Why did Jiang Ziya fail in business several times?

It is said that Jiang Ziya studied Buddhism from the Buddha of the Yuan Dynasty in Yuxiu Palace in Kunlun Mountain. After decades, he knows everything, from astronomy to geography. On this day, Yuanshi Tianzun accidentally remembered and asked him, "How many years have you been in Kunlun?" Ziya said, "I went up the mountain at the age of 32, and now I have wasted 72 years." Buddha said, "You were born poor, and it is difficult to become an immortal. Now that the soup is finished and the weekly room is in full swing, you can go down the mountain for me to help the wise master. As a leader, you won't waste your 40 years of practice in the mountains. What do you think? " Ziya wailed: "Disciple really became a monk, endured hardships for several years and practiced for several years; Therefore, I would rather practice hard in the deep mountains than covet the world of mortals. Master Wang is included. " The Buddha said, "This is your destiny. The number of days has been decided. You'd better go down the mountain. " Ziya was reluctant to go, but did not dare to disobey, so she had to pack up her piano and sword and go down the mountain.

When Ziya came from the mountain, it suddenly occurred to me that my hometown Dongju had no relatives and my home was deserted. It's still a long way, so I can't go back. I'm worried that I have no place to live. Suddenly, I remembered a sworn brother named Song Alien who lives in the suburbs of Guodu. His family is very rich, so he can live safely. If you have a clear idea, you will go to Chao Ge, stay overnight, toss and turn all the way, and in a few months, you will come to Chao Ge. Looking up at it, it is really the land of the capital, extraordinary, busy and extremely prosperous, and I am deeply impressed.

It is well known that different people in the Song Dynasty were local rich people. Under the guidance of people, Ziya came to the door of the Song family and met her sworn brothers who had been away for more than 40 years. She was pleasantly surprised, holding hands, looking at each other, tears streaming down her face. The stranger said, "You and I had a fight. We must watch it today. It's finally difficult. If you live in my house, you can live on a small income, and our brothers will be together day and night to support their lives. Still not fast? " Ziya nodded, which made people afraid of Ziya's loneliness. According to media reports, the 60-year-old daughter of the Majia family in Xicheng married Ziya, with a fiery and lively personality, so Ziya settled down in the Song family.

It is said that Ziya missed Kunlun all day long after she got married, and she was so unhappy that she was in no mood to spend the night with her horse. Ma Shi didn't know Ziya's worry, but said Ziya was useless. Two months later, Ma asked Ziya, "Is Uncle Song your cousin?" Ziya said, "No, I became sworn brothers." Ma said, "So that's it. Even brothers, everything must come to an end. Now that Uncle Song is here, my husband and wife can rest assured. How can I get along with you if the future is gone? " Ziya said, "What should I do?" Ma said: "As the saying goes, people who have no long-term worries will have near worries; Besides, life is between heaven and earth, and operation is the most important thing. I advise you to do some business in case both my husband and wife die. " Ziya said, "My wife is right." Ma said, "What business are you going to do?" Ziya said, "I have been studying Taoism in Kunlun Mountain since I was thirty-two years old. I know nothing about world affairs and business, but I can only weave hedges. " Ma said, "It's all right. Besides, there are bamboos in the back garden. Cut some bamboo strips to make hedges and sell them in Chao Ge for some money, big or small. "

Ziya did as he said, chopped bamboo strips, carefully woven a pile of hedges, and picked Chao Ge to sell. From morning till noon, no one can be sold at night; Ziya saw that it was getting late and had to choose to drive 35 miles; I was hungry again and had to run back. One-on-one, * * * more than seventy miles, with swollen shoulders. Back to the door, when Ma Shi looked at it, he picked it up one by one, and half of it never sold. Just then, Ziya pointed to Ma Shi and said, "Madam, you are not virtuous. Afraid that I would be idle at home, he told me to sell hedges under the guise. The city of Chao Ge certainly doesn't need hedges. Why can't I sell one a day, and my shoulders are swollen? " Ma said, "This kind of hedge is a common thing in the world. Why not use it? Don't say that you don't sell, you have to make a false complaint. "

