Chapter 010: Continue to pretend

However, Yang Xin does not know how to use a shoulder pole

Stop messing around

Beside him, Huang Zhen smiled as he continued to stack oil barrels for Yang Xin, quickly adding another layer of six, bringing the total to over 700 pounds

123456789, this is zero, one plus zero equals ten, adding two zeros makes a hundred, three makes a thousand, four makes ten thousand, moving one place to the left adds a zero, adding the previous nine digits gives you the teens, these are the symbols for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, if there is no abacus, use this to calculate, if you do my laundry in the future, I will teach you step by step

Their oil is brought from Hejian, and Huang Ying's home is located at Wuguan Dian, which is to the east of Baiyangdian and north of Renqiu, situated at the junction of Hejian Prefecture and Baoding Prefecture

Yang Xin's body must have originally possessed the ability, but the problem is that he does not know how to use it

Sitting on the low wall of the garden in He Zhanggui's yard, Yang Xin held a leg of lamb he had won from a bet in one hand and a wooden stick in the other, calculating their earnings from this trip on the ground

At least this legitimate business is not easy to operate

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There are still risks involved

The old butler turned a blind eye to this

His trip this time is due to special circumstances. If it were not for following the Wang family's boat, he would not know how many days he would have to wait in line at the Hexi Wuchao Customs.

Is it still possible to install further up?

It can be said that he is a rebel against a feudal dynasty and a despiser of Confucian thought

This handcart is not a pallet truck

Yang Xin said

Huang Ying said

Yang Xin smiled with a simple and honest expression, then stepped forward. Accompanied by gasps of astonishment from both sides, he strolled leisurely along the stone-paved street, with a four-tiered pyramid stacked behind him, moving forward in sync with his steps

But it is impossible to have a onefold interest

These goods must be collected from those vendors who specialize in gathering oil from the public to fill a ship.

This business is not easy to operate

Moreover, Yang Xin is still using vertical calculation

This object has wooden wheels, and the axle has become thinner due to years of wear, causing it to rotate not smoothly but rather in a twisting manner. Secondly, it is divided into left and right sides; pushing the cart requires not only force to move forward but also effort to maintain balance. The two barrels on each side are theoretically of equal weight, but in reality, there are discrepancies, especially since the oil inside the barrels is still flowing. This means that one must maintain the balance of the constantly shifting center of gravity with a pivot that is continuously twisting, all while pushing it forward. The two barrels on each side are theoretically of equal weight, but in reality, there are discrepancies, especially since the oil inside the barrels is still flowing. This means that one must maintain the balance of the constantly shifting center of gravity with a pivot that is continuously twisting, all while pushing it forward.

Yes, install it further up, make sure to install a thousand pounds for him

However, during the Song Dynasty, the curfew began at the third watch, and at that time, it was meaningless to enforce it; those who dared to roam around at that hour were certainly not law-abiding citizens. Moreover, the curfew was lifted at the fifth watch, making the duration of the curfew almost negligible. However, starting from the Yuan Dynasty, the curfew reverted to the first watch and has continued in this manner ever since

Pah, wash it yourself

What the shopkeeper said

Miss Fang is wealthy and extravagant; however, it is also possible that she has become somewhat muddled. When she threw money into his purse, in addition to several Spanish double-column silver coins, there was surprisingly a one-hundred-tael silver note, which instantly made Yang Xin quite affluent. One must say that the daughters of wealthy families are indeed different; they can even throw silver notes at people. Next time, I must pay her a visit to see if she can throw another bag of money.

What the shopkeeper said

Their rapeseed oil has a dedicated partner for receiving goods in Zhangjiawan, where it can be unloaded from the ship and directly transported to the latter's warehouse. Yang Xin and those sailors act as porters, each carrying a shoulder pole to transport these oil barrels to the warehouse in Zhangjiawan City. It is certainly possible to hire porters directly, but for a small business, it is best to save costs wherever possible

The family tradition of the Wang family is not overly pedantic

Because there are certainly robbers on the road, the Triangle Marsh is a vast body of water, with its east-west length roughly equivalent to the modern North Canal to Shengfang, and a perimeter of over 200 li. In this area, apart from water, there are only swamps, and it is impossible for such a place to be devoid of water bandits. It is said that this network of water and marshes can extend all the way to Baiyangdian, with hundreds of miles of rivers connecting numerous large and small lakes and swamps, where apart from water, there are only reed marshes. In such an environment, if water bandits do not emerge, it would be a miracle. During the War of Resistance, the Japanese army was helpless against the guerrillas in this area, let alone the officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. It is no wonder that there was a cache of weapons hidden in Huang Zhen's cabin.

Yang Xin looked at the results and said

His goods are his own

Do you think making money is that easy? Moreover, several dozen taels is not a small amount; it is enough to buy a residence in this capital city.

Moreover, time for stock preparation must be added before arrival

The latter smiled and waved his hand behind him. One of his subordinates immediately ran to a nearby familiar shop and soon returned with a two-wheeled cart. Yang Xin tried it out and was quite satisfied with this item, as it was a two-wheeler that did not require balancing left and right. By simply pulling the rope loop with his shoulder in front and placing both hands on the handlebars, he could control the front and rear balance. If there were no significant issues on flat ground, the real problem arose when going uphill or downhill, especially downhill, where it was easy for the cart to tip up.

One thousand catties, I will treat you to meat when we get to the city

In reality, it amounts to just a few dozen taels of profit

trolley

The fellow, together with Huang Zhen, lifted up four more barrels, and finally added two barrels at the very top, standing tall like a pyramid, surrounded by a chorus of astonishment. Huang Zhen hurriedly secured them tightly with a rope

This distance is not far.

