Chapter 210 Persuasion to go north

Bai Jingyuan did not go with them, so he did not know what the fisherman said specifically.

After listening to Bai Xianyu's words, he looked at Xie Xingyun, whose eyes were fixed on his sister, half-smiling.

Bai Jingyuan coughed.

Xie Xingyun came back to his senses slightly and hummed unhurriedly, "Xianyu and I thought the same thing."

"Then who do you think is the murderer?" Bai Jingyuan put his elbows on the table, and his whole body was enveloped in a layer of clear light.

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The next day.

Xie Xingyun and Bai Jingyuan each arranged their manpower to find witnesses for the case. Bai Xianyu did not stay in the house all the time. They would leave for Kyoto soon, and she wanted to take some people from Fengshadu back to Kyoto.

The shopkeeper is opening new restaurants in various counties. Kyoto is far away from here, so it is inconvenient. She can come by herself.

The reason why we want to bring the people here instead of directly selecting a few good chefs to run a restaurant is because if Fengshadu wants to gain a foothold, it needs to have its own characteristics, not just the decoration, but also the materials used, dishes, etc.

The plaque of Fengshadu has been hung up, shining with golden light.

Bai Xianyu, wearing a conical hat, followed the waiter who led the way into a private room.

The shopkeeper came quickly and said respectfully: "Why are you here today?"

Bai Xianyu sat down, her snow-white skirt falling in a circle on the soft cushion, "I came today to ask you how many people you want, preferably an old chef, who is good at all the dishes in the building. If it's suitable, I will

Take them to Kyoto."

The shopkeeper was stunned, "Are you going to stay in Kyoto forever? According to what you said before, girl, neighboring counties all send apprentices from our restaurant, but these old people still stay in Liangzhou."

Bai Xianyu had thought about this problem early in the morning, "Stay in Kyoto with me."

The shopkeeper looked embarrassed, "Our old chefs are all locals from Liangzhou. Kyoto is too far away. Their families and children are all here. I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult to persuade them."

The cooks in the restaurant are not servants with a death contract. If they don't want to, he can't force them to go.

Lu Zhu took out a few banknotes from her arms at the right time and said with a smile: "That's not necessarily the case. Just go ahead and tell the shopkeeper. My lady said that as long as they come with us, we won't treat them badly. The whole family will be safe."

We will make proper arrangements for them."

The shopkeeper had guessed early on that this girl who liked to wear white clothes had an extraordinary background. She was probably from a famous family in Kyoto, right?

But he cherished his life and did not dare to ask any more questions.

He looked down and was stunned on the spot, "Isn't this... too much? Two thousand taels can buy a house in Kyoto!"

Lu Zhu smiled and said, "You can buy it, but my lady's outfit costs more than two thousand taels."

It can't even be measured by silver. A few pieces of jewelry that the young lady picked at random are all priceless treasures. The green Ruyi hairpin on her head today is also extraordinary.

The shopkeeper was shocked again and responded blankly.

Bai Xianyu's lips curled up slightly, "Well, go and come back quickly."

The shopkeeper was very fast, and within half a quarter of an hour he brought several people over. These people were all elderly, and one of them had gray hair. They didn't dare to look up even if they didn't hear the sound.

After the shopkeeper left, Bai Xianyu asked Lu Zhu to find a screen and stand in the middle.

Several people were looking at the floor without raising their heads.

"Girl, all nine of them have been working for seven or eight years. After I told them, they are also willing to go. If you think it is appropriate, I will let them go back to pack their bags and go with you." The shopkeeper bent down and smiled.

explain.

"There's no rush." ​​Bai Xianyu took a sip of tea slowly, "You go out first, I'll talk to them alone."

The shopkeeper nodded and left.

Bai Xianyu and Lvzhu were sitting behind the screen and did not show their faces.

Several people looked at each other, and after a long silence, the person sitting inside spoke.

"Has the shopkeeper made it clear?"

Her voice sounded particularly young, as light and sweet as a girl who had just gotten haircuts.

Several cooks looked at each other in surprise.

"The shopkeeper has made it clear that we all voluntarily went to Kyoto with you, the girl. We just need the help of the girl in the family. Other than that, we have no other requirements." The middle-aged man with thinning hair scratched his head and said.

