After Ji Chengkang's report was over, Chen Xiaocai and Chen Maimai followed the team back to Sha County, while Ji Yun'an was left in the capital.
Chen Xiaomai was very happy in the capital, and he was a little bit reluctant to leave, but Chen Xiaocai urged Chen Xiaomai to go back, and Chen Xiaomai didn't make a fuss.
"Brother." Chen Xiaocai came back from the capital, it was already autumn, and he was very happy to know that Shen Chi had a baby.
"Brother Lin, this time I went to the capital to sell the story. After deducting the cost, I made a total of more than 2,400 taels. Here is 1,200 taels, and there are dozens of taels of silver for me to spend."
Chen Xiaomi was stunned for a moment, and said, "So much!" It's just a story to make so much money. Lu Lin was also taken aback, but he still had a calm expression on his face.
Lu Lin privately thinks that Chen Xiaocai is really a talent to make. His ability to hold money is really good.
Chen Xiaocai took out the bank notes on his body again, "Brother Lin, the six hundred taels of bank notes I brought before the trip are all here, and I haven't moved much."
"Xiaocai, you are really capable!"
"Brother Lin, your story is good."
Chen Xiaocai knew that Lu Lin told people that he had heard this story from a deceased mountain dweller on the mountain. However, Chen Xiaocai also understood that there was no such so-called mountain dweller on the mountain. , where is there any fantasy story? If there are any mountain people, can Qin Yi not know
Chen Xiaocai always felt that there was a secret in Lu Lin, but he didn't get to the bottom of it.
"It's two hundred taels, let's split it in half." Lu Lin said.
Chen Xiaocai shook his head and said, "I'll just take two hundred taels."
Two hundred taels is already a lot of money that many people will not be able to earn in their lifetime. He just followed Lu Lin's plan along the way. Chen Xiaocai thought, if Lu Lin did it himself, he should earn more than two hundred taels. It's two, unfortunately, Lu Lin is too busy to leave.
Lu Lin shook his head and said, "Are you taking five hundred taels? After all, the person who is about to raise a child is about to be a family. It doesn't matter whoever puts the money in."
Chen Xiaocai nodded and took five hundred taels of silver without being polite.
Before, Chen Xiaocai bought a street in Sha County, which was very expensive. With money in hand, many things can be done smoothly.
"The business of the wine shop is good recently, since you are back, you can pay more attention to it." Lu Lin said.
Chen Xiaocai nodded and said, "Okay."
Chen Xiaocai paused, and said with some nostalgia: "Brother Lin, this is a business for rich people in Kyoto. It's quite easy to do. It's easy to do, but it's easy to offend people."
Chen Xiaocai nodded and said, "That's true."
At the beginning, they wanted to hand over the right to tell the story to Yunxuan Restaurant, but later, several teahouses approached Ji's family, and Chen Xiaocai knew from Ji Chengkang that there were imperial relatives behind several teahouses. The relatives of the state have a very complicated relationship, and they are not something they can offend at all.
Later, the book Journey to the West became more and more famous, and it was no longer in Chen Xiaocai's control, so Chen Xiaocai handed over the matter to Ji Chengkang.
There are too many important people in the capital, and a big wave can drown him.
Although everything is good in Kyoto, it is not free enough. "If you are in the capital, you have to be careful in everything you do. If you are not careful, you will easily offend people.
Chen Xiaomi smiled and said, "In this life, we still have to pursue freedom."
Chen Xiaocai made a lot of money in the capital, so he relaxed a little and sent a batch of wine to Junjian.
Chen Xiaolai is now a celebrity in the military camp. Along the way, the escorting soldiers often ate food from Chen Xiaocai. After Chen Xiaocai arrived in the capital, he also made a lot of money. The native soldier ate wine twice and gave some silver.
The soldiers all thought that Chen Xiaocai was young and promising, with a good temper and a generous personality.
As soon as this was publicized in the military camp, everyone respected Chen Xiaocai even more.
In the barracks, some soldiers who looked down on Chen Xiaolai before knew that Ji Chengkang had made a fortune with Chen Xiaocai, so they changed their opinion of Chen Xiaocai.
Liu Yun flipped through the book in his hand and said, "General, this Journey to the West is really interesting." Ji Chengkang nodded and said, "It is very interesting. It is said that the concubines in the palace also like this story very much."
Ji Chengkang also sent several sets of hardcover books to the palace. The hardcover books cost 8 taels of silver for a set, and the cost is actually very cheap. Ji Chengkang came at the cost price, but it didn't cost much. Because of his sending books to the palace, the Holy Majesty seems to be very optimistic about him, and seems to want to promote him.
