After farming, I opened a family tree

Chapter 133: County Marquis

"Why, are you not feeling comfortable at home?"

Liu walked up to Shen Tang and asked.

"Our home is very different now than it was before. Maybe we can even improve in the future. We are no longer the same as the other people in the village. Dad and Mom, if you miss the village, we can come back and stay for a while."

It's more than just different, Shen Tang thought to himself.

There are not many third-rank marquises in the entire Da Qi.

Although the people in Shenjia Village respected Shen Tang's family, they still didn't understand that Shen Tang was essentially different from them.

Some people even think that even though Shen Tang is a high-ranking official, it is his duty to take care of the villagers.

Shen Tang didn't mind leading the villagers together, but she also wanted to let the villagers know that there was a gap between them now.

During this period, these people came to our doorstep again and again to cause trouble, simply relying on the fact that we are all from the same clan.

Moreover, now that the workshop is on track, Shenjia Village still has some inconveniences.

Shenjia Village and the surrounding villages have benefited from her kindness and protection and will become her backers.

But she had to move forward and couldn't stay in the village forever.

Liu and Shen Dashan were naturally willing to follow their daughter, and they were also extremely happy.

Besides, people tend to move to higher places, and the families around here will all move to towns or other developed places after they become rich.

Of course, there is no problem between the couple.

"Aunt, you will come with us then. Ayan will go to the school in town, and you and Wanwan will still stay with us."

She was worried and reluctant to let Shen Qingqing take care of her two children alone.

"This is not good."

After they came back, they have been bothering their eldest brother and his wife. Now they are going to the town with them. She really feels guilty.

"What's wrong with that? When Ayan and Wanwan grow up, your good days are still ahead!"

Liu patted Shen Qingqing's hand.

Shen Dashan was also very excited. After all, being able to go to town was a good thing.

"I bought a house in town a long time ago and have someone take care of it on weekdays, but I never told you before."

"The New Year is almost here, so why not wait until after the New Year to move? Then we can pick a good day and move there."

Liu made a suggestion and Shen Tang nodded.

She originally wanted to move after the new year.

The news that Shen Tang's family was moving did not leak out.

Shen Tang has been gradually adding things to the house in the town. Shenjiacun and her friends would occasionally come back to stay for a while, so the things in the new house naturally had to be newly purchased.

Now that Shen Tang has money in his hands, he can naturally pick out good things.

The workshops have been closed for the holidays and the workers have taken their wages and gone home.

On the day of the Little New Year, the shopkeepers of each household came to the Shen residence to give gifts as if they had made an appointment.

After meeting everyone, Shen Tang also began to discuss the pricing of soap for the new year.

"I believe the soap sales are pretty good this year, shopkeepers."

"It's more than good, you don't know that the rich families in the city basically come here to buy every few days.

From laundry to bathing, every visit is a big spender.”

"Yes, especially in the summer, it's incredibly fast."

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There is no competition among the shop owners. They are all dealers of the same town or prefecture, so the atmosphere among them is very harmonious.

"Hello shopkeepers, the price of this soap will be reduced next year."

Shen Tang spoke slowly.

All the shopkeepers were stunned for a moment.

“Nowadays, we are doing business for the rich and powerful, but the rich and powerful are a minority after all, and the majority are ordinary people.

Therefore, the price of soap will be adjusted next year. The most common soap shall not be sold for more than 300 wen per piece, and the finest soap shall be sold for 5 liang of silver per piece.

When Shen Tang said this, everyone looked at each other in surprise.

"Boss, this wasn't the price we talked about at the beginning."

Some people have questioned that the price has been cut in half, especially for ordinary soap, it is too cheap!

"You shopkeepers and I are acquainted with each other, so you must know that I have seeds that can produce a thousand kilograms per mu. And you are all well-informed, so you must also know that Shenjia Village can grow two crops of rice."

Shen Tang looked at the shopkeepers and spoke.

"But what does it matter?"

"Ah! I know! If the common people plant this rice that yields a thousand kilograms per mu in two years, they will have even more money in their hands!"

Shen Tang nodded in appreciation.

If the common people had enough food and didn't have to worry about their livelihood, they would have more money to spend.

What Tangji needs to do is to take advantage of the next two years to gradually transform Tangji from something that only rich people can afford to something that ordinary people can afford.

"But because we previously signed a three-year contract with Tang Kee, we've extended it for another two years because of this incident."

That is, they have five years of agency rights.

Sure enough, after Shen Tang said that the agency rights would be extended for two years, everyone present supported it.

Businessmen are profit-driven. These people originally spent a lot of money to obtain the three-year distribution agency rights. Now that the price has dropped, it is natural to give them some compensation elsewhere.

The items sent by each agent are all high-quality.

There were rare brocades and fine head ornaments, and even a wealthy businessman gave her a box of round and plump pearls.

It can be considered a big deal.

Shen Tang asked Luzhu to register and put it away.

The wealthy businessmen came from afar with great sincerity, so Shen Tang naturally wanted to invite them to have a meal.

Shen Tang didn't care about so many things and just set up two tables in the yard.

Everyone in Shenjia Village knew that there were many guests at Shen Tang's house today. The entrance to the Shen residence was full of carriages, and all the guests came with generous gifts.

Others couldn't help but feel envious.

"Dear bosses, Tangji will still rely on your joint efforts next year. Shen Tang would like to thank you all here."

Shen Tang's attitude was kind, so the others were naturally happy.

After a banquet, Chu Qing was helping Liu clean up the dishes when she heard the sound of hurried horse hooves outside the yard.

"The imperial edict arrives——"

The voice was somewhat familiar.

Shen Tang hurriedly got up and led his family to open the door to welcome them.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Ning'an County Marquis Shen Tang is unparalleled in his wisdom and talent. He harvests two rice crops a year, benefiting the people and bringing them great blessings. I hereby promote him to the rank of Ning'an County Marquis. I hope he will be diligent and dedicated to his duties, loyal to the court, and work for the benefit of the people.

I hereby decree this, and I hereby order it!"

Minister Zhao read the imperial edict aloud.

"Shen Tang thanks the Lord for His Grace. Long live the Emperor."

"Congratulations to the Marquis of Ning'an. I haven't seen you for half a year, and you've accomplished such great things again. It's truly astonishing."

Minister Zhao looked at Shen Tang's calm expression and couldn't help but praise him secretly, thinking that he really had a good character.

"Master Zhao, you've had a hard journey. Please have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."

Minister Zhao naturally responded.

Although the two had the same rank before, Shen Tang is now a county marquis, one level higher than him.