"The secret skill of ripening!"
As a large number of ripened bananas appeared on the streets of Chang 'an, they immediately caused a sensation.
No one would have thought that the rumor of the Mo Family's son, who was known for pulling up seedlings to help them grow, would have such a reversal. The Mo Family's son actually had a secret technique that could accelerate the ripening of unripe bananas. This was an unheard of secret technique.
"How is this possible?"
"Impossible for others, but nothing is impossible for Mo Jiazi."
"Mo Jiazi is indeed Mo Jiazi. After the lychees in Lingnan ripen, they use saltpeter to make ice to keep them fresh. But the bananas in Lingnan do the opposite. They ripen the green fruit. This is the right medicine for the problem! Amazing! "
When many people in Chang 'an heard about the secret skill of ripening, they could not help but applaud.
"But can the unripe fruit be eaten? Aren't you afraid of getting a stomachache? " Some people were deeply skeptical. Looking at the delicious bananas, they kept a respectful distance. After all, according to their worldly experience, unripe fruits were inedible.
"Why can't it be eaten? The persimmons that we often eat are all plucked before they're ripe. Lazy persimmons, roasted persimmons, and persimmon pancakes, which one of them isn't delicious? It's said that the Mo Family's secret ripening technique was inspired by persimmons. Since persimmons can be eaten, then bananas can also be eaten," someone explained.
"I see." Many people suddenly understood. Persimmons were the favorite food of the people in Guanzhong. Naturally, they were very familiar with persimmons. With persimmons in front of them, people looked at bananas with more approval. They could not help but feel excited. If they could taste the food of Lingnan, it would be a wonderful thing.
"Even so, we can't afford the fruits of Lingnan. One catty costs more than 100 coins. It is not something we can afford." Many people said sourly. Lychees cost 100 coins per catty, and bananas from Lingnan were probably also expensive. Suddenly, many people's hearts sank. The fruits of Lingnan were sent to Chang 'an from thousands of miles away. Just the transportation cost was amazing. Needless to say, the bananas from Lingnan were also expensive.
However, when they saw the price of the bananas, they could not help but be stunned. They exclaimed, "Five coins per catty!"
"These bananas are only five copper coins per catty."
"That's right, five copper coins per catty!" One of Mo Jiazi's brothers nodded.
"These bananas were transported all the way from Lingnan, but the price is only half of that of lychees." Everyone couldn't believe it.
Mo Jiazi's younger brother said proudly, "Lingnan fruits are not expensive locally. What's really expensive is the transportation cost. The yield of green bananas is very high, and they are easy to transport when they are not ripe. Even ordinary farmers can transport them. Naturally, the price is not expensive. What's more, the Mo family has already placed a huge order in Lingnan. When a large number of bananas are shipped back, the price of bananas will drop even more. "
Compared with the delicacy of lychees, the transportation of bananas was much more convenient. What the Tang dynasty did not lack the least was manpower. Although the journey from Lingnan to Chang 'an was long, it only cost some manpower.
Everyone felt as if they were in a dream. Compared with the expensive price of lychees, bananas that cost five copper coins per catty were the real choice for the masses. This was the Mo family in their hearts, which could maximize the benefits of the people.
The bananas that cost five copper coins per catty of Lingnan fruits caused a sensation in Chang 'an again. The Lingnan fruit craze that had been caused by lychees had not yet subsided, and now bananas that were equally delicious and cheap were sent. Soon, they were selling like hotcakes in Chang' an.
The rumors that had been mocking Mo Jiazi for spoiling the seedlings suddenly disappeared. Instead, it was replaced by the pursuit of the secret ripening skill. More merchants were excited. The Jiangnan region was indeed full of wealth. It seemed that it was a good choice to go to Jiangnan.
"The secret ripening skill!"
Looking at the bananas in front of him, the head of the Zheng family could not help but feel embarrassed. He finally understood how difficult it was to deal with Mo Jiazi.
