Survival skills maxed out, I feed my wife and daughter by catching fish and shrimp

Chen Changfan boarded the carriage, his eyes quickly swept across the boxes of silver and money, and looked directly at what was in Shen Wanwu's hands.

He held several stacks of documents in his hands, a look of joy on his face.

What is it exactly?

It can make Shen Wanwu so happy.

"Boss, you are a city resident. With this, we can also open a market in this county town."

Shen Wanwu held up the city register with the official seal in his hand, his voice trembling with excitement.

Open a market?

If it is really as Shen Wanwu said, then it is indeed worth celebrating.

Nowadays, there are more wolves than meat in Qinghe County. The four major markets in the county town are all occupied by major sects.

No matter which market they do business in, they will inevitably be exploited repeatedly. If they defeat the Fire Sect Leader today, if they change to another market tomorrow, other sects may come to ask for money. Do they have to fight to the point of chaos every time?

Chen Changfan was not afraid of trouble. The main thing was that the most feared thing in doing business was conflict. If his caravan encountered fighting wherever it went, it would be difficult for his business to expand.

If we can open our own market, the business will naturally be greatly stabilized, and by attracting investment in the future, it is possible to build a market that is as prosperous as this place.

At that time, not only will you not have to pay any stall fees and so-called interest when doing business yourself, you can also charge stall fees from other vendors.

Chen Changfan took the city register and quickly scanned it, his brows relaxed. "This Huo Sect Leader has actually applied for a new market register. This will save us a lot of trouble."

"Yes, and not only the city registration, but also the smelting license, hunting license and many other permits are also complete. Now all we need is a guarantee document, and we can go directly to the government office to register."

Shen Wanwu raised the document in his hand, which was also stamped with several official seals, and seemed quite excited.

To obtain the city registration and permit, not only would it cost a lot of money, but it would also require going through various links. I didn't expect that Sect Leader Huo would actually make a good wedding dress for me today.

With city citizenship, he also needed a guarantee document. The first person Chen Changfan thought of was Yue Lingfei.

With the influence of Modaomen in the local area, it would not be a problem to provide a guarantee. At most, we can just give the woman a few boxes of wine.

Of course, even with city registration and guarantee documents, a fee of 100,000 taels must be paid before the market can be recognized by the government.

"Don't worry about the expenses. Sect Leader Huo has prepared everything for us."

Shen Wanwu patted the silver and money in the boxes, and suddenly felt grateful to the people from the Fire Sect who came to his aid in his time of need.

"Since the formalities and money are complete, you can go to the government office to get the registration. I will go there with the guarantee documents from the Mo Dao Sect."

Chen Changfan knew that he had taken advantage of Sect Leader Huo, so he naturally wanted to finish making the list as soon as possible, otherwise, when the other party reacted, he was afraid that something might happen.

After saying that, he got out of the car and rode away, heading straight towards the entrance of the Modao Sect.

Shen Wanwu also knew that the situation was urgent. After briefly explaining a few things to everyone, he took a few people and went straight to the county government office, leaving a group of onlookers confused.

……

"You want to open a market?" Yue Lingfei looked at Chen Changfan in disbelief, but the other party's expression clearly showed that he was not joking.

……

Qinghe Prefecture Government Office, Hucao Division.

Zhao Dexian, the head of the Household Department, was leaning back in a rosewood armchair. The documents piled up on his desk like a dangerous tower, but he didn't even glance at them. He just held the roast chicken in his arms and was gnawing on it with great enthusiasm.

Zhao Dexian loves food, especially meat.

Of the thirteen counties under the jurisdiction of Qinghe County, five suffered disasters and two counties mutinied, leaving the people living in dire straits.

Not to mention those who starved to death, there were many people who were swollen all over from hunger. However, Lord Zhao was a fat man weighing more than 200 pounds, but he still craved meat every day.

When Shen Wanwu stepped into the Household Affairs Office of the county government, he was first hit by a greasy smell of sandalwood, and he couldn't help but frown.

But when he saw the official Zhao Dexian leaning on the armchair with his face and hands covered in grease, he knew that this official was not a good person.

It’s not even noon yet, but they’re already eating roast chicken. Is this the reincarnation of a starving ghost?

He complained in his heart, but smiled:

"Master Zhao, this is the city registration document for Chen's Trading Company. Please help me."

Shen Wanwu bowed and handed over the brocade box, then placed the document on the only piece of table that was not stained with oil.

Inside the brocade box were silver notes and jewelry used for bribery, worth about five hundred taels.

Shen Wanwu had dealt with officials many times before, and he had never asked for money from an official. This time, when he asked someone to do something for him, he naturally had to pay enough money.

