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

After Rich Businessman B said he wanted to be the agent for guano, Rich Businessman A and Rich Businessman C couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It feels like dying early and being reborn early.

Sun Shan had long guessed that they came here to sell bird droppings.

There is no dishonest businessman without dishonesty. Buying bird droppings is a losing business, while selling bird droppings is a profitable business. For a businessman, he will definitely choose the latter.

Sun Shan glanced at the three wealthy businessmen indifferently and said calmly, "How do you plan to sell your guano? Buy it from me and sell it to others? Make a profit from the difference?"

Merchant C, who was usually quiet, nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, County Magistrate, that's exactly how we want to sell it. Haha, County Magistrate, you are very smart."

Rich Merchant A quietly knelt a step forward and said flatteringly, "Master Magistrate, there are so many people farming in Yuanlu that the government alone can't sell all the land. Haha, why don't we help the government sell it? What do you think?"

Seeing Sun Shan remained silent, he immediately added, "My Lord Magistrate, if the yamen can sell it, we can help you sell it in other counties. Haha, is that a good idea?"

The wealthy businessmen thought that if it was difficult to sell in Yuanlu, they would sell it in the next county, or at worst in the next city.

As long as bird droppings are good stuff, there will be no shortage of sellers.

These traveling merchants will travel around and work hard, but they will definitely do it as long as they can make money.

Rich businessman B agreed repeatedly: "Yes, magistrate, we can sell it elsewhere."

They thought of selling guano, and other merchants in Yuanlu must have thought of it too. With so many competitors, it would be difficult to sell, so they went out to sell it.

After hearing this, Sun Shan admired the intelligence of these three wealthy businessmen.

What I admire is not their intelligence, but their execution.

They come when they smell the scent, and take the initiative immediately when they smell the business opportunity, without any delay.

There is always a teacher among three people. Although these three wealthy businessmen look wretched and fawning, they are despicable, but they have some ability to become rich.

Even this kind of shamelessness is worth learning from for Sun Shan.

Sun Shan rolled his eyes and said with a forced smile, "You haven't even seen any guano yet, and you're already thinking of selling it? What if the yamen doesn't have any? Even if they do have it, what if there isn't much?"

The three wealthy businessmen were stunned and looked at Sun Shan in disbelief.

Yes, they haven’t even seen any guano goods, but they are already mumbling about selling guano?

What if there is no bird droppings in the yamen?

There are many relatives in my family who work in the government office, but I have never heard of bird droppings in the government office before.

The three wealthy businessmen glanced at Sun Shan timidly and tentatively.

The chief mustered up the courage to ask, "Master Magistrate, you...you wouldn't lie, would you? You, you said you had bird droppings for sale in the yamen?"

Sun Shan spread his hands and said helplessly, "There really is no guano in the government office right now. It's too early for you to think of selling it."

Rich businessman B said anxiously, "My Lord, didn't you say there would be enough for next year's spring plowing? If we start making it now, we'll definitely be able to produce it next year."

Rich Merchant C followed suit, echoing, "That's right, Magistrate. If we start developing it now, we'll be able to sell it next year. Then, we'll help you sell it, okay?"

The wealthy businessmen were so eager to get the agency rights for guano that they took every opportunity to sell it.

Sun Shan nodded in agreement. "Yes, if we start making guano now, we'll definitely be able to sell it for money for next year's spring plowing."

The three wealthy businessmen couldn't help laughing when they heard this.

I told you, the government office must have bird droppings for sale.

Then, changing the subject, Sun Shan asked coldly, "Why should I allow you to sell guano? There are so many merchants in Yuanlu, why did I choose you three?"

These words instantly choked the three wealthy businessmen who were still laughing, and they could no longer laugh.

Yes, why authorize them to sell it?

I have no relatives or friends with Lord Sun, and we have very little interaction. Why should I sell it to them?

Sun Shan felt relieved when he saw the three wealthy businessmen with their heads hung.

He made a gesture to invite people to stand up: "Please stand up. If you keep kneeling like this, outsiders will think that I am oppressing the people and that I am difficult to get along with."

After Sun Shan said this, the three wealthy businessmen quickly jumped up.

I was afraid that I would disobey orders and be caught and beaten.

Sun Shan was stunned. The three short and fat rich businessmen were so skilled that they could jump up as soon as they said they would, without any connection at all.

This move is vivid and lifelike.

Merchant A said stubbornly, "My Lord, it doesn't matter who we sell it to. We really want to help the government share its burden and sell guano for you."

As he spoke, the fat on his face was squeezed together by laughter.

The most important thing for wealthy businessmen is not selling bird droppings, but losing weight.

Being too fat is bad for your health.

Sun Shan thought for a moment and said, "Well, if you want to sell guano, that's fine. But there are conditions."

The three wealthy merchants only heard the previous words and hurriedly shouted: "Okay, County Magistrate, okay, we all agree."

Emma, ​​after a lot of twists and turns, the magistrate finally allowed them to sell bird droppings.

Emma, ​​that’s great. It’s worth the trip.

Sun Shan looked at the three of them speechlessly and said, "Listen to my terms first."

Rich businessman A jumped out and said, "Master Magistrate, we will agree to whatever you say."

Hehe, they are here to sell bird droppings. I knew it wouldn’t be easy to meet them, so I was mentally prepared.

Sun Shan continued, "If you want to sell guano, you must pay a certain amount of money to the government. This money is not for the purchase of the guano; it must be paid separately to the government. You must prove that you can afford to sell guano. If you can't even pay this amount, then don't sell guano."

This was something Sun Shan came up with on the spur of the moment when he saw the three wealthy businessmen. It was called the franchise fee.

For example, some chain brands require you to pay a considerable fee before opening a store.

Such as franchise fee, agency fee, deposit, management fee, training fee, material fee, etc.

In short, they are making you pay money before the store opens.

Sun Shan was following this practice at this moment.

It is impossible for the government to buy bird droppings directly, so it has to find someone to sell it on its behalf.

Set up a point in each township and sell according to the guidance of the county government.

If there is a problem in any area, please contact the agent directly to handle it.

The government office must not transfer money, as any fat meat that passes through its hands will leave a layer of grease.

The more officials you pass through, the greater the chance of corruption.

Sun Shan planned to set up a department specifically to manage bird droppings, which would directly connect with various branches and let officials handle it as much as possible to reduce corruption.

When the three wealthy businessmen heard that they had to pay a sum of money, they were dumbfounded.

They know it's not that easy, but it involves money and it hurts.

Last time, Sun Shan cheated me out of 300 taels, and I don’t know how much he will cheat me of this time.

Rich Merchant A asked tremblingly, "My Lord, I wonder how much I have to pay?"

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "It's not confirmed yet. I'll let you know when it's confirmed."

Then he picked up the teacup and took a sip, meaning he was about to send the guests away.

Rich Businessman A wants to ask more.

Sun Shan gave Gui Ge'er, the background wall, a look.

Gui Ge'er understood immediately and dragged the three wealthy businessmen out.

His brother Shan is very busy. If it weren't for the fact that this is the first time that three rich businessmen have sent beauties, he would definitely not meet them.

Humph, after saying so much, you should have left long ago.