Gourmet Girl: Becoming a Royal Merchant Started from Selling Buns

"Since it's a good thing that benefits both the country and the people, why not give it a try? If it succeeds, Great Chu will surely become even more prosperous."

Meeting Su An's expectant eyes, Fu Zhun restrained his expression and nodded in agreement.

This guy has vision. The convenience and development of modern transportation are inseparable from the contribution of cement roads. Once the cement roads are fully built, the development of the entire dynasty can be advanced by at least fifty years.

While thinking, Su An inadvertently caught a glimpse of the wheelchair under Fu Zhun.

In ancient times, whether it was a wheelchair or a carriage, the wheels were basically made of wood. Although they looked delicate and beautiful, they were difficult to cope with complex terrain and were easily damaged, requiring frequent repairs.

The most important thing is that the wood is hard in texture, and any slight bumps on the road will be transmitted into the carriage.

The only way to reduce bumps is to reduce speed.

That's why ancient people traveled so slowly.

Su An crossed his arms, put his index finger to his lips, frowned, and couldn't help thinking in his heart.

She is very familiar with the proportions of materials used in cement roads and will not make any mistakes, so the cement road will definitely be built.

If we can improve the wheels now, wouldn’t the transportation efficiency be improved?

Thinking of this, a hint of cunning flashed in Su An's eyes. He quietly moved closer and rubbed his hands with ill intentions.

"There's one more thing I want to discuss with you."

Just by looking at her expression, you can tell that it is definitely not a good thing.

Fu Zhunmei's heart skipped a beat. He glanced at her warily and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Can you lend me your wheelchair for a few days? I want to see if I can improve the wheels. If I can, then the carriage can also be equipped with the improved wheels. Whether it's transporting grain or medicinal herbs, the speed will be greatly increased."

"It used to take seven days, but now it might only take one day!"

When he said this, Su An's eyes sparkled and his tone was a little mysterious.

He seems very confident about this matter.

Seeing that she was so excited, Fu Zhun felt reluctant to disappoint her, but at the same time he was also moved.

If this is true, why would we worry about not having enough food and fodder during a war?

He pondered for a moment, then finally curled his thin lips and agreed.

"Okay, then you can try it."

Su An was delighted when he heard this. He immediately asked someone to bring a wooden ruler, measured the size and structural data of the wheel himself, and recorded it carefully.

After getting the precise data, she rushed into the room.

Modern wheels are made of metal and rubber, but ancient materials and craftsmanship were limited, so she had to start from the actual situation and use existing resources to make improvements.

In order to facilitate her research, she bought relevant booklets from a bookstore and searched for materials that could be used as substitutes.

Just when she had some idea, there was a commotion outside.

Su An was disturbed by the noise, so he simply put down the book in his hand, pushed the door and walked out.

I saw a group of people blocking the door of the shop, many of whom were familiar faces.

They had caused trouble in the shop some time ago, and the shop assistants already had a grudge against them. Seeing them blocking the door again, the shop assistants all looked unhappy and stopped them outside without any hesitation.

"Why are you stopping us? We are here to look for Miss Su, not to cause trouble."

"Yes! Go find Miss Su and come over. We have something to ask her."

Hearing this, the guys remained unmoved and snorted sarcastically.

"Boss Su is a businessman, not a government official. I've already done my utmost to get the prescription for you. Why would I care about the affairs of the pharmacy? If you think the herbs in the pharmacy are too expensive, go to the pharmacy and argue with it. Why talk to our boss Su?"

Although what he said was correct, they didn't listen at all and shouted even louder.

Seeing that the situation was out of control, Su An had no choice but to go downstairs.

Seeing Su An, everyone quickly changed their expressions and rushed to complain to her.

"Miss Su, please be kind enough to help us. The price of herbs in the pharmacy has risen to 120 taels in just a few days. We don't have enough money on hand. If this continues, we will just die."

"I spent twenty taels on a meal at the shop some time ago. They said they were going to deliver some medicinal herbs, but there's still no news. Miss Su, when will these herbs be delivered? Please give us a definite answer!"

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After listening to this with a frown, Su An couldn't help but get angry.

When she went to the shop to buy medicinal herbs yesterday, the price was one hundred taels. Just one night later, the price actually increased by twenty taels. Isn't this obviously taking advantage of the situation?

While they were hesitating, they saw everyone kneeling on the ground.

"Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for us!"

Su An finally realized what was going on and turned around, his eyes meeting Fu Zhun's behind him.

Just in time.

The purpose of opening a drugstore should be to save the world and benefit the people, but now they are going against this, maliciously raising the price of medicine, eating the flesh and drinking the blood of the people, which is really unscrupulous.

Even a rabbit will bite when it is cornered, let alone a human.

Su An immediately came up with a plan. He turned around, crossed his arms, snorted, and angrily proposed to Fu Zhun.

"You're right. We can't be too kind. The pharmacy is acting so recklessly right now, treating human life like worthless. You're the dignified King of Zhenbei, serving the country and the people, and you care about the people. You can't just sit back and do nothing about it! Otherwise, let's go and raid the pharmacy."

After saying this, fearing that Fu Zhun might not agree, she further analyzed it.

"Since these pharmacies are capable of such a thing at this critical moment, they must have been defrauding the people on a regular basis. Your Highness, by raiding them, you can prevent them from causing harm to the people, right?"

How could Fu Zhun not know what she was thinking?

He is not a good person to begin with. He is still alive today not by following the rules, keeping a low profile, or simply robbing a shop. For him, why would he need any reason?

Fu Zhun raised his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment as if to think carefully, and then nodded in agreement.

"What Miss Su said is not without reason. Now that I have come across this matter, I cannot ignore it. Jianyi, bring people with me to see what is going on."

Seeing that he agreed, Su An's anger dissipated a lot. He hurriedly walked behind Fu Zhun and helped him push the wheelchair.

Everyone looked happy and followed him.

A team of guards, led by Jian Yi, broke directly into the pharmacy.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the medicine boy hurried forward to stop it.

"What are you doing? I advise you not to do anything rash! Our boss is..."

Before he could finish his words, Jian Yi pushed him with a cold face, making him stagger, and drew the sword from his waist, holding it in front of him.

"If you don't want to die, shut up!"

"Go in and search. Take out all the herbs. Don't leave any behind."