Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 297 Departure
Lin Shengyuan got off the boat and looked around.Said: "In a year or two, Fancheng on the north bank has become so prosperous! When I first came to Xiangyang, it was still a small town with few people. Now there are many shops and there are many pedestrians on the street!"

Huang Yuanwai said: "The goods sold in Xiangyang to the north will be converted into ships here, so it will naturally become prosperous."

Lin Shengyuan said: "You can go up to Tangzhou along the Bihe River, why do you have to change trains here?"

Huang Yuanwai shook his head: "The boats on the Bihe River are all owned by the Zhenfu Department. If there is no way, how can ordinary merchants afford to wait? We sell cotton cloth, which is not heavy, so we don't have to wait for the boat."

Lin Shengyuan nodded.I didn't care about these things before, but I didn't know.

After chatting for a few words, Lin Shengyuan said to Lin Xi who was behind him: "I just accompanied Huang Yuanwai to Xiangcheng County. The roads are all flat, so you don't have to worry too much. You have already arrived in Fancheng, so you should go back early. When I am not in Xiangyang , you guard the house and don't cause trouble."

Lin Xi wanted to accompany his father for another walk, but seeing Huang Yuanwai kept urging him, he had to agree.He stepped forward to straighten his father's sleeves, and said in a low voice, "Be careful when you go out, father! The cotton cloth you transport is precious, so don't underestimate it."

Lin Shengyuan said with a smile: "How many years have I been in business, how come I don't know this? Besides, I have been away from Kaifeng Mansion for many years, and I have seen everything in the world. Don't worry, just wait for my safe return."

The father and daughter were reluctant to leave there, and Huang Yuanwai came to urge them, so they had to say goodbye.

Leaving the pier, Lin Shengyuan took two hired companions, Jian Da and Qi Sanlang, and followed Huang Yuanwai to the freight yard in the south.

A member of the staff was directing the people to load the cars there. When he saw Huang Sanlang coming, he came over to salute.

Huang Yuanwai said: "This is a junior member who is traveling with me. He came to Xiangyang to sell some plums and loquats. These fruits are rare in the north, and they are of great interest when they are transported. You are so affectionate along the way."

Lin Shengyuan stepped forward to greet Chu Yuanwai.Seeing that he has a strong body and eyes like lightning, he is not as kind as Yuanwai Huang.

On the road next to it, there was already a long row of large cars.The carts are all newly made of jujube wood, which looks very strong.The two wooden wheels below are covered with iron sheets, and a horizontal shaft connected to the wooden wheels is made of iron at both ends, and is installed in the bearings of Xiangyangsheng.

Huang Yuanwai said: "The convoy under the Zhenfu Division is the one who transported the goods for us. They are the only ones who have such a good car and so many cars. Although the price is a bit expensive, it is worth it. After discussing with them, one day To travel sixty miles, other people can't do it."

Lin Shengyuan nodded.I've heard people say before that the Zhen Fu Division has a special convoy to transport goods long-distance for merchants.The cart is newly made, and the horse is specially selected, which is not ordinary or comparable.A car loads [-] catties, a hundred miles is always enough money, and the freight is not expensive.

The cargo transport team built by Wang Xiaolie is actually a grain transport team outside the army.When it comes to wartime, it will be requisitioned directly by the government to transport grain, grass and luggage for the army.When not fighting, it can be used to make money.

Huang Yuanwai said: "This time more than 3000 bolts of cloth were transported, and more than 30 vehicles were used. The other [-] vehicles belonged to the first member."

Lin Shengyuan whispered: "Plums and loquats are bound to go bad after a long time. For beginners, most of them will go bad when they arrive in Xiangcheng. Not to mention that they have to be shipped to the north. It's not inevitable that they will lose money." Buy or sell?"

Huang Yuanwai laughed and said, "You are wrong. Chu Yuanwai only went to Rufen Town and sold them in Ruzhou, but did not go to Xiangcheng."

Lin Shengyuan nodded.There are no fools in the world who do business that they know will lose money.

