But the bright moon shines on the ditch

A conversation between just two people finally ended on bad terms.Before today, Liang Peiqiu never thought that one day she would lose her temper with Xu Zhiliu.

For a long time, the smile that had been sealed in the girl's heart was almost regarded by her as a "heavenly person". A poem can best describe it, "Don't dare to speak loudly, for fear of frightening the heavenly person."

Now, she is quite brave.

It seems that because of this tone, Wang Yu later tried to push her to compete for the "top position". When she attended the related activities held privately by the Sanyao Jiuhui for the "vote" issue, she did not refuse, but actively participated in it. With 100% concentration and effort, the name "Little God" will once again appear in front of everyone in Jingdezhen.

In this special situation where Xu Dacai's fame is declining, who doesn't hope that a "hero" will step forward to save the endangered porcelain industry?
Liang Peiqiu quickly emerged like a bamboo shoot after a rain. Because of her clever timing and the fact that it was in the interests of more people, she was pushed to the election platform by a pair of hands as expected.

Become a sacrifice.

Decorating the glorious history of the porcelain industry in Jingdezhen.

In Mingquan Teahouse, the storyteller opened a new storybook. Today's theme is - who can have the last laugh under the exploitation of "Three Kilns and Nine Clubs"?
This politically charged lecture was undoubtedly the gospel of the Reform Party, or it was entirely directed by the Reform Party.

In the previous dynasty, the gangs represented by the Sanyao Jiuhui had powers that were almost as powerful as those of the government. Because the big shots inside had cleared the upward path early, they had the same interests as the government, maximizing the realization of "soldiers and bandits as a family" and exerting influence on the gangs. Other than the blank households, kiln households, and porcelain merchants, they exploited and domesticated them.

The first is to suppress "showing off".That is to say, they suppressed strike struggles, including suppressing workers from Duchang.

They collude with the government to dispatch armed officers and soldiers and use force to force the resumption of work; or they bribe the foremen to divide the team, create internal strife, and induce resumption of work; or it is nominally a labor negotiation, but in fact the employer appoints labor representatives to soften and dissolve the labor with relatively small benefits, so that Coercion and coercion are accepted; the most desperate trick is to "cut straw shoes", using the "street master" to create an excuse to harm the strike leader, fire him and never hire him until he is tamed.

Second, the kiln is prohibited.For example, the ban on spring kilns: every year from the Spring Festival to the Qingming Festival, all porcelain kilns in the town will stop firing unconditionally, or a temporary kiln ban will be implemented when a large number of kiln firewood from the countryside floods in, so as to reduce the price of firewood and raise the price of porcelain.Sometimes the kiln is temporarily banned. When the prices of raw materials and fuel are driven up, a ban is imposed every ten days or every half a month in order to reduce the price of imported materials or increase the price of porcelain blanks for firing.

Three of them are hanging poles.When foreign porcelain merchants have objections to the price of porcelain or the quality inspection is too strict, collective sanctions will be implemented, and any porcelain industry boss is strictly prohibited from trading with them. Even if they receive advance payment, the products will not be allowed to leave the warehouse until the other party agrees to the conditions and cedes the territory. Don't stop until you pay compensation.

The fourth is hoarding.Porcelain is accumulated in warehouses to raise prices uniformly when sales are released, or to make huge profits by passing off inferior goods as good ones.

The fifth is to expand the kiln body.After the kiln body is lengthened and enlarged, more porcelain blanks can be accommodated in the kiln lanes, and more firing fees will be charged. This will ignore losses such as "falling, yellowing, and blackness" of the finished porcelain. This exploitation harms the interests of small owners and makes the development of artistic porcelain and furnishing porcelain Stagnation and regression have led to the dominance of the ancient artifacts industry.

Six of them raised money for government donations.For those who defaulted on taxes and donations, officers and soldiers were sent to collect them, and sometimes they were even detained.However, powerful bosses can operate in secret and donate less or less money.

Seventh, resolve internal business disputes among members.They do not regard justice as the standard of right and wrong, but instead favor or bully those who benefit from the most.

This entire gang fully embodies the social law of "the weak and the strong" from top to bottom. It exclusively serves the big porcelain owners, expands barbaric power, excludes small owners, serves a few interest groups, and seriously hinders production development and social justice. At present, The market shape has been seriously distorted, and credibility is in jeopardy, on the verge of collapse.

Therefore, those who support the reform are mostly "small interest groups" or represent more lower-level owners in Jingdezhen. Sanyao, headed by Hutian Kiln and Anqing Kiln, as well as guild halls such as Duchang and Suhu, are among the "big interest groups" ”, has the right to speak out in the voice of reform.

In the initial stage, these "big interest groups" had been showing overwhelming victory and did not pay attention to the Reform Party at all. Until Xia Ying appeared, with his series of vigorous and resolute actions, he made Sanyao Jiuhui look at him and deeply impressed him. Realizing that the new official took office, he was determined to promote the reform of the porcelain industry.

