As the house began to be sold to foreign merchants, Cho Hyo-seok also announced that those shops that had been built would officially accept the lease of maritime merchants. Some maritime merchants who have not bought a house naturally do not want to miss the rental of shops.

Compared to the sale price of residential houses, the rent of shops is not high. It's just that each tenant needs to pay a one-time rent for three years. After three years, there is a right of first refusal to renew the lease, but the tenant is not allowed to sublease on his own.

In short, these shops and maritime merchants lease only the right to operate, but not the right to transfer. And every merchant, after submitting the rent, must register with the Ministry of Industry for the goods they handle.

At that time, New South City will gather some merchants of similar varieties according to the goods they sell. In this way, merchants who come to New South City to buy goods can also shop around and buy the best goods.

For this model similar to the commercial street of later generations, it is also the first one created by Zhao Xiaoxi. But even so, those maritime merchants are more aware that this commercial street will inevitably gather merchants in the future.

The merchants who rented the shop, taking the key given to them by the Ministry of Works, began to find craftsmen to renovate the shop. In addition, they arranged for people to hurry back inland and transport the goods they sold to the island.

At this time, the congratulatory fleet from the Wa Kingdom was escorted by the Navy of New South City. Finally arrived at Shinnanjo, led by Fujiwara Tokiyori, a close minister of the contemporary Emperor Horikawa.

Knowing that the Japanese were coming, Zhao Xiaoxi also used the busy affairs as an excuse to dry the team from the Japanese Kingdom in the inn of Xinnancheng for three days. In the past three days, the intelligence officers under Zhao Xiaoxi have found out the details of their team.

In the face of the confusion of the Ministry of Rites Tian Youfu, why didn't he immediately meet with these officials of the Fanbang State. Zhao Xiaoxi didn't tell him either, this Japanese country is also his future. A target that must be eradicated.

said very directly: "Master Tian, you just need to remember that they can move freely in this New South City." However, they are forbidden to enter and leave any place outside of New South City. However, we can let them go in and see more often. ”

It is clear that the Wa Kingdom is a large silver mining country. However, due to the limited level of excavation at present, some of the island's famous gold and silver mining areas are still in an unexplored state. And these are all the wealth that Zhao Xiaoxi plans to lead his troops to mine in the future.

I understand that the Wa Kingdom at this time was a Heian period, and the prestige of the emperor was established. On the whole, the situation of the Japanese state is relatively stable today, and there are some trade contacts with the Great Song Dynasty.

It's just that this kind of trade is more carried out by private merchants. Governments in both countries didn't pay much attention. And many maritime merchants know that when they go to the Japanese country to do business, ordinary goods can be sold at a high price there.

Fujiwara Shiyori, who came to Ryukyu Island, also sighed at this great Song prince, and his methods really made him feel emotional. In a short period of time, a city was built here. The most important thing is that it is on a deserted island.

From the invitation received. During the time when the emperor sent him over to take a look, Fujiwara Tokiyori also understood. About the situation on Ryukyu Island. Some pirates from the Wa Kingdom have also been here, but in the eyes of the pirates, this is a very barren place.

But now that Fujiwara has entered the new South Castle, he feels that the scale of this new city and the prosperity of the city. Even more than their imperial city. It's going to be a bit lively. Throughout the new city, you can see busy Song people and new buildings everywhere.

In particular, I learned that the prince of the Great Song Dynasty was here, and he also opened an official mansion. And there is a special Ministry of Rites to entertain these officials of the state. Fujiwara Shilai also felt that the ambition of this Great Song prince was not small.

Over the years, there have been many Great Song merchant ships that have been protected by the skeleton pirate group and who went to the Wa Kingdom to trade. But when they went to sea, they found that this pirate group had turned into the navy of New South City.

The tall warship, as well as the naval costumes and weapons of the water, looked extremely envious to the Japanese sailors and samurai who accompanied them. It is more clear that when it comes to naval combat strength, this navy under this prince is only afraid that no one can match it.

The Japanese people who are good at learning and stealing teachers have not been wandering around in Xinnancheng in the past three days. I also learned that this prince was able to build such a big city so quickly, more because he made something that could stick to the bricks and soil.

It's a pity that this thing called cement, they can't touch it at all. Even they went to the construction site that is currently under construction and found that the cement was under the supervision of a special person, and they didn't know anything about the production from there.

What made Fujiwara Tokiyori feel even more eye-opening was the new South City Mall that had begun to open to the public. There are a dazzling array of goods inside, and Fujiwara Shilai is dazzled by it, and he thinks that everything here can be sold at a sky-high price when he gets it to the Japanese country.

Looking at Tian Youfu, who was accompanying him, Fujiwara Tokiyori said very respectfully: "Lord Tian, I don't know if we can buy the goods in this building?" If we buy it, what will it cost? ”

Hearing that Fujiwara Shiyori wanted to buy something, Tian Youfu smiled and said, "Mr. Fujiwara, when this shop opens its door, it is naturally going to do business." It's just that our shop sells things, which is a little different from other places.

