When Song Che and Shen Wenjun rushed to the trading house, all the owners had already arrived, and the top three had already announced their plans for painting the screen.
Yang Song led the list with 17,000 taels, followed by Wang Ning with 12,000 taels, and Chen Rencai ranked third with 11,100 taels.
The sales from the fourth to the thirty-sixth place were no less than 3,000 taels.
The father-in-law had a sullen face, asked his children to come, and sat at the table without saying a word.
"Where is the young master of the Shen family? The seven-day appointment will be over soon. If the bank book is not published again, it will be regarded as a waiver." Mr. Accountant shouted loudly.
"Coming, coming." Song Che pulled Shen Wenjun, held the silver book in his hands, and strode through the crowd.
"Oh? I thought you guys didn't make any money and were too embarrassed to show up." Chen Rencai laughed out loud.
But Song Che didn't look at it and walked straight to the accountant and handed over the silver book: "Sir, look carefully."
The accountant was careless at first, but he opened the book and glanced at it. He was so shocked that he almost pressed his face against it. He checked it back and forth three times before looking at Song Che in disbelief: "Forty thousand, five hundred taels!"
The whole hall was silent at first, then sighed, and finally became noisy with discussions.
"For more than 40,000 taels, how easy is it to sell wine?"
"It's probably cheating, right? A dime of wine is only worth a few dozen cents. If you sell ten thousand taels of silver, you can't get hundreds of thousands of cents of wine? How can you get it within seven days?"
Chen Rencai was the most skeptical.
Song Che said loudly: "The signatures, names, fingerprints, and official seals of the wine shops and wine shop owners in Yangzhou are all on the silver books. If you don't believe it, you can send someone to investigate."
"The official seals on the book are indeed from the official seals of each winery. This..." The accountant glanced at Yang Wanfu.
The faces of the Yang family's father and son are not very good-looking, but in a public place, the official seal is thin, how can it be fake?
Yang Wanfu nodded.
The accountant took a bamboo slip and wrote the name and sales volume of Song Che from the Shen family. He took the third place, ran on the second and third places, and placed it at the top position.
"Brother Shen, your son-in-law is so lucky. One person's wealth can be worth ten people!" Most of the big bosses were full of praise.
The father-in-law's face suddenly glowed red, he puffed up his chest, waved his hands and said, "It's normal for my good son-in-law to earn a lot of money every day. It's not surprising, hehehe..."
"I wonder what means Song Shaodong's family used to sell such a huge amount of wine in just seven days?" someone asked.
Song Che cupped his fists and bowed, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not difficult. Since the theme of this selection is 'Food', it must be something that is eye-catching at the entrance. The younger generation is not talented. When I was traveling abroad in the past, I occasionally bought it from A farmer learned a secret recipe for wine making. The wine brewed with this secret recipe has a mellow and rich aroma with a sweet aftertaste. In addition, in today's world, no matter whether it is a meal or a banquet, there is no joy without wine. It is natural for a good wine to be born. , mouth-watering.”
"good!"
Yang Wanfu praised loudly, "Innovation is not easy, and innovation in wine is even more rare and valuable. Song Xiannephew deserves the top spot today!"
Later, Yang Wanfu commended the top three in public and exchanged the amount in the silver book with several owners for cash.
Song Che won the first place and was awarded fifteen thousand taels, plus the forty thousand taels he earned from selling wine, a total of fifty-five thousand miles, real money and silver, and two big boxes full!
"This year's Yangzhou Chamber of Commerce has come to an end. In order to thank all our hosts for coming all the way, we sincerely invite you to board a boat for a banquet tonight, drink wine on the river with Yang, and enjoy the night scenery of the south of the Yangtze River!"
"good!"
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Since he went to the banquet in the evening and got a lot of gold and silver, Song Che decided to move his belongings back to the inn first.
In the carriage, the father-in-law sat on a box full of gold and silver, patting Song Che on the shoulder: "My virtuous son-in-law has really earned me a lot of face today..."
Song Che apologized modestly, saying, "A person lives with a face, and a tree lives with a bark." When a middle-aged person, what else do you fight for if you don't fight for face?