This determination is not only reflected in Xia Ying's drastic measures to punish the eunuchs, but also in his subtle and subtle efforts to infiltrate all classes in the porcelain industry, from the rich to the poor.Since taking office, he has closed his doors and thanked guests, and devoted himself to the royal kiln factory eating and living with the porcelain workers.He often said: "A potter has his world, his age, and his joys and sorrows." Therefore, he would use "the heart of the potter and transform it into the words of the potter."

He followed the example of his predecessors and focused on pottery techniques, absorbing experience in clay, glaze, blanks, and fire conditions. He commanded himself, worked carefully with money, and imitated the past and adopted the present. This not only won over small business owners in various major industries, but also allowed them to revive their morale and join in the reform. The team also did not hesitate to get close to big owners. For example, they used Wang Yu, the big owner of Anqing Kiln, to win over Changnan Kiln and other merchants' associations.

Unconsciously, the trend of "reform" among cities and towns has quietly changed.

As a big owner like Wang Yu, who is "official and private in cooking", "fires in two industries", and "a strong competitor for the world's number one kiln entrance", it can be said that the struggle for the interests of small owners is nothing to be afraid of, and the impact of reform on small owners The benefits, to him, are just a tiny bit of flesh from a fly's leg, given as they are, without any pain or itch, and do not affect the interests of the big owners like those at the top of the pyramid.

What he really cares about is how to use the east wind of his new official to successfully fight his way through the wolf pack and ascend to the position of wolf king.

Once he becomes the Wolf King, the interests of his people will also be in his hands. How about the reform then will all depend on his wishes?
Therefore, he took Liang Peiqiu to travel among the major owners, seeking "votes" while also penetrating the will of the new official.Liang Peiqiu was not aware of this at first, but later she gradually realized that conscious reform was a measure that would benefit the people in the long run.

She once saw the "Baicai Reform" documents in Xia Ying's office. The opinions she expressed at that time were entirely based on her years of experience and true intentions in this industry. She didn't think much about it. Even Xia Ying came to see her. I didn’t take it to heart to judge the act of reform.

Now that I think about it carefully, both the documents of the "Baicai Reform" and Xia Ying's actions have a purpose or ambition that transcends the current situation.

Why would he ask her to give advice? Who proposed the "Baicai Reform"?Is there a bigger network hidden behind Xia Ying?
She didn't know, she didn't know anything. She was just listening to her seniors talking about the bloody incidents under the previous gang rule, how many talents had fallen on the road of reform, and then thinking about every detail of the "Baicai Reform" that could be implemented at the grassroots level. Every word above seems to have flesh and blood, reflecting a more profound meaning.

She couldn't help but be deeply impressed by this reform, and she also had sincere respect for Xia Ying.

Putting herself in the shoes of the porcelain people, she also sincerely wanted to contribute to changing the current situation of "Yiyantang". Wang Yu told her, "To truly realize this, you must go to the top. Stand where everyone can see, so that they can hear everything you say and see everything you do. When you become a leader, countless people and more people will be able to see you. More and more people are following you, and their blood boils for every one of your inspiring remarks, and they are willing to devote their lives to the rise of the porcelain industry, with no regrets or regrets."

Wang Yu's words are undoubtedly inflammatory. He is an outstanding politician. He is digging wildly on Liang Peiqiu's "Seven Inches", making her convinced and willing to reform the party and work for every porcelain person. Fairness and justice wave the flag.

And with the word-of-mouth spread among the porcelain people at the bottom of various teahouses, brothels and painted boats, the momentum of reform has grown into a towering tree, and the porcelain industry has undergone major changes for ordinary people to walk, live, sit and sleep.

Innovation became commonplace, eventually causing dissatisfaction among the big owners.

Xu Daren first went to Zhang Wensi to complain, then went to An Jiu to cry, and finally went to Xu Zhiliu to ask for a sense of presence, saying that the three kilns and nine meetings were over, "If we let the comments continue to ferment like this, there will be nothing left." Where am I waiting to stand? You don't know, just because of this little sign, Huang Jiazhou's gang of men started to stir up trouble again. I'm going to be bored to death by the shipping!" He ignored it and threatened that Hutian kiln was the leader of the three kilns, and Anqing kiln would definitely not be allowed to jump over and dominate. He also scolded Wang Yu, saying that he It's the new official's lackey.

Seeing that the general election was approaching, Xu Zhiliu had not yet taken action, and An Jiu couldn't sit still anymore, and came to beat him several times.

"Although you have a sacred heart, you are not a saint after all. Xu Zhiliu, my godfather once said that being pure and pure is the way for scholars. But you are both a businessman and a politician, but you are not a scholar."

"If you don't take action, I will do it myself."

When this chaos broke out, even Xu Zhong, who rarely managed kiln affairs nowadays, was alarmed and came to Xu Zhiliu to discuss countermeasures as if his buttocks were on fire.

