It will be difficult for future generations to understand Widow Zhang's persistence. She is equivalent to a poor person who owns a million-dollar property.
It is impossible to sell the ancestral house in Xinlingfang, but her family's business is also declining day by day.
Especially after looking at her shop, Ye An discovered the problem. The location of Zhang's shop was quite good. Although it was a shop that started in his own house, it was a shop facing the street.
There are many types of medicinal materials sold, but most of them are the most common common medicinal materials on the market, such as licorice, dandelion, chrysanthemum, and other medicinal materials that clear away heat and detoxify.
This is the crux of the matter. The price of low-end medicinal materials does not have an advantage at all. Once we encounter a situation where the supply of medicinal materials from other places is blocked, as Uncle Ge San said, there will definitely be problems in operations.
The Zhang family has no secondary industry or side business, and its ability to withstand risks is too weak.
At present, the supply of medicinal materials on Sichuan-Shaanxi Fourth Road is scarce, and of course they are only used by large pharmacies. Small pharmacies can only rely on inventory to support themselves. Those that cannot support themselves will have to close down.
The Zhang family is one of these small pharmacies. Faced with the oncoming risks, they have no choice but to borrow money to purchase medicinal materials and barely maintain the pharmacies' business.
Of course, this is just to keep the drug store open. Once it closes down, it will be very difficult to make a comeback. It is also beneficial to maintain the reputation, but it will do more harm than good, and it will not be possible in the long run.
Ye An is a person who turns waste into treasure. Looking at the not-so-good medicinal materials in the shop and the empty scene, Ye An sighed and said: "Sister-in-law Zhang should close this medicinal material shop!"
Seeing Widow Zhang's mouth open and about to cry again, Ye An quickly said: "I'm afraid your store has been suppressed by someone else. You said these medicinal materials were sent by Sichuan merchants who have been supplying to your family. But from
Judging from the appearance, even a layman like me knows that it is already unsaleable, let alone a home for patients who receive medicine all year round? Furthermore, the medicinal materials from Sichuan-Shaanxi Fourth Road are in great demand this year, and the documents from Sinong Temple will not
There is something wrong.”
Knowing that Ye An was the young minister of Sinong Temple, Uncle Ge asked out of curiosity: "Master Hou, does Sinong Temple still care about medicinal materials?"
Ye An shook his head: "Sinong Temple doesn't care about medicinal materials, but the medicinal fields are under the jurisdiction of Sinong Temple. This year, the Sichuan Chinese medicine fields have dropped sharply, not because of the unfavorable weather, but because the mountain people are collecting more herbs.
Po Feng, Sister-in-law Zhang is in the business of medicinal materials, so she naturally knows that the medicinal materials in the mountains are much better than those in the medicinal fields..."
Widow Zhang came back to her senses, a shocked expression immediately appeared on her face, and then she gritted her teeth and said: "So, it was Qian Sandou who deceived my orphan and widowed mother?!"
Uncle Ge San frowned and said: "Qian Sandou and your damn man are brothers who are in charge. His family is what it is today thanks to the help of your Zhang family. He should not harm your Zhang family like this."
Widow Zhang suddenly whispered: "It shouldn't be possible. A few days ago, he sent people to bring rice, noodles and meat, as well as about ten books, saying they were for the two boys at home to start their studies.
Needless to say, the favor of these books alone is not small. If you have the intention to harm me, you shouldn’t do this, is it possible that you feel guilty?"
Ye An frowned and said: "Sister-in-law Zhang, what do you lack most now? Why did he send rice, noodles and meat instead of money? The price of books is not low. As long as you have a little help, you shouldn't be knocked to the door by Daxiangguo Temple.
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Widow Zhang suddenly realized this, and then gritted her teeth and said: "Even so, it is also the suffering of my Zhang family. As a woman, how can I find the bad luck of his three dou of money! Since I have been harmed by this old friendship in and out of the house,
I even went to the door and yelled at him, but it didn't help. I can't continue to run this herbal medicine shop. Please give me some advice!"
