After Wanlang said this, Li Ling realized that he really did his business wherever he went, so he was still a businessman after all.

If it were other scholars, even if they had done a lot of business, they would be a little unhappy when they heard this, but Li Ling was different. He never thought that merchants would send people to each other. At this time, he laughed: "I am really a business expert after hearing this. Since that's the case, I can't let you down. In fact, I have always wanted to discuss with you in the southwest. When will someone be sent to contact Bai Xianyang, the big merchant there, to see if we can get the specialties there into our hands and let us help sell them."

This time, Wan Lang was surprised: "You... have really made friends with the merchants in the southwest. I really want to make some noise there?" Seeing Li Ling nodding, he felt a little embarrassed again, "But the southwest is poor, can we do a business and make money?"

"How can't it be? No matter how poor the southwest is, there are millions of people. The situation has changed now. In less than two years, the road to communicating between the southwest and the Central Plains will be completely opened up, and it will be much easier to do business. In addition, there are many specialties not found in the Central Plains, such as spices and medicines, and huge wood produced in the mountains and ridges over there. They are all good things that can be sold at high prices in the Central Plains."

Wan Lang was extremely clear at this time, and nodded at all. He nodded repeatedly: "You are right. There are specialties from one place, maybe it is not worth much money in the local area. If you transport it elsewhere, it will be ten times more profitable. This is the real way to do business!"

"That's true. The two southwestern provinces have not been paid attention to yet, so as long as we take the lead and with the good relationships and relationships I have made in the local area, are we still worried that we can't start the business? The only thing we need to consider is the selection issue. This person must be good at managing and making friends with, and he must be someone we absolutely trust..."

Li Ling's words were quickly interrupted by Wan Lang's anger: "Isn't it okay to just report my name? Now, let's look at our Zongheng Bookstore, and besides me, we can't find another person who can meet your conditions."

"Hehe..." Li Ling smiled, just like you know. In fact, he had wanted to say this for a long time, but he couldn't find the opportunity, and it was only natural that he said it outright now.

Zongheng Bookstore's business has been good in the past two years, but Li Ling does not think that he must be trapped in the bookstore industry. There are so many businesses in the world, and only in this industry is a waste of his experience as a time traveler. So from the beginning, he decided to open up the situation with the bookstore first, and after accumulating a certain amount of funds and having a trustworthy person, he then explores other industries.

Now that there is money, people, there is actually only one such talent like Wanlang who can expand territory. Others can only do their own jobs as directed. However, he also knows that the southwest is different from the capital. The environment there is worse and life is not comfortable, and Wanlang may not be willing to endure hardships.

Wan Lang obviously thought of this: "Is life in the southwestern provinces not easy?"

"Well, even if there is no traitor, the climate and terrain there are still a bit bad, and the food is not as good as the Central Plains... But because of this, the chance is greater, you..."

"I'll go!"

"Huh?" Li Ling was stunned for a moment before he was convinced that the other party was not sighing or swearing, but expressed his attitude, but he was still a little surprised. Is this too straightforward?

Seeing Li Ling's unexpected look, Wan Lang smiled again: "Why, do you think it's hard to convince me? Do you think I'm just a playboy who is lazy and hates me?"

"That's not, but you also said that life over there is hard, so don't you have any worries?"

"You have been there, and it was much more dangerous than it is now. What's the point of worrying about me? Besides, I've been a little tired of being in the capital these days. Although I'm making money in the bookstore, I always feel that there is no place for me to use my methods. It's really boring. Let me tell you a secret. Actually, I plan to leave the capital after the bookstore is on track next year."

Li Ling was stunned at first, and soon understood and understood the other party’s thoughts.

Wanlang has never been a person who likes stability. He has his own ideals, likes to take risks, and does things that seem difficult or even dangerous for ordinary people.

That's why he could clearly live a very prosperous life in Hengzhou City with his family, but he insisted on jumping out of the family and opening Zongheng Bookstore with Li Ling; he also traveled thousands of miles to the capital and made the bookstore and newspaper bigger and stronger. Now, everything is on the right track and has lost its original challenge. He feels bored, so he has the idea of ​​leaving.

Li Ling smiled. If such a person is put into future generations, he will be a real entrepreneur. He will not be satisfied with temporary success, but will only continue to climb like a mountain climb to challenge one peak after another. So in his eyes, the harsh environment and challenges in the southwest are more attractive than the comfortable but boring life in the capital.

