Chapter 329 329: Xu Jie sells wine [asking for leave]
It is snowing and blowing outside.
The room feels warm and cozy.
Grogs and cups are exchanged, cups are pushed and cups are exchanged.
If Wu Xian and Qin Li were both here, they would be able to recognize that the people present were either from the Tianhai family or important members of Wu Xian's account. At a glance, there were more than twenty people. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food arranged by Xu Jie, while the silk and bamboo orchestra accompanied the graceful dancing.
Everyone seemed immersed, but in fact they were absent-minded.
After the song is over, the dancers, musicians, and others bow and leave.
The person closest to Xu Jie was the first to lose his composure and randomly picked up a topic as a breakthrough to get to the point.
“The whole Tianhai discussion is about enjoyment or literary annotation.”
Xu Jie was also absent-minded.
Hearing this, he asked: "How do you say this?"
The man smiled and said: "Who doesn't know that the dancing girl raised in Wen Zhu's family is the best? If it weren't for the good times, Wen Zhu would still be hiding her It's something that no one can see. "
Xu Jie was feeling quite unhappy, and he moved his eyes with his knuckles to look at the person who was speaking.
He said indifferently: "How come? Is there anyone who likes it?"
That person also knows how to steer according to the wind.
Hearing the displeasure in Xu Jie's words, he waved his hands quickly: "Hahaha, I didn't mean that. A gentleman does not take what others like."
Others present were eating tea and drinking in silence.
It’s true that there is no pot that cannot be opened.
It is very common for wealthy people to buy several dancing girls and musicians. Usually, entertainment programs are needed to enliven the atmosphere during banquets. If the host wants to win over the guests or the guests have high status, they may even ask the dancing girls and musicians to wait on the guests for the night.
However, not every household is like this.
People who are a little more particular disdain this.
The ancestors of the Xu family may have done it in order to gain a foothold in Tianhai, but Xu Jie did not do it here. The dancers and musicians only came out to perform at festival banquets. Not only that, Xu Jie also particularly disliked the habit of entertaining guests with dancing girls and musicians.
Speak out, this person really doesn’t know how to open a pot.
Who doesn’t know that Mrs. Mi Fang, who is both beautiful and beautiful in the backyard of the lord Wu Xian, was bought by Xu Jie at a high price and was begged away by the lord Wu Xian the next day? Because here, Xu Jie was openly and secretly despised, saying that he, the dignified head of the Xu family, actually sacrificed women in exchange for power and interests. The common people in the market also speculated about "two men fighting for one woman" and "the master snatching the concubine". "The bloody drama.
They all thought that there was going to be a conflict between the two.
Who knows what to do.
Mrs. Mi Side was not affected by the rumors from the outside world. She was quite popular with Wu Xian and gave birth to two young men in succession. In recent years, few people have mentioned this matter again, but this situation, this scene, and the coldness in Xu Jie's words made me think of it.
Someone down there rolled their eyes inwardly.
What is wrong with the answer? "A gentleman does not take away what others like". Who wouldn't feel that this has a connotation? By the way, even the protagonist Wu Xian is on the receiving end. For a while, the atmosphere of the party was a little stiff. Fortunately, a family head who had a good personal relationship with Xu Jie came out to smooth things over and changed the topic to what Xu Jie had seen in Heyin.
Xu Jie's expression improved slightly.
The others also tacitly moved the topic to He Yin, rambling here and there, and finally brought it to those drinks.
They don't care about Shen Tang or how much He Yin has changed under Shen Tang's rule. They just want to know whether the effectiveness of those wines is real! Apart from Shen Tang, only Xu Jie had this wine.
They also know Xu Jie’s temperament.
Cherish feathers the most, especially those in business.
Back then, they joked that they would give Wu Xian 20 granaries of stored grain, but later they actually gave it to him. It was true, not a penny less.
If Xu explained that it has a magical effect, then it really does.
"It's natural. I've asked several people to try it, and it can't be faked." Seeing that everyone's appetites were also whetted, Xu Jie clapped his hands, and two rows of maids filed in. Each person held a golden copper wine pot in his hand, and every part of the pot body was smooth and delicate.
This group of people has no interest in wine and food, no interest in singing and dancing. If they had not paid attention to their manners, they would have been unable to sit still.
Continuing to whet your appetite is counterproductive.
I am anxious, but no one is trying to grab it.
Instead, he held the small wine glass and took a sip of the wine.
The aroma of the wine is refreshing and tangy, and it is indeed of the best quality.
But apart from the excellent aroma and clear color of the wine...
It seems there is nothing special about it.
This wine is quite different from what they imagined.
Seeing the different expressions on their faces, Xu Jie smiled solemnly, raised his glass and said: "This kind of fine wine is rare, I only have one hundred and fifty jars left in my hand, and Mr. Shen doesn't even have one jar... ...Today, I invite you all to taste it together. Please——”
Everyone then toasted to Xu Xie who was in charge.
“Please!”
The mellow wine slid down the throat and rolled into the internal organs.
The first thought——
This wine is indeed top quality.
There are many people present who have good wines. Only they know how many fine wines they have tasted on one tongue. Even if they are so picky, they have to admit that this is indeed a good wine.
However, they are not here for the taste of wine.
Then a second thought emerged -
Wonderful!
The people who come to this party are either brave warriors or literary scholars. As the wine slid down their throats, they focused on Dan Mansion. I was surprised to find that bursts of warmth sprouted in the Danfu, spreading along the meridians to all the limbs and bones.
It is an extremely subtle and comfortable feeling.
It is as if the whole body is completely opened, absorbing the energy of the surrounding heaven and earth into his body, and the speed of literary/military energy is accelerated. Although the effect is not very obvious, it is scary enough! Suddenly someone put down his glass with a clang.
