The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

It was the first time that Sun Shan dealt with the masses so closely, and he reflected on his own performance very poorly, thinking that he would have to learn from the lesson in the future.

In particular, you must maintain a cool and dignified image and not speak casually to the public. Otherwise, the public will become more and more unreasonable and disrespectful.

Sun Shan glanced at Gui Ge'er, Sun Dingnan and others.

Gui Ge'er was always keeping an eye on Sun Shan. Seeing Sun Shan looking at him, he asked in confusion, "Brother Shan, why are you looking at me?"

Could it be that he saw Shan Ge's embarrassed escape just now and wanted to kill him to silence him?

Thinking of this, Gui Ge'er shook his head repeatedly. He had seen all kinds of Shan Ge's appearances, so why would he kill someone to silence him?

Sun Shan's face was cold as he asked calmly, "Gui'er, how are you learning Yuanlu dialect lately?"

He then glanced at Sun Dingnan and the Sun family guards who stayed behind to farm the fields.

It's so difficult to find someone to help you. If they don't speak Yuanlu dialect well, you have to force them to do physical training and run a hundred laps.

When everyone saw Sun Shan's look, they couldn't help but tremble as if they had come into contact with a cold poisonous snake.

He quickly looked away, afraid to meet Sun Shan's gaze.

When it comes to learning Yuanlu dialect, among so many people, only a few guards have learned it. The best one is actually Sun Dalang, who would be laughed at if people told others about it.

Not to mention comparing with Sun Shan and Master Zhang, I'm not even as good as Nanny Wang. It's really shameful.

Gui Ge'er's face flushed red, he lowered his head and said ashamedly: "Brother Shan, I, I have been learning, but I just can't speak it."

Sun Dingnan also said: "Master, we have been trying to learn it, but we can't learn it no matter how hard we try. We don't know what to do."

Sun Dalang's ears flushed, and he whispered, "Master, I, I think we should get to know more local people so that we can learn better."

Because Nanny Wang often went out, she knew many vegetable vendors and became very good at talking to them.

The same goes for Big Head Dog and Master Zhang's wife, Xia, who are much better than these guards who work behind closed doors.

Although I can't speak it very well, I can understand what the locals are saying by listening and guessing.

Sun Shan and Master Zhang, due to the needs of their work, chiseled holes in the wall to steal light, used fireflies to reflect the snow, hung themselves from the beams and pierced their legs with a needle, and studied day and night, but they were still inferior to Nanny Wang.

Dalang believes that only by going out and communicating with local people can one learn more.

Sun Shan agreed and said, "Dalang is right. It's true that living with the locals will help you learn faster. In a few days, I'll hire two locals to work with them in the experimental fields. You two should get along well and talk more."

First of all, we can hire two free oral English teachers for them.

Secondly, it allows local people to have a clearer understanding of how the experimental fields are cultivated, and allows them to see clearly that they are not cheating and that they have indeed achieved a good harvest after using bird droppings.

It's like finding a promotional microphone.

Sun Shan and his companions quickly returned to the yamen. Attorney Zhang hurried out and whispered, "Master, what are the people's reactions? Are they all coming to buy our guano?"

All this effort is made just to let the people of Yuanlu know that using bird droppings can increase crop yields.

They can also increase their income by selling guano.

The ultimate goal is "political achievements".

How can you get promoted without achievements? How can you make more money without promotion?

Since discovering bird droppings and verifying that they are useful, Master Zhang felt that his master's opportunity had come. He might even become a "capable official" and have the opportunity to go to the capital and catch the emperor's eye.

From then on, the Sun family changed their status and officially became a wealthy and powerful family.

As the lord's status changed, his master's status naturally rose as well, and he became rich together with his lord.

Sun Shan didn't know what to say. Although he had achieved his goal, his performance was not good, so he changed the subject and asked, "Have you finished the plan I asked you to make?"

Simply discovering guano is not enough. You must know how to develop it, how to produce it, how to transport it, how to sell it, and how to make a profit.

Sun Shan wanted to sell bird droppings. It was easier said than done, but it required careful planning.

Mr. Zhang used to be a pawnbroker and had been involved in many businesses. This time, selling bird droppings can be considered his old profession.

Master Zhang nodded, handed a plan to Sun Shan, and said, "Master, the cost of making guano is actually quite high. Not only do we need people to dig it up, but we also need people to make it, transport it, and find people to sell it. This is easier said than done."

He paused, frowned, and said, "Master, the hills behind Da Niao Village are designated as government farmland, which also means that the bird droppings belong to the government. And the government's treasury, alas, is not enough to do all these things."

It is impossible for the government to take on everything because its strength does not allow it.

Yuanlu County's warehouses weren't overflowing with gold and silver, so there wasn't enough money to do this. Therefore, starting capital was a major problem.

Zhang Shiye continued, "Master, even if the government treasury is well-stocked, there is no way to take care of everything."

Then he whispered, "After today, I'm sure many people will be eyeing the guano. If we really sell it, they'll definitely want a piece of the pie. Master, we're alone. If they unite, it'll be very difficult to deal with us."

“They” of course refers to the local powerful and wealthy people.

The Wang family is particularly bad. If they really can't get any benefits, they will definitely resort to shady tactics behind the scenes.

It is difficult to accomplish something, but it is quite easy to ruin something.

Master Zhang added, "I believe the master has already thought of these issues."

If I hadn't thought about it, I wouldn't have taken County Magistrate Wang out today.

Sun Shan clearly wanted to get County Magistrate Wang to "invest" so that everyone could cooperate well.

Seeing Sun Shan nod, Master Zhang said, "Not just the Wang family, but anyone else with some power and wealth should be called over here. Have them contribute money to dig up the guano. The more they contribute, the more they'll get. The less they contribute, the less they'll get."

After a pause, he added: "Of course, the government is the biggest boss, and this cannot be changed."

Then he added, "Master, you also have a share. It was you who discovered guano and knew that it could increase production. Even if you have a lot of money, it's useless if you don't use the good stuff. Master, this time it's all thanks to your broad knowledge that the guano can be sold at a profit. Master, you will get the lion's share."

Sun Shan's eyes lit up and he looked at Master Zhang with appreciation.

Of course it has to be the big one, which is called "technology stocks".

Without his technical input, no matter how good the project is, it will be useless.

Science and technology are primary productive forces.

Sun Shan’s technical investment should have accounted for the largest share, even larger than the government office.

It's just that due to my status and social conditions, I have no choice but to compromise.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "Master Zhang is right!"

Zhang, realizing he had hit the nail on the head, asked happily, "Master, when should we gather them together for a discussion?"

They are the local tyrants who come to get a piece of the pie.

Sun Shan shook his head and said mysteriously, "Don't worry, don't worry. Jiang Taigong fishes and those who are willing take the bait will be caught. Let's wait patiently. Haha, this time we will cast a wide net and catch all fish, big and small."

Sun Shan would not take the initiative to attack, but would wait for someone with ulterior motives to come to him.

After today, anyone with some ability will definitely see the "benefits" in it.

Haha, Sun Shan is waiting for them to come and visit.