I understand, I understand completely.
This game of chess was played really well.
Li Si sighed sincerely, success is indeed justified and he is not jealous at all.
Can't compare, can't compare.
The problem of merchants watching the battle was easily solved. Li Si said something to Zhang Huaiyuan, and the audience quickly took their seats.
Since the establishment of the Helin Chief Envoy Department and the arrival of officials, the number of merchants gradually increased.
There are still risks, but as a businessman, you can dig in wherever there are benefits. As long as the benefits are sufficient, some risks are insignificant.
There is nothing to do now, so I got Zheng Xiong's invitation to come here to watch the game, which also added a bit of fun to my boring life.
"Everyone, do you know how the Champion Lord came to be? He seemed to appear out of thin air, but he had never had any reputation before."
"You don't even know this. If the champion doesn't tell you, Mr. Zheng Tiling of Huimin Pharmacy in Yingtian Mansion must know it!"
"Since taking over from Huimin Pharmacy, you should have heard of the periodical articles sent from time to time on cowpox and epidemic prevention methods. Now you can see that there are traces of smallpox ravaging the world."
"In the first month of this year, Huimin Pharmacy of Yingtian Mansion accounted for the majority of the doctors recruited. Blood transfusion has also appeared. Everyone in Yanmen knows this."
"I married a real wife in Yanmen some time ago, so I know a lot about her."
"It is no exaggeration to claim the title of Marquis based on merit. It's just that the title of Champion Marquis is not very compatible."
"You don't know this, who are you?"
Should I know? The person asking the question was a little confused.
"To be honest, I and the Lin people have received permission from the Chief Envoy to come to Yanmen to exchange for some supplies. I'm really not sure about this."
"Oh, that's it. Anyone who is willing can know a little bit of these, but don't ask if you shouldn't."
Once the serfs stood up and sang, the local merchants in Yanmen saw that they were not from the same group, and felt a sense of alienation and a sense of knocking.
After all, the rule of the Yuan Dynasty divided people into four classes.
First class, the Mongols. The Mongols were the "nation" of the Yuan Dynasty, and the Mongolian rulers called them "their own flesh and blood."
The second class, those with lustful eyes. Many people are from the Western Regions, and some Khitans are classified as Semu people.
The third class of Han people (also known as Han'er) generally refers to the Han, Khitan, Jurchen and other ethnic groups in the former Jin Dynasty north of the Huaihe River, as well as the Yunnan people who were conquered by the Mongols earlier, and the Sichuan Han people who were conquered by the Mongols at the latest.
The Koreans also belong to this category.
The fourth-class Southerners (also known as Manzi, Nangjiai, and Xinfu people) refer to the various ethnic groups in the former Southern Song Dynasty (the former Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Huguang, and southern Henan provinces) that were finally conquered by the Yuan Dynasty.
Most of the Han people and Southerners are Han people from the original Song Dynasty.
Of course, there is no evidence to confirm the relationship that seems to be inherited in an orderly manner.
Moreover, there are also many Han people among the top leaders of the Yuan army.
But if you think about it carefully, the status is definitely not much, and the four-class classification is still very different even if there is no evidence to prove it.
The rise of the Manchus, who are also nomadic people, is a good example. When did they really regard the Han people as their own?
As for the Han people in high positions, it is entirely necessary for rule.
And the little days are here. You see, some of those who became traitors are living a comfortable life, and they are not just nodding and bowing like slaves.
So inferiority definitely exists.
Now that the Ming Dynasty is rising, don’t worry about the faces of these people.
A change in identity naturally brings about the same result.
The merchant who came to Lin could only smile awkwardly and nod in agreement.
Ever since the topic started, the merchants from Helin felt vaguely isolated.
However, the bottom line of businessmen is actually not high. There are always people who value the benefits and want to have a good relationship with them.
Still not that lonely, there are a few people I can chat with.
Zhang Huaiyuan also solved the problem of sending food and grass to the Yuan army. It should be the last time, so he just gave it.
Used to it.
The merchants were still very interested in the scene of the battle between the two armies, but now they didn't see the scene they wanted to see, but the movement of transporting grain and grass was a bit confusing.
Businessmen who claimed to have some status quickly inquired and talked about it.
Li Si just happened to finish the task assigned by Zheng Xiong and walked to the wall. He heard their discussion and immediately acted as a commentator to explain to them.
"It's the Marquis who is benevolent and righteous. Ever since the Yuan army was invited to compete here, whenever there is a shortage of food and grass, as long as the Marquis is informed, the Marquis will lend a helping hand."
"This time, due to the heavy snowfall for days, they have insufficient food and grass and are not in good condition. The Marquis did not want to take advantage of others' danger, so he specially took out more food and grass."
"What we are doing is just a fair fight, let everyone be a witness."
A voice came from the passage, from far to near. After finishing speaking, Li Si's figure also appeared in front of everyone.
Those who didn't know him didn't comment, while those who knew him quickly walked out of the crowd watching the battle and saluted Li Si.
"Master Li, little Li Ming, I have met you."
"Who are you?"
"Sir, noble people often forget things. When I was in Yingxian County, it happened to be the Marquis's treat. I had a chance meeting with you. I wonder if you still remember it."
He said it so specifically that Li Si also remembered it. Didn't he just come in and look familiar? Now it seems like we still have some relationship.
But he didn't reach out to hit the smiling person. Li Ming's words were suspected of being related, and Li Si didn't care.
After all, he is still a member of the family, and besides, he will leave sooner or later, so there is no point in trying to pull off the tiger skin.
"It's you, I remembered."
After saying that, he ignored him and went straight to the merchants.
As for Li Ming, for such a shameless person, if he doesn't expose it on the spot, he will be given face. There is no need to chat for a few words.
"Everyone, the Marquis is competing today and invites you to be witnesses. Please observe carefully on this wall."
"But don't walk around. There are some places that you are not allowed to enter at will. Please keep this in mind."
"Thank you sir for informing me."
"Um."
When Li Si arrived, he just happened to hear everyone's remarks and explained a few things, but left without saying much else.
Although Li Ming was ignored, the simple approach did have some effect.
Some people who didn’t know the truth asked Li Ming for advice.
"Brother Li, who is this?"
"It's Mr. Li, who came here with the Marquis."
It worked, and Li Ming was delighted. Being thick-skinned was not a necessary skill for a mature businessman.
Zheng Xiong treated him to a guest some time ago, showed his face to the deputy Titiao, and got in touch with him. Now he is qualified to stand on this city wall.
Although the results today are not ideal, a few simple words are still effective.
A simple name of Ying County can remind people of a lot of information.
As for how much information, it all depends on guessing, and hazy information is the most deadly.
After the preliminary preparations were completed, Li Si stepped forward to resume his duties.
"Master Marquis, the merchants are already waiting at the wall, and all the food and grass are in place."
"Very good, send the food and grass over."
"Yes, but after they have eaten and drank enough to compete, will there be any changes?"
"What are you afraid of? Would I take action if I wasn't completely sure?"
(End of chapter)