Of course, you can't give too much money at once. If the amount is too large, the other party will either not dare to accept it or will ask for an exorbitant amount.

Money is the thing that can best test human nature.

Zhao Dexian didn't even raise his eyelids, reluctant to put down the roast chicken in his hand. "When did the Chen family business appear in this county? I don't think I've heard of it."

"Sir, we are a trading company from Qingshan County. You must know that the refugees there are causing a lot of trouble. It is really difficult to do business here."

"He came from Qingshan County, no wonder..."

Two counties mutinied, one of which was Qingshan County. Zhao Dexian thought that most of the people there had died, but he didn't expect that there was still a caravan that could pass through the three passes and nine dangers and come to Qinghe County to do business.

He slightly put away his contempt, raised his greasy hand to take the document, and Shen Wanwu kindly handed him the embroidered handkerchief.

Zhao Dexian wiped his hands while watching Shen Wanwu quietly open the brocade box.

He just glanced at her and nodded slightly, "You are quite sensible."

Five hundred taels of silver was equivalent to his salary for several years.

After saying this, he handed the document directly to the tall and thin clerk beside him. The clerk flipped it open and looked at it, then shook his head slightly. "This smelting permit lacks the seal of the 'Firearms Bureau', and the market map doesn't indicate the direction of the water channel - it's not in compliance with the regulations."

In fact, these two issues are not very important and can be relaxed or tightened, but according to convention, he needs to pick out some problems so that his master can use them to extort more money from him.

"Look, it's not that I don't want to help you, but this is against the rules, and there's nothing I can do."

Zhao Dexian cooperated by making a helpless expression, and the brocade box in front of him had been put away by him at some point.

Shen Wanwu's heart was burning with anger.

This corrupt official took the money but didn't do his job, and now he's using these trivial matters to make things difficult for me. It's obvious that he's just greedy.

He originally thought that five hundred taels was a lot, as the other party was just a small official in the Household Department, but he didn't expect that the appetite would be so big.

He did bring 100,000 taels of silver for the cost of compiling the register, but that could not be touched.

Things became a little difficult for a while.

"Master Zhao, please give me some favor."

At this moment, a familiar voice came from outside the hall, and Chen Changfan and Yue Lingfei strode over.

Yue Lingfei carried a pot of wine with a bit of pain in her heart, while Chen Changfan held a casserole. An enticing aroma wafted out, making Zhao Dexian drool.

"Master Zhao, this jar of fine wine is a fine wine that I have treasured for many years. Would you like to try it?"

"And this braised chicken is a delicacy that I carefully cooked. Please enjoy it."

Zhao Dexian originally wanted to refuse, but when one of them filled the wine bowl and the other pushed the braised chicken to the table, he didn't know why his mind went blank.

He tasted the braised chicken as if possessed by some mysterious force. It was soft and tasty, and the broth was sweet. It was so fragrant that he almost chewed the chicken bones.

He subconsciously took another sip of wine, the aroma of the wine lingering in his throat, and Zhao Dexian closed his eyes comfortably.

Just as he was about to take another piece of chicken and another sip of wine, both were taken away.

He looked up in surprise, only to see Chen Changfan revealing a bewitching smile, "Sir, my market register..."

"Okay, okay, Xiao Li, go and get it done!"

Zhao Dexian waved his hand to signal the clerk beside him to handle the formalities, while he stared at the casserole in Chen Changfan's hand.

Chen Changfan handed the guarantee document he had just received to Shen Wanwu, and only put down the casserole when he saw that Shen Wanwu was already in the process of making the registration.

Zhao Dexian pounced on it like a dog that smelled something, eating meat and drinking wine in big mouthfuls, and the smacking sound of his lips was extremely loud.

Yue Lingfei felt distressed when she saw such delicious food and wine being wasted by this incompetent official, but was instantly comforted by Chen Changfan's next words:

"Master Yue is willing to guarantee me, so I naturally can't treat you unfairly. When my restaurant opens in a few days, I will definitely treat you well."

"That's more like it. Oh, and make sure there's plenty of wine!"

Yue Lingfei licked her lips.

……

At noon, the three men came out of the Household Department with a document stamped with an official seal in their hands. Shen Wanwu was quite excited:

"There are four markets in the county city, east, west, south and north. If we open a market directly on Yongxin Street, adjacent to the East Market of Sect Leader Huo, it's only a matter of time before we take over their business."

Chen Changfan was also quite confident.

After all, Sect Leader Huo's management is extensive, and his business operations can be said to be draining the pond to catch fish, so it is not difficult to deal with such an opponent.

On the contrary, Yue Lingfei felt a little distressed. "One hundred thousand taels of silver were spent on such a shabby document. Even if it's all gone to waste, at least it made a difference, right?"