"By the way, Dad, what have you been discussing at the Chamber of Commerce these days? Can you think of a way to open up business channels?" Shen Wenjun asked.
Shen Tian shook his head and sighed: "The years are bad and the dynasty is not prosperous. What's the use of having money but no power? A chamber of commerce can't make much splash. The world is declining. It's good if we can protect our family business."
"Is there also a change in the business world?" Shen Wenjun asked with a frown.
Shen Tian sighed again: "I heard from several bosses from Hangzhou that there are rogue bandits along the coasts of Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Many traders dare not take the sea route anymore. They will be robbed if they go out to the sea... If Hangzhou is also invaded by bandits, Suzhou How can there be peace?"
"It's just domestic thieves and bandits, but rogue bandits are foreign invaders. Don't the navy divisions in various states care about them?" Shen Wenjun was indignant.
Song Che said: "Japanese pirates are different from other ethnic groups. Their nature is despicable. After burning, killing and looting, they will flee on the sea. They are like poisonous sores and difficult to remove. Furthermore, the border is full of tigers and wolves, and the imperial court may not be able to spare much energy to deal with it. Rogue bandits.”
Although rogue bandits are annoying, they are mostly just small fights and will not shake the country's foundation. However, if the aliens at the frontier are not guarded, it is still unknown whether the country will change hands!
"Well, in short, just hoard more money and food now. Cleaning up foreign troubles is what the officials do. If we merchants can help, we will do our best. If we can't help, we will live in peace. No matter how much money we make, we can't take it into the ground. Life most important!"
Even though my father-in-law said so righteously, he didn't move his buttocks even an inch from where he was sitting on the cash box.
Shen Wenjun frowned, lifted the curtain and looked out the window, his eyes filled with melancholy.
Song Che knew very well that in the ancient hierarchy of "scholars, farmers, industry and merchants", the status of businessmen was not high, and there were only a handful of things that could be changed. In other words, wealthy businessmen were often the first priority for bandits and thieves. The more chaotic the world, the more unfavorable it is for business. .
"Father-in-law, I often hear that there are water thieves in the rivers. If nothing happens today, why don't we go to the cruise dinner?" Song Che suggested.
Shen Tian immediately refused: "How can that be done? The Chamber of Commerce's food and lodging for several days, as well as the minimum funds for the business selection meeting, are all provided by Yang's Trading Company. President Yang specially invited me today. It would be rude not to go."
Song Che said no more words.
Return to the inn.
Shen Tong and his son ran out to greet her from afar, helping to move things, asking for help, and showing endless attentiveness.
After lunch.
Song Che took a pen and paper and returned to the study to write down the method of making distilled liquor.
Shen Wenjun put on his red sleeves and polished his ink carefully, whispering from time to time: "I think selling wine is much more profitable than selling cloth."
Song Che smiled and said, "But it won't last long."
Shen Wenjun was confused: "Why?"
Song Che dipped his hand in the ink, "Distillation is a very common skill, and it will be mastered soon. By then, all the major wineries will learn how to distill and purify. Our wine is originally processed using other people's lees. The real brewing skills are far inferior to those of those time-honored brands.”
Shen Wenjun smiled and said: "Then it's better to sell cloth."
Song Che said: "Sell wine and cloth, I want both."
Shen Wenjun was confused: "Our Shen family only has a few workshops and is already very busy. Do you still want to open a wine shop?"
"Who said I was going to open a wine shop?"
"Obviously you just said it yourself."
"Hehehe..." Song Che just shook his head.
Shen Wenjun hummed softly: "What are you laughing at? You are just like those poor academics. You always talk halfway and make mysteries. It doesn't sound good at all."
"Don't worry, madam, someone will come later -"
"Da da da!"
knocking.
"Sister, brother-in-law, are you taking a nap during your lunch break?" Shen Fang greeted softly outside the door.
"Look, isn't this here?" Song Che smiled and responded: "Brother, please come in."
Shen Fang pushed the door open and walked in, bowed his head, rubbed his hands and smiled, looking completely flattering: "Hehehehe..."
Shen Wenjun narrowed his apricot eyes, poured a cup of herbal tea, handed it to Shen Fang and asked: "Second brother came here at noon, why?"
