Chapter 107: Yangzhou Thin Horse, Huizhou Salt Merchant

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Lin Ruhai continued to smile and asked, "How do you think it should be changed?" ”

"The implementation of salt introduction, the imperial court called the outline of salt.

Since the Northern Ming Dynasty, there has been a salt introduction.

The salt business was unimpeded and gradually evolved into a private business.

Business pavilions and guest pavilions are all over the two Huai.

If they are offended, they will strike immediately.

When the salt merchants strike the market, the common people will rebel.

The salt of several provinces in Shandong also depends on the two Huai, which can be said to be of great importance. ”

Therefore, the younger generation believes that the Holy One has a powerful reform.

Why not change the salt to the ticket salt, and make every effort to collect and control the government.

The city should not be without business, but if it is for the livelihood.

There are only unregistered stove households in the salt field, and they are miserable.

Why not give it to the peddlers and pawns, and the poor peasants enter the salt works.

Operate with a ticket, and the government destroys taxes (collects taxes).

As long as they don't know, wait for them to find out.

There is no way to get it back......"

Finish the thoughts in your heart in one go.

Jia Cong took a sip of tea, pointed to the porcelain vase on the case and said, "Auntie, put the frog in warm water."

It is unconscious, waiting for the water to boil.

It can't escape, it can only wait for death. ”

After Lin Ruhai heard this, his lifeless eyes suddenly lit up.

staring at this brother-in-law's concubine, dragging his sick body, he cheered up and stroked his beard.

"Changing the outline salt to ticket salt, isn't that a change of soup and not a change of medicine?"

"Not really."

Jia Cong blinked treacherously: "Auntie, the main thing that the ticket salt suppresses is the price of salt.

The price of salt plummeted, and the government tightened.

Isn't it the court and the people who benefit? ”

Lin Ruhai's beard was more than a foot long.

His white right hand, which was wiping his beard, stopped suddenly.

looked at Jia Cong and was silent.

In this way, it is not difficult to imagine the fate of those salt merchants.

"Chests full of gold, chests full of silver, and in the blink of an eye, beggars are slandered.

And Jia Cong in front of him said that he had no pity or sympathy. ”

Lin Ruhai said in his heart: "Although this son is smart, he is too treacherous......"

"Officialdom and official business affect the whole body, and you still know too little now.

I was tired from the journey, and I rested in our house for a few days.

Grinding Shiwen, I'll explain things later. ”

Lin Ruhai did not answer, and changed the topic lightly.

Jia Cong retreated and sighed secretly: "Lin Ruhai is a vested interest.

Maybe it has something to do with the big salt merchants.

Otherwise, why don't you dare to give it a go?

Scholars, scholars, what a hypocritical group.

No wonder Chongzhen said: Wenchen everyone can kill ......."

Jia Lian of the Red Mansion later said that it would be nice if he made a few more millions.

The money for the construction of the Grand View Garden was not allocated by the royal family.

It is conceivable that Lin Ruhai got it by patrolling the salt imperial history.

A seven-rank official.

A year's worth of money plus incorruptible silver will never exceed one hundred taels.

And Lin Ruhai sits on the Jiangnan garden.

Assets up to millions.

How can it not be corrupt or bribed?

The so-called wind and snow moon in ancient times.

Only belonging to a very small number of privileged classes!

The vast majority of people are not having a good time.

When the salt officials and salt merchants spent money and whitewashed the peace.

The stove households, porters, stewards, and fallen people of the salt works are under their surveillance.

It is forbidden to boil private salt.

The porter carries 300 catties at a time, and travels dozens of times a day.

It's only a thousand dollars, and maybe he'll die the next moment.

Ordinary people also do not get affordable and pertinent salt prices.

What a fucked up society.

.......

Lin Ruhai went back to the bedroom and lay down, thinking about it and couldn't make up his mind.

At the beginning, Jia Yucun was recommended to Jia Zheng by him.

Najiayu Village is currently on the road.

In Yingtianfu, he helped Xue Pan conceal the murder charge.

Fly camp dog gou, corpse vegetarian meal.

Lin Daiyu personally served the decoction.

Lin Ruhai looked at her daughter softly.

"Yu'er has been in Beijing for several years, thanks to your grandmother's care.

My father asks you, do you like that Jia Cong? ”

For my father's sudden question.

Lin Daiyu did not see the shyness of outsiders at this time, but her heart tightened.

When my father asked this question, it was obvious that he had the intention of arranging the future.

The porcelain bowl in her hand was almost unstable, swaying and almost falling, and hung her head.

