The next day, Zhou Hai discussed with Zhang Cui.

Zhou Hai asked, "With so many treasures, what are your plans for the future?" ”

Zhang Cui said: "I don't know! But I know that in the past, I was poor, and I didn't have any plans, and I didn't dare to plan. Now that you're rich, you have to plan well. ”

Zhou Hai said: "That's right. I thought about it, there are only three ways to go: either buy land, or do business, or take some money and donate a government to become an official. ”

Zhang Cui said "um", which can be regarded as agreeing.

Zhou Hai said: "I don't want to buy land, I don't want to stay in the countryside all the time, I'm fed up with the countryside. I want to go to the city to do business, and use these treasures as capital and do some business. ”

Zhang Cui was surprised and said: "If you don't buy land, I agree." But when you say business, it's a bit mysterious, you have never done business, how can you be in business? It is better to donate to the real official, receive the salary on time, and ensure a stable income during drought and flood. ”

Zhou Hai said: "Steady? It's not stable. Nowadays, officialdom is not easy to mix. The court is dark, traitors are in charge, the water is very deep, and if you don't pay attention to it, you may be dealt with or even sentenced. ”

When Zhang Cui heard this, she was a little shocked.

Zhou Hai continued: "Although I don't know how to do business, I can learn by doing, how can anyone be born with the truth? In the future, when Shao'er grows up, he will be sent to study abroad, specialize in business, and be his successor. ”

After that, he took a deep breath of leaf hookah, circulating in his nasal cavity and chest cavity. Then, puffs of thick smoke came out of his mouth, and then drifted into the air, forming one circle after another.

Zhang Cui looked at her husband and didn't know what to say. After all, she is a woman's family, and her knowledge is naturally shorter. But she also knows that her husband is right, being an official is beautiful on the surface, but there is a lot of pressure behind the scenes.

Some of the officials saw him on the stage today, showing off his might; If you don't get it right tomorrow, if you slip under your feet, you may slide into the abyss. may be cut to civilian office, or even sentenced to death, even as good as ordinary people.

Reason, it is indeed this principle.

So, Zhang Cui followed her husband and said, "Yes! It is true that being an official is not doing business well. When an official is frightened, it is not appropriate. Just do some business, live a more comfortable life, a hundred times better than being an official. Donating a false official in the future also has status. ”

Zhou Hai nodded, agreeing.

The two finally came to an agreement.

Zhou Hai said: "We want to ask my father's opinion on this idea, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Cui said: "Okay! These treasures were discovered by my father. Dad didn't keep it for himself, but brought it back without concealment, and really treated us as relatives. Yes, we should listen to him. ”

Zhou Hai said: "Moreover, before my father died, he also said that he wanted us to listen to my father more. ”

Zhang Cui said: "Then you go quickly, invite your father here, and see what he says." ”

Lu Gui was chopping wood outside the house, sweating profusely.

Zhou Hai came out and said, "Dad, don't work too hard!" Take a break, I've got something to discuss with you. ”

Lu Gui smiled and said, "Good, good!" Before winter arrives, chop the firewood first and put it away to burn. Then he stopped what he was doing, wiped his sweat with a towel draped over his body, and then went into the house.

Zhou Hai took the stool, blew the dust on it, and asked Lu Gui to sit down.

Lu Gui asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhou Hai said: "Dad, you have dug up so many treasures, I thank you in advance!" ”

Lu Gui said: "Thank you? The family does not speak two words. ”

Zhou Hai said: "Dad, we should thank you. We wouldn't be rich without you. ”

Lu Gui said: "Did you tell me to come into the house and say this?" Then you don't need it. ”

With that, he got up and went to chop wood again.

Zhou Hai said: "Dad, don't leave your old man!" We would like to discuss with you that it is not safe to keep these treasures at home and be remembered by thieves, so it is better to take them out and do something. ”

Lu Gui sat down again and said, "It is worth affirming to have such an idea. What do you want to do? ”

Zhou Hai said: "We are at a loss, and we don't know!" You have followed my father for many years and have seen a lot of the world, what do you think is the right thing to do? ”

Lu Gui said: "I hope in my heart that you will inherit your father's legacy. ”

After that, Lu Gui glanced at Zhou Hai and saw Zhou Hai's expression.

Lu Gui said: "Mr. Zhou also got a windfall, and he used it to do business. Most of the money earned was used to help those in need. Mr. Zhou's ambitions and aspirations now depend on you to realize. ”

When Zhou Hai heard this, he reacted and said, "Dad, your thoughts coincide with mine. I want to be like my father, follow his example, and be a respected businessman. ”

Lu Gui had a smile on his face and said praisedly: "You really don't lose a good son!" Ambitious, ambitious, and hopeful, not to be disturbed by the outside world. ”

Zhou Hai nodded and said, "I know." Tomorrow I will go to Hezhou and inquire about suitable shops. If there's a suitable one, I'll buy it. Dad, you stay at home and guard, what do you think? ”

Lu Gui said: "This is very good! It's just that you've never been far away, and now you're going out alone, I'm worried that no one will accompany you, can you? ”

Zhou Hai said: "I can do it, don't worry." ”

Everything has been decided.

