Chapter 174: Longevity Ointment
"My lord, spare my life, the four of them are indeed the Oiran of the Famous Ying Tianfu, and they are also the red card of this Fenghualou, if you are not satisfied, there is still one thing in the small one, which will definitely satisfy you!"
The shopkeeper's chest rose and fell violently, coughing up the choked wine, and complaining bitterly.
"Get it quickly, if you can't satisfy the two princes, you will definitely demolish this Fenghua Building!"
Zhao Si let go of the shopkeeper and snorted coldly.
"Please wait a few adults, what are you doing, hurry up and let me out, shameful thing."
The shopkeeper glared at the four oirans, and then looked at the faces of several people, and their faces were full of flattery.
About a quarter of an hour later.
"A few adults have been waiting for a long time, this thing is called longevity cream, it is the only rare thing in this Fenghualou, and those nobles in Tianfu have no way to buy it."
The shopkeeper hunched over, carried a wooden box, and walked into the private room.
"Open."
Zhu Gaoxu commanded in a strange accent.
The shopkeeper opened the wooden box and saw three copper smoking guns in it.
Under the cigarette gun, there were pieces of palm-sized black solids, Lin Hao picked up a piece, put it to the tip of his nose, and a strong choking breath came to his face, and he sneezed involuntarily.
"How do you eat this?"
Lin Hao reacted immediately, co-authoring this longevity paste is opium, no wonder it is said that the momentum is greater than cigarettes, this substance is extremely addictive, no matter how strong the willpower is, it can't resist, and it's no wonder that cigarettes are unsalable.
I once looked through ancient books, which recorded that during the Han Dynasty, opium entered China, but at that time it was only used as medicine, and the quantity was particularly rare.
Now it is openly sold in Yingtianfu, and it must have been planted on a large scale.
Lin Hao suddenly thought that Wang Ben was injured by the Westerner with a firearm before, and the strange flowers of the Western Regions planted in the house, the bewitching flowers, and the rich smell needed to be taken care of.
There is no need to think about it, what Shen Wan planted in Zhixingfang must be the poppies!
"My lord, this thing is not for eating, see me try it for you."
The shopkeeper used a knife to pry a small piece from the solid, stuffed it into the cigarette gun he carried with him, lit it with a fire fold, and took a puff of it, his face full of enjoyment.
The quality of longevity paste is also divided into three grades, and the price is extremely high, even if he is the shopkeeper of this Fenghualou, relying on that little salary, he can only afford the most inferior longevity cream.
On weekdays, I watched those old men smoking the best longevity cream, and I was so envious in my heart, thinking that one day, I would have to taste it, what it was like.
"This thing is so novel, and the smell is slightly sweet."
Zhu Gaoxu was immediately aroused by curiosity, and when he picked up the pipe, he wanted to learn from it.
"Don't back down yet!"
Lin Hao scolded.
"If you have any other commands, just call me!"
The shopkeeper arched his hand towards a few people, and then withdrew from the private room, but the corners of his mouth were outlined.
As long as they smoke it a few more times, these natives of the vassal kingdom will not be able to honestly offer all the silver with both hands.
"What are you doing!?"
The cigarette gun that Zhu Gaoxu had just lit was slapped away by Lin Hao.
"This palace has also heard that smoking this thing is like climbing into a fairyland, soaring through the clouds, so comfortable, I just want to taste it, what is the difference between this thing and the cigarettes of our tobacco division, and whether it is as expressive as the rumors say."
Zhu Gaoxu was completely confused by Lin Hao's sudden move, and he didn't know why.
"If this thing is contaminated, your life will be ruined, first it will destroy your body, wear down your will, and finally be completely controlled by this longevity ointment, and end up ruined."
"If you let me know that if you touch this thing, you will cut off your robe and break your righteousness, and you will never get along with each other in old age!"
Lin Hao tugged on Zhu Gaoxu's shoulder, and said with a cold look in his eyes.
"Is this really that powerful?"
Zhu Gaoxu had never seen Lin Hao lose his temper like this, and he was shocked in his heart, knowing that Brother Lin would definitely not deceive himself, and threw it to the ground, still with a palpitation.
"If this tumor is not eradicated, it will not take much time, and the entire Ming Dynasty will no longer have a single soldier available, no one will work in the fields, the merchants have no intention of doing business, and everyone will lie in this pipe and sink endlessly."
Lin Hao's eyes had a killing intent, if it was really Zhu Gaochi's doing, then he wouldn't have to live anymore.
The dignified Prince of the Ming Dynasty, if he doesn't want to forge ahead, he will bring this scourge into the Ming Dynasty!
"Fortunately, Brother Lin is here, otherwise he would have fallen for him."
Zhu Gaoxu's heart palpitated, and he stepped on the opium that fell to the ground again.
……
Inside the private room.
Yao Ji, the commander of Jinyi Wei, and Zhang Han, a member of the ministry, sat around the tea table, and a thick pile of silver tickets was stacked on the tea table.
"Lord Zhang, according to your instructions, I have given the best longevity paste to the princes from the two feudal kingdoms."
The shopkeeper said in a low voice.
"Pay attention to their residence in Yingtianfu, what should you do next, you don't need this official to teach you, right?"
Zhang Han took out two of the silver tickets and stuffed them into the sleeve of the shopkeeper.