If you are buying a single item, the price can be expensive. If it is purchased in batches, then the price will be relatively cheaper. I wonder what Mr. Fujiwara, you like? ”

In response to Tian Youfu's answer, Fujiwara Shiyori picked up a small mirror and said very carefully: "Lord Tian, I don't know how valuable such a mirror is?" Is there any difference in price between buying one and buying ten? ”

Tian Youfu said very happily: "This kind of hand mirror, I believe that except for New South City, other places can't buy it even if you have money." If you buy only one piece, it will sell for a hundred taels of silver. If there are ten pieces, the unit price can be reduced to eighty taels. ”

Compared with the price of the Great Song Dynasty, the price here in Xinnancheng is all in silver. This one hundred taels, getting the Great Song Dynasty is one hundred times. This price is certainly expensive for ordinary people, but it doesn't seem to be a big deal for rich people.

Hearing that a mirror would sell for a hundred taels, Fujiwara Shiyori also looked a little painful. Just as he was about to pay for it, Tian Youfu said with a smile: "Mr. Fujiwara, if you plan to use this mirror yourself, then don't buy it."

In order to thank you for coming, as long as you participate in the inauguration ceremony of the new city and the foreign friends who wish the wedding, you will give some small gifts. As far as I know, there should be this kind of mirror in the gift. ”

As soon as he heard this mirror, it could be used as a return gift to earn money for free, and Fujiwara Tokiyori also sighed, this prince of the Great Song Dynasty is really rich! But at this time, Tian Youfu took him to a dresser.

Looking at this finely made dresser, Tian Youfu said with a smile: "Mr. Fujiwara, it is rare to come to New South City this time. If you really want to bring something for the emperor, I recommend this dresser to you.

Presumably, Mr. Fujiwara also has a family, and if you think about this kind of dresser, if it were given to the emperor's empress, she must also feel Mr. Fujiwara's loyalty! In addition, the perfume in this dresser is also unique! ”

Perfume! Under Fujiwara's incomprehensible eyes, Tian Youfu pulled the dresser open. He took out two glass bottles from inside, which looked clear and translucent. Uncork the bottle and pour out a little of the cyan liquid inside.

Suddenly, a fresh fragrance immediately filled the tip of the nose. Whether it is this bottle or this perfume, it is something that Fujiwara Tokiyori has never seen. For a while, he also felt that if this thing was dedicated to the emperor, he was afraid that it would also please the emperor's concubine.

It's just that Fujiwara Tokiyori knows that this kind of thing is not cheap. Immediately said: "Tian Da, I don't know what the price of these things is?" ”

Tian Youfu smiled and said: "It's not expensive, it's also a hundred taels, but it's a hundred taels of gold!" ”

A dresser of 100 gold, the price made Fujiwara Tokiyori gasp. If this hundred taels of gold are exchanged for grain, I am afraid that it will have to be transported like a ship! It's really scary!

But at this moment, Tian Youfu said like a salesman: "Mr. Fujiwara, this price sounds a bit expensive, but compared to gaining the emperor's trust, how can it be exchanged for money."

Look at this two-foot-long mirror, and this one-of-a-kind glass bottle and perfume. If you change to another place, even if you have more money, I'm afraid you won't be able to buy it! If this thing is dedicated to the emperor, it must be a great achievement! ”

When Fujiwara Tokiyori heard this, he also felt a little moved. However, he knew that this time he was on an envoy to the Ryukyus, and he didn't bring much gold and silver. A large part of them will be given as a congratulatory gift to Zhao Xiaoxi, the prince of the Great Song Dynasty!

Just thinking of Tian Youfu's agitation, he could only say: "Lord Tian, can this table and this perfume be sold separately?" ”

In order to reduce the cost, Fujiwara Tokiyori felt that it was better to bring this bottle of perfume back with this table. After all, the price of 100 gold is indeed a bit unaffordable!

In this regard, Tian Youfu is also a businessman, so he naturally knows what Fujiwara Shilai has in mind. He smiled and said, "Mr. Fujiwara, I'm really sorry. The fragrance must be sold with a dresser, and there is not much stock in the store at the moment.

Mr. may not know that two days ago, two Korean merchants bought four of them in one go. In addition, the merchants of the Great Song Dynasty also bought a few. Nowadays, there is not much stock in the shop.

After two days, Ma Yiguo and Li Chaoguo's mission arrived, but I am afraid that they will also buy it. If you miss this opportunity, Mr. Fujiwara will have to wait for half a year if he wants to buy it again. So, what a rare opportunity! ”

Regarding Tian Youfu's words, Fujiwara Shiyori felt that the other party must not be telling the truth. But it is also clear that when the mission of any country arrives at this kind of thing, it will pay for it and give it back to the king.

If the envoys of other countries had bought one for the king, he had come early but had not bought it. Let the emperor know, I'm afraid that he will also think that he is not doing well. Thinking of this, he finally gritted his teeth and nodded, and decided to buy this luxury item! (To be continued......)