Chapter 194: The Su family’s old house and old events
Mingyang's so-called tooth shop is actually just a small shop. There are two or three clerks inside, who seem to be quite attentive. There are also three or five buyers who are choosing their favorite houses.
On one wall, there are wooden signs with information such as price and approximate location.
Shen Tang looked around and found that the cheapest ones cost hundreds of taels, while the most expensive ones cost hundreds of thousands taels of silver. The areas and locations were also different.
Some are in central areas and are naturally expensive. Some are in remote places and are relatively cheap.
"Sir, there is a roster here for you to choose from." Mingyang took out a thick booklet from a boy's hand. The information in this booklet was similar to that on the brand, but it was more comprehensive and had more information.
After sitting down on a chair next to him, Shen Tang looked through it.
But after looking around for a while, I didn't find a house I liked very much. The price was second to none, but it was either too small or the location was relatively remote.
Suddenly, Shen Tang's eyes froze slightly, but he frowned slightly! The news on the booklet in front of him was a bit strange!
"The house has five fronts and back, covering an area of 80 acres! It is located among the large tiles in Yongjin Gate (Fengyu Gate)! The price is 20,000 taels of silver!"
Twenty thousand taels of silver is definitely not a small sum. However, a comparison shows that twenty thousand taels of silver cannot buy such a large mansion in Lin'an.
"Ming Yang, what's going on with this house?"
Seeing the position of Shen Tang's finger, Mingyang looked slightly startled, and then whispered to Shen Tang: "Sir, please come in and talk."
The two of them turned around the barrier and entered a small tea room.
"Sir, this house is the one that Duke Chang Guo has taken a liking to!" Mingyang said in a low voice.
Shen Tang frowned slightly. He naturally didn't know who the Duke of Chang was, but to be respected as a Duke, he was naturally a top figure in Lin'an City.
"If you like it, why not buy it?"
Mingyang smiled softly and said, "Mr. Chang Guo thinks this house is expensive!"
"expensive?"
While he was confused, Mingyang whispered an anecdote to Shen Tang. Moreover, this anecdote was so magical that it even extended to the Northern Song Dynasty decades ago and involved two celebrities.
Let me start with the Duke of Chang, whose name is Gao Bing! Naturally, not many people know this name. However, if his father is mentioned, it is Gao Qiu, one of the famous six thieves during the Huizong period of Song Dynasty.
Besides, this house also has an extraordinary origin. It was actually the old house of Su Shi and Su Dongpo.
Su Dongpo served in Hangzhou twice, and even served as the prefect. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is an old house here.
As for the grievances between Duke Chang and the descendants of the Su family, it is a long story. Moreover, this grievance has been going on for a long time, but it cannot be told openly.
Gao Qiu later became one of the six thieves and was promoted to Taiwei. However, his origin was the last thing he wanted to mention, because at that time he was Su Shi's servant.
Of course, no one mentioned this matter to him after he became the Taiwei. However, this matter was deeply rooted in his heart. How could he forget it? Therefore, even if Su Shi was demoted one after another, Gao Qiu gradually He had some authority, but he never provided any help to Su Shi.
Some gangsters said that Gao Qiu was killed and died, but it was a fabrication. The real Gao Qiu in history died of illness in Kaifeng. Moreover, Gao Qiu was extremely dissatisfied with Gao Zong and Zhao Gou, the most unlucky prince. Close. Therefore, after crossing to the south, Gao Bing, the son of Gao Qiu, was granted the title of Duke of Chang Guo by Gaozong who was grateful for Gao Qiu.
This Gao Bing is not the Gao Yanei in the novel, but he is three points better than that Gao Yanei in doing things. Even though he is not young now, his temperament is hard to change.
The descendants of Su Shi live in Hangzhou. Although they are not considered rich and powerful, they can barely get by. After all, the Su family is now headed by Su Shi's grandson Su Qian. In addition to Su Qian and his wife, there are only a few old servants in the family. Originally, Su Qian was doing some calligraphy and painting business in the city. Although he was not as good as Su Shi, he didn't have to worry about making a living.
However, later he was targeted by Gao Bing. At that time, his father was embarrassed to deal with the Su family, so he naturally cared about the rumors. After all, Su Shi was kind to Gao Qiu anyway. However, Gao Bing had no scruples.
First, they easily disturbed Su Qian's business, and then, thugs and the like often came to the Su family to cause trouble. In this case, how could the Su family continue to live in Lin'an City?
Although he was angry, Su Qian had no choice but to bow his head in the face of the pressure from a prince. So, he planned to sell his old house and find another place to live.
Not to mention 20,000 taels of this old house, even if it was 100,000 taels in Lin'an City, someone would buy it. However, Gao Bing said that he has taken a liking to this house, and if there are those who don't know it, don't blame him for being rude. .As a result, even now, even if the Su family has lowered the price to 20,000, no one is interested.
"This high handle is a bit too bullying!" Shen Tang said with a frown.
It's just not caring about old grudges, but still bullying him in every possible way. This is really too much.
Mingyang smiled but didn't answer. In Lin'an, Song Dynasty, how often do you go too far to bully others? The Su family is not the unluckiest.
"I bought this house!" Shen Tang said calmly, "I will pay fifty thousand taels!"
"Sir..." Mingyang was slightly startled!
"Don't worry, just buy it for me! Also, don't let too many people know about the connection between you and me," Shen Tang said.
This Mingyang can pry out some information, which is a sharp weapon for him. Once exposed, it will lose its effectiveness.
Now that Shen Tang has made a decision, Mingyang naturally won't say much.
"Then do you want to meet the Su family?" Mingyang asked.
Shen Tang shook his head, hesitated for a moment and then said again, "Ask them where they are going. If they really have nowhere to go, just ask them to find Lu Feng."
The first reason why Shen Tang bought this house is that it is really rare. There is no need to look at it. Mr. Dongpo's residence at that time will naturally be a good location. The second reason is that Shen Tang is very serious about Gao Qiu. Not a good impression. Gao Qiu was not as evil as described in Water Margin, but the cowardice and decline of the Song Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Huizong were inseparable from Gao Qiu. The subsequent shame of Jingkang was all from that time The accumulated temptation. Thirdly, it can be regarded as some comfort to Mr. Dongpo.
Mr. Dongpo's officialdom was not smooth. Although it was due to party disputes, such a figure who could be praised throughout the ages was displaced for half his life under the pressure of officialdom, and was even directly demoted to Danzhou. Even though he was pardoned in the end, he was What a tragedy is it that he died of illness and could not sleep in his hometown? Mr. Dongpo did not owe the Song Dynasty, but the Song Dynasty owed him an explanation.
Therefore, Shen Tang just decided to help the descendants of the Su family.