Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

Li Yu plans to make bacon, pickled meat and sausage.

Except for the pig's head and offal, everything else that could be done was done.

By next year, we will put these finished products directly into the store to be made into dishes and sold, or we will sell them outside.

People in the Dayu Dynasty, especially those in the capital, did not make cured meat. As long as she could make it, she would definitely make a lot of money.

Although Mr. Xiang trusted Li Yu, she mentioned dozens of pigs as soon as she opened her mouth. Even though he was very receptive, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Realizing that she had scared him, Li Yu smiled and told him her plan.

Finally, she said, “Those who like bacon like this, they really like it, and those who don’t like it can’t eat it at all. However, there are so many people in Beijing, even if only 20% of people like it, we can still make a lot of money.

Having said that, I think at least 30% of the people in Beijing like cured meat. During the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, I made a batch of cured meat mooncakes for the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess brought them to the palace banquet, and it is said that most officials liked them. "

*

When Li Yu mentioned cured meat mooncakes, Mr. Xiang remembered that the cured meat mooncakes at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet were indeed well received by officials and their families.

Mr. Xiang no longer had any doubts in his heart and said, "You are right. In this case, I will go back today and arrange for people to select pigs. How about selecting twenty first? But with so many pigs, it will take a large piece of land to process them all. I have to find a suitable farm."

As for Zhuangzi, Li Yu had already thought about it, "Let's go to Hujiazhuang."

Hujiazhuang is hidden, and the whole village is surrounded by walls, which is the safest. Of course, the most important reason is that she taught everyone to cook in Hujiazhuang before, and no news came out during that time, so she trusted the people there.

Mr. Xiang: "Hujiazhuang is fine. As for people, we can ask the people from the milk tea shop and Jinyulou to help."

Li Yu: "Bacon and pickled meat are easy to make. I'll prepare the corresponding ingredients, and you can just follow the steps to apply the seasonings. There's no need to have people from both stores go. But before we start, I need a lot of seasonings, and you'll have to arrange for someone to prepare them, Mr. Xiang. My suggestion is to buy the seasonings from other places. If you buy them in Beijing, you'll be easily targeted."

As he spoke, Li Yu took out a piece of paper and handed it to Mr. Xiang.

Mr. Xiang put it away and asked Li Yu when he would need it.

Li Yu thought for a moment and said, "Let's do it on the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month. Mr. Xiang, have someone kill the pig in advance, cut it into strips and send it to Hujiazhuang along with the seasonings. I'll go over and teach everyone how to make it then."

Mr. Xiang agreed readily.

*

What Mr. Xiang prepared was for use in the store next year, and Li Yu planned to make some at home as well.

It’s not a lot, so just get about 100 pounds first, and then make half of it bacon and half of it pickled meat. Take out one third of the bacon to make smoked bacon, and the rest to make ordinary bacon.

When it’s done, send some to Mr. Su and Princess Jianing respectively.

Li Yu made up her mind. On the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, she took Madam Mu and Fang's mother to buy meat from the butcher who delivered meat to the hot pot and barbecue restaurants every day. She went at the perfect time as a new pig had just been put up for sale in the butcher shop. She bought half of it without saying a word.

The butcher was overjoyed. Not only did he cut the meat according to Li Yu's request, he also drove his car and had his helper deliver it to his home.

Li Yu still needed to buy some seasoning, so she asked Madam Mu to follow the meat delivery man home, and she and Fang's mother went to the spice shop.

*

There are many spice shops in the capital, and Li Yu often goes to seven or eight of them.

Just like when she was in Qingshui Village, she would buy multiple kinds of seasonings at a time and mix them together. This way, others would not be able to find out which seasonings she used to make a certain dish.

There was a spice shop not far from the meat stall. Li Yu asked Fang's mother to watch the carriage while she walked into the shop alone.

She was considered a big customer of the shop. The shop owner walked to the counter with a smile on his face and asked Li Yu what she wanted.

Li Yu listed some commonly used ones, "Cinnamon, bay leaves..."

The shopkeeper understood her needs as soon as he heard her, and asked, "Is it the usual amount?"

Li Yu: "Everything is 50% less than usual."

The shopkeeper was stunned: "This is a bit too little. The two stores together will not last for a few days."

Li Yu: "This is for home use."

The shopkeeper suddenly realized what was going on and stopped asking questions. He turned around, picked up the scale on the counter, and started weighing the seasonings deftly.

The next few are the same as this one.

Li Yu was used to it. When he went in, he would talk to the shopkeeper first, then tell him the name and quantity of the seasoning. After hearing it, the shopkeeper would make the arrangements and the job would be done.

*

At noon, Li Yu returned home.

This year, Mrs. Mu and Fang's mother were at home, so she was not too tired. After preparing the seasoning, the three of them did the rest of the work of applying the sauce together, and it was done in no time.

This step is just for pickling. After that, you need to wash and dry it. But that will be a few days later, so there is no rush.

*

Li Yu had nothing to do in the afternoon, so seeing that the sun was shining brightly outside, he moved a chair and sat in the yard to play with Ah Fu.

Ah Fu has grown quite big, now fat and strong. When he stands up and looks at people, he looks very majestic, like a good gatekeeper.

Li Yu played with it for a quarter of an hour, then went back to the room to read the storybook written by Xie Youlan.

I was watching with great interest when suddenly someone knocked on the door.

After a moment, Father Fang trotted into the hanging flower gate, looked at Li Yu and said, "Master, there is a young man named Yue Ji outside who wants to see you."

When Li Yu heard Yue Ji's name, his eyes darkened.

The prince has already confirmed that Yue Ji is King Hui's man, so why is he looking for her at this time?

*

Li Yu stood up and patted his clothes, then asked, "Who did he come with?"

"It's just him, boss. Do you want to let him in?"

Li Yu shook his head: "No, I'll go out and meet him."

She was exclusive of King Hui's faction and did not want them to enter her private space.

Especially Yue Ji, the man who suspected her as soon as he returned to the capital. She had to be more careful when facing him.

After putting the book back into the house, Li Yu walked out.

*

Hearing the footsteps, Yue Ji looked up and his eyes fell on Li Yu.

"Boss Li, we meet again."

Li Yu was smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes. "Why did Master Yue suddenly come to my house? What's the matter?"

Seeing that she had no intention of inviting him into the yard, Yue Ji was not annoyed and said slowly, "I heard that Boss Li can make snacks. I came here today to ask Boss Li if he could make some snacks for me. Of course, the price is negotiable. I will definitely not let you suffer a loss."

Li Yu stared at him for a while, and seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, he shook his head and refused: "I can only make simple snacks, and my skills are limited. I'm afraid I can't help Master Yue."

Yue Ji: "Boss Li, don't be too modest. I heard that you made a batch of mooncakes for the East Palace at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and they were very popular with everyone."

"That time it was just an accident. The snacks I made are really not up to par. If Master Yue doesn't believe me, you can go to Prince Hui's mansion and ask."

Vietnamese: “…”

Li Yu: "Besides, it's the end of the year and the shop needs to settle its accounts. I can't spare any time. I can only disappoint you, Master Yue. I'm really sorry."