"The little ones understand, no matter how much they want this longevity ointment."
The shopkeeper immediately showed a knowing smile.
"Master Zhang, let's do this business behind the back of the East Palace, there really won't be a problem?"
After the shopkeeper left, Yao Ji asked tentatively.
"Lord Yao, what do you think people live for?"
Zhang Han said quietly.
"Of course, it is for the sake of power, to be above the ten thousand people under that person."
A flash of greed flashed in Yao Ji's eyes.
"No, no, what about the power leaning towards the government and the opposition, Lord Liu Guan is not exactly the lesson of the past, the book of the Ministry of Rites, ranked Jiuqing, His Majesty wants him to die, he will die."
"Silver, only silver is the most important, in just half a moon, the silver on this desk is no less than 200,000 taels."
"If you rely on power and greed for ink, I'm afraid it will be difficult to sleep and eat, but we earn it by doing business, and no one can find fault with it."
"Corrupt officials and corrupt officials, it is difficult to escape death, Lord Jin Chun's sleeves are clean, iron-faced and selfless, what about the official worship of the criminal department, do you know that just a few days ago, his eldest son lost his fortune in the gambling house, and now he can only live by selling his ancestral property."
Zhang Han tasted the tea and said meaningfully.
"If you think about it carefully, how can the East Palace not get along with the silver, this longevity paste business is only in Yingtianfu, it is so prosperous, if it can be like the tobacco division, all over the Ming Dynasty, how much silver can you earn in a day."
"At that time, we will be the right-hand men of the East Palace, even if we no longer serve the East Palace, it will be enough for us to live the second half of our lives without worrying about food and clothing."
"What's more, we now have Westerners behind us, if the East Palace wants to make trouble, it will have to buy firearms from Westerners, and they definitely don't dare to attack us easily."
"So Lord Yao, you can put these silver tickets in your pocket with peace of mind."
The corners of Zhang Han's mouth outlined a curvature, dividing the silver ticket into two piles, one of which was pushed in front of Yao Ji.
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"How do the two princes feel about this longevity ointment?"
The shopkeeper saw Lin Hao and the three of them coming down from the attic, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask.
"It's really wonderful, look at it!"
Lin Hao smiled and patted the shopkeeper's shoulder.
"This is the reward given to you by His Royal Highness the Prince!"
Zhao Si hurriedly took out a 10,000 taels of Huibaotong treasure banknotes from his sleeve and stuffed it into the shopkeeper's hand.
"Thank you to the two princes, a small gift has been prepared for the two of you in the carriage, if you run out, come to the little one at any time."
The shopkeeper's withered old face was full of smiles, so he almost knelt and licked the three of them, and his shot was 10,000 taels of silver, and he couldn't earn so much silver from working as a shopkeeper in this Fenghualou all his life.
"Shopkeeper, I'm afraid something big is going to happen!"
As soon as the carriage left, a man ran down from the private room in a panic, still holding a few pieces of longevity ointment.
"What kind of system is it to be reckless!"
The shopkeeper glared at the guy, he didn't have a good air, if this was seen by the two princes, wouldn't it be a loss of face.
"The little one went to clean up the private room, and found that the longevity ointment of those guest officers had not moved at all, and was even thrown on the ground, but the previous guest officers were not willing to waste anything, and the villain felt that there must be something strange in it."
The guy said.
"What, I haven't moved at all, it's broken now, hurry up and follow me to see what the origin of these people is!"
The shopkeeper felt a little bad in his heart, and ordered the men to come to the carriage.
The carriage drove all the way into the inner city until it reached the front of the Daming Palace.
Lin Hao, who had lost his disfigurement, stepped down from the carriage.
"I've seen Your Highness, Lord Lin, what is the matter with entering the palace this time?"
Jin Wuwei Zhonglang greeted Lu Shufeng and asked.
"Meet my father and the emperor, and have important matters to discuss."
Zhu Gaoxu pursed his lips, and when he returned to the palace, he could be stopped by this Jin Wuwei.
"Your Majesty is now in secret talks with the two kings of Chengguo and Shu, and the edict decrees that no one is allowed to enter the palace, and asks His Royal Highness for forgiveness."
Lu Xuanfeng said with a sad face.
"This matter is very important, and I also ask Zhonglang to report it."
Zhu Gaoxu said patiently.
"Your Highness, don't be embarrassed, Your Majesty has ordered it, and no one will see it."
Lu Shufeng shook his head, and the spear in his hand hit the ground.
……
"What should I do now?"
The shopkeeper of Fenghualou, who was hiding in the shadows, directly sat on the ground with weak legs, and sat on the ground, Fenghualou is the property of the East Palace, and His Royal Highness and the priest of the country sneaked in disguise, most likely to attack the East Palace.
"Shopkeeper, let's hurry up and report this matter to the owner."
The guy was frightened and stunned, and he hesitated.
"Shut up, while they haven't made a move yet, let's hurry up, for the sake of you who have been with me for so many years, this hundred taels of silver tickets will be given to you."
The shopkeeper thought slightly, took out his savings over the years from his sleeve and stuffed it into the hands of his fellows.
The previous 100,000 taels of silver ticket was hidden by himself, as long as the silver was redeemed, he would be safe for the rest of his life, so why do these headless things again.
After making up his mind, the shopkeeper drove the carriage and went straight to the inner city Huibaotong branch.