It had to be said that the deal proposed by Li Qinzai was indeed very profitable, and he was sure that Cui Linqian could not refuse.
There was a slave market in the Tang Dynasty, and the laws were shady, but as long as the people being sold were not foreigners registered in the Tang Dynasty, the government would often turn a blind eye.
So just a few decades after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, in the very large cities of Chang'an and Luoyang, many powerful and wealthy businessmen used Kunlun slaves to carry sedans and horses, and these wealthy families also used Kunlun slaves and Orchid from the Western Regions in their homes. , to show off their own strength.
The so-called "Kunlun slaves" are of course not produced in the Kunlun Mountains. Their ingredients are very complex. Later generations said that they were sold from Africa. This statement is not accurate. In this era, the great voyages have not yet begun. Where can they be sold from Africa? population?
In fact, the Kunlun slaves came from Southeast Asia or South Asia, that is, the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries in the previous life. They were tropical countries where people were tanned all year round. Therefore, in the written and picture records of later generations passed down by the Tang Dynasty, the Kunlun slaves were everywhere. Dark body image.
Now the emergence of Li Qinzai has opened up a new world for Datang's population market.
The Japanese people are not strong enough, and their characters are generally cunning and sinister, but... they are very capable.
As long as they are well trained, are you still worried about them cheating on you?
Today's human slave market prices are also very considerable. A healthy male slave is worth about one hundred to two hundred coins. For a female, the price is determined by her face and figure.
The profit from selling is not a big deal. What is important is that these laborers can create immeasurable value after they come to Datang. They can reclaim wasteland, plant and harvest. The sufficient labor force means that the income of the powerful landlord class in Datang will increase every year.
As Cui Linqian, who represented the interests of the clan and the landlord class, Li Qinzai did not believe that he would remain indifferent.
If the young labor force of the Japanese country is handed over to Cui Linqian, in this agricultural society, whoever controls the labor market will have the right to speak. I believe Cui Linqian can clearly see this intangible benefit.
Today my father-in-law passed away on bad terms, it doesn't matter, there is still tomorrow.
After being pushed back to the wing by the maid in the backyard, Cui Jie and the maid carefully carried Li Qinzai back to the bed, then helped him take off his clothes and wipe his face.
"There was a loud quarrel in the backyard just now. I heard it even in the house. What did my husband and my father talk about? You didn't start a fight, did you?" Cui Jie asked anxiously.
Li Qinzai said softly: "Silly woman, I am your father's son-in-law, how dare you fight with your father-in-law?"
"I had a very happy chat with your dad just now. Your dad kept praising me for being a talented person and saying that marrying you to me was really wronging me. The more your dad talked about it, the more he felt inferior. Then he simply gritted his teeth and said that he wanted to sworn sworn surnames with me. Brother, from now on, you call me uncle, and he calls me wise brother, and we can each do our own thing."
Li Qinzai sighed and said in a deep voice: "Your father is as enthusiastic as the desert. I really can't bear it. Later, you can advise your father that general enthusiasm is enough, don't go too far."
Cui Jie took a breath of cold air and stared at him dumbfounded.
With such a serious expression, how do you manage to talk nonsense without changing your expression?
After a long time, Cui Jie came back to her senses and began to look around.
Li Qinzai asked curiously: "What are you looking for, madam? Uncle, help you find..."
"Li Qinzai! You are going to die!" Cui Jie was furious and pinched his arm hard, causing bruises and bruises. The pain made Li Qinzai's eyes widen in anger.
Sometimes he really hates himself. Even though he knows the consequences of talking nonsense will be disastrous, he still can't control his mean words...
The next day, Cui Linqian came again.
Cui Linqian was much calmer this time.
Everyone sat together to present the facts and reason. Cui Linqian insisted on dividing the money into 30%. Li Qinzai and Xue Ne firmly refused to agree. There was no son-in-law in the business, and the two sides had a big quarrel again.
After the quarrel, they each compromised and finally agreed that Li Qinzai and Xue Na would each share 40%, and Cui Linqian would share 20%.
An unreasonable deal was reached in the happy smiles of the three people.
Without further ado, Li Qinzai's family's treasury has been emptied, and now they are eager to replenish their blood. When they do, they ask Xue Na to immediately send a letter to the Xue family stewards who are in charge of the Japanese country, asking them to send the first batch of Japanese laborers to Dengzhou, and Cui Linqian Someone will also be sent to receive it at Dengzhou Port.
If nothing else, by the time Li Qinzai and his party return to Chang'an from Qingzhou, the first transaction will be almost completed.
After resting at Cui's house for two days, Li Qinzai and his party set out on their way home again.
Cui Linqian led the Cui family members ten miles away, but he didn't look kindly on Li Qinzai along the way.
Obviously, Cui Linqian was still dissatisfied with the result of the sharing negotiation between Weng and his son-in-law, and felt that he had suffered a loss.
Of course, it was impossible for Li Qinzai to increase his share just to look good on him, and the virtuous son-in-law’s family had no food left.
At the intersection ten miles away, Weng and his son-in-law looked at each other with disgust and said goodbye.
Cui Jie said goodbye to her father and clan members with tears in her eyes, and the group headed west.
There was no wind or waves on the next journey, and it was very peaceful.
Such a conspicuous team attracted the attention of countless traders. In every city they passed along the way, officials had already received official notifications from the governor of Dengzhou. They basically welcomed them out of the city ten miles away, and after having good food and drinks, they Continue on the road the next day.
Worried about the bumps on the road, Li Qinzai's carriage and horses moved much slower than ordinary business travelers. After walking for nearly a month, they finally arrived outside Chang'an City.
Looking at the towering Chang'an City Wall in the distance, Li Qinzai took a deep breath.
Farewell to recent years, it feels like a lifetime ago.
"Husband, we are home..." Cui Jie said, hugging his waist tightly in the carriage.
Li Qinzai sighed: "From now on, we will live a stable life and never risk our lives again."
Cui Jie hugged him tighter: "Well! If the emperor entrusts you with dangerous errands in the future, my husband will never agree again. In order to serve your family and country, my husband has already lost his life once, which is enough."
"Don't worry. If the Emperor asks me to do something dangerous in the future, I will fall to the ground and pretend to be dead. I won't wake up even if the knife is inserted into my thigh."
The couple looked at each other and smiled, and the carriage slowly moved towards Chang'an City.
When they were approaching the city gate, the Li family suddenly discovered a pair of middle-aged men and women in fine clothes standing outside the city. There was a group of servants behind them, looking around on tiptoe from time to time, obviously waiting for someone. The cold wind in the wild made them shiver, but They still stood erect.
As he got closer, Feng Su looked carefully and was shocked.
"Fifth Young Master, Erlang and his wife are waiting for you!" Feng Su said loudly.
Immediately, all members of the Li family dismounted and saluted the middle-aged couple.
Li Qinzai was also startled, and hurriedly ordered someone to lift him out of the carriage. Two subordinates carried him forward with difficulty, and came to the middle-aged couple.
The two are Li Siwen and Li Cui.
Seeing that Li Qinzai was being supported along the way and every step he took was very difficult, the couple quickly stepped forward and supported him one on the left and the other on the right.
"My son...is suffering!" Ms. Li Cui cried with heartache.
Li Siwen's eyes were also red, and he took deep breaths from time to time to hold back tears.
"Father, mother, I'm so lucky that the child is still alive." Li Qinzai smiled and helped Li Cui wipe away her tears.
(End of chapter)
