Marry a powerful minister and remain a widow?I’m done with the book-wearing female role!

Jiang Yuzhu has not been buying shops for a long time. Some shops in good locations were purchased through middlemen in less than a month.

Invest your money and double your income. This is a very good deal.

"Not for sale."

Jiang Yuzhu refused without hesitation. She had money and did not need to withdraw funds.

"Taking a longer view, those sly businessmen are like cats that smell fishy smell. Why do you think they want to take it back at double the price? In the end, it is still profitable."

The situation in the border town has just become clear, and those people can't wait to take action, which shows that they have been observing secretly for some time.

"It's just twice the price now, and it will double again in summer and autumn."

At present, it is not a good time to sell the shop.

What's more, Jiang Yuzhu has no plans to take action. These shops will be of great use in the future if they remain in his hands.

Chongyang was stunned, feeling that his master had a huge appetite. He asked puzzledly: "The trade in the north is not as good as that in the south of the Yangtze River. Why don't you invest more money in the south?"

With tens of thousands of taels of silver, and with Jiang Yuzhu's status, he opened a shop in the capital and made a lot of money.

"On the Double Ninth Festival, eggs cannot be put in one basket. Although there are opportunities to make money every day in the capital, it is also eye-catching. There are many people with red eyes. But if you put your money in the north, you will make a fortune in silence. "

Jiang Yuzhu knew very well that once Xie Zhao succeeded in rescuing him, he would become a highly respected minister, and even the Jiang family would become the emperor's trusted confidants.

The money and wealth in his hands can rival the country and even exceed the national treasury. Who can guarantee that the emperor will not be greedy?

The flowers are decorated with brocade and the fire is cooking the oil. Over time, it will inevitably arouse the emperor's fear.

When it was time to be flamboyant and low-key, Jiang Yuzhu was unequivocal, and Surabaya City was her retreat.

"The younger ones don't take a long-term view. They think that with hundreds of shops in their hands, it's too complicated to start a business. It's better to take advantage of the opportunity and close it when it's good."

Chongyang touched his nose, feeling very embarrassed.

Since the master is optimistic about the business in the Northland, he will stay in the Northland to help take care of it.

Jiang Yuzhu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Chongyang, please classify the shops in your hands. There are some inconspicuous shops that can be rented out after a while."

The industries Jiang Yuzhu is involved in, first of all, are the patent medicine shops that she cooperates with Yan Lin, which has great potential.

Secondly, there are the horses that Chongyang has been managing.

"Since Sishui City has been included in the territory of Daqi, roads must be built to connect it with the border towns."

In the past, there were few caravans in the North, not because the road was far, but because there was no plan.

Medicinal materials, furs, jades, cattle and horses from Surabaya City were sold to the south of the Yangtze River and were all sought after by wealthy families.

After the road is built, the number of caravans will increase, and the border town will only become more prosperous.

"Caravans and escorts coming and going must stay in inns. Is there anything similar in our shop?"

If Jiang Yuzhu wanted to open one, she would open the largest inn in the border town and take the high-end route.

The inn includes restaurants, bathing, opera, teahouses, and accommodation, creating a one-stop service.

"Especially in restaurants, there must be chefs with specialties from various places. Chongyang, you should start looking for them now."

Jiang Yuzhu briefly explained a few words, and finally focused on patent medicines.

Chongyang was writing and drawing on the booklet, then paused for a moment and said: "Madam, within two years, it is unlikely that the patent medicine shop will make money."

"Yes, we have already earned a lot, and we need to disburse some appropriately."

Jiang Yuzhu learned this from her father Jiang Fulu, and she suddenly understood.

For so many years, Jiang Fulu has been firmly in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Doesn’t the emperor know that he has a lot of money?

You must know and turn a blind eye.

When there was trouble in the north, Jiang Fulu was willing to spit out the bribes he received to buy military supplies for the camp in the north of the city. For the emperor, it was like giving timely help.

He obviously took money that he didn't deserve, and finally became the emperor's confidant and took advantage of him.

Many things depend on timing.

If the northern soldiers are not short of military supplies and the national treasury is abundant, and Jiang Fulu hands over 20 taels, will such an effect be achieved?

The original intention of the patent medicine shop was to benefit the people and gain fame at a loss.

Starting from the Northland, once you gain the trust of the people, branches will spring up like mushrooms after a rain.

Three years later, it’s time to start harvesting.

"The patent medicines for treating wind-cold, dysentery, and headaches can solve the sufferings of the people, so we can save money. But we not only sell pills, but also nourishing decoctions."

Nourishing decoction, the profit is huge.

The prescription is good, and he slowly starts to earn money from wealthy people.

"Young man, I don't understand. Mr. Yan is partnering with you. When patent medicine shops open up everywhere, it is very likely that Ji Shi Tang will be killed."

Yan Lin poached and took away Jishitang's business bit by bit.

After all, it is the property of the ancestors. I don’t know if I thought that Yan Lin had a grudge against the Yan family.

"The Yan family has many heirs. Even if he is the young master's family, the shopkeepers are constantly making moves behind his back, and they are always obedient to Yan Lin."

The shopkeepers in various places are the spies planted by the clansmen, and it is extremely difficult to conquer them.

"Yan Lin has understood this clearly. He will not destroy or establish. He first uses Jishitang's channels to purchase medicinal materials, and finally drains Jishitang's blood to fatten up the proprietary medicine shop."

Jiang Yuzhu analyzed it for Chongyang, "When the medicine shop becomes the dominant one and Yan Lin has the right to speak, the clan members will all act based on his face."

It has to be said that Yan Lin, apart from being dizzy, is also scheming and ruthless.

In addition to his calculations, Yan Lin's kindness is even more valuable.

On the last day of the second lunar month, Xie Zhao returned home covered in dust.

It had been a while since I last saw Xie Zhao, with green stubble on his chin and a tired look on his face.

"Yuzhu, leave for Beijing within three days."

In the capital, Empress Dowager Xuan took control of the government and had already bloodbathed the court.

Anyone who showed the slightest dissatisfaction with the Queen Mother's administration would be found in trouble. Some censors scolded the Queen Mother, and their homes were confiscated and their families were exterminated.

Tens of thousands of soldiers were lying in ambush around the capital, just waiting for Xie Zhao to issue orders.

Calculating the time, it is time to return.

Jiang Yuzhu handed Xie Zhao a handkerchief, frowned slightly and said, "In such a hurry?"

In recent days, Jiang Yuzhu's chest and lower abdomen have been swollen, and she has been dozing for seven or eight hours a day.

She had a vague feeling and was about to check Yan Lin's pulse.

"Yuzhu, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Xie Zhao held his wife's hand with concern in his eyes.

He has been in Surabaya City during this period. Now that he is in Dading, Surabaya City, he has to go back again, and he has no time to prepare for his wife.

"It was originally expected to be in mid-March, but unexpectedly the situation in Beijing was urgent."

Xie Zhao carefully explained to Jiang Yuzhu that it was not him who made the decision without authorization.

At the door of the room, the curtain moved slightly.

Hongjin poked her head around with two bowls of chicken noodle soup, specially coming to check out the situation.

There were a few drops of floating oil on the fragrant chicken soup. Jiang Yuzhu's stomach turned pale, and she quickly covered her mouth and went to the clean room.

"Master, call Dr. Yan here to check your pulse. Madam, she hasn't been here for more than two months!"

Seeing that her master was stunned, Hong Jin hurriedly shouted.