As early as when he heard that it would take a lot of manpower and material resources, Meng Yang expected that the prefect would say this. He stood up after hearing this, "It is Meng Yang's blessing to be able to contribute to the people of Jinling. Don't worry, I will definitely be the leader."

The prefect nodded with satisfaction, "Don't worry, our mansion will not let you pay for free. When the canal is built, I will write a letter to the emperor and give you a great contribution."

Meng Yang bowed to the end, "Thank you sir."

One day later, the government office posted a notice to build a canal and hire workers to work, with twenty copper plates a day, and a meal at noon.

Now it’s time for nothing, and most of them are idle at home. When they hear such good things, they come to the county government to register.

At the same time, the prefect also gathered the famous merchants in Jinling City together.

This was the second time that the prefect summoned them. Everyone was excited and guessed the prefect's intention. However, no one cared about it. It was just donating a few thousand taels of silver, but it was worth it to show a good face in front of the admiral!

The prefect asked someone to set up a few tables in the front yard of the government office, with tea, snacks, and fruits on them. After everyone arrived, they sat with people they knew each other, kneading melon seeds and talking about gossips.

Since the Meng family made the business of pills, hot pot base and herbal tea, they were really jealous by the merchants in Jinling City. Many people came over to get close to Mengyang.

One of the chubby men shook the folding fan in his hand, "Brother Meng, I heard that you have built two more workshops in the city. I wonder what kind of business it is?"

The rest of them pricked their ears.

Meng Yang smiled slightly, "It's a new deal. If Brother Li is interested, after this place is disbanded, you can go to the shop to check it out. I have samples there."

It's a new deal!

Everyone was very envious. The Meng family had no idea what luck had been going on in the past two years, and they made money one after another.

"OK."

The man who was talking closed the fan, "Brother Meng will have to wait for me later."

Meng Yang laughed, "It must be, it must."

"Sir!"

Following the shouts of the servants, the prefect stepped over and everyone immediately stood up to salute.

The prefect waved his hand, "Now the Japanese officials have asked you for yours, so you will be exempted from etiquette."

"If you have any questions, please give me some instructions. How can I use the word "please ask for me?"

"That's right, sir, please give me your order."

The prefect was very happy and asked everyone to sit down and straight to the point. "I called you here today to help you contribute to the construction of the canal. Of course, the more you give, the less you give, and the more you give, and the more you give, and the more you give, and the more you give, and the more you give, and the more you give, and the more you give."

The yard suddenly became quiet. Although they had thought about the amount they donated in their hearts before coming, no one is willing to be a pioneer now. If there are too many, they will be scolded by others. If there are too few, they are afraid of leaving a bad impression on the prefect.

Meng Yang stood up, took out the silver notes and held them in his hand, "I donate 30,000 taels."

As soon as he said this, there was a burst of air sucking around him. Some people even choked by their saliva. They wanted to cough but were afraid of losing etiquette. They covered their mouths tightly, making their faces turn red and their necks thick.

The man who spoke to Meng Yang just now wanted to kick Meng Yang, knowing that the Meng family is rich now, but the limelight is not like this. You pay 30,000 taels, what should you do if you ask them to pay 30,000 taels? Could it be that you pay 30,000 taels? That's a considerable amount of money!

"Okay, Master, register and make a good note when I submit a memorial."

When I mentioned a note, I mean that the emperor could see it, everyone's hearts moved, and immediately threw away their complaints about Meng Yang, rushing to donate money one by one.

"I'll pay 20,000 taels."

"I'm thirty thousand taels."

"I'm thirty-five thousand taels."

...

Looking at the thicker and thicker silver notes in the box, the prefect nodded slightly to Meng Yang, and Meng Yang quietly bent over.

It was already half an hour later when everyone came out. Not only did they not get angry because they donated more than expected, but they were excitedly red because the emperor might see his name.

The man who wanted to kick Meng Yang just now caught up with him, "Brother Meng, you have to keep your word and take me to see your new deal."

When everyone heard this, they came over, "It happens to be time today, so why don't we go with you too. Brother Meng doesn't mind."

"Don't mind, don't mind."

Meng Yang smiled and took everyone to the shop.

The shopkeeper in the shop had already received a notice, saying that the master would bring people to try soap today and prepared everything early in the morning.

After someone comes, let him into the house.

Everyone was already impatient, "Brother Meng, take out the things and let's take a look."

Meng Yang signaled that the shopkeeper would go out and soon brought a few friends in with dozens of small boxes. The boxes were hollowed out and very exquisite.

Everyone stretched their necks.

The guys put the boxes one by one on the table next to everyone. Everyone couldn't wait to pick them up and open them, but couldn't see what it was.

"This is……"

“Soap.”

Meng Yang smiled and said, "It is used for washing hands and taking a bath. It has different shapes and smells. You can see what people around you have in their hands, and it is different."

Everyone looked at each other and it was really different.

"How do you use this thing?"

Someone couldn't wait to ask.

Someone came to take the water and Mengyang made a demonstration. Everyone came to watch. Not only did they wash it clean, but they also had a fragrance. They were all surprised.

"This is really a good thing. Brother Meng, when will your workshop start construction? I want some."

"I want it, too."

"I want it, too."

...

After achieving the expected effect, Meng Yang remained silent, "This thing is not cheap, you have to think about how much you want."

"Of course we know it's not cheap, so don't keep it aside, just talk about the price."

Meng Yang stretched out five fingers.

Someone stared wide, "Five liang?"

Meng Yang nodded, "Five taels, this is the price I give to you. It is expensive for takeout. Don't think it's expensive. This is much cheaper than rouge and water powder. Moreover, my box also costs two taels of silver."

The box is indeed exquisite and everyone can see it.

Someone picked up the soap and smelled it again, looked carefully, and asked, "How long can this piece last?"

"This varies from person to person. The time for washing hands ten times a day is different from washing hands once a day. This way, I will give you the ones in your hands. Take them back and try them. If it is better, after my workshop opens, you can come and ask for goods."

Everyone left with soap.

After the shopkeeper sent the person away, he came back with a happy face, "Master, there is no need to promote it now. Once our soap is made, it will be snatched up."

Meng Yang was in a good mood, "Thanks to Yue'er come up with this idea, I can't compare to that girl and the way of doing business."
Chapter completed!