He opened his mouth and asked, "Wen Zhu still has one hundred and fifty jars in his hand?"
Xu Jie said with a smile, "Yes." The man said, "Can we even out the thirty jars?"
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He didn’t ask for much.
After all, there are so many big-tailed wolves watching with eager eyes, but many people are anxious to ask for thirty altars - their financial resources and family background are all shortcomings, and they are simply not good enough compared to other giants. Yes, how many altars can we get in the end?
Xu Jie smiled and said: "This can't happen."
The man took a step back when he heard this: "Twenty-five altars!"
Xu Jie could only explain with a wry smile: "This is not a matter of how many altars. Shen Jun's ability is limited, and he has invested a lot of effort in rebuilding Heyin. Last year, he did not have much energy to make wine. In addition, money is tight and the output is small. That's it. If I divide it all at once, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Mr. Shen to explain it. He will not sell me this year's wine. "
The man couldn't bear it after hearing this. I can't help but agree with Qin Li.
Qin Li’s words still make sense.
Since there is a recipe for brewing wine, grab it and grab it. It’s not up to you to decide how much you brew. It’s so tight that one hundred and fifty jars are not enough for his family. But I can only think about this idea in my heart, not to mention that the master Wu Xian will not agree to do this. Even if he agrees, who knows what restrictions are there on brewing this wine? Such a spiritual wine cannot be produced without limit.
If this is the case, it will be useless to snatch it.
Others asked: "How come there are so few?"
Another person asked: "Could it be that Jun Shen made the annotations?"
Xu Jie couldn't help but laugh at this question.
Tricking him?
He has been at the helm of Xu's business for many years, and he has always been the only one who has been shady for others. He is not as good as other literati in terms of making plans, but in terms of business skills, who can be better than him?
Xu Jie naturally knew that Shen Tang had more than just these drinks.
He also said this to increase the value of the wine in his hands. It should be noted that rare things are more valuable, and it is not surprising that no matter how good the things are, they become widespread. There is a difference between earning one hundred taels from a hundred jars of wine and earning one hundred taels from one jar of wine!
Tianhai is not a poor place like Heyin.
Of course, the strength of each family is not comparable to that of a few poor families who only know how to fish, and they can afford this money.
Xu Jie was already calculating the bottom line of each company in his heart.
But his face showed regret and embarrassment.
“Can’t you divide it all at once?”
Someone noticed Xu Jie’s words.
Is it possible to sell it in batches?
Xu Jie said: "I discussed with Mr. Shen. Mr. Shen meant to sell ten jars at a time. However, the price is not easy to control - after all, those who had this effect before were all rare treasures. After much thought, I set a minimum price of ten taels.”
"Ten altars and ten taels?"
This is equivalent to giving it away for free.
Everyone secretly wondered why Xu Jie did this kind of business?
This guy is not a philanthropist.
As expected——
"No, no, the base price is ten taels, but the final price depends on the buyer. The one with the higher price gets it." This bidding method is not uncommon. The one with the highest price gets it, and the one with the lowest price doesn't get it.
Everyone looked at each other and looked around.
Those who used family friendships and personal relationships to operate behind the scenes were also worried. If it was purely based on financial resources... what's the point? If you have the ability, you can swallow it all.
At this time, someone with a relatively weak family foundation asked in a low voice: "This wine...how much more can be produced this year?"
There are other competitors, and this batch will be difficult. Get it.
But if there is a lot of output this year——
There may be a chance to buy some.
Xu Jie said ambiguously: "It's hard to tell. After all, Shen Jun is the governor of Heyin County. He has to deal with several piles of official duties that are as tall as one person every day. In addition, Heyin is short of various materials. You don’t care too much about this... I guess it doesn’t matter too much?”
Everyone: “…”
Can’t Mr. Shen squat at home and make a good wine?
The spiritual wine brewed by Lord Shen benefited brave warriors and literati, and didn't it also indirectly benefit countless common people?
What kind of county guard do you want to be?
As long as I’m tired, I’ll squat in the winery!
For a time, everyone had various expressions on their faces.
Xu Jie seemed to be considerate and persuaded everyone: "Although this wine has a magical auxiliary effect, it is not a panacea after all. The effect can only be said to be better than nothing. In the process of cultivation, hard work is the right way. Such foreign substances It’s best to have it, and it doesn’t matter if you don’t have it.”
The price should be high, but not too high.
After all, it is too high, and the Lord Wu Xian should have some objections.
Wu Xian will inevitably be wary, thinking that he is betraying and collaborating with the enemy and making money for Shen Tang in the name of wine. Qin Li is still keeping an eye on him. Xu Jie just wants to make money, not to lose his life. He knows how to behave and will not get into trouble easily.
After everyone heard this, their minds cooled down a little.
Xu Jie’s words are not unreasonable.
It's just——
It's the same as running. It's easier to run with the wind pushing you from behind than running against the wind. This wine is that "wind".
For people with excellent or extremely poor talents, this wine is not of much use - for the former it is to enjoy the appetite and nourish the body by the way, for the latter it is of no use, but For those who have mediocre talents and are just one breath away from achieving a qualitative change, who wouldn't be tempted?
No one can help but be moved.
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"Ten altars were bought for four hundred and sixty taels?"
On the evening of the second day, after Wu Xian finished his work, he went back to the backyard to sit at the Madam's side, taking a foot bath and resting. Today's big event - today's ten jars of wine were sold to four hundred and sixty taels after several rounds of price increases.
The wife was lowering her head to calculate the expenses in the backyard. When she heard this, she was surprised and said: "What kind of wine is forty-six taels per jar?"
Yingying... I wonder if she is in heat.
He kept yelling at me today...
(End of this chapter)