Chapter 321: Just on the edge of the orchid incense
The reason why the details of this year's court meeting are complicated and troublesome is mainly because the emperor changed the order of honor and inferiority on a whim when he first changed his reign.
There has also been a big change of positions, and many people can't adapt to it for a while. For example, the right Xiaowei is now larger than the left Xiaowei, but the general Zuo Xiaowei used to be in power, and it is impossible to transfer other people's power.
The only thing left is the left and right above the head. Many people are still confused whether they are left or right. There is only one thing that is clear. If you move to the left, you will definitely be demoted.
After the rankings were cleared up, everyone stood up and crossed their arms to Li Linfu to say goodbye: "Sorry for bothering Mr. Li, I'll leave later."
When they slowly walked out of the inner hall porch, Li Linfu's voice suddenly came: "Please stay here for a while. I have something to discuss with you."
Fumeng Lingcha immediately stopped walking, crossed his arms towards Tian Renwan in front of him, turned around slowly with a slight bow, and walked back lightly. Tian Zhongcheng, however, did not move and only turned his head, with that cold contempt in his eyes again.
Light, people who are stared at by this kind of light will feel somewhat frightened.
They were led out of the maze of the Prime Minister's Mansion by the steward of the mansion, and walked outside the right door of the Prime Minister's Mansion. There were still a group of people queuing on the left side holding invitation cards.
At this time, a gust of cold wind blew away the sweat of several people. It was really hard to visit the right prime minister's house. They wore half-arms at home in the cold weather, making them feel like they were suffocating in a steamer.
, the middle coat was soaked with sweat.
It is said that people tend to become nervous and make mistakes when exposed to high temperatures or poor comfort. Did Li Linfu have this intention in deliberately making the room so hot? The dignified prime minister of the Tang Dynasty came up with all these ways to treat people.
It’s a small trick, but it’s really scheming.
Returning to the gate of Liuyuan, Tian Renwan regained his composure and said to Li Siye and the other three: "There are still a few days until the Great Court Meeting on March 3rd. It's not easy to go back to Chang'an. Don't be as nervous as usual in Anxi."
Take it easy. Take advantage of these few days to relax and take care of your own personal matters, as long as you don't miss the imperial meeting."
After hearing this, the three of them praised Tian Renwan repeatedly. This Tian Zhongcheng was quite a kind man, but it was easy for people who were kind to take advantage of their loopholes.
Li Siye happened to have something to attend to, and so did Ma Fu and Gao Xianzhi. They said goodbye to each other at the door of the backyard and went in different directions.
He decided to go to the West Market first to see how the business of Michagan and Shali, relying on the caravans of Congling and Shinni Kingdom, was doing. He was their boss, and he was not familiar with business, but
It’s just that you have mastered many short-selling theories. Only when the theory meets the reality of Datang can you tell what can come out of the collision.
Logically speaking, the two of them should not lose money. Business on the Silk Road was still in an extensive state. To be honest, due to the low transportation capacity, the supply could not keep up with the demand. People who went to the Western Regions to do business,
You don’t need to put so much thought into it. As long as you don’t lose or damage the goods along the way, don’t kill the camel, don’t get robbed by bandits, and can safely transport it to the destination, you will definitely make a lot of money.
The same goes for the opposite. If you can safely transport products from the Western Regions to Chang'an, you can make money with your eyes closed. Persian carpets and Tubo Pulu are very scarce fabrics on the Western Market in Chang'an. They have these two things to guarantee their business.
How bad is it?
He was giving himself psychological comfort. After thinking about it, he looked up and saw that he was already in front of the West Market Archway.
Li Siye followed the flow of people and walked in a large circle, just in time to observe the activity of the market, but the city was always so noisy, and even though the main market had not yet opened in the afternoon, the flow of people was already very full.
Since the Shangsi Festival on March 3rd is approaching, the business of restaurants and wine shops is quite booming. People have the habit of preparing stocks in advance. Almost every family has to buy two jars to save, as well as a few kilograms of cooked mutton and some bracken.
