Yu is the big shopkeeper of the Linqing branch of the source number. After buying the twenty boxes of matches from Cui Xinxiao, they arranged for the clipper to be sent to Tongzhou in a few days, and then to the capital headquarters.

After getting the general number of the capital, he first arranged to send it to several old powerful mansions for a free trial, and what happened next made everyone stunned, and the orders flew like snowflakes. not only those old relationships, but also many powerful people who are good friends with them. I even heard that this match was regarded as a new gadget and was offered into the palace by a certain marquis, and even the emperor and several ladies liked it very much, and ordered the eunuchs who handled it to go out of the palace to buy it.

This time, everyone couldn't sit still. Kuaima sent a letter to Linqing, requesting a large quantity purchase. You must know that the current market price in the capital is one tael per envelope, and those powerful people are willing to give out a box of fifty taels! However, at this time, Cui Xinxiao's back and forth to Jingjiazhuang had not been completed at all.

Looking forward to the stars and the moon, I finally looked forward to the 350 boxes. After quietly asking the person sent to follow Cui Xinxiao, Yu Zheng asked the semicolon to stabilize Cui Xinxiao for a few days, and he personally went out and set off to Jingjiazhuang overnight.

Under the guidance of the person who led the way, Yu Zheng got out of the carriage in advance, as if he was passing by the East Second Square. When you pass by the store, you pretend to find it at random. Pointing to the loose matches that were placed on the counter to try, he asked with a smile: "This little brother, how do you sell this thing?" ”

It's still Li Kang who looks at the store. Seeing Yu Zheng's amiable attitude: "Uncle, except for those who live in Jingjiazhuang, matches are not sold in small quantities." Sold at least one box, five taels and five dollars per box. Qin Bai is still very reputable, since he has already told Cui Xinxiao, he raised the wholesale price by five cents of silver.

"And how much do I want?" Yu Zheng continued to ask.

"The price is also the same as the large quantity! We don't worry about selling it at all, but we don't have time to do it. "The current situation is still the same, there are more merchants who ask and fewer people who buy. These days, Li Kang is also annoyed by asking. When I heard it, I thought it was curious again, so I simply put a price, anyway, there was not much quantity, just three or five boxes.

"Oh! Little brother. So how much can you do each month? Yu Zheng began to talk.

"I can't do much." Li Dang was immediately vigilant. Because Qin Bai had instructed him not to disclose his output.

"So? Is it difficult to make this match? ”

This question doesn't need to be taught, Li Dare can blow it himself: "Of course it's difficult." It is necessary to arrange a large number of people to do it. Eh, uncle, why are you asking this? ”

Yu Zheng smiled and nodded, thinking in his heart, it seems that there are two difficulties: one is the craftsman of matches, and the other is that a large number of people are needed. He stopped talking nonsense, saluted and said goodbye, and then got in the car and went to the Zhenwei Martial Arts Hall.

Sitting in the carriage, soon a person came, and the man came to the side of the car and whispered: "The big shopkeeper, I have inquired, and this is the only one to do." It is said that it is a small business, and the big head is a private mine. It may not be as profitable as the hook just now. ”

"Small business?" Yu Zheng sneered and thought for a while, "A small business is good!" Ever asked who did it? ”

"I heard that it was made by Bai Er, who won bravely here. Bai Er was originally Zhenwei Fengye's person, but now he heard that he had offended the He Mansion of the Great Sima family, so he was kicked out. So life in Jingjiazhuang is difficult, and there is a shortage of money on hand. ”

"Oh?" After thinking about it, Yu Zheng ordered, "Let's go see Brother Sihai first." ”

It didn't take long for the carriage to stop at the door of the Zhenwei Martial Arts Hall. Since the He Mansion had some business dealings with the Xinyuan, he received the greeting post sent in advance, and Feng Sihai personally went out to greet him: "Defan, why are you here?" ”

"Hehe, Brother Sihai, the younger brother has nothing to do but ascend the Three Treasures Palace!"

"Please! Hurry up please! ”

The two of them entered and sat down as the guest of honor. Feng Sihai was a little strange: "What is there to make you personally condescend?" In fact, it is enough to send a letter. ”

"Huh. We want to increase the purchase of ironware, I don't know if you welcome it? ”

Feng Sihai was overjoyed: "Welcome." "But then it's a little strange, a big customer like Xinyuan, who has a wide range of contacts in the capital and Beizhili, should go directly to Hefu to talk to the third grandmother, how can he find himself?

"Oh, that's ......"

Yu Zheng made up a reason, and then did place a large order. The guests and hosts were happy, and before they knew it, they began to chat. After chatting for a while, seeing that Feng Sihai was no longer suspicious, Yu Zheng seemed to ask very casually: "Brother Sihai, when I entered Zhuangzi today, I saw a kind of ignition object, which seems to be very interesting?" ”

"Oh." Feng Sihai did not doubt him, "That is called a match, and there are many people who use it in Zhuangzi now." If Brother Defan likes it, I'll give you a few boxes before you leave. ”

Yu Zheng nodded with a smile: "I really like it." Don't hide it from Brother Sihai, our Xinyuan knows a lot of grandfathers and lords in the capital, and one of them likes this clever thing. I don't know if I can cut love? Let me also give my little brother a favor? To a few match-making craftsmen? Don't worry, I will definitely give the third grandmother and you a generous gift. In the future, I will always come and go with you. Rest assured, today's words can represent the owner of the disdainful number and the general number of the big treasurer. This promise will not be violated. ”

"So?" Feng Sihai didn't think it was a big deal. In this era, the status of craftsmen is very low, and it is better to send a singer and dancer to send it around. And for those craftsmen, when they arrive at the Guogong Mansion or the Hou Ye's Mansion, it is a great thing for the fish to leap into the dragon gate. Besides, I heard that this match can't make a lot of money. can change friendship, and if the source number becomes a long-term customer, it must be quite cost-effective.

Such a trivial matter does not need to go through the He Mansion at all, Feng Sihai can decide it himself. So after thinking about it for a while, Feng Sihai was ready to nod. However, at this moment, he saw Ah Jian outside the door, constantly glaring at himself.

It was found that Yu Zheng also saw Ah Jian's movements. Feng Sihai confessed, and then scolded loudly: "Bastard! Is there anything you can't wait for? Didn't you see me accompanying Brother Defan? ”

"No, no, no." Yu Zheng hurriedly said politely, "Ah Jian is not a person who doesn't know the importance of things, and he still has important family matters. ”

Of course, Feng Sihai knew that Ah Jian was not a reckless person, so he got off the donkey: "Wait a while, I'll come when I go." ”

"It doesn't matter. You go get busy first. ”

After a while, Feng Sihai turned around. However, after sitting down, his face was cloudy. He finally made a decision: "Defan, that thing is from Bai Er from Dongerfang, if you want a craftsman, you can come to the door and ask him to pick it up." But I can't guarantee it, brother. Don't forget, you have to report my name, otherwise Bai Er will have a dog's face, and he may turn it over! ”