After getting off the carriage, the first impression the samurai saw was, is this the East Market or the West Market?
On both sides of the spacious and flat street, there are shops one after another, selling almost everything according to the signboards.
Behind the shops, there are mostly wide and tall warehouses, with many horse-drawn carriages loaded with various goods, constantly shuttling back and forth between the shops and warehouses.
The streets were equally lively, with teams of horse-drawn carriages, ox-carts and even queues carrying hand-carried goods marching along the road carrying goods purchased from Lijiazhuang.
In front of each shop, there are stalls selling breakfast, repairing wheels, selling hot tea, making candy, selling horse racing and trick tricks, selling sugar skewers and so on.
There was no such thing as a certain administration here in the Tang Dynasty. Setting up stalls and doing business to support the family in Hukou was encouraged.
People coming and going, cars flowing like water, shouting, greetings, laughter, bargaining and many other sounds gathered together, this is not what the West Market looks like.
"I dare to ask, but in front of Lord Ying?" Zuo Hong, whose face was full of flesh and blood, making the wounds on his face even more hideous, stepped forward with a smile and saluted, "I am the steward of the village, and I have come to greet you on the order of the owner. The carriage and Marco Leave it here, please come with me at the invitation of the Duke."
The food in Lijiazhuang is so good. Not only can you eat meat every day, but you can also eat enough.
Zuo Hong works as a housekeeper in Lijiazhuang. Apart from other aspects, his figure has definitely grown horizontally and gained a lot of weight.
Warrior Xun looked at Zuo Hong who was smiling and looked at the bruises and wounds on his face. He felt that it would be better not to laugh, because it looked scary.
"Yes." He nodded and motioned for everyone to follow him.
Wu Yuanshuang looked around and shouted unhappily, "Since we haven't arrived yet, why don't you let me wait for the horse ride?"
Zuo Hong gave him a slightly surprised look, but still explained, "There are many people, cars, and goods here, and riding a horse will only increase the traffic pressure."
Wu Yuanqing followed up by shouting, "We are honorable nobles. We just need to let them make way."
After saying this, Zuo Hong's face darkened, "Even when Lu Guogong and others came, they also dismounted at the previous place."
The warrior Yu hurriedly told his stupid son to shut up, then changed the subject and asked with a smile, "This place is so prosperous, even the West Market in the city won't give in. How come there are no workers?"
Laborers are people who carry big bags and earn some hard-earned money by helping people carry goods and deliver goods.
"There are no laborers in Lijiazhuang."
Zuo Hong said proudly, "Everyone has work to do. They are well fed, clothed and housed. No one knows how to do manual labor."
After that, he explained a little bit, "Most of the people who come here to buy things come from various villages and towns. During the slack time in their villages, there are many idle laborers who come to carry the goods, so they don't need help from others."
"Aye."
Wu Hua tugged on Samurai Tong's hand and pointed to the candy-making booth at the side.
Warrior Xun smiled slightly and pulled the two sisters over.
While waiting for the craftsmen to do their work, the warrior Yu looked around and asked Zuo Hong, "When I was in Lizhou, I saw many people in the world causing trouble. There are so many people in the world here, but I have never seen a policeman. The village is not afraid of making trouble." ?"
Zuo Hong was slightly surprised. What happens to our village is none of your business.
But he was a visiting guest after all, so he still explained: "The Duke may know that there are too many good things in Zhuangzi, not to mention people from the Jianghu, even the Turks and Tuyuhun people have come quietly." .Your Majesty attaches great importance to Zhuangzi, so he secretly arranged
He hired a lot of people to serve as guards, so it's hard to say that this candy maker is a hero from Baiqisi. "
"As for those who dare to cause trouble, they have been arrested and sent to the coal mines long ago. When winter comes, the coal shortage is so severe that no matter how many people are sent to the coal mines, it is not enough. Those who are left now are cautious for fear of being arrested. We can’t get out of the coal mine.”
Samurai Yu suddenly realized, "That's it."
With the emperor's attention and the secret dispatch of elite guards, of course there is no need for arrests.
Wu Hua and Wu Shun got the candy figures, laughed happily and continued to move forward with Samurai Xun and others.
When everyone gradually went away, the man who made the candy man stared at Zuo Hong's back and mouthed, "You're such a bastard, you almost cheated me."
I don’t know if he is a hero or not, but he really belongs to Baiqisi.
Finally, we came to the end of the road. This was the mansion of Li Yunze, the owner of Lijiazhuang.
It is said that environment affects people. Li Yunze has basically been influenced by the atmosphere of Chinese culture throughout his travels around the world, so he is naturally inclined to this kind of environment.
As for the European style, this move and that posture, I just didn't bother to look at it.
The renovated mansion is completely in Chinese style, with pavilions, pavilions, beams and painted buildings, red bricks and blue tiles, and rockery gardens.
"There is still running water in this weather?"
When passing by a garden, Samurai Yu was really surprised to see that in such weather, there was not only living water flowing in the pond, but also fish swimming in the water.
Even though he was surprised by the many guests he had seen visiting, Zuo Hong still nodded proudly and responded, "This is the thermal circulation system designed by our owner. The entire Zhuangzi is as warm as spring in winter."
Over there, Wu Yuanqing curled his lips, "Isn't it just a hot spring? I don't think I know anything about it."
"Shut up!"
Samurai Tong was really angry. He said such words in other people's homes. There was something wrong with his brain. "The hot springs smell of sulfur, and most of them come from the mountains. What kind of hot spring is this? If you don't understand, just shut up and stop talking!"
