I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

With money, everything will be done in three days!

Fang Yiyi was alert for a moment and said quickly:

"Let's go and take a look together! And notify my second brother to come along too!"

Chang'an has two markets, the East and the West, where merchants gather and all the goods in the world are gathered. There is nothing you cannot buy, except what you cannot think of.

But the East Market mainly serves high-ranking officials and nobles, and most of the goods sold there are luxury goods that ordinary people cannot afford.

The West Market is populated by all kinds of people, including merchants from the Western Regions and foreigners. There are many kinds of goods, all of which are of good quality and low prices.

And once they started trading with the Hu merchants, it would involve large amounts of money transactions.

There is a saying that the East Market is expensive and the West Market is rich.

At this time, the sun sets.

The West Market was brightly lit and bustling with people.

On the main street, a large shop was covered by a black curtain, attracting the curiosity and attention of passers-by.

Fang Yiyi walked here, lifted the curtain and walked into the main hall.

Fang Liu followed closely behind, holding a lantern to illuminate the scene in the room.

According to the decoration style of supermarkets in the previous life, wooden shelves are neatly placed in the main hall.

Fang Yiyi walked slowly in the room, examining everything carefully by the light of a lantern or candle.

Fang Liu, who was following behind him, asked curiously:

"Sanlang, don't all stores sell only one type of product?"

"There shouldn't be enough wooden racks in the shop, right?"

"Also, what kind of business does Erlang's shop plan to do within the scope of the rice, grain and meat business planned by the Municipal Bureau?"

As Fang Yiyi's confidant, the book boy Fang Liu was not shy about asking questions when he did not understand something.

Fang Yiyi smiled and said, "Who told you that Second Brother's shop only sells one type of goods?"

"This West Market is crowded with merchants, and there are so many goods being sold."

“So many wooden shelves are built to display various samples.”

"Besides, my second brother is doing business, he can sell whatever he wants!"

"Even within the rice, grain and meat business, you can still sell whatever you want!"

"The Municipal Office must give face to our Fang family!"

Fang Liu scratched his head and asked in confusion:

"But Sanlang, every business has its own rules. Some businesses can only be sold by big families. If Erlang reaches out, will it work?"

Fang Yiyi turned around and slapped Fang Liu on the head.

"Remove the word 'ma'. If they can sell it, so can my second brother!"

Fang Liu covered his head, pretending to be in pain and whispered nervously:

"But, our Fang family can't afford to offend those big families..."

"Don't worry, we won't provoke them!" Fang Yiyi replied confidently.

The Five Surnames and Seven Families’ control over the Tang Dynasty not only included control over numerous officials in the court and local forces, but also monopoly over some trades and industries.

Chapter 194: Second Brother, You Will Be the Owner of This Shop from Now on

Even if it is the Fang family, if they rashly intervene in some business without notifying in advance and obtaining the other party's permission, they will definitely be excluded and suppressed.

In other words, the Fang family was very powerful, and in the end, even if the shop was run out of money, at most it would lose all its money and would have to turn to other businesses.

If it were any other ordinary businessman, he might have ended up with a tragic ending of losing everything, being separated from his wife and children, and having his family destroyed. But this shop ended up in the hands of the wealthy family who made the move.

At this time, the second brother Fang Yiai and the second sister-in-law Princess Gaoyang also walked in with curious eyes.

Fang Yiyi looked at the two of them holding hands. His second sister-in-law no longer had the coldness and distance towards his second brother as before, and now looked loving and harmonious.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, and he thought to himself: "It seems that the second brother's plan is well implemented, but I don't know if he has completely solved his worries and hit a home run!"

Just thinking about it, he couldn't ask.

"Xingzhi, this shop is quite big. What are you going to sell? Are you really going to leave it to me?" Fang Yiai asked with expectation and some uncertainty in his eyes.

Fang Yiyi said seriously: "Second brother, Chu Suiliang lost this shop to you. It was originally yours. You decide what to buy and sell!"

Although Fang Yiyi had an idea of ​​making money.

But he decided that it would be better not to say anything for now.

Let’s first look at what the second brother did. When his second brother’s business was doing well, he made some suggestions, which was icing on the cake for his second brother.

If his second brother's business is not doing well, he will help him to make it better.

In this way, he was always a supporting role and did not take the lead in his second brother's business.

Even though he knew that if he helped his second brother make decisions, his second brother would not care about anything, and would even be happy and at ease, and would easily make money by listening to his younger brother's advice, he would be so happy that he couldn't contain himself.

But if outsiders knew about it, they would inevitably gossip, which might become a topic of attack and humiliation for my second brother.

Anyway, this shop is used to make money for the second brother and restore his confidence. It’s just the difference between making money all the time, or making losses first and then making money.

"Ah? I decide what to sell myself?" Fang Yiai's mind was full of question marks.

When we chatted before, he always said that it was his younger brother Fang Yiyi who helped him do business.

Now his younger brother told him directly that the shop was his and he could make all the decisions and do whatever he wanted!

Suddenly, Fang Yiai became a little unconfident.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, he has never been able to do anything well!

During this period, I have gained a lot from following my younger brother.

