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

Sun Shan took his cousin Chen around to see the local specialties of Yuanlu County.

Sun Shan asked, "Uncle Chen, do you think these things of ours are worth selling?"

Uncle Chen said very honestly, "These things are too ordinary. They are okay to sell locally, but it's not cost-effective to ship them to other places."

Pointing to the "unique" mountain tea in Yuanlu County, he explained, "Take this kind of tea for example. The variety is average, the cooking technique is average, and the taste is even more average. If we sell it outside, we can't afford the price, and we might even struggle to make back the shipping costs."

He then pointed to the bamboo daily necessities from Yuanlu County and said, "This fruit bowl is fine in texture, but the style is just average. If it were made more refined and beautiful, perhaps we could ship it back to Guangnan and sell it."

While visiting a "local specialty" store with Sun Shan, Uncle Chen explained to Sun Shan why the local products could not be sold.

Uncle Chen concluded, "Yuanlu County's offerings are too bland, or rather, too unremarkable. It's difficult to leave Yuanlu County, or even Chenzhou Prefecture."

Sun Shan also thought so, but he did not give up and insisted on asking.

What's more, the advice given by Uncle Chen was very pertinent, and I learned a lot from it.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "Uncle, Yuanlu County can't sell goods outside, so we welcome goods from outside to diversify our product range. You're welcome to come and do business next time. Haha, we'll give you the most favorable commercial tax rate then."

It is impossible not to collect taxes. We have to collect them at least as a formality.

Sun Shan hopes that more people from other places will come to Yuanlu County so that the local economy will have a chance to flourish.

As long as someone comes in, it means there is flow, and flow will inevitably lead to commercial activities.

Apart from anything else, you have to spend money on food and accommodation, and there are now more jobs in Yuanlu County.

Uncle Chen nodded and said, "Next time I come to Chenzhou Prefecture, I will definitely come to Yuanlu County. Haha, since you and Sister Yun are here, I will definitely come back to visit."

Sun Shan was overjoyed and continued to invite his cousin Chen to take a "one-day tour to Yuanlu".

Uncle Sun, who was following behind, looked around with a sly look in his eyes. Every time he entered a shop, he wished that the shopkeeper knew that he was the magistrate's uncle.

Uncle Sun also wanted to find business opportunities, so he followed Uncle Chen closely and tried to learn some business knowledge from him.

Uncle Sun said in a low voice: "Brother De, listen carefully to what Uncle Chen says. Let's study hard in the back. Hehe, your father also wants to live a life of luxury like Uncle Chen. You have to work hard for me."

De Ge'er rolled his eyes and asked, "Father, I also want to live the same luxurious life as Uncle Chen's son. When will you let me live that life?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uncle Sun slapped De Ge'er on the back without mercy.

If he wasn't outside, he would definitely be hit on the head.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Good brother De, what do you mean by this? Are you disgusted with your father for being incompetent?"

De Ge'er touched his back which was hurt by the slap and said aggrievedly, "Dad, I'm just telling the truth. If a father isn't great, how can I expect my son to be great? Dad, if you were as rich as Uncle Chen, I would definitely be great."

Uncle Sun was so angry that he glared at De Ge'er.

He snorted coldly, "Humph, you're stupid, so you blame me. Look at your uncle, a fool, but he still gave birth to a smart son and became an old man that everyone envied. I've already lowered my standards very low, but you still can't do it. De'er, you really disappoint me."

Speaking of this, De Ge'er felt even more aggrieved: "Dad, this is all your fault. I heard from grandma that uncle was the most active in visiting grandpa's grave, while you were always lazy. Look, grandpa blesses uncle's family but not yours.

Knowing that my uncle couldn't have a son, I specially captured one and brought him back. Dad, Shanzi was captured by my grandfather after he gave up his chance to become an immortal and used up all his energy. He must be very powerful.

And what about me? Oh, Dad, it's all your fault. Not only did I not have the chance to be filial to Grandpa when he was alive, but I'm still not filial after his death, not even actively weeding his grave, burning incense, and offering wine.

Humph, Grandpa saw that you were so unfilial that he didn’t enlighten me, so I can’t compare to Shanzi.”

Sun Bomin, Su told others that Sun Shan was captured by Doctor Sun, so he was very smart.

As he talked, not only outsiders believed it, but his family members also believed it.

Among them, Dege'er is a more devout believer, otherwise it would be hard to explain why Shanzi is more alert than him despite having the same grandfather.

The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt. De Ge'er said dissatisfiedly, "Father, you have to be more diligent next time you visit the grave. Your three sons are hopeless, but you still have grandchildren. Niu Niu, Ge Tou, and Mao Zi. You have to work harder so that Grandpa can see your sincerity and bless our family."

The Maozi mentioned by Dege'er is the boy born after Yongge'er gave birth to two daughters in succession.

From then on, each of Sun Sanshu's sons had a successor, and Sun Sanshu was very happy during that time. He did not skimp on the mountain products when he collected them.

At this moment, Uncle Sun was even more furious when he heard De Ge'er complaining constantly.

I had hoped that my son would become successful and bring me up, but why did my son turn around and accuse me of being incompetent and bringing trouble to my children and grandchildren?

How can this be possible? It's against Tiangang!

Uncle Sun couldn't bear it any longer and slapped De Ge'er on the head.

He cursed angrily, "You good De'er, are you blaming your father? Humph, wait until we get back to the government office and see how I'll deal with you."

De Ge'er thought he was right and felt that his father was really unreasonable.

He walked up to Sun Bomin and said, "Uncle, please tell me what I said. Was it right?"

As a father and brother, Sun Bomin naturally stood on the side of Uncle Sun.

He shook his head and said, "Brother De, your father is right. You have to work hard. Because you are still young and have a chance. Your father and I are old and useless. We can't be relied on."

With the support of his biological elder brother, Uncle Sun straightened his back and held his head high.

He said confidently, "Did you hear me? Work hard. I wanted you to learn from Shanzi, but no matter how hard you try, you can't reach him. I've lowered my expectations. I only ask you to learn from Uncle Chen and make more money so that I can have a good life. Humph, as for being the old master, I don't count on you anymore. I'm counting on Shanzi."

De Ge'er looked at Uncle Sun and Sun Boming helplessly. The two brothers were in cahoots with each other and he couldn't beat them.

So he quickly ran forward and followed Sun Shan's pace, thinking that it would be better to get along with the county magistrate.

De Ge'er said cheerfully, "Uncle, I just learned a lot. After listening to your analysis, I finally understand why your business is so successful. Uncle, I admire you so much."

Uncle Chen waved his hand modestly: "Don't say that, I was just saying it casually."

De Geer continued to flatter him: "Uncle, you are so powerful just by talking casually. If you speak seriously, wouldn't it be even more powerful? Good uncle, please teach me quickly. I really admire you."

When Uncle Chen saw that De Ge'er truly admired him, he immediately held his head high and chest out, and proudly started talking about business.

He spoke with saliva flying all over the place, but he didn't feel tired and the smile on his face never stopped.