The husband and wife went to talk and made a scene. After hearing this, the foreigner in Song Dynasty came to Ziya and asked him, "My dear brother, what are you arguing about?" Ziya told me about selling hedges. The stranger said, "Don't say it's just you husband and wife. I can support thirty or forty people." Why are you doing this? "Ma Shi said," uncle's intention is good, but my husband and wife will have a place to live in the future. Can you live on people all your life? "The stranger said," What my brother-in-law said is true, but why do you do this business? The wheat in my barn has sprouted, so I can ask a long-term worker to grind some flour. My good brother can choose goods to sell, but it is better to sell hedges. "

Ziya thought it was reasonable, so she packed a load, and the long-term worker set up a mill and ground a load of dried noodles. Ziya picked it up the next day and sold it in Chao Ge. Go in from the east gate, take the north gate and turn to the west gate. You can't sell a catty when you arrive at all four gates. Hungry and burdened, I arrived at the south gate, and my shoulder hurt. Ziya simply took a rest and sat at the foot of the city, taking a short rest.

Zia sat for a while before she stood up. I saw a man shouting "Stop the noodle seller" from a distance. Ziya said to herself, "Here comes the man who made money." After putting down the burden, I saw the man walking towards him. Ziya asked, "How many noodles do you want?" The man said, "You get what you pay for." Ziya was angry and funny, but it was hard not to buy it, so she had to bow her head and pinch her face. I don't want to be a person who doesn't always carry a heavy burden. I threw the pole on the ground and the rope was scattered underground. At this point, due to Zhou Wang's helplessness, he rebelled in the southeast of the four hundred princes, and the alarm was very urgent. Cheng practiced every day, when suddenly he heard the gunfire in the camp. He ran quickly to the south gate. Ziya was bending over to pinch her face, but someone shouted behind her, "Get out of the way, it's time to get on the horse!" " When Ziya was busy sideways, the horse had arrived. The horse was in a hurry, put the rope on the horseshoe, dragged a basket of noodles five or six feet away, splashed on the ground, and a gust of wind was clean. How can Ziya get something when she is in a hurry to grab the noodles? I just got covered in noodles. The noodle buyer saw this and left with a smile. Ziya had to go back and sigh all the way to the village. Ma Shi was overjoyed to see his son's teeth empty, and said, "Is it easy to sell dried noodles in Chao Ge?" Ziya came to Ma Shi, threw away the basket and scolded, "They are all your bitches!" " Ma said, "Just sell dried noodles cleanly. Why did you scold me instead? " Ziya said, "How can you sell a load of noodles in the city? I didn't sell a penny until the afternoon. " Ma Da was puzzled and asked, "I returned empty-handed, so I must have paid for it?" Ziya said angrily, "The horse was frightened by the gunfire, and the horseshoe tripped over the basket rope and spilled a load of noodles all over the floor;" Another gust of wind blew away all the noodles. But it's not your bitch's fault? Hearing this, the horse spat, "You are not useless, it's my fault!" " ! It's really a hanger, but I know how to eat it. Ziya was furious: "Bitch, how dare you insult your husband?" "