It is necessary to prepare it for family gatherings and banquets with friends.
There is a product that has become popular due to the festival, and it turns out to be orchid grass. This is because there is a custom of bathing in orchid soup during the Shangsi Festival in the Central Plains. The orchid grass has spiritual power, a fragrant aroma, and can ward off evil spirits and eliminate filth. Even the poorest families have to go there on this day.
Go for an outing in the countryside, pick a handful of orchids and go to the Wei River to hold a "pulling out bath" ceremony. In vernacular, it means going out for a collective bath, which is probably only once a year.
The baths of wealthy people are much more advanced than this. There are bathtubs for those with conditions, and wooden barrels for those without conditions. The perfume shop is also particularly popular on this day. Their requirements for orchids are also relatively high, and they must have spring orchid and cymbidium, which gave birth to
In addition to the orchid business, there are many shops that do not do any business, and they also put mud pots in front of their doors, and plant orchids in them.
He walked slowly from the restaurant street on the left. The Orchid Wine Restaurant in front had six or seven white banners hanging out, which looked like a grand opening or a wedding. One of the banners read Li Taibai's poem about the restaurant, and the other six or seven long banners
All contain poems.
Li Siye said to himself in surprise: "Li Taibai came to Chang'an?"
Li Bai was the score savior of his nine-year education, the national poetry idol, the king of pesticide assassins, and the poet immortal with unfailing strength for 1,500 years.
He turned around and walked into the store. Dr. Jiu, who was standing at the door waiting for the guests, put a linen cloth on his back, bowed and crossed his hands and said with a smile: "Are you coming to drink?"
Li Siye asked him: "Does Li Taibai frequent your wine shop?"
"To patronize?" Dr. Jiu was stunned for a moment, then said with a busy smile: "Yes, yes, Li Taibai often comes to our Orchid Wine Shop these days."
This Dr. Li Bai was obviously lying when he solicited customers, so Li Siye turned around and walked out the door again. Anyway, he still had a long time in Chang'an, so he would go and get to know him when he had time to see clearly what the real Li Bai looked like, and his curiosity would be relieved.
That's enough. If you have more time, you can get acquainted with him and ask for some poems and calligraphy from him.
He came to Nanqu of the West Market, where Miji Store was opened. In front of the two-story hard-topped building facing the street, there were pieces of mud pot orchids on the ground.
Li Siye frowned, what are you doing? If a good store is not open, how can you imitate others and sell orchid grass?
He strode into the store. There were no employees in the store, and it looked empty. There were only wooden counters, wooden signs and account books hanging on the walls. Sand was wiping the countertop with a linen cloth.
He put his hands behind his back and asked, "Sand, where did Micha go?"
"Oh, he went to collect orchid grass..." Shali responded normally, suddenly reacted, put down the linen, turned around and laughed out loud: "President, no, boss, you are back!"
The boy stood in front of him and swayed from side to side, probably wanting his boss to praise him. Seeing Shali's excited expression, Li Siye couldn't blame him for selling orchid grass at the door, so he had to wait until Michakan came back.
At this time, the unique squeaking sound of an axle was heard outside the door. Siye turned around and looked outside, and saw Michathan wearing brown clothes, pushing a wheelbarrow with both hands. Dozens of pots of orchids were placed on the wheel.
This didn't look like a shopkeeper at all. Li Siye stepped forward to help him put the mud pot orchid on the ground, then waved to him and said, "Come to the shop with me."
Li Siye sat cross-legged on the ground, pressed his knees and asked him: "How did you start doing orchid grass? Is this business profitable?"
"Yes!" This is the affirmative answer: "This is Cymbidium. Whenever the Shangsi Festival is approaching, the poor people in Chang'an will go to the outskirts of Chang'an to dig up Cymbidium grass, obtain complete adobes and buy them into the hands of our shops, and then we will resell them to the high officials in the city.
Noble people and rich households can make a difference."
Li Siye frowned and asked sternly: "Where is your original business? Don't you want to run your own business?"
Michakan was a little confused, and opened his mouth wide and said: "It's done!"