But it was also instantly that Zhao Chen denied his idea.
Lao Li is a fat middle-aged man with such a big cheek, so how could he look like a saint?
If the old head of Li was really the Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, with his performance in front of him, the Tang Dynasty would have been destroyed long ago.
The prosperous era of Zhenguan? It doesn’t exist!
Also, I have repeatedly made Lao Li so embarrassed, and in front of many people.
If the old head Li is really Li Shimin, I guess he would have cut himself off on the spot.
How could it still behave like that?
After thinking about it, Zhao Chen still felt that Lao Li was an imperial merchant and specialized in serving the royal family.
Otherwise, it would not be explained that he could live in the north.
"Didn't this news spread all over? Zhao Chen, don't you know?" Cheng Chumo asked curiously.
Nowadays, all rich people go to buy ice cubes.
That was the ice cube sold by the emperor, which was more precious than ordinary ice cubes.
Just when they came, Zheng He from the Zheng family in Xingyang had already bought 8888 kilograms of ice.
The carriages carrying ice from the palace were one after another, and there was no sign of them.
"I am quiet here and there are few customers, so I haven't heard of it." Zhao Chen explained.
"Hey, it's really quiet here. After I finish my meal, I will buy you two pounds of ice cubes."
"The ice in Dongshi is fifty cents per pound, and two pounds will cost hundreds of cents."
"Brothers, please treat you well!" Cheng Chumo said with a smile.
They want to make friends with Zhao Chen.
But if you pay for the meal, it will become a business.
So the two of them thought of giving Zhao Chen a gift.
One hundred documents are not much!
But Zhao Chen doesn't need it.
What kind of ice breaker, doesn’t he want as much as he wants?
Do you still have to pay for it?
"Don't buy these ice cubes, and your family should not buy these things."
"In the near future, these ice cubes will be stuffed on the street. If you need it, you can buy some." Zhao Chen said slowly.
"What?"
"Bad street?"
"Zhao Chen, are you sure you're not kidding us?"
"This ice cube was sold by the saint to raise food and money. How could it be a mess?"
The two of them were full of shock and it was hard to believe Zhao Chen's words at all.
Zhao Chen smiled and said that as an imperial merchant, Old Li must have already passed on this matter.
The price of ice cubes is about to plummet, so the saints naturally know it.
As for raising food and money, it is just a high-sounding excuse.
"Then you can buy some, but don't cry then!" Zhao Chen said casually.
He had already reminded the two that they believed it or not, but it had nothing to do with them.
The two of them were stunned for a moment, thinking that Zhao Chen was so sure.
I couldn't help but lose the idea of ​​buying ice.
"By the way, you two have eaten here for free so many times. I have something to do now that I need your help."
"Well, brother, just speak, Xiao Qin and I will definitely help you with it." Cheng Chumo patted his chest and said.
The food here is so delicious, he still wants to come and eat it every day.
Zhao Chen wants to help himself, so he must do it well.
Qin Huaiyu's mouth was filled with vegetables, and she couldn't speak at this moment. She kept nodding and said that she would definitely help.
Zhao Chen told the two that he needed a group of mining people.
Then he heard Cheng Chumo pat his chest and said, "Brother, I will find you as many people as you need."
"If you don't say anything else, you can control enough, and you are all honest and honest farmers."
There are large areas of land at Cheng Chumo's house, and people are all planted.
Now all the things that should be busy are too late.
It is also OK to help dig a mine for two months.
What's more, each person has a salary of fifty cents a month, which is more than what they earn from farming.
If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Chen wouldn't need too many people, Cheng Chumo would have wanted to send everyone over.
"It's about 500 people. Because the time is urgent and the task is heavy, it requires taking turns to mine day and night."
"When the mining is over, each person will have a bonus of 100 cents." Zhao Chen thought for a while and said.
"I've done this, I'll get out of these five hundred people alone."
"Bah, Lao Cheng, you are shameless, brother, I will do this job, I guarantee that everyone is a strong man, the kind who works hard and hard." Qin Huaiyu immediately refused.
This is a lot of money.
If they can win over those below them, they will definitely be grateful.
This is a life that makes money and makes people's hearts.
Even if the two have a very good relationship, they can't just say no.
"Xiao Qin, believe it or not, I beat you up!" Cheng Chumo raised his fist.
"Come on, think I'm afraid of you?" Qin Huaiyu was not showing weakness.
Both of them were from military generals, so their fists and feet were naturally not bad.
"Enough!" Zhao Chen scolded impatiently.
These two gangsters want to smash their tavern again?
"One of you two can give half of it, it's best to bring people here in these few days." Zhao Chen said.
"Don't worry, I will definitely ensure that you will be satisfied with me!" Cheng Chumo said, patting his chest.
"Brother, I dare not say anything else. I will definitely do this for you." Qin Huaiyu was not at a disadvantage.
...
After dinner, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaiyu put their shoulders on each other and walked home with their round belly.
They also need to discuss with their families about mobilizing manpower.
"Zhao Chen, I'm here to send you the mining documents!" Wei Zheng stood in the tavern and shouted in it.
Zhao Chen was having lunch break when he heard Wei Zheng's voice and opened his eyes with difficulty.
Why did so many people come to this afternoon?
Zhao Chen thought to himself.
He got up, yawned, walked to the tavern in front, and saw Wei Zheng sitting on the bench, drinking tea on his own.
"Old Wei!" Zhao Chen sat down aside, looking sleepy.
"Zhao Chen, this is a mining document, and it has been handled for you." Wei Zheng handed over a document and placed it in front of Zhao Chen.
He didn't talk much to Zhao Chen, and started drinking tea on his own.
Not to mention, the tea here in Zhao Chen is different from what they drink.
It is fragrant and elegant, slightly bitter in the mouth, and a little sweet when you enter the throat.
It's really a new way to make tea.
Wei Zheng also wanted to learn the tea making technique, which would surely shock everyone.
Zhao Chen looked at the mining documents in front of him.
There are four large seals on it.
The Ministry of Works of the Tang Dynasty sealed!
Chang'an Prefectural Yin Yin!
The seal of Chang'an County Magistrate!
Lantian County Magistrate’s Seal!
It's good if it's related. If he goes to these four seals by himself, don't mention whether they can be covered or not.
Even if it can be built, it won’t be thought of in less than half a year.
The imperial merchants are indeed very connected.
Perhaps, there is also the shadow of the priest behind this!
Zhao Chen thought to himself.
"Old Wei, I'll ask you a question, you have to answer truthfully!" Zhao Chen suddenly wanted to ask Lao Li's identity.
Seeing that Wei Zheng was here, he spoke.
Lao Wei is the butler of Lao Li, so he naturally knows Lao Li's identity.
"Well, ask." Wei Zheng was authentically sipping tea, thinking about learning the skills of making tea back.
Chapter completed!