The capital had already lifted its curfew two years ago in response to the booming economy.
Under such circumstances, a large number of new people were added to the Military and Security Departments of the Five Cities and the Public Security Departments of various places.
Most of these newcomers are retired soldiers. The original one shift has been changed to three shifts. Each shift has four hours of inspection and duty day and night.
This method not only solved the gap of a large number of retired soldiers, but also eroded the original Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Yamen.
After all, these newly appointed people are treated like this because of His Highness Taisun. After eating the military pay, they can continue to eat official food. Naturally, they feel very grateful and supportive of His Highness Taisun.
They insisted on upholding and implementing any rules put forward by His Highness the Grand Sun.
The current capital of the Ming Dynasty and the entire city of Nanjing are also known as the city that never sleeps.
Even late at night and early in the morning, the lights are still bright and the nightlife is very rich.
Most shops are also open around the clock, such as some restaurants and boats, which are open until dawn.
In the past, Jiaofangsi was considered a state-owned enterprise, but in order to adapt to the demand, it has been slightly liberalized. It only needs to obtain relevant business qualifications and it can also be listed for business.
In fact, even if the court does not allow it, there will be no shortage of people doing this business secretly.
After all, this business can be described as a gold-selling den, and the money comes in at a speed that is beyond ordinary people's imagination. Many nobles are involved in it to make money.
The more prohibited it is, the higher the price will be.
In order to bring down the price of brothels so that more people in the Ming Dynasty could have a place to relax and avoid being so hungry that they would commit crimes, Zhu Ying also put a lot of thought into it.
At least as far as the current situation is concerned, more businessmen are willing to come to the capital instead of going to places like Jiangnan.
The key is that here in the capital, the products are of high quality and low price.
"Brother, are the nights in our capital always so lively?"
Zhu Yunxi had never left the palace at night. The palace was closed to traffic at half-time, that is, at eight o'clock in the evening.
Looking at the brightly lit and still crowded crowd, Zhu Yunxi's eyes flashed with surprise.
Zhu Ying laughed: "That's natural, otherwise there would be no such thing as the city that never sleeps. You just think it's a joke."
"Brother will take you to a good place later, and we'll have some fun too."
It seemed that they were Zhu Ying and Zhu Yunxi, but in fact they were secretly followed by dozens of Jin Yiwei led by Song Zhong on the busy street.
As long as there is any abnormal movement, they will quickly rush over to protect you.
The brocade clothes worn by the two people also prevented ordinary people around them from getting too close.
To be able to wear brocade clothes, one must not only have money, but also have status.
In this world, if you wear a suit of silk and satin and dare to show off, there will be no difference between driving a luxury car in future generations.
If the most lively place in the entire capital at night is, of course, the Qinhuai Painted Boat.
Zhu Ying came here again with some emotion in her heart.
The encounter between him and Xu Miaojin also started from here.
Just a few years later, this place has already changed. It is completely different from the original feeling. Businessmen and literati gathered on both sides of the Qinhuai River, and a large number of restaurants and brothels bloomed everywhere.
Wenxiang Pavilion is the largest gathering place for geisha on both sides of the Qinhuai River, except Jiaofangsi.
Just when you get to the door, you can hear the melancholy sound coming from inside.
There were more than a dozen maids with elegant looks and exquisite makeup at the door to greet the guests. If they didn't have a few dollars in their pockets, they wouldn't dare to take a second look.
The lowest consumption here requires the annual income of an ordinary person.
Zhu Ying is good at this and does not cheat the poor.
The owner behind Wenxiang Pavilion naturally has internal funds, but even the shopkeeper inside doesn't know it. It's just that his backstage is huge and he can handle anything.
"You two gentlemen, please come inside."
When I first arrived at the door, I was immediately greeted by a maid, with a slight smile on her face and a respectful salute.
In terms of etiquette and temperament, she is not inferior to the palace ladies at all.
There was even more tenderness in his eyes, which made Zhu Yunxi turn his head shyly. He had never felt such a direct gaze before.
Guests in the building were chatting and laughing happily, and everyone was dressed exquisitely.
Those who can spend money here are naturally rich and noble, not only men, but also a lot of female guests.
Wenxiang Pavilion is a place where talented musical ladies gather in addition to Jiaofangsi. Some vocal masters also reside here, which naturally attracts many women who love vocal music to come and listen.
It is a rule not to sell one's body while performing arts. Even if a woman wants to, she is not allowed to have excessive relations with any man while at work.
Even if you want to have a romantic relationship, you can only make an appointment in private.
This is the rule of Wenxiang Pavilion, and even nobles cannot violate it.
