Chapter 41: Preaching the Tao and Guiding the Maze (Asking for Collections and Recommending Votes)
"Brother Zhou, have you thought about it? You're such a thousand-mile businessman, it's too inefficient. Geng Xiaofan had long discovered that Zhouda's business was not "scientific", and it was not until this time that he had the kung fu to "guide" him.
"So, what do you think I should do?"
"Division of labor!" Geng Xiaofan replied decisively.
"Division of labor?" Zhou Da frowned.
Geng Xiaofan arranged the three wine bowls on the table into a folded line, "This is Chang'an, here is Yanmen, and this is Bajun." Geng Xiaofan picked up the chopsticks, dipped them in the wine, and connected the three wine bowls.
"Set up a warehouse in Chang'an, half of the people go to and from Chang'an, Ba County, and half of them go to and from Yanmen, Chang'an. Isn't that doubling your efficiency? ”
"Yes! I didn't think of that! Zhou Da suddenly realized. The caravan was full of old and weak women and children, and the journey north was a bit difficult, and they were very uncomfortable. If these people are allowed to go back and forth to the relatively easy southern route, the elite force is only responsible for the northern route, not only will the efficiency be improved, but even the team will be easier to lead!
"Moreover, those of you who stay in Chang'an can always pay attention to the market situation and adjust the goods at any time, and your profits will definitely be higher!" Geng Xiaofan smiled, Zhou Da didn't understand such a simple way of "doing business".
"Little Four, don't run back and forth with the caravan in the future, you will stay in Chang'an! Rent a house and run it well! Although Zhou Da has little experience in "doing business", he can do things and is really resolute.
"Okay!" Xiao Si also understood and readily agreed.
"That little four won't be able to go home for a long time." Geng Xiaofan ridiculed, in this way, Xiaosi is equivalent to the "regional manager" of some modern enterprises stationed in other places, and the transportation is inconvenient in ancient times, and he is afraid that he will not be able to go home all year round.
Xiao Si's expression darkened, lowered his head, and muttered, "Xiao Si, Xiao Si has no home." ”
"What's wrong?" Geng Xiaofan felt wrong.
"You don't know, the fourth child died before he was ten years old, and he has been following me to make a living all these years." Zhou Da quickly explained.
"It's okay! The fourth child, the eldest husband stands up to the sky, and the four seas are home! Geng Xiaofan understood Xiaosi's life experience, although he felt pitiful to him, but he could only encourage him at this time!
"That's right! The big husband is home all over the world! Xiaosi was really moved by Geng Xiaofan's "encouragement", and excitedly picked up the wine bowl.
"Little four, tomorrow you will be looking for a house in Chang'an City. As long as you fancy it, you decide. I'll leave you the money! "Zhou Da trusts Xiao Si very much.
"Brother Zhou, you are wrong again." Geng Xiaofan picked up the wine bowl and touched it with the two.
"Wrong again?" Zhou Da frowned.
"This Chang'an City is expensive, and the rent must be very high. Moreover, do you think it is convenient for this city gate to open early and close late? Geng Xiaofan is really speechless, don't the ancient "merchants" use their brains?
"So, where is the right fit?" Zhou Da really didn't seem to have figured it out.
"It's easy to get around!" Xiao Si reacted quickly.
"By the way, what else?" Geng Xiaofan likes Xiao Si a little, this young man is indeed smart and clever.
"Not only must the transportation be convenient, but also the security must be good, and it must not be too far from the city, and the safety of goods must be ensured. I think of a place! Xiao Si was excited.
"Where?"
"Outside the Yongmen!"
"Tell me, why?" Geng Xiaofan didn't know what the situation was outside Yongmen, but he believed that Xiao Si had understood what he meant, and since he was so sure, there must be a reason.
"Yongmen is close to the city and relatively safe. What's more, it is close to the east and west cities, and it is convenient to import and export goods. Moreover, Xianyangdu not only has boats and bridges, it is convenient to cross the river, and our goods do not need to pass through Chang'an City, saving too much trouble. Xiao Si said excitedly.
Geng Xiaofan didn't say anything more, he only smiled, this little four is really a teachable talent.
"Great, it's just outside the gate, I'll look for it tomorrow!" Zhou Da also understood.
He imagined that he no longer had to queue up at the Weihe River, no longer had to wear Chang'an City, and was troubled by those soldiers guarding the door, which was good!
"Little four, tomorrow I will also pass through Xianyangdu, and I will accompany you to have a look. You can't be in a hurry to find a house, it's almost over, come back to Maoling for the New Year. ”
Geng Xiaofan is ready to find a companion, if Xiaosi stays in Chang'an alone, he will be lonely for the New Year, and he will be a little unhappy.
"Really? Brother Fan is willing to take me? Xiao Si's eyes lit up, he had already seen that this Geng Gongzi was not an ordinary person, and he knew too many things.
"I'm afraid that your brother Zhou will not be reluctant, otherwise, I really want you to follow me." Geng Xiaofan thought that he was going back to his hometown to tidy up his home, and he didn't know what the situation would be, so it would be good to have a right-hand man.
"What did Brother Xiaofan say! Even I, Zhou Da, are your people, and when you summon me, I will not give up my sword and fire! Zhou Da drank a lot and patted his chest to make a statement.
"Hahaha! Brother Zhou is bold! Then I'll borrow the little four or two months first, don't worry, I won't delay your big plan! "Geng Xiaofan is happy, this is really a double win!
The next day, Zhou Da drove the carriage out of the city.
Xiao Si prepared his mount and outfit for Geng Xiaoxia with a very good look, and waited respectfully.
"I've been riding too much these days, let's walk for a while!" Geng Xiaoxia didn't want Xiao Si to lead his horse, he didn't seem to be able to accept this kind of "treatment".
"Little four, since you want to accompany me back to my hometown, let's not be empty-handed, you go buy a carriage."
Geng Xiaofan had already taken a good look at a lot of goods in the East and West Markets yesterday. Although he didn't know what was in his "house", he knew that there would definitely not be any spices like the Western Regions at home, and there would not be many of them, and these were his "necessities of life".
Xiao Si is very familiar with the East and West Markets, and soon bought a carriage, and Geng Xiaofan walked in a chic manner while "sweeping the goods".
"Brother Fan, you seem to like these spices from the Western Regions very much, and you buy so many to eat." Xiaosi is very obedient, Geng Xiaofan will buy whatever he asks, but he still can't help but want to ask.
"Your little brother Fan is a foodie, don't be afraid of anything else, I'm afraid of being hungry, I'm afraid that the food will be tasteless, haha!" Geng Xiaofan teased himself, he actually paid attention to it, he was already planning for his future "livelihood".
What is in the market, what is missing, what is more, the price is low, what is less, the price is high...... He basically figured it all out.
The harvest is full, and he also has a car to sit in, Geng Xiaofan handed over the horse to Xiaosi, so it can be coordinated!
The two leisurely walked out of Yongmen.
Maoling is less than 100 miles away from Chang'an, and it can be easily reached in one day. Along the way, you can also find a suitable "transit warehouse" for Zhouda.
However, they were about to reach Xianyang Bridge, and the two did not find a suitable location.
"Little four, let's go south." Geng Xiaofan was a little unwilling.
"Good!" Xiao Si turned the horse's head.
Not far south from the official road, there is a small village. Xiao Si and Geng Xiaofan both smiled, this place is suitable! Not far from the official road, elegant and secluded!
Forget the fairy village, the name is also good! The two walked slowly into the village.