Reborn Regent of Ming Dynasty

All the merchants actually smoked, but at that time, the number of smokers in the inland provinces was far less than that outside the customs. They were afraid that the smell of smoke would choke Zhang Shouren, so they didn't dare to take out their own smoke pots. After hearing Zhang Deqi's words, the three The Liao merchants all laughed and said, "Eating cigarettes is for eating, even in front of nobles, we dare not."

"I heard that Prince Rui over there also likes to eat?"

"Eat, why don't you eat. Prince Rui's addiction is very big, ten pots a day is enough, and Prince Zheng, Rao Yu Baylor, by the way, Prince Su's addiction is even bigger than Prince Rui's. I saw that the coating was constantly filling the smoke."

"Apart from these princes, are there many people who smoke?"

"That's a lot, let's go from top to bottom. In those years when the boss liked to eat meat with a knife, we sold a lot of small knives from the Japanese and the customs. The jadeite ones, and the Tianzi jade ones, anyway, they are so expensive. Those princes Baylor and Er The Zhenzhangjings are hanging on their waists one by one, and they are full of air. Now the knife is still hanging, but it doesn’t matter too much. What is more important is the smoke pot, which is also gold, silver, emerald, and white jade. There are also purses. Gold and so on... If we are ready to deal with it here, we can sell more over there, and the Eight Banners of Manchuria will have plenty of silver in their hands!" [

When it came to business experience, these businessmen were very excited, they stopped raising money and didn't drink, talking with Zhang Deqi was very lively.

"My lord," Zhang Deqi turned to Zhang Shouren, bowed and said, "Although the suggestions from the guests are good, the town's food self-sufficiency is still insufficient, and the pig iron is even purchased outside, so my lord is very embarrassed. Now, my subordinates are very stupid. .”

"Oh? Let's hear it."

"In the Fushan area of ​​this town, the tobacco species are dense, and the quality and taste are good. If it is packaged, it should be a good product."

Zhang Deqi talked about dancing, but the Liao merchants showed little interest.Tobacco is something that is valuable in various places in Liaodong. Ordinary people grow some in front of their houses, which is enough to relieve fatigue in the pits all winter. Even the prince Baylor also smokes the tobacco he grows himself. How can there be any reason to buy it?

This gentleman who was born as a scholar is really messing around.

But Zhang Shouren clapped his hands lightly, and said with a smile: "I actually forgot about this, anyway, just take some and show the guests."

As he continued to persuade him to drink, Zhang Deqi got up and went out, arranging for someone to bring the tobacco goods.

This play was rehearsed in advance, it was very natural, and the talk was picked up by the guests. Although the Liao merchants lacked interest, they did not doubt it.

When Zhang Deqi came with a box of goods, several people turned their heads to look.

The box is made of high-quality cypress wood, and it has only been varnished once to prevent insects and water. Once it is moved in, it smells like tobacco, which is very obvious.

Opening the box, the smell was even stronger. They were all heavy smokers. After smelling it, they were all delighted and said, "Why is this smell so mellow?"

"This tobacco planting is also learned."

Zhang Deqi and Zhong Xian all smiled leisurely and looked at Zhang Shouren with admiration.

This general is really amazing, he can do everything best, and it is ultimately related to major policies.

To grow tobacco, Zhang Shouren's father-in-law planted it himself and enjoyed it at the beginning, and Zhang Shouren was also provided by his father-in-law.Later, a group of veterans who are good at growing tobacco were gathered together, and they selected thousands of acres of fertile land with sufficient sunlight and water and soil. Instead of growing food, they grew tobacco.