Chapter 62 Township Meeting
Mama Yu and her servants served tea to Grandma Li and others.
Then he sent the person away and stood back beside the lady.
When Er Niangzi was in charge of the family, she was well-known in the clan. After stepping out of the house, the people in Yong'anfang would give in a little bit, but that was all for the sake of the second master.
It's different now. She can see that the residents are truly grateful to the lady. There was no false flattery when speaking, but a face full of sincerity, as if he was afraid of displeasing the lady if he thought of anything else.
Xie Yuyan asked: "How many deposits have been paid in our workshop?" . ”
After talking about it, Xu’s voice became much softer, maybe she said something wrong.
Xie Yuyan nodded: "What do you think?"
Grandma Li smiled and said: "Everyone wants to buy water at the water shop, and then sell it in various shops, but no Do you know...is this the right thing to do? It will always take advantage of the water shop."
If someone else opened the water shop, they wouldn't think much about it, but it would be different if it were Mrs. Xie. They were afraid of causing trouble to Mrs. Xie.
Originally, we went to the water shop to buy water to cheer up the lady. We all paid a deposit and when we got together, Mrs. Xu suddenly mentioned that they could actually pick up hot water and sell it.
This is a good deal, but they are afraid that it will ruin the eldest lady's affairs.
According to the opinions of several people, it was better not to say hello. They all said that they would repay their kindness and they could not do anything unscrupulous. However, Mrs. Xu said: "We can think of this method, and those who have paid the down payment can also If you think about it like this, I think the lady has already expected it. If you are not sure, you might as well ask the lady."
So they waited outside for Xie Yuyan to come back.
Grandma Li explained all this clearly and looked at Xie Yuyan: "We will sell it if the lady asks for it. If the lady doesn't let it, we can give the lady a warning."
Xie Yuyan said with a smile: " Since the water shop has set this price, everyone can just buy it."
Grandma Li said, "Whether it is for your own use or for sale?"
Xie Yuyan nodded.
Everyone’s eyes lit up immediately and they looked at each other.
Grandma Li smiled from ear to ear: "We went to buy water to make Madam's business more lively, but in the end Madam pointed out a way to make money."
"From now on, in the square, If anyone dares to say something bad about the eldest lady, the old lady will be the first to refuse."
Hearing this, everyone in Yong'anfang nodded
But...
Mrs. Xu thought more and raised her head: "I saw that the pot used in the water shop was very big. One pot could produce about seventy or eighty barrels of water, but I didn't see anyone adding firewood to the stove..." < br>
When Mrs. Xu said this, she didn't dare to continue. She was afraid that there was something she shouldn't mention in front of others.
This is a business, how can others know about it?
Xie Yuyan said: "We are not burning firewood, let alone platycodon and charcoal. We are using our own lotus root charcoal, and the stove is also specially used to burn lotus root charcoal."
"Lotus root charcoal?"
Xie Yuyan said: "It is made of crushed pebbles."
Mrs. Xu pursed her lips. Judging from the way the water shop was heating hot water, the lotus root charcoal must be easy to burn. The hot water is sold so cheaply and she won't lose money. It can be seen that the lotus root charcoal is not too expensive.
"Then...is lotus root charcoal for sale?"
Xie Yuyan said: "In ten days, you can buy lotus root charcoal at the water shop. It costs three pennies per pound. It is as good as white charcoal in use."
White charcoal has been burned for a long time and there is still no smoke. Only rich people can afford it. Grandma Li saw it when she was young. She thought that when she made money, she could buy a pound of it. , who would have thought that the winters have become colder and colder in recent years, and charcoal has become more expensive. How dare you think about white charcoal? I don’t dare to buy too much even ordinary coarse charcoal.
“The white charcoal sold for two pounds this year.”
“That’s still a small amount.”
“Rich and wealthy people are rushing to buy, so naturally the speculation becomes more and more expensive.”
“A family has to buy hundreds or thousands of pounds, and the shop is basically Don’t worry about selling, it’s just a price increase.”
If the lotus root charcoal can be burned into white charcoal like Mrs. Xie said... no one dares to think about it.
Grandma Li looked at the charcoal basin on the ground: "The lotus root charcoal is used here, right?"
Being reminded like this, everyone looked over.
In fact, Mrs. Xu had discovered it a long time ago, but she had thought too much and did not dare to say it rashly.
