Chapter 7 A small business can make a fortune
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Zhang Heng did not agree with Zhang Xun's idea: "You can save on other things, but you can't save on the house. Without a house, you are a refugee. No matter what you do, you are not trusted. Even if it is broken, it doesn't matter. But You must have an address."
Zhang Jun nodded reluctantly. In fact, he could understand Zhang Heng's thoughts, but he was already very shy in terms of money.
After a while, Zhang Shu also woke up. After eating the glutinous rice, the three brothers packed up the shanty and carried it on their backs again. Their destination was Da Song's shop and housekeeping.
On the way to Bianjing City, the three brothers Zhang Heng had already inquired. When renting a house in Bianjing City, it would be best to rent a house with a housekeeper in the imperial court. Firstly, it is safer, and secondly, it is cheaper. Not only are there monthly rents, but also There are daily rentals.
The three brothers asked someone for directions on the road, found the shopkeeper's business point near the city wall, and headed straight for it.
It didn't take long to find the location. It was a small house similar to that of an agency in later generations. There was a lot of house rental information posted on the door. Zhang Heng had experience in renting houses in later generations. After looking at it, he felt that it was quite cost-effective.
The lowest monthly rent is three to four hundred cents, and the daily rent starts from fifteen cents. They are very friendly to them. Since they already have the confidence in their hearts, they can make decisions very quickly.
Zhang Heng looked at the location, chose a house close to Daxiangguo Temple, and then asked to see the house.
Yaren was quite enthusiastic and took them to have a look. The Zhang Heng brothers were very satisfied after seeing it.
It's not that the house is very good, the main thing is that it's cheap. There are four or five families living in a small courtyard, sharing the courtyard kitchen.
Zhang Heng looked at four or five households. There were old people and children, which meant that these people lived at home and their safety could be guaranteed.
Brother Zhang Heng rented a side room inside. The side room was small and the light was not good. The three brothers went in together and could fill up the house at once. In fact, according to this size, four hundred cents a month is a bit expensive, but it is not far away from here. The Daxiangguo Temple is close, so it’s understandable that the rent is high.
The three brothers were very satisfied and decided to rent it on the spot. They signed the contract and paid a month's rent of 400 Wen, which meant they had a place to stay in Bianjing.
Zhang Xun's wallet suddenly became quite empty again, and his expression became worse: "We have to hurry up and make money, otherwise this little money won't last long... An acre of land will be gone in a month."
Zhang Shu looked a little panicked. Although he was quite naughty when he was in Pucheng, when he arrived in Bianjing, he still didn't have enough confidence.
Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Don't worry, the two brothers will just listen to my arrangements. While it's still early, let's go to the Daxiangguo Temple to see what there is to do."
Zhang Jun and Zhang Shu both nodded, so the three of them locked the door and walked towards Xiangguo Temple.
Zhang Heng saw Zhang Jun looking left and right along the way and asked curiously: "Brother, what are you looking at?"
Zhang Jun said with some embarrassment: "I'm looking to see if these stores are hiring anyone, even if it's to be a waiter."
Zhang Heng smiled bitterly and said: "We won't do it if they want us to. What did we come to the capital for? We want to study and rely on the imperial examination. How can we do such a lowly job?"
Zhang Jun said with a sad face: "I can see that we may not be able to stay in Bianjing. You see there are so many people under the city wall, most of whom can't find work. Are we any better than them?" After thinking about it, I just want to know a few more words..."
He sighed and said: "...When the situation comes to a desperate end, let alone waiter, you have to go to the pier to carry your bags."
Zhang Shu saw that Zhang Jun was a little frustrated and quickly comforted him: "Brother, you don't have to worry so much. If the third brother is so confident, he will definitely find a way.
It doesn't matter even if I can't think of a way, I have walked all the way. Although Bianjing is a capital city, there are not many young men with beautiful trees and good looks.
The three of us brothers can be considered outstanding among the rest. Now we look a little down and out, but if we raise them for only a few months, we will be the most beautiful kids walking on the street!
If we still can't find anything to do by then, and the worst is the worst, I will go find a son-in-law, and I will have to provide for the eldest brother, the third brother, and the two of them..."
Zhang Jun looked at him coldly, and he quickly shut up.
Zhang Heng almost laughed. This second brother is really talented. He has only been here for less than two days and the market has already been investigated by him.
But it is true that the three brothers look very similar. They are both tall men with handsome features. In addition, they have a bookish temperament and have been studying since childhood. They look handsome and can indeed be called handsome men.
However, after living in the open for more than a month, the three brothers are dark and thin. Otherwise, walking on this street would definitely attract the attention of beauty-loving Bianjing people.
As I spoke, Daxiangguo Temple was in front of me. Although it was not a festival, Daxiangguo Temple was still crowded with people.
Zhang Heng felt confident upon seeing him.
——As long as there are people, any business can be started, even if the entire breakfast stall is not enough, it is enough to sustain life.
Um?
Breakfast stall?
It doesn't seem impossible...
Zhang Heng walked in front and walked along the way. He passed several breakfast stalls. Zhang Heng took a casual look at them. There were steamed buns and pancakes, but no fried dough sticks, so he asked, "Are there any fried dough sticks?"
The stall owner was stunned and said: "What kind of fried dough sticks? I've never heard of it."
Zhang Heng nodded and walked away. Zhang Jun quickly walked up and asked in a low voice: "What are youtiao?"
There was a smile on Zhang Heng's lips: "This is the small business we are going to do next. Once it is done, we can take root in Bianjing City... Well, no, fried dough sticks are better than making egg-filled pancakes."
Zhang Heng suddenly thought of egg-filled pancakes because he suddenly remembered that the history of egg-filled pancakes was only over 600 years ago, and it did not appear until the Ming Dynasty.
Nowadays, there are things similar to egg-filled pancakes, but the taste is definitely not as good as egg-filled pancakes.
The essence of egg-filled pancakes is that the eggs are inside the pancake. The outside of the pancake is crispy, but the inside is soft and fluffy. It tastes delicious!
This difference in taste is enough to conquer the people of Kaifeng who love pasta.
"What are youtiao? What are egg-filled pancakes?"
Zhang Xun asked somewhat hesitantly.
Zhang Heng then described the two, mainly focusing on the egg-filled cakes.
Zhang Xun was not sure: "Can this thing be sold? Not to mention that eggs are expensive, this flour must also use high-end white flour, and this filling cake must use a lot of oil. The cost of this cake It should add up to at least two or three cents. The cost is so expensive, so how much do we have to sell a cake? Can we sell it?"
Zhang Heng said with a smile: "It can be sold. As long as it tastes good, it will be sold!"
Brothers Zhang Jun and Zhang Shu looked at each other.
Chapter completed!