." If you stand up, you won't be able to stay in Nanjing city, won't your wish come true by then?"
Jiang Dezhong's face turned red, and his son-in-law had found out all the little calculations in his mind.
Jiang Dezhong said: "Even if you are allowed to collect these more than two hundred stones, how will you make a profit?"
Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "I bet him that after one month, the price of rice will rise, and after another two months, the price of rice will fall back. Then I won't make the difference in vain?"
"Dream your spring and autumn dream!"
Jiang Dezhong almost spat.
Zhang Zhou said: "My son-in-law has gotten into this situation. If he doesn't have some dreams, he will really be in the street with no one to ask him. If you have no objection, will my son-in-law continue to harvest rice?"
Jiang Dezhong thought for a while, feeling strange in his heart, but couldn't explain why, so he could only wave his hand, which was equivalent to acquiescing to the feasibility of this matter.
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After Zhang Zhou finished his work, he went back home.
Jiang Dezhong still sat there for a long time without coming back to his senses, but Jiang Shanquan ran over and said: "Dad, what's going on? Did you ask Bingkuan to collect more than 200 kilo of rice again? Or is it Chen's?"
Jiang Dezhong then told Zhang Zhou's plan to his son.
Jiang Shanquan said angrily: "Father, you want your sister to bring the child back and push Bingkuan to a dead end. I can understand it, but have you ever thought that if he took the opportunity to sell the rice and run away with the money, what a mess this would be. Who takes care of it?"
Jiang Dezhong said: "He said that even if he sells rice, he will leave the silver on the counter first. After two months, the rice to be paid off will be replenished, and then he will take away the remaining silver."
"Then if the price of rice goes up and it doesn't fall back, won't we have to fill the hole?" Jiang Shanquan is smart in business and deserves the title of second shopkeeper of the Jiang family.
Jiang Dezhong said impatiently: "The weather is good, the autumn grain has just come, how far can the price of rice go? I can't wait for it to go up. There was a disaster last year, so much old rice was stored in the warehouse, and there is no way out yet. Otherwise, why would I lend him fifty shi meters? How much money does he have?"
Jiang Shanquan said: "Does dad really believe him?"
"When have I ever believed in him? But this guy used to be the kind of prodigal son who doesn't live in the world. When did he know the hardships of a businessman? But I don't know where he learned so many weird things. Why do I feel so empty by him?" Is the glove white wolf trapped?"
This is what Jiang Dezhong can't understand.
Jiang Shanquan said with a flat mouth: "Dad, I'm not saying this to be depressing. Don't ruin the reputation of our shop just because of this! During the autumn harvest season, even if you don't go out to harvest rice, why don't you still collect it at home? If you collect some new rice, I won’t say anything... My brother-in-law has dug a hole for you, just jump into it."
"Go, go, brat, when will it be your turn to teach your father a lesson? Have you concluded the deal on the wine koji, so you just come here to entertain your father? Get out!"
Jiang Dezhong did not express his anger at Zhang Zhou, but all his anger was directed at his son.
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Zhang Zhou has completed the preparations for making a big deal out of small things, and the next step is to wait for the price of food to rise. Faintly, a life of fine clothing and fine food is just around the corner.
That was the best memory in his mind, but he had never experienced it before, and he was ruined by the person in front of him.
"Master, you are really good at business. I want to learn from you. I am naturally eager to learn." Liu Gui had finished his errand and could go back. His cooperative relationship with Zhang Zhou had ended, but he was still thinking about today. A day's experience.
Zhang Zhou glanced sideways at him: "Do you see my cleverness?"
Liu Guidao: "How clever are you? You are simply a god. You can get so much rice for free without spending a penny."
Zhang Zhou waved his hand: "I didn't get it for free, I brought risks to myself. If you want to work with me in the future, that's fine, but there are fees for learning."
"ah?"
If you don't give me money, you still have to give me change?
Zhang Zhou said: "You also know that I can't make much money now. The goods are all stored in the Jiang family's warehouse. If you can work for me for free, I can consider it. Of course, if I make money in the future, your share will be indispensable. "
"Okay, okay." Liu Gui thought about it and found it suitable.
Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand: "Today's ten cents, are you..."
Liu Gui took a look and found that he was indeed a stingy expert and would not let go of ten cents in wages. However, he was thinking about making a big deal with Zhang Zhou, so he still reached into his pocket and took out another ten cents. He handed it over to Zhang Zhou with a face full of reluctance.
Zhang Zhou threw back two more coins: "This is money for your meal today. I can't be unreasonable. I'll give you a place to stay. You can come and ask me in two days if I have anything to do for you."
"Okay."
Liu Guiqian lost all his strength for a day, but he still seemed to have benefited greatly from it.
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When Zhang Zhou returned home, it was completely dark.
Jiang Pingyu asked: "Has your husband sold all the rice?"
"The price of rice hasn't gone up and it hasn't been sold. I bought another batch. Don't ask me where I got the capital. In short, it's just a waste of money. The greater the risk, the greater the reward." Zhang Zhou raised his sleeves and said, "I haven't eaten for a day. , do you have food to eat?”
"Let my sister serve it to you." Jiang Pingyu said, taking out something that looked like an invitation, "Today when my husband was away, someone knocked on the door. I didn't dare to answer, but someone slipped it in through the crack in the door. It’s for my husband, I haven’t opened it yet.”
Zhang Zhou was about to wash his face. Hearing this, he opened the invitation, read it, and said with a smile, "You asked me to go with you to see the old gentleman. The day after tomorrow, we will do a thank-you ceremony."
Jiang Pingyu said in confusion: "This hasn't even been released yet, so why should I thank you?"
Zhang Zhou said: "We are a group of tribute students, most of whom are regular tribute students. Do you really think that anyone can win the honorary list? Of course, except for me... Haha. They are afraid that someone from their classmates will really win, so they can invite them if they want. If not, let’s take this opportunity to get acquainted. I’m just going to meet you, I have plans.”
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The next day, Zhang Zhou had nothing to do at home, but he took advantage of his two-life memory and went to the street to buy some paper. He cut it up and started writing at home.
"Others are writing Buddhist scriptures or transcribing scrolls. What are you writing, husband?"
But Jiang Pingyu picked it up and read a section, blushed instantly, and threw the book back with a "Oh!"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Have you ever heard of "Water Margin"? This is a derivative work of mine, with a high artistic content. It is not easy to make money these days. If you want to make a fortune through industry, you also need capital. I can only use swords." Going off the beaten path! Madam, which part have you seen such a big reaction to?"
Jiang Pingyu blushed and pointed to a paragraph in the book.
I saw it read: "The two of them were just about to straighten their clothes when they saw Mrs. Wang pushing open the door and coming in. She made a fuss, clapped her hands and said in a low voice: 'You two have done a good job!' "
This is the period when Senior Official Ximen and Sister Jinlian have just achieved good things.
Zhang Zhou said: "This is nothing. I have already written very restrainedly. But... no wonder, no wonder."
In this era, seeing words like "snow skin" and "lotus arm" can make people think about it. Maybe what I wrote is beyond the taboo, but if it doesn't violate the taboo, who will read it and want to rely on publishing it? The karma has rebuilt the family.
"I plan to copy a few opening chapters and take this thing to my classmates tomorrow to ask them for advice. By the way, it will seduce the addicts in their hearts."
