At this time, a voice came: "Wait a minute, I have already taken the money back, and the things should be mine."
I saw a slightly older middle-aged man coming over with a piece of silver in his hand. When he saw that someone had already bought it, his expression changed and he hurriedly said, "I took a fancy to this first. I just went back to get the silver. You can't Take it away!”
As he said this, he stepped forward to get the package.
Seeing this situation, Pei Ziyun was almost certain. He went up and took it and said, "It's just money. I've paid for it. You can't argue with me."
As he spoke, he looked at the agitated lame man in front of him: "The money is clear, now it's just what I put in your hand, just take it."
As he spoke, he turned around with the statue. At this time, the man quickly chased after him and shouted: "Ten taels, ten taels, I bought it, and you can earn five taels. I really liked this statue, so I was willing to buy it." I personally may not be willing to pay ten taels."
Pei Ziyun glanced at the man in front of him. The man's eyes flickered and he wanted to follow him.
"Humph, are you an official?" Pei Ziyun looked at the man in front of him and asked.
How dare this man pretend to be an official and say: "Little brother, you are joking."
"Then you have a reputation and are a scholar?" Pei Ziyun asked, with a murderous look in his eyes: "Or are you a relative of a noble person?"
As he said that, he patted his green shirt, which can only be worn by those with a good reputation. The middle-aged man suddenly shuddered, with cold sweat streaming from his face. He stumbled and was about to fall to the ground.
Pei Ziyun turned around and left. Everyone was frightened when they saw the man, and burst into laughter. The man stood up in embarrassment, feeling unwilling to do so. He just looked at Pei Zi's figure from a distance and did not dare to follow him.
"A ruffian, dare to fight with me?"
Pei Ziyun remembered that the original owner who got the gold beads in his previous life was a gangster. Maybe he heard the news and even set a trap, but it didn't go well later and he was killed by the government on the charge of "collaborating with thieves and thieves".
When Pei Ziyun returned to the inn, the owner stopped and asked with a smile: "Guest, have you visited?"
Pei Ziyun said: "I went shopping and it was crowded, so I came back and bought a bronze statue."
After saying that, he returned to his room, closed the door, and looked at the bronze statue. If he looked carefully, he saw that the copper color was brilliant, and he smiled: "Who knew that the outside was only covered with copper skin?"
He took out the dagger and cut it carefully. When he cut off the copper skin, there was a layer of fine wood inside. When the fine wood was cut again, the golden light appeared again. He weighed it and said, "This is gold. This alone is worth ten taels of gold." .”
He cut open the gold again and found a hole inside, revealing some jewels. Pei Ziyun fell over and saw a dozen jewels falling onto the bed.
He took a step closer and saw them shining brightly under the lamp. He smiled and picked out one: "This is an emerald. Although it is a bit small, it is worth five hundred taels of silver..."
"Other jewelry is not as expensive, but it adds up to four thousand taels of silver."
"This is a windfall, but I have the reputation of being a scholar. It is not difficult to sell it separately. It is said to be passed down from my ancestors. Now that I am a scholar, I will see the light of day."
"Everyone will understand."
He also saw a piece of red paper lined inside. Pei Ziyun took it out and read it, and it was written: "The Xu family of Dayongfang, for the sake of their descendants, has hidden gold here. It can be retrieved if it is difficult in the future. Don't expect it to be difficult to save!"
After writing the year and month, there was a prefix below. Pei Ziyun looked at it and smiled: "It's a pity that the descendants are not living up to expectations. Even this secret message may not be passed down. It may be spread to outsiders."
Counting the jewels, I knew it in my heart. When I saw that it was not too late, I put them all in my pocket: "These ten taels of gold do not need to be exchanged, they can be used directly."
"If you want jewelry, you can look for Wu Family Jewelry."
Pedestrians were coming and going on the street. Pei Ziyun went straight to Wu Jiabao's shop. The shop was almost half closed and no longer accepted ordinary customers. Pei Ziyun walked in slowly.
