A tragic journey through ancient times, trying to make money

Today when I went to my grandpa's house, I thought of one thing: everyone in the family is busy these days and no one can spare the time to go out and buy peppers and peanuts. So I talked to my grandpa and asked them to help me collect the peppers and peanuts.

When the time comes, we will pay them the price in town for the peppers they send, plus 20 cents for every catties. As for how much they charge per catty in other villages, we don't care. This way we can save time."

"That's fine too. When the chili workshop officially opens, we will be even busier and won't have time. It's good to let your grandfather and his family collect the goods. Relatives should help each other in this way."

"Yes, I think so too. Since we are charging this price anyway, why not let my uncle and his family take over? They can still make some extra money.

By the way, Second Aunt, why don't you go home and tell Uncle Zhu these days to buy peppers and peanuts as well. The price is the same. You can give them an extra 20 wen for every jin. Uncle Zhu's life is not that good either, so it's a good opportunity to help them improve their life."

Zhu's eyes turned red as she listened to her niece's words. This niece always took everyone into consideration and was thorough in everything she did.

"Okay, I'll go back to my parents' and my father's house in the next two days. Tell my eldest brother to start receiving the goods."

Grandma Zhang thought that Zhu's family was worse off than Zhang's mother's, so she probably wouldn't be allowed to harvest too many peppers and peanuts, even though her own conditions were better than Zhu's.

However, the in-laws never asked Zhu to take care of her parents' home or help them. They even asked Zhu to bring things back every time they went home. Such in-laws are worthy of help from the Zhang family.

"Xiaoxue's mother, tell me before you go back to your parents' home. When the time comes, take 10 taels of silver from me. I'll borrow it and give it to your brother from your mother's home as funds for collecting chili peppers. You can pay it back slowly later. There's no need to rush."

After Yang finished speaking to Zhu, she looked at Zhang's mother. After all, as a family, any decision she made, especially regarding money, should be agreed upon by everyone, especially between Zhu and Zhang's mother.

"Mother Yueyue, you also know the situation of Uncle Xiaoxue's family. Uncle Xiaoxue is also a hardworking and honest person. They deserve our help. If your family needs it, I will do the same even if you don't say it."

Mother Zhang held Zhu's hand, looked at Grandma Zhang and said, "Mother, you don't have to tell me this. In fact, even if you don't tell me, I still want to tell you. The situation in my mother's family is much better. I understand."

Zhu looked at Zhang's mother holding her hand and Zhang's grandmother sitting next to her, and suddenly choked up. "Thank you, mother, sister-in-law. I will go home tomorrow and tell my father and elder brother the news."

"Mother, you are going back to grandma's house tomorrow, right? I want to go with you, too. I miss grandma."

Zhang Yunxue was playing in the yard and didn't pay attention to what was said before, but suddenly she heard her mother say that she would go back to her grandmother's house tomorrow, and she immediately ran to Zhu and acted coquettishly.

Seeing her daughter running to her, Zhu felt warm inside. "Okay, let's go back to grandma's house with my mother tomorrow. Grandpa and grandma must miss us, Xiaoxue."

"Oh, oh, let's go back to grandpa and grandma's house tomorrow." Zhang Yunxue ran happily in the yard.

Grandpa Zhang: "Boss, remember to check out the oxcart when you go to town tomorrow. You'll have to buy one sooner or later, so buy it early so you can use it sooner. This way, you can have an easier time going to town every day."

"Oh, I know, Father. I am also going to take a look tomorrow. I remember that the ox cart bought by the old Qi family at the head of the village last year cost about 12 taels of silver. The price should be about the same now."

Zhang Yunyue thought that after buying the ox cart, he would have to find time to go to the county town. There were many pharmacies in the county town, and he could buy spices from several pharmacies at that time. It would be safer to buy them in the town.

After buying the spices, you have to start researching the various flavors of chili oil. In modern times, chili oil has been made in many different ways. Even if you can't make as many modern flavors here, the regular ones can still satisfy you.

Then I will try the crispy whistle I saw on some modern audio and video. Once this is well researched, it can be sold as food. Moreover, for people who travel long distances, chili oil and crispy whistle are the best choices, and they can be preserved for a long time.

The next day.

Zhang Yunyue and his father, who had been selling mung bean jelly in the town all morning, had just sold out the mung bean jelly and chili oil they brought today.

Zhang's mother and Zhang Xingyun were left to clean the stall and put away the tables, chairs, dishes and chopsticks.

Zhang Yunyue and Zhang's father went to the livestock market. Before leaving this morning, Grandma Zhang had already given Zhang's father the money to buy the cow.

As you approach the livestock market, you’re greeted by the sounds of various animals and the stench of feces.

Zhang Yunyue and Zhang's father paused at the door before walking in. There were all kinds of animals in the livestock market: chickens, ducks, rabbits, cows, sheep, horses, etc.

The two walked straight to the place where the cattle were sold.

"Are you two here to see the cows? Feel free to look around. My cows are all healthy. Besides, they are only one or two years old, which is the best time for them to work."

The cattle seller pointed to several cows in the cowshed next to him.

Father Zhang walked forward and looked at the cows tied in the cowshed, and then looked at the teeth, hooves, and body shape of each cow.

After looking at each cow in detail, Zhang's father's eyes stopped on one of the cows. This cow, both in terms of teeth and hooves, was obviously healthier and stronger than the other cows.

"Boss, how much is this cow for sale?"

"Oh, it seems that the customer is also an knowledgeable person. This cow costs 13 taels of silver." The cattle seller replied.

"Boss, I saw a similar cow some time ago, and it wasn't that expensive. Your cow is too expensive."

Father Zhang shook his head.

"My dear customer, I bought this cow at a relatively high price. I can't make no profit at all." The cattle seller said in embarrassment.

"Boss, this cow weighs 11 taels, and the main thing is that we have to buy a bullock cart to match it. If this doesn't work, then I'll leave and look somewhere else."

"If you add another ounce, 12 ounces, I will give you another oxcart. You can see that the wood used in my oxcart is all good wood."

The cattle seller took Zhang's father to look at the ox cart next to the cowshed. Zhang's father took a look around and found that the wood used in the ox cart was not bad.

"Okay, then 12 taels. Please help me put the cart on the ox."

"Hey, right away."

The cattle seller immediately and happily led the cow out of the cowshed, and then harnessed the ox cart selected by Zhang's father behind the cow. The cattle seller was finally happy in his heart. Although the price was a little low, he finally sold a cow today.