However, Ruan Yuping didn't care. I've been doing business in the city for so long, and I've met all kinds of strange guests, not to mention that the other party is just a delicate little daughter-in-law, which is nothing at all.

She likes to watch it, so let her see it, anyway, she won't lose a few taels of meat because of it. What's more, she wants affordability. Now there are fifty taels less, which is a great joy.

I think it's for Ye Feng's sake.

You must know that these shops were specially approved by the county to be built, because Ye Feng and Chen Jifa still gave a certain amount of silver. Therefore, Tao Zhixian was happy, waved his hand, and directly completed the title deed in advance, as long as the merchant paid the silver, he could get the title deed.

Even if you look at the whole country, there is no such good thing. And there are no taxes to pay here, so it's a great place for businessmen to dream of doing business.

Now, as long as it is mentioned that the new commercial street of Chenjiacun, the first thing that comes to people's minds is the "most" it has created.

First, it is the largest and longest commercial street in the country. In addition to the capital, it is the largest commercial street center in the country. And this is only a new commercial street, as well as the two streets that were built before Chenjia Village.

Crucially, it's just a village.

The second is the commercial street where the shops are sold out the fastest. In other places, including the capital, all the shops were built first, and then people were selected. However, Chenjiacun set a precedent for paying a deposit before building a shop. What's more, the shops were all sold out before they were built.

As for others, there are many more, such as good environment, expensive price, and so on. As long as it can't compare with other places, the people of Chenjia Village will proudly add that we are talking about the village.

Looking at the whole country, where is there a second such village?

After handing over the silver and looking at the title deed covered with a bright red seal, the Zhang family and the Li family were full of smiles. Although the money was handed over before it was hot, they now had a big shop.

Just this shop, it will definitely be a hen that lays eggs in the future.

So, after politely rejecting the little daughter-in-law's offer to go back in the carriage with her, as soon as she left, Chang and Li went into the house again, and began to think of where to put the tables and chairs and where to put the counters.

When I entered the room again, I began to look at the layout and settings inside. Except for a few bamboo products, the rest of these furniture are all wood products, and they are all coated with a layer of varnish, which looks very high-grade.

What's even more surprising is that all the rooms in the house have bathrooms. In other words, there will be no need to rush to the toilet in the future. Ruan Dalang even took a few children and began to pick a room.

Compared with a few people who were in a hurry to pick a room, Ruan Yuping especially loved the shelf in the courtyard. The shelves are made of wood, which is very artistically built. Underneath the shelves are two bamboo rocking chairs and two unknown saplings.

"What kind of flower is this? It's pretty handsome to look at," Zhang asked. Anyway, she didn't think she would live here, so she didn't go to see the house with Li and Ruan Dalang, but tried the rocking chair.

"Well, this chair is nice and comfortable." Zhang's swaying, quite enjoyable, made the Li family who came out of the room shake for a while.

It's just that even the Li family didn't know about the Zhang family's problem this time, but Ruan Yuping thought about it, and then said uncertainly: "I think it's one of the three new seeds rewarded by the emperor." ”

Ye Feng told her last time that he was too busy when the watermelons and carrots were ripe, and he forgot the promise he had made to let them taste the watermelons when they were ripe, so he gave them two grape seedlings to apologize.

"Really? It's just, I can't see what's good about it. ”

"Oh, by the way, I remember, it's called grapes, and it's a fruit from other lands. According to Ye Feng, this grape is a bunch of grapes one by one, which is very sweet, and he said that he will be able to climb this shelf and start bearing fruit in about next year. Ruan Yuping said according to her recollections.

"Will this shop still sell noodles after that?" Zhang asked directly.

As for what Li had previously discussed with her, the shop in the city was to change to sell groceries. It's just that Li also said that let her and her wife stay there and enjoy Qingfu.

However, she is a person who simply cannot be idle. And when this new shop opened, she didn't help, and she always felt that it was not a taste. It was so uncomfortable for her to sit in the shop all day and sell groceries.