Moreover, he must pay wages to the six sailors, which is indispensable. He also has to cover various expenses along the way, pay taxes at Yuankou, and face the harassment and extortion from officials in different regions

It is impossible to throw him into the river, as those armed servants of the Wang family cannot capture Yang Xin.

Add another layer

Huang Ying said with confusion

These represent the value of goods rather than profit, and even if the profit were to be doubled, it would only amount to a little over 100 taels.

Such a distance will not yield high profits. If it were possible to easily obtain double the profit, a multitude of merchants would flock to it. There is no information gap at this distance; even a small boat can navigate from Wuguan Diao to the muddy river, which is the Lugou River leading to Beijing. However, this time, thanks to the assistance of the old steward, the costs of crossing the Xiwuchao customs and hiring boatmen were waived, and additionally, the taxes at Zhangjiawan were also exempted. After all, those tax officials were unaware of their true relationship; giving face to the old steward was equivalent to giving face to the Vice Minister, which allowed Huang Zhen to save a considerable amount. Nevertheless, overall, the profits remain meager. It is important to note that such business can only be conducted a few times a year, with a total navigation period of only nine months, and just the round trip alone takes over a month.

Therefore, it is best to just smile at the sight of handsome men and beautiful women parading through the streets at midnight in braid performances

Moreover, he is also unavailable

Arabic numerals had already entered China during the time of the Yuan dynasty, but they were not widely used. The Chinese were more accustomed to using counting rods along with Chinese characters. As for the ten digits used in accounting, it is said that they were invented by Sister Mei Niang, and Zhu Yuanzhang promoted them to prevent officials from falsifying accounts. Look at the wisdom of the founding emperor of the Ming dynasty; despite coming from a background of begging and being illiterate, he was still able to devise methods that leave modern accountants at a loss. However, at least in the current Ming society, it is quite rare to see Arabic numerals. It is estimated that some scholars might understand them, but it is impossible to expect Huang Ying to comprehend them.

A true departure from the established doctrine

Yang Xin weighed the shock on his face as Miss Fang smashed the money bag at him

Yang Xin said

Then he will not push either

The Ming Dynasty had a curfew

What kind of nonsense are you drawing?

Yang Xin said angrily

Huang Zhenzheng fully embodies the role of a sycophant, quickly hiring sedan chairs and donkey carts at the dock, and even a human-powered cart. He then loaded all the luggage unloaded from the ship onto the carts, while the maids and servants boarded the donkey carts, and the old steward rode a donkey. Miss Wang took her seat in the sedan chair. ... From Zhangjiawan to Beijing, there are still more than 40 li; they must first reach Tongzhou and then turn west to cross the Eight Li Bridge, hurrying to enter the Chaoyang Gate before dark. The Wang family's residence in Beijing is located in Ming Shifang ...

Huang Ying looked at the shopkeeper next to her who was collecting the oil

So, I can actually afford to buy a house in Beijing

This does not earn much either

Similarly, it is also uncertain when we will be able to dock at the pier here in Zhangjiawan

Continuing to the Xinhai Revolution

He held onto the handlebars to maintain his balance and said

Pushing a cart also requires skill

Huang Ying lifted the oil barrel and placed it on him, and soon eight were filled at the bottom

Who would use this thing? It is not as simple as just picking up both ends; if the balance is not well managed, one won't even be able to walk. He simply carried an oil drum in each hand amidst a sea of astonished faces

After 8 PM, if one does not seek the neighborhood chief to obtain a night travel permit and dares to go out, be careful of being caught and receiving fifty lashes. As for wandering the night market, one might as well not even think about it, except during the Lantern Festival; at other times, even Beijing is shrouded in silence. Similarly, the Wang family must arrive in Beijing and enter the city before the curfew begins. Thus, the two families quickly parted ways, and Miss Wang specifically invited Huang Ying to her home. By the way, she glanced at her savior, then snorted and entered the sedan chair, hurriedly heading to Tongzhou for lunch under the protection of armed servants. Similarly, the Wang family must arrive in Beijing and enter the city before the curfew begins. Thus, the two families quickly parted ways, and Miss Wang specifically invited Huang Ying to her home. By the way, she glanced at her savior, then snorted and entered the sedan chair, hurriedly heading to Tongzhou for lunch under the protection of armed servants

He is referring to a two-wheeled cart pulled by human power

Bring that one

They procured a total of 20,000 jin of rapeseed oil this time, which is currently supplied at only about 0.01 something taels per jin, not reaching 0.02 taels. Thus, 20,000 jin amounts to just over 300 taels. Even at retail, it is merely a little over 0.02. The prices during the late Wanli period are simply appalling. After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, a person in Guangdong lamented that the prosperous era of Wanli would never return. In the 47th year of Wanli, which is that very year, a dou of rice in his household cost less than 20 wen. During the time of the Great Qing, under the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, a sheng of rice cost 10 wen, which translates to five times the price of a dou in the 47th year of Wanli. Even when calculated based on the rice prices in the capital, it is still considerably high, as the retail price of rice at that time remained at several tenths of a tael per shi.

He certainly would not worry about Yang Xin seducing their young lady, after all, the disparity in their social statuses is sufficient to prevent any improper connections. Moreover, the latter is likely to have a playful temperament at home... After all, their family master is a disciple of the most unorthodox thinker of the Ming Dynasty

Therefore, cities in various regions are all organized in a block system, which represents a regression compared to the Song Dynasty

Yang Xin said slyly

Uncle He

This ship of oil from Huang Zhen is worth around three hundred taels.

In fact, the Song Dynasty also had a curfew

The shopkeeper, at a loss for words, handed him a handcart

After sending them off, Huang Zhen finally began to attend to his own matters

Huang Ying said irritably

Huang Ying said in silence

However, we won't make much profit from this deal; in the end, it would be better for Miss Fang to smash my bag instead