In the spring of the second year of Hongwu.
It had only been a year since the establishment of the Ming Empire, and foreign enemies were still there.
The remnants of the Yuan Dynasty and the alien races on the frontier... were all worries that worried the Ming Dynasty.
However, there is peace in Yingtian Mansion.
All Han people believe that the Ming Dynasty will eventually unify the Han Dynasty and restore the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties.
Although the Ming Dynasty was only established for a year, it was like the rising sun and was thriving.
Yingtianfu, Lishui County.
It's noon.
On the street, businesses were coming and going, and pedestrians were flowing in. It was so lively.
"Old Liu, Lishui County is pretty good. Yingtian Mansion is less than a hundred miles away, but it's really pretty good that there is such a place."
A middle-aged man wearing regular clothes, but with an obviously unusual temperament, praised loudly.
"The Ming Dynasty should be under the rule of Tianfu. It should be like this, sir."
Beside him, the older Liu said with a smile.
Although this master and his servant were all wearing regular clothes, they had a distinguished temperament, and you could tell at a glance that they were not ordinary people.
"Old Liu, that's the only bad thing about you, you like to flatter me."
The middle-aged man shook his head, but his face was full of contentment, and he was obviously very satisfied.
Lao Liu didn't expose it, he just replied with a smile: "That's what I said."
The two of them watched and walked.
Not far away, there were crowds of people, and cheers could be heard from time to time.
"Come on, let's go over and take a look."
The middle-aged man stepped out, followed closely by Lao Liu.
After some crowding, the two of them also reached the inside of the crowd.
"Let's say that Sun Wukong came to the river and performed a transformation method, turning into a carp and pouring directly into the rushing river."
"The True Monarch Erlang is here. With his heavenly eyes above his head, he can clearly see the true form of Sun Wukong."
"He didn't point it out. He also used the method of transformation and immediately turned into an osprey. He hovered above the river for a while and then plunged into the river."
"Seeing that the situation was not going well, Sun Wukong jumped out of the river and turned into a titmouse, flying towards a valley."
"Not to be outdone, True Monarch Erlang turned the osprey into an eagle and galloped away following Sun Wukong."
"In an instant, in the sky, the chickadee and the eagle started a life-and-death chase, flying up and down, showing off everything!"
............
In the center of the crowd, Su Jing was holding a bamboo fan, shaking her head and talking about Journey to the West.
The surrounding crowds also cheered from time to time as the plot changed.
The middle-aged man and Old Liu were also attracted by the story. They stopped and listened, forgetting what they came for.
"Okay, let's stop here today and come back tomorrow."
As soon as Su Jing closed her fan, the surrounding crowd dispersed.
This is not to say that Su Jing's story is not exciting enough, but that everyone is used to it.
In a blink of an eye, only the middle-aged man and Old Liu were left.
Obviously.
For the two people who heard Journey to the West for the first time, the story was quite attractive.
"Hey, hey, why don't you say anything anymore, keep going!"
The middle-aged man shouted towards Su Jing.
Su Jing turned around and noticed the two of them.
"This uncle looks unfamiliar. This is your first time."
Su Jing smiled and said, "Come back tomorrow if you want to hear it."
He doesn't talk about Journey to the West for any reason, just to kill time, and he talks about it for half an hour every day.
Just leave when the time comes and never work overtime.
"I may not be there tomorrow. So, I'll give you the money and we'll find a place. You continue?"
The middle-aged man said to Su Jing.
In his opinion, storytelling is nothing more than seeking money.
Isn't it okay to just give money?
Lao Liu was also there, ready to pay.
"Stop it, stop it!"
Su Jing immediately said: "It seems that you two are really new here. I tell you clearly that I am not short of money. If you really want to hear it, then come back tomorrow."
"If I have to leave today, there's nothing I can do to help."
There are so many people who listen to my story every day, and there are many people of all kinds.
It can't just be that personal requirements are met.
The so-called Su Jing refused simply.
certainly,
the most important point is.
He is really not short of money.
The middle-aged man frowned, a surge of anger emerged, and his whole demeanor suddenly changed.
How dare someone reject me!
"Master, master! This is Lishui County!"
When Lao Liu on the side saw this, he immediately shouted to stop.
Good guy, he doesn't get angry regardless of the situation.
After hearing Lao Liu's words, the middle-aged man realized his identity and immediately restrained himself.
However, this change was caught by Su Jing.
I'm afraid these two people are not simple.
But what does this have to do with him.
A year ago, I traveled through time to the Ming Dynasty, which was just established.
Su Jing was a little confused at the time.
but.
As the system sounded, he immediately felt relieved.
Sign in every day and get rewards.
Relying on the rewards of this system and the wisdom of Su Jing, the founder of a listed company in his previous life.
He quickly established himself in Lishui County.
Not only that, he discovered.
The Ming Dynasty was simply a paradise for businessmen!
Zhu Chongba was born as a farmer and looked down on businessmen. Therefore, as soon as the Ming Dynasty was established, he established the basic policy of focusing on agriculture and suppressing business.
but!
It is obvious that the government emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce, but this tax collection also emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce.
Taxes on doing business are extremely low.
Of course, Zhu Chongba also came with some other decrees.
For example, businessmen were not allowed to take scientific examinations to serve as officials, and were not allowed to wear clothes made of silk or silk cloth.
Even the means of transportation are restricted.
In general, it is to lower the social status of businessmen.
It's just that Su Jing doesn't care at all.
Because he knew that being an official in the Ming Dynasty was simply like working as a cow or a horse.
Not to mention how pitiful the salary is, one has to work conscientiously and diligently.
It is very common for someone to lose his head if he is not careful.
To put it bluntly, Zhu Chongba didn't give the horse any grass and wanted the horse to run away.
Who can withstand this?
so,
Su Jing had never considered becoming an official.
Otherwise, with his former status as a scholar, he might actually be able to find an official position if he works hard.
After all, the Ming Dynasty has just been established, and there is still a shortage of various talents.
The situation is different for businessmen, that is, their social status is lower.
As long as you don't show off and enjoy yourself, you can't do it all if you have money.
Being a rich man is Su Jing's pursuit in life.