But she knew in her heart that the Li family also had good intentions, thinking that she had worked hard during this time, and she would not have to work hard in the future. Even the remuneration was agreed, as long as she wanted, two taels of silver a month, and she didn't have to do anything, just sell groceries.

Ruan Yuping didn't know these thoughts of the Zhang family, and blurted out: "Naturally, I still have to sell noodles, but Ye Feng introduced me to a new kind of business, and I will carry it out together when the time comes." ”

Hearing that he still had to sell noodles, Zhang's heart was much more relieved, and he felt that he still had a place to play. I heard that there was a new deal, which was introduced by Ye Feng, so he asked curiously: "What is the deal, let's hear about it." ”

She naturally saw the little daughter-in-law's eyes just now, and if she was to change to someone else, she would have scolded her a long time ago. It's just that this matter is related to Ye Feng, so she endured it.

To be honest, she originally had the same idea as Ruan Dalang, that is, to match Ye Feng and Ruan Yuping. After all, the two have known each other for a long time, and they both like to do business, and they are both smart people, so they can't be matched anymore.

It's a pity that the Ruan family has already decided where to be the next generation.

However, now Ye Feng has reserved a shop for them, and he is still so forward. In the end, she received fifty taels of silver less, and now she gave her ideas to do business, and she had some expectations.

Ruan Yuping said directly: "Sell food." ”

When Li and Zhang heard this, they were a little disappointed, they thought that the business that a smart person like Ye Feng said must be a particularly good idea, but they didn't know that it was just selling food.

It's just that this guy who sells noodles and meals is too late, and he won't be busy to death when the time comes. Moreover, they are still reluctant to ask the chef to help, and they always feel that it is a waste of money.

"The food we're going to sell is different from the normal food." Seeing that a few people were so disappointed, Ruan Yuping said with a smile, "The general meal is to go to the store and eat according to what you like, and then fry it fresh, right?" ”

Hearing this, Li and Zhang nodded, and Ruan Yuping continued: "However, this is very time-consuming. Especially just a few of us, we can't keep it busy. So, we're ready to sell packages. ”

"Package? What is a package? Can't you order food? ”

"You're not entirely right. The set meal is that we cook the rice in advance and keep it warm in the pot. Also prepare the dish in advance and put it on the stove to heat. When guests come in, they order noodles if they like noodles, and if they like to eat, they order food. As for what you like to eat, take it yourself, anyway, a bowl of rice, a meat and a vegetarian thirty wen. ”

The Li family and the Zhang family deserved to have made a deal, and as soon as Ruan Yuping said it, she immediately understood. Indeed, this business is very well done.

The first is that it doesn't take a lot of time during the day, just wash and cut the dishes the night before, and get up in the morning to make them. When the guests come, they tell them what they want to eat, and then send someone to serve them well.

Secondly, it can perfectly solve the problem that there was no food to sell in the shop before. Ever since they started selling noodles, there have always been people asking if they sell food or not. After all, not everyone likes to eat noodles.

Now, there is one more business, there are many people here, and customers are willing to pay money, and the business should not be bad.

"I think we can also let Da Lang drive to the city every day to buy some braised pork and put it in the shop, and then buy some wine to put away, if anyone wants it, it won't be gone." Zhang was thoroughly inspired.

Li said: "Well, this is a good idea, but ah, there is no need to go to the city at all, what is available in the city now, and basically all of them are sold in Chenjia Village." ”

"That's good, it's too far away from the city, and it's a hassle to come and go."

The few of them discussed it again, and then they still went back to the city to do business.

In this way, everything is going according to plan, construction.

It wasn't until the end of February of the following year that Tao Zhixian received an urgent letter from the imperial court, saying that a working group composed of several departments of the imperial court had set off a few days earlier and was heading towards Qingshan Town.

The purpose of this visit is, first, to inspect the real situation in the rural areas of the country, and second, to focus on the economic situation of Chenjia Village, and in particular, to conscientiously sum up its experience and methods and popularize them throughout the country as much as possible.

And it all started because of a small handful of noodles.

It is said that since the queen mother's body has recovered, the people in the palace have been waiting carefully, for fear that something will go wrong. This day is her thousand autumns, and according to the prescribed actions, she is going to make longevity noodles.

