The resentment pouring out of He Fuyin's words could almost break through the weak window lattice, and he raised his glass and took a sip of wine.
He was originally engaged in "international trade", traveling between Kaifeng and Huainan, selling Jianghuai products from the Southern Tang Dynasty to Tokyo. After the founding of the Han Dynasty, relying on old relationships, he became involved in matters such as rice and salt. Make great profits.
Nowadays, the most profitable business in Han Dynasty is nothing more than grain, rice, oil and salt. Although the salt administration is monopolized by the government, in fact, due to insufficient supervision and national conditions, it has always been public and private. .
Previously, the imperial court had always turned a blind eye to the salt purchased from Huainan. People like He Fuyin were like a fish in water.
However, after the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne and Liu Chengyou was appointed, the Southern Tang took the initiative to cause trouble, and the relationship between the two countries deteriorated. Li Jing, the leader of the Southern Tang Dynasty, issued an edict to close the market and commercial markets on the border between the two countries, and cut off business travel between the two countries for almost a year. Yes, the scenery along the Huaihe River is so desolate that no boat can cross northward.
This is also the origin of what He Fuyin said was "cutting off the road to wealth." For them, the losses were huge. Of course, they could still sell rice, grains and even salt in China, but there was no way they could make as much profit from the Southern Tang Dynasty. It's a loss.
"I don't know when the relationship between the two countries will be eased! The two countries are at odds. It's the merchants like us who suffer, and the people of the Han Dynasty who suffer..." Seeing He Fuyin's gloomy mood, Li Jin couldn't help but say something. , echoed that this sturdy man could actually say something about "worrying about the country and the times".
"I don't know what the pseudo-Tang Lord thinks. Can the Tang army compete with my big man? The battle clouds are surging north and south of the Huaihe River. After struggling for so long, the fight can't be fought. I really don't know why it's so hard?"
The two merchants were discussing state affairs in this guest post, but they both knew how to restrain themselves. He Fuyin quickly changed the subject and laughed at himself: "You and I, we are full of copper stench, it is better not to worry about the ministers and ministers in the temple. , right now, stabilizing the business path is the most important thing."
"Brother He is right!"
"It's really cold today!" Li Jin casually turned to the weather. He picked up a piece of tender roasted lamb leg, stuffed it into his mouth, drank wine, and said nonchalantly: "Tokyo is better. In Ruzhou, But you can’t eat such good meat!”
"Brother Li, you have worked hard this time. The winter solstice is coming soon. Taking advantage of this cold winter, you can go home and have a good rest. When the new year starts, I will have a lot of opportunities to make a fortune!" He Fuyin said lightly.
"Brother He knows that I can't sit still." Hearing this, Li Jin wiped the grease from his mouth and looked at He Fuyin expectantly.
"No hurry! No rush!" He Fuyin put on airs and seemed a little perfunctory.
While the two were chatting, there was another movement on the official road outside the museum. A group of dozens of horses rode towards the west in the wind and frost. The sound of hoofbeats was rapid and powerful, and the dust and grass passed by.
Hearing this commotion, the attention of the few guests in the hall was immediately attracted. He and Li could not help but open the window next to the case and look out.
Looking at the group of cavalry, each one is strong and powerful. As the horses are riding, their postures are vigorous, and a fierce and brave spirit lingers among them. Surrounded in the middle are an old man and a young man.
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"I wonder which noble family he belongs to?" Li Jin's eyes flashed with a hint of burning envy, and he sighed subconsciously.
He Fuyin held his hands in his arms, with some thoughts flashing in his narrow eyes, and nodded slightly: "In the past few days, envoys from the vassal town have been coming to Beijing to pay homage. Looking at this scene, it is no surprise that it should be a festival. I just don't know. , which one..."
After traveling all over the country for many years, I still have some discernment. Just as He Fuyin guessed, the passing cavalry team was one of the Jiedu teams that officially came to Beijing for an audience.
I ran to Hongqiao and just slowed down. Under the bridge, there were a bunch of inspection soldiers, checking pedestrians. They were originally responsible for collecting bridge tolls, but they were later canceled by Liu Chengyou.
This group of people came in a big way and had already attracted attention. However, beside them, there was a civil servant who had already observed the situation, walked up to them, and bowed tactfully: "I dare to ask, but it's from Fuzhou. Yong'an Army defeated the envoy?"
The leading old man, with a flamboyant beard that looked even more carefree in the winter wind, glanced at the young official, and said in a rich voice: "That's me."
"I am the Guan Cheng of Xiangfu Post, and I have been ordered to greet you here!" Hearing this, the post official, whose face was red with cold, suddenly became happy.
Zhe Congruan was a little surprised, but put on a smile: "Thank you!"
The Guan Cheng was flattered. It was rare to see such a peaceful Jiedu military man, and he was even more respectful: "There is an order from the capital, please go to the Binyi to rest for a while, and then go to the palace to see you after reporting."
This time, from Liu Chengyou on down, they showed great importance to the vassal towns that came to Beijing one after another. The reception and other things had been arranged long ago.
Seeing this, Zhe Congruan couldn't help but show a satisfied look, stretched out his hand and said: "Listen to the arrangements!"
Guan Cheng saw that Zhe Congruan always behaved very gracefully, and he felt even more relieved. He stepped forward with some courtesy and personally led Zhe Congruan's horse and led the way.
Zhe Congruan is nearly sixty years old, and he is getting older and stronger. In this severe winter, he can endure the pain of riding horses. Of course, behind the team, there is also a carriage...
The young man next to him is a beautiful girl, the granddaughter of Zhe Cong Ruan, the famous "Taijun She". The girl is heroic, energetic, and good at riding. Although she is young, her skills and bravery are beyond ordinary people, so she is chosen by Zhe Cong Ruan. I love it so much, I will take it with me when I go to Beijing this time.
"Grandpa, this is the city of Tokyo!" Zhe Saihua looked eastward at Kaifeng with her clear eyes, and asked curiously, she opened her mouth, and a faint white steam came out of her tender lips.
Although he didn't know much about Kaifeng, Zhe Congruan maintained a well-informed image in front of his granddaughter and nodded calmly: "Yes!"
"It seems like it's not as big as Luoyang." Zhe Saihua muttered, seeming a little disappointed, but quickly added: "But it's more lively than Luoyang."
"After all, it is the capital of the country and the most beautiful place." Zhe Congruan was amused by his granddaughter's cute appearance.
"The emperor should live here!" Zhe Saihua raised her eyebrows and said, "If I meet him, I would like to ask him why he is so unreasonable and makes his grandfather travel such a long way just to see him?
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"Haha!" Zhe Congruan laughed out loud, reaching out and caressing the girl's head under the mink hat: "This time, I took the initiative to come to see you. The capital is not as good as Fuzhou, but here, you can't
No rudeness allowed."
She still respected her grandfather very much. After hearing his instructions, Zhe Saihua immediately responded: "Yes!"
However, there was clearly a hint of mischief flashing in his bright eyes.
Zhe glanced at his granddaughter from Ruan, his loving eyes lingering on her still immature face for a while, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes. He clearly had some idea in mind when he brought his granddaughter with him when he came to Beijing this time.