"How could my daughter think about that, and she is not old enough to talk about marriage.

And when it comes to marriage, parents are in charge. ”

Impression of Jia Cong.

Lin Daiyu herself felt weird, and that person's thinking and demeanor were also mature.

Literary talent and appearance are also counted!

But since she entered Beijing, she has eaten, slept, and sat with Baoyu.

Take care of each other, slightly without discussion, just like a childhood sweetheart in the long trunk.

It's like fate in a previous life, she has too many estrangements from Jia Cong.

I don't know each other, I don't know each other, even if it's close at hand, I feel like it's the end of the world.

Zijuan's previous reminders.

She only thought that it was Jia Cong's relatives who came to relieve her father's worries.

Lin Ruhai flipped through the "History of Confucianism" next to his pillow.

I deeply regret the talent of Lu Xiu's daughter.

Wang Siren, the father of Wang Duanshu in the late Ming Dynasty, once sighed: He gave birth to eight sons, less than one daughter.

When he was critically ill.

How Lin Ruhai hopes that Daiyu will be a man and inherit his family business.

"My father understands that you have been weak since you were a child.

Go down, and sleep for your father. ”

Wait for Daiyu to close the door and retreat.

Lin Ruhai sighed: "It's a pity that Prince Yu appointed you.

The four major families are supporting Prince Qin!

Prince Yu's name is not right, and his words are not good!

I can't arrange my daughter's affairs......"

.......

.......

Shuanghong Building in the east of Yangzhou City, there are salt merchants to entertain.

Jia Lian and Jia Cong brothers went up for sightseeing together.

The two ordered amaranth and cabbage stuffed cakes.

Called the most famous Wuyun Pavilion in Yangzhou.

Invite a few Yangzhou thin horses to talk about the fun and indulge in the sound.

The fine points called by Wuyun Pavilion have goose fat, pepper and salt, and the price is not low.

140 to 200 wen a piece.

Shuanghonglou's own baked cakes also have sugar fillings and meat fillings.

Salt merchant Shen Sanguan is wealthy.

Tell the shopkeeper to come with three copies and collect all according to the order.

Jia Cong tasted it carefully, it was delicious and delicious.

Jia Lian completely let go to eat and drink, and took off his cloak.

The double rainbow building is luxurious and beautiful, and the seat screen is separated into a private room.

Jia Lian raised his head and shouted, "Why don't you play music?" ”

"Tongzhi and Jia Xiaoxiang, please use it slowly.

Miss Caiwei will come here. ”

Shen San Stork has a triangular face, a pointed chin, wearing a cloth coat, and his hair is tied up.

The merchant was not allowed to wear silk on his face, and turned around to urge.

"It's been a long time, why can't she come?

Can't I invite you for 3,000 taels? ”

The retinue whispered: "Master, Miss Caiwei is arrogant.

Yangzhou thin horses are all this virtue, she didn't want to come.

The little ones threatened with the name of the prince of the capital.

That's when I dressed up, but I didn't pay much attention to it.

It's almost time to ......."

Shen Sanstork's face was gloomy, just a fireworks woman.

Dare to look down on us businessmen!

Cheap slut!

He cursed a few words with a gloomy face, and then turned his head and laughed.

"Please use it slowly, use it slowly.

This girl is known for being a skinny horse.

It's hard to please some ......."

"It doesn't matter."

Jia Lian smiled and was not harsh, Jia Cong looked like a good child watching from the sidelines.

After a while, the retinue came to listen again.

Shen Sanstork's face looked better, and he raised his hands to clapp.

Behind the screen, the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras suddenly sounded.

Suddenly sang a song tune with a JAC accent:

"Listening to the first shift, the drum is beating, and my heart is annoyed.

I thought about it at the beginning, what a luxury it was to have a night banquet.

Lamb in, wine poured, sheng song noisy.

Now in the lonely and deserted store, I have to get drunk village mash. ”

Ancient opera is divided into nine palaces in the north and south, with palace, business, horn, sign, feather, and change.

The seven tones of the changing palace are matched with twelve rhythms, and the eighty-four palace tones are obtained, and the north and south are divided.

The north song has a palace to the end, and the south song is not limited to the palace rhyme.

Flexibility!

But the timbre of the same flute, the sound of the piano.

The requirements are the same or the same.

The guqin is also divided into seven strings.

This woman's voice is very good, and the timbre of the dubbing is very different from that of the Kyoshi Tianqiao.

softer and more charming, this song "Hanging Branches" is sung sadly and resentfully.

"I want to sleep in the beginning, and I sleep in the gums, brocade silk.

