"Sang Hong sheep? Why, you've been getting close to him lately?" Emperor Wu of Han frowned slightly.

The ancient emperors did not like the courtiers under them to form parties for personal gain.

Why?

Because the ministers are getting closer, the power is gathered, which will affect the imperial power. Emperors such as Emperor Liu Che and Zhu Yuanzhang of the Han Dynasty, the courtiers under them, are loyal, but they still have to be killed!

When Huo Guang heard Emperor Wu of Han's question, he was not afraid, but said indifferently: "It's not that the minister wants to get very close to Sang Hongyang, but the minister likes to make money, once he thinks of a way to make money, this Sang Danong will come over when he smells it."

"That's how paper is produced."

"It's the same when you open a restaurant."

Hearing Huo Guang's words, a smile appeared on Emperor Wu of Han's face.

Originally.

Huo Guang was willing to hand over the paper-making technique, and he and Sang Hongyang joined forces to coax Huo Guang.

But.

As soon as he thought of this papermaking, Emperor Wu of Han immediately became unhappy on his face, and scolded: "Sang Hongyang, this guy, has a bad idea. It is said that paper can reach about 10% of the national tax revenue, but now that a year has passed, the state's money increased by paper is not enough for the salt and iron official camp!"

Truly!

Since Huo Guang told Sang Hongyang about the method of papermaking.

The production volume of this paper can keep up, but the sales volume is always not good.

Don't look at the good sales in Chang'an City.

But after leaving Chang'an, no matter how cheap the price of paper is, it can't sell much.

None of them.

It's just that there are too few people who read and write in this era, most of them are toiling people, and there are very few people who can come into contact with the six arts.

So.

Faced with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's complaints, Huo Guang said lightly: "Your Majesty, the minister believes that the sales of paper are mainly for promotion reasons, and have little to do with Sang Danong."

However.

Emperor Wu of Han waved his hand and said, "Since you have recommended Sang Hongyang so much, then call him over and have a look."

Thereupon.

In this room, Sang Hongyang, who was enjoying the banquet, was summoned by His Majesty.

It's strange to say.

Sang Hongyang was suddenly summoned, and it was as if he had prepared in advance, and the questions asked by His Majesty, the old fox actually answered them all.

At last.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, was moved by him, and began to interrogate about the money bank, saying, "Hongyang, you said that this money is good, the money is lent out, if those people don't return it, what will happen?"

In modern times, there are old men.

In ancient times, was there no such despicable person?

The answer is obvious, yes.

And.

The founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang is this kind of person.

Sang Hongyang immediately said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, if you borrow money, you must first review it to see if the other party has the ability to return it in the future, and then it will be allocated!"

But Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, still frowned and said, "Then how can you guarantee that others will find money to borrow money?"

Sang Hongyang continued: "This needs to be related to the house built by Huo Yilang."

"Housing? What house?" Emperor Wu of Han was stunned at the moment.

Thereupon.

Huo Guang reminded loudly: "Your Majesty, you forgot, some time ago, I asked you to circle four places outside the city, which are used to build houses in a centralized manner."

Emperor Wu of Han frowned and asked, "How is the house built?"

Huo Guang replied: "At present, the houses in the north are being repaired, but they have just begun, and they are still small in scale, so they have not been completed."

Emperor Wu of Han raised his eyebrows and asked, "Then what does this money have to do with the house?"

Sang Hongyang replied at this time: "Your Majesty, houses are expensive, and ordinary people can't afford them, so the money bank can let these people buy houses in advance. The price is to pay back some of the money on time in the future."

Emperor Wu of Han still didn't understand, so he asked again, "The people can't afford Huo Yi

Why do you have to buy the house that Lang built?"

"This..." Sang Hongyang was slightly speechless, and after glancing at Huo Guang, he said to Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, "Your Majesty, it's better to ask Huo Yilang about this matter, after all, the house builder doesn't understand, these are made by Huo Yilang."

Thereupon.

Emperor Wu of Han's gaze turned to Huo Guang.

Huo Guang had no choice but to fool Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty again with the words that fooled Sang Hongyang last time.

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of Han was still puzzled and asked, "In this way, if I open a money shop, won't all the money be in your hands?"

Boy.

The words of Sang Hongyang in front of the relationship were all in vain.

Huo Guang immediately explained: "Your Majesty, the money is not to the minister, but to wait for the buyer to repay. The money earned by the minister is only the money for the house sold by the minister, after all, the minister hired a group of agricultural workers to work, and he also had to pay!"

"As for money making money, it's waiting for the buyer to repay."

"Generally speaking, after deducting the principal amount lent, the money bank makes as much money as the minister makes from selling the house."

It is really not an easy thing to fool Your Majesty.