"Although the rules developed in the previous dynasty are indeed inhumane, under Yang Gong's management in recent years, there has long been no such arrogant exploitation. Just say that the spring kiln was banned. How much cowardice did I suffer because of the firewood price? The ancient ware industry is dominant, is that our problem? The emperor likes antique porcelain, southern businessmen also pursue antique porcelain, and diplomacy also needs antique porcelain. Can we survive without developing the ancient ware industry? And you, who are used to being soft-hearted, those small business owners I can chase you and cry for three days and three nights for a big sum of money. When did you not solve the problem for them? Why did you do a few things for the eunuch? Everything is our fault? This is not okay, childish Liu, you have to think of a way quickly to save the reputation of our Hutian Kiln."

The Hutian Kiln was originally the No. [-] kiln in the world. Now the Anqing Kiln is riding the wind, and in just a short nap, that old guy Wang Yu actually clings to the new official, unites with the small owners, and makes a lot of money. Can Xu Zhong not do it? Angry?

He's getting mad!
He put his hands on his hips and pinched his beard, walking up and down in front of the study, swearing at me from time to time, and jumping up and down. Xu Zhiliu was sitting in the Eight Immortals chair, holding a book in his hand, letting the wind and rain blow outside, He remained motionless.

Soon, the reform trend came to a sudden halt.

Because there was a life-threatening lawsuit at Dayaokou.

**
In the past few days, Jingdezhen has been in turmoil.

First, Zhang Wensi’s wife made a joke during the Double Ninth Festival. She happened to be caught by the newly appointed county magistrate. She took advantage of the situation and raped her. Along with many lackeys of Zhang Wensi and An Jiu, they were all burned by the new official. "He died heroically" under fire.

This is not over yet. After Xia Ying arrived, Anqing Kiln seemed to have found a big backer and started to perform.He helped the new official perform rituals and burn porcelain for offerings, and he also traveled to various folk kilns to help the new official win over the people and promote reforms.

Then Dadong Wang is not stupid, how can he not have any plans?

Isn't it the golden signboard of "The No. [-] Private Kiln in the World" that he pictures?
Therefore, they all got together in a hurry, and in this messy stall, the three kilns and nine associations were going to have general elections. Which one was chosen was the most important thing. It was like the opening battle between the two major folk kilns!
Needless to say, the other side of the Hutian Kiln is sitting on the Diaoyutai.As for Anqing Yao, the second-in-command of ten thousand years, he was fed up with the cowardice of being put down by others in everything, so everyone from top to bottom was prepared for this. All matters, big or small, must be considered before considering them again, for fear of accidentally causing trouble and affecting the If you run for the top spot in your family, you will truly become a sinner through the ages.

However, at this critical moment, something really happened in Anqing Kiln.

However, it is a happy event.

It turned out to be the watchmaker who accompanied Liang Peiqiu to watch the fire at the kiln. The eldest brother came late to give birth to a child. Now, at the child's [-]th day banquet, he invited all his colleagues to go home for a wedding drink.

This child of his was not easy to come by, and everyone saw it. On the one hand, they really couldn't bear to let the fun down, and on the other hand, they had been tense for the past few days, and they all thought that having a wedding drink would not delay the big event. Relaxing a little would be the best in the long run. count.

So after getting the consent of Liang Peiqiu and several other Zhuang masters, they all pooled their money together, carried large and small gift boxes, and happily went to the banquet.

Liang Peiqiu was also dragged along. During the dinner, she was very happy to see the watchmaker's wife and the soft fat boy. She handed her sister-in-law a red envelope in private, saying that it was Wang Yu's sincere wish.

Since it was given by the big boss, the watchmaker did not refuse. He toasted three glasses of wine and held Liang Peiqiu's hands and couldn't help but thank him.First, he thanked Anqing Kiln for cultivating him, allowing him to establish a solid foundation at the entrance of the kiln step by step, marry a wife and have children, and then said how sorry he was to his employer, who had to hold a happy event at this time and disturbed his family.

He burst into tears after talking about it, and a group of waiters also shed tears and sighed.

Liang Peiqiu hurriedly comforted her, and then said: "Your Lin'er's [-]th day is a great joy. If the family wants to entertain relatives and return to the hometown to worship ancestors, I can go back and adjust the work again. You don't have to worry."

When the eight-foot-tall man heard this, he howled immediately, knelt on his knees and kowtowed to her.

Liang Peiqiu was startled and backed away repeatedly.

How, how could you give such a great gift!
Not to mention her, other colleagues were also stunned and did not react for a while.It wasn't until the sister-in-law stepped forward and gently pinched the man's ears, irritating him that he drank too much and behaved in an incompatible manner, which frightened the boss, that everyone returned to normal and started laughing.

The meal lasted almost until midnight.

Liang Peiqiu personally sent the people home and made all arrangements before returning to Anqing Kiln with confidence.Looking at the quiet rows of kiln houses and the endless kiln fire in the night, a smile filled her face.

It was a self-sufficient and heart-pounding smile that even she didn't realize she had.

However, on the day when the watchmaker came back to work again.

People are gone.