Facts have proved that the wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated.

The large wooden barrels that Xu Yan needed were quickly made. The craftsmen chose Xiangbo wood. This wood is hard and corrosion-resistant. It is said that it will not rot if it is put into water for ten years, and it also has a thermal insulation effect.

The shape of the wooden barrel is similar to a bathtub and has a wedge-shaped design. It is composed of multiple wooden boards. The waist is tightly clamped with iron sheets and is equipped with an embedded bucket bottom, which perfectly solves the water leakage problem.

As for the inner barrel, nail the iron sheet into the bottom to form an isolation space, fill saltpeter and water on the outside, and make ice on the inside.

Zhao Chenghuai personally led a team to mine, and soon transported more than a dozen trucks of saltpeter back. Xu Yan poured them all into wooden barrels, and the first batch of ice was made.

The next thing is the sales issue. It is not appropriate to let soldiers shout and sell it all over the street, so Xu Yan is preparing to find a merchant to sell it on behalf of others.

Early that morning, he brought a convoy to Lincheng County. The city in front of him was not tall, but it was built of hard bluestone. It was covered with wind and rain all year round, and the surface of the city wall was covered with green moss.

There were soldiers guarding the city gate. Xu Yan handed over the waist sign and the convoy successfully entered the city.

The wide road extends straight forward, with various shops and restaurants on both sides, and pedestrians coming and going, and vendors pushing carts shouting and selling, which is very lively

Xu Yan came to a medicine shop with a familiar way. There was a plaque hanging on the top of the door with three words written on it - Renhuitang.

Instead of entering through the main door, he took a detour to the back door, reached out to knock on the door, and waited for a while, a guy opened the door: "It's Mr. Xu, please come in!"

Xu Yan walked into the door and said to the mate: "Go and call your shopkeeper!"

"Okay, wait!"

The guy turned around and went into the pharmacy. Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing a bull-haired and summer clothes walked out. When he saw the carriage parked in the yard, he was stunned and stepped forward and bowed: "If I remember correctly, the day for the military camp to transport medicinal materials at the beginning of next month is the day for the military camp to transport medicinal materials. Why is Mr. Xu here today?"

Xu Yan smiled and returned the gift: "Shopkeeper Wu, I am not here today for medicinal materials, but for a profitable business I want to introduce to you!"

"Oh? What business?"

"ice!"

Xu Yan waved his hand, and the soldiers accompanying him immediately lifted the coarse cloth that was squinted on the carriage, revealing huge ice cubes, and there was a hint of cold air under the sun.

"When Xu was studying the prescription, he accidentally discovered the method of making ice, so he reported it to the general. The general was worried about military pay, so he ordered me to make ice and sell it to earn money to subsidize military use! The boy was used to being lazy and could not bear such constraints, but he dared not disobey the military order, so he thought of a trick to sell the ice in the pharmacy. I wonder what Manager Wu thought?"

Manager Wu was shocked when he saw the ice cubes: "Are these made by you?"

"Of course, boy won't be able to use spells!"

Xu Yan smiled and said, "As far as I know, there are many wealthy families in Lincheng County, which are extremely hot. These ice should not be sold. The boy means that they are supplied by the military camp and sold by the pharmacy. The money Wu bought can leave 10% of the money they earned!"

When talking about the business, Manager Wu suddenly became serious, looking at the crystal clear ice cubes, his mind quickly made plans.

Since ancient times, ice and charcoal have been the hottest sellers, and the carbon is better. As long as you find the mineral veins, you can dig them at any time, but ice is different. Where can I find them in the summer?

It is estimated that only the emperor can enjoy it every day, because the royal family built ice cellars and even had special management officials. In order to show grace, the emperor often rewarded ministers with ice, which shows the rarity!

In the eyes of Manager Wu, the car in front of him is still ice, it’s totally silver!

This is a business that is stable and profitable. Manager Wu was excited, but he was silent on his face and even a little confused: "Mr. Xu, only 10%, is it a little less?"

Xu Yan waved his hand and said, "There are a lot of things. Ice is different from other things. It is a disposable consumable. If a piece of ice is placed there, it will soon melt away. Those wealthy families will continue to buy it. In this way, money will continue to be there. The more money shopkeeper Wu sells, the more he will naturally make!"

"With that being said, the back and forth transportation requires manpower, and the car costs and other expenses are also a considerable expense!"

Manager Wu paused and said, "I don't want much, what about 30%?"

This guy is really greedy. He says he is not a businessman, but it is true!

"Shopkeeper Wu, it's not that the boy is stingy and unwilling to give more, but the general issued a clear order, only 10%! To be honest, the boy gave this recipe, but it's only 10% of the money. If you don't believe me, please ask the King's Bookkeeper!"

The head of the camp who followed him said with a stern face: "If Manager Wu feels at a loss, there is no need to make things difficult. Let's leave now. There are at least seven or eight pharmacies in Lincheng County. I think someone will agree!"

One of them sang blushed and the other sang blushed. The cooperation was perfect. Manager Wu saw that there was no possibility of compatibility, so he had to agree: "It's 10% if it's 10%. The soldiers will naturally not treat the bandits for the people. Even if I, Renhuitang, suffer some losses, it's okay!"

"Shopkeeper Wu is proud, the young men have thanked you for your soldiers!"

"You're welcome!"

Everyone would say beautiful words, and the two looked at each other and signed the document, and they were all happy.

There is naturally a reason why Xu Yan chose Renhuitang. The Yulin army came to Shu to suppress bandits, and the medicinal materials used were provided by Renhuitang. This was naturally not free, and the court would allocate silver payments.

This is not the point. The point is that the reason why Renhuitang was able to win this big order is because the master behind it was Zhou Shihuan, the governor of Hengzhou.

Hengzhou Prefecture has seven counties under its jurisdiction, including Lincheng County. With this relationship, Manager Wu is wearing a layer of tiger skin, and those rich gentry must give in to the courtesy when they see it.

All these were told by Zhao Chenghuai!

Xu Yan made ice to cheat the local tyrants. With the help of Manager Wu, he could quickly open the market and bring Zhou Shihuan into the water, killing two birds with one stone!

After all, the Yulin Army came to suppress bandits, and suddenly changed to business. It was really bad to say that it was a public utility for private use.

In case someone impeaches, Zhao Shouting is likely to be punished.

Now, there is no need to be afraid. If Zhou Shihuan has a little brain, he will help him cover up. The prefect of a state should have this ability!

Xu Yan was very happy when he saw Manager Wu smiling, so he couldn't help but light wax for him in his heart, leaving Zhuzhu Wang to keep the accounts in the pharmacy, and he left alone.

It’s rare to come to the county town once, so you naturally have to make a good move!
Chapter completed!