Section 2 Longkou Commercial Port

The Central Plains in May, just like the Jiangnan in April, is the early summer season of the green locust and the new cicada. People have shed their heavy cloth robes and replaced them with light silk and linen summer clothes. The silk fabrics of the Han Dynasty are generally called silk, and there are more than 10 subdivisions, such as įšĻ, Qi, įžĢ, įŧĻ, silk, silk, plain, silk, silk, Luo, brocade, Lian, silk, man, yarn, weaving, etc. "Silk" refers to a plain weave fabric woven from raw silk; "Su" is white raw silk; "Lian" refers to white cooked silk; "įšĻ" is a delicate silk; "Silk" refers to the fine silk of double filaments; "įžŸ" refers to silk that has not been dyed, that is, has not been specially treated; "Man" is a silk fabric with no pattern, no coloring or no literary brilliance; "Silk" is interpreted as "big silk" in the "Shuowen", and later generally refers to the texture of the silk, but not too light and thin silk fabric. As for "Qi" and "Aya", those who weave the grain are Qi, and those who have a flower-like light like a mirror are Aya. "Yarn" is "spinning and weaving, the light one is yarn, and the crepe one is the hub." "Crepe also refers to silk fabrics with a thin texture and a wrinkled surface." "Luo" refers to silk fabrics with thin texture, smooth feel, beautiful and elegant patterns, and breathability; "Brocade" often refers to jacquard fabrics with large color patterns; "Weaving" is a precious fabric, similar to a silk fabric with weft flowers and a consistent pattern on both sides. Of course, silk is still a luxury that ordinary people cannot afford in this era. Therefore, the small people of the Han Dynasty had to wear undyed linen robes in the summer, and the so-called "white ding" was derived.

However, on this day, a double set of large horse-drawn carriages suddenly appeared in the city of Huangxian County, which was full of "white ding". I saw that on the all-nan wood frame, the best Shu brocade hanging on all sides was particularly dazzling under the sunlight. A gust of wind swept by, and the fragrant fragrance attracted pedestrians on the road to stop and watch.

"Where is the huge rich so generous!"

"Isn't it a wealthy businessman newly recruited by Duan Cao Peng?"

There is a reason for that. Look, this car is heading to the dock outside the city. ”

"Since the Longkou Commercial Port was built outside the city, the businessmen who came to our Huang County have been more and more day by day. The inns in this city are full. ”

"Yes, even if Mi Zhu from Xuzhou and Liu Ba from Bashu come to Donglai in the future, I won't be surprised."

Let's say that when the people of Huang County were pointing at the swaggering carriage on the side of the street, the four men sitting in the carriage were also looking at the scenery outside the carriage. However, one of the young men in his twenties looked at the bustling scene on both sides of the long street, and couldn't help but praise from the bottom of his heart, "I never thought that there would be such a peaceful place in Marina County." The younger brother just went to Chang'an last year, and compared with Huang County, Jingshi is like a ghost domain. Brother Ji, if you have a good deal, you can't call it a junior brother. You're not enough. ”

The brother Ji Gao in the young man's mouth is Zhen Yao. And the young man in front of him has a single surname of Xiahou, because his ancestors are in Tonglu County, Shangdang County, so he is called Tonglu Hou. At this time, in the face of Xiahou Huan's half-joking complaints, Zhen Yao naturally smiled bitterly with both hands, and you also said that you were in Beijing at that time. Bo Ming urged again, and I, Taiyue, and Zhengjie had to come to Huangxian to ask for directions. ”

Xiahou Huan heard Zhen Yao mention Lin Fei, and couldn't help but ask with great interest, Brother Zhengjie also came to Huang County? Why can't you see it? ”

"It's coming. But the kid said he wanted to see an old friend, and he disappeared in a blink of an eye. Wang Han, who was sitting opposite, replied casually. Obviously, no matter how spacious and luxurious the carriage of the Marquis of Tonglu was, it was not as pleasant for this horse dealer to ride a horse directly.

On the other side, Zhen Yao didn't want to bother with Lin Fei, who was not the head and tail of the divine dragon, but saw him turn back to Duan Rong and ask, "Bo Ming, when will the caravan set sail?" Taiyue and I have arrived in Huang County. Just waiting for the ship to be loaded south to Soochow. ”

Duan Rong was originally only familiar with Zhen Yao and Wang Han, and had never met Xiahou Huan before. Therefore, sitting in the same car with the little marquis at this moment made him a little restrained, and he even talked a lot less. At this time, in the face of Zhen Yao's inquiry, he hurriedly leaned over and responded, "Brother Ji, don't worry, the fleet is already ready." Just wait for the wind to pick up before you can sail. ”

When Zhen Yao heard that the fleet could set sail at any time, he immediately clapped his hands and praised, "This is very good." In these troubled times, a dock and a fleet can be built in five months. Birming, you're there! ”

"Brother Ji Gao has won the award. In fact, the construction of the wharf and the fleet was arranged by the lord of my family. I just did it step by step according to the Lord's orders. Duan Rong said humbly.

