Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 332
In Dong Ping's living room in Beiwu Town.Dong Ping sat in the middle, smiling all over his face.He bowed his hands to the guests: "Meng Yuanwai is a big family in Yingchang Mansion, who in the state admires him? Come today, my house is full of splendor!"

Member Mengwai said: "You are a rich family in Tangzhou, and the two families had contacts in the past. It is really a grievance to be evaded by Wang Xiao and come to Beiwu Town. I have news that Mr. Liu Yu from Jinan Mansion will soon Enthroned as the emperor. I have acquaintances who are friendly with the Liu family, and I will tell you when the time comes, there will be infinite benefits. The current hardship is only temporary, so don't worry about it."

Dong Ping said: "Member, don't be angry if I say something. Liu Yu called the emperor, and he was established by the people of Jin. After all, we are the people of the Song Dynasty, so it's better to stay away from him. Dong occupies a county and has hundreds of people under him. Why bother?" It depends on other people's faces!"

Member Meng said: "I understand the truth. But we live in the world, we always have to dress, eat, and support our families. How can we delay it for a while? You are really powerful in Wuyang County. But what big power can't see If you are pleasing to the eye, just send an army to wipe it out. There is no one behind you to support you, this is inevitable. Think twice, brother!"

Dong thought for a while and said, "Of course it would be good for Liu Yu to support me. However, I can't submit to him. I apportion food and pay here."

Member Mengwai said: "Of course it is! Mr. Liu has ruled many lands, how could your county be missed!"

Dong Ping nodded: "A person with such a heart can do great things!"

After chatting a few more gossips, Meng Yuanwai said: "Now there is a matter, I am going to trouble Yuanwai."

As soon as Dong Ping heard it, he understood in his heart that Meng Yuanwai was a big shot in Yingchang Mansion, how could he come to him for no reason?Come, there must be a purpose.Although Yingchang Mansion is a state city, after many wars, the population in the city is less than a thousand households, so it is not as prosperous as it is under its own rule.Don't listen to Meng Yuanwai's extraordinarily lively words, it's just a bluff.

After thinking about it, Dong Ping said: "The world is difficult now, and everything is difficult to do. I don't know what the matter is. If I can do it, I will try my best. If I can't do it, there is no other way."

Member Meng said: "Small matter, small matter! A few days ago, the fourth prince's army crossed the border and asked for a lot of money and food. I am a big family in the state, so naturally I paid a lot. I thought the fourth prince had a hunting battle with Wang Xiao in Luoyang , did not gain the upper hand, led the army to Shaanxi, and we were at peace. I don’t want to ask for some women to serve in the camp a few days ago. How can there be young women in Yingchang Prefecture? Those Jurchens They are so vicious that they want people from my family! There is no way, I have to talk about it, and they promised to spare my family as long as ten young women."

When Dong Ping heard this, his face was displeased: "Wai Yuan cherishes his family, don't I?"

Member Meng waved his hands hastily: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! How could I want your family? I heard that in Beiwu Town, not far from the pier, there are many prostitutes gathered. These people have no shame at all. Wouldn't it be good to give some money and let them enter the gold camp?"

Dong Ping listened, bowed his head and thought for a while.He raised his head and looked at Yuanwai Meng, but didn't speak.

Member Meng understood by heart.Said: "One woman, I will give ten pennies! Ten women, one hundred pennies! Of course, young ones!"

Dong Ping said: "One person only has ten pennies, which is too low."

"When is this? In addition, there are disaster-stricken places, and a young woman can be replaced with a meal! Compared with the past, a young woman would cost dozens or even more. Now everyone can't eat enough, and the price Of course it's lower!"

Dong Ping looked at Yuanwai Meng and said nothing, obviously because he thought the price was low.

Member Meng had no choice but to grit his teeth and said, "Okay, fifteen for a woman! No matter how much, I really can't get it out!"

Dong Ping nodded sharply: "Only 150 guan! Ten people [-] guan! My ugly words are up front, I will pay the people, and the officials will pay! If you can't pay the money, Meng, it will be difficult for you to get out of Beiwu Town! "

Meng Yuanwai hurriedly waved his hand: "Don't worry, don't worry, I know what kind of person Dong Yuanwai is, no one knows."

Dong Ping didn't talk nonsense, and asked his servants to take Meng Yuanwai to rest.He also ordered one of the clansmen to arrest ten young women.Before leaving, I specially asked, as long as they are young, the more beautiful they are, the more they should be kept, and they will be relied on to make money in the future.

Luan Qingshan went south first, and arrived at Beiwu Town the next day.Stay at the Xunchu Inn and fall asleep.On the next morning, I went to the morning stall and ordered a bowl of spicy soup and a pound of fried dough sticks.Eat slowly from there, while observing the surrounding situation.

There are two places where the hot and spicy soup is famous all over the world, one is Beiwudu, and the other is Xiaoyao Town in Xihua.At this time, it can only be regarded as the prototype of hot and spicy soup, which is different from later generations, but the taste is still delicious. (Note: Xiaoyao Town is another name at this time, in order to be opposite to Beiwu Town not far away, it appeared in the book.)
After filling his stomach, Luan Qingshan basically saw the situation in Beiwu Town clearly.This town is very prosperous, with shops concentrated near the pier, divided into several districts according to different industries.Selling all kinds of goods, inns and taverns, everything is available.

Wandering around the town, Luan Qingshan kept an eye on the town's defenses.Dong's house is located in the center of the town, surrounded by high walls, like a castle.Apart from the Dong family's mansion, there are no other facilities.To attack here, the best way is to go straight to the center.

As he was walking, he suddenly saw a group of people surrounded in front of him.Noisy, I don't know what to do there.

When Luan Qingshan stepped forward, he saw a man standing in the crowd.He said in a loud voice with his hips akimbo: "You are lucky! There is an order from outside the staff that ten young women are needed to work at home. As long as you go, you will have enough food and clothing, and you will have monthly wages! Those who want to go can come to me. Come here to register your name, first come, first served! It’s too late, I can only regret going!”

Opposite this man stood many women.Old and young, beautiful and ugly, all kinds.The clothes and fabrics they wear are very cheap, but they are beautifully dressed.Some women use cheap powder to smear their faces like a white wall, and it is almost impossible to see what they were originally.

Luan Qingshan was confused, and asked the people on the side: "What do those women do? They look weird!"

The man looked Luan Qingshan up and down, and said with a smile: "It's the first time for an official to come to Beiwu Town? It's a man's ecstasy, the best place in Beiwu Town! It's only lively at night!"

After hearing this, Luan Qingshan understood what these people were doing.Doing this kind of business is either in high-end restaurants and other places, where women's prices are priced at gold, and their eyes are higher than the top.Men spend money like water, spend a lot of money, and are full of arrogance.Or in this kind of place, the price is the cheapest.Men spend the least money and do the simplest things.

No need to ask that man, he was sent by Dong Ping.Dong Ping didn't want to pay, he just wanted a few good words, and some people would follow him.

At this moment, a man hurriedly got off a boat and ran over quickly.Regardless of other people's eyes, when he came to a young woman, he said in a low voice: "Don't listen to this man's nonsense! Today, there is a Meng member from the state who wants ten women to go to Jinying to work as prostitutes. I wish one out of fifteen. If you buy it from Dong Ping, Dong Ping will send people to cheat you! You follow me and take a boat to the other side of the Ru River. We have the means and the rewards, and we won’t starve to death wherever we go! Dong Ping is so courageous, he dare not cross the Ru River! "

(End of this chapter)