In fact, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was right.

The money lent out by the money bank went to Huo Guang's pocket.

It's just that the relationship has changed slightly.

What does merchant mean? To put it simply, it's a second-tier dealer, a middleman!

Everyone hates middlemen, why?

Because the difference is too much.

The money bank acts as a middleman, but he is a middleman who can provide money.

And Huo Guang has become a producer in it.

After listening to Huo Guang's explanation, Emperor Wu of Han frowned slightly and said, "Huo Guang, what you said is very good, but the problem is, the matter of money and houses cannot be completed overnight, right? What do I think, I'm afraid it's even more difficult than promoting paper, this far water can't save the near fire!"

Doubts about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che.

Huo Guang immediately replied, "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed not something that can be completed overnight."

"But it doesn't matter."

"It can be promoted slowly, just right, isn't there a drawback to the policy of the salt and iron official camp?"

"You can slowly transition from the salt and iron official camp to the money bank policy, so that Your Majesty does not have to worry about the lack of money in the treasury, and you don't have to worry about the moths hollowing out the salt and iron!"

now

Emperor Wu of Han's face was cloudy, and Huo Guang couldn't figure out the emperor's thoughts.

After glancing at each other, the two didn't dare to say anything.

Then.

The hussar general, who had been standing beside him and had not spoken, spoke, "Your Majesty, the auspicious time has come, and the last time is about to marry his wife, you see?"

Emperor Wu of Han reacted at this time, and hurriedly waved his hand at Huo Quai, saying, "Oh, go, go, go!"

The words fell.

He said to Huo Guang and Sang Hongyang again, "You guys go out too, I think and think alone."

This time.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a little nostalgic for his predecessor, and if he was there, he would definitely analyze the matter of Qian Xing.

Even if Emperor Wu of Han didn't like it.

But what Yan Yi said always has some truth.

But the knife has been cut down, and it's useless to regret it!

Huo Guang and the others couldn't see what Emperor Wu of Han was thinking, and when they saw His Majesty speak, everyone had no choice but to salute and say, "No."

Let's talk.

They all quit the house.

After withdrawing, Sang Hongyang patted Huo Guang's shoulder and said, "Huo Yilang, wait a minute, Sang wants to ask, didn't you say last time that you would wait for my Han army to fight with the Hun cavalry before mentioning the matter of Qian Xing to Your Majesty?" Why did you bring it up in advance!"

Hearing Sang Hongyang's question, Huo Guang shook his head and sighed, "Sang Danong, do you know why you have been an honest servant by Your Majesty's side for more than twenty years before becoming a great farmer

Yes?"

Sang Hongyang didn't understand, and immediately shook his head.

Huo Guang continued: "Because you don't know how to be flexible, this time and that time."

"Before, there was no problem in the salt and iron official camp, and the imperial court's finances were very sufficient, and there was no problem, of course it can't be mentioned."

"But now there are some problems in the salt and iron official camp."

"Naturally, I can mention it again."

"Sang Danong, with your intelligence, you should be able to understand what Ben Yilang said, right?"

When Sang Hongyang heard this, he hurriedly nodded and replied, "I see, Huo Yilang is really smart, and Sang is ashamed of himself."

Huo Guang smiled faintly and said, "Sang Danong praised it, I will accompany my brother to pick up my relatives later, so I won't accompany you."

Sang Hongyang immediately spread his hands and said, "Okay, it's a big matter to pick up relatives, Huo Yilang, please!"

"Hmm."

Huo Guang nodded.

After separating from Sang Hongyang, he came to the hall first and met his cheap father Huo Zhongru.

At this time, Huo Zhongru still had a drooping expression, as if he was very annoyed why he was talking nonsense and offended His Majesty.

This time.

The futures of his two sons were ruined by him.

After Huo Guang came over.

Huo Zhongru hurriedly asked, "How is it, Guang'er, does Your Majesty want to cure our Huo family's crimes?" It doesn't matter if you cure your father's sins alone, I'm afraid it will affect both of you."

looked at Huo Zhongru's scared look.

Huo Guang didn't go around in circles, and waved his hand directly: "Don't worry, father, Your Majesty has no intention of punishing the crime."

"Calling me in to discuss something."

"Of course, I can't tell you anything, after all, these things are not easy to disclose."

As soon as Huo Zhongru heard that His Majesty did not intend to punish the crime, he immediately relieved his heart.

Then he praised His Majesty as the King of Sainthood.

It's a pity.

His Majesty could not listen to his praise.

In fact!

Huo Zhongru didn't offend Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the first place, although His Majesty pretended that the Marquis of Pingyang was exposed by him, but he didn't say anything bad, and even asked His Majesty to go to the Le Restaurant for a banquet without knowing it.