Even though Yue Lingfei is the leader of the Mo Dao Sect, she acts like a young girl on a daily basis.

One hundred thousand taels was not a lot of money for her, but she still felt distressed.

"We'll open tomorrow and I'm sure we can recoup our costs quickly."

Chen Changfan said with confidence.

In fact, the cost he mentioned, that is, the 100,000 taels of silver for making the list, actually came from Sect Leader Huo.

But there was no name on the silver, so if he snatched it, it would be his.

He was now somewhat curious as to how the leader of the Huo Sect would react if he knew that he had robbed his city registration documents and the silver used for making the register.

"Opening tomorrow? Do you think opening a market is the same as playing house? Not only do you have to tidy up the streets, but you also have to set up stalls so that merchants can move in. If you open tomorrow, I'm afraid you won't even have enough time to prepare the stalls." If Yue Lingfei hadn't had a special liking for Chen Changfan, she would have thought that Chen Changfan was dreaming.

As they were talking, the three of them had already arrived at Yongxin Street. It was just as Yue Lingfei had said, the road was bumpy, the streets were in chaos, and the pedestrians were in a hurry.

"Immediately gather some people to re-lay the floor tiles, set up the stalls, and also this memorial archway..."

Chen Changfan explained various matters to Shen Wanwu, and Yue Lingfei began to doubt herself.

Did you hear it wrong?

Why is this guy talking in his sleep?

Judging from what he said, it seems that he wants to make the entire market look brand new overnight?

"I'm not trying to pour cold water on you, but if you can open this market tomorrow, I'm willing to send ten disciples from the Mo Dao Sect to patrol the market." Yue Lingfei couldn't help but complain.

"Okay, then I'd like to thank Sect Leader Yue first. Remember to select a few people with good skills when the time comes." Chen Changfan almost laughed out loud in his heart.

What's going on with my luck today? First, someone from Sect Leader Huo came up to give me money and city membership, and now Yue Lingfei comes to give me free guards. It's like someone giving me a pillow when I'm sleepy. It's just perfect.

Yue Lingfei had never seen such a shameless person.

"Hmph! I have something else to do. I'll come back tomorrow." She rolled her eyes in annoyance and walked away angrily.

Chen Changfan smiled and nodded, watching the latter leave.

"Have Blacksmith Han and the others work harder and strive to forge a Mo Dao. The Mo Dao Sect has treated us well, so we can't let them down."

This Yue Lingfei is a person of genuine character.

After all, not every leader can be as available as she is. After all, she is a sixth-level warrior.

Furthermore, the Mo Dao Sect is now limited by the insufficient inventory of Mo Dao, and its status has become somewhat unstable. Sect leaders like Sect Leader Huo and the Feiyan Sect have been eyeing it covetously.

To produce the ink knife as soon as possible is not only to win a large order, but also to help allies overcome difficulties. It is a win-win situation.

"Call over the elite reconnaissance squads and musketeers. I'm afraid things will get tense tomorrow."

Today I have completely formed a feud with Sect Leader Huo. Although Sect Leader Huo was the first to make trouble, I was the one who took advantage of me after all, and the other party will definitely not let it go.

What's more, he will open a market right under the other party's nose tomorrow, and the two sides are almost on opposite sides who will fight to the death.

It is said that competitors are enemies, so he opened a market next to the other party. The final result was that one side went bankrupt and the other survived.

But this is the way the world is. If he had not fought for it, he would not have been able to walk step by step from the banks of the Chiwei River to Qingshan County, to Xiaofeng Mountain, and now to Qinghe County to develop and expand.

When it’s time to fight, you must fight!

You have the capital, so don’t be afraid, just do it!

Doesn’t the other party claim that his fists and feet are as good as swords?

Then he wouldn't mind letting the other party see the power of the musket.

……

Dangdang Dangdang!

The sound of gongs in Xiaofengzhuang was as dense as drumbeats. This was the kind of gong sound that was only played during wartime, and everyone's nerves suddenly became tense.

"What happened? Why did the gong suddenly ring?"

Aunt Liu was the first to rush out with a kitchen knife, but she found that everyone was looking at each other in confusion.

The messenger, who had been galloping all the way, did not bother to wipe the sweat off his face and shouted at the top of his voice:

"The boss wants to open a market in Qinghe County, and it will open tomorrow! The boss has ordered the craftsmen in the village to pack up their tools and head to Qinghe County. Leave immediately.

Besides, the host has already cleared the three passes and nine dangers, and the roads are well maintained. The vegetables, grains, meats, wine, weapons, clothing and other supplies that we can't eat in our farm can be transported in large quantities.

The reconnaissance squad and the musket squad will march out together, and all the martial arts squad members who have reached the stage will go to maintain order!"