The shopkeeper saw Zhang Yuntian’s swearing, whether he believed it or not, at least this treasure was indeed placed here. He had heard of the night pearl, but the glowing jellyfish amber, which was really the first time he had seen it.

"How much silver is required to pawn?"

The shopkeeper was nervous, afraid that Zhang Yuntian would not be able to get it out if he wanted the sky-high price! But he was also afraid that Zhang Yuntian would offer too low prices. If Zhang Yuntian became really developed one day, he would not bear to be redeemable for such a treasure, so he was extremely confused.

Pawning is actually a bit like a loan. As long as the amount of pawning is less than a certain proportion of the actual value of the item (different from each company), you can pawn it. Even if you only treat it as a penny, it is theoretically OK.

The main income of pawnshops is based on the interest generated during the period of quality of the goods, and the difference between the loan and the physical goods when the owner cannot afford it. It can be said that this is a stable business, so not only the officials set up pawnshops, but even the emperor also set up a royal detention.

During the Qianlong period, Heshen, a Grand Secretary, had 75 pawn shops with only one person, with a principal of 30 million taels. This shows the popularity of pawn shops at that time.

Since the shopkeeper has already regarded this thing as a treasure, how can it be right for the price to blow it out? Besides, he didn't plan to redeem it at all. It's not enough to redeem it for fifty yuan, so Zhang Yuntian asked without saying the specific number, without saying the specific number, "How is this number?"

"Fifty taels?" the shopkeeper asked tentatively.

Zhang Yuntian shook his head.

"Five hundred taels?"

Zhang Yuntian still shook his head.

"Could it be five thousand taels?" When he said this, the shopkeeper's facial expression twitched a few times. It seemed that this was almost the limit he could bear.

Only then did Zhang Yuntian nod his head satisfied, "That's right, five thousand taels!"

"Oh, this guest official, the store is just a branch, how can you take out that much money at once?"

The shopkeeper said in embarrassment, "Otherwise, you will extend the pawning time of this treasure. I will make the decision and calculate the interest less for you. How about 3,500 taels for you?"

Three thousand five hundred taels? In this plane, the firewood I cut for a year can only be sold at most seven or eight cents of silver (ten cents equal to one tael), and three thousand five hundred taels can be considered a huge sum of money!

Although Zhang Yuntian was happy, he still pretended to be painful on his face and said, "Oh, okay, who made me anxious to use money? 3,500 taels are 3,500 taels! But I declare again that I will definitely redeem it in the future!"

The shopkeeper said yes, and the friend took the documents and pens and ink, and the two signed and sealed them. This matter was settled.

Zhang Yuntian put the pledged stick in his arms in a pretense, hired two porters, carried the big box of silver, first changed into a suitable outfit, and then chose the most luxurious inn in the town to live in.

Seeing that Zhang Yuntian was dressed in a bright dress and carrying a big box, the guy knew that it was a distinguished guest, so he quickly opened a room for him, fried a few exquisite side dishes, and delivered a pot of good wine to the room.

The inn was only 2 cents of silver for one night, including the wine and food. Zhang Yuntian took out a little bit of silver from the box and stuffed it into the hand of the clerk, and said, "Take these, and the extra ones will be used as your reward!"

Seeing that Zhang Yuntian was generous, he naturally became more diligent and thoughtful when doing things. After he finished dinner, he brought in a few plates of snacks and a pot of tea on the table. After a while, he brought in a mosquito-repellent incense burner by the window, and then he smiled and bowed and retreated.

After the guy left, Zhang Yuntian quickly bolted the door of the room, first deposited all the silver into the void warehouse, then took out the parent incubator and worked for a while before going to bed.

The next morning, Zhang Yuntian quit the inn, bought a pony, and continued on the way.

As soon as he left, the man came to make the bed. Suddenly, he saw that Zhang Yuntian still had a large box of silver in his room. He couldn't help but become greedy and did not call Zhang Yuntian. He sneaked into the room. He wanted to steal all the big box, but he was afraid that the customer would ask him when he turned back and asked him, and he would not be able to escape the blame. However, if he only stole three or five taels of silver, he would not have discovered it.

The guy opened the box gently. When he saw that there was nothing inside, his face changed. He saw that the silver in this box last night was now gone. So much silver was hidden, even if he was lifted, he could not lift it at all, but why did it disappear out of thin air?

Could it be that he was a ghost? The more he thought about it, the more he became more and more afraid, and he didn't dare to tell others. He quietly closed the door and secretly vowed that he would never come to this room again.

Zhang Yuntian had a "transportation" and naturally became much lighter when he rushed forward. In just two hours, he had walked nearly 100 miles until noon, when he arrived at a small outdoor teahouse.

It is said to be a teahouse, but it is actually a temporary thatched shed with several tables and more than a dozen long benches for pedestrians to rest.

Tea costs one penny per bowl. Now Zhang Yuntian is not afraid of the high price, but he is afraid of the cheapness. He only has a few pieces of silver on his body. Most of the remaining silver ingots are ten taels per one. Since the First Duck Fragrance War, the Qing government has cedeed land and paid compensation, resulting in a large amount of silver outflow, and the price of silver has grown rapidly. Before Emperor Daoguang, one tael of silver was about one thousand cents, but now one tael of silver has risen to two thousand cents.

Even if Zhang Yuntian took out the smallest piece, it would be the size of a silver coins, which would be equivalent to two hundred coins. It would really feel like he was bullying to drink a bowl of tea with such a large ticket.

The man in his forties was simple and simple. He smiled honestly, and his face was full of folds: "If the customer has no change, then forget it. I will treat this bowl as I have invited!"

Zhang Yuntian's face suddenly felt like he had a fever, and he said with a red face: "It's not easy to open a teahouse. You can just keep the money and don't need to find it anymore. As long as you remember my face, let me drink it a few more free time in the future!"

Seeing that Zhang Yuntian was so generous, the store owner did not dare to refuse, so he quickly accepted it with great gratitude.

Zhang Yuntian asked again: "Dare you ask the store owner, is it a way to go to the capital?"

"Are you going to the capital?" The shop owner was full of surprise. "Hasn't you heard that foreigners have occupied Tianjin now and are said to be preparing to attack the capital. Now people are in panic and in chaos. Why are you still going there?"

"Oh, I have an old friend living in the capital. Now I'm in a state of ill, so I'll visit you!"
Chapter completed!