I don't know who shook it out about Shang Nanjue's collision with the evil, and in just one day, it spread like a thing. Some people even described the tragic situation of Qiuhe at that time, and said whatever it was terrifying.

The Shang family couldn't listen to these rumors, but Shang Nanjue was so frightened that he fainted for a day and a night, and Master Shang was worried about his eldest son, so he couldn't take a break to deal with these things. Shang Nancheng is a gentleman again, and he has made an appointment with Zheng Yu and others to mess around. By the time they realized that the rumors had spread across the county, it was too late to stop them.

On the other hand, the shops under the hands of the wealthy families all knew the new rule, that is, all the people in the Shantang and the yamen came to buy, without exception, the price must be tripled. Although the people below don't quite understand what happened, there is no doubt that the owners must be joining forces to deal with the county order.

The front door of Hu Ji Rice Shop was wide open, and Ah Le walked in while wiping his sweat and said, "Second uncle, guess who I met just now?" ”

Shopkeeper Hu dialed the abacus behind the counter and didn't give him a look.

Ah Le said to himself: "It's Yang Ji's Qin Dashi, hey, that kid is still stupid, what is he saying is going to be earned, and he is going to increase his monthly salary." I thought his owner had made a fortune, so I asked again, hey! It's just a bastard thing, and you want to raise the price of Shantang and Yamen. Moreover, it is still a few wealthy households in the county who have raised the price together, isn't this sitting on the ground and taking advantage of the fire to rob? ”

"Is there such a thing?" Shopkeeper Hu was finally reluctant to look up from the account book, he frowned and thought about it, and suddenly said, "No wonder, no wonder Lord Wen suddenly ...... Hmph, those profiteers who see the money will not live for a few days. ”

Ah Le also nodded, "That's it, I have long felt that they are too much, that is, what is rich and unkind, sooner or later they will spit out their ill-gotten gains!" ”

"Okay, I didn't ask you to invite your Uncle Zuo, what did he say?"

"With me out of the horse, is there anything that can't be done?"

Shopkeeper Hu laughed, his own wife died early, and he had no children and no daughters under his knees, just such a nephew, and his shop would be given to Ah Le in the future. Let him exercise more over the years, so as not to suffer losses in the future.

On the second day when the Shang family gathered the wealthy to discuss the private price increase, the shopkeeper Hu also invited many private households privately, but he didn't go to any restaurant. only invited people to their homes under the guise of celebrating their birthdays in advance.

The shopkeeper Hu made small moves, and the private households in his line had heard a sentence or two from A Le, and they were all cautious. It's just that late that night, the private households who walked out of Hu's house all had indescribable smiles on their faces.

Qingfeng County, it's finally going to change.

The day of the appointment with Shopkeeper Hu has finally arrived. It was still listening to the rain building, and when Wen Zhesang arrived, the shopkeeper Hu and seven or eight merchants were already waiting.

After a brief greeting, Shopkeeper Hu said to Wen Zhesang: "My lord, we are all private households in the county, and all kinds of rice, grain, oil and noodles are involved. There is also this old brother Zuo, who runs the cloth village. However, we said in advance that it is not only these people, but there are many people with different eyes, and it is not good for them to come. Thank you for your understanding. ”

Wen Zhesang guessed that several of them should be able to speak in private, and she smiled on her face, "As long as you are willing to cooperate with the yamen." I don't have a problem with that. However, as we all know, the rich control of seventy percent of the shops in the county, and it is not easy to compete with them for business. ”

Shopkeeper Hu said: "We all understand that there is no risk in doing business?" I have been excluded by them in the county for a long time, and I have the opportunity to turn over today, how can I give up? ”

As soon as these words came out, the rest of the people also nodded yes, and from this point of view, they should have discussed it before. It's also good, save Wen Zhesang and then explain.

"Well, you are indeed people who understand." Wen Zhesang handed over a contract, "Since I want to cooperate, I also have to show sincerity." From today onwards, the Yamen will begin to support private households, and the Yamen and Shantang will give priority to purchasing from you in every need of the Yamen and Shantang. But there is one condition, I am supporting businessmen, not profiteers. If someone wants to take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes...... I can support you, and I can give it up at any time. ”

Several people looked at each other, and the shopkeeper Hu couldn't help but say, "We all know what the adults said." The shops in the county are controlled by wealthy households, and from time to time they raise prices and disrupt the market, and if we didn't want to do business honestly, we wouldn't have been forced into such a situation. ”

Wen Zhesang smiled again, "That's the best. Let's take a look at the contract first, and if there is any dissatisfaction, we can discuss it again. ”

"Yes...... shopkeeper Hu glanced at him casually and signed his name casually. The last time he saw Master Wen, he only thought that she was long-term and far-sighted. See you again today, but it's a little different. It was not easy to get along with him today, but I didn't expect that under the few words of Lord Wen, these people were like chickens who were strangled and comfortable.

Obviously not a businessman, but he has touched the psychology of a businessman so thoroughly, this Lord Wen ...... It's a pity it's a woman!

