Lin Shengyuan got off the boat and looked around. He said: "In one or two years, Fancheng on the north bank has become so prosperous! I remember when I first came to Xiangyang, it was still a small town with not many people. Now there are many shops and there are countless shops on the streets.

pedestrian!"

Huang Yuan said: "The goods sold in Xiangyang to the north must be converted from ships into cars here, so it will naturally become prosperous."

Lin Shengyuan said: "You can go north along the Bihe River to Tangzhou, so why do you have to change trains here?"

Huang Yuanwai shook his head: "The boats on the Bi River are owned by the Zhenfu Division. If there are no connections, how can ordinary merchants afford to wait? We sell cotton cloth, which is not heavy in the first place, so we don't have to wait for the boats."

Lin Shengyuan nodded. He didn't care about these things before, so he didn't know.

After chatting for a while, Lin Shengyuan said to Lin Xi behind him: "I just accompanied Huang Yuanwai to Xiangcheng County. It's all flat roads. You don't have to worry too much. We have already arrived in Fancheng. You should go back early. When I am not in Xiangyang

, you should stay home and don’t cause trouble."

Lin Xi was determined to accompany her father for another walk, but when she saw Huang Yuanwai on the side kept urging her, she had no choice but to agree. She stepped forward to straighten the sleeves of her father's robe and whispered: "Be careful when you go out! The cotton you are transporting is precious.

It cannot be underestimated.”

Lin Shengyuan smiled and said: "I have been doing business for many years, how come I don't know this? Besides, after leaving Kaifeng Mansion and wandering for many years, I have seen everything in the world. You can rest assured and wait for me to return safely."

The father and daughter were reluctant to leave, but Huang Yuanwai came over to urge them, so they had to say goodbye.

After leaving the dock, Lin Shengyuan took two hired companions to serve as a courier. Qi Sanlang followed Huang Yuanwai to the south cargo yard.

A member of the Communist Party of China was directing everyone to load the cars. When he saw Huang Sanlang coming, he came over to salute.

Huang Yuanwai said: "This is a junior member who is traveling with me. He came to Xiangyang to sell some plums and loquats. These fruits are rare in the north, and they bring a lot of interest when shipped. Please be friendly with me along the way."

Lin Shengyuan stepped forward to meet the junior member Wai Li. He saw that he had a strong body and his eyes were like lightning. He was not as kind as Huang Yuanwai.

On the road next to it, a long row of carts has been lined up. The carts are all made of new date wood and look very strong. The two wooden wheels below are covered with iron sheets, and the two wooden wheels are connected to each other.

A horizontal shaft, both ends of which are made of iron, are installed in bearings made by Xiangyang students.

Huang Yuan said: "The team that transports the goods for us is the fleet of the Zhenfu Division. They are the only ones with such good cars and so many cars. Although the price is a little more expensive, it is worth it. After discussing it with them, it will be done in one day.

To travel sixty miles, no one else can do it."

Lin Shengyuan nodded. I heard someone say before that the Zhenfu Division has a special fleet that transports goods remotely for merchants. The cart is newly made, and the horses are specially selected. It is unusual. One cart carries eight hundred kilograms, and one

Baili Road is always quite affordable, and the freight is actually not expensive.

The cargo transport team built by Wang Xiaolie was actually a food transport team outside the army. During wartime, it was directly requisitioned by the government to transport food, grass and baggage for the army. When there was no war, it could be used to make money.

Huang Yuanwai said: "This time more than 3,000 pieces of cloth were transported, and more than thirty trucks were used. The other twenty trucks were from junior members."

Lin Shengyuan whispered: "Plums and loquats are bound to be spoiled over time. If you are a newbie selling these fruits, most of them will be spoiled when they arrive in Xiangcheng. Not to mention having to be transported to the north, you will not necessarily lose money."

Buy and sell?”

Huang Yuanwai smiled and said: "You are wrong. The first Yuanwai only went to Rufen Town and sold it in Ruzhou, but did not go to Xiangcheng."