Don't look at it in the palace, this custom is the same as the folk, it still exists.

Originally, the noodle master was also a master, and everything was prepared in advance, so there was no problem. Something should have happened this night, and it rained heavily in the middle of the night.

It rained, and the wind blew very unreasonably.

If you want to put it on hold in normal times, that's it, it's just a storm. The people in the palace, whether it is the little girl or the emperor himself, naturally have a lot of knowledge in the wind and rain.

It's just that the Queen Mother has been a little sensitive since she recovered from her illness. Seeing that the rain was falling so heavily and the wind was blowing strangely, he said to the emperor worriedly: "We live in this palace, so naturally the wind can't blow the rain or get wet, but I don't know how the people live their lives." ”

As soon as the words fell, a loud noise was heard, which frightened the two of them.

After a while, someone came to report that there was a big hole in the roof of the imperial dining room, and the ingredients in it were naturally messed up by the rain, and they couldn't be eaten at all.

comforted the queen mother a few words, and said that he would organize people to go to various villages across the country to see and observe the people's feelings, and the emperor went back to the palace with a gloomy face.

Hmph, this kind of thing can happen in the palace.

That night, many ministers were urgently summoned to the palace. Originally, because of the inconvenience of the wind and rain, they still had a lot of complaints, but as soon as they saw Emperor Tieqing's face, they closed their mouths in amusement, and they didn't dare to come out. They knew in their hearts that this time someone was going to be unlucky.

Not to mention that there must be an urgent matter to be summoned into the palace on this stormy night, tomorrow alone is the birthday of the Queen Mother, and she is just right, which is somewhat taboo. disturbed the two of Yaxing, that person is only afraid that he will be more auspicious.

Sure enough, after the emperor reprimanded the corrupt officials with a gloomy face, he said: "I only then know that these people have reached out to the palace. Hehe, a gust of wind blew, and the roof of the imperial dining room was torn off, so is it my turn to sleep tomorrow? ”

Although it is not explicitly stated, the meaning is clear, that is, some people are insatiable. Since they dare to be greedy for the money to build the palace, what about the money of the common people?

And there is another layer of scary meaning in this statement, that is, someone wants to force the palace.

The crowd didn't dare to say anything, so they were so frightened that they all knelt down. It's too serious to say that this matter is too serious. This time, no matter who stands on it, it is estimated that if you don't die, you will have to take off a layer of skin.

After scolding people, the emperor's mood eased a little, and then he named a few people, and asked them to go back to prepare immediately, and then set off for Qingshan County after congratulating the queen mother.

Then, there was no more, and most of them were asked to leave immediately.

The next day, the Queen Mother's Qianqiu banquet went on as usual. The officials sat in the hall, silently looking at the empty tables, which were soon to be removed, and mourned in their hearts.

If nothing else, these people will never appear in the court again for the rest of their lives. After thinking about it, I suddenly felt a little sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox. The people sitting here are not clean on their butts, and who knows if it will be their turn next time?

After thinking about it, I decided that I would have to converge for a long time to come.

Although the imperial dining room was turned upside down, many dishes were still served as promised. It's just that the longevity noodles are too late to do.

However, Gonggong Xu was not afraid, anyway, the Queen Mother repeatedly stated that no matter what the dishes were made, they would not be blamed. Moreover, he succeeded in finding a replacement, which was silver silk noodles from Qingshan County.

And Gonggong Liu, who was serving in front of the emperor, had already told him that as soon as this birthday banquet was over, there would be a working group to go to this county to do business.

Then he presented this silver silk face now, and there was no problem in thinking about it.

However, he actually still had a trace of uneasiness in his heart. After all, sitting on it now is the most powerful man in the country, turning his hands into clouds and his hands into rain. Many times, a single sentence can decide the fate of too many people. But you can't resist yet, and you still have to kneel and thank you.

As the saying goes, thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace.

And the man he is serving now is the one who raised the most powerful man in the country. If she is not happy, that person will naturally not be happy.

