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

Uncle Sun San tried every means to follow the main force to find Sun Shan in Sunjia Village.

Sun Shan was looking at the account book of the guano fertilizer workshop in the yamen.

"Ah"

"Ah"

"Ah"

Sun Shan sneezed three times in a row before he stopped. Confused, he asked, "It's not that cold, why am I sneezing?"

Gui Ge'er said cheerfully, "Brother Shan, someone must be missing you."

Sun Shan agreed with this: "Of course, there are many people who miss your brother Shan."

Sun Dingnan also smiled and said, "Yes, regardless of who it is, our family must miss us."

Speaking of Sunjia Village, it has been more than a year since I left. Time flies so fast.

After a quarter of an hour of homesickness, Sun Shan had finished reading the account book.

Seeing the final operating balance of the workshop and the amount of money collected, I couldn't help but feel a headache.

The pitiful cash flow is really not in line with the rules of doing business.

Sun Dingnan also said depressedly: "Master, the guano fertilizer workshop has been open for so long. We finally produced guano fertilizer and can sell it. Alas, no one can afford it. Everyone sells it on credit. Even if we collect the money from the rich, we only get a pitiful amount."

The total amount of money received so far is more than 600 taels, and the bulk of it goes to County Magistrate Wang.

Mr. Wang used all his tax-free money to buy fertilizers. This was a very courageous move that left the rich people in the county dumbfounded.

600 taels, in a blink of an eye, all the expenses for labor, workshop site, etc. were spent.

The only thing to be thankful for is that the workshop currently does not have any sales on credit and can still maintain operations for the time being.

Sun Dingnan asked, "Master, the workshop is still producing. They don't need fertilizer now. Why don't we stop production and save some labor costs?"

The spring plowing is over and the fertilizer has been delivered, but the workshop is still in operation and is still working in full swing.

When outsiders saw the workshop, they thought it was making a lot of money, so they increased production.

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "No, let's get back to work. Spring plowing is over, then summer harvest, and then summer plowing, which will only take a few months. Fertilizer will be needed again then."

The main reason is that the production of guano fertilizer takes a long period of time, with "months" as the unit of measurement.

It cannot be produced today and shipped tomorrow.

Sun Shan thought about it and decided that he had to continue working as summer plowing was not far away.

Sun Dingnan asked in embarrassment: "Master, if we continue to work, we will have to pay not only the workers but also the materials. We only have a few dozen taels left in our account book. I'm afraid..."

It means that there is no money to pay and you can only buy on credit.

Sun Shan thought about how the wealthy families in Yuanlu County were so shameless as to buy guano fertilizer on credit, so he decided to follow suit.

He said seriously, "If you want credit, then credit. We can say that we will pay after the summer harvest and collect the fertilizer money from the people."

After a pause, he continued, "The same goes for wages. Let the villagers of Big Bird Village work first, and then pay them after the summer harvest."

I guess Big Bird Village doesn't mind, right? I made so much money at the workshop before, so my pockets are at least half full. Delaying three or four months' wages shouldn't be a problem.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "If it's really difficult, we can have the village chief of Da Niao Village assess it and then pay the workers first. If it's not that difficult, we can postpone it until after the summer harvest."

Sun Shan wanted to convene another "big investors' meeting" to let them continue investing.

However, the money from big investors doesn’t just come from the wind. They may feel that the workshop is not operating well, and not only will they stop investing, but they may even withdraw their capital.

After thinking about it, forget it.

It’s better to choose to buy on credit to get through the difficult times.

Sun Dingnan quickly agreed: "Then let's do as the master thinks."

Sun Shan ordered, "You and Steward Wang should talk to the villagers and the merchants who supply us nicely. Be polite and say as many good things as possible."

In fact, I would like to paint more rosy pictures to let everyone see the bright future of the workshop and help them make a fortune.

Sun Dingnan nodded in understanding. "Master, don't worry. We will talk things over nicely. Once we receive the money from the people, we will make sure to pay their wages immediately and repay the suppliers as soon as they are owed."

Sun Shan was already planning to tighten his belt and live on credit when Master Zhang hurried in and said, "Master, someone's coming from Chenzhou Prefecture."

He leaned close to Sun Shan and whispered, "Master, this is about the capture of the serial killer."

Sun Shan's eyes lit up.

Emma, ​​I almost forgot about this. In January, we caught three thieves who were on the run and committing crimes. Now it's the end of April. Several months have passed in a flash.

Sun Shan asked suspiciously, "Could it be that Chenzhou Prefecture has already taken care of it?"

Master Zhang also thought so: "Master, it should be. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent anyone here."

Sun Shan asked doubtfully, "It's only been three or four months, and you've already finished the case?"

This speed is too fast. When did the government become so efficient?

Zhang Shiye guessed: "Master, maybe the thieves killed too many people, so they are dealing with special cases."

This makes sense.

This serial murder case is extremely serious, and the government has decided to conduct an expedited trial and close the case quickly to appease the people.

Now that the roving murderer has been apprehended, the news must be made public so that the people don't have to worry and can return to their normal lives and, more importantly, normal production, so that society can function normally.

When Sun Shan thought about this, he understood why the government handled the matter so quickly.

Sun Shan put on his official uniform and went to meet the "special envoy" from Chenzhou Prefecture.

It turned out to be an old acquaintance - Captain Yang.

When Captain Yang saw Sun Shan, he immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Lord Sun."

Sun Shan gently made a gesture of invitation.

After everyone sat down, he asked, "Captain Yang, how are you? I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

Captain Yang couldn't have thought of this, but the prefect sent him here, so he had to come.

He quickly said: "Master Sun, we meet again."

Sun Shan didn't get to the point. Instead, he turned to his immediate superior, "Is the prefect all right?"

Captain Yang nodded repeatedly: "Everything is fine."

Okay, it’s definitely okay.

Just after the New Year, you presented a "big gift". The prefect's "KPI" for the year was completed.

By catching such a serious criminal, the prefect had made a great contribution, and his resume was greatly enhanced.

If you present it to His Majesty, you will have something to brag about.

After Sun Shan and Captain Yang exchanged some pleasantries, they officially got down to business.

He asked, "I wonder what Captain Yang wants from me?"

Captain Yang smiled and said, "Sir Sun, the last case has already had a conclusion. The prefect sent me here specifically to explain it to you in detail."

Sun Shan was stunned. How could he have deserved the reply from the prefect's confidant?

Could it be that he had easily caught the attention of the prefect?

But thinking about the background of Liu Zhifu, it seems that catching his eye is not a good thing.

The people in his family who guard the tomb don't participate much in court affairs.

Even if Magistrate Liu was unwilling to be lonely and worked hard to climb up, his brothers at home would not be happy about it. They were afraid that he would work too hard and choose the wrong side, which would bring disaster to the family. It would be better for him to be content with being a wealthy and prosperous Marquis of Yihui.

Sun Shan pretended to be flattered and said, "Thank you, Mr. Prefect, for your kindness. Thank you for troubling Captain Yang."

Captain Yang shook his head and said, "It's no trouble. I'm so happy to see Lord Sun again."

Sun Shan and Captain Yang were polite again.

Emma, ​​that's how officialdom is, full of empty talk. Fortunately, Sun Shan is not in a hurry.

Thanks to the fact that I ate slowly in the past, I developed a slow temper as well.