After a long journey, Gu Yan and his party finally came to Bianjing, and the grandeur of Bianjing City made Gu Yan very heartbroken. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoA few people first stayed at the inn for one night. On the second day, I went to find a tooth shop - in the Northern Song Dynasty, it seems that at this time, it is not called a tooth shop, but a broker.

This broker's surname is Cui, he is about forty years old, his appearance is sincere, and his reputation in the alleys is not bad. I heard that Gu Yan planned to rent a house in Bianjing, and he was a tribute at a young age. He was also quite enthusiastic. Gu Yan originally wanted to buy a small house in Bianjing, but the holiday still made Gu Yan retreat. Although the housing prices in Bianjing today are not as expensive as in later generations, they are definitely not cheap. Even if it's a small house, it costs a thousand taels to say the least. Gu Yan originally had the money, as well as the profits from the printing of the two books, and the entanglements and gifts he received when he went out. In addition, the valuable gifts and gifts received after becoming famous in Changzhou and the state examination. All of them add up to barely enough to buy a small courtyard in the middle of nowhere. Speaking of which, Gu Yan is actually not too poor. But if you calculate it carefully, it is still stretched. Not to mention whether it is appropriate to sell all those expensive gifts. The follow-up after buying a house still requires money. Even if he rented a house, Gu Yan had to hire at least two or three people. Even if Gu Yan is not a person who stretches out his hands to eat, but the doorkeeper, sprinkle and sweep, laundry, cook, and run errands must not rely on only the two of them. Not to mention, all kinds of social interactions before and after the provincial exam. It's all about money. Gu Yan couldn't help but sigh.

followed this Cui agent to go around twice in Bianjing City, and looked at several places, but Gu Yan didn't see anything agreeable, and couldn't help but be a little disappointed. Seeing this, Agent Cui said: "There is no house of such specifications that Xianggong wants, there is only one place, I want to meet your requirements, but the place is more spacious, and there is inevitably some ...... in the money."

"Oh?" Gu Yan became interested. When the two arrived at the place, Gu Yanfang knew why this Cui agent said that the house would agree. Compared to the previous ones, this house is quite elegant. There are flowers and trees, and there is a small bamboo forest, and the most rare thing is that it also attracts living water, which is very much the taste of the south of the Yangtze River. Gu Yan looked at it and couldn't help but feel a little moved. Agent Cui inherited his father's business, and he has been doing it for many years, and when he saw the excitement in Gu Yan's eyes, he couldn't help but be even more attentive. took Gu Yan to see the construction of the house, and said it even more eloquently.

Gu Yan secretly thought in his heart: "Although this place is a little bigger for us, it also has the advantage of being spacious. What is rare is that this place is pure. It's a little far away from Ouchi, but it's also convenient. Thinking of this, I looked at the house more carefully. The two looked around, walked to the stone bench under the tree and sat down, and Agent Cui said, "What do you think?" It's a coincidence that you're here, and in a few months it will be the provincial test, and I'm afraid this Bianjing will be even more lively. This was said lightly, but quickly changed the subject, "Look here, isn't it a good place to study?" This place is spacious, and when you are in high school, wouldn't it be cheap to invite a group of friends to admire the moon and chant poetry? ”

"I promise you." Gu Yan smiled calmly, but did not answer. It's a bit of a mystery to seek. When Agent Cui saw this expression, he couldn't guess Gu Yan's mind for a while. I had to pick up some nice ones again. Only then did Gu Yan slowly speak: "This house is quite good. Seeing the joy on Agent Cui's face, Gu Yan slowly continued: "Such a good house, has no one taken a fancy to it for so long?" "There was already a faint amount of dust on the tables in this room. According to the convention, this kind of rented house, the owner is not there, and the intermediary will always send someone to roughly clean it. And this house, apparently, the market is not very good.

Hearing this question, Agent Cui was shocked for a moment, but smiled again: "Xianggong, you are really like a torch, you can't hide it, why you can't rent it out here, there are some reasons." Seeing that Gu Yan listened carefully, Agent Cui said again: "The owner of this house is a bold person from the south, and the asking price is not high, but this house is rented, and there are several requirements: first, he wants an elegant character who is educated and motivated, so as not to spoil this yard, and second, this house, he is only away from Beijing for a few years, and he will still come back." The contract must be signed for at least three years. The third is that if the house is rented out, the tenant shall not change the garden. That's all there is to it. I think you are a rare and elegant person, this house is rented to you, it is worth it! ”

Gu Yan understood why this house couldn't be rented. Who doesn't want to pass the provincial test here? Besides, those who have won the jinshi have not many people who stay in Beijing. In this case, it is obviously more cost-effective to rent a short-term lease such as a guest house, and if an official enters Beijing, there is no guarantee that he will be able to stay in Beijing for three years. And the middle and high-level officials who can stay in the capital for a long time may not be able to look at this house, this house is spacious for Gu Yan, but it is too small for officials who have become families, have groups of wives and concubines, and keep singers. If you don't get high or low, this house is naturally unwanted.

Gu Yan looked at the person in front of him, and it seemed that he was telling the truth, since this house was not a hidden danger, Gu Yan was naturally relieved. So he smiled and said, "How much does this house cost?" ”

Listening to the number reported by Agent Cui, Gu Yan nodded secretly, although Gu Yan had just come to Bianjing, he also inquired a little about the approximate price before coming. The price is fair. I secretly calculated whether the remaining money after renting the house was enough, and after finding that it was suitable, I signed the contract happily. Both of them were happy in their hearts. Gu Yan finally found a house that suits him, while Agent Cui finally rented out the house with his thoughts. After all, the cleaning of this house has to be sent, not to mention that there are some flowers planted in this yard, although they are not carefully cared for, but they can't all be let die. It's really troublesome. Renting it out also saves you a lot of trouble. The two got along well, and in the end, I heard that Gu Yan confirmed it, and recommended a few hard-working and down-to-earth mother-in-law and domestic servants, Gu Yan did not shirk, and picked a few among them.

When I returned to the inn, I hired a few more carriages, moved some miscellaneous items in, and bought some daily necessities. Gu Yan can be regarded as settling down. As soon as he settled down, Gu Yan couldn't read quietly, he was a little tired from going to Bianjing yesterday, and he rested early, although there are many things today, but his spirit is still good, the most famous Bianjing night market in the Song Dynasty, wouldn't it be a pity not to take a look?