Shen Qianzhong was very surprised that Huo Xi came back after changing so many things. The whole person was numb for a while.
"So much pepper, how did you get it back?"
Pepper is also considered a rare commodity. There is no pepper produced in this dynasty, and it is imported from overseas countries.
However, the sea ban has been lifted in recent years, and the most common thing that businessmen from overseas countries bring is pepper. There is also a lot of pepper in the tribute list.
Almost every merchant ship that came from Java and Sri Lanka came with tens of thousands of catties of pepper. In addition, Zheng He brought back a large amount of pepper from overseas, so that the warehouse of Shibo Division was full of pepper.
I heard that during the Chinese New Year last year, Emperor Yongkang not only rewarded the vassal princes, princesses, and royal relatives with pepper, but also rewarded the soldiers, thousands of households, and hundreds of households who participated in the "Battle of Jingnan" with two catties of pepper and a banner The soldiers rewarded a catty of pepper.
It can be seen that there are quite a lot of peppers in Beijing.
However, the boss even knows that there are too many peppers in the warehouse of Shibosi?
"Then there are so many peppers in Beijing, how can we still sell them in exchange for the two hundred shi?"
It is estimated that the price will not be sold. Shen Qianzhong was worried again.
"Why can't it be sold?" Huo Xi was not worried at all.
"Pepper is an important condiment now. Even if the imperial court rewards civil and military officials, how much can there be? How long can one person eat two catties? Besides, those who have not been rewarded are still eager to look forward to it? Others have it, but I don't. , anyone with a good face will try to find some pepper to buy."
"Even if there is a lot of pepper in Beijing, let's transport it to the north and sell it to the Central Plains. It can sell at least one tael of silver per catty. Anyway, I don't worry about it."
Shen Qianzhong thinks about it too.
Everyone is used to this pepper, just like the salt, it has become an indispensable seasoning in the kitchen. It must be sold.
It's him who has taken pictures.
He happily calculated how much money the boss could sell for the things he exchanged this time.
The silk and cotton cloth could not be sold at a high price in the Wei Dynasty, but if it was shipped out to sea and sold in Fanwai, it would be several times more profitable. That's a lot.
Yes, a lot. But seeing Wu Youcai doing it alone, Huo Xi felt a little embarrassed.
And she didn't expect to be careless this time, and was recognized by Wu Youcai on the street.
No, you have to avoid the limelight.
If Wu Youcai asks her about the source of the rock candy, or asks her to take her to find the noble master behind it, where can she become a different person?
I'm afraid I will suffer.
"Shopkeeper Shen, have you heard that Empress Xu is still in the palace?"
Shopkeeper Shen was a little stunned, why did he jump on Empress Xu while talking?
Nodding honestly: "I know." Is there anyone in Beijing who doesn't know about this? But what does this have to do with exchange?
Seeing that shopkeeper Shen didn't understand, Huo Xi explained to him.
Taizu and Empress Gao were buried together in the Xiaoling Mausoleum in the suburbs of Beijing. The first emperor Jianwen did not have a mausoleum, and he has not been buried until now. There are many discussions in the court. When Emperor Yongkang came to power, he did not build a mausoleum for himself and Empress Xu in the suburbs of Beijing. Is this not obvious enough?
It seems that the emperor has made up his mind, and he really wants to move the capital.
"I'm planning to go to Beiping to set up more properties there. I'll also take a look at the few shops we opened in the north last year."
By the way, avoid Wu Youcai.
Shen Qianzhong understood, and he also felt that this trip was very necessary. If everyone came to their senses, the land price in Shuntian Mansion might be raised by everyone. But, does the boss go alone?
Huo Xi shook his head: "You can't leave. Now that Uncle is gone, and Uncle Yu is gone, and you are even busier. You have to stay in the capital."
Shen Qian nodded, he really couldn't leave. After agreeing, the two started to make some preparations. Anyway, if you go all the way to the north, you have to bring some goods from the south.
Can't you earn back the expenses of this trip?
Huo Xi went back to Zhuangzi.
Huo Erhuai and Yang Shi disagreed when they learned that she wanted to go to the north alone.
Yang Fu is gone, and this child is going too. Yang Fu is okay, the people in the boat are another man. Huo Xi is a girl, and the husband and wife do not agree with her traveling far away.
But Huo Xi has made up his mind. Seeing that he couldn't talk to her, Huo Erhuai said he would go with her.
Huo Xi did not agree. There are too many things at home now, and her father can't leave.
"Father, you have to stay. You need to take care of everything in the capital. And you have to keep an eye on the two households of the Huo family. It's hard for mother to deal with them." There is also a fourth household, who didn't go to the capital this time for some reason. Come find a job.
In case they see that Da Fang and San Fang are earning money, they also come to find them, but the Yang family can't deal with them.
After hearing this, Huo Erhuai felt that Xi'er was right.
The people of Huo's family don't even look down on him, and they don't even listen to what the mother said. I had no choice but to nod in response.
"Father, don't worry, I will bring Tayue with me, and I will also bring two stewards, and Vanilla and Xia He will follow me. Let's go, and if it is fast, we will be back in two or three months."
Seeing that she had made up her mind, the couple didn't say anything more. Just prepare everything for her.
Huo Xi took a boatload of grain and glutinous rice from Zhuangzi's cellar, and brought two women who were good at raising silkworms in Zhuangzi.
After explaining to the three Zhuangzi, he took Yang Shi and An An back to the city.
Huo Xi is going north, and Huo Nian has no one close to him. Yang Shi and Huo Erhuai were worried, and returned to the city with their children.
Knowing that her sister was going out and going for a long time, Huo Nian lost her temper for two days.
didn't speak, just followed her like a little tail, and slept on her bed, unable to drive her away.
"My sister will be back soon. I've been there this time, and I promise to stay by your side in the future. I won't go anywhere, okay?"
Seeing that he was pouting and not speaking, he continued to coax: "Besides, you have to study in the school now, and you have to do your homework with Mr. Qin when you come back. Sooner or later, you will practice kung fu with Zhuifeng. How can you miss your sister?"
"Why can't I work hard! As long as I go home and see my sister at home, I will be happy to see you every day. But if you go out, where will I go to see you!"
roared twice, unhappy. As soon as he finished speaking, he felt wronged and started dropping golden beans.
Huo Xi's heart ached so badly.
coaxed him for a long time. In the end, I coaxed people to sleep, but I didn't coax them well.
Uncle is gone, uncle is gone, sister is going too, Huo Nian is in a terrible mood, he has been crying for two days, his Chinese and martial arts classes have been sluggish, and the meals in the school are not good.
Huo Xi felt sorry for him, and stayed with him for two days, took him to swim in the lake to see the scenery, ate various snacks, and promised various benefits, so he managed to coax him well.
Before leaving, tell Zhufeng to be optimistic about Huo Nian.
Zhufeng nods in response.
If the four brothers hadn’t had masters, they would have continued to hide in the darkness, like a refugee mountaineer, unable to see the light. Today is such a good day, I will cherish it.
Huo Xi finally headed north with two ships full of goods.
Three days later, we arrived at Huai'an Wharf.