The resentment pouring out of He Fuyin's words could almost break through the weak window lattice, and he raised his glass and took a sip of wine.
He was originally engaged in "international trade", traveling between Kaifeng and Huainan, and selling Jianghuai products from the Southern Tang Dynasty to Tokyo. After the founding of the Han Dynasty, relying on old relationships, he became involved in matters such as rice and salt. Make a big profit.
Nowadays, the most profitable business in Han Dynasty is nothing more than grain, rice, oil and salt. Although the salt administration is monopolized by the government, in fact, due to insufficient supervision and limitations of national conditions, it has always been a public-private operation.
Previously, the imperial court had always turned a blind eye to the salt purchased from Huainan. People like He Fuyin were like a fish in water.
However, after the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne and Liu Chengyou was appointed, the Southern Tang Dynasty took the initiative to cause trouble, and the relationship between the two countries deteriorated. Li Jing, the leader of the Southern Tang Dynasty, issued an edict to close the market and commercial markets on the border between the two countries, and cut off business travel between the two countries. For almost a year, the scenery along the Huaihe River was desolate, and no boats were allowed to cross northward.
This is also the origin of what He Fuyin said was "cutting off the road to wealth". For them, the loss was huge. Of course, rice, grains and even salt can still be sold in China, but there is no high profit from Southern Tang. The less profit is a loss.
"I don't know when the relationship between the two countries will be eased! The two countries are at odds. It's the business travelers like us who suffer, and the people of the Han Dynasty who suffer..." Seeing He Fuyin's gloomy mood, Li Jin couldn't help but say something. , echoed that this sturdy man could actually say something about "worrying about the country and the times".
"I don't know what the pseudo-Tang Lord thinks. Can the Tang army compete with my big man? The battle clouds are surging north and south of the Huaihe River. I have been struggling for so long and can't fight. I really don't know why I'm going through the trouble?"
The two merchants were discussing state affairs in this guest post, but they both knew how to restrain themselves. He Fuyin quickly changed the topic and laughed at himself: "You and I, we are full of copper stench, it is better not to worry about the ministers and ministers in the temple. , right now, stabilizing the business path is the most important thing."
"Brother He is right!"
"It's really cold today!" Li Jin casually turned to the weather. He picked up a piece of tender roasted lamb leg, stuffed it into his mouth, drank wine, and said fluently: "Tokyo is better. In Ruzhou, But you can’t eat such good meat!”
"Brother Li, you have worked hard this time. The winter solstice is coming soon. Taking advantage of this cold winter, you can go home and have a good rest. When the new year starts, I will have a lot of opportunities to make a fortune!" He Fuyin said lightly.
"Brother He knows that I can't sit still." Hearing this, Li Jin wiped the grease from his mouth and looked at He Fuyin expectantly.
"No hurry! No rush!" He Fuyin put on airs and seemed a little perfunctory.
While the two were chatting, there was another movement on the official road outside the museum. A group of dozens of horses rode towards the west in the wind and frost. The sound of hoofbeats was rapid and powerful, and the dust and grass passed by.
Hearing this commotion, the attention of the few guests in the hall was immediately attracted, and He and Li couldn't help but open the window next to the case and look out.
Looking at the group of cavalry, each one is strong and powerful. As the horses are riding, their postures are vigorous, and a fierce and courageous spirit lingers among them. Surrounded in the middle are an old man and a young man.
"I wonder which noble family he belongs to?" Li Jin's eyes flashed with burning envy, and he sighed subconsciously.
He Fuyin held his hands in his arms, with some reflection flashing in his narrow eyes, and nodded slightly: "In the past few days, envoys from the vassal town have been coming to the capital to pay homage. Looking at this scene, it is no surprise that it should be a festival. I just don't know. , which one..."
After traveling all over the country for many years, he still had some discernment. Just as He Fuyin had guessed, the passing cavalry team was one of the Jiedu teams that officially came to Beijing for an audience.
I ran to Hongqiao and just slowed down. Under the bridge, there were a bunch of patrol soldiers, checking pedestrians. They were originally responsible for collecting bridge tolls, but they were later canceled by Liu Chengyou.
This group of people came in a big way and had already attracted attention. However, beside him, there was a civil servant who had already observed the situation, stepped forward to greet him, and bowed tactfully: "May I ask, who is the envoy of the Yong'an Army from Fuzhou?"
The leading old man, with a flamboyant beard that looked even more carefree in the winter wind, glanced at the young official, and said in a rich voice: "That's me."
"I am the Guan Cheng of Xiangfu Post, and I have been ordered to greet you here!" Upon hearing this, the post official, whose face was red with cold, suddenly became happy.
Zhe Congruan was a little surprised, but put on a smile: "Thank you!"
The Guan Cheng was flattered. It was rare to see such a peaceful Jiedu military man, and he was even more respectful: "There is an order from the capital. Please go to the Binyi to rest for a while. After reporting, you can go to the city and pay a visit to the palace."
This time, from Liu Chengyou on down, they showed great importance to the feudal towns that came to Beijing one after another. The reception and other things had been arranged long ago.
Seeing this, Zhe Congruan couldn't help but show a satisfied look, stretched out his hand and said: "Listen to the arrangements!"
Guan Cheng saw that Zhe Congruan always behaved very gracefully, and he felt even more relieved. He stepped forward with some courtesy and personally led Zhe Congruan's horse and led the way.
Zhe Congruan is almost sixty years old, and he is getting older and stronger. In this severe winter, he can endure the pain of riding a horse. Of course, behind the team, there was also a carriage...
The young man beside him is a beautiful girl, the granddaughter of Ruan Zhe, who is the famous "Taijun She". The girl was heroic, energetic, and good at riding. Although she was young, her skills and bravery were beyond ordinary people. She was loved by Ruan Zhe Cong, and he took her with him when he came to Beijing this time.
"Grandpa, this is Tokyo City!" Zhe Saihua looked eastward at Kaifeng with her clear pupils, and asked curiously. She opened her mouth, and a faint stream of white steam came out of her tender lips.
Although he didn't know much about Kaifeng, Zhe Congruan maintained a well-informed image in front of his granddaughter and nodded calmly: "Yes!"
"It seems like it's not as big as Luoyang." Zhesaihua seemed a little disappointed and muttered, but quickly added: "But it's more lively than Luoyang."
"After all, it is the capital of the country, the most virtuous place." Zhe Congruan was amused by his granddaughter's cute appearance.
"The emperor should live here!" Zhe Saihua raised her eyebrows and said, "If I meet him, I want to ask him, why is it so unreasonable to let my grandfather travel such a long way just to see him? "
"Haha!" Zhe Congruan laughed out loud, and reached out his hand to caress the girl's head under the mink hat: "This time, I took the initiative to come to see you. The capital is not as good as Fuzhou, but here, you can't No rudeness allowed.”
She still respected her grandfather very much. After hearing his instructions, Zhe Saihua immediately responded: "Yes!"
However, there was clearly a hint of mischief flashing in his bright eyes.
Zhe glanced from Ruan to his granddaughter, his loving gaze lingering on her still immature face for a while, with some deep meaning in his eyes. He came to Beijing this time and brought his granddaughter with him, obviously he had some idea.
