Chapter 119: Jiedu enters Beijing
The resentment that erupted from He Fuyin's words could almost break through the window lattice, which was not very solid, and he raised his glass and took a sip of wine.
He was originally engaged in "international trade", going back and forth between Kaifeng and Huainan, and selling some Jianghuai products from the Southern Tang Dynasty to Tokyo.
Nowadays, in Dahan, the most profitable business is nothing more than grain, rice, oil, and salt. In terms of salt policy, although it is monopolized by the government, in fact, due to the lack of supervision and the limitations of national conditions, it has always been a public-private partnership.
Previously, the imperial court had always turned a blind eye to the salt purchased from Huainan, and people like He Fuyin were like a fish in water.
However, since the succession of the Han Emperor and Liu Chengyou's appointment, the Southern Tang Dynasty took the initiative to find trouble, and the relationship between the two countries deteriorated. Li Jing, the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, issued an edict to close the border between the two countries, the commercial market, cut off the business travel between the two countries, almost a year, the Huai River line, the scenery is bleak and clear, and the boat is not allowed to cross north.
This is also the origin of He Fuyin's "cutting off the road to wealth", for them, the loss is huge. Of course, rice and even salt can still be sold in China, but how can there be high profits from the Southern Tang Dynasty, and what is less profitable is a loss.
"I don't know when the relationship between these two countries will ease! The two countries are at loggerheads, and it is our business travelers who suffer, and it is the people of the Han Dynasty who suffer......" Seeing He Fuyin's mood, Li Jin couldn't help but speak, and echoed that this stout man could actually say something about "worrying about the country and hurting the times".
"I don't know what the pseudo-Tang lord thinks, can the Tang army compete with my Han? The first time the Huai River was north and south, the war clouds were surging, tossing for so long, and I couldn't fight, I really don't know why it is so hard? ”
The two businessmen discussed the country in this guest house, but they both knew the convergence, He Fuyin quickly diverted the topic and laughed at himself: "You and I, full of copper smell, are still worried about the ministers of the temple, right now, stabilizing the way to do business is the most important thing." ”
"That's what Brother He said!"
"It's so cold!" casually chatting about the weather, Li Jin picked up a piece of roast lamb shank, stuffed it into his mouth, drank the wine, and said in a muttering voice: "It's better to be in Tokyo, but in Ruzhou, you can't eat such good meat!" ”
"Brother Li has worked hard this time, it will be the winter solstice soon, take advantage of this cold winter, you can go back to your home to rest for a while, and when the new year begins, I will have a chance to make a fortune!" He Fuyin said lightly.
"Brother He knows that so-and-so is the master who can't sit still." Hearing this, Li Jin wiped the oil stain between his mouth casually, and looked at He Fuyin with some expectation.
"No hurry! No hurry! He Fuyin put up a shelf, a little perfunctory.
Between the two chatting, there was another movement on the official road outside the museum, and a group of dozens of horsemen galloped to the west with wind and frost, and the sound of hooves was rapid and powerful, rolling dust and grass past.
Hearing this movement, the attention of the few guests in the hall was immediately attracted, and He and Li couldn't help but open the window of the case and look out.
Looking at the team of cavalry, each hole is strong and powerful, between the horses, the posture is vigorous, and a fierce martial spirit lingers in it. Surrounded in the middle are the old and the young.
"I don't know which noble family it is?" In Li Jin's eyes, a trace of burning envy flashed, and he subconsciously sighed.
He Fuyin clasped his hands in his arms, a little contemplation flashed in his narrow eyes, and he nodded slightly and said: "In the past few days, there have been envoys from the feudal towns who have come to Beijing to meet them. I just don't know which one it is......"
How many years have been going south and north, and that bit of eyesight is still there, as Fu Yin guessed, this cavalry passing by is one of the Jiedu teams that officially entered Beijing to meet him.
Before running to the Hongqiao, he slowed down and stopped, under the bridge, there were a bunch of patrol guards, checking pedestrians, and originally assumed the function of collecting bridge tolls, but it was later canceled by Liu Chengyou.
This team of people can be regarded as flamboyant, and they have already attracted attention. However, beside it, there was already a scribe, observing the situation, greeted him, and bowed smartly: "Dare to ask, but the Yong'an army from Fuzhou is the envoy?" ”
The old man in the lead, with his hair flamboyant, was even more unrestrained in the winter wind, glanced at the little official, and his deep voice spat out from his mouth: "It is the old man." ”
"In the pavilion of Xia Naixiang Fu Station, I am ordered to wait here!" Hearing this, the postman whose face was red from cold suddenly became overjoyed.
Zhe Congruan was a little surprised, but there was a little smile on his lips: "There is labor!" ”
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 in the capital, please make the king temporarily go to the guest post to rest, wait for the report, and then march into the city and enter the palace to meet him." ”
This time, for the feudal towns that have come to Beijing one after another, since Liu Chengyou downward, they have attached great importance to it, and the reception or something has already been arranged.
Seeing this, Zhe Congruan couldn't help but show a satisfied look, stretched out his hand and said, "Listen to the arrangement!" ”
Seeing that Zhi Congruan had always behaved very gracefully, Guan Cheng was even more relieved in his heart, and stepped forward a little to personally lead the horse and lead the way.
Zhe Congruan is already close to the age of the sixtieth year, and he is also old and strong, and in this winter, he can even endure the pain of riding a horse. At the back of the line, of course, there was a carriage......
The young man next to him is a beautiful girl, who is the granddaughter of Ruan, who is the famous "She Taijun". The girl is heroic, vibrant, good at riding, although she is young, but her skills are too ordinary people, she is loved by Ruan, and this time she entered Beijing and took her with her.
"Grandfather, this is Tokyo City!" Zhesaihua's clear pupils looked east at Kaifeng, and asked curiously, with a mouth, a faint white vapor spit out from the tender lips.
Although he didn't know much about Kaifeng, Zhi Congruan maintained a well-informed image in front of his granddaughter, and nodded calmly: "Yes!" ”
"It doesn't seem to be as big as Luoyang." Zhisaihua seemed to muttered a little disappointed, but quickly added: "However, it is more lively than Luoyang." ”
"After all, it is the capital of the country and the best place." Zhi Congruan was amused by his granddaughter's delicate appearance.
"The Emperor lives here!" Zhesaihua raised her eyebrows and said, "If you see him, I want to ask him, why is it so unreasonable to let my grandfather run so far just to see him?" ”
"Haha!" Zhi Congruan laughed, and stroked the girl's head under the mink hat: "This time, but the old man took the initiative to come to the audience, the Jingshi is not as good as Fuzhou, here, you are not allowed to be rude." ”
I still have a lot of respect for my grandfather, and when I heard his advice, I immediately responded: "Yes!" ”
However, in the bright eyes, there is obviously a little naughty color.
Fold Ruan glanced at his granddaughter, and his loving gaze stayed on his still immature face for a while, with a little deep meaning in his eyes. He entered Beijing this time and brought his granddaughter with him, obviously with a certain idea.