A small peasant girl who traveled through time and space picked up a war god prince

Chapter 11 Going to Town to Sell Ginseng

The rooster crows three times, and Siyu stretches and gets up. There's work to do today! Refresh yourself, wash your face, and brush your teeth with a willow branch and some salt.

When will I learn how to make toothpaste? I'll ask Uncle Qingli if he can help me make some toothbrushes. Brushing my teeth is so inconvenient! I have a plan, but I'll have to put it on hold for now. I'll go to town first and see if I can sell the ginseng. Then I can start making toothbrushes and toothpaste. Otherwise, I don't have the startup capital. There's nothing I can do. It only took a moment for me to think of this.

Hey! Go to bed early and get up early, take good care of yourself, and practice some military boxing to loosen up your muscles.

Ayu: Sister

Ahuan: Sister

Siyu: Ayu, Ahuan.

Dada, running over.

Said: Sister, you play really well, we want to learn too.

Siyu:Okay!

Two younger brothers: Sister, please teach us.

Daddy: Rain girl!

Dad: I asked, when did you learn this set of boxing? I have never seen you practice it.

Siyu: So, am I getting carried away? She raised her hand and touched her nose. How can I explain this? Saying I created it myself is a bit of an exaggeration! Who would believe that? A little girl who'd never been out of town could invent her own boxing style? That's just bullshit!

Siyu touched her nose, thought for a moment, and said, "Dad, I'm telling you, don't be angry! It was when my head was broken that I dreamt of an old man with a white beard who taught me, and a man in flowery clothes. They chased me and taught me in my dream. If I didn't do well, they would chase me and beat me. That's how I learned it."

Dad asked again, "So what else did they teach you? Did they pay you anything to learn all this?" Siyu shook her head, saying, "No, they just told me to study hard, learn boxing, and martial arts, and then they want me to learn medicine? I'll practice medicine, save lives, and do more good deeds."

Dad asked: Do they want you to sign a contract or something? If you sign a contract, we won’t learn from you!

Siyu replied: "No, Daddy, there's no contract. I'm just the one destined for this. That's why they taught me. Daddy, come learn from me too! I'll teach you too, so you'll have an extra layer of safety when you go hunting in the mountains."

Siyu, let’s all learn it. Call your two younger brothers, Ayu and Huan, and follow along.

Siyu said, "Yes! You brothers, come learn too! After I sell my ginseng today, I'll send you to school. You'll learn there and gain knowledge and understanding in the future. You can also take the imperial examinations. But to take them, you need to be in good health. Otherwise, you won't be able to persevere through an exam. It'll cost you half your life."

Okay, sister, the two brothers said in unison.

The four of them began their training together, tears streaming down their faces. After their morning exercise, they set off on foot for the town. The distance from Baijia Village to Liping County was 15 miles. The four of them walked for about an hour. Arriving in Liping County, they went straight to the Huimin Clinic. They were still early, so there were no patients there yet.

Siyu, walk to the counter and say, "Hello, waiter, I want to see your boss."

The little medicine boy asked Siyu, "Little girl, what do you want to talk to our boss about?"

Siyu asked, "Do you buy herbs here? I want to sell them."

The waiter said that they usually don't accept ordinary herbs, as they are usually given by herbal medicine merchants. But they will accept precious herbs. Siyu knew the waiter wasn't up to the task of managing the business, so she gave him a few copper coins and asked him to go and call the shopkeeper. The waiter declined, saying, "I can't accept it."

The waiter went to the backyard to call the shopkeeper out. At this time, Doctor Ji, who was sitting in the office, also came out. "Ouch! Little girl, your head wound is about to heal."

Siyu asked doubtfully, "Grandpa Doctor, do you know me?"

Doctor Ji said, "I heard my senior brother mention you." You might not know the senior brother I'm talking about. He's Doctor Wang from your Baijia Village.

Siyu, so that's how it is! Thank you, Doctor Grandpa. For caring about me, I'm fine now. I'm well now. Don't call me Doctor Ji anymore. I was injured while collecting herbs in the mountains before, and it was your father who saved me!

Siyu wondered if it was really fate.

Doctor Ji, please don't be so polite to me. Can you show me what you want to sell this time? I want to see what kind of precious treasure it is.

Siyu said proudly, "Of course it's a treasure! Don't blink! Let me show you!" Then she gently opened the small cloth bag to reveal a corner. Doctor Ji quickly raised his hand to cover it. He called them to the back hall and said, "Little girl, don't show off your wealth! You can't let someone covet such a good thing!"

Siyu: Thank you for your kindness, doctor. I will remember it in the future.

Doctor Ji, please do me the honor of calling me Grandpa Ji.

Siyu, okay, the shopkeeper also came at this time.

Asked, "Father, brother, it's you who wants to sell medicinal herbs. Bring them here so I can see what herbs you have." Bai Qingyuan pointed to the basket in Bai Siyu's hand and said, "Where are the things? My daughter has the final say."

When the shopkeeper heard that it was a little kid who made the decision, he thought it was not a valuable thing, so Siyu opened the bundle.

When Shopkeeper Du saw what was inside, his eyes widened in surprise. This is top-grade ginseng!

Shopkeeper Du, turned around and looked at Bai Qingyuan, "Why did you let a little kid hold this valuable thing? Aren't you afraid that it will be lost or stolen?"

