"But what's going on?"
Zhu Changan blew out a smoke ring and fell into deep thought. He felt a little uneasy without understanding the reason.
He originally thought that the scene in the box was bound to Jiangjia Village, and he had been worrying about how to expand his territory. Unexpectedly, today he switched directly to Yinma Town.
After thinking for a long time, Zhu Changan seemed to have some realization.
"I understand. The scene in the box changes according to Zhu Renxia's position. Wherever he goes, the scene in the box will switch to where he is."
"Whether that is the case, we will know after careful observation when Zhu Renxia and the others return home."
At the market.
The coal sent by Zhu Renxia was black, shiny and of high quality, and was quickly sold out.
Fifteen carts transported twelve thousand kilograms of coal, and each hundred kilograms was sold for one cent and a half. In the end, the total income was eighteen taels of silver.
The other fifteen carts were all carrying rice, which was as white and thin as pearls. They were also sold out quickly.
Fifteen carts brought 9,000 kilograms of rice, and each hundred kilograms was sold for 3 taels. After selling them all, they received 27 taels of silver.
A caravan of more than thirty people suddenly appeared in a small town, pushing high-quality rice carbon for sale. The noise was really quite big, and it quickly alerted the township government.
After receiving the news, the mayor of Yinma Town, Ma Laowai, immediately came with several government officials from the inspection station to inquire about the situation.
When he got there, he recognized that he was from Jiangjiacun.
A few days ago, there was a lot of fuss about the huge temple descending from the sky, and the three levels of government officials swarmed in. Ma Laowai, as a local squire, naturally followed him to the scene.
It's just that others speak softly and have no place for him to speak.
"Isn't this Mr. Zhu? I am the mayor of this town, Ma Boyuan."
Ma Lao smiled crookedly and stepped forward to say hello, "Where did you get so much polished rice and coal?"
"Borrow a place to talk."
Zhu Renxia knew that Jiangjiacun suddenly had inexhaustible goods, which would definitely arouse suspicion, and he must have a good relationship with these squires.
Zhu Renxia took Ma Laowai to a deserted place, took out a handful of broken silver from his trousers and stuffed it into his sleeve.
"I would like to express my gratitude to you, the grown-up."
Ma Laowai hurriedly declined: "I know, sir, that you are a member of the Jingjiang clan. That's not what I mean. I just want to ask you where your coal and rice come from?"
"Why do the chief ask this?"
Seeing that Ma Laowai took the money, Zhu Renxia became more confident.
Ma Laowai said: "Coal of such good quality can only be sold at a high price in the city. I have a distant cousin who sells carbon in Guiyang. The business is very big. I wonder if the young master is interested in cooperation?"
Zhu Renxia was overjoyed. If he could contact the big merchants in the provincial capital, the villagers would not have to travel long distances to the town to sell.
"As long as the price is right, of course I'm interested."
Ma Laowai was overjoyed, cupped his fists and said, "In that case, I will write a letter to my cousin and ask him to come to Yinma Town."
Zhu Renxia clasped his fists: "With the introduction from Chief Lao Li, your tea money will be indispensable."
"Haha...we are all fellow villagers, as we should!"
Ma Laowai warmly invited Zhu Renxia to his home, "The villain's name is Ma Boyuan. Because of his crooked neck, he is also called Ma Laowai. You can call me Laowai. It is fate that we know each other today. Why don't you come to my village?" Would you like a glass of wine?"
"I brought such a group of brothers, so there's no need to drink!"
Zhu Renxia declined politely, "When I take your cousin to our Jiangjia Village another day, I'll treat you to a drink."
"Then it's a deal."
Ma Laowai happily said goodbye, and disappeared into the crowd with his entourage and the Yamen servants from the inspection station.
Zhu Renxia gave two coins to each of the more than thirty villagers and asked them to buy what they needed. He, Jiang Erhu and others went to the mule and horse market.
"How much does this horse cost?"
Zhu Renxia fell in love with a dark horse, which looked like a fine breed from the north.
"Twenty taels."