Lin Shengyuan nodded. There are no fools in the world who go into business knowing that they will lose money.

Not long after, a big man came over and crossed his arms to Huang Yuanwai. He said: "Yuanwai, it's getting late, so we'd better start early. We'll have a rest tonight and have to go to Huyang County tomorrow. If we miss the journey, it will be difficult. .”

Huang Yuanwai said yes. He pointed at Lin Shengyuan and said: "This Lin Yuanwai is my companion in Xiangyang City. I can invite you to Xiangcheng County this time because of his credit. The future business will also be It’s all up to him to transport goods north.”

The big man hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.

This big man's name is Shen Duan, and he is the leader of the convoy. He has more than a hundred people who transport goods for others.

After everything was done, the convoy set off. The first member was outside in front, Lin Shengyuan took Jian Da and Qi Sanlang in the middle, and Huang was behind. This was the first time to transport goods, and several people were very serious and watched the convoy carefully.

In the car in front, a junior member was leaning against the car wall with a gloomy expression. He was holding a wine gourd in his hand, but he didn't open the lid.

A man opposite raised the curtain and looked outside the car. He whispered to the junior member: "We are traveling with that yellow member, are there any accidents? I heard that guy has many connections in the north."

A new member said: "Selling three thousand bolts of cotton at a time, he must be an ordinary businessman! He is doing a legitimate business, and he has money. If he encounters any trouble, as long as he scatters a lot of money, he will be able to pass without hindrance. If We're walking on our own, but I'm afraid it won't be so smooth."

The man nodded and said: "We are transporting some plums and loquats, which are all perishable. I'm afraid someone might want to look through them on the way."

The junior member said: "I have asked these people before. As long as they are paid enough, they will not check the customers' goods. Huh, they are all people from the Zhenfu Division, but they only want to make money, and they are not interested in checking the goods. No matter what we transport. I asked clearly in Fancheng that as long as we remain calm, these people will not care what we transport. There is no one more suitable than them to transport goods."

The man nodded. After a while, he added: "I see they carry swords and guns, but I always feel unsafe."

The junior members said: "Wherever there is a little risk in the world, nothing will happen! This time we have found a way out, and if we get through it, there will be endless benefits in the future! Just listen to my orders and don't go out to talk to others, and everything will be fine!" "

The other men nodded and stretched their heads to look outside. No one spoke for a long time.

Lin Shengyuan was sitting in the car, stretching his legs beautifully and leaning his head on the wall of the car, looking very relaxed. This time he helped Huang Yuan transport goods, and it was agreed that he could get one hundred coins for each piece of cloth. After sending it to Xiangcheng County, I got more than 300 yuan. Is it easy to come across such a good thing? The connections I accumulated from doing business in the past finally made it possible today.

The past few years of wandering made Lin Shengyuan realize that there is nothing in the world that is more attractive than money. As long as you have money, no matter where you go, you will live a good life. If you have no money, no matter where you are, you will live a good life. Everyone will look down upon them.

My daughter earns ten guan a month in the yamen. Seriously speaking, it is not a lot. There is not one out of ten households in Xiangyang City with such a family. However, Yuan Lin has lived a wealthy life, and it is difficult to be satisfied with such a life. .Now that you have the opportunity to make a lot of money, you must seize it.

Qi Sanlang rode a mule and followed outside the carriage. Jian Da sat at the carriage door, drowsy.

Lin Shengyuan raised the curtain and let the wind blow into the car, which made him feel much cooler. In July, the heat began to slowly fade away, and the cool breeze slowly began to rise. It was the harvest season of the year. I went to Xiangxiang this time.

If you earn three hundred gu in the city, you can do many things. Even if Huang Yuanwai no longer does business with you, with capital in hand, what can you do that cannot make money?

Looking at the scenery outside the car, Lin Shengyuan felt very comfortable. From the time he escaped from Kaifeng Mansion to now, in the past few years, he has never been in such a good mood. The scenery outside the car is beautiful, the sky is blue, and even
Chapter completed!