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

Chapter 128 Surroundings

"What do you want to do?" Magistrate Lu asked.

Zhong Chuchu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "It's very simple. I will improve this papermaking technology. I will be responsible for all the raw materials and labor. Don't worry, the quality and output will be better than the existing ones! I only want the net profit." Of the 30%, Mrs. Lu will take 10%, and the rest will be handled by County Magistrate Lu. I only have one request, I want the status of an imperial merchant!"

In fact, looking at this matter from her perspective, it is very simple.

The reason why she wanted to get involved in papermaking was not entirely because of the huge benefits. There were many profitable businesses.

But the most profitable ones must have an identity to operate, and that is the imperial merchant.

It is not easy to become an imperial merchant.

At least she doesn't have that ability on her own.

However, since she learned from Dabao that the daughter of Magistrate Lu was Lu Ruyi, she learned about the situation of the Lu family from Ge Xingzhou.

Then I found out that Lu Ruyi’s uncle was actually the governor of Zhongzhou!

This is a fourth-rank official in the imperial court.

Only then did she start to think about the paper mill.

She had already made this idea before coming to Lu Mansion this time.

Magistrate Lu didn't say anything after hearing what she said. He kept frowning and thinking about the feasibility of what she said.

Zhong Chuchu didn't rush her, and just drank the tea leisurely.

After enough time for a cup of tea, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky.

The sky had been clear just a moment ago, but now it was suddenly completely dark.

First there was lightning as bright as day, followed by deafening thunder, followed by pouring rain.

Magistrate Lu's eyes widened as he looked at the rainwater dripping from the eaves, and a huge wave surged in his heart.

He slowly said: "Okay, I will do as you say in this matter!"

After hearing what he said, Zhong Chuchu smiled brightly.

"Then I wish us happy cooperation!"

Mrs. Lu suppressed the excitement in her heart. Today she received a big gift for no reason.

She is probably the easiest beneficiary.

Meng Chong worked quickly and led people to build sheds in several areas that had been renovated. At first, the people who worked together complained about her indiscriminate direction.

But when the heavy rain fell, everyone became speechless.

Meng Chong stood under the newly built shed, full of curiosity about this Zhong Xiangzhu.

At the same time, a sense of conviction arises spontaneously.

Zhong Chuchu had already checked the weather forecast.

Knowing that the rain would not stop tonight, I exchanged a few words with them and then returned to the room.

She lay on the bed, thinking about the feasibility of the whole thing.

I hope County Magistrate Lu will not disappoint her.

She had actually been thinking about this matter for a long time, and there were three main reasons why she wanted him to join her team.

First, her papermaking workshop needs to be opened in Qingyan Town, which is under the jurisdiction of Lu County Magistrate.

As the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as the current person in charge. If you encounter problems with him, you can save a lot of trouble.

Second, if she wants to report in her own capacity, how can she do so? this is a problem.

Secondly, as long as you don't meet the doctor, how should you communicate your needs?

Even if I apply, will I be replaced by someone else?

These are all questions.

She didn't want to take the risk of making someone else's wedding dress.

Thirdly, she didn’t dare to look for Mo Yu again.

From observations during these times, his family is not of the same mind, and moreover, he cannot count what he says.

The Mo family even wants to take away his credit, let alone a small village head like her?

Therefore, after much deliberation, the only way was to start with County Magistrate Lu.

For this 10% profit, he will definitely do his best to help himself.

Magistrate Lu did not return to Mrs. Lu's place, but went directly to the study.

Master Wang followed closely.

Then the two of them stayed inside for two full hours. When he came out again, Master Wang hurriedly ordered people to go to Zhongzhou overnight.

As for what happened, no one knows.

It rained all night and finally stopped at dawn.

Meng Chong immediately went to check the construction site and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was soaked by the rain.

Zhong Chuchu was sitting in the room, listening to Meng Chong's report, and felt very lucky.

"You go and light a fire next to these places to help the seams dry quickly."

She checked the weather forecast when she got up early in the morning. It will be cloudy today and tomorrow. It may not be easy to stay dry.

"But be careful. Don't let the fire get too close. If the temperature is too high, it will easily crack."

Meng Chong didn't hesitate at all, turned around and left.

After he left, Zhong Chuchu refused Mrs. Lu's invitation. She came to Yuyang County twice but never had a good time shopping.

Today, I plan to go out and have a look.

Madam Lu was worried and planned to send two maids to follow her, but she refused.

After coming out of the side door of Lu Mansion, there was no one on the nearby streets. She walked along this street.

After walking onto the avenue, I was immediately attracted by the scene in front of me.

I saw that both sides of the wide bluestone street were full of vendors hawking.

There were people on the street in twos and threes, and it was very lively.

The way people dress is also completely different from that in the town.

It is rare to see people wearing fox fur coats in the town.

And here, in just a short time, she had already seen three pedestrians wearing fine fox furs passing by her.

From time to time, sedan chairs passed by on the street, accompanied by maids wearing satin coats.

There are many shops on both sides of the street, and the items sold are even more diverse.

She randomly looked at several shops, and they were basically full of customers.

It seems that business is very good.

Before she came out, she had already inquired that there was no curfew in Yuyang County.

Moreover, County Magistrate Lu is extremely tolerant of merchants and supports some small shops every year.

This resulted in extremely prosperous business in the county.

She wandered aimlessly on the street, curious about everything she saw.

Walked to a stall with a candy maker.

The stall owner is a middle-aged man with a kind face.

At this time, a group of children were surrounding his stall.

The younger ones may be four or five years old, and the older ones may be twelve or thirteen years old.

These children gathered around, chattering and pointing at the clay figures that had been made in his stall.

The stall owner was not impatient, but stood aside with a smile.

"This is Zhu Bajie, look at his big belly!"

One of the little boys said proudly:

"This is Sun Wukong! I like the golden cudgel in his hand!"

The other children let out exclamations of exclamation.

"Brother Xiaoyu, tell us about Journey to the West."

"Yesterday, my mother asked me to go home early for dinner, causing me to miss Mr. Wu's storytelling!"

A little boy with a tiger-like head said with a pout.

"Yeah, we didn't hear it either."

"For some reason yesterday, it rained when it was supposed to rain on a originally beautiful day, but I didn't even hear it."

The other children echoed.

(End of this chapter)