Ji Chengkang didn't know what to say, he had lived and died outside for so many years, the Holy Majesty rarely thought of promoting him, he sent a few books to the palace, and the Holy Majesty thought of promoting him.
Liu Yun smiled and said, "If you have time, you can tell this story to the soldiers below."
Liu Yun thought to himself: There is nothing to do in the army, and everyone seems to be very bored.
Ji Chengkang nodded and said, "Okay, Old Ba and the others should all be able to tell. After this guy arrived in the capital, he often went to teahouses."
"There have been more people coming to Sha County to settle down recently," Liu Yun said.
Ji Chengkang nodded and said, "This is a good thing. Only when more people come will we be able to reclaim more wasteland."
Ji Chengkang felt that Sha County seemed to have changed a lot since he didn’t come back for a while. Many villagers were building roads. It seems to be very strong.
Chen Xiaocai's return made Shen Chi very excited.
"Is the capital prosperous?" Shen Chi asked curiously.
Chen Xiaocai nodded, "The capital is naturally prosperous."
The most prosperous place in Shaxian County is a street in Shaxian County. There are many streets like this in Kyoto, and there are many lively streets in Bisha County.
On the street, there are shops selling jewelry, jade, calligraphy and painting, everything you expect to find.
A random pair of calligraphy and painting in the calligraphy and painting shop can make him feel his own poverty.
Chen Xiaocai really can't figure it out, isn't it just a broken painting that can be sold for a few hundred taels, these literati are really full.
At that time in the capital, he was often looked down upon by others. Even though Journey to the West sold very well later, many people still thought he was a sidewalk and didn't take him seriously.
"I brought you something delicious."
Shen Chi said helplessly: "What are you doing with Fei? I brought it all the way here. It's broken long ago. There are a lot of delicious food at home."
Although he said so, Shen Chi's heart was still warm.
Chen Xiaocai smiled and said, "Of course I understand that. This is the lotus root starch I bought in a nearby county. It can be stored for several days. I will cook it to try it out."
Shen Chi nodded and said, "Okay."
"Before Xiaomai left the capital, he bought a lot of delicious food, and divided them into different categories. There were some for Big Brother, Brother Lin, and yours. I was afraid that the things would be broken when I brought them back, but that guy couldn't hold back. , I ate everything on the way." Hearing Xiaocai's words, Shen Chi couldn't help but smile.
"Has Ji Yun'an stayed in the capital?" Shen Chi asked.
Chen Xiaocai nodded and said, "Yes."
Shen Chi sighed, and said: "Are you the child of a big family or stay in the capital to develop?"
Chen Xiaocai nodded and said, "Yes, but he seems to be in a lot of trouble."
Although Ji Chengkang is a legitimate son, he is no better than those concubine brothers who can often accompany the old man's knees, and the degree of favor is limited.
Although Ji Yun'an changed his surname and entered the Ji family's genealogy, after all, he was born of a married daughter. Ji Chengkang was taken back to the Ji family. It was originally his father's problem. He likes to gossip about people, and feels that he disliked his father's family's low status, so he returned to Ji's house.
Ji Yun'an's father was also a sanctimonious hypocrite, and he didn't refute this statement from the outside.
Chen Xiaocai pondered, if Ji Yun'an wanted to pursue an official career, he would have to face many difficulties.
Chen Xiaocai shook his head, thinking to himself: It's Ji Yun'an who wants to pursue an official career, not him, so he doesn't seem to have to think too much about it.
"I haven't been away for a long time, this town looks much more lively!" Chen Xiaocai said.
Shen Chi nodded, and said: "Your Excellency has hired many people to build roads. Some of these people came here to look for jobs after hearing that they paid thirty cents a day. After they came, they found that the life here is not bad. They are here Settled down."
"That's a good thing." Chen Xiaocai said.
This population is also an important criterion for evaluating the prosperity of a county. During the term of the county magistrate, if the population of the county increases significantly, the evaluation of the county magistrate will also be of great benefit.
Shen Chi nodded, and said: "Many people say that Brother Lin is a rare master of Qingtian, so they all come to us."
Chen Xiaocai smiled, and said: "I didn't expect Brother Lin to do this, I really underestimated him..." Shen Chi looked at Chen Xiaocai helplessly, and said, "Brother Lin is already very good!"