"My lord? Birming, when did you change your mouth? Zhen Yao glanced at Duan Rong in a little surprise and asked.

"Since the beginning of the year, when the prince received the holy decree, we have changed our words." Duan Rong responded in a natural tone.

Xiahou Huan on the side heard Duan Rong's answer, so he also interjected curiously and asked, But is the purpose of Guo Gongze's transmission? I heard that Xiao Cai Fujun of your county is a woman. Is there such a thing? ”

"Don't hide it from the little marquis, the lord of my family is indeed a woman." Duan Rong first bowed his hand respectfully towards Xiahou Huan, followed by him and raised his eyebrows and said proudly, "However, the lord of my family is not an ordinary woman, and his intelligence and courage are not inferior to the heroes of the world!" ”

"I can also be sure. Xiao Cai Fujun of Donglai County is indeed a handsome woman. Wang Han also echoed.

With the assurances of Duan Rong and Wang Han, although Xiahou Huan felt that it was very unusual for a woman to be a taishou and a master, he accepted this fact to some extent. When the child got up, he couldn't help but eagerly say, "If that's the case, then Ben Hou can see such a strange woman." ”

Regarding Xiahou Huan's suggestion, Duan Rong hugged his fists without humility or arrogance, "The lord of my family will return to Huang County today." Before that, the little marquis can first take a look at the Longkou commercial port built by the lord of my family. ”

As soon as Duan Rong's words fell, the carriage also stopped at the right time. Before everyone could lift the curtain, there was already a commotion outside the car. Xiahou Huan, who was already full of interest in Longkou Commercial Port, immediately poked his head out. But he didn't want to explore it, but he was stunned on the spot all of a sudden.

In a bay of blue sea and golden sand, five piers made of mounds of earth and stones stretched out into the blue ocean like five fingers. Several ships about seven or eight feet long are moored here, rising and falling with the waves, and from time to time there will be white waterfowl hovering over them. The other end of the pier is connected to a long street paved with bluestone slabs. On one side of the long street are stacked boxes and bundles of goods taken from sea vessels. On the other side are several two-story buildings. At this time, Xiahou Huan's carriage stopped in the middle of the stone street. From time to time, a merchant or porter would pass by and look curiously into the car. After all, such a gorgeous car is rare.

In short, Longkou Commercial Port is peaceful and busy at the same time. Such a peculiar scene made Xiahou Huan, who grew up in the inland since he was a child, couldn't help but be amazed and said, "Zeng Yun in "Historical Records: The Biography of the Goods and Colonies": The world is bustling, and it is all for profit; The world is crowded, all for profit. When I arrived at Longkou today, I knew what the hustle and bustle was. ”

"Zihui, that's right. When I came, I only thought that the Longkou Commercial Port had just been built, but I never thought that this place had become a climate! Zhen Yao, who was also shocked by the sight, praised from the bottom of his heart.

As for Wang Han, his eyes widened in shock, and he asked Duan Rong again and again, "Bo Ming, where did you conjure up so many businessmen. I remember the last time I visited, it was a wasteland. ”

For Duan Rong, who has worked hard throughout the winter and spring, the reaction of the three people in the car made him feel gratified. The Longkou Commercial Port in front of him is Duan Rong's most proud masterpiece since Fu You's life. In five months, in just five months, he built this barren tidal flat into Qingzhou, no, it should be the largest port in the north. Duan Rong except for Dongwu and other places, there should be no greater seaport than Longkou in the north. Although the planning and construction plan of the entire commercial port were formulated by Cai Ji in advance. But the real executor is Duan Rong after all. The success of Longkou Commercial Port can be said to be an affirmation of Duan Rong's ability and talent.

Therefore, Duan Rong at this time can be said to have a mentality of showing off his children to others, and introduced the Longkou Commercial Port in front of him to the three people present, "Don't hide it from you, when the Longkou Commercial Port has just come to an end, there are already merchants from three Koreas and even the four counties of Liaodong who have come here to sell leather goods and grain in exchange for sea salt, cloth, and celadon. After hearing the news, businessmen from all over Qingzhou rushed to trade with it. Therefore, after coming and going, Longkou Market has become a major city in Qingzhou. ”

Zhen Yao heard Duan Rong introduce this, and there were not only Han people in the port, but also Hu people. I saw him pointing to a few scantily clad men not far away and asking Duan Rong, "The one with the tattoo is a widow?" ”

"It's the Japanese people. Ever since the last time Tawu traded with him in the country of Gaya, there have been Japanese people who have come to Dongnae to sell goods. The silk silk and celadon of the Central Plains, which are the best of these barbarians, are often exchanged for sea pearls, furs, and bronze ware. Duan Rong nodded proudly. The reason why Longkou Commercial Port can be famous overseas in such a short period of time is all due to the momentum he created when he went to Samhan to trade.