"Brother Wan, I have to say that I have always underestimated you. Your ambition is indeed beyond the ordinary businessmen. In this way, the Southwest can be entrusted to you."

"Haha, it's not bad. Leave it to me, so don't worry."

"Okay, as long as you can do a career in the Southwest, I can guarantee you that when you come out from there, there will definitely be better challenges waiting for you!" Li Ling knew what it means to give his preferences, so he immediately took out a brand new bait.

Sure enough, when he heard this, a light flashed in Wanlang's eyes: "I'm determined, wait for my good news!" As he said that, he raised his right hand.

Li Ling also raised his hand and made an agreement between men.

After deciding on this matter, Li Ling thought of another thing: "Who should take charge of the overall situation in the bookstore when you leave? I will leave Beijing after the New Year. There must be someone in charge here, right?"

"Don't worry, I have selected a few reliable people. In addition, isn't there any king Huai here to take care of? He is one of the owners of our bookstore. Is he only responsible for collecting money? He has to ask him to use some thoughts or give some available people."

"Yes, then do as it should. After the New Year, we will get everything done, so we can feel at ease if we leave."

While walking, the two of them made some discussions. This time, they walked out for about ten miles, and the alcohol on their bodies completely disappeared. After the third update, they parted on the spot and went home.

...

The Ministry of Revenue sealed the yamen and the bookstore temporarily closed the door. In the last few days before the New Year, Li Ling stayed by his family, chatting and laughing with Yue'er and the others, or walking around the yard to enjoy the snow scene, and time passed quickly.

A few days later, it was the annual New Year's Eve.

Although there are not many people in the Li family now due to various changes, with the company of these friends who are also in the capital, this New Year is quite lively and comfortable.

Especially Yue'er, she was even more excited about such a lively New Year. After all, compared to last year's deserted time, only she and Sister Yang were alone. This year, there were so many people who could eat and chat and joke together. Not only did the brother come back, but also Brother Wan's family came, and Brother Mo Yun, who had never come back before, and some other people, so many people celebrated the festival together, which was more lively than when he was in his hometown before.

So, after having a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner, the little girl pulled Yang Qingxiao and ran outside to set off firecrackers. Nowadays, not only are there gunpowder firecrackers, but firecrackers have also become popular. Although it is far from the various fireworks and fireworks in later generations, it can still make the atmosphere of the New Year even more lively.

Of course, firecrackers at this time are also considered luxury goods, and ordinary people can't afford them. At least there has never been a thing in Jiangcheng before. But now, Li Ling will not save this little money. As long as his sister is happy, it's not for making money, isn't it just for spending?

So, this time, I bought dozens of taels of silver firecrackers at home, a long list of small firecrackers that were thousands or tens of thousands of times loud in later generations, as well as big firecrackers as thick as thumbs or arms, and second kicks. Although Yue'er was brave enough, she was not skilled after all, so she could only pull Yang Qingxiao to accompany her to set it off to feel safe.

When Li Ling and the others were still drinking and laughing in the hall, there were already thumping firecrackers and women's silver bells laughing from time to time in the yard. Then, as if they were tempted by this side, the sound of firecrackers began to sound from time to time outside. When the sky was completely dark, firecrackers were heard everywhere in Luoyang.

In the direction of the palace, there were even colorful fireworks that soared into the sky in mid-air. This was a new type of firecracker specially developed by the craftsmen of the craftsmen under the Dayue court for the royal family, which naturally cannot be seen by the people.

Then after seeing such a beautiful scene, Yue'er felt that the firecrackers in her hand were no longer interesting, and she only stared at the sky ahead with envious eyes. When Li Ling and the others came out, they saw this scene, but Li Ling was also helpless. Although he was a time traveler, he was not omnipotent. Not to mention changing fireworks, he couldn't even make firecrackers.

The only thing I can do is to accompany them to set off firecrackers, rely on the excitement and more tricks to make these ordinary firecrackers more interesting. For example, snow-fried piles, fried cans, fried chicken, dogs, etc.

After a hilarious event, the last time of New Year’s Eve passed in a flash. After the third update, it was the first day of the new year.

A brand new year has landed on earth. Although I don’t know what happens in this new year, everyone is still full of longing for it, looking forward to the good weather and good harvests of the new year, looking forward to the peace of the world in the new year and everything goes well...
Chapter completed!