On the bustling streets of the capital city, Liu Jin and Zhao Erhu were walking very casually on the streets.
It was a rare trip back to the capital, so naturally I had to take a stroll around the capital and take a look. Of course, Liu Jin didn't just go out and wander around casually, he went there with a purpose.
"Erhu, it's really lively, much more lively than Tianjin."
Looking at the bustling streets, the entire capital is more prosperous than before. Not only are there millions of people living in the capital, but there are also hundreds of thousands of people living outside the capital in all directions. So during the day, the capital is
It seemed very lively and crowded inside.
The streets are full of people, restaurants, teahouses, shops... all kinds of things, and there are countless stalls and hawkers of all kinds, buying various snacks, selling various gadgets, performing acrobatics, and running around.
There were all kinds of shouts, with accents from all over the world.
"It's lively, but the roads and streets in the capital are really too narrow."
Zhao Erhu thought for a while and replied, Zhao Erhu today is no longer the bumpkin who just left Xiahetun.
"It's too narrow. It will definitely need to be changed in the future, otherwise it will definitely be blocked."
Looking at the bustling streets in front of me, there were so many pedestrians that it would be difficult for a carriage to pass. Obviously, this ancient city may face traffic congestion problems in the future.
“It seems that glass windows are very popular~”
While Liu Jin was walking around the streets, he also paid close attention to the changes in restaurants, teahouses and other buildings on both sides of the streets. As Liu Jin expected, glass windows, glass lamps, etc. have begun to become popular throughout the capital.
In the past, all the windows were paper windows, but now the restaurants and teahouses on both sides of the street have been replaced with glass windows. The glass windows reflect rays of light under the sunlight.
Through the glass windows, you can also see that there are a large number of glass lamps in these restaurants and teahouses. In some restaurants and teahouses, glass mirrors are installed at the entrances, and there are words written on them such as, "Learn from history, you can know the future."
"Using copper as a mirror, you can dress properly", "If you are disheveled, you will not be entertained" and other slogans.
Similar to later generations, these industries are all the most fashionable industries and follow the trend of the times. Now all kinds of glass products have become standard equipment for the upper class in the capital. Naturally, these restaurants and teahouses have everything.
You have to keep up, especially in some high-end restaurants.
"Glass windows are much easier to use than previous windows. They provide ample light and are not afraid of wind and rain. They will definitely be popular."
Zhao Erhu thought for a while and nodded.
"It's good to be popular, the more popular the better."
Liu Jin was naturally smiling from ear to ear. The business of this glass is still exclusive to this day, and the business here in Gujin Building is still very hot.
The Ancient and Modern Building drives the atmosphere of the entire capital city, and the entire capital city will drive the atmosphere of the entire Ming Dynasty. The market here in the capital city is full, as well as the market in the entire vast Ming Dynasty.
Now the biggest business of Gujinlou is no longer in the capital, but a steady stream of merchants from all over the Ming Dynasty. These merchants sell all kinds of glass products to every corner of the Ming Dynasty, making glass products a staple in the upper class of the Ming Dynasty.
of standard configuration.
Naturally, the business here at Gujinlou was very booming, keeping Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao well fed.
"Brother Jin, cement is slowly becoming popular. You see, this building is modeled after our building in Tianjin."
Zhao Erhu pointed to a small building built with cement and blue bricks next to the street and said that the main construction of this small building has been completed. Although it is only three stories high, it has become the focus of the street, almost every day.
Anyone passing by here should stop and take a good look.
The houses here in the capital are basically made of wood. Of course, don’t think that houses made of wood are inferior. In fact, in this era, only wealthy people can build such houses.
Ordinary poor people can only build mud houses, but cannot build wooden houses at all.
Houses made of wood have many advantages, but they are difficult to build very high. They are usually one storey, and a few can be built with two or three floors, but they are not too high.
Nowadays, houses are built with cement and blue bricks. It is easy to build them very high. That is to say, there are restrictions in the capital and they are not allowed to exceed a certain height. Therefore, although the capital is prosperous, in fact, all the buildings are not high, and most of them are not high.
They are all one-story houses. Only restaurants and teahouses along the streets have two or three floors, but they are relatively few.