However, Xiahou Huan was obviously quite disgusted with the uncivilized Japanese people, but he reminded Duan Rong with a frown, "With so many barbarians coming here to do business, what if they make trouble." ”

"The little marquis is reasonable. Therefore, the lord of my family set up a special barbarian mansion outside the city. Duan Rong said, pointing to a tent not far away, and explained, "Longkou Commercial Port is adjacent to the water village, once someone makes trouble, there will be officials and troops in the water village to suppress it immediately. ”

"I see." Xiahou Huan nodded suddenly in realization, and then pointed to another house and asked, "That's the inn?" Built outside the city? ”

"That's Didian." Duan Rong replied.

"What is a restaurant? I've only heard of the inn. Xiahou Huan asked curiously. It should be known that since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, due to the prosperity of commerce and the development of transportation, there has been an "inn" that does not distinguish between food and accommodation and serves merchants. During the Qin and Han dynasties, the "post passenger" was the name of a hotel that was used to deliver mail, official documents, and travel officials. In the Han Dynasty, the hotel had a great development, and more than 140 "county residences" were built in Chang'an City, and the "Barbarian Mansion" was also built for foreign envoys and merchants to eat and lodging. However, most of them are located in the city to facilitate the administration of the government. Even when Shang Ying changed the law, it was stipulated that if a tourist was undocumented, the shopkeeper would be punished for staying overnight without authorization. It's rare to build an inn outside the city like Huangxian. Not to mention, it also has a weird name of "Didian".

Duan Rong listened to Xiahou Huan's eagerness, and couldn't help twisting his beard and laughing, "Little Hou Ye doesn't know anything. We originally built these houses with the intention of renting them to merchants to stack their goods, but we didn't want some merchants to prefer to sleep with the goods than to go into the city to stay in the inns. So we set aside some of the premises for the merchants. Later, another couple came here to make deals. 1. These houses are not only the 'residences' for the inhabitants of the inventory, but also the 'shops' for the sale of goods, so they are simply called 'mansions' together. ”

Duan Rong didn't know that due to his efforts, the future would appear in advance in the mansion that was once prosperous in the Tang and Song dynasties. However, Xiahou Huan and others were quite interested in this emerging thing. So the people waited for a while, and without saying a word, they took Duan Rong to visit the mansion in Longkou Port. Seeing that the store was full of people and busy trading, Xiahou Huan was once again infected by the lively atmosphere of Longkou Port.

No, as soon as he left the shop, the young copper marquis said with great interest, "I happen to have a batch of goods in my hand to get rid of." Now it seems that Longkou is a good place to go. ”

Duan Rong only knew that Xiahou Huan's status was noble, but he didn't know what kind of business he was doing. But Zhen Yao knew the details of the Marquis Mansion. It must be known that years of war have caused many aristocratic families to sink overnight, and they have to rely on pawning and selling treasures to survive. And the Marquis of Tong's Mansion relied on acquiring the treasures pawned by the nobles and then reselling them to accumulate wealth. Speaking of which, there is no difference between the Tongluo Marquis Mansion and the "Concubine" in the Didian. However, those who die to save face suffer from sin, and those who have no skin and no face make a windfall. How can it be a fuel-efficient lamp that can make a fortune in this year?

Therefore, after listening to what Xiahou Huan said, Zhen Yao immediately patted Duan Rong's shoulder, and said with a meaningful smile, "Bo Ming, you have found a big financier this time." ”

Although Duan Rong didn't know how big Xiahou Huan was to be the gold lord, he also respectfully thanked him, "I will ask the little marquis to take more care of him in the future." ”

However, just when everyone was discussing the sale in Longkou Commercial Port. But I saw a servant panting and running to Duan Rong and others to report Duan Cao Peng, Fu Jun, Fu Jun was about to enter the city. ”

"Oh? Xiao Cai Fujun is going back to the city? We're going to meet each other! At this moment, Xiahou Huan, who had already deeply admired Cai Ji, heard that his deity was coming, and hurriedly rushed to the gate of Huangxian County with everyone.

However, to Xiahou Huan's deep surprise, he did not see the imaginary banners, gorgeous carriages, or strict ceremonial guards outside the city gate. With the sound of horses' hooves from far to near, I saw that on the official road not far away, Huang fluttered and raised a puff of smoke and dust. Next came a group of cavalrymen in armor. And surrounded by the ironclad knights, the leader was a white-clothed girl in a red cloak.

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