Thinking about the beginning, who is disrespectful?

Jiuqing is called a junior, and the prime minister is a private minister.

Now the trend is declining, scattered like floating grass!

Thinking about it, in that day, the python was facing the sky......

The sound of chickens is in the month, and the moon shadow is the smoke of the grass bridge.

It's really a long distance, and I look at it and go back to the distance......."

Three sighs, one go and three brushes!

The song "Hanging Branches" was sung to tears.

Shen Sanstork was moved when he heard this, and his previous heart was gone, but he didn't forget his purpose.

"Lord Tongzhi went south this time, and he worked hard all the way.

It's not easy.

Presumably Lin Yushi is going to resign from his illness?

What do adults think of this song? ”

"Good! I can't say where it's good.

But it's good!

Jiangnan is really outstanding! ”

Jia Lian's eyes were full of surprise, and he said excitedly and said the old truth.

"Aunt Lin can't be cured, I don't have to wait for a while.

I may go back to Suzhou...... Ay.

Why don't you call Yangzhou Skinny Horse out to meet? ”

Liu Caiwei's song really lived up to her name.

Hearing this, Jia Cong also had all kinds of emotions in his past and present lives.

As soon as I heard Jia Lian's words.

Jia Cong's face sank, and he secretly shook his head and sighed: "Idiot, Jia Lian, you idiot!"

"Hanging Branches" is sung by Wei Zhongxian.

If you can't hear it, that's it.

Shen San Stork obviously doesn't mean to drink, will he invite us for no reason?

At least I'll have to get some money!

What a pig teammate......"

Shen Sanstork's eyes flashed with joy, and he raised his hands again to clap.

"Miss Caiwei, come out, these two are the grandsons of the famous prince.

This is the second master of Lian, and next to him is the third master of Cong, who is known as the first prodigy of Great Chu......"

As his words fell, the ink screen opened.

Jia Lian's eyes suddenly straightened.

A young woman with a water-green long skirt, Hangzhou eyebrow makeup, and a lying rabbit scarf walked to the banquet.

One step and three shakes, petite and exquisite.

A smile, every move.

All of them are seductive, with a pointed small chin and a charming demeanor.

The appearance of salt merchants is often too ugly, especially those from Huizhou.

Throwing money at every turn, Liu Caiwei refused in disgust.

However, the family carried it out of the state mansion.

She leans on the door and laughs, and the banquet is playful.

How dare you offend the powerful.

Her pretty face has always been indifferent and cold, and she bent her knees slightly to Jia Lian.

When he arrived in front of Jia Cong, Miaomu glanced at him slightly and bowed again.

"Lanling smiled and became famous.

But I didn't know that the son was actually a young handsome man. ”

"The girl praises it."

Jia Cong smiled appreciatively.

Not to mention, Yangzhou Skinny Horse is really seductive.

Walking, talking, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, dancing and singing.

They were all cultivated to adapt specifically to the literati.

In a way, the famous fireworks woman.

They are a hundred times more standardized in etiquette than the daughters of the boudoir.

It is most attractive to readers.

Turn.

The fireworks woman is also proud to marry a scholar and ashamed to marry a businessman.

""Hanging Branches" is sung for Wei Zhongxian, right?"

Jia Cong saw at a glance that this girl was forcibly invited.

As soon as his mind turned, he simply used this song to ridicule Jia Lian and Shen Sanstork.

It's a pity that Jia Lian, who doesn't read poetry and books, and Shen Sanstork, who is a vassal and elegant, don't know what they mean.

Liu Caiwei didn't ask for forgiveness, she stepped aside and frowned, "Childe is really knowledgeable." ”

"Why don't you do a dance?"

Jia Lian was full of interest, he didn't know who Wei Zhongxian was.

"My front leg was broken, and I couldn't jump."

Liu Caiwei refused with a smile.

Shen Sanstork was dissatisfied and wanted to speak.

Jia Cong answered: "Then don't be embarrassed for others, save yourself from ruining your own fun." ”

Liu Caiwei smiled at Jia Cong.

Although Jia Lian is excited.

But Shen Sanstork said.

Liu Caiwei travels back and forth between Suzhou and Hangzhou, Weiyang, and Jiangning, and is very famous.

In case of entanglement, he will not end well.

This kind of woman is generally related among scholars.

It is reported that Liu Caiwei was once Huang Huai's concubine, but was later expelled from the house and returned to her old business.

Shoufu Huang Huai is a frequent acquaintance in Suzhou, and Jia Lian naturally does not dare to make a big fuss.