Early the next morning, Zhou Hai said goodbye to his family and secretly went to Hezhou to quietly look for a store.

Hezhou, formerly known as Zhongzhou, was named because there was an ancient bell and drum tower in the central square.

Later, Zhongzhou was renamed Hezhou, which was modified by its special geographical location.

Zhongzhou is an important transportation hub, bordering Bazhou in the north, Shancheng in the south, Douzhou in the east, Tongzhou in the west, and north in the south, becoming the link between the east and the west, the north and the south.

Although it is not as lively as Yunzhou, it is obviously an important town.

Heel, the original meaning refers to a person's heel, which is also the part of the human body that bears weight, which shows its importance.

Taking this as an extension, by the meaning of "heel", "heavy" and "heel" have the same sound, so the name heel state.

Although the city of Hezhou is not far away, due to the conditions, Zhou Hai has never been here.

This time, he was alone, and it felt very strange to go far away. I saw Hezhou, outside the city, Lin Gong Fanyu, Biwa Zhuyong, which is not comparable to the countryside.

Eating, drinking, playing games, and the lights are bright, and they are also very different from the countryside.

Zhou Hai found a clean hotel and stayed there. That night, the rest was neat, and there was nothing to say all night. Early the next morning, wash up, eat, finish, and wander the streets.

Walking on the street, I saw people coming and going, and there were shops everywhere, including noodle restaurants, tobacco houses, inns, restaurants, pawnshops, blacksmith shops, and grocery stores...... One by one, one by one, and they can't be counted.

Heel state merchants are superstitious. Almost all shops have statues of gods on the walls of the doors and houses for worship all year round. Big shops have big statues, and small shops have small statues. It's as if there is no statue of the gods, and there is no backbone.

The candle that has not been extinguished for many years, one on one side, swayed in front of the statue.

In front of each statue, there is a small piece of spirit plaque, on which is written "Five Lords and Five Emperors".

Although many people don't know what kind of gods the five lords and five emperors are, they see the extremely ugly and fierce appearance, and guess that it may be the god who dominates the fate of the world.

In the daily shop, there are both small prostrations and large sacrifices.

In small worship, that is, on special days, such as opening the door to welcome business, the shopkeeper's birthday, etc., except for those on duty, the rest of the people go to the statue of the god, burn incense and paper, offer sacrifices, and ask for good luck.

Usually pray, a little more often.

And the great sacrifice is not carried out easily. It will only be held when there is a big profit, or a big loss.

When there is a big profit, you will make a lot of money, win a lot of profit, worship the gods, and continue to bless and make a lot of money.

When there is a big loss, the product is unsalable, and the money is greatly damaged. I hope that the gods will bless, and the sales will be smooth and come back to life.

At that time, the business will be closed, from the shopkeeper to the apprentice, all the people in the store will not be pulled down, and everyone must participate.

It can be described as pouring out of the nest and being very lively.

Zhou Hai walked and looked at the shops, worship, or sacrifice. He looked left and right, looking around to see the excitement.

Walking, walking. Unintentionally, I came to Zijin Street.

Zijin Street is one of the most prosperous streets in the city. It is very popular, and the store is the most valuable.

Not far ahead, Zhou Hai saw a group of people around. I thought it was strange, so I walked straight over.

When I looked, there was a notice posted on the wall, and there were even people reading it aloud. The main content of the notice is that nine shops are for sale.

When Zhou Hai heard this, it was exactly what he meant, and he suddenly came to his senses. In order to find out what was going on, Zhou Hai asked someone to inquire carefully.

Standing next to him, an old man named Lu An, who knew the owner of the shop, lived opposite the shop, and happened to know the inside story. See Zhou Hai to inquire and talk about the past.

It turned out that the owner of these nine shops was named Lu Xuan. Extremely smart and capable, proficient in business trading, so that the wealth is rolling in, and he has saved a solid family foundation.

Lu Jian lost his wife at an early age and did not remarry. But there was an only son named Lu Kun. Fat, white and tender. Lu Jian was pampered by Lu Kun and developed the habit of Lu Kun being lazy and lazy.

I wanted to pin my hopes on my son, inherit the ancestral business, and make the business bigger.

Who knows, Lu Kun is idle, lazy and tired, and he doesn't think about it at all.

In the business field, he can't be found. But in Fengyue Field, such as a wine store or a brothel, he can be seen everywhere to show his skills.

Lu Kun only knows all day long, eating, drinking, gambling, prostitution, gambling, and opium, where does he still have the energy to do business?

One day, Lu Jian was extremely angry and brought Lu Kun back, wanting to teach him a lesson. Who wanted to wait for Lu Jian to speak, Lu Kun was anti-guest-oriented, but reprimanded his father.

Lu Jian was angry and slapped his son. Lu Su was not convinced, had an argument with his father, and finally beat his father, beating Lu Jian all over.

Seeing his son, who was so uncompetitive, didn't study well, and didn't do his job, Lu Jian was so angry that he spat blood, and he didn't slow down in one breath, and he was angry to death.