It turned out that this treasure shop was of very high standard, with three floors and a large courtyard at the back, with ten rooms and close to the canal.
When we entered the store, we were greeted by a middle-aged man: "Sir, our store is closed."
"It's not over yet. I'm a big businessman." Pei Ziyun came in and smiled calmly: "Are you the imperial minister?"
The middle-aged man glanced at him and smiled: "It turns out he is your husband. I am here to serve you. Since I have business, I naturally have to do it. Please sit down and serve tea."
Seven hundred years ago, there was a court that served as a minister, and a court official held an official position. Later, "chaofeng" referred to scholars, and it was also used to refer to Xiangkun in some places. In these two dynasties, rich people and bosses were called chaofeng. Of course, the keeper of a pawn shop It is called Chaofeng, which has the same meaning as Xianggong originally referred to the prime minister, but now it is the title of scholar. There is a process of popularization.
Pei Ziyun smiled: "I am Pei Ziyun. My father was the head of the previous dynasty, and my ancestor was the county magistrate of the previous dynasty. When the troubled times broke out, I fled here. I have gold beads that I dare not exchange. Now I am a scholar. I am ranked tenth on the list today, so I took it out to the jewelry store to estimate the price."
The frankness of these words is not that Pei Ziyun is mentally retarded, but on the contrary, it is wisdom. If he hides it and ends up being regarded as a rogue in the market, he will get into a lot of trouble.
The middle-aged man was startled and said quickly: "Please come in."
It was indeed an elegant room after entering. Pei Ziyun sprinkled the gold and gold beads in his pocket on the table. The middle-aged man notified the shopkeeper while carefully appreciating and distinguishing them.
After a while, a man came in along the corridor. He was about fifty years old and walked vigorously. He smiled as soon as he came in and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Pei. He was selected as a scholar when he was only fifteen years old. It is said that both Xuezheng and the prefect praised the article. , the government notified the county, and we have been admiring his name for a long time."
"It's our honor to choose our store." This was obviously the boss. The middle-aged man whispered a few words, and the boss smiled: "This gold is 98%, 11 taels, and the store should also make some, sir." How about redeeming ten taels now?"
"Can!"
"The jewels here, this emerald is the most expensive, worth four hundred taels of silver!" The boss pointed at the jewels and squinted: "Including the rest, the total is 3,500 taels, which is a total of 4,000 taels of silver. What do you think?" "
If Guo is in business, the value of five thousand taels becomes four thousand taels, making a profit of one thousand taels. However, this is actually very fair and polite. Pei Ziyun clapped his hands and said, "I have heard for a long time that Boss Tang has good business practices and Guo's reputation is well-deserved. I am willing to pay this price." ”
Boss Tang was all smiles: "Young master Pei is really happy. I don't know if I want gold, silver or banknotes. I have to wait for a few days for gold and silver."
"The banknote is from Shishi Money Shop."
Why is it said so specifically, but Pei Ziyun understands that these banknotes are not banknotes, but private cash storage "banknote shops" specially designed for merchants who carry huge sums of money. Depositors hand over cash to the shop, and the shop makes it out of paper. When withdrawing cash, you will be charged a 3% storage fee for banknotes.
In the previous dynasty, powerful banks set up banknote branches in various places. They abided by their promises and could collect them whenever they came. The "banknotes" they printed were exquisite in pattern, with hidden marks, alternating black and red, and handwritten signatures, making them difficult to forge and winning. It has a high reputation, and banks have also discovered that deposits can bring profits, so they no longer require payment of the 3% custody fee and one-to-one exchange, but there is no interest - that was a thing in the capitalist era.
However, not all bank note shops are operating in compliance with the law and abide by their credit. The "bank notes" may not be cashed, so the reputation of the bank is very important. The principal and the money order are also one-to-one. A powerful bank can exchange it in one month. One hundred thousand taels is enough, but a tract has never exceeded one hundred taels.