Chen Xiaocai thought to himself: Shen Chi doesn't know how bad Lu Lin is. When this guy first came, he caught a lot of chicks and chicks and let him and Maimai take care of them. As a result, he and Maimai were busy all day. After touching the ground, that guy Lu Lin just waited to eat meat.
Qin Ming was sitting on a tall stone pillar, talking with a few workers about what he had seen and heard in Kyoto in high spirits.
A group of workers were taken aback by Qin Ming.
Following Chen Xiaocai to the capital, Qin Ming's social status also increased a lot. Many people know that Qin Ming is a man who has seen the world.
"Brother Ming, Master Xiaocai really sold a story, and he sold it for a lot of money."
Qin Ming nodded, and said: "That's right! There are too many rich people in Kyoto, and they are very stupid. They have bought three volumes of the first, second, and second volumes. As a result, the young master released a hardcover edition. They snatched another set, which was obviously the same thing."
"How much is the hardcover version!" A carpenter asked curiously.
"Eight taels." Qin Ming stretched out his hand and made an eight.
Several people suddenly exclaimed, "Eight taels are enough to buy several pigs."
"Baliang, I only earn so much money a year."
"This set of books sells for eight taels of silver, so it can be sold!"
"It's sold, you don't know that scene! Everyone is rushing to buy, for fear that they won't be able to buy. Many people in this capital are full and have nothing to do. They are not short of money." Qin Ming and You Rongyan road.
"What kind of story is that!
"This story is called Journey to the West, and it's mainly about a monkey."
The story of a monkey can be sold for so much money. Sure enough, people in Kyoto are richer! That's right! It's just a monkey.
Qin Mingdao: "People in Kyoto like to compare. A set of clothes costs dozens of taels. How can people here spend so much money!"
"Master Chen Xiaocai, he is dressed decently here, but in the circle of rich people in Kyoto, it's a bit shabby, how much money does this Young Master Chen make!" a blacksmith couldn't help but said.
Qin Ming shook his head, and said conservatively: "The money earned, the little boss and Mr. Ji shared equally, but there should be a few hundred taels!" Several people couldn't help but exploded when they heard Qin Ming say a few hundred taels. For ordinary workers, earning tens of taels a day is not bad, but hundreds of taels is undoubtedly an astronomical sum for everyone.
"The little boss is really amazing!"
"The little boss is indeed a capable person, no wonder he can buy a shop on a street."
Qin Lang looked at Qin Ming who was sitting on the high stone steps, and shook his head helplessly. His younger brother went out for a trip this time, and after returning, he seemed to have changed a lot. This guy still admired his brother very much before. , but this will be arrogant.
Qin Lang was a little bit envious of his younger brother Qin Ming's fate, but he was also happy for Qin Ming. After going out for a trip, his younger brother seemed to have grown up.
Qin Yi looked at the vigorous Qin Lang with a smile, and shook his head helplessly.
"Father, the second brother seems to be very happy recently."
Qin Yi smiled and said: "It's hard to walk around the capital for a while, let him be proud, let alone Sha County, how many people from Lin Town have been to the capital?"
Qin Lang nodded and said, "Yes!"
Qin Yi is very satisfied with his current life. A few years ago, he was a precarious mountain dweller and followed Lu Lin. Now his son has been to Kyoto.
In this era of underdeveloped transportation, it is a great thing for the villagers to travel a long distance. Those who have traveled a long distance have also traveled outside.
"Daddy, Second Uncle is very good!" Yuan Bao said, chewing on the roujiamo.
Lu Lin nodded and said, "Yes, your second uncle is amazing."
Yuan Bao raised his head and said, "When I grow up, I want to be like my second uncle."
Lu Lin tilted his head, and thought to himself: Yuan Bao is really, there is such a glorious and tall father as him here, but Yuan Bao is thinking about becoming a person like Chen Xiaocai, that kid.
Lu Lin said sourly: "Doesn't Yuan Bao want to be someone like Dad?"
Yuan Bao cast a sideways glance at Lu Lin, and said with some disgust, "Father, you are too timid."
Lu Lin: "..."
Chen Xiaomi walked in, just in time to hear the conversation between the father and son, and couldn't help but smile.
Seeing that Lu Lin's expression was not good, Yuan Bao slipped away.
Lu Lin said dissatisfied: "This side dish is very popular recently. I heard that the villagers admire him very much."
Chen Xiaomi smiled and said, "The biggest credit for this matter is you. Without you, he would not have sold books."
Lu Lin stroked his chin, thinking that he was an unsung hero behind the scenes.