Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 191 The sorrow of a poor and humble couple

If we can get the right to sell the books used in the imperial examinations in Chengyun Prefecture, then Sister Ruyi can also take over the entire Chengyun Prefecture and the ten counties and nearly a hundred villages below. Even if we can't take all of them, we should be able to take 60 to 70 percent of them, after all, Brother Tang is the top leader of Chengyun Prefecture.

In this way, the scale will not be small. When the time comes, we can sell rice grid and field grid books together, and the business will definitely not be bad. And if the county school and the provincial school's imperial examination books are well promoted, it will also be Brother Tang's political achievement. "

"Really? That's great." Tang Yuancheng and Ruyi were both very excited. If they could really get the right to sell the books used in the imperial examinations in Chengyun Prefecture, it would be a great thing to gain both fame and fortune. Tang Yuancheng, the newly appointed prefect, could take the sales rights with him and convince the public, and it would be smoother to take over the work. Tang Yuancheng and Ruyi were immersed in the excitement of hearing the news.

Hua Lei next to her said softly to Madam Pei, "Grandma Pei, I think this is also a good opportunity for the Marquis' Mansion. Now the third uncle, fourth uncle, and fifth uncle are all serving in other places.

They also need this book engraved by the Imperial Examination Office to recommend places, although they don't know yet whether the prefecture or county where they work is on the list, but if it is, if they prepare early, they will have a greater chance of winning the sales rights in the place where they work, which will also be a matter of gaining both fame and fortune.

As long as you ensure that you don't import counterfeit products from outside, pass off inferior products as good ones, or raise prices arbitrarily, you will be fine. Although the profit will be thin, the volume will be large and the profit will definitely be good. Moreover, if you promote it well, it will be a political achievement.

So I think they should be informed so that they can be prepared in advance. If the state or county they are serving in is indeed on the list of candidates to be nominated, they will be more likely to seize the opportunity. "

Old Madam Pei was stunned and looked straight at Hua Lei. At this moment, she was extremely glad that she had decided to let Hua Lei and her brother live in the Marquis' Mansion.

“Grandmother Pei, I think we can inform Grandfather Pei and my eldest and second uncles about this matter. Although they are stationed in Mobei and are military officers, the court has no regulations that say military officers cannot open bookstores.

Moreover, although Grandfather Pei and my first and second uncles were all in Mobei, they were stationed in different counties and states. If Grandfather Pei could also obtain the sales rights, although it would not be counted as their political achievement, they could open a bookstore and make a lot of money. Of course, it would not be a disadvantage for them if they could not obtain it.

Of course, we have good ideas, but we may not be able to take them all. However, now that the imperial court can push the books printed for the imperial examinations to the local areas, it is encouraging local people to take the initiative to promote them. As long as the Marquisate can take one or two, it will be much better than not taking any at all. "

Hua Lei's voice was very soft, but it made Madam Pei determined.

"So, Grandmother Pei, I think we should prepare for this in advance and make the most adequate preparations to welcome this opportunity so that we can better seize it when it comes. Of course, we still need to do it quietly. After all, the matter has not been announced yet."

Madam Pei nodded, and two hours later, several guards rushed to several places with Madam Pei's handwritten letters.

Tang Yuancheng also suppressed his excitement and went out to drink with his classmates and colleagues in the capital to get news.

Seeing that Mrs. Pei was a little tired, Hualei also stood up and said goodbye. Ruyi followed Hualei out of Songhe Courtyard and walked slowly back to Qihua Courtyard with Hualei.

"Sister Hua, thank you. No matter whether this succeeds or not, I thank you." Ruyi said to Hua Lei.

"Sister Ruyi, I'm just delivering a message. The specific operations still need to be completed by you. So there's no need to thank me." Hua Lei said with a smile.

Ruyi held Hualei's arm and sighed softly, "Sister Hua, knowing this news in advance is already an advantage. As for whether you can get it, it depends on God's will. I hope there will be a good result, otherwise I will be under a lot of pressure in the future. My uncle and aunt are both at the age of marriage."

Hualei looked at Ruyi and couldn't help but sigh. Although it is said that love is enough to satisfy one's hunger, when life really gets tight, even poor couples will be sad about everything.

"Sister Ruyi, I have another suggestion. Do you want to listen to it?"

"Sister Hua, go ahead and talk. I'm listening." Ruyi held Hua Lei's arm tightly.

“Although it is important to strive for the right to sell the books printed by the Imperial Examination Office, I think the process behind this will be long and the results will not come out quickly. Also, you should not put all your eggs in this one basket.

You can also think of other ways first. Chengyunzhou where Brother Tang is working is a very wealthy county. The most abundant things there are all kinds of textile fabrics. You said that you envy Sister Manju's Nishang Pavilion's good business. In fact, you can go to Chengyunzhou to replicate a Nishang Pavilion.

The textile industry in Chengyun Prefecture is well developed, with abundant fabrics and people with a lot of money in their hands, so their requirements for food and clothing are also high. If you move Sister Manjushri's new models to Chengyun Prefecture, it should be possible.

Besides, it takes more than 20 days for a horse carriage to travel from Chengyunzhou to Shangjing City, which will not affect Sister Manju’s business in Shangjing City at all. You can try it.

Also, when you go there, see if there are many people raising ducks and geese at home, and if you can get them. If you can get a lot, I will give you the recipe for roast duck, and it would be a good idea for you to open a roast duck restaurant in Chengyunzhou. I can also give you the recipe for braised food.

As long as you have people under you, you can do it. If they don't know how to do it, you can let them go to my village to study for a while. There is only one thing, I gave you this recipe, you can't give it to others, otherwise if the other party has power and comes to Shangjing City to squeeze me, I will be in trouble. "

Hua Lei thought that Chengyun Prefecture and Shangjing City were so far apart, and giving the prescription to Ruyi would not affect her business in Shangjing City at all, so she gave the prescription generously.

Ruyi was a little stunned, "Sister Hua, why are you so nice to me?"

Hua Lei smiled, "Sister Ruyi, I haven't given you the recipe yet, and you're already saying good things about me. What if I'm just saying it to coax you?"

"I'm happy if you coax me," Ruyi hugged Hualei's arm. "You're right, but I think it's a good idea to copy Nishang Pavilion. There are more fabrics there, and I have an embroiderer on hand, so I can just use the materials locally.

As for the roast duck and braised food you mentioned, I will take a look at the surrounding situation after I arrive in Chengyunzhou. If I need it, I will ask you for the recipe then. I don’t need it for now.”