Shopkeeper Du was heartbroken. "Oh, what a waste!" Doctor Du picked it up and examined it carefully, as if it were a treasure. He couldn't help but mutter, "Let me see how old it is." There are a few ways to determine the age of ginseng. First, observe the growth rings. Generally speaking, ginseng under four years old won't show growth rings. After four years, rings appear. For example, six-year-old red ginseng typically has two or three rings. The number of rings can be used to determine the age of ginseng. Ginseng naturally grows and sheds once a year. The leaves and essence grow again every four years. Each time they shed, a scar appears on the ginseng's burner. In jargon, this is called a "gourd bowl," so a ginseng gourd bowl will do. One bowl a year, plus three more years. For example, if you have over 12 "gourd bowls," add three more years, and you're 15 years old. [The above information comes from Baidu. This article is brainless and imaginative, and is for entertainment only. My dear friends, please urge me to update and add + bookshelf. Thank you]

Shopkeeper Du looked up and exclaimed in delight, "What a wonderful (shen ginseng)! 300-year-old ginseng, of superb quality! I haven't seen ginseng this good in over 20 years." "How about this! You've decided to buy this (shen ginseng), right?"

Shopkeeper Du, brother, I forgot to ask what your name is.

Ji Lao stepped forward and said, "Old Du? This is the young man from Baijia Village who saved me, whom I once told you about. You can't fool him! Give him a good price."

Shopkeeper Du said, "How could that be possible! Not to mention that you, Mr. Ji, are here to supervise, even if you weren't here, I wouldn't do anything against my conscience! What's the reputation of our Huimin Medical Clinic? What's our style of doing things? You don't know, Li Lai is always honest and trustworthy! He wouldn't do anything wicked, don't worry! This ginseng is 300 years old and in good condition. It's not damaged at all. I won't give you less, I'll give you 1500 taels of silver. If we take this to the capital, a 300-year-old ginseng of this quality will sell for at least 3000 to 4000 taels. The key is that our place is, after all, a remote small county."

Siyu nodded and said, "Okay, I trust Mr. Ji and Shopkeeper Du. We have a family of both old and young, and we don't have the manpower or resources. No matter how good the price is in Beijing, our family can't go. A tree that stands out in the forest will be blown away by the wind. For the villagers, owning this golden doll should be kept low-key. Otherwise, you'll be noticed wherever you go, and it's easy to bring about fatal disasters. This is good. There are always gains and losses."

Siyu said respectfully, "I still want to thank Shopkeeper Du and Grandpa Ji. They didn't bargain down the price because it was such a good treasure. We are very satisfied."

Elder Ji and Shopkeeper Du exchanged a glance, their affection for Siyu growing even stronger. Though young, the girl spoke and acted with composure, dignity, and decorum. She didn't seem like a child raised in the countryside at all. Even more surprising to Elder Ji and Shopkeeper Du was Siyu's composure. She wasn't excited or overjoyed by the large sum of money; that didn't seem like the behavior of a child raised in the countryside. It was truly remarkable. Then, looking at the child's father, their behavior seemed a bit out of place. Then, looking at the little girl, she had a great sense of propriety. She was also thoughtful, not imagining that she had a treasure and therefore demanded an exorbitant price.

Siyu said, "Manager Du, please give me fourteen 100-liang silver ingots, one 50-liang silver ingot, and four 10-liang silver ingots. Just use the remaining ten liang as loose change and copper coins." Her father remained silent throughout the entire process, watching silently from the side. He had a lot of things to buy, and the large-denomination silver bills were a concern. As they counted the silver and prepared to leave, Siyu turned back to see her father and two younger brothers, still in a daze.

Dad's still daydreaming. How long will it take to earn 1500 taels? 1500 taels! Farming and carrying bags at the docks, working non-stop for a year, earning five or six taels. 1500 taels would take at least 300 years. Even my eldest brother, who works in the government office, only makes two taels a month, or a little over twenty taels a year. He'd have to work for 70 or 80 years.

"Daddy, um, ah! Oh." Bai Qingyuan babbled incoherently. "Why are my hands and feet shaking? They're out of control! Are they floating?"

The two younger brothers were also stunned and thought, this is magical, my sister is so amazing, Siyu called daddy and brother.

Daddy, brother, Bai Qingyuan is still daydreaming as if he didn't hear anything.

Siyu just wants to say one thing: this life? There are too many difficulties, and no matter how much pain I have experienced, I still feel powerless.

The younger brothers seemed to be stunned by the silver, standing there motionless. Siyu waved her little hands in front of her father and younger brothers, and said, "Wake up, it's time to go."

Ah! Oh. Siyu said thank you to Mr. Ji and Shopkeeper Du before heading out. She still had a lot of things to buy. Dad and his brothers were completely distracted, doing whatever they were told! By the time they came to their senses, the car was completely full...

Chapter 012: County Purchase

Chapter 12: County Purchase

Siyu came out of the clinic and put the banknote into the space. How could she not use such a big cheating tool?

Siyu said to her father as they walked, "Dad, brother, we need to stay calm. We will have plenty of 1500 taels in the future."

Siyu continued to fantasize about the future and painted a rosy picture for her father and brother.

--small theater

Xie Youlan, your big cake is well painted. Just look at how many cakes your royalties can buy. Xie Youlan, buy as many as you can. Every penny is the love of your children. Author, where's your face? You're already drooling over a few cakes.

I also want to send my father and brother to school and take the imperial examinations. I also want my sister to learn some skills. She shouldn't marry just when she's old enough. I want her to have the skills to make a living and not be bossed around. I also want to build a big house for our family.

Siyu, act coquettishly and pull daddy's sleeve, daddy, what do you say?

The younger brothers were so moved by what their sister said that they were incoherent.

Sister, is that true? I can study now.

Siyu nodded. "That's right," Siyu told her father and brothers. "We must remember that hard work alone won't make you rich; it can only provide food and clothing. Wealth comes from brains, vision, and opportunity." There's also a saying that wealth is a reward for knowledge, not a reward for Qin Fen. We must remember that wealth comes from counting, not from working hard. And we must keep our heads up, not our heads down, as we work.