Of course, the height is not what makes this building attractive. The more important thing is that the structure of this building is completely different from that of this era. It is square and square, and the outside is powdered with a layer of white lime. It is the most beautiful building in the surrounding area.
A dazzling presence exists.
In addition, the facade of this building is also very wide and very grand; the floor is paved with cement, the latest ceramic tiles are affixed, and there are glass windows, glass lamps, etc. for decoration.
"Wangyue Tower?"
Liu Jin looked at the latest glass-supported sign outside the building. This kind of glass sign is also a new product launched by Gujin Building. At night, as long as you light a few candles inside, it will immediately create a lasting impression for future generations.
Advertising signs are effective.
"I remember that Wangyue Tower is not located in this place, right?"
Liu Jin turned around and looked around. Wangyue Tower was a place he was famous for. How could he forget that this was obviously not the place where Wangyue Tower was located. There was actually a new Wangyue Tower here.
"This is the branch of Wangyuelou. It is said to be specially used for seafood."
Someone nearby heard Liu Jin's words and knew the details, so he also replied.
"Branch?"
“Specialize in seafood?”
After Liu Jin heard this, he was slightly startled. It felt similar to hotels, restaurants, etc. in later generations. There were even branches specializing in seafood.
I have to say that after traveling to this era, Liu Jin has finally made some changes to this era, and the butterfly effect seems to be getting bigger and bigger.
Beijing and Tianjin have spacious concrete roads and fishing is allowed. Various seafood from the sea are also continuously transported to the capital, which has actually led to the emergence of specialized seafood restaurants in the capital.
No one can predict what will happen in the future and what huge changes will occur.
No one can say for sure whether this change is good or bad, but at least for now, this change has more advantages than disadvantages for Ming Dynasty, which makes Liu Jin feel a lot more at ease.
Mentioning seafood, Liu Jin then remembered that there was already a specialized seafood shop in the capital. Taking Zhao Erhu with him, Liu Jin also walked towards the seafood shop.
The Seafood Store is also located in Chongnanfang, Langdong. When it was only a few hundred meters away from the Seafood Store, Liu Jin could already smell a faint fishy smell of the sea. The closer he got, the stronger the fishy smell.
The stronger the flavor.
“There are so many people~”
When Liu Jin came to the seafood store, he looked around and saw that the entire street where the seafood store was located was very lively. A large number of people were here to choose seafood from Tianjin. Various bargaining sounds could be heard. At the same time, all kinds of
The fishy smell also came to his face, making Liu Jin couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Sir, do you want to buy seafood?"
"I have newly arrived tuna, grouper, and whales here. They all just arrived this morning. They are very fresh."
Liu Jin walked very casually. As soon as he walked into the seafood store, the boss greeted Liu Jin with a smile on his face. Seeing that Liu Jin was well-dressed, the boss also focused on selling valuable seafood to Liu Jin.
Tuna and grouper are the most expensive among seafood. As for whales, they are not expensive, but because of their great reputation, they are the Kunpeng of the sea after all, and they are also very popular here in the capital.
"Yeah~"
When Liu Jin heard this, he also smiled, and then looked at his stall with great interest. The variety of seafood was still very complete, and it was available here in Tianjin as well as here.
Baskets of large yellow croakers, small yellow croakers, large in quantity and size, all kinds of sea snails, crabs, big chunks, big chunks, bright red whale meat, a tuna that has been cut in half, and
There are groupers placed in the water, and various dried fish hanging on them.
"Boss, you are very good at everything."
Liu Jin smiled and said.
"Of course, I dare say that there is no one in the whole seafood shop who can sell more seafood than me, Qin Quan."
"This is whale meat, a whole piece of whale meat, shipped directly from Tianjin. It is bright red, bright red, and very fresh. This whale, but Kunpeng in the sea, eats this whale meat. Not only can it
Nourishing yin and nourishing yang can make people have good luck and great success."
The boss, Qin Quan, was very talkative. He pointed at a large piece of whale meat and told him about it.
"The tuna and grouper were also shipped from Tianjin in the morning. Look at the gills. They are still bright red. They were caught last night. They are very fresh."
"This tuna and grouper are the finest sea fish. The meat is extremely delicious and there are very few fish bones. This tuna, in particular, is very suitable for being sliced and eaten directly with dipping sauce."
