Chapter 179: Luoyang's Dilemma
Wang Bingzhong's words, Duan Jian's heart was extremely moved, and at this time Jian understood why many people, whether they are officials or doing things, like nepotism, not only because these people know the root of the matter and are practical, but also because the interests of these relatives are one, one is prosperous, and one is lost. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
"Uncle Thirteen, this time the little nephew really didn't come to you to ask for food, to be honest, since the little nephew dares to take this errand, he is sure to find food, if he is really reduced to relying on begging to get food, the little nephew will not be far from the landing." Moved to moved, Duan Jian still said the truth.
Looking at Duan Jian's face, there was no expression of joy except for emotion, Wang Bingzhong was also stunned for a moment, and said with some doubts, "Virtuous nephew, you really didn't come here for food, so what are you doing here, the family doesn't talk to each other, if there is anything that needs the help of the thirteenth uncle, just ask." ”
"Thirteenth uncle, in fact, this is the case, the little nephew wants you to help me worry about those families who have hoarded a lot of food in Chang'an City, and the little nephew wants to talk to them." Duan Jian said with a smile.
"What, you want to talk to those people, this ......" Hearing that Duan Jian wanted to talk to those families who were hoarding grain, Wang Bingzhong was taken aback and continued.
"Virtuous nephew, don't say that Uncle Thirteen didn't tell you, if you want to get food from those people, it's simply impossible, although the profit from grain for salt is huge, but it's still too far from the benefits they want, they not only want profits, but also want to take the opportunity to blackmail the court and the queen of heaven, and order the deposition of the bookstores built in various states and counties in the world, those people are jackals and tigers one by one, and you can't get any benefits in front of them."
"Hahaha, although the thirteenth uncle can rest assured, this time the little nephew talked to those people from the family, not to get food from their hands, but to give them a chance, a chance to reduce losses, when they lost all the money afterwards, complained that the little nephew was too ruthless, by the way, Uncle Thirteen, if possible, you should replace all the grain in the family with refined salt as soon as possible, otherwise, wait for a while, when the grain falls, not to mention the huge profits, I am afraid that no one wants to lose money." Duan Jian said with a smile.
Duan Jian's words made Wang Bingzhong a little sluggish, and after a long time, he nodded thoughtfully.
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Luoyang, the eastern capital, began to move the capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, after more than 2,000 years of wind and rain, to the Sui and Tang dynasties, Luoyang became the capital city second only to Chang'an City in the whole world, as the center point of the Grand Canal, Luoyang has become the lifeblood of the country's logistics and transportation.
It is said that 'relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on the water to eat the water', many people in Luoyang City, are also relying on the countless boats and merchant ships in Luoyang City, in the past, from the dawn of the day, the wharf of Luoyang City is crowded, and the people who load and unload the goods begin to be busy, and even, sometimes they are busy until the middle of the night.
But this lively scene, since more than ten days ago, has gradually disappeared, replaced by the ships moored on the dock, not moving at all, and the people who have no work and sigh all day long.
As a transshipment point for logistics and transportation, it depends on the merchants from all over the world to communicate with each other here, so as to take what they need, but since the Yellow River leading to Chang'an City was cut off, most of the merchants can not run smoothly, there is no business, there is no goods, there is no goods, where do these people come from.
"Zhoutou, what are you doing today, don't need money, just give a few catties of food, it's been three days, and the last bit of food at home has been eaten, in this way, the adults are good to say, but the children can't stand it!" Standing next to the dock, looking at the huge ships, but there was no human habit, a tanned-skinned, sturdy man said to a middle-aged man next to him.
The middle-aged man looked at the swarthy strong man, shook his head silently and said, "Pillar, it's not that my uncle is embarrassing you, you have also seen this situation, the river leading to Chang'an City is not passable, and many merchants' goods cannot be sold, so they can only put the goods on the boat, and if they don't unload the boat, they don't need people's husbands, let alone you, several brothers have come to me these days, but what can I do, wait, when the Yellow River is opened, there will be work." ”
Hearing Zhou Tou's words, the strong man Zhuzi had no choice but to tell the truth, but thinking about the son who was hungry and screaming all day long, his heart was unbearable, and he could only sigh and say, "Hey, this is the only truth, but when the Yellow River will be able to open the boat, only God knows, do you have to wait until we poor poles are starved to death before the boat, this god grandpa is really not long-sighted." ”
"Who says it's not, but this is the way of the world, what can we do with nothing, let's stay up slowly!" Zhou Tou also said helplessly.
The blockage of the Yellow River waterway leading to Chang'an City not only affected the lives of the people at the bottom of the Dao Zhoutou Pillars, but also involved the life and death of many businessmen.
Wan Gengzhong is a native of Hangzhou, Jiangnan Province, his family was a wanderer in the north when he was in the former Sui, and later after the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he also laid a foundation in the local area, unlike others, Wan Gengzhong's father, or a little shrewd, relying on the convenience of the canal, transporting some native products to the north, first a small fight, and then after having a certain amount of savings, he bought a few boats, and the industry is getting bigger and bigger.
Originally, according to this development model, Wanjia has gone through several generations of development, even if it cannot become a world-famous wealthy family, it can be regarded as a family.
But now, Wan Gengzhong, who lives in the most luxurious inn in the entire Luoyang City, is very anxious, and in just over ten days, Wan Gengzhong, who is just over forty years old, has more than half of his hair turned white.
"How about it, have you inquired, and when will the Yellow River be able to pass?" Standing in the middle of the house, Wan Gengzhong anxiously asked the guy who had just rushed back.
"Hui Yu..... Hui Langjun, I heard from the messenger inside the Yamen of the Assassin Shi that the water of the Yellow River will rise sharply this time, and it will take at least more than a month to two months before it can calm down, and if you want to open the boat, you will have to wait until May or June." The guy replied honestly.
Hearing the guy's reply, Wan Gengzhong felt that his eyes were dark, and he sat on the ground fiercely, even if he fell and hurt all over his body, he didn't feel the slightest feeling, and his mind was full of thoughts.
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