This girl was very generous. They had heard about it since that day when she had a bet with the son of the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River. The reward would definitely not be unfair to them. Life is not a living anywhere, and Kyoto is home if you stay for a long time.

The girl hummed in a nonchalant manner, "I can give you generous rewards, but I also have a request. If you agree, you can follow me north."

The gray-haired man asked: "I wonder what the request is?"

"I want you to sign a death contract."

Several people stood frozen on the spot. It took an unknown amount of time before someone said, "Death...death contract?"

They naturally know what a death contract is. Those who sign a death contract are usually servants. Life and death are determined by the owner's thoughts. Even if they are beaten to death, the government can't say anything! It is no different from selling oneself, and all future generations will belong to the owner's family.

slave!

Everyone did not dare to express their anger, and there was a faint intention of retreating.

Bai Xianyu scooped up a spoonful of white fungus and lotus seed porridge, "Well, the death contract does not mean that you will sell your bodies to me or anyone else to work as cattle or horses. It just means that during the period when I use you, if you violate my order,

So……"

She didn't finish her words, but they all understood what she meant.

This is the safest way. Water thieves are rampant along the way, so it is unrealistic for them to drag their families to Kyoto, especially if there are women and children among them.

Besides, there are many spies from various houses in Kyoto. If they ran away to another house on the way, or discovered her identity... Bai Xianyu's eyes narrowed slightly. The people he brought down to Jiangnan this time were also the death contract servants and guards of the house.

, she really doesn’t feel at ease if she doesn’t sign the death contract.

No one answered.

Bai Xianyu thought for a while and added, "In twenty years, I will write it on the death deed that you will be free after twenty years, and I can also give you ten years of compensation in advance."

Someone swallowed and rolled his eyes, "Girl, I still think Liangzhou is better. I've been here for decades, and I'm afraid it won't be of any use to Kyoto. So why don't you leave?"

As he spoke, he stepped back, as if he was afraid that Bai Xianyu would send someone to catch up.

Bai Xianyu didn't stop him.

One person ran away, and the others were ready to make a move.

"I...my daughter is still young, so I can't go either!"

"I suddenly have a stomachache. Girl, I'll take my leave first!"

After a while, five people ran away, and their footsteps were chaotic.

A few private rooms away, you can still hear them talking in low voices, "How much money can I have, and maybe I have to risk my life! I won't do this kind of loss-making business."

"That's right!"

Bai Xianyu is still calm. Those who can sell themselves and sign death contracts are those who are too poor to survive. She originally only planned to persuade two people, but now in this situation, one may be enough to recruit a few more apprentices.

It can also solve urgent needs.

Neither the middle-aged man with thinning hair nor the man with gray hair left. Apart from them, there were two other people, one was as thin as a monkey, and the other was of medium build with a mole on his eyebrow.

"Do you have anything to ask?" Bai Xianyu asked.

"I would like to ask the girl, how much will the salary be in these twenty years?" said the thin man.

Bai Xianyu raised his chin at Luzhu, who nodded, walked out wearing a conical hat, and spread out a few silver notes on the case, "Miss said, one person will get six hundred taels of silver a year, and six thousand taels in ten years."

Two taels of silver, the reward for these ten years can be given to you in advance, which means that after twenty years, each of you will have 12,000 taels of silver and be free."

If they follow her, she is the master, and there are not many people, so they can feel at ease.

The eyes of the four people trembled, twelve thousand taels!

Before they came, they thought a few thousand taels was worth their weight!

"And you don't have to worry about the children at home. You can bring them to Kyoto together. There is also a house, but we will take it back after twenty years."

A few people nodded. Even renting a house costs a lot of money. Let them live in vain for twenty years, which is also a lot of expenses!

Really generous!

Bai Xianyu glanced at them and thought for two seconds, "In addition, your family members must also sign the death contract."

"Don't worry, I just want you to make good food. You should also be able to see that I am not in need of guards or servants. I will not force you or your family to do anything in the future. If you are worried, I can

Write your responsibilities clearly in the contract."

As soon as these words came out, the gray-haired man nodded, "Girl, I sign!"

Bai Xianyu smiled.

The other three hesitated for a long time and finally nodded.

Bai Xianyu was quite satisfied and said with a smile: "Then you should write down some basic information about your family, as well as your place of origin, etc., and write it to her according to the style prescribed by the government."

Luzhu smiled at them.
To be continued...