Zhu Renxia touched the silver in the bag and was reluctant to buy it.
He gave Ma Laowai three taels of silver, and the villagers gave him seven taels. Now he only has thirty-five taels of silver left, so he can buy a hammer!
"How can I sell this red horse?"
"Fifteen taels, if you fall in love, I'll give you a cheaper price."
"Forget it, let's buy a mule first!"
In the end, Zhu Renxia selected three mules, each worth 5 taels of silver, and spent a total of 15 taels.
Then he bought three mule carts, which cost 5 taels of silver.
"Hey, hey...Zhu Renxia, I see there is a shop selling calligraphy and painting in the town. Go in and take a look. What good stuff can you find?"
Zhu Changan, who had been observing with a magnifying glass, was afraid that he would run out of money, so he hurriedly reminded him.
"T-Tianzun..."
Zhu Renxia was shocked. He also thought that gods would only appear in Jiangjiacun, but he didn't expect that they would follow him to Yinma Town.
"Tianzun actually follows his disciple?"
"I am your guardian angel and can see you at any time."
Zhu Changan pretended to be mysterious and said, "My old man is in urgent need of calligraphy and painting. Don't forget it."
"This disciple always keeps it in mind, so he saves money."
Zhu Renxia nodded and ordered Jiang Erhu and others: "Brother Erhu, you drive the mule cart to the entrance of the town and wait for me. I will take a stroll and buy some clothes for Axiu and Xiaoyu."
"okay!"
Jiang Erhu and several other villagers agreed, chased the mules and left the market.
Zhu Renxia carried his robe on his back and came to the only "calligraphy and painting shop" in the town. He walked in and took a look around, and fell in love with a painting of a beauty from the Yuan Dynasty.
"How can I sell this painting?"
The shopkeeper greeted him with a smile: "Young master really knows the goods. This is made by Bu Zhiqian, a great painter in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The price is 25 taels."
"So expensive?"
Zhu Renxia was shocked, "I bought three mules and a mule cart for only 20 taels."
"That's different. These are ancient calligraphy and paintings, which can be used as family heirlooms."
"Not enough money."
Zhu Renxia shook his head, feeling a little ashamed of himself.
"Then take a look at this picture again?"
The shopkeeper recommended another piece of "Flowers and Birds on an Empty Mountain" to him, "This is a work by Mr. Xu Wei, a painter of our dynasty. It will become valuable after his death. Now it sells for three taels of silver."
"There is also this block script, handwritten by Jia Liufang, a calligrapher in the early Yuan Dynasty. It has a history of three hundred years. I will sell it to you for ten taels of silver."
"I'm going out for a convenience."
Zhu Renxia came to a deserted place, looked up to the sky, and saw the giant face of Tianzun.
"Report to Tianzun, there are three valuable calligraphy and paintings in this shop. One is a painting of flowers and birds by Bu Zhiqian from the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It sells for twenty-five taels."
"anything else?"
"The other one is the block script of Jia Liufang, a calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty. It sells for twelve taels of silver."
Zhu Changan frowned and muttered: "One is worthless and the other is fake. What the hell? I've never heard of it. Could it be that it's the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix in the antique world?"
At the same time, Tianzun's voice sounded in Zhu Renxia's mind.
[One is worthless and the other is fake. What the hell, I’ve never heard of it. Could it be that he is the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix in the world of calligraphy and painting?]
"Tianzun is slandering again. Isn't this obviously what he said to me?"
"Isn't it true that Crouching Dragon and Phoenix are awesome? These two people can actually be compared with Zhuge Liang. Shouldn't they be bought? Why does Tianzun seem dissatisfied?"
Zhu Renxia was also muttering secretly in his heart, puzzled.
"Is there anything else?" Zhu Changan asked.
"There is a painting of flowers and birds by a painter of this dynasty, which sells for three taels of silver."
Zhu Renxia looked ashamed to face Tianzun, "His name is Xu Wei. Although he is a good painter, his works are not valuable. Please Tianzun choose one between Bu Zhiqian and Jia Liufang."