As the maid entered the private room, she asked softly: "What orders do you two young masters have?"
Zhu Yunxi knew nothing about it, but Zhu Ying certainly knew it.
After all, many of the methods here were formulated by him with reference to later generations.
"Buy a boat and arrange for your top dancer to play the piano." Wu
There is no need to care, after all, after the money is transferred around, the bulk of it will eventually return to your own pocket.
But when the maid heard this, she said with some embarrassment, "Miss Yunxia has already been taken care of tonight, why don't I replace her with another one?"
"We also have many beautiful girls here. I'll bring them here for you to have a look. I'm sure they'll be able to satisfy you two."
Zhu Ying shook his head slightly and did not bother to make things difficult. He just took out a gold-plated sign and placed it on the table.
The maid was shocked when she saw it, and said quickly: "I don't know if a distinguished guest is here. I have offended you. Please forgive me."
"Now we will arrange for Miss Yunxia to accompany our distinguished guests."
Zhu Ying waved her hand, and the maid left to make arrangements.
Zhu Yunxi looked at the sign on the table with some curiosity. The gold-plated sign had the word "天" engraved on it.
He couldn't help but ask: "Brother, what kind of badge is this?"
Zhu Ying explained with a smile, "This is Wenxiang Pavilion's Tianzi VIP card. The entire capital has only given out more than ten yuan. When you get to Wenxiang Pavilion, everything must be given priority."
"When I bring you here, of course I want the best."
After waiting for a long time, there was still no movement, which immediately made Zhu Ying feel slapped in the face.
At this time, there was also noise coming from outside.
"Everything must be done on a first-come, first-served basis. It's clear that we booked Miss Yunxia first, and the deposit has already been paid." Wu
"Why are you now saying that someone else has made the reservation? Are you trying to deceive customers?"
"If I don't make it clear today, I will definitely go to the Yamen to file a complaint."
The voice that spoke was that of a woman, but it was obvious that she was having difficulty speaking Chinese. She was obviously not from the Ming Dynasty, but maybe a foreign businessman.
With the development of maritime trade, there are so many merchants from various countries that it is not uncommon in the capital.
The voice sounded from far away to near, and in the time it took to speak, he was already outside the rolling curtain of the private room.
"Is this here? I want to see who is so shameless and has no manners at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman opened the curtain and came in, looking directly at Zhu Ying. Wu who was sitting in the center.
Zhu Ying felt her eyes light up.
The woman in front of her was tall, with deep eyes and a high nose, fair skin, and a hint of blue in her pupils.
The bright blond hair has a strong exotic style, but it also has some characteristics of oriental beauties.
She is obviously a mixed race woman.
I have to say, it really made Zhu Ying feel excited.
But the person who came was not very friendly: "Are you the one who robbed Miss Yunxia? You are so rude, how can you wantonly take away other people's things?"
As the woman broke in, several maids immediately walked in.
The maid who came in earlier immediately apologized to Zhu Ying: "I'm really sorry for this distinguished guest. We'll clear him out immediately."
Zhu Ying looked at the mixed-race woman and asked directly: "Who are you? What is your surname? Don't you know the rules of Wenxiang Pavilion?"
The mixed-race woman spoke angrily: "I am Sultana, an envoy of the Angkor Dynasty. No matter what the rules are, it must be on a first-come, first-served basis. Is this how the Ming Dynasty treats us envoys?"
After hearing this, the maids obviously felt very embarrassed.
Although it has been explained in the store that the distinguished guest Tianzi is the most distinguished, but this foreign envoy is not easy to mess with when he involves the imperial court.
Don't blame Sultana for causing trouble.
She was the most favored princess in the Angkor Dynasty. This time she secretly followed the envoys to and from the Ming Dynasty because she wanted to learn the music of the Ming Dynasty.
When it comes to music, the first one is naturally Jiaofangsi.
But nowadays, the Jiaofangsi basically only plays music for the palace, and has strict rules, which are not something Sultana can touch casually.
Here at Wenxiang Pavilion, many people are from Jiaofangsi background, and the top one, Yunxia, is a master of music.
In order to learn Eastern music, Sultana sold several pieces of her jewelry to raise enough money. After waiting for half a month, she finally waited until today to listen and learn.
Because of the premium price of the top brand, if you miss today, you don’t know how long you will have to wait.
Now that I have paid all the money, I am told that someone jumped in line. How can I feel balanced?
Zhu Ying was surprised, it turned out to be the Angkor Dynasty.
Speaking of the Angkor Dynasty may be a bit vague, but it has a great reputation in later generations, and its best thing is the waist.