He decided to listen to his brother and do whatever he asked him to do.

His wife, Princess Gaoyang, also told him the same thing.

It’s definitely right to follow your brother-in-law’s lead!

Fang Yiyi did not explain and continued:

"Also, I'm embarrassed to tell you, so let me tell you that you should be the owner of this shop. Let others know that this is the business of your Fang family's Erlang Fang Yiai!"

"As for the capital for doing business, Grandpa said you should take it directly from the treasury!"

In an instant, Fang Yiai couldn't hold back anymore and his face was filled with emotion.

His grandfather was the prime minister of the time, a man of incorruptible integrity who attached great importance to family traditions.

I actually supported him in doing business and being a dishonorable businessman!

Give him back the capital for his business!

This is undoubtedly recognition and support for his business!

It is also a recognition and support for him!

Princess Gaoyang was a little hesitant at first, but upon hearing this, she tightened her hands and gave her husband an encouraging look.

Fang Yiai took a deep breath, his handsome face was full of determination, his strong body straightened his spine, and he looked like he was ready to do something big.

Chapter 195 Are you sure this is a military exercise? And not a prank?

Fang Yiai said in a loud voice:

"Okay, then I will be the boss and won't let you and me down!"

The next moment, Fang Yiai hurriedly grabbed Fang Yiyi's shoulders and said with a pout:

"But, Xingzhi, you have to give me some advice!"

Fang Yiyi looked at his second brother who was afraid that he would run away, and asked with a smile: "Second brother, do you have any suggestions for buying and selling?"

Fang Yiai pondered for a moment and said logically:

"The West Market is mostly populated by Hu merchants. The things they buy the most from the Tang Dynasty are jade, silk, salt, and porcelain. They sell gems, ivory, spices, and colored glaze. They are all priceless and easy to sell."

"I think it would be better to just make porcelain and silk, specializing in the business of foreign merchants. I can barter with them, and I can always make money!"

"It just so happens that I have connections in the south. When I return to Chang'an, I also have connections with those southern merchants. I can get goods from them."

"Although the city government only allows the sale of rice, grain and meat here, I saw that there are still several porcelain and silk shops opened by wealthy families. I think the city government knows that this shop belongs to the Fang family and will not prohibit it."

Fang Yiyi nodded and said, "Second brother, it's up to you to decide. I support you unconditionally!"

Then, Fang Yiyi pointed at these unique shelves and said:

"I had these shelves built so that we can put more goods on them so that customers can browse and choose. You can see if it works. If not, we can just set it up like other shops."

After hearing what Fang Yiyi said, Fang Yiai's eyes lit up, and he looked at the shelves and exclaimed:

"Don't say that, your idea is good. Other shops only display limited goods. Some things are only taken out when customers ask."

"Some customers go in and look around, and when they don't see what they want, they leave without asking."

Fang Yiyi smiled and said, "If you think it's okay, then it's settled."

At this point, Fang Yiyi smiled and bowed to Fang Yiai, saying, "Hello, landlord. I wish you great wealth and prosperity in business!"

Hahahaha!

The two brothers burst into hearty laughter.

Fang Yiai smiled and punched his brother, saying unhappily, "You kid."

Fang Yiyi was worried about the training, and left in a hurry after saying that some capable guys would be sent to him tomorrow.

In the evening, he has to put on a grand show for those hundred people, and as a director, he can't miss it!

Fang Yiyi bid farewell to his brother and sister-in-law, left the city overnight, returned to Fang family's No. 1 farm, called the Snow Leopard Guard and another 17 young men, and gave them orders.

After hearing Fang Yiyi's idea, Xue Li and the others felt embarrassed, yet full of anticipation. They couldn't help but curl up the corners of their mouths, and went to prepare with smiling eyes.

Chai Xueying, who was listening to Fang Yiyi's plan, said with a strange expression:

"Husband, are you sure this is a military exercise? And not a prank?"

Fang Yiyi looked serious, and said with a hint of nostalgia:

"Of course it's training. If we continue to train in this way, it's not clear whether the Black Armor Army can win or not!"

"These one hundred people will surely become an invincible army!"

child time.

I don’t know if God was helping Fang Yiyi, the stars and the moon all disappeared.

It was dark, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

Xue Li and twenty-nine other young men, relying on their familiarity with the area around Zhuangzi, groped their way in the dark and easily arrived at the camp of a hundred imperial guards.

After experiencing unprecedented pain and torture, the hundreds of people, exhausted both physically and mentally, slept soundly.

Chapter 196 Night training is fatal

The deafening snoring sounds came one after another without stopping.

Xue Li and others couldn't help but frown, it was really too noisy!

Liu Erniu couldn't help but lean over to Xue Li's ear and asked:

"Rengui, they are sleeping so soundly, will the things we prepared be useful?"

Xue Li put down the firewood he was carrying, looked at the gongs and drums in his hands, and couldn't help but worry:

"I don't know either, but my dear said that we have to wake them up no matter what."

"Otherwise, we will be the ones punished!"

Thinking of the punishment set by Fang Yiyi, Liu Erniu couldn't help but tremble, and said with fear on his face: