Mrs. Gu was shocked. After hearing what Shopkeeper Hu said, Magistrate Dahu County was really her son!
Age, origin, official position, and name all match.
Gu Qingqing opened her mouth slightly, with a look of astonishment on her face.
My brother has only been an official in Jurong for a short time, but he has gained a reputation so quickly. Looking at the admiring look in Shopkeeper Hu's eyes, it seems that my brother has done something great.
Hu Dashan also didn't expect that less than two months after he left, Gu Zhengchen would already be famous in Jinling. He looked at the Gu family with a smile on his face: "Gu Zhixian is young and has made a lot of achievements. It's great to congratulate him. When I saw him at that time, I felt that he If it is not a thing in the pond, given time, it will definitely be able to worship in the temple and become a minister of the humerus..."
Mrs. Gu was in a trance, as if she was in a dream. She always felt that the people and sounds around her were a bit illusory and not so real.
Gu Qingqing was very excited. When she was happy, she asked: "Where is the tiger? Where has he gone? I want to go and see."
Hu Shi was speechless.
Who knows where the tiger was sent, but it was probably sent to the palace. As for whether it is still alive, it is hard to say.
"Shopkeeper, boss, there is an old monk who wants to buy sugar."
A guy came running over.
Hu Dashan frowned slightly: "Old monk? How did he know that we were selling sugar, and how did he know that we were here?"
The guy is even more clueless.
Hu Dashan did not let Gu and Gu Qingqing go out, so he took a boy from the Sun family with him. When he walked out of the courtyard and outside Guyuemo Pavilion, he saw a familiar old monk.
When the old monk saw Hu Dashan, he stepped forward and saluted: "On the way to Jinling, we took a boat trip, but at that time we were short of money and could not afford to buy the Juren sugar. Now we borrowed some money and went to Master Hu's shop. This is I just took the liberty to come here. To be honest, Mr. Hu, this poor monk has a sweet tooth."
Hu Dashan remembered that the old monk boarded the ship from Shanyang and went to Jinling. When he saw him taking out some broken silver, he returned the favor and said: "Master, Juren's sugar business has not yet opened. If you want to buy it, you might as well wait until End of the year.”
End of the year?
At the end of the year, my grave will be two months old.
If we can't get sugar today, it would be strange if the inspector above didn't chop himself up. I heard that Mao Xiang was scolded by the emperor for this...
The old monk grimaced and said quickly: "Master Hu, there are more than two guans here. I only want one pound of sugar, just one pound."
Hu Dashan was even more bitter. It was a pity that such a good opportunity to make money was ruined by Gu Zhengchen. He didn't know how to do business. He also made Juren Sugar famous in Shandong. He said he knew how to do business, but he didn't know. Rare goods are worth living in, so the price of a pound of sugar must be set at sixty-six cents at one go, and the price cannot be increased. Even if the old monk takes out a thousand guan, the price of sugar can only be sixty-six cents per catty. Shipping.
What a pity for the opportunity to make a lot of money.
Hu Dashan waved his hand and refused again: "This is not about money, but because we don't have this kind of business at the moment. What we have left is just for our own use. After the Laba Festival, we will find a location to open a shop, and prepare some for Master. How about sending some to the temple? I wonder where the master is practicing and what his name is?"
When the old monk saw that the other party not only refused to sell sugar, but also inquired about his own details, he couldn't help but get angry: "Take the sugar if you are asked to do so. We will give you the money here. Don't let this cause disaster!"
When Hu Dashan saw the other party reaching out to his waist, he showed a wooden waist badge with a cloud-shaped pattern. The word "inspection" was engraved on the waist badge. Hu Dashan's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly took out a bag of sugar from his arms and handed it to him. He walked over and said, "Master, please have mercy."
The old monk took it, opened it carefully and looked at it. When he saw that it was white sugar, he couldn't help but put the money directly into Hu Dashan's arms, turned around and left.
Hu Dashan was a little nervous, and the money in his hand was like a hot potato.
According to rumors, Jianxiao was a vicious dog around the emperor. He would bite anyone he saw, and if he bit him, he would die. The emperor's nephew Zhu Wenzheng was once under surveillance by the school inspector. Because of his double-mindedness, he was whipped and imprisoned to death by the emperor.
But the inspectors have always been keeping an eye on civil servants, military generals, and people who threaten the imperial power. When did they start paying attention to businessmen? Besides, I have been doing business cleanly over the years and have not paid a penny less in taxes. Why am I being targeted by this group of people?
Hu Dashan was uneasy and ordered his waiters to be vigilant and to be more humble when treating guests. After returning to the nearby house, he did not mention it to Gu and others. After all, telling them such things would make people nervous and worried.
Mao Xiang entered the Huagai Hall again.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the sugar in the wooden box and looked at Mao Xiang in confusion: "This is it?"
Mao Xiang solemnly said: "Your Majesty, this thing is called Juren White Sugar."
"Jurenren sugarcane?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, picked up the spoon on the side, mixed some sugar, opened and closed his mouth several times, and nodded repeatedly: "This sugar is really good, why is it called Juren sugar?"
Mao Xiang was not questioned this time and said bluntly: "According to the investigation, the young woman who sells this white sugar is named Gu Qingqing. She has an older brother who made white sugar and handed over this craft to the local people." Common people, let the common people make sugar while farming.”
"Gu——Qingqing!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mao Xiang and twitched the corner of his mouth: "Ju Ren was born, making sugar and giving it to the people. Haha, why do I feel so familiar?"
Mao Xiang added: "Your Majesty, Gu Qingqing's brother is a county magistrate..."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows: "You mean, this Gu Qingqing is Gu Zhengchen's sister, and this so-called Juren Sugar was made by Gu Zhengchen?"
Mao Xiang said seriously: "Although I am not sure at the moment, according to the information we have, it is likely that Gu Zhengchen's family has arrived in Jinling. If we want to be sure, we need to send someone to contact them."
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while and said seriously: "Gu Zhengchen did a good job in Jurong. The money he sent solved the winter clothing problem of most of the soldiers in the north, and he also donated body-building techniques and tactical backpacks. All these contributions should be rewarded." However, Gu Zhengchen is just a county magistrate. If the reward continues, he will leave Jurong. Now that Jurong is fully supported by him and cannot leave, then let's transfer the reward to his family."
"What does your Majesty mean?"
Mao Xiang asked uncertainly.
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed in the direction outside the palace: "There is an empty house in Beimen Bridge. Let's give it to the Gu family."
"Well, Your Majesty, the main hall of that house has five rooms and nine bays. According to the court etiquette, only first- and second-grade officials can live there..."
Mao Xiang reminded quickly.
Beimen Bridge is one of the few lively places in Jinling. It is very close to Mu Mansion and Guozixue. It is next to a lively market and next to the Qinhuai River. There is a ferry and you can take a boat at any time.
The royal family did have a large mansion there, but it was intended to be given to ministers. The construction specifications were designed to match the important ministers of the court. Unexpectedly, the emperor actually gave it to the Gu family directly...
Zhu Yuanzhang's solution to the problem was quite violent: "Only the first and second grades can be lived in? The rules cannot be broken. Let's do this. The house will be given to Mu Ying and he will leave it to the Gu family to live in in the future... That's it. Let's leave it like that. .”
Mao Xiang stared.
Later?
What does it mean?
After Mao Xiang left, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the spoon again, took a sip of sugar, and said with a smile: "Compared to the merits of physical training and tactical backpacks, a house is nothing. As long as you work hard, I will never treat you badly." …”