The current Angkor Dynasty, also known as the Khmer Empire, is not in the circle of Han culture. It is blocked by mountains near Annan and is influenced by Indian culture. It is currently considered the most prosperous period in the entire history.
The trouble quickly attracted the attention of the steward of Wenxiang Pavilion. When he found out that VIP guests were also involved, he immediately rushed over with more than a dozen guards.
When the head steward saw Zhu Ying as soon as he walked in, he was frightened.
This steward was none other than a former member of Uncle Zhang's command. Of course he knew Zhu Ying. He almost fell to his knees at that moment.
Zhu Ying shook her head slightly. Of course the manager understood that the boss didn't want his identity exposed, so he ordered: "Kick this girl out immediately."
After hearing the order, the guards from behind rushed over. It was difficult to attack Sultana because of her status as a woman, but the meaning was obvious.
"Wait a minute."
Zhu Ying said.
The steward immediately bowed and said, "What are your orders, distinguished guest?"
Zhu Ying looked at Sultana and said, "If you don't mind, you can board the ship together. Today's expenses will be on me."
Sultana also reacted at this moment. The man in front of her was obviously of high status. Even if she reported her identity as an envoy, the stewards at Wenxiang Pavilion did not hesitate at all.
Mainly because she heard about the expense package, Sultana's eyes immediately lit up: "Okay, this is what you said."
Then she turned to the steward and said, "You heard, he paid for tonight's expenses, and the deposit I paid will be refunded to me."
The steward still didn't understand what Taisun meant. He obviously fell in love with this girl. He immediately said yes and said that the boat was ready.
Zhu Ying stood up, and Zhu Yunxi quickly followed.
Sultana walked directly to Zhu Ying, fearing that Zhu Ying would not pay.
This is not a small amount.
As the top brand of Jingshi Wenxiang Pavilion, the price for a private room starts at five hundred treasure notes, and when it reaches a high price, the premium can even exceed a thousand.
But there was nothing else to do, I couldn't even put my hands on it, just listen to the music and watch the dancing.
Even if it's a toast, it depends on whether other girls are willing.
Just such a rule has caused many literati to praise its name.
What you can't get is the best thing.
There are also guards from Wenxiang Pavilion in the painting boat. They are called to protect the safety, but in fact they are also protecting the women of Wenxiang Pavilion and preventing guests from acting recklessly after drinking.
Seeing this foreign woman approaching His Royal Highness, the steward at the back was worried and hurriedly went to the back to inform the shopkeeper.
Sultana is really tall.
Zhu Yingjing is 1.78 meters tall, and Sultana is walking next to Zhu Ying, with her shoulders almost level with Zhu Ying.
And in terms of clothing, the Angkor Dynasty is obviously more open than the Ming Dynasty.
Being so close, a light fragrance hits your nostrils.
More than a dozen Wenxiang Pavilion guards were waiting at the edge of the pier, and the leader was familiar to Zhu Ying. He was one of the experts Zhu Ying originally brought from Peking.
He was also the one who went to the Jinyi Guard Prison together with Zhang San.
Seeing his former boss was obviously very exciting.
Zhu Ying stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Mo Jian, why are you doing something here? Uncle Zhang will punish you."
Mo Jian didn't expect that his boss would still remember his name, and he immediately replied: "It's not Uncle Zhang, I wanted to come and guard it myself."
Zhu Ying smiled and said: "Okay, you will be the one guarding today."
Mo Jian hurriedly said: "Yes."
Mo Jian is not considered as a guard of Wenxiang Pavilion. He is currently working as a member of the Jinyi Guard Baihu. He is regarded as a leader in Wenxiang Pavilion and does not serve as an ordinary guard.
It was precisely because he knew his boss was coming that he personally came to protect him.
Sultana, who followed behind, suddenly became curious about Zhu Ying.
From the conversation just now, it is obvious that he is very familiar with Wenxiang Pavilion.
She knew that Wenxiang Pavilion had a great background, and she wanted to intervene as an envoy before, but later found that even the ministers of the Ming Dynasty were of no use.
In the painting boat, Sultana always saw the music master Yunxia Wu who she had longed for.
Obviously Yunxia has already made an explanation, which is completely different from the rumors, and she is extremely enthusiastic towards Zhu Ying and others.
After dancing to the music, he even went out to accompany the dancers in person, which was the first time in the past.
Zhu Ying is obviously more interested in Sultana next to her.
With a glance, Yunxia naturally sat close to Zhu Yunxi.
This made Zhu Yunxi very restless.
Sultana kept pestering Yunxia to ask some musical questions.
But every time Zhu Ying raised his glass, Yunxia would immediately raise his glass, and Sultana could only follow her.
In less than half an hour, everyone was already drunk.