Empress Dowager Guo took the jasper bowl, and before she ate it, she frowned and asked, "What kind of noodles is this, the mourning family has never seen it." How does it look different from usual? ”

Hearing this, Gonggong Xu was shocked into a cold sweat, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Back to the Queen Mother, all the noodles prepared yesterday have been ...... This is the silver silk noodles produced in Qingshan County, which is the most delicious. ”

"Silverface? This side looks very good, as thin as a hair, and it deserves the name. Just don't know what it tastes like? Empress Dowager Guo said, and put a few noodles with chopsticks and put them in her mouth.

"Well, yes, yes, it's just that this silver noodle is transported from such a long distance, won't it be broken?" This time, even the emperor asked. Besides, if he eats a bite of longevity noodles for the Queen Mother, he will not allow the people to lose money.

Moreover, he felt in a trance how the county of Qingshan County was so familiar.

Seeing that no one answered, Bai Zhixian stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, this silver silk noodle is not an ordinary noodle, it has been dried in advance, and it will not spoil even if it is left for half a year." If you want to eat it, it's as simple as boiling the water and putting the noodles in and boiling for a while. ”

Half a year ago, he received this dried noodles from Qingshan County from Ye Feng. It was really new at first. But, slowly, I don't think it's enough. The only benefit is that it lasts a long time and is easy to eat.

But when the emperor heard this, he suddenly thought of something, and suddenly stood up and pointed at Bai Zhixian and said, "What do you say, say it again!" Bai Zhixian was startled, but he felt inexplicable, he didn't say anything wrong.

was about to explain, but he heard the emperor say: "Is Aiqing's words true?" ”

Seeing that the emperor was so excited, Bai Zhixian hurriedly said: "What Weichen said is true, and he doesn't dare to speak nonsense." As he spoke, he glanced at Gonggong Xu.

Seeing this, Gonggong Xu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the old slave will go to the imperial dining room to bring the remaining silver silk noodles." ”

The person in charge of building the house is the sworn enemy of Gonggong Xu, but he has the most profound background. Gonggong Xu has been serving by the Queen Mother's side for so many years, and he still can't be moved. But this person was also too arrogant, and he couldn't see that Bai Zhixian was infinitely beautiful in front of the emperor, so he designed to harm Bai Zhixian once.

Naturally, a person like Bai Zhixian who holds a grudge will not let go of such a good opportunity last night. first participated in his book painlessly, and then discussed with Gonggong Xu to serve this silver silk noodles to the Queen Mother to eat.

Father-in-law Xu knew that this opportunity was excellent, so he naturally would not let it go. And it is rumored that the person was taken away from the house by Dali Temple overnight last night, and today's banquet is gone, it seems that the rumors are true.

Since Bai Zhixian helped him get rid of the enemy, he naturally wanted to repay the other party's favor. And for him, it was just a gesture and there was no danger. Even if something happened in the future, he just recommended a meal for the Queen Mother.

trotted all the way and brought in the silver silk noodles that had been prepared a long time ago, and gave a handful to the queen mother, queen, and emperor, and then he retreated steadily. He is no longer needed in the future, and Bai Zhixian can handle it.

Moreover, this is a performance moment that belongs to Shirachi Prefecture.

After looking at this silver silk noodles repeatedly for a long time, the emperor suddenly felt good and said, "Bai Aiqing, this is the silver silk noodles you said?" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty, this noodle also has a name, also called dried noodles. Because after this noodle is done, it needs to be hung on a bamboo pole to dry. After it is dried, it is harvested and cut into such a neat shape before being sold. ”

Bai Zhi County is worthy of being a master of performing arts, and from beginning to end, he only knows that this is food, and there is no other use.

But in fact, a few days ago, Gu Xixi's unintentional words completely woke him up. It's just that he has been suffering from not having a suitable opportunity, and he is afraid that the emperor will suspect that he has different intentions.

And last night's heavy rain simply helped him a lot, and it can be said that even God is helping him. Therefore, he sent the noodles to Duke Xu's mansion overnight and taught him a few more words, which led to the scene just now.

