Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 417 Dumpling Shop

The apricot blossoms are gone, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the pear blossoms are slowly blooming in sunny places.The grass grows and the eagle flies, which is the best time of the year.The willow trees on the side of the road have grown new leaves, and the catkins are hanging between the leaves and shaking gently.

In the ditch beside the road, a group of ducks swam by from time to time, looking curiously at the pedestrians on the road.

Wang Zhongfu rode on the horse and looked at the surrounding scenery.He said to Xu Zhe: "The land in this area is flat and wide, with vertical and horizontal waterways, like Guanzhong, and it is most suitable for planting crops. It's just that there are few people along the way, unlike our Guanzhong, which is densely populated."

Xu Zhe said: "Sanlang, our Guanzhong is not what it used to be. The gold thieves went back and forth several times, and I don't know how many people died. There are few soldiers and disasters passing by near your house, so I don't think so. This is Nanyang County, which has been a prosperous place since ancient times. Who would have thought that today would be like this!"

Wang Zhongfu said: "Since the population used to be dense, the land here must be good. As long as there are years of peace, the population will naturally increase."

Li Qingdao: "It's so easy! This dynasty has been established for more than a hundred years. When Shenzong arrived, there were still not many people here. It was not until the last few decades that the number of households gradually increased. Unexpectedly, the gold thief came!"

Several people discussed, followed behind Xu Shijie, the head of the capital, and walked to Xinye twenty miles away.

The Nanyang Basin was one of the most densely populated areas in China during the Han Dynasty. However, after a series of wars and disasters, water conservancy projects fell into disrepair, and there was a large amount of barren land in the Song Dynasty.The Song Dynasty was established for more than a hundred years, and it was only a few decades ago that the population began to increase.Then came the Jin army, and a large number of people were either killed or driven to the north, and now they are sparsely populated.

When they arrived at Xinye City, Xu Shijie said to the five people: "Although there are people here, it is a military city after all. When you enter the city, please be careful, don't make loud noises, look around, and cause trouble."

Wang Zhongfu said: "Why do the people in the city care about it?"

Xu Shijie said: "How do the patrolling people know whether you are a soldier or a commoner? Whenever there is trouble, someone will definitely come to investigate. You are soldiers, and once you investigate, you will be in a lot of trouble. Even I will be implicated."

Five said yes.He led the horse and followed Xu Shijie into the city.

Military academies and recruit camps are located around Xinye City, and within two or three years, the city has become extremely prosperous.As a military city, it is governed by military discipline. Compared with other cities, this place is particularly well-organized.On the street, from time to time there are patrol soldiers in full uniform, checking the pedestrians on the street.No matter how good the business is, the shops on the side of the road are in order.

After entering the city, Xu Shijie said: "There are people from all over the place in Xinye, and the food in the shop is the best. The dumpling in front has very fresh fillings, and the entrance is very delicious. Let's go and have a meal."

Wang Zhongfu said embarrassingly: "We follow Dutou to take the exam, how can we make Dutou spend money?"

Xu Shijie said: "What are you thinking? You take the exam, it's a business, so naturally you have the minister's money. How can I pay for it myself? Don't worry, as long as it's not delicacies, the money from the government is still enough."

Several people couldn't help being surprised when they heard this.The village saw that Xu Shijie was very frugal, but he didn't expect that there was still money for the envoy.

Wang Xiaolie ruled all localities and yamen, and the envoy's money began to slowly become departmental expenses.As long as it is official business, officials are no longer required to pay, or officials are apportioned to the officials below.The burden on the officials was lightened, and the appearance began to change.

The dumpling restaurant is a second-floor building with a very large facade.It's just that unlike ordinary restaurants, there is no servant in front of the door, let alone a woman who sings with the wine.I saw many tables in the front hall, about [-]% to [-]% of the guests.

Wang Zhongfu said: "This store is so big! And the business is good!"

Xu Shijie said: "This is a business under the Zhenfu Envoy, so it is not comparable to ordinary restaurants. Their stuffing is made of fresh meat every day, and the dishes are even fresher, which is really delicious. Let me tell you, the Zhenfu envoy has a What kind of food research yamen, there are people who specialize in thinking about how to make it more delicious. There are many restaurants below, opened in various cities. This one specializes in selling dumplings."

Wang Zhongfu smiled and said, "The emissary here is really interesting, how do you do these things?"

Xu Shijie said: "What's so strange? Do you think that you don't need money to raise soldiers? These places are just for the governor to make money!"

While talking, several people stepped into the door.

A young servant came up and saluted, "What kind of food do you guys want to serve? Do you want to drink wine?"

Xu Shijie said: "The exam is only tomorrow, so drink less today. The six of us, find a quieter small pavilion."

The boy agreed.He took the six of them up to the second floor, went to a pavilion, and said: "There are many guests today, and the pavilion by the window is gone. Everyone, please sit here. I will deliver any drinks you want."

Xu Shijie said: "We poor people, if we have good shochu, bring a bottle. By the way, we also need a jug for warming wine."

The boy agreed and waited for them to sit down.He took out a small book and said, "What dishes are we going to use today? We don't have freshly fried dishes here. If you want to use them, you have to go to the nearby restaurant to buy them."

Xu Shijie said: "No need. Each person has a plate of dumplings and a plate of cold dishes."

It is said to be a cold dish, but there are actually stewed meat, stewed tofu, meatballs, etc. cooked in a pot in the restaurant, which is hot.In this dumpling restaurant, it's just that they don't cook, and the hot dishes are all prepared early.

According to the taste, each of the six people ordered a dish of their favorite.Following Xu Shijie's example, the five of Wang Zhongfu looked at the menu, and each ordered three dishes to form a plate. 25 Wen for a dumpling, [-] Wen for a vegetarian dish, the price is not expensive.

Watching the servant leave, Wang Zhongfu said: "In such a big restaurant, each of us has 35 Wen. How do they make money?"

Xu Shijie said: "I heard people say that this restaurant is different from ordinary restaurants. Eat here and leave soon after eating. Each table receives several guests during a meal. Everyone earns a lot, but the people who come A lot."

In later generations, this is called the table turnover rate.Dumpling restaurants, noodle restaurants and other places rely on small profits but quick turnover, which is different from other restaurants.This is the experience Wang Xiaolie learned from his previous life, and he did this on purpose.

There are many restaurants under the Zhenfu envoy.There are three companies that make dumplings.They design their own tastes, open branches in prefectures and counties, and each store has independent accounting.Earn more money, there are bonuses from supervisors to servants, and earn more money.If you don't do well, you earn less money.

In almost all walks of life, as long as the conditions are right, Wang Xiaolie requires officials to participate in opening stores.Generally, there are several stores with their own characteristics, and branches are opened in Zhixia counties.Above these stores, there is usually an official institution similar to a research institute, where people do research.New colors and new flavors have been researched, the technology is taught to the store below, and the store returns to the research institute.

(End of this chapter)