None of the government officials live on monthly money. Many government officials have their own shops or joint-stock businesses.
As soon as the news came out that He Zifeng was opening a store, several of his subordinates wanted to give him a grand opening.
But He Zifeng said no, he went to the black market to exchange the gold for silver, and paid back the bank's money. Such a big shop cannot just open a porridge shop. I plan to sell some food at noon and some drinks in the evening.
He Zifeng was afraid that the stall would be too big and his wife would be tired. He even went to Ya Bank to find the manager and asked if there was anyone who knew how to cook. He wanted to recruit a few!
Yao Xing was a little worried and said: "Yes, there are, but they are not dead contracts." These rich people in the county government like to have people in their hands. The cook is the lucky draw in the vegetable fight. When they meet It is common for chefs you like to package and give away directly.
He Zifeng said: "Let's go and have a chat." Then he went over to take a look.
There are two cooks here in Yaoxing who are looking for work. One is a cook who is good at making pastries. She said that she had received guidance from a master chef in the back kitchen before.
She looked white and clean, and her hands were smooth without any calluses. Probably in the small kitchen of a wealthy family. Steam cakes and the like for the nobles in the back house.
He was looking for someone who could work.
The other person made it difficult for Ya Xing. But what he had said before had reached that point, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "This person is the breadwinner of the family." He is a man in his thirties. His wife can also cook some home-cooked meals, and he has three children. The eldest one is only ten years old, and the youngest one is four years old and is as old as Ranran, so they are all brought with them.
And the asking price is not low, the couple needs 500 cash a month. Generally, it only costs five taels of silver to buy a personal death deed. They only need six taels of silver a year. How is this possible?
He also has a common trait of a craftsman, a bit arrogant. Even when he saw He Zifeng knowing that he was the deputy arrester, he did not kowtow, and his back was still straight.
He Zifeng said: "What will you do?"
"I know how to fry, stir-fry, fry and stew. My wife can help me," he said.
He Zifeng asked: "Can you cook a big pot rice?" This big pot rice is different from a small stove. You have to keep in mind how many condiments to add to such a large portion. And you also need to be strong. Stir-frying a big pot of rice is a strenuous task.
This man's name is Zhang Meng, and everyone calls him Master Zhang. At this moment, he heard He Zifeng's words: "Yes."
He Zifeng then said to the manager of the bank: "I'll lend you the kitchen." The bank in the county does all kinds of business and has its own separate kitchen.
Then he was asked to show his skills. He has been looking for work here for a month. Moreover, he is not from the local area, and the little money he has has been used up, so he wants to find a good owner as soon as possible. He is an adult and can handle it, but he feels bad when the child bumps into him.
He Zifeng only asked him to cook one of his specialty dishes. He took a look at the kitchen and saw only a few wilted eggplants, so he made braised eggplants with sauce.
Just looking at the pot, it started to get hot. It didn't affect him at all while cooking, and soon the aroma filled the air.
Even the steward said: "This is the first time he has shown off his skills, there are still two more to come!" He swallowed and was teased like this. I can't wait to get a bowl of rice and eat it.
After cooking, He Zifeng tasted it. As expected, it is salty, fragrant and soft, suitable as a staple food.
The small kitchen here doesn't have all the seasonings, but he can still make it like this, which shows that he is indeed quite capable.
Then he told him: "Five hundred coins is fine, but it may be busy. We plan to make porridge and open a porridge shop." There must be a lot of people. They had their own arrangements at noon and evening. I didn't know if he could open the business for them. Fang also put aside his basket weaving business and came to help them.
After a while, someone asked: "How do you sell this porridge?"
Xiaobing greeted warmly: "Our boss wants to do good things for our county. The first bowl is free, and the second bowl is a penny."
The newcomers were all shocked. The first bowl of porridge smelled so fragrant and was free of charge. Are you kidding me?
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