Huo Guang narrowed his eyes slightly and stared sternly at the businessman named Tian Jia in front of him, wondering if he should arrest this businessman and interrogate him?
To know!
Among the four types of people: scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, merchants had the lowest status.
Besides!
The relationship between Tian Jia and Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, has broken down.
Even if Huo Guang really catches him, he won't have anything to worry about. After being caught, if you can interrogate the person who leaked the secrets of the imperial court, you might be able to get a reward from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!
certainly.
Just think about these.
Most of the people who were doing business in ancient times were smart and cunning. If you don't have any brains, how can you make money in a feudal society where hair and blood are the most important thing?
Look at Huo Guang's appearance!
Tian Jia had already noticed something was wrong, and immediately pretended to be nothing, laughed calmly and said: "Huo Yilang, what is there to care about? You want to build four new cities around Chang'an City. What are the things in the city?" All the wealthy businessmen know it."
"I'm also a businessman, so it's not surprising to hear them say this!"
"and."
"Here you are enclosing land, digging soil, lighting fires and building stoves, and doing strange things."
"It has long been reduced to a joke among the wealthy businessmen in Chang'an City!"
Do all the wealthy people in Chang'an City know about this?
Good guy!
Who the hell spread the news?
Huo Guang frowned slightly and looked at Tian Jia with some doubts in his eyes.
Although I am not sure whether what he said is true, I have given up the idea of arresting him on the spot.
He only took a few more glances at Tian Jia.
He replied nonchalantly: "Just laugh, they will cry soon."
Tian Jia frowned slightly and asked, "Crying? What does Huo Yilang mean?"
"This is not something you should know!" Huo Guang waved his index finger at Tian Jia and made a final gesture of silence.
Then!
He even called the workers over and blasted away the Tianjia.
Since all the merchants in Chang'an knew what they were going to do, there was no point in grabbing Tian Jia and asking him questions.
after all.
He said that he heard the news from the wealthy business circles in Chang'an City.
Of course!
Huo Guangda could investigate this matter in detail, but the process would be too time-consuming and meaningless.
Originally, the construction of houses on enclosed land was something visible to the naked eye.
No paper can cover the fire.
How can we stop everyone from talking about this?
What's more, he will have to find a way later to trick the rich and corrupt officials who have made money into buying houses. .five
Now there is a circle of wealthy businessmen spreading this news to him for free, isn’t it great?
And this Tian Jia, after being blasted away by Huo Guang.
He glanced thoughtfully at Huo Guang's blast furnaces, which were as numerous as mountain peaks, and thought for a long time with a slight frown.
finally.
Still looking like he didn't understand, he sighed and returned to his Tian family's mansion in Chang'an City.
First, take a shower and wash yourself.
Subsequently.
Tian Jia then got on the carriage, went to Sang Mansion, and knocked on the door of Sang Mansion.
When the people from the Sang Mansion saw that it was him, they said in a familiar manner: "My husband has prepared wine and food in the house and is waiting for you to come over and get together!"
"Well, please lead the way."
Of course Tian Jia knows the way to Sang Mansion. After all, this is not his first time here.
But it is a matter of etiquette to let the master's servant lead the way.
A guest follows his host as he pleases, and a servant is expected to lead the way.
How can you be a guest in someone else's house and rush in directly? Then why don't you just become a guest?
After hearing this, the servant of the Sang family nodded and said, "Okay, please come with me."
then.
Under the guidance of the servants of the Sang family, Tian Jia finally met Sang Hongyang, the owner of the Sang family.
After seeing Tian Jia, Sang Hongyang said politely: "Oh, brother Tian, you are finally here. I have been waiting here for a long time. I am afraid that if you don't come again, I will send someone to pick you up at your house." .”
"Sang Shizhong is interested." Tian Jia immediately replied with his hands.
Sang Hongyang nodded, stretched out his hand to gesture to the table and chairs beside him, and said, "Brother Tian, take a seat here."
Tian Jia looked at the height of the tables and chairs, frowned slightly and said, "Hey, Shizhong Sang, why do you have such tables and chairs in your house? Isn't this the style of your restaurant?"
At this time.
Sang Hongyang laughed and said: "Brother Tian was away on business some time ago and only came back recently. Of course he doesn't know the changes in Chang'an's customs."
"Because of the emergence of restaurant tables and chairs."
"now."
"Many wealthy families in Chang'anle use tables and chairs like this."
"It's called Ya..."
