Peasant girl who traveled through time: I brought an earth with me

Chapter 127 Papermaking

I saw the message from the trading mall customer service:

"If the consumption level is qualified, the weather forecast function will be turned on."

Zhong Chuchu was stunned for a moment. As soon as she thought about it, she heard the customer service announcement:

"Weather forecast: There will be thunderstorms in half an hour and will last until 6 o'clock tomorrow morning."

Zhong Chuchu was extremely shocked.

What kind of weather forecast is this? It can be so accurate!

She has no doubts about the accuracy of the trading mall.

But if it rains, if the gap that was just repaired is washed away by the rain...

Today's work is all in vain.

Thinking of this, she frowned and her anxiety was palpable.

When Magistrate Lu heard the report, he put down what he was doing and hurried over.

Before anyone arrived, the voice came first: "Haha, Xiangzhu Zhong is such a talented person. He solved the problem in such a short time, which really impresses us!"

"Master, you are here, please sit down."

Mrs. Lu hurriedly stood up and went over to greet him.

Zhong Chuchu also stood up, but instead of greeting Magistrate Lu, she walked straight past him.

Then he said with an anxious look: "Quick, go and put up a shed on all the repaired areas just now, it's going to rain!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Chong and others all looked at each other, wondering where she could tell that it was going to rain.

Seeing that no one was moving, Zhong Chuchu said even more anxiously: "Go quickly, it will be over if you go late!"

Meng Chong didn't hesitate and rushed outside immediately.

Zhong Chuchu was relieved.

Magistrate Lu was confused, what was he doing?

He tentatively asked:

"Zhong Xiangzhu, the weather doesn't look like it's going to rain."

Zhong Chuchu sat upright and said calmly: "Look at the clouds over there, are they very thick? This is a sign of rain. I have been in the countryside for a long time, and I have heard some old people who have been working in the fields say that this way The situation is that it will rain heavily.”

Seeing that he looked doubtful, he continued:

"That's my guess too. Let them build the shed anyway, just to be prepared!"

Magistrate Lu calmed down and said, "I see, you know better!"

Zhong Chuchu just smiled and said nothing.

Everyone present had their own thoughts.

Song Yan stood nearby. Seeing that the atmosphere was very awkward, he took the initiative and said, "I'll go see how they are doing."

Zhong Chuchu nodded and motioned for him to go.

After he left, she took the initiative and said, "Magistrate Lu, have you ever read the storybook "Journey to the West"?"

Magistrate Lu raised his eyebrows and said: "This storybook is a big hit in my Yuyang County. Of course I have read it. The person who can write this storybook is definitely a genius!"

Having said this, he paused and said with strange eyes:

"Do you know the person who wrote the story?"

"Haha, exactly."

Zhong Chuchu chuckled twice:

"The son of Song Lizheng who left just now is named Song Yan, and he is the author of this story."

Magistrate Lu was surprised: "I didn't expect that Song Lizheng's son could actually have such qualifications."

After saying this, he continued: "I don't know, who is he writing for?"

Although he was asking a question, his eyes and tone were pointed at Zhong Chuchu.

"Yes, it's me."

Zhong Chuchu is not modest either. She just wants to show her worth so that she can take the initiative in what is going to be discussed next.

Magistrate Lu even had a suspicion in his mind.

But hearing her admit it herself was still incredible.

You know, even if there is a ghostwriter, it is not possible for ordinary people to make up such a wonderful story.

He stared at her deeply.

How many surprises does this Madam Zhong have for him?

Seeing this, Zhong Chuchu continued: "Magistrate Lu, since you have read this book, you naturally know that the sales are good." Magistrate Lu came to his senses and motioned for her to continue. "This storybook is all printed with movable type, which means it must use paper as a carrier. Therefore, the demand for paper continues to increase."

Magistrate Lu was still confused.

What is she trying to express?

"Do you want us to help buy paper?"

Mrs. Lu said, "Don't worry about this. My family has a rice paper business and I can supply it to you first."

Mrs. Lu has a rice paper shop at home, and she heard someone mention it a few days ago.

The price of rice paper has soared, reaching the point where demand exceeds supply.

She didn't care much about business matters, so she didn't know the reason.

Magistrate Lu thought it would not be that simple.

Sure enough, Zhong Chuchu just smiled and said: "My sister appreciates my kindness, but I want more than that."

Mrs. Lu asked in confusion: "What do you mean?"

“I want to make my own paper.”

Her tone was calm, as if she was talking about something ordinary.

Magistrate Lu was overwhelmed with emotion.

"This this……"

"Let's not talk about whether paper can be made. Even if it can be made, it is not something ordinary merchants can sell."

He looked horrified and said: "This is a business that only the royal family can do!"

Zhong Chuchu thought to herself, if this was not the case, how could she negotiate with you.

"I know, that's why I came to you."

She said seductively: "You are the magistrate of Yuyang County. If you can report the papermaking technique..."

Before she finished speaking, Magistrate Lu's heart immediately became hot.

Of course, he calmed down instantly.

Such a good thing, how could this person come to him to negotiate for no reason?

Isn’t she the village owner herself?

Why don't you report it yourself?

It only took him a moment to think about Mo Yu, and he immediately became alert.

This Madam Zhong is not simple, so don’t let her get her way!

"Haha, I'm just a small county magistrate. Why did you choose me? With your current status, wouldn't it be better to apply yourself?"

Zhong Chuchu had expected that he would say this.

"I know my worth, but I'm just a village owner in name only."

She spoke so frankly that Magistrate Lu was speechless.

"I don't want much, it's just the management rights, and you only need to report the matter. As for what happens next, it has nothing to do with us."

She glanced at Magistrate Lu who was meditating, and added another word:

"Think about it, if I get the right to operate, then in Yuyang County, my paper mill will only pay taxes every year..."

hiss~

Magistrate Lu took a breath of cold air.

According to the current price of rice paper and the market shortage, demand exceeds supply.

The profits of a paper mill are terrifying to think about!

If there was such a paper mill in Yuyang County.

Then why should he bother to organize winter banquets and spring banquets in the future...

"Besides, Mrs. Lu and I hit it off right away. Since Mrs. Lu's family is involved in this business again, I will give 10% of the papermaking mill's profits to Mrs. Lu."

She called Mrs. Lu, which showed the seriousness of the matter.

Mrs. Lu knew the huge profits here, so she looked at her in shock.

I don’t understand why she is willing to share it with me.

Even if she wants to win over her master, is it necessary to spend so much effort?

(End of this chapter)