According to Yuan Shao, Mu Ge would have to sell ten boxes to exchange for one gem. He would not do such a stupid thing. Although he had a thousand boxes, Mu Ge could not sell them in a short period of time. It would take too much time.
Mu Ge gestured a number to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao and said,"One tael of silver, one stick."
"How is this possible?" Cao Cao refused without thinking. One tael was equivalent to ten catties of rice. Ten catties of rice for a cigarette that could only last him two minutes. Even if his family was rich, it would not be enough for Cao Cao to spend.
Yuan Shao agreed with Cao Cao's point of view and said to Mu Ge,"Brother Ziyu is too harsh. I can only eat, drink, and have fun in this Drunken Fragrance Restaurant for a day at most ten taels of silver.”
Mu Ge didn't think much of it. He knew that his price was a little high, but he said such a high price to bargain for them. This was called negotiation skills.
In the end, after an intense discussion, Mu Ge agreed to sell it to them for 50 copper coins each. The two of them immediately bought a pack each.
"Yi, brother Ziyu, why is my box different from yours?”Yuan Shao asked Mu Ge as he held a cigarette box made of linen cloth.
Mu Ge was stunned at first, but the system explained to him that if he sold or gifted the item to someone else, the item would only have one value and the rest would be replaced.
To put it simply, it was a box of cigarettes. If Mu Ge sold it to someone else, he could only sell cigarettes.
That cigarette box was too exquisite for this society and was not allowed to be used. Therefore, the cigarette boxes that Mu Ge gave Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were changed from paper boxes to linen boxes to avoid unnecessary trouble.
"Oh, my box is a treasure passed down from my master. I only have this one. I usually put my cigarettes in it to look more presentable.”Mu Ge made up an excuse, and Yuan Cao nodded, believing it.
Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were very happy to buy cigarettes. Mu Ge even told them that if they helped promote among the dignitaries and brought him business, he would often give them free cigarettes.
The two of them were even more delighted and declared that they would spread the name of the cigarette throughout Luoyang's official circle tomorrow!
It was already late. Mu Ge, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao walked out of the Drunken Fragrance Brothel. Each of them had a cigarette in their mouth as they puffed out smoke.
The passers-by were very curious and kept peeking. Yuan Shao and Cao Cao did not feel embarrassed. Instead, they felt a sense of pleasure from being watched by everyone. They were quite proud of themselves.
"Brother Ziyu, do you have a place to stay? Why don't you rest in my residence? You can stay as long as you want!" Yuan Shao invited Mu Ge.
Cao Cao also quickly said," That's right, Brother Ziyu. It's already late, and you've just arrived in Luoyang. Why don't you come to my Cao Mansion and rest for a while? We can still chat at night and enjoy life!"”
Yuan Shao was indignant when he heard this. This Cao Aman was here to poach his men!
Mu Ge was smiling, but he was cursing in his heart.'Two old foxes, I won't fall for your tricks. If I stay at your house, I'll be watched all the time. I'll probably lose my freedom.'
"I appreciate the good intentions of my two brothers. I'm used to living alone, so I won't disturb you two brothers. There are inns everywhere in Luoyang City, so I can just stay there.”
Cao Cao and Yuan Shao wanted to persuade Mu Ge again, but Mu Ge insisted. The three of them bid farewell on the main road and agreed to meet again before returning home.
Mu Ge led his horse and rushed to a decent inn that Yuan Shao had recommended. He asked for a first-class room and rested there.
"Today is really a day of great harvest!”Mu Ge muttered to himself in a good mood as he lay on the bed.
Today, not only did he get to know Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, but he also managed to sell the cigarettes for 20 silver taels. This was Mu Ge's first pot of gold in the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Earth!
Back when she came from Chang Shan, Mother Yun had practically searched through her family's wealth, but she could only gather fifty wen for Su Can. Su Can relied on this half a tael of silver to scrimp and save before he arrived in Luoyang.
Now that it was 20 taels, Mu Ge felt like he had become a rich man. He could only sigh at the fact that the cigarette industry was a violent industry, be it in modern society or ancient times.
At this stage, he was unable to subdue generals or strategists, much less kill dukes. Mu Ge could only rely on selling cigarettes to exchange for gemstones.
" There's still about ten months before the uprising. I have to sell as many cigarettes as I can. I have to make preparations as soon as possible." Mu Ge realized that he still had a lot of things to do.
Early the next morning, Mu Ge heard someone shouting from outside the door.""Brother Ziyu! Brother Ziyu!"
Mu Ge lazily got up and opened the door. It was Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.
"Why isn't Ziyu awake yet?”Yuan Shao laughed.
Mu Ge looked at the sky and rolled his eyes at him. F * ck your sister. Do you think I don't know the time?
"Why are you two brothers looking for me?" Mu Ge asked.
"Ziyu, you're going to make a fortune!" Cao Cao laughed.”
"Brother Meng De, what do you mean? Where did the money come from?" Mu Ge asked in confusion.
Cao Cao smiled proudly." This morning, Benchu and I gathered the sons of the high-ranking officials in Luoyang and told them about the cigarette. Who knew that they would see that I was exceptionally handsome and imposing when I smoked, so they all wanted to learn from me. I told them that the cigarette was tied, and they urged me to come and find you so that you could go and have a chat.”
"That's right. I just took out a cigarette and smoked it, and they were all stunned. That feeling was so satisfying!”Yuan Shao took out another cigarette from his pocket and smoked happily.
Mu Ge's sleepy head immediately cleared up. Business is here!
"Brothers, please wait a moment. I will wash up and immediately follow you.”Mu Ge was excited. He washed up and left with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. It was so easy to earn money and fame.
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