As for the back, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was angry.

It was purely because Huo Zhongru didn't know which nerve was wrong, and he actually mentioned the salt and iron official camp in front of His Majesty.

The life in Chang'an City is magnificent, so the problem of the salt and iron official camp does not affect the people above.

And the kind of people living under Pingyang County were miserable by the salt and iron official camp. It costs a lot of money to buy farm tools, and it is not always possible to buy good goods, and there are various restrictions on buying salt.

Huo Zhongru is like this, he is still a little official in Pingyang County!

Still troubled by it.

Not to mention the other powerless people.

Huo Zhongru criticized the salt and iron official camp, or sprayed in front of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the initiator!

Your Majesty can not be angry!

Fortunately, those who don't know are not guilty, and His Majesty didn't think about any crime to deal with Huo Zhongru.

After comforting the cheap father, Huo Guang said, "Dad, I won't tell you, my brother urged me to accompany him to pick up his relatives!"

"Well, let's go, let's go."

Huo Zhongru's voice trembled a little.

Seem.

For the rest of his life, he still felt a little uneasy.

Out of the General's Mansion, Huo Guang found his brother, and at the same time, he asked someone to carry a private eight-carry, ready to go here to welcome Sun Ying back.

Weddings in the Han Dynasty?

There is no rigid requirement for eight sedan chairs, not even such a sedan chair.

It was not until the Song Dynasty that there was the term sedan chair.

But.

The prototype of the sedan chair still exists, which can be traced back to the distant Xia Dynasty.

"Shangshu" has said that it has been inherited for four years, and it has been published with the mountain.

Four years

What does that mean?

Ma Qian of Taishi Company once explained in the "Historical Records", saying that it is "a boat on water, a car on land, a sled on mud, and a mountain on a sled", and this is the prototype of the sedan chair.

The eight-lift sedan chair prepared by Huo Guang was naturally prepared for his sister-in-law who had not passed through the door.

He and his brother Hou Huo went to illness, and they naturally rode on horses when they went here. Although Huo Guang Liuyi is not good at everything, riding a horse is not a big problem.

When he accompanied the imperial doctor to Zhao State, Huo Guang rode a horse.

Not to mention now.

The two brothers each rode a horse, and their handsome looks won the attention of a girl on the streets of Chang'an.

Han dynasty.

Girls are different from women from other dynasties and are very open.

Naturally, he is bold.

Huo Quzhi didn't care about these glances, but turned his head to Huo Guang and asked, "What's going on with this sedan chair, Huo Guang, why do we get it if we don't take the mountain road?" Is there such a rule for marrying in the Han Dynasty?"

Huo Guang explained: "Brother, although there was no rule before, but since us, there has been."

"Hey, hey."

"Don't say anything else, brother, let me tell you, this means of transportation I invented will become popular in Chang'an and even other places in the future."

Why is the sedan chair, a means of transportation that relies on human power, popular?

Because the ancient city was too small.

Even in an imperial capital like Chang'an, there are only twenty or thirty thousand people living in it.

The dignitaries, including His Majesty, traveled, in horse-drawn carriages.

Horse-drawn carriages are good for long distances, like traveling around the city, sometimes crowded, and even faster than walking.

The sedan chair was naturally used.

Huo Guang wants to sell the sedan chair as a means of transportation, so the first thing is publicity. There is no doubt that the wedding of the hussar general Huo Quai's illness is undoubtedly the best publicity for the sedan chair.

And!

Eight sedan chairs, as soon as I heard it, I had a lot of face.

The group arrived here to have fun.

According to the pre-design, the elder brother dismounted, entered the restaurant, and first talked to the guests who were going to the banquet in this restaurant.

And then.

picked up Sun Ying and sent him into the eight-lift sedan chair prepared by Huo Guang.

It's just that.

In the process?

Huo Guang didn't expect his wife to cry so much.

This made Huo Guang dumbfounded, and asked, "Mother, my brother is getting married, why are you crying?"

However.

Mrs. Huo explained: "You have to cry, when the bride gets married, how can the mother's family not cry. Although Sun Ying has been lonely since she was a child, but if she marries from us, then I, Mrs. Huo, will naturally cry for her mother."

Forehead???

Is there such a statement?

Huo Guang didn't know, then shook his head and said, "Mother, then you cry slowly, my son is going back to the General's Mansion with my brother."

But at this time, Mrs. Huo grabbed him and said, "Wait a minute!"

Huo Guang turned his head and frowned slightly, "Mother, you, what else is going on?"

Mrs. Huo looked angry at this time, and said, "Mother asks you, what's the matter with Sang Meiren, the daughter of Sang Danong? She said to her mother, you are lighter than her!"

"What? Am I slighting her?"