"Then this somen can really be stored for half a year without rotting?" The emperor pressed back and asked, this was the focus of his attention. As soon as he said this, most of the people present had already guessed the emperor's intentions.

The eyes of the people in the military department were even straighter, as if they had discovered a new continent.

Bai Zhixian said: "Yes, Your Majesty, Weichen thought it was fake when he heard it before, but Weichen's family asked many people out of curiosity, and they all said it was true. ”

"Good, good, good!" After saying three good things in a row, the emperor said: "Zhong Aiqing, think about it, if this somen can be sent to the front line, then won't our soldiers be able to eat hot food at any time?" ”

As he spoke, he looked straight at Bai Zhixian and said, "You quickly find out who made this, and I asked him to make this somen in large quantities and send it to the army." ”

Seeing that the emperor finally got to the point, Bai Zhixian said: "Your Majesty, this person Weichen knows, and it is also made for him to make noodles, but Weichen has a suggestion, and I ask the emperor for permission." ”

The emperor is in a good mood, so naturally he can say anything.

With permission, Bai Zhixian said: "This person is in Chenjia Village, Qingshan County, and Weichen knew him when he was in office, and by chance he even recognized him as a righteous son." Weichen felt that since he wanted to make this kind of noodles in large quantities, he naturally couldn't do it alone. And there are many villages in the vicinity, and the peasants are not doing very well. Instead, let him recruit a large number of people from nearby villages to help make noodles and pay them, so that he can kill two birds with one stone. ”

As a result, the emperor naturally agreed, and asked the relevant departments to allocate enough silver to fully support Ye Feng in making noodles in large quantities.

And Bai Zhi County naturally won praise again.

On the other side, Tao Zhixian got a secret order and hurriedly went to Chenjia Village, pulling Ye Feng and Chen Jifa to give thousands of instructions. He is now in a critical period, and this time it is an official from the imperial court, not Bai Zhi County, he still needs to behave well.

After taking a look around the village, he completely relieved himself, and there was absolutely no second one in the whole country for a village of this level.

Unbeknownst to him, he had just breathed a sigh of relief, and the second secret order had also arrived.

So, he hurriedly ran to Chenjia Village again, found Ye Feng and Chen Jifa, and then said, "Your noodles have been sold to the capital." Yesterday, I won the emperor's appreciation, saying that I want you to make a large number of them, and then transport them all to the army to support the front-line soldiers. ”

After taking a sip of water, he said, "The emperor means to let you build another big workshop and recruit farmers who have no income in the surrounding area to come and help." As for the silver, don't worry, the emperor will send someone to deliver it immediately. And ah, it is estimated that a lot of people will come to donate flour voluntarily recently, so hurry up and get ready. ”

As soon as Tao Zhixian left, Chen Jifa and Ye Feng glanced at each other, and they both saw a little helplessness in each other's eyes. They just wanted to seek some benefits for the villagers of Chenjia Village, and they alarmed the imperial court.

Well, now it's okay to refuse, after all, it involves the soldiers on the front line. Moreover, it seems somewhat selfish to be just for one village.

Nanmu Village and Qingzhu Village have already developed, and they are no longer suitable for building such large-scale workshops. However, Ye Feng and Chen Jifa didn't want this workshop to be too far away from Chenjia Village, otherwise it would be difficult to guide.

However, it is true that there are too few villages to choose from, some of which are too small, and some of which are too large and too far away. If a workshop is built out of thin air, it will be difficult for the peasants who are far away to stay......

After thinking about it, there were a lot of problems, which made Ye Feng and Chen Jifa annoyed to death, and they couldn't wait to escape from here immediately and no longer care about this matter.

However, judging from Tao Zhixian's words, this matter is inseparable from Bai Zhi County. Moreover, the emperor also knows about it, and has sent a working group composed of various ministries down to inspect and guide.

In other words, no matter how difficult it is, they can only continue with the bite of the head, and they must complete the task with quality and quantity.

Because, the logic of this time and space is that the things arranged by the emperor are big things and cannot be disobeyed. It is the duty to do well, and it is the right thing to do. If you don't do it well, just wait for punishment.

And this punishment is likely to be a loss of the head.