The contract turned around and returned to Wen Zhesang's hands. She took one by herself, and handed the other to the shopkeeper Hu, "Happy cooperation, shopkeeper Hu." ”

Shopkeeper Hu pinched the contract, and a big stone fell to the ground in his heart, "I can have today's opportunity, thanks to Lord Wen." ”

Wen Zhesang didn't accept their compliments, talked, signed the contract, and she led Xie Yikou straight to Shantang.

"What the hell has happened these two days? Liang Kee, Yang Kee, Cao Kee...... Why has the price increased? Do you want people to live? The dog lady came back from the street again, her face full of irritation. Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration and thought of something, "Well, aren't those rich families in the county...... No, no, I have to tell Master Wen to go. ”

She hurriedly put down the vegetable basket and was about to go to the yamen, when she suddenly saw the figures of Wen Zhesang and Xie Yikou appear at the door of Shantang.

"My lord......" The dog lady hurriedly greeted and scolded the rich people who raised the price privately, "I have asked other people, just raising our price, isn't this a clear bully?" ”

Wen Zhensang bowed, "I know everything, I'm here for this today." ”

She told the dog mother about her plan to support the private household, and asked her to reveal the matter.

The dog was stunned when she heard this, thinking in her heart, Lord Wen is really omnipotent. She came back to her senses under Wen Zhesang's inquiring gaze and said, "I'm a woman, and I don't know how to do business, but I will definitely do it when my lord tells me." ”

"I'm tired." Wen Zhesang gently exhaled a sigh of depression, the rich man wanted to deal with her, but she was not the temperament to sit still. Let's look at it, she will definitely eradicate all the tumors in Qingfeng County.

"Mother! Mother! You see! The dog jumped up and down from the outside of the temple and accidentally tripped over the threshold, but fortunately he reacted quickly and staggered a few steps before he stood firm.

"You bastard, do you still know to come back?" The dog mother is about to screw his ears. The dog raised his hand high while dodging, "Mother, look! Sugar and oil fruit, Xiao Zhen gave it to me! ”

The dog girl was afraid that he would scatter the things, so she hurriedly put her hand away, looked up, Zhou Xiaozhen had just crossed the threshold and came in, she said: "You are greedy again, you see how sensible Xiaozhen is, look at you again, you will know how to play every day!" ”

"What can I do if I don't play?" The dog ran away with a smile, dragged Xiao Zhen back, stood in front of Wen Zhesang and said, "Xiao Zhen, let me tell you, this is Lord Wen, she is fine!" ”

After not seeing him for a while, Zhou Xiaozhen was still that cowardly, but when he looked up, Wen Zhesang saw the light in his eyes.

"Xiao Zhen has grown taller and stronger." She leaned over and pinched Zhou Xiaozhen's face, which had grown a lot of meat, turned her head and said to the dog, "But I'm in a hurry today, and I don't have any sugar and oil fruits for you to eat." I'll bring you something delicious next time. ”

"Okay!" The dog cheered, his face full of joy.

The dog girl said embarrassedly: "Don't allow him any benefits, my lord, this bastard boy is crazy all day long, and it's very annoying." ”

The dog grimaced, and pulled Zhou Xiaozhen under his mother's glare.

"It's really a teenager who doesn't know what it's like to be sad." Wen Zhesang looked at the cheerful backs of the two and laughed, "This kid is also eight years old this year, it's time to go to the academy." He has a cheerful temperament, and it is rare to be able to play with Xiao Zhen. ”

The dog girl had a sad face, "Dongyue will be eight years old this year." It's not small, I wanted to send him to Zengfuzi's school, but ...... But I heard Master Zeng say that there are three months left at most, and he doesn't plan to open the school. Alas, it's so sad for me. ”

The great-master Wen Zhesang she said had also heard a little, and now the only school in the county that is still teaching is just that. It's a pity that she has been busy lately, and she only sent Dongxue to deliver something, in fact, she has never seen Master Zeng.

Wen Zhesang had a plan in her heart, and her eyes fell on Zhou Xiaozhen and the dog again, I don't know whether to tell the dog mother or to herself, "There are so many children in the county, how can they waste their time." Don't worry, the children will go to school this year. ”

The dog mother was overjoyed, and the fine lines in the corners of her eyes were filled with joy, "The adults have said so, my heart, I can finally let it go." I don't want anything, I just ask him to study more, and don't suffer in vain like me and his father in the future. ”

The temple has been renovated, red lanterns have been hung under the eaves, and the shopkeeper Hu has received a batch of old furniture from his friends and sent it to him.

On the day when Shantang was officially launched, Wen Zhesang asked people to send firecrackers sealed with red paper. The sound of firecrackers resounded in Qingzi Lane, and Zhou Gui was catching up with Xiu Mu this day, taking Zhou Xiaozhen to see the excitement.

The good hall is quite large, and there were originally several courtyards before and after, and when it was repaired, it was simply demolished because it was in the way. There are also a few pavilions for people to rest and enjoy the flowers, and the lotus pond in the backyard is also filled in as a place for children to play.

In the yamen, Wen Zhesang heard the faint sound of firecrackers, she put down the county chronicle, and when she was about to listen carefully, she asked Dongxue to run over happily and said, "My lord! My lord! It's Miss Mizuji's letter! ”