Therefore, Shen Lie was very curious about what these stingy Shanxi local rich people thought. These people abandoned their families and children all year round and worked tirelessly to travel around.
But he hid the real money he earned in the cellar. He had more money than he could spend in a few lifetimes, but he was very stingy with his family and even his children.
Why bother?
Guess.
perhaps.
Shen Lie felt that money was most likely the belief of these rich people. It was an indescribable paranoia. These rich people were only after gold and silver.
The family, country and the world are not in their eyes, and the survival of the world is nothing in the eyes of these people.
So in the hustle and bustle of traffic.
The escort convoy continued to move forward into the distance. As the jingling bells rang, the cavalry moved further and further away from the capital, and the tall city walls of the capital disappeared from sight.
There was a sudden enlightenment before me.
There are far fewer people on the road.
The wind has also gotten stronger.
The two eye-catching escort flags, one black and one yellow, were blown loudly.
Don't say it yet.
That's just the black dart flag that goes with the wind.
After all, he is just starting out.
No one knows him.
But that apricot-yellow Dongchang flag is really intimidating, whether it’s a businessman, an eighty-year-old man, or a three-year-old naughty boy.
When everyone saw the four big characters Dongjishi Factory, their expressions changed drastically.
Pedestrians, carriages and horses dodged one after another.
This time.
The three escort cars traveling with the wind can travel unimpeded on the official road, and their traveling speed is more than twice as fast as ordinary escort cars.
"look!"
Shen Lie rode on his horse, raised his whip, and said with a smile: "What did I say... Our Dongchang escort business is so unique!"
Light up the flag.
What traffic jam, horse jam...
nonexistent!
The proud Shen Lie laughed loudly, "If others can't take the escort, we can take it with the wind. If others are stuck in traffic, we can take it with the wind."
This is called efficiency!
The escorts under his command burst into laughter and complimented, "Your Excellency is wise."
"rational!"
Laughing.
Even the two veterans of the Zhejiang Army who were holding the line at the end of the team smiled and became more relaxed, but they didn't know why.
Life as a servant under Mr. Shen is so relaxing and joyful. You can eat, drink, make money, and travel with him.
This is called a capable person!
Can't complain.
Our Qi Shuai thinks so highly of this junior.
The escort car continued to move forward on the official road leading to Shanxi.
This journey went from morning to evening.
As night fell and the sun set in the west, the escort carriages and horses drove majestically into the east entrance of the important town under the gaze of pedestrians.
Outside the city gate.
Shen Lie sat upright on the horse and looked at the distant mountains. The undulating Great Wall on the ridges and the military forts were clearly visible.
On the mottled old city wall, the garrison looked at the crowd warily.
Three words slowly spilled out of Shen Lie's mouth: "Zhangjiakou!"
Different from the prosperous cities of later generations, Zhangjiakou in this era was a military fortress, not only stationed with nine armies.
You can even see many foreigners wearing Mongolian, Jurchen, and even Korean costumes.
Without exception.
These foreigners brought various local specialties, led horses, and wore colorful clothes, and were bargaining with roadside vendors.
This scene.
Shen Lie frowned slightly. For some reason, an unsafe feeling came to his mind. He always felt that these foreigners were unreliable.
How close is Zhangjiakou to Beijing?
Only by visiting in person can we deeply understand the true meaning of the emperor guarding the country. In the next year, the capital will be too close to the frontier.
This is the legendary ten miles apart.
The frontier fortress scene here and the bustling capital city just around the corner formed such a strong contrast that Shen Lie was extremely uncomfortable with it.
"Walk!"
Then Shen Lie let out a low shout: "Enter the city."
front.
A Dongchang fan handed his badge to the gatekeeper, and the escort car and horse team slowly entered the city.
Asked for directions.
The horse team escorted the carriage and goods and walked towards the inn in the city. Shen Lie's original intention was to stay at the inn for one night.
But when I arrived at the door of the inn, I saw the crowds of people coming in and out of the gate, including men and women, old and young, all kinds of people.
Shen Lie was immediately stunned.
"Is this the imperial court's inn?"
Shen Lie was speechless.
The post station in Jiakou looks much more lively than the vegetable market. I never expected it to be in the imperial inn in the evening.
It’s absolutely overcrowded!
Look at this posture, there is no place to insert the pins.
"this?"
Why is this happening?
At this time, Shen Lie was confused and couldn't help but think of Li Zicheng, the most awesome postman in history, and the Emperor Chongzhen who dismissed Li Zicheng.
Why did Chongzhen abolish the Tianxia Station?
The case was solved.
The court officials and their families who were coming and going were in such a mess that I didn’t know who was the answer. This posture...
It doesn’t matter if they are humans or not, even the official’s dog can come to the inn for two meals!
Shen Lie was stunned for a moment.
That’s outrageous!
how so?
Shen Lie also heard about this.
Speaking of which, this post station system originally originated from the Qin and Han Dynasties and has a very long history.
very beginning.
This inn was specialized in providing supplies, changing horses, and providing food, water and other materials for envoys who delivered official documents and information. Later, as it became more intelligent, it began to receive officials who were on business trips.
Taking the post stations of the Ming Dynasty as an example, they are divided into horse posts, water posts, water horse posts, military posts, etc.
"All missions, contributions, and merchants come and go by water. If the river at Khanganzha is too shallow to be accessible by boat, or there is an event involving the fire galloping star, they will go by land."
During the reign of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Gaozu of the Ming Dynasty, the management of post stations was naturally very strict. The court had strict regulations. Only officials who came out of the Yamen on errands could eat and live in the inns.
Moreover, there are strict regulations on the number of followers these officials can carry.
The Ming Dynasty officials in that era were very strict.
Even under the high-pressure policies of Taizu and Gaozu towards officials, even princes with high official positions and imperial envoys sent out of the capital on orders were only allowed to have one attendant.
If you bring more than one person, you will have to pay for food and accommodation.
and.
Post stations in various places can provide food, accommodation, carriages and horses, etc. according to the "talent certificate" issued by the Ministry of War and patrols. No idlers are allowed to live in the inns.
But this rule was later changed by Emperor Jiajing.
He ordered that "Fuqian" be changed to "kanhe".
It is also required to indicate the name, position, place of travel, date of return and return, number of carriages and horses of the person using the inn on the "kanhe".
Officials on official business can stay at the inn only with a Kanhe.
As far as Shen Lie is concerned, he has such qualifications in his hands and has the qualifications to stay at the inn.
But just such a rule has been exploited by officials, because it means that once it is issued, it will not be returned after use, and it can be held for a long time.
Now I'm in trouble.
A large number of official officials regarded the imperial court's inn as their home!
even.
Some people also lend this khenhe to their relatives and friends, allowing them to eat and drink at the inn as they please, making it become their own canteen.
This resulted in a sharp increase in station expenses.
Zhang Juzheng wanted to reform the post station, but it never happened.
