Chapter 37 The Long Supply
The next day, early in the morning, they set off for the city of Guangzhou. Along the way, Chen Wenhui found that the closer to Guangzhou City, the more prosperous it became, the more people on the road became, and the clothes worn by the people were much better, and they looked richer than the people of Shaocheng.
In the afternoon, at last a large city appeared in front of it, with majestic walls and a grand scale.
Seeing this big city, Ram proudly rode a horse to Zhao Chongyi, who was riding a horse and walking beside Chen Wenhui's carriage, and said, "Second Master Zhao, this is Guangzhou City." ”
Zhao Chongyi said: "Such a magnificent city, it wasn't built by you Teng people, right? ”
As soon as he asked this, Ram paused, and his face also pulled down, and said, "This city was built hundreds of years ago, when Emperor Guanglie sent people to build it. At that time, Guangzhou City was the outlet to the sea of the previous dynasty, and foreign trade could be carried out here. It's a pity that there are no foreign ships in Guangzhou now. However, the maintenance and renovation of this city is the result of hundreds of years of hard work by our Baiyi people. Otherwise, all you see today is ruins. ”
Zhao Chongyi thought about it, and Chen Wenhui in the carriage also lifted the curtain and looked at Guangzhou City, a little distracted. This is different from what I saw in my previous life. In the previous life, the city of Guangzhou did not have such a majestic city wall. However, when I thought that this was the handiwork of Emperor Guanglie, and it was so intact, I thought that the treasure could also be preserved. I just don't know what that garden is used for now.
Thinking about these things, Chen Wenhui was no longer in the mood to care about Ram's enthusiasm for Zhao Chongyi.
A group of people was about to enter the city, and a pair of clear-cut teams had already arrived outside the city. Naturally, it was the team sent by the Queen to greet Princess Ram.
Seeing this, it was determined that Ram was not in danger, and Zhao Chongyi said goodbye to Ram. Ram still took Zhao Chongyi's team into the city, so that Zhao Chongyi's caravan in the province was inspected by the guards at the city gate, and he also paid a lot less city gate fees, although Chen Wenhui didn't care about this little money, but being able to use Ram still made her feel a lot better.
After entering the city of Guangzhou, Zhao Chongyi said goodbye to Ram. Go straight to the most prosperous central area. I found an inn to stay in.
This inn is very good, although it is not as luxurious as the inn in Qingyang City, but the place is obviously much bigger, and the steward specially wrapped up the four courtyards of Tianzi. Chen Wenhui and his wife naturally live in the largest courtyard. The guards lived in the front and back of the courtyard, on the left and right. Because the conditions here are good. Chen Wenhui and his wife are not afraid of spending money, and have prepared a room for each injured guard, so that it can be more convenient for the injured guards to recuperate.
The courtyard where Chen Wenhui and his wife live has a front hall and a back house. It makes it easier for those who are waiting to come in and out. When the two of them arrived at the ground, their hearts were put down, and they naturally didn't need to clean up the salutes and other things, and naturally there were water lotuses to take people to tidy up. Zhao Chongyi hurriedly ordered a doctor with good medical skills to follow the captain of the guard to buy medicine.
On the way, although they had doctors in their team and some medicinal herbs, after all, they were not complete, and it was not enough to treat the wounded. Now that I came to the city of Guangzhou, I thought that there should be everything in this big city, so the top priority was to treat and recuperate the wounded.
After arranging this qiē, it was already time to hold the lamp, and naturally some cooks had already gone out to buy the food and make delicious meals.
Chen Wenhui and Zhao Chongyi were eating, and Zhao Chongyi suddenly laughed. Chen Wenhui asked, "What's wrong?" ”
Zhao Chongyi said: "Are we going out? In addition to the road there is no place to stay, to live in the carriage, as long as we get to the city, we can live in a large courtyard, the same maids and servants waiting, there are cooks brought from the capital to follow, the food is still used to the taste, even the pillows you use, the bedding is brought well, as soon as you arrive at the inn, your maids will be familiar with the road to change the inn, even the curtains, curtains, and even the golden hooks to hang the curtain are brought from the capital. ”
He has such a private job, Chen Wenhui also laughed. In her previous life, as a senior white-collar worker, she often had to travel, not only in big cities in China, but also in Europe, America, and Southeast Asian countries. Every time I go out, I basically live in a five-star hotel, and I am used to this kind of high-quality service and life.
Therefore, she trained the maids, and the service was in accordance with the standards of a five-star hotel. But where in ancient times could an inn reach such a level? Therefore, her maids have developed good habits, and they can bring everything they can when they go out, and they are quick with their hands and feet, and they will soon be able to transform other people's inns into the same life as her home in the capital.
Speaking of which, she's really extravagant.