Tian Jia sat on the long table and chair. Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he still asked: "Since Chang'an has such a trend, is Mr. Sang willing to jointly contribute money with me to open a shop specifically to sell this kind of food?" Tables and chairs, it’s impossible to make huge profits!”
Say a thousand words and ten thousand things!
Businessmen always pursue profit first. When they see the rise of anything, they will first consider whether it is profitable.
Of course.
People who pursue profits will call this kind of thing a business opportunity.
And when Tian Jia said this.
Sang Hongyang was giving instructions to his maidservant: "Xiang'er, go and call your wife, my little sister and Qian'er out to eat."
"promise."
After the maid responded, she withdrew and called Mrs. Sang.
At this time.
Sang Hongyang turned around and said to Tian Jia: "Brother Tian doesn't know that long-legged tables and chairs have been sold in carpenters' shops in the city. The earliest tables and chairs in Le Restaurant were sold in the carpenters' shops. Bought in."
"The carpenter's name is Li Hong, and he is the best carpenter in Chang'an City."
"If you and I still open this shop now, I'm afraid we'll lose our land and even lose our capital."
"Carpenter Li Hong?" Tian Jia frowned slightly and asked, "Where does this carpenter get the money to open a shop in a place where land is so valuable in Chang'an City? Moreover, with the elm heads of their craftsmen, they can actually grasp Such a business opportunity?"
Seeing Tian Jia's suspicious expression, Sang Hongyang immediately smiled and said, "Brother Tian, don't believe me. Do you know who is employed by carpenter Li Hong's shop?"
Tian Jia asked in confusion: "Who is it?"
Sang Hongyang immediately said: "It's the young man who suggested that all officials take the lead in donating money for disaster relief, Yilang Huo Guang, the younger brother of General Hussar!"
Hear this.
"Oh..." Tian Jia immediately felt relieved and said, "It turns out it's him, so it's not surprising. Huo Yilang is a genius. He opened a restaurant, sold tables and chairs, and toilet paper. They are all the rage in Chang'an City."
"certainly."
"I think the most amazing thing about this boy is turning toilet paper into writing paper."
"Don't say anything else."
"Book paper is so convenient for keeping accounts."
Sang Hongyang then sighed and said, "Although I don't want to admit it, to be honest, this kid is indeed smart, but sometimes he can be too annoying!"
Talk about annoying.
Tian Jia then thought about what happened today when Huo Guang sent people to blast him away from the suburbs of the city. He immediately nodded and agreed with Sang Hongyang's view.
And in the conversation between the two people later.
The maid finally called Madam, Sang Qian and Sang Meiren over.
When the three of them sat down, they were still chatting about something interesting. Sang Hongyang frowned and said, "Madam, there are guests here! Why have you been acting like Qian'er and my little sister in the past two days?"
Mrs. Sang was scolded by her husband.
I couldn't help but blush at that moment, and said apologetically: "Husband, don't blame me, I was too obsessed with playing the card game with Qian'er and my little sister, and I lost my sense of proportion."
"Two children fighting against an adult?" Sang Hongyang raised his eyebrow slightly with his left eye and glanced at his wife.
This way.
Before Mrs. Sang could speak, Mrs. Sang rushed to speak for her mother: "Dad, it's not that. What we have been doing these past two days is the Warring States Period, which is really fun."
"Warring States killing, what is this?" Sang Hongyang suddenly frowned.
In an instant.
He felt that there was a communication problem with his two children, and he couldn't understand what was being said.
then.
It was up to Sang Qian to explain: "It's the set of cards that I asked Huo Guang for when I left Jianle Restaurant last time!"
"Huh? That?"
Sang Hongyang thought of the embarrassing incident that night when his son asked Huo Guang for the card, and he almost gave Sang Qian a beating on the spot.
Immediately.
His face lost its good expression.
And his wife also said at this time: "Yes, husband, it's fun. Let's play together after we finish eating?"
"Madam, are you ignorant too?"
Sang Hongyang immediately killed his wife, and the family seemed to have differences.
At this time.
Tian Jia frowned and asked, "Is Mr. Sang talking about Huo Yilang?"
"What else is there about the Warring States Period, cards..."
"Why can't I understand a word? Are you talking about business?"
Sang Hongyang then waved his hand and said, "No, no, we didn't talk about anything, just family matters. My wife is not sensible, I hope Brother Tian can forgive me."
Said.
After Sang Hongyang glared at his wife, he said to Sang Qian and Sang Meiren: "Qian'er, little sister, your uncle Tian is here, why didn't you shout."
However.
When Sang Qian heard this, he looked sideways into the distance.
