Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 86

Early the next morning, Wang Xiao woke up to wash up and stood in his yard, watching the rising sun in the east.

The courtyard is neat and tidy, but the population is small, and many houses are sealed up.A sycamore tree was planted in front of Wang Xiaohun's house, and flowers and trees were planted in the open space beside the wall.There is a pavilion in the middle, and a stone table is placed in the pavilion, surrounded by four stone benches.

Wang Qingxiu has nothing to do, so apart from reading some books at home, she cleans up the small yard.Flowers and plants, like a garden.

After watching for a while, Wang Xiaohun said, "Although the scenery in the yard is good, it's just too quiet and less lively. In a few days, I'll buy some cats and dogs to keep them. If I raise a few parrots, it won't be so lonely. ."

Wang Qingxiu was coming from the room and said, "I have a quiet temperament. If there are more, I'm afraid I'll be upset."

Wang Xiaohun said: "You won't be upset if you raise it. People often do this. Before something is done, it's troublesome, and it's troublesome. When it's really done, I realize that I like it very much."

This is called the law of true fragrance, and people of later generations concluded that the same applies to people a thousand years ago.

After breakfast, Wang Qingxiu said: "In recent days, the market in Zhaoluo Town has been changed to every Monday and Saturday. Today on the [-]th, the town is very lively, how about we go shopping?"

Wang Xiaohun said: "In the towns and other grass markets in the past, the dates of the fairs were irregular and irregular, which was very inconvenient. A few days ago, I ordered the counties to count the townships and towns below. , each township takes turns.”

"It turned out to be what you ordered, but it is very convenient." Wang Qingxiu said, looking at Wang Xiaohun.

Wang Xiaohun thought for a while and said, "That's fine. I remember when I was young, my sister carried me on my back and followed my father to Cao Shi. It was very joyful. Since I'm at home today, let's go and have a look together."

After speaking, he went back to his room and changed into casual clothes.He also instructed his soldiers to pick six or seven smart people and change into civilian clothes to follow him.After thinking about it, he ordered someone to call Wang Zhong and go with his sister and brother.

The village is not far from Zhaoluo Town.A few people walked and arrived at Jishang in less than half an hour.

Seeing the crowd surging, Wang Xiaohun said, "This is a big town, and there are many shops in daily life. I didn't expect the market to be so lively. I thought it was only in those remote places."

Wang Zhongdao: "Every time I go to the market, many merchants in the neighborhood come to do business. The merchants in the town also set up stalls to sell goods at the market, which is naturally lively. And on this day, the people in the surrounding villages are all friends. Bring your friends, it's very lively."

Several people entered the market while talking.

These markets were organized by Wang Xiaolie according to his impression.Each township finds an open space outside and sets it out separately as a special market.Except for some large fixed stalls, farmers come to sell their own goods without tax.

In a short time, these markets became lively.Selling all kinds of goods, everything.

Walking into the market, I saw a stall on the side of the road, with everything.This is a nearby villager. Any goods that they think can be sold for money are brought here to sell.They didn't weigh them, they were all divided into small piles, or a handful.How much is the stack, how much is a handful.Of course, there are also the characteristics of this era, rush to buy.It's actually a gamble in disguise.How much is a fish, and how much is a pile of vegetables, the guests come to gamble.If you win, you don't need to spend money to take the goods away. If you lose, you pay, but you can't take the goods.

Wang Xiaohun had the intention to ban this habit, but the time was not in a hurry.

Selling goods does not need to be weighed, but is sold in batches. The main reason is not that there is no weighing, but that the number is not known.In the countryside, one or two people in a village who can read and write are good, and those who can read and write are even rarer.

There are many illiterate people in society, and many people think that there are few literate people.In fact, in addition to being illiterate, he is not literate.You say how much is a pound of vegetables, and how much is two pounds, most people can't tell the difference between three and five pounds.

The habit of selling goods reflects the level of social development and education.In later generations, many people went to the backward areas and found that the people there sold goods no matter the kilograms, but sold them in batches. It is wrong to say that the society is simple.It's just that they can't sell it like this.Including regions around China, such as South Korea and Japan, before they entered modernization, the level of social development was also low, and they were used to it.

Chinese people buy and sell goods, especially like to clearly mark the price, and it is a sign of long-term commercial development.

Walking all the way, Wang Xiaohun said: "There are a lot of vegetables sold here, and they look fresh."