Not long after, a big man came over and crossed his hand at Huang Yuanwai.Said: "Member, it's getting late, so let's start early. We have a rest tonight, and we must go to Huyang County tomorrow. If we miss the journey, it will be very difficult."

Member Huang said yes.Pointing to Lin Shengyuan, he said, "This Lin member is my companion in Xiangyang City. This time, I was able to invite you to Xiangcheng County. It is all due to his credit. The future business will also depend on him. The North is shipping."

The big man hurried forward to salute.

This big man is named Shen Duan, and he is the leader of the team.There are more than one hundred people under him, and they deliver goods for others.

That's all, the convoy set off.Chu Yuanwai was in front, Lin Shengyuan led Jian Da and Qi Sanlang in the middle, and Huang Yuanwai stayed behind.This is the first shipment, and several people are very serious, watching the convoy carefully.

In the car in front, Chu Yuan was leaning against the car wall with a gloomy expression.He was holding a wine gourd in his hand, but he didn't open the lid.

A man on the opposite side raised the curtain to look outside the car.He whispered to Chu Yuanwai: "We are traveling with that Huang Yuanwai, is there any accident? Listen to that guy, he has a lot of contacts in the north."

The first member said: "Selling three thousand pieces of cotton cloth at a time, I dare to be an ordinary businessman! He is doing a legitimate business and has money in his hand. If there is any trouble, as long as he spends a lot of money, he will surely get through. If We’re going to walk on our own, I’m afraid it hasn’t been so smooth.”

The man nodded.He said again: "We are transporting some plums and loquats, both of which are perishable. I am afraid that someone will look through them on the road."

The first member said: "I have asked a long time ago. As long as the money is sufficient, these shippers will not inspect the goods of the customers. Hmph, they are all people from the Zhenfu envoy, but they only want to make money, and do not No matter what we are transporting. In Fancheng, I made it clear that as long as we are calm, these people will not care what we are transporting. No one is more suitable than them for transporting goods."

The man nodded.After a while, he said again: "I see that they carry knives and guns, and I always feel unsafe in my heart."

The beginner said: "Where in the world is there a little risk, there is nothing wrong! This time we found out the way, and if we get through, there will be infinite benefits in the future! You just follow my orders and don't go out to talk to people, everything will be fine! "

The rest of the men nodded.I stretched my head out to look outside again, but no one spoke for a long time.

Lin Shengyuan sat in the car, stretched his legs beautifully, and leaned his head on the wall of the car, looking extremely relaxed.This time I helped Huang Yuanwai to transport the goods. According to the agreement, I can get one hundred coins for each piece of cloth.Send it to Xiangcheng County, and you will get more than [-] guan.Such a good thing, is it easy to come across?The contacts I accumulated from doing business in the past finally have today.

During these years of ups and downs, Lin Shengyuan realized that there is nothing more attractive than money in the world.As long as you have money, no matter where you go, you will live a good life.If you have no money, no matter where you are, you will be looked down upon.

My daughter earns ten pennies a month in the yamen, seriously speaking, it's not a lot.Among the people in Xiangyang City, there is not one such family in ten.However, member Lin lived a wealthy life, and such a life is hard to satisfy.Now that there is an opportunity to make a lot of money, it is natural to firmly grasp it.

Qi Sanlang rode a mule and followed outside the car.Jian Da sat by the car door, drowsy.

Lin Shengyuan raised the curtain and let the wind blow into the car, feeling much cooler.July is hot, the heat begins to fade away, the cool breeze slowly rises, and it is the harvest season of the year.I went to Xiangcheng this trip and earned [-] guan to come back, so I can do many things.Even if Huang Yuanwai doesn't do business with him in the future, and he has the capital in his hands, what can't he do to make money?
Looking at the scenery outside the car, Lin Shengyuan felt very comfortable.From escaping from Kaifeng mansion to now, in the past few years, there has never been a day when he has such a good mood.The scenery outside the car is beautiful, the sky is blue, and even the people driving the car are lovely.

(End of this chapter)