Looks like I'm not going to scream.
However, Sang Meiren, who never called anyone, now shouted obediently to Tian Jia: "Hello, Uncle Tian!"
"Hello, hello." Tian Jia chuckled.
Sang Hongyang immediately scolded: "Qian'er, why don't you shout?"
"Why should I shout?" Sang Qian looked like he had a grudge against his father.
This look.
Angry, Sang Hongyang stood up and wanted to beat him, but Tian Jia quickly stopped him and said, "Sang Shizhong, what are you doing? It's normal for your son to have some tempers at his age. It's okay."
"Let's talk about business!"
"A few days ago, why did you suddenly ask me to stare at Huo Yilang? Is there any reason?"
Sang Hongyang nodded immediately and said, "Huo Guang, this kid, has been pulling away some useless slag from the ironworks recently, and he is pulling more and more. I guess he must be up to something else!"
Huo Guang is indeed working on something magical.
this point.
Tian Jia has seen it with his own eyes.
Therefore, when he heard what Sang Hongyang said, he looked surprised and said, "Today I followed Huo Yilang and took a peek behind me, and I did find some good things. . But I’m more curious, could Mr. Sang guess these things just by Huo Yilang pulling away some useless slag?”
To this.
"Of course!" Sang Hongyang smiled mysteriously and said, "Sang was born in a Luoyang merchant family and has heard this sentence since he was a child."
"If you want to find a toilet in a strange place, just follow the flies; if you want to pick flowers, just watch the bees; if you want to make millions, just follow the example of people who make millions. Of course, if you just want to beg for a meal, then just follow the refugee team!"
"What do you think, Brother Tian?"
When Tian Jia heard this, he immediately nodded and said, "The things summarized by our ancestors always make sense."
"but."
"Tian still doesn't understand why Mr. Sang asked me to investigate secretly. You are more familiar with Huo Yilang. If you go, won't you be able to find out things better than me?"
heard this question.
Sang Hongyang didn't answer, just smiled and raised his wine glass, and had a drink with Tian Jia first.
The fine wine of the Han Dynasty was made from coarse grains, rather than the modern process of mixing alcohol with water.
so!
Drinking it doesn't harm the body, and people don't get drunk easily.
After three glasses of wine.
Sang Hongyang then said: "I forgot what Brother Hetian said is the most important thing. What I said above is also one more thing, that is, you cannot let the people in front know that you are following him."
"otherwise."
"Don't talk about making money, maybe the people in front of you will harm you, and you have to pay to go in."
Tian Jia nodded immediately and said, "No wonder Sang Shizhong's family's business is booming!"
"If you have been in business for generations, you have to do it well." Sang Hongyang smiled.
At this time.
Sang Meiren, who was eating something, heard Sang Hongyang mention Huo Yilang in the chat with Tian Jia, so she asked curiously: "Dad, are you talking about Huo Guang? What's so good about this bad guy?" Yes, what can I do to imitate him?”
I heard what my daughter said.
Sang Hongyang and Tian Jia looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Subsequently.
Sang Hongyang glared at his daughter and said, "Little sister, please don't interrupt when you are talking."
"Oh." Sang Meiren then grabbed Sang Qian's arm and said, "Let's go, dad won't let us talk, let's go play cards!"
Watching a pair of children leave.
Sang Hongyang then said to Tian Jia: "Brother Tian, can you tell me what you saw today?"
Tian Jia immediately replied: "Okay, but I don't know where to start. How about 'building a road'? This kid led his people and built a magical road." "
Sang Hongyang's eyes showed doubts and said: "Building roads? Doesn't he want to build a house?"
"What kind of road should be built..."
"..."
...
...
A few days later.
Huo Guang normally set off from Jianle Restaurant and planned to go outside the city to see how the foundations of the houses were being built.
But before he got on the carriage, he was stopped by a woman.
Looking back.
Good guy!
Huo Guang's eyes were almost drawn out by the other party's proud figure.
A young man!
Over time, resistance to certain things will gradually decrease.
This is not shameful.
Because this is biological instinct, the instinct to carry on the family line.
only.
I don't know why, but every time he sees this girl, four words pop up in Huo Guang's mind.
Tolerance is a virtue!
"It's Miss Yan Yu. Why do you want to see me?" Huo Guang asked politely, holding his hands.
Yan Yu then nodded and said: "Huo Yilang, the Baidiezi fruit has opened and spit out cotton. My father doesn't know whether to pick it at this time, so he asked me to invite you to come over."
