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

Until a boy ran up behind him and patted his shoulder.

Then he said loudly:

"Master Jingchu, a century-old ginseng!"

Magistrate Lu was exchanging cups with others.
  "Well, not bad, it's a century-old ginseng! It's still okay..."

"what!"

"Centennial ginseng?"

He suddenly came to his senses and almost dropped the wine cup in his hand to the ground.

"It's actually a century-old ginseng, did the housekeeper report an error?"

Everyone at the banquet fell silent.

Even Mo Yu looked surprised!
  Haha, I didn’t expect that Jingchu would come to join in the fun!
  Zhong Chuchu has been listening to this list carefully, just to gain some knowledge.

However, the names of these things are still a bit general.

However, she could clearly understand the century-old ginseng!

Judging from the reactions of these people, this century-old ginseng seems to be very popular!

Thinking of the ginseng in her bracelet, if she took out some more, she would definitely be able to earn some money. However, she is not short of money now, so she can just keep the ginseng for her family, especially the old ones. Otherwise, when the time comes, Not sure.

But ginseng is a life-saving treasure. If she can get some outside, she will have some ideas for taking out ginseng in the future.

When she thought about this, she heard someone saying to Magistrate Lu:
  "Lord County Magistrate, can you sell this ginseng to me?"

"Our Wu family is in the medicine business. This century-old ginseng is of great significance to us!"

As soon as Mr. Wu finished speaking, someone said again:
  "Lord County Magistrate, my mother is ninety years old and is now frail. She needs this ginseng to cure her illness. I am willing to pay two hundred taels of gold!"

"I'm willing to pay three hundred taels of gold!"

……

For a time, the whole hall was filled with people!
  The name of this century-old ginseng and Jingchu is spread in everyone's mouth.

Who is this Young Master Jingchu?
  Zhong Chuchu didn't care about people. When she heard the price, her heart ached more and more.

The prices were soaring higher and higher, and it seemed that the ginseng she sold was at a huge loss.

Magistrate Lu cleared his throat and said:
  "Since everyone is interested in this ginseng, please be patient. After the butler has finished reporting the next gift list, we will hold a separate auction, and the auction items will be the items donated by everyone today!"

The quotations made by these people just reminded County Magistrate Lu.

Instead of waiting until the party is over to take these things out and sell them.

It would be better to auction it directly on the spot. In this way, the money that can be sold will definitely be more.

Secondly, there are those people who are arrogant and shady. In the name of donation, they donate things with a price but no market. The price may seem high, but it is clear that no one will buy it!

Just like the year before last, Hao Yuanwai from the east of the city donated a set of splendid clothes. It looked like gold and silver threads, so expensive, but this kind of clothes was not easy to sell, and in the end it fell into his own hands!

"Then go ahead and sign up!"

Someone shouted impatiently.

"Not urgent."

Magistrate Lu said with a bright face:

"Everyone is very motivated this year, so let me add another bonus——"

"The person who donates the highest value will not only be exempted from taxes in the coming year, but I will also provide an additional invitation letter to the Qujiang Banquet held in Shuntian Mansion next February!"

As soon as this was said, many people immediately asked what this Qujiang Banquet was.

Someone who thought he was well-informed began to explain:
  "Qujiang Banquet, hence the name Qujiang Business Banquet."

"Held every three years, it is the largest business banquet in Shuntian Mansion."

"It will be hosted by the governor himself. Those who can participate will be some wealthy businessmen! There are even imperial merchants!" ˆ ˆ ˆ "I heard that in the next three years, people will be selected at the banquet to represent the imperial court in business, such as copper, iron, and salt industries. , merchants of tea horses, silks, furs, cast silver..."

"What? If it is true as you say, then this invitation to the banquet is probably worth far more than tax exemption!"

Someone continued.

"I just donated an ordinary pearl. It seems there is no hope!"

"Haha~ That's not all I said!"

"It is said that this banquet will even appoint people to transport military supplies, armaments and other military supplies to the imperial court and undertake the production of arms!"

“This is a huge profit that people can’t even imagine!”

Everyone present was shocked at first, and then someone started to say:
  “Can we continue to increase our donations?”

"Yes, since Magistrate Lu's lottery winnings have also increased, then our donations can also increase!"

Magistrate Lu laughed twice, this was the effect he wanted!
  This invitation letter to the Qujiang Banquet was indeed rare, and he only had one.

However, he is not interested in these business matters. What he cares about is his career!
  He took great pains to hold this winter banquet, and his purpose was also to add to his political achievements.

This invitation letter was not very attractive to him. He originally wanted to give it to a wealthy family to establish a relationship.

I didn’t expect that the decision I made on a whim today would actually cause such a big response!

Magistrate Lu was very happy!
  Once the decision is made, you can continue to add more donations this time!
  Suddenly, the scene became lively again.

Some of them asked the servants to go home to get the treasures, and some of them went back to the house in person.

Zhong Chuchu thought to herself that Magistrate Lu was really good at calculating and accurately grasped the psychology of the wealthy businessmen present.

Even if I know that I won't be selected for this Qujiang Banquet, if I can participate, I will have more bragging rights in the future!
  What's more, if you are lucky and negotiate one or two business deals, your entire family's business may undergo a qualitative change!
  Businessmen pursue profits, not to mention such huge profits!

There are also those who know that they will not be selected, but are unwilling to leave the opportunity to others.

So, no matter what the reason is, everyone is interested in this invitation letter.

In short, Magistrate Lu is the biggest winner.

She is no exception and also wants to participate in this Qujiang Banquet.

She had just learned that the papermaking industry was also monopolized by the imperial court.

Private individuals are not allowed to interfere.

Therefore, she must get this invitation letter.

Thinking of this, she also stood up.

Prepare to go out and find a deserted place to exchange some things from the trading mall.

Just left the seat.

Song Yan came right behind her.

"Ms. Zhong, where are you going?"

There was some embarrassment in his tone.

It was his first time to experience the scene just now. During the few hours when the butler announced his name, he was on pins and needles, for fear of being laughed at when he read his name.

Fortunately, not everyone donates valuable things.

There are many young masters around him, and most of the donated items are more than ten taels of silver.

Song Lizheng had never participated in such a banquet. He thought it was just for eating, drinking and bonding, so he didn't remind him to bring anything. Fortunately, he had a jade pendant hanging on his waist.

He bought it after Zhong Chuchu paid him his wages.

It cost eight taels of silver!