The two men scuffled, and Sun Shi, Song's same wife, came over and advised, "Why do you want to argue with your aunt?" Ziya told me about selling noodles. The stranger smiled and said, "What's the value of the handle surface? You husband and wife will wait here, and my dear brother will come with me. " Zia and the stranger sat down in the study. Ziya said, "It's a shame that you are so kind to your brother and help him. Unfortunately, you did nothing. " Different people say, "people mainly rely on luck, and flowers are born at the right time." There is an old saying:' One day the Yellow River will be clarified, how can people have no luck'? You don't have to do this, my dear brother. I have many partners. There are thirty or fifty hotels in Chao Ge, all of which are mine. When I invite all my friends, you can meet for a while, and each store will let you open for one day and take turns to do business, okay? " Ziya thanked him and said, "Thank you for your kindness." Different people will drive along the south gate of Zhangjiajiu Hotel with Ziya. The south gate of Chao Ge is the first place, which is close to the teaching site and bypasses the main road. It's crowded and lively here. In the morning, the kitchen slaughtered more pigs and sheep, steamed snacks, cleaned up the wine, drank it clean, and Ziya shopkeeper sat inside. From morning to the third time, ghosts don't come to the door; At noon, it rained cats and dogs, and Huang never performed again. The weather is hot, and the pig, sheep and vegetables are stinking, the snacks are spoiled and the wine is sour. Ziya sat bored and shouted to all the guys, "Eat all the wine and vegetables, and you will regret it later!" "

Ziya came back in the evening, and the stranger asked, "Dear brother, how is business today?" Ziya said, "I have no face to meet my dear friend!" I lost a lot of money today and didn't sell a penny. " The stranger sighed, "you don't have to be angry, my good brother." Only by saving your time and life can you become a gentleman. I don't have much discount, so I'll do it again. Don't try anything. " I'm afraid my son's teeth are annoying. I will exchange 520 taels of silver and let the man take his son's teeth to the market to sell cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. To tell the truth, aren't living things smelly, too? Ziya packed up and sold pigs and sheep for more than a day; On that day, many pigs and sheep were sold and sent to Chao Ge for sale. At this time, due to Zhou Wang's loss of government, da ji ruined his life, treacherous court official was in power, and the wolf was full; Therefore, the heavenly heart is not smooth, the drought and flood are uneven, and it has not rained for half a year. The emperor prayed for blessings, banned slaughter and sale notices, and told the military and civilians. Hang all the doors. Ziya lost her job and drove cattle, horses, pigs and sheep into the city. He was stopped by the guard: "It is illegal to take it away!" Ziya ran away when she heard this. Cattle, horses and animals were brought into the official, and Ziya had to return empty-handed. Seeing Ziya panicked, the stranger turned pale and eagerly asked Ziya, "Why, my dear brother?" Ziya sighed, "I have been respected by my dear friends many times, and I can't do all the business, resulting in losses;" Selling pigs and sheep today, I lost a little. I don't know if the emperor begged for rain, broke the ancient soil, illegally entered the city, pigs, sheep, cattle and horses entered the official, and the capital dried up, which made Jiang Shang feel ashamed. What can he do? "The stranger in the Song Dynasty said with a smile," This is only a few taels of silver. Why bother him? Dear brother, I'll take a pot of wine with you to relax in my back garden. "

Ziya and the stranger came to the back garden, sat on the floor, set the table and drank with others. "As far as I am concerned, my brother has been studying in the mountains for more than 40 years," said the stranger. "He's definitely not in the swimming pool. You're lucky today, and you've lost many battles. One is that your luck has not arrived, and the other is that you have not chosen the right business. Think about it. What else can you do? " Ziya said: "I am in the mountains, even if I learn some astronomy and geography to assess the situation, I have no skill." The stranger said, "So, you also know some fortune-telling skills?" Ziya said, "That's natural. This is my strength. " The stranger clapped his hands and smiled and said, "That's good. If you have such ability, why not set up a divination booth in Chao Ge? You can earn a few without capital. It doesn't matter if you don't open a shop. Even if you have fun on the street, you can prevent couples from making trouble at home. " Ziya suddenly realized when she heard this. He bowed and said, "Brother Xie Xian showed me the way." So I packed my things and set up a divination booth on the street of Chao Ge. The conclusion is that Chao Ge City saw through the true face of the fox, and Jiang Taigong came out of the mountain to change the old dynasty into a new one.