Jia Cong made the decision and said: "Then girl, please go back, we are also going to end." ”

Liu Caiwei gracefully gave a blessing, her eyebrows blinked slightly, Qiu Bo smiled, and her legs bent and retired.

Several people dispersed.

Shen Sanstork paid the bill, and Jia Lian raised his feet and left first.

Jia Cong went out of the private room and saw someone next door talking about "The Outer History of Confucianism".

Secretly scolding the profiteers, the copyright is in his hands!

The book was sold in Jiangnan, and he didn't even know it.

But he also laughed at fifty steps and laughed at one hundred steps.

Lanling Books sells Jiangnan books, isn't it also an infringement of copyright?

Engaging in commodity economy is just two words, interests.

Jia Cong's face is also too selfish.

But you can't just play with nothing to do.

Jia Cong said: "Mr. Shen's home is in Huizhou, and you are the Sheyan of She County, Huizhou."

The world is well-known, today I will come to Yangzhou.

I found out that my book had also been sold.

I have plans to buy a few workshops and a few houses. ”

Shen Sanstork is perfunctory and doesn't do much good, Jia Cong doesn't do him any good.

"Contemptible people only know that it is sold by the Yanshe branch and Jiang Zuomeng."

"Jiang Zuomeng? Who is their leader? ”

"I came here just now, Jiang Huajiao, a native of Rugao, Yangzhou.

He was promoted as the leader of the Jiangzuo League, a generation of Wenzong. ”

Shen Sanstork smiled and slipped away: "Don't disturb the little minister."

Childe wants to buy a few stores and a house.

You can find a tooth line. ”

Shen Sanstork elegantly got down from the Shuanghong Tower, got on the sedan chair, and more than a dozen followers tended to both sides.

He asked a little hurriedly: "Lin Yushi also resigned from illness, take advantage of this moment."

Our 100 ships of salt were shipped to Shandong as soon as possible.

If there is a leak.

Tell the director of the salt factory to immediately scuttle the boat and sink the boat, you know?

Did the Chamber of Commerce send the 100,000 taels of silver there by the salt transport envoy? ”

"It's done, sir."

The entourage's cronies replied: "I just went to inquire with the comprador of the Lin Mansion.

That Jia Cong's son.

It is said that Lin Yushi asked him to temporarily act as a minister in the palace. ”

"What?"

Shen San Stork was shocked: "Quick, turn back, I'll see him in person." ”

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Dongcheng Guangye Fang workshop shop.

Jia Cong led Tie Niu and Cao Dahua from the front counter to the row of workshop rooms in the back.

The pavement is relatively large, with two acres and is set into three.

Several patios have been carved out of the courtyard, and the smell of new wood can be smelled.

Apparently new.

"What kind of wood is used for the typesetting of engraving printing?"

Jia Cong touched the smooth layout and asked.

"Jia Gongzi is rosewood and apple wood, stable and smooth."

Shen Sanstork's well-maintained hands pointed to the craftsman outside the door.

They were all corrugated hats, coarse linen clothes, and trouser legs tied with rope.

"These two dozen or so are all artisans from the neighborhood.

I found a ....... for my son."

"Three hundred and sixty lines, the line is the champion.

There are a lot of rules for carpentry and craftsmen.

Once employed by a person.

Write a clear deed and forbid him to hire ......"

"Hmm, I see......"

Jia Cong said suddenly: "That is to say, there are employers with good craftsmanship."

Didn't Mr. Shen recruit me for what no one wanted? ”

"Look at what Childe said, there are many rules.

But the craftsmanship of the craftsmen who have learned from generation to generation in the city has not been left behind.

There are also apprentices who have been practicing for a few years, fifty.

Skilled workers are counted as one or two per month.

The price of Yangzhou City is quite high, fifty taels in January.

With a population of one million, two acres of land in the east of the city are waiting to be sold.

It is worth between three hundred and five hundred taels.

The location, feng shui is good......"

"Artisan households have their own household registration residences, and they are all from the city.

The employment deed was signed by the chief of the first as a guarantee, signed and pledged, in duplicate.

It's just that the son is a nobleman and a merchant is registered.

Where is the need for the son to go to the government to fill in.

I must find a personal agent, I think Miss Caiwei is quite suitable. ”

"Paper, bamboo paper, glue, typesetting.......

Roughly speaking, it will cost no less than 2,000 pieces of silver.

Although it is a small gift, please smile and accept ......"

Shen Sanstork carefully followed Jia Cong's steps.

Walking on his side, not smiling but very eye-catching.