Han Shizu

Chapter 294 Entering Beijing
The resentment gushing out of He Fuyin's words could almost break through the not-so-solid window lattice, and he raised his glass and took a sip of wine.

He was originally engaged in "international trade", traveling between Kaifeng and Huainan, and selling some Jianghuai products from the Southern Tang Dynasty to Tokyo. Mo made a big profit.

Now in Dahan, the most profitable business is nothing more than grain, rice, oil and salt.In terms of salt administration, although it is monopolized by the government, in fact, due to insufficient supervision and the limitation of national conditions, it has always been public-private-public.

Before that, the imperial court had always turned a blind eye to the salt bought from Huainan, and people like He Fuyin could be said to be like a fish in water.

However, since the succession of the Han emperor and Liu Chengyou's appointment, the Southern Tang took the initiative to find trouble, and the relationship between the two countries deteriorated.Li Jing, the lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, issued an edict to close the commercial markets and commercial markets on the border between the two countries, and cut off the business travel between the two countries. It has been almost a year.

This is also the origin of what He Fuyin said about "cutting money". For them, the loss was huge.Of course, it is still possible to sell rice, grain and even salt in China, but there is no such thing as high profit from Nantang. If you make less money, you will lose money.

"I don't know when the relationship between the two countries will be eased! The two countries are against each other. It is us and other business travelers who suffer, and the people of the big man who suffer." Seeing He Fuyin's moodiness, Li Jin couldn't help but speak, echoing, this stout The man can actually say something about "worrying about the country and hurting the time".

"I don't know what the false Tang Lord thinks. Tang Jun can compete with my big man? In the past, the Huaihe River was surging north and south. After so long, we couldn't fight again. I really don't know why it happened?"

Two merchants were discussing state affairs in this inn, but they still knew how to restrain themselves. He Fuyin quickly changed the subject, and laughed at himself: "You and I are covered in copper stink, so don't worry about the ministers and generals in the temple. At present, the most important thing is to stabilize the way of doing business."

"Brother He said so!"

"It's so cold today!" Talking about the weather casually, Li Jin picked up a piece of roasted lamb leg, stuffed it into his mouth, and said with a glass of wine, "Tokyo is better, in Ruzhou, You can’t eat such good meat!”

"Brother Li has worked hard this time, and the winter solstice is coming soon. Taking advantage of this cold winter, you can go back home and rest for a while. When the new year starts, I will have a lot of opportunities to make a fortune!" He Fuyin said lightly.

"Brother He knows that I can't sit still." Hearing this, Li Jin wiped the oil from his mouth casually, and looked at He Fuyin expectantly.

"No hurry! No hurry!" He Fuyin put on airs, showing a little perfunctory.

While the two were chatting, there was another commotion on the official road outside the museum. A group of dozens of riders galloped towards the west on wind and frost, with the sound of hoofbeats rushing and powerful, rolling past the dust and grass.

Hearing this movement, the attention of the few guests in the hall was immediately attracted, and He and Li could not help but open the window of the case and look out.

Looking at that group of cavalry, each one is strong and powerful, while riding the horses, their posture is vigorous, and a fierce and brave spirit lingers in it.Surrounded in the middle are one old and one young.

"I don't know which nobleman it is?" Li Jin subconsciously sighed with envy flashing in his eyes.

He Fuyin hugged his arms, his narrow eyes flashed a little thought, he nodded his head slightly and said: "In the past few days, envoys from the feudal towns have been coming to Beijing to see them. Looking at this scene, there is no accident, it should be a festival. I just don't know , which one is it?"

After traveling all over the world for many years, he still has some insight. Just as He Fuyin guessed, the cavalry passing by was one of the Jiedu troops who formally entered Beijing to meet.

Running to Hongqiao, he slowed down and stopped. Under the bridge, a group of inspection soldiers were guarding and checking pedestrians. They were originally responsible for collecting bridge tolls, but they were later canceled by Liu Chengyou.

This group of people can be regarded as making a fuss, and they have already attracted attention.However, beside him, there was already a civil official who observed the situation, went up to meet him, and said cleverly: "Dare to ask, but the Yong'an Army from Fuzhou is the envoy?"

The old man in the lead, with a flamboyant beard and hair, was even more reckless in the winter wind. He glanced at the little official, and said in a deep voice: "It's the old man."

"I'm Xia Nai Xiangfu Station's Guan Cheng, and I'm ordered to meet you here!" Hearing this, the post official who was flushed with cold immediately beamed with joy.

Zhe Congruan was a little surprised, but put a smile on his mouth: "Thank you!"

Guan Cheng was flattered, it was rare to see such a peaceful military man, and he was even more respectful: "There is an order in Beijing, please let the king go to the guest house to rest for a while, and then go to the palace to see him after reporting."

This time, for the feudal towns that came to Beijing one after another, from Liu Chengyou down, they showed great importance, and the reception and so on had been arranged long ago.

Seeing this, Zhe Congruan couldn't help but show a satisfied look, and stretched out his hand and said, "Listen to the arrangement!"

Guan Cheng saw that Zhe Congruan was always acting very graceful, he was even more relieved, he stepped forward a little flatteringly, personally led Zhe Congruan's horse and led the way.

Zhe Congruan is almost sixty years old, and he is considered old and strong. In this winter, he can endure the pain of riding a horse.Of course, behind the team, there was a carriage.
The young man next to him is a beautiful young girl who is the granddaughter of Ruan Zhe, who is the famous "Mr. She".The young girl is heroic, full of vigor, and good at riding. Although she is young, her skill and bravery surpass ordinary people. She is loved by Zhe Congruan, and she came to Beijing this time and brought it with her.

"Grandfather, this is Tokyo City!" Zhe Saihua looked eastward at Kaifeng with her clear eyes, and asked curiously, she opened her mouth, and a faint white steam spit out from her tender lips.

Although he didn't know much about Kaifeng, Zhe Congruan maintained a well-informed image in front of his granddaughter, and nodded calmly: "Yes!"

"It looks like it's not as big as Luoyang." Zhe Saihua seemed a little disappointed and muttered, but quickly added: "However, it's more lively than Luoyang."

"After all, it is the capital of the country, the most benevolent place." Zhe Congruan was amused by his granddaughter's delicate appearance.

"The emperor should live here!" Zhe Saihua raised her eyebrows and said, "If I see you, I want to ask him, why is it so unreasonable to let grandfather travel so far just to see him? "

"Haha!" Zhe Congruan laughed, and stroked the girl's head under the sable hat: "This time, the old man took the initiative to come to see you. The capital is no better than Fuzhou. Here, you can No disrespect."

She still respects her grandfather very much. Hearing his advice, Zhe Saihua immediately responded: "Yes!"

But in the bright eyes, there is obviously a little naughty color flashing.

Zhe Congruan glanced at his granddaughter, his loving eyes stayed on her still immature face for a while, and there was a little deep meaning in his eyes.When he came to Beijing this time and brought his granddaughter with him, he obviously had a certain idea.

(End of this chapter)