Chapter 22 Learn a Trade for One Copper Coin

m laborers and tenant farmers had no choice but to work for landlords, paying taxes and rent in order to barely make a living. Therefore, even though they were exploited, they couldn't live without l...The sale of gypsum plaster is still a monopoly business, still with huge profits, so it will sooner or later be targeted by someone.

First, we can raise the price of water.

For example, ten taels of silver per bucket!

When the women heard the price, they gasped again.

And the Shi Tou Shui is no longer just Shi Tou Shui, but a secret recipe passed down by immortals. It contains many precious medicinal herbs and is carefully concocted for seventy-seven forty-nine days, refined to perfection.

"This way, even if the wealthy families are shameless, they won't be able to openly grab it, will they They are members of wealthy families, after all, not bandits. Leave them some room to bargain, and then sell it for five taels of silver later."

All the women twitched their mouths.

Originally priced at five taels of silver, which was already outrageous, after all this maneuvering, it still ended up costing five taels of silver.

"But what if they, driven to desperation, resort to any means" asked Li Yuyao.

Yang Lin said, "What we lack most right now is time!"

"From selling bottled water to having wealthy families come seeking us out, it will still take a few days."

With these few days, we have the confidence to surpass the wealthy families!

The women were stunned once again.

In just a few days, you can have the confidence to surpass the wealthy

Where does he get his confidence!

Li Yuxiao shook her head and sighed.

"Don't believe me"

Yang Lin smiled and said, "How about we make another bet"

What are we betting on

I lost twice, and I bet twice.

But even so, Yang Lin said that he could have the confidence to rival wealthy families in a short time, Li Yiy Yao still didn't believe it.

Although they faced only local officials and gentry, the reason these individuals were considered powerful was due to generations of accumulated rights, status, wealth, connections, and methods... ultimately becoming a dominant force in their region.

And what about them

Some refugees and a country bumpkin scholar, who were still worrying about getting enough to eat just a few days ago, now want to be on par with wealthy families in a short time

This can't be possible!

"I'll bet... If I can't do it, from now on, all the decisions in this house are up to you."

Yang Lin said with a smile.

He could see that Li Yuyao had an extremely strong desire for control. She wanted to control everything and have everything in her grasp.

Indeed, Li Yuhua was moved by this condition.

"If I can do it, you'll give me a kiss!"

Yang Lin grinned.

Li Yuxiang's pretty face was slightly flushed, and her fists were clenched lightly.

Well, scared

"Roll the dice!"

Li Yuxiang puffed out her chest, but she was very ashamed.

Could he really do it Would I actually have to go up to him and kiss him

Tsk, you scoundrel!

But, if he can even do this kind of thing, wouldn't it prove that he is truly very capable

Maybe, I can really help myself achieve great things!

Given this, Li Yuyao's heart was even more in turmoil.

That night, Yang Lin found Wang Gui and asked him to make a new mold. He also had someone go to town to buy back one hundred feet of water-absorbing cloth. Everyone was clueless about what Yang Lin was up to again

The next morning, the new mold was finished and carried to the tofu workshop.

When Yang Lin came, a large group of villagers surrounded him.

"Yang Lin, I heard that you can learn how to make tofu for just one penny, right"

Are you really going to teach everyone your tofu-making skills

I have money, I want to learn...

"I want to learn too!"

The villagers raised their copper coins one after another.

Tofu is so magical, although the villagers don't have much business acumen, they all want to learn more skills.

Of course, I, Yang Lin, keep my word. If you want to learn, come here, pay the fee, and you can freely learn in the workshop until you master it. If you can't learn, I won't charge you!

He didn't expect to make money from this anyway. He only charged a symbolic amount because if it were free, no one would cherish it. By charging a little, people would be more serious about it.

Xiao Jiu has already set up the table over here, and villagers are lining up one after another, eager to pay.

Although many people gathered by the river to watch the excitement over the past two days, most had only a superficial understanding of the tofu-making process. Without any guidance, they were unable to grasp the techniques.

With such an opportunity and tuition so affordable, who would pass it up

In less than half a day, most of the villagers came! The riverside was already crowded.

Yang Lin didn't expect that for just one penny in tuition, half a day of work would actually earn him hundreds of pennies!

And these villagers all became free labor, everyone was eager to participate, following along and trying each step.

Thus, the villagers Yang Lin hired ended up having nothing to do.

Some kind villagers, worried, found Yang Lin.

"Yang Lin, the tofu you made yesterday hasn't sold yet. Maybe don't make any today."

"That's right, if they don't sell, it's all wasted. The more you make, the more you waste, it's all for nothing."

"We know you worry about us, and especially tried to keep us busy. But now that you're in a tough spot yourself, don't worry about us anymore."

The simple villagers talked among themselves.

Yang Lin smiled and said, "Everyone relax, you'll still have things to do in the future, and you'll get paid. I came here today just to teach you all something new!"

Saying that, Yang Lin came to the new mold and personally guided him.

This new thing, called Qianzhang, is very easy to make. Come, let me teach you.

Thousand sheets, also known as dried tofu or bean curd skin, is a new industry that Yang Lin has long planned.

Although they are both soy products, the last step of processing is different, so the villagers learned quickly and mastered the skill.

Just looking at the soy milk, layer upon layer, poured into the mold, they couldn't imagine what this thing called "Qianzhang" could possibly look like.

The villagers who had learned to make tofu saw that Yang Lin had come up with something new again, and they all rushed over to have a look, marvelling at it.

Soon, thousands of sheets were ready. When the mold was opened and the gauze lifted, a large sheet as thin as paper, golden in color and fragrant, was revealed, and the villagers were amazed once again.

This is made from beans too

It's not just thin, but the smell is even more appetizing than tofu!

Yang Lin also introduced it at the right time.

"These one thousand sheets are good things, with the effects of clearing heat and moisturizing lungs, stopping cough and phlegm, nourishing the stomach, detoxifying, and stopping sweating."

"Can be used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or cooked, with a meaty texture and the refreshing aroma of tofu. It's versatile and has an exceptional taste!"

Yang Lin said as he got his hands dirty, personally taking the freshly baked thousand layers of pastry and either cutting them into cubes or slicing them thin, then cooking them on the pots that the women had already set up.

The first wisp of fragrance from the stir-fried thousand sheets wafted out…

Looking at the stir-fried qianzhang with leeks and the cold salad of qianzhang silk in the pot, Li Yuyao's heart was already overwhelmed by shock and speechless.

Just an ordinary bean, yet Yang Lin has managed to create so many variations with it!

How on earth did he do thatting and showing off their power, he feigned surrender. In that moment, he suddenly sprang up, swinging his long spear wildly, sweeping a wide arc.The bandits hurried to dodge, Zhong Tao took the oppo...