Shen Fang hesitated for a long time before sighing: "Sister, you also know that the inn business has never been very good. Now that the world is becoming increasingly chaotic, business is even more difficult to do..."
Song Che raised his head and asked, "Borrowing money?"
"No, no!" Shen Fang shook his head quickly, "This... isn't it that you are leaving Yangzhou soon? Come and reminisce about the past, reminisce about the past..."
Shen Wenjun said: "Our Shen family is already dwindling and we are far apart, so we should reminisce more about the past... But the second brother and uncle would not be willing to come to Suzhou unless it was difficult to support them."
Shen Fang apologized bitterly and sighed: "Oh! To be honest, my second brother and I were supposed to get married this year. The girl is the daughter of Zhang's shoe connoisseur in the west of the city. The wedding date was already set, but the other party suddenly asked for thirty thousand taels. Because of the betrothal gift, the inn suffered losses every year and could not make ends meet. How could I afford the money, so this marriage was wasted..."
It turns out that high-priced betrothal gifts have been popular in ancient times!
The more Shen Fang talked, the more bitter he became, and he secretly wiped away tears: "My poor second brother, I am twenty-three this year, but I still haven't been lucky enough to find a husband. Seeing my sister and her brother-in-law falling in love with each other, I'm really... really sad!"
Song Che rolled his eyes inwardly. The Shen family was really depleted. It was hard to find a leader, but he was so cowardly. The dignified man cried in front of his younger siblings...
Shen Wenjun was disgusted and helpless, and said: "As the second brother is the only male in the Shen family, starting a family is a good thing to strengthen the family. I will explain this to my father later. The 30,000 taels of bride price... shouldn't be difficult." "
"No, no, no, my sister-in-law has misunderstood me," Shen Fang said quickly: "Even if I can raise the money for the gift, it will be difficult to do business in the future, and I will not be able to support the family business... As the saying goes, 'It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. ', this, this, this..."
"Hahaha..." Song Che threw his head back and laughed.
"Brother-in-law, do you think my uncle and I are ridiculous too?" Shen Fang asked, wiping away tears.
"Don't dare... I already know what my uncle is thinking," Song Che put down the pen, picked up the booklet and said with a smile, "This is the recipe for distilled liquor. I was planning to give it to my uncle, but my uncle himself first opened."
Shen Fang's eyes lit up and he reached out to get it: "Seriously?"
"Hey," Song Che pushed back, "But before that, I still have a condition, which requires my uncle's promise."
Shen Fang immediately patted his chest: "Brother-in-law, as long as my uncle can do it, there is nothing he can do!"
Song Che waved his hand, "There is no need for my uncle to do anything, but after I give you this recipe, no matter how much the wine is sold, I will take 30% of the profit. Can my uncle agree?"
Shen Fang rolled his eyes twice and nodded solemnly: "It should, it should!"
"It's empty talk, and the deed is as proof." Song Che opened another booklet, handed over the brush, and clicked on the signature: "Divide into two copies. I am Party A, you are Party B, write your name, and make a signature Fingerprints, this deal will be concluded between us brothers."
Shen Fang was also cheerful. He took the brush and wrote his name and pressed his fingerprints.
Song Che then handed the formula to Shen Fang and warned: "This is the most original formula. If my uncle wants to make long-term profits, he must continue to innovate."
Shen Fang responded repeatedly.
Song Che handed over the deed booklet: "The quantity reserved by the restaurant this morning, please help my uncle to rush the work. In business, first time is good, second time is familiar. As long as the relationship is maintained well, repurchase orders are indispensable."
"Thank you brother-in-law for your advice, I'll do it now!"
Shen Fang smiled brightly and rushed out the door holding the booklet.
Shen Wenjun went to close the door, then came back and said, "If it were me, I wouldn't trust my second brother to hand over this business to him. He is very stupid."
Song Che said with a smile: "Selling wine is only one of them, driving customer flow with wine is the second, and making profits from it is the third. If he makes money, I will make money too. If he pays for it, I won't lose. The money will not go to other people's fields. We have earned money." , and sold a favor, why not?"
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