Zhao Chongyi was still not addicted and said: "Do you say we are like a caravan? If you look at the furnishings in our inn, and then look at the number of powerful guards we have, not to mention, a powerful caravan can do the same. However, we still have the cook and the doctor with us? ”
Chen Wenhui said: "There are more cooks, but there may be fewer doctors. ”
Zhao Chongyi said: "Of course there are few, and there are not many doctors in our army, do you think there are many doctors all over the street?" ”
Doctors are indeed a special type of work, especially respected in this society, and few doctors are willing to travel long distances with caravans like this.
Chen Wenhui smiled and said, "Isn't it more convenient for me than ordinary people? Let's not talk about how many hospitals I have opened, how many hospitals in Dachu are saved by the money I donated. Let's talk about Aunt Hu again, this is the great hand of Da Chu, I don't know how many apprentices I have to teach every year, can I use it without my doctor? Not to mention this, isn't there a black family's alchemy hall? I pay the same amount of money as I want, and I can have as many doctors as I want. Don't forget Jì, the Black Family is already loyal to me. ”
Zhao Chongyi shook his head and said, "Alas, really, I'm afraid that even the princess of Da Chu can't compare to you in this regard." By the way, you also have a pharmacy, so this aspect is not a worry. By the way, wouldn't we be able to mobilize so many doctors when we go to the northwest? ”
Chen Wenhui tilted her head sideways and thought about it and said, "There should be no problem." I also know that the Northwest is a place where there is a shortage of medical treatment. I'll bring a lot of doctors, and of course, a lot of herbs. You know, I have my own pharmaceutical workshop, and this time we came to southern Xinjiang and purchased so many medicinal materials, so if we use medicine, we shouldn't have to worry. Well, speaking of which, one thing comes to mind. Southern Xinjiang is really rich in medicinal resources. This time, no matter how much we buy, we will run out one day, if only we could have a stable procurement channel. ”
Zhao Chongyi said: "What's so difficult about this? We also set up a caravan to come to southern Xinjiang to purchase medicinal materials, as well as these specialties of southern Xinjiang. In fact, what we saw along the way, there has been a long time of trade between southern Xinjiang and Jiangnan. However, there has never been a strong caravan coming, and it is all small merchants who are petty in trouble. Naturally, such a small caravan cannot buy really good medicinal materials, and it cannot be used by us. Let's just do this business ourselves. ”
Chen Wenhui smiled and said, "It's easy to say. We do this business ourselves, how many things do we have to do? I can't keep busy with my own business, and I don't have enough manpower, so where can I still do this caravan business in southern Xinjiang? ”
Zhao Chongyi thought about it and frowned.
Chen Wenhui said: "It's not impossible. ”
Zhao Chongyi hurriedly asked: "I know that this will not be difficult for you, what can I do quickly?" ”
Chen Wenhui looked at Zhao Chongyi like this, smiled and said, "There are three ways, it depends on which one you choose?" ”
Zhao Chongyi smiled and said: "I can't think of a single way, you actually have three ways, what is the way?" ”
Chen Wenhui said: "The first way is for you to send someone to do this. I really don't have any manpower, my stall is too big, and I can use everything I can. So you can't draw people. But that doesn't mean you don't have manpower? Actually, we've been through this experience, and as you can see, this business is still very profitable. ”
As soon as he said this, Zhao Chongyi thought about it.
Chen Wenhui continued: "The second way is for us to support a caravan to do this. Sell us the specialties of southern Xinjiang. This is the easiest way to do it. However, people who are not their own cannot guarantee loyalty, what if they don't sell us the best? ”
Zhao Chongyi nodded.
Chen Wenhui said: "The third method is similar to the second method, that is, we have signed a contract with the local Miao people trading house and the Teng trading house, and let them provide us with goods on a regular basis, and they will also be responsible for shipping them out of southern Xinjiang. This is more convenient, but the hearts of those who are not of my race will be different, and this method does not have much protection. In short, the first of the three methods is the best. If we can have a reliable person to do this business, and then, taking advantage of our opportunity this time, to make friends with the Teng and Miao firms, and the Qin firms, and hand over this network relationship to our people, so that we can ensure that we can continue to buy the specialties of southern Xinjiang, and it can also make us a lot of money, which is also a good way to make a fortune. It's a big deal. ”
Zhao Chongyi said: "You are very right, but where can I get such a person out?" Except for Keihara, who is a person with brains, most of my friends are martial artists, so where can they do this. Jingyuan is the busiest one now, even Mingzhu is not free? She is also a pharmaceutical factory, a tea factory, and a hospital, and she is busier than us. ”
Chen Wenhui smiled slightly and said, "It's not necessarily all your friends, have you forgotten your Zhao family's clansmen?" ”
Zhao Chongyi was stunned for a moment, and his eyes suddenly lit up, how could he forget this. (To be continued......)
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