Mo Jiazi proposed the development of Jiangnan. Whether it was the planting of cotton, the treatment of schistosomiasis, or the opening of workshops, it would be difficult to see results in a short time. The only hot selling fruit, lychees, had a very small production because of the harsh production and transportation conditions.
However, Mo Jiazi took an ingenious approach and directly brought back unripe bananas from Lingnan to ripen. According to the information obtained by the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs, bananas were different from lychees. They could be cultivated in Lingnan several times a year, and the production was very high. Such delicious fruits, such a high production rate, and such a huge market in the entire Tang dynasty, plus Mo Jiazi's secret ripening skill, would be a huge business opportunity. It could even be said that the market for lychees was a hundred times bigger.
What made the head of the Zheng family more embarrassed was that the hot sales of bananas were the most powerful evidence for the development of Jiangnan. It proved that Mo Jiazi's path was correct.
"This child was defeated by Mo Jiazi's tricks," Zheng Chang said with a bitter expression. Thinking back, he had the power of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs in his hands, and it could be said that he had the advantage. However, he was gradually evened out by Mo Jiazi's endless tricks.
"It seems that the Old Man needs to go to the Mo family again." The head of the Zheng family took a deep breath and said.
"Go to the Mo family! How can the Zheng family bow to Mo Jiazi? What will the world think of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs! "Zheng Chang could not help but exclaim. He immediately moved his wound and sucked in cold air from the pain.
"Bow! What's the harm in bowing? The rise of the Jiangnan aristocratic families is imminent, and the Confucian libraries are about to appear everywhere. His Majesty is sitting firmly on the throne, and the second favor is imperative. How much time do you think there is left for the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs? "The head of the Zheng family said solemnly.
"But …" Zheng Chang wanted to say something but stopped. Thinking of bowing to Mo Jiazi, he felt a wave of embarrassment in his heart.
The head of the Zheng family took a deep breath and said, "The core of the Tang dynasty is still the Central Plains, and the foundation of the Village of Mo is in Guanzhong. Mo Jiazi will not give up such a huge market in the north. This is our biggest trump card."
Outside the Mo family, the head of the Zheng family came to the Mo family again. However, this time, he did not give an invitation in advance. Instead, he came to visit in person.
"I'm sorry! My young master is not seeing visitors recently. "Outside the Mo family, Uncle Fu said politely.
The head of the Zheng family could not help but show anger on his face. As the head of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs, he had never been refused the door. Today, the young master of the Mo family actually refused to see him.
"Merton is too arrogant," the head of the Zheng family said with some dissatisfaction.
The Patriarch of the Zheng Clan said with slight displeasure. With his status as a relative of the Imperial Family, even if he went to any Duke's Estate, no one would dare to refuse him at the door.
Uncle Fu shook his head and said, "Head of the Zheng family, you misunderstood. It's not that the Mo family is arrogant and despotic. It's just that the Princess Royal is about to give birth and has been admitted to the hospital for women and children. My young master has already rushed there. I'm afraid he won't have time to see visitors recently."
"The Princess is about to give birth!"
The head of the Zheng family could not help but be stunned. He did not expect such a coincidence.
"Then, congratulations to the Mo family!" The head of the Zheng family cupped his hands and said. The daughter of the head of the Zheng family, Zheng Chonghua, entered the palace as a concubine. The Zheng family and the Mo family could be considered as relatives. Naturally, they had to give face.
"Thank you for your auspicious words, Head of the Zheng family." Uncle Fu solemnly returned the salute.
The Mo family had always had a single descendant. In addition, Merton had married the eldest princess of the Tang dynasty, Princess Changle. Moreover, for this child, Mo Jiazi had established a hospital for women and children. It was to lay down the foundation for this child's birth. It was easy to imagine how much importance the Mo family placed on this child.
Once the news of Princess Changle about to give birth spread, it immediately attracted the attention of many people.
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