Zuo Hong snorted and led the way with a sullen face and stopped talking.
Arriving at the living room, Zuo Hong signaled, "The owner of my village is entertaining distinguished guests. Please rest here for now."
Brothers Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang wanted to complain again, but they were stared back by the warrior Yu.
After all, he is a playboy. He grew up in Lizhou and was flattered. After coming to Chang'an City, he has many honors and honors, so it is inevitable that he feels disappointed.
Naturally, Li Yunze, who only had the title of county boy, was regarded as the target to vent his dissatisfaction.
After all, although his title is low, his reputation, strength and financial resources far exceed those of the Duke's son, how could he not be jealous of him.
Zuo Hong left, and someone brought tea.
Looking at the tea leaves floating and gradually unfolding in the glass, Samurai Yu praised, "When I was in Lizhou last year, a caravan brought this fried tea. At that time, it was said to be from Lijiazhuang Lijiazhuang. Until now Only then did I realize that it was actually sold from here.
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Seeing the admiration on their old father's face, the brothers Wu Yuanshuang became even more unhappy, "They are just a small county boy, but they have such a big air. I came to visit, but I didn't even show my face."
Samurai Yu was also a little confused. He had sent the invitation in advance, so he shouldn't be so negligent.
The boy didn't look like a person who didn't know how to advance or retreat. He must have really distinguished guests in front of him.
Wu Hua, who was licking the candy man, had no interest in caring about her brother's little thoughts. She was very interested in the many furnishings and decorations in the room.
The floor is a thick plush carpet, and when you step on it, it's as soft as stepping into the clouds.
The tea drinking utensils on the table are all made of transparent glass, which is crystal clear and pleasing to the eye.
She had seen this thing before. When the daughters of many distinguished nobles gathered, there would be many girls drinking juice from glass cups to show off.
Wu Hua pretended not to see it at that time, but in his heart he was extremely envious.
She wants to have what others have, and even better!
In this cold weather, the room is as warm as spring, and there are many blooming flowers placed around it.
Not only does it bloom beautifully, but its fragrant fragrance also makes people feel like they are bathed in the spring breeze.
She had no interest in or understanding of antique calligraphy and paintings, but the large skylight on the roof and the glass windows on the wall attracted her attention.
She likes all crystal clear and beautiful things.
After waiting for a long time, Li Yunze did not come out to receive him.
In the days since they returned to Chang'an City, brothers Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang, who were angry because of the gap in status and treatment, could hardly bear it anymore.
It's really hateful that a mere county boy could be so arrogant!
Li Yunze finally came out, accompanied by an old Taoist priest wearing a shabby Taoist robe.
Wu Yuanqing, who had suppressed his anger, immediately stood up and said, "Li Yunze! You are really trustworthy. When our Wu family came to visit, you actually ignored us and went to accompany an old Taoist priest..."
Before he finished speaking, the warrior Yu over there slapped him hard on the face.
Ignoring scolding Shatuo's son, the warrior Yu hurriedly stepped forward and saluted the old Taoist priest, "I have seen Taoist Master Sun, and he was not strict in his discipline. Please forgive me."
Daochang Sun is naturally Sun Simao.
He took the information sent by Li Yunze and used cows, especially cows, to the Qinling Mountains to develop a smallpox vaccine. After a long struggle, he finally achieved results.
After confirming that it was completely effective and going through the quarantine period, I came to Li Yunze to discuss promotion matters.
Sun Simiao didn't take Wu Yuanqing's words to heart at all.
At this age, he has seen all kinds of playboys, and this kind of fool is not worth mentioning at all.
After waving his hand to the warrior Yun and indicating that it was okay, Sun Simiao smiled at Li Yunze and said, "The old Taoist priest will go into the palace to see your majesty right now."
"Um."
Li Yunze smiled and nodded, "Such a major event that benefits the country and the people and benefits eternity can only be promoted quickly and on a large scale with His Majesty's support."
Sun Simiao, who looked tired but was in excellent spirits, nodded and left.
Li Yunze glanced at the Wu family and motioned for everyone to sit down.
"I already know the purpose of Duke Ying's visit." After Li Yunze sat down, he said frankly, "There are two situations regarding going to sea to find the Spice Islands."
"One way is to provide money, the minimum amount is ten thousand yuan."
"Ten thousand guan?" Wu Yuanshuang couldn't help shouting, "Why don't you go and grab it?"
After glancing at him, Li Yunze said to the warrior Yun calmly, "Ying Guogong dotes on his children."
The dark-faced warrior Yu turned his head and yelled, "If you dare to say one more word, your legs will be broken when you return home!"
Who do you think you are, a good-for-nothing dude who doesn't know anything but wants to participate and show off himself?
The warrior Xun thought briefly, "If it's ten thousand guan, can I get 10% of the shares?"
"Haha~~~"
Li Yunze immediately laughed, "Don't say it's a joke, Lord Ying. Ten thousand guan can only account for one cent."
"What?!"
At this time, even the warrior Yu was shocked. This was ten thousand swords.
"The total investment amount for this overseas investment is two million yuan, with Your Majesty accounting for 50% and me accounting for 30%. The remaining honorable persons accounting for 20%."
"This, this, this..." Samurai Yu already didn't know what to say.
The huge sum of money in his pocket is not worth mentioning in this event.
"It doesn't matter if you don't have enough money." Li Yunze glanced at Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang brothers calmly. "If you can help, that means you can use manpower."