"It was because I had acquaintances in Tianjin that I was able to get these valuable seafood. You must know that these seafood are all ordered by the restaurants and dignitaries in the capital, so it is difficult to have them in stock.
"
"Sir, would you like to buy some?"
Qin Quan talked a lot, but all of it was focused on selling valuable seafood. He was sure that Liu Jin was a wealthy owner.
“How do you sell all these fish?”
Liu Jin also smiled and asked after hearing this.
"The fish here are the cheapest in the capital. The tuna only costs thirty or fifty cents per catty, the grouper costs two hundred cents per catty, and the whale meat is even cheaper, only ten cents per catty."
Qin Quan rolled his eyes slightly and quoted the price with a smile.
"Your price is not cheap at all. As far as I know, the tuna here in Tianjin only costs 120 cents per catty, the grouper only costs 70 cents per catty, and whale meat only costs 40 cents.
Wenqian a pound."
As soon as Liu Jin heard the other party's quotation, he immediately knew that all kinds of sea fish were shipped to the capital and basically sold at double the price, especially the expensive seafood.
"I didn't expect that the young master is actually an insider~"
"But that price is also the price of Tianjin. This is the capital city. It takes more than a hundred miles to transport it here, and it has to be transported by four-wheeled carriages all the time to ensure freshness. You also know that the weather
It’s getting hotter and hotter, and when the sun shines, this product will no longer be good, and the price cannot be compared with that in Tianjin.”
When Qin Quan heard this, he immediately smiled awkwardly and said.
"It doesn't count. I don't deal in sea fish, but I know the prices of these seafood very well. Your sea fish are very fresh."
Liu Jin smiled and shook his head, then pointed to the large and small yellow croakers and asked, "How do you sell these large and small yellow croakers?"
"Sir, these are bargains. They only cost five cents a pound. There are discounts for large quantities."
Qin Quan smiled and said.
"Your overseas goods are cheaper, I want them all."
Liu Jin looked at the other party. It was rare that the other party took the trouble to tell him a lot. He still wanted the other party to do some business anyway. Anyway, he bought these sea fish and sent them to Xishan, or to the glass factory.
Giving it to the people under him can be considered as a capitalist giving extra meals to his employees, and it doesn't cost much money.
"You want them all?"
When Qin Quan heard this, he was slightly stunned and asked in disbelief. Then he suddenly became excited. This feeling met his big patron.
"Sir, you are also an insider. I can't hide anything from you. If you want all these goods, the price will be 80%, which will allow me to earn some errand fees. What do you think?"
"80%, Boss Qin, this errand fee is too expensive."
Liu Jin thought for a while and said.
"Let's see, seventy-five percent. As you know, the shipping fee is really not cheap. If it is any lower, I won't make any money. It will make me eat a lot of money."
When Qin Quan heard this, he said anxiously.
The weather is hot now, and there is no ice in this era. If the marine fish is not sold in time, it will definitely stink, and the stinky marine fish will lose money.
Now I have met a big customer who wants them all. Although the price is much lower, he still makes a lot of profit because he wants them all.
"Qi Cheng, if it doesn't work, I'll ask other people."
Liu Jin thought for a while and said, Liu Jin naturally doesn't care about the money, he mainly enjoys the feeling of bargaining.
"Okay, 70% will make 70%~"
Qin Quan thought for a moment and gritted his teeth and agreed to Liu Jin's price, then shook his head slightly and said, "I really don't make much money at this price. Master, you must take care of me, Old Qin, if you have business in the future."
"Haha, no problem, no problem. This is the deposit. Please send it to the glass factory in Xishan outside the city."
Liu Jin smiled and nodded, then took two large ingots from Zhao Erhu and put them in Qin Quan's hand.
Qin Quan got two large ingots, and a smile appeared on his face. He weighed the silver ingots carefully, weighed them, and then shook them with his teeth. His eyes lit up slightly. They were full of fine official silver.
"Okay, okay, no problem, no problem~"
The money given by the other party was sufficient, and it was not a big deal to send it to the glass factory. He had men under him, and there was already a horse and carriage company specializing in transporting seafood in the capital. Not only did he bring goods back from Tianjin, but he also