Ye An smiled: "Since I hired you to help at home, I can't let you give up the family business. Although this shop can no longer do medicinal materials business, it can still do other businesses. How about you and I jointly open a shop?"
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Uncle Ge San was a little envious of Widow Zhang. Looking at her coy look, he smiled and said, "This is a great thing. There is a tavern on the road from Xinlingfang to Daxiangguo Temple, and it has become one of the best places in Tokyo!"
There are so many customers every day that we can’t even squeeze in!”
Ye An smiled and said: "That's it. My tavern can provide retail drinks for your shop. You don't have to do anything else, just hire someone to sell alcohol to my tavern!"
This was a hugely profitable business. Uncle Ge's envy was palpable, but he was still sincerely happy for Widow Zhang, and even said with a smile: "If this happens, the old Zhang family's shop will be able to continue."
Widow Zhang nodded and said: "The medicine business still needs to be done. The old doctor from Xinglin Hall still has to get medicine from my Zhang family. After all, we can't live up to the friendship we have built for so many years. Ordinary neighbors can come if they are not feeling well."
Those medicinal materials go back to suppress the fire."
Tieniu felt that his Marquis had done another great deed, but he didn't know that Ye An paid a huge price for this deed.
The exclusive right to operate the liquor store was given to Widow Zhang. Although it was said to be a partnership, in fact the Zhang family just opened a shop.
Anyone with any sense knows that the Zhang family has taken a huge advantage, so the way Sanshu Ge looks at Ye An is different. As for Widow Zhang, she always turns back three times when walking away, with a hook in her eyes.
"Master Hou, what do you think of this widow...ahem..."
Seeing Widow Zhang walking away, Uncle Ge finally looked at Ye An with an expression that every man would understand. How could such a big favor be given without purpose?
"It's just that Mrs. Zhang's life is not easy. She also has to maintain the Zhang family's ancestral home and face. If you can help her, how can you know that I can't take advantage of it?"
Uncle Ge San smiled and said: "Master Hou, your shop's business is the only one in Tokyo. Who can you sell it to without breaking your head? If you give it to Widow Zhang's family..."
Ye An smiled and shook his head and said: "It's impossible to tell. Roshan Buddha and Ganba monk are from Xiangguo Temple. If you beat these two dogs, the owner will come looking for trouble. You have to do me a favor, even if it's
I am doing good deeds to Widow Zhang’s family, and I am also doing good deeds to all the people who have borrowed money for longevity.”
Uncle Ge San's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "Despite the Lord Hou's instructions, today is an eye-opener. I didn't expect that the Lord Hou has a back-up plan."
Ye An smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's not a back-up move, it's just bullying!"
As he whispered, Uncle Ge San's mouth became louder and louder, and Tieniu beside him became more and more confused. It was not until Ye An took him away that Uncle Ge San came back to his senses.
He stared blankly at Ye An's back and said slowly: "How can this young man be a marquis? Even the old husband can't be exaggerated. He kills people and punishes his heart. In this way, both Roshan Buddha and the Daxiangguo Temple will be killed."
The reputation is in ruins."
Tie Niu naively took out the vermilion post and handed it to Ye Andan: "Little Prince, this is a post from the palace. It says that the official invites you to a banquet in Qionglin Garden."
Ye An said "oh" and put the post in his arms. This kind of banquet is mostly done before the New Year. It is also a game played by the privileged class. It is about building relationships and exchanging interests. As a newly-minted founding prince, he should not go there.
I'm just joining in the fun, but since it's the emperor's invitation, I still have to go.
Looking at Tieniu's simple appearance, he nodded slightly. Although this idiot didn't know anything when he arrived in Tokyo, he at least knew how to keep a low profile and not go out to fool around. He knew how to save his money and send it to his wife at home.
"Tomorrow you catch the bus and go to the street to find a set of ready-made clothes to change into, so as not to ruin my reputation, young master."
Tie Niu looked at the clothes on his body with a smile and said, "Don't worry, little man!"