Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 41 Nanpi has ceramic specialties

With shining eyes, he looked at Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang, as if he were seeing two big golden mines. He was extremely happy and excited, and said without thinking:

"Thank you two people thousands of miles away for coming here specially to give me money and food to help me solve my urgent needs. I am extremely grateful and will remember your kindness! Now I see you two, although they have rich families, but they are both white. I don't know that you two Are you willing to stay in my Bohai County?... At present, Bohai County is full of waste and is in need of employment. I see that you two are affectionate and righteous, and I want to hire you as the "County Young Mansion". I don't know what you two want. how? "

Decisively, he extended an olive branch and directly recruited Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang.

The county's young man's office is responsible for managing the county's finances. Do you think it should be suitable for Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang?
he thinks.

However, they saw that Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang's expressions remained unchanged and they held their hands calmly.

I heard Zhang Shiping say: "Thank you for your support, Your Majesty the Prefect. However, we are all merchants and do not have much talent or knowledge. I am afraid that we will live up to the expectations of the Prefect. Besides, the two of us often travel around Zhuojun. If you trade horses for a long time, if you live in Bohai County for a long time, you may encounter obstacles along the way."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang actually refused!
Blinking his eyes, his enthusiasm cooled down a little: Zhang Shiping's refusal...was quite reasonable? ——Bohai County is mountainous and close to the sea, and there are not many flat grasslands. It is indeed not suitable for raising horses?

He looked at Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang intently.

However, I saw that both Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were middle-aged. Perhaps their skin color was slightly dark due to traveling around all year round.He has a square face, regular features, and a simple and honest appearance. Although he is a businessman, he has the physique of a strong man. He wears an earth-colored turban and a thick earth-blue robe. He exudes a sense of heroism, which makes him feel moved. Marvel——

I was just thinking about the materials donated by the other party, and I didn't even have time to take a closer look at Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang!

At this moment, he looked at Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang, and couldn't help but think: Well, they are not moved by fame and fortune, but only by loyalty... Because he has this kind of character, he will help those who were in trouble but cherished their dreams. What about the ambitious Liu Bei? ——He is indeed a righteous businessman who is highly praised by Liu Bei!
Standing up, he bowed seriously to Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang, and said solemnly: "No matter what, I should thank you two! If you hadn't sent a large amount of supplies in time, I'm afraid the civilians of Bohai County would We are still hungry... On behalf of the common people of Bohai County, I would like to say thank you to both of you!"

Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang secretly exchanged glances and replied: "Don't dare, don't dare."

Next, the two sides entered into a stage of bowing to each other, extremely humble: On one side, Liu Bian suggested from time to time that Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang stay in Bohai County; on the other side, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang smiled bitterly and spoke politely again and again. It’s really inconvenient to deny yourself and live in Bohae County for a long time...

Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were determined not to seek fame and reputation, so they declined Liu Bian's invitation.

Because of this, Liu Bian admired Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang very much, and did not want to break contact with each other in the future!However...with a thought in his heart, Liu Bian said:
"It's been very hard for you two to come all the way. If you don't bring some specialties from Bohai County, I will feel sorry for you... Why don't you buy some durable and cheap things in Bohai County, and then transport them to Zhuo County and sell them, you can always make money. Some? If you are satisfied, you are welcome to come to Bohai County often to purchase!"

The speaker was intentional, and the listener was even more attentive. However, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang's eyes lit up, and they both said: "Just follow your highness!"

So, here comes the question: Does Bohae County... have any specialties?
Do you want to resell the rice?

Liu Bian's smile froze.

yes!What are the specialties of Bohae County? ——How can we attract businessmen like Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang to come for trade and promote the economic development of Bohai County when there are no special products? !
calm down!Don't panic, don't panic!
Taking a deep breath, he said: "Well, you two are not in a hurry to return to