Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Qi Ren stood by the table and thanked Meng Changqing before taking a seat.

"You brought back the silkworm merchants and pioneered the silkworm farming business. On behalf of the people in Beishan County who have benefited from it, I would like to thank you sincerely," said Meng Changqing.

"Your Excellency, what you said is too polite." Qi Renli saw four sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table. He knew that some people had not arrived yet, so he did not touch the food on the table. "I share the same aspirations as Your Excellency. I just want the people to live a better life. This is what I should do. I don't deserve your generous reward."

"Brother Qi, you're too polite." Meng Changqing lit the candle next to him. "Tonight's dinner is to celebrate your success. I called Captain Yang and Lord Bai to join us. The four of us..."

Just as he said this, Yang Zheng came over with a plate of peanuts in his hand, laughing, "Master Qi is really capable! He brought the person back after being away for two days."

"Captain Yang, please stop making fun of me." Qi Renli bowed to him, "I really can't think of any good solution."

Yang Zheng placed the peanuts in front of Qi Renli, and said to Meng Changqing, "Sir, my wife just fried some peanuts. Have some as a side dish."

Meng Changqing nodded, "Sit down and talk."

"Why are people in our county eating peanuts?" Qi Renli started gossiping. "My Qi Rui also bought a big bag."

Meng Changqing told them, "A few days ago, news came out from Liangzhou Prefecture that Weishan County and Hongjia County were allowed to sell the grain they had stored in the past two years. I told Yu Youcai about it, and he went to Weishan County and brought back two truckloads of peanuts. Although they were all old, they were still well preserved."

Qi Renli said, "This Yu Youcai is very courageous and intelligent. If the county government recruits more yamen runners in the future, he can be considered."

Meng Changqing smiled and said nothing.

Chu Mufeng came over slowly. Yang Zheng was the first to see him and quickly stood up, "Master Bai."

"Yeah." Chu Mufeng also brought some snacks. He put a plate of dried meat that was sent to him from the capital and brought it over. He joked to the other three people, "Master Qi is so generous that Captain Yang and I can also sit at the same table."

Qi Renli bowed to Meng Changqing and said, "I want to thank you, Lord Meng."

"We are all family, don't thank me too much." Meng Changqing invited Chu Mufeng to take a seat, "Now that everyone is here, let's start eating."

During dinner, Qi Renli talked about his experience in Dazhou, "In the silk industry, the real money is made from fine silk. This is the first step we are taking, which is the easiest to get started with, but also the most unstable.

I think, since we have already taken the first step, the next few steps won’t matter.” Meng Changqing agreed with his idea and supported his next move.

"Sir, Sir Bai, you have grown up in the capital and are used to seeing good things." Qi Renli had accomplished his mission and his morale was high. He asked, "Please help me think of something good that our Beishan County can produce."

Chu Mufeng raised his head slightly and thought seriously.

Meng Changqing said, "Although I grew up in the capital, I have never seen much of the world. I really don't know what is fashionable among the rich and powerful people in the capital."

Chu Mufeng looked at her, and Qi Renli also asked, "Are you the prince's study companion?"

"The prince doesn't necessarily have any good stuff." Meng Changqing coughed lightly and continued, "The things used in the palace are all carefully selected and extremely precious. If we in Beishan County want to make things to supply the inner palace, we obviously still have a long way to go, so let's not think about it for now.

But Lord Bai, you are older than me and have seen more in the capital than I do, so I would trouble you to think about it."

Chu Mufeng's eyes fell on the dried meat on the table. "I'm not good at making money, but I often hear people say that among the four categories of food, clothing, housing and transportation, food is the fastest way to make money."

Qi Renli followed his train of thought and said, "There are many people in the capital, and there are more kinds of food. Some are provided to dignitaries as a favor, and they are so exquisite that they cannot be any more exquisite. Some are also bought by ordinary people to fill their stomachs. It doesn't matter what the taste is, as long as it fills you up.

I look at those businesses, no matter whether they are in incense boats or roadside tea stalls, as long as the business comes in, there are always people coming, and there are always people who are interested in them.

Beishan County’s unique sweet potato vermicelli may also be able to sell for a good price! ”

Meng Changqing turned the teacup and said, "We have it in Beijing, too. Sweet potato flour is not unique to Beishan County."

Qi Renli was shocked.

Chu Mufeng smiled and said, "Sweet potato flour is not something difficult to make. It has been available in the capital for a long time, so it's not surprising."

"It's getting dark now, it's time to give your brain a rest." Meng Changqing poured wine for Qi Renli, "Let's finish this meal happily before worrying about it." (End of this chapter)