The wicked female cannon fodder has arrived home

"Dad, why don't we take over this business in the General's Mansion? Look at how delicious this candy tastes. Let's have our fifth brother go to Daxiling to bring it to us and sell it in the Imperial City. It will definitely be a big hit and we can make a lot of money."

This way, not only can she make money, but she can also eat it often!

Every wealthy family in this imperial city has some shops to make a living, and they all rely on the revenue from the shops to subsidize their family expenses.

With just that little salary, it is not enough to support the entire population of the prefecture.

As a first-class general defending the country, his annual salary was 410 taels of silver and 410 hu of rice.

The general's mansion was no exception. In addition to receiving salaries, it not only had a farm but also many shops in the imperial city.

The 100,000 elite soldiers in the barracks on the outskirts of the city were all supported by the general's own money.

After all, they are Xie family's private army, and it is impossible for them to use the national treasury as military pay.

Apart from relying on 100,000 elite soldiers to take on some private jobs around the imperial city to earn some extra money and relying on the grain produced on the farm to support themselves, the rest is maintained by the fifth brother Xie Xiu's business management, who travels around all year round.

The big family in the general's mansion can still live on the salary and the revenue of the shop. Although their life is not tight, it is impossible for them to live a rich life.

These soldiers must be supported by a large amount of money, and Xie Xiu has been pursuing the tobacco business left by his ancestors.

It lived up to expectations and supported the military pay of 100,000 troops.

As an old father, Xie Zheng would certainly be very happy if he could help Xie Xiu.

"Zhao'er, you gave Dad a good idea."

"I'll talk to your fifth brother when he comes back!"

Xie Zhao's eyes turned to the spicy cabbage again.

"Dad, why does this kimchi taste so good? It's even better than the Seventh Princess's special kimchi. Do you think if we sell it, will it be better than the Seventh Princess's special kimchi?"

"No! No, no, I have a pretty good relationship with the Seventh Princess. We are best friends. I can't do this. If I do this, how can I have the nerve to hang out with her when I meet her in the future?"

After struggling for a while, Xie Zhao decisively chose his friend.

"Dad, we don't do any other business except this candy business and this candied orange peel business."

"These other businesses are the same as the Seventh Princess' business. If they are established in this imperial city, wouldn't it conflict with the Seventh Princess's food shop?"

To steal business from the Seventh Princess would be like taking the meat from someone else's bowl. Xie Zheng naturally did not want to come into conflict with the royal family.

"That makes sense. Since you and the Seventh Princess are friends, then our family definitely can't do this."

Xie Xiu was in the tobacco business, and traveled back and forth between the southern part of Mojige and the imperial city of Xichuan all year round.

He transported tobacco back from the temple in the south of Mojige and sold it in the imperial city of Xichuan, earning a lot of gold and silver.

When he didn't earn enough, he would run away not only to the Imperial City of Xichuan, but also to other places.

Go anywhere as long as there is money to be made.

Even the border crossing is a busy place all year round.

Because tobacco sells particularly well.

There are many people who like to chew tobacco leaves.

As long as you do this business, you can make a lot of money.

Chewing tobacco leaves has a pungent taste.

This kind of taste can drive away sleepiness and achieve a refreshing effect. This is the original use of tobacco leaves.

And because the smoke from burning tobacco has the function of refreshing and eliminating fatigue, and tobacco has the function of stopping bleeding, it is a treasure for both civil officials and military generals.

It is also a necessity for the officials, guards, warriors, thugs who live on the edge of swords and the scholars who work hard and rack their brains.

But later it gradually evolved into a hobby in various places.

Even inhaled the smoke from the burning cigarette.

This type of smoking has a refreshing effect, but it will cause the body to suffer from slight and temporary hypoxia, giving a feeling of being drunk and making people forget their worries.

Therefore, people who use cigarettes start to like smoking.

It's become an addiction that can't be quit.

Everyone covets this business, but not everyone can do it.

The mountains are high and the roads are long, with countless difficulties and obstacles. Those who can make it there alive and come back alive are all top masters, not to mention those who can bring back the goods.

Only a general can do this job, because he has many soldiers and each of them is an elite.

Just take a group of elite soldiers and generals with you and bring the goods back.

The source of the goods was found by General Xie Wen, a founding hero of the Xie family. This business has been passed down to the present day and was continued by Xie Xiu.

It was not until the last two days of the year that Xie Xiu hurriedly led the caravan back to the mansion.

After a long journey, he took a bath in Jingzhe Tower, took off his tired clothes, and casually put on a blue robe.

Xie Zheng sent someone over to say hello.

The Ice Man followed and stopped behind the screen.

"Sir, the general just sent someone to tell you that he wants you to come over. He has something important to discuss."

"I understand."

Xie Xiu went to Rongshengxuan, and Xie Xiao and Xie Yu were also there.

"Big brother, sixth brother."

His gaze paused on Xie Yu.

"Sixth brother, how is the search for my sister going? Is there any news?"

Xie Xiu left the house with Xie Yu. Xie Yu went to Daxiling at that time, and Xie Xiu went there with the caravan to purchase goods. He had just purchased the goods, sold them and returned home, and had not yet learned the news that his sister had been found.

"Brother, my sister has been found."

Xie Xiu's eyes suddenly opened, and a commotion broke out in his eyes, which were as cold as an ancient well.

"found it?"

"Haha, Lao Wu, your sixth brother has already found the person some time ago, but it's freezing cold in Daxiling, so it's not suitable to go out."

"Next year, when the weather warms up, you can go pick up the people and bring back some goods. This time I'm talking to you about bringing in goods."

"Sixth Brother, isn't there a place selling candied orange peel and candy in Daxiling? Go with your fifth brother to pick them up, and talk to them about the source of the goods."

"This thing tastes delicious. Even Zhao'er likes it very much."

"If we get this thing here, it will definitely sell like hot cakes in the Imperial City!"

Xie Yu’s expression paused.

Selling candied orange peels and candies?

Although this thing is indeed delicious, the source is in the hands of my sister.

Although my sister likes doing business and is also interested in selling outside, she also wanted him to do some promotion here, but I don’t know if she is happy with selling in large quantities at a low price.

He couldn't be sure about this kind of business that was handled by others.

And the workload should be huge.

She is so busy, how can she have time to do this?

Xie Zheng reluctantly offered the candied orange peel and orange-flavored milk candy to his sons to try.

"Lao Wu, please try these preserved fruits and candies."

Xie Xiu picked up a piece of candied orange peel and took a bite.

Those dark eyes, like an ancient well, suddenly shone.

"Dad, this preserved fruit tastes wonderful."