"As soon as I entered the door, I felt warm in the room, but the Yang family is also a big family," Grandma Li said with a smile, "The old lady thought she was willing to use charcoal." Xie Yuyan said nothing, Mrs. Zhang said: " Everyone knows the situation in our third room. Before Sister Yan came, we could only burn some coarse charcoal at home. Sister Yan made lotus root charcoal, so we dared to use it like this.”
Grandma Li sighed: "You are also kind-hearted and blessed. If you marry such a daughter-in-law, just enjoy the blessings from now on."
Mrs. Zhang nodded repeatedly.
After saying this, Grandma Li continued: "Not only you mother and son, but also us will benefit from it. If this lotus root charcoal is sold, I don't know how many people will be saved."
"The lady's water is sold well, and the lotus root charcoal is also sold well. This is an excellent business."
Grandma Li looked at the others: "If you can sell water, go back and make careful calculations. My wife is old, and she doesn’t have much strength at home. With such a good deal in front of her, she can’t do it.”
Carrying hot water through the streets is a laborious job, let alone. Grandma Li, if you don’t have one or two men in your family, don’t make any plans.
Just when a few people wanted to comfort Grandma Li, they heard Xie Yuyan say: "You don't have to sell hot water. If you have lotus root charcoal, are you afraid of losing business?"
Xie Yuyan said: "Grandma Li can do it. Have you ever thought about setting up a stall on the street?"
She pointed at the charcoal basin: "Lotus root charcoal can boil water, so it can also be used for other things."
Grandma Li's mind suddenly became clear. She stood up and looked at Xie Yuyan: "Madam, you are really..." She didn't know what to say, so she stood up and walked around the room unconsciously, and then started laughing.
“What a great idea.”
Xie Yuyan looked at Grandma Li. In fact, when the lotus root charcoal is sold in large quantities, it will naturally be used everywhere. Many businesses such as water shops were limited by the high price of fuel charcoal in the past, and they will also flourish in the future.
She just mentioned a few words to let the people in Yong'anfang seize the opportunity.
"But," Xie Yuyan changed her voice, "Everyone needs to be prepared, it might not be so smooth."
Xie Yuyan looked at her mother.
Mother Yu stood up and said: "There are gangsters on the street who are deliberately provoking troubles, knocking over the hot water they bought, and threatening the people around them not to go to the water shop to get water. If you sell water, you will inevitably encounter these people. .”
"My eldest wife selling lotus root charcoal is a good thing for everyone, but not necessarily for some people."
Grandma Li and Mrs. Xu immediately thought of those in the Du family, which is why they wrote a lawsuit and sent it to the government office. , the collapse of a Du family is a big deal for Yong'anfang, but it is nothing in Daming Mansion. There are many people like the Du family.
"Is it possible that I have to be bullied by them all the time?"
Mom Yu said: "Of course not, otherwise why would my eldest lady do these things in Yong'anfang?"
Everyone Hearing this, he only felt that it made sense, and he looked at Xie Yuyan expectantly.
Xie Yuyan said: "One or two people can't compete with those people. What if there are more people?"
"Everyone can get together and help each other. Even if those people want to take action, they have to think about it." . ”
Grandma Li felt that what Madam Xie said was extremely reasonable. Are they just getting together now to discuss countermeasures? If I could rely on Lady Xie's guidance to do things in the future... wouldn't it be much easier?
When the time comes, those who have the money will contribute, and those who have the strength will contribute.
Xie Yuyan said: "What happened in Yong'anfang will happen again outside. Is it possible that those people will be allowed to do whatever they want and bully them at will."
"I want to establish a township association. Everyone who joins the township association must abide by the village rules I have set. Villagers should encourage each other in their virtues and deeds, regulate their faults, communicate with each other in etiquette and customs, and sympathize with each other in times of adversity. Everyone who joins the association will use their property and utensils. , chariots, horses, and people can all help each other. If there is any injustice, they can report it to the meeting, and the leader of the meeting will be responsible. Anyone who refuses to obey orders will be expelled from the township meeting. "
"What do you think? ?”
……
Yang Mingjing heard that Chief Wang, who was inspecting the Yamen, immediately went to greet him, thinking that the Yamen had any orders, but he didn’t expect that Chief Wang said he was coming. The third room is looking for Xie Yuyan.
Yang Mingjing breathed a sigh of relief, but did not dare to leave. He respectfully led the way, not because he was afraid of a small chief clerk, but because of He Tan...
Furthermore, he also felt that this master's book looked particularly unusual.
The two of them walked to the courtyard of the third room. Before the steward could go to report, they heard a sound coming from the main room.
"I do."
"I do too."
(End of this chapter)