Wang Zhongdao: "They are all nearby villagers. Since there is a market, they may pick whatever they want and sell it at the market. If they sell it, they will buy some goods and go back. If they can't sell it, they should come here. Hanging out."

Wang Xiaohun nodded and said nothing.

China arrived in the Song Dynasty, and commerce began to develop.But it's just the beginning.Now in rural areas, there are many local specialties that are actually worthless.Like fish and shrimp, such as lotus root and water chestnut, they are everywhere outside the village.It is the Mid-Autumn Festival in Ruzhou, which is the season when persimmons are ripe, and the surrounding mountains are bright red.The persimmons under the tree do not need money, as long as they are willing to pick them, they can be sold at the market.

After walking for a while, Wang Xiaohun said, "Look at this family of persimmons, they are very big. Why don't we buy some and take them back to taste."

When Wang Zhong heard this, he hurried forward and bought a lot.The soldiers next to him had baskets and put them inside.

After walking a few steps, Wang Xiao hunted: "I don't know how many persimmons are in the surrounding mountains. If they are made into persimmons, it is a way to get money."

Wang Qingxiu shook her head: "Do you think persimmons are easy to make? Few of the people around can make them."

Wang Xiaohun said: "There are people who know how to do it with others. Wouldn't it be better to make a fortune together?"

The rest laughed when they heard it.Wang Xiaohun's idea was too strange.Why do people who can make money with people who can't?
After walking past the stalls, we came to some large stalls in the center of the market.They all sell chicken, duck, fish, and cloth clothes, which are profitable industries.There are also food stalls for people who come to the market to improve their taste.

Looking at these, Wang Xiaohun said, "This is where taxes are collected. Whether the market can afford it depends on their business."

Wang Zhongdao: "There are not many days just now, and there is not much taxation yet."

Wang Xiaohun nodded.This is normal. How many times has this market opened?Many villagers nearby have not heard of it yet.

Walking to a few food stalls, Wang Qingxiu said, "Since we're here, let's have a bowl of wontons. I often hear people in the village say that the owners of wontons here are conscientious, use the most ingredients, and taste good."

With that said, a few people stepped aside and took up a few tables.

In the earliest days, the distinction between wontons and dumplings was not so clear.At this time, the common wontons are not only like the dumplings of later generations, but also like the wontons of later generations.The taste is of course good, but it is far less exquisite than later generations.

Several people sat down.Not long after, the host brought wontons over.

Wang Xiaohun took a bite.When I looked up, I saw a man on the road.One hand is missing, wrapped in cloth.The lower leg was rotten, leaning on a crutch, twisting and twisting.

When the host saw it, he hurriedly said loudly, "Second brother Song is here. It's a little late today."

Second brother Song said, "I'm walking slowly on the road, but I only arrived at this time."

The host hurried forward, helped Second Brother Song to sit aside, and hurriedly brought a large bowl of wontons.

Brother Song took ten copper coins from his arms and put them on the table one by one.Said: "Good luck today, bring enough money."

The host said: "Second brother is joking. A bowl of wontons is not worth anything, please do it."

Second brother Song said, "How hard it is for you to occupy space before dawn! How can I eat you for nothing!"

The host just refused, and after talking for a while, left the copper coins on the table.

Wang Xiaohun said: "This is a small place, but the prices are not cheap. A bowl of wontons is ten cents more expensive than before."

Wang Qingxiu said, "As soon as the Golden Soldier arrives, everything goes up. The real thing is so expensive that many people can't afford it."

Several people were talking, and saw a few more guests.They all went to the second brother Song to salute, and asked him warmly.

Wang Xiaohun was surprised when he saw it.In these markets, the crowds are mixed and those who do more business are naturally a paradise for the breeding of evil forces.This second brother Song looked at the lack of hands and feet, and would not be the leader here.

The person next to him sat down, and Wang Xiaohun went over and asked, "Several guest officials are polite. I've been away for a long time, and I'm not familiar with this market. Seeing that you all respect that second brother Song, I don't know why?"

The man looked at Wang Xiaohun and saw that he was not a villain.Said: "Because that second brother Song is our hero here."

Wang Xiaohun bowed his hands: "Please advise."

The man said: "Last year when the Jinbing entered the bandits, it was this second brother Song who fought hard against the Jinmen and saved the lives of many villagers. Look at his hands and feet, all of which were chopped off by the Jinmen. Fortunately He will get his life. So we villagers respect him."

(End of this chapter)