Those kinds of banknotes worth tens of thousands of taels may not be worthy of national credit. Anyone who has read historical materials understands that without the inflow of a large amount of foreign banks, the normal income of the imperial court is several million taels a year, let alone private banks
But a few thousand taels was okay, so Pei Ziyun said: "The silver notes from Shishi Money Shop are okay. I'll take fifty taels in cash and exchange the rest into silver notes."
Boss Tang clapped his hands: "It's easy!"
After not much time, I saw only one envelope of silver, each of five taels each, with a thin white background and frosted edges. It had ninety-eight grains of silver, and there were also banknotes, each of which was fifty taels, in a stack.
After the transaction was successfully completed, Pei Ziyun hired a bullock cart and drove away.
Seeing Pei Ziyun go away, the middle-aged man was a little unwilling and whispered: "Boss!"
"It's only four thousand taels, it's not worth it for a scholar." Boss Tang stopped his smile, his eyes flashed coldly, but he sighed.
"Master, where are you going?"
"Inspection Department."
At this time, when the country was founded, Wu Jin was patrolling the country. He was vigorous and resolute, but he also loved money. As long as he was willing to donate some money and use a team of archers, he would have a way to deal with the black wind thieves.
When I arrived at the inspection department, I handed over my greeting card and met the inspection inspector. Then they had a secret conversation. I didn’t know what to say. I came out and said to myself with a smile: "I only paid fifty taels of silver, and the big thing is half done now. But today’s matter is not over yet.”
Then he ordered the oxcart: "Go to Waijiafang."
It was gradually April or May, walking along the street, the bullock cart turned around the street entrance, and saw a small facade. There was a man sitting in the facade, with a sad face, writing accounts in an account book. When he raised his head, he looked at Pei Ziyun. On the contrary, he quickly changed his smile and said, "Sir, what do you want to buy?"
Pei Ziyun looked at it and saw that the goods were from department stores. After flipping through them, there were some books. These books were all old books. He smiled and asked, "Do you have any other books?"
The hawker quickly said: "Sir, I can find any book you want. I have some interesting books here. You will definitely like them."
As he said that, he took out a corner of a book and opened half a page, only to see a woman's body drawn on it.
Pei Ziyun saw it but smiled dumbly: "I don't want such a book, so I'm asking you if you can find books from the previous dynasty, especially books written by scholars, scholars, and juren."
The hawker thought for a while and said, "Sir, what do you want those books for?"
He looked a little hesitant as he spoke.
"Just tell me if you can. You don't have to worry about what I do." Pei Ziyun said impatiently.
"Autographed books written by famous scholars in the past are very expensive!" The vendor sat sideways on a box opposite, a little hesitant.
"There are always those who are down and out and sell their ancestors' books."
"Sir, no one has ever looked for these. You can look for them, but I don't know if they are there." The hawker raised his head and thought for a while before saying.
"Okay, what's your name?"
"Villain Chen!"
"Mr. Chen, since there is such a way, you can find it for me. This is a deposit. If you find it, you will get more." After saying that, he dropped a tael of silver on the door, and the vendor quickly picked it up. , After weighing it, it turned out that it was indeed silver, and this man was generous.
"If you find it, come to Woniu Village. Just ask Pei Xiucai and you will be able to find me. If I think it is suitable, you will not be short of money." After Pei Ziyun said that, he turned and left.
The hawker looked at Pei Ziyun walking away with some surprise, "Is this young man still a scholar?"
This hawker Chen Yuan was not completely random. This person made a fortune five years later. Of course he was not rich, but his reputation as a shrewd and capable person was well-known among the middle and lower classes.
Since this person has some talent and energy, and he is in this line of work, he travels around the country, so I use him.
Pei Ziyun then returned to the hotel. He spent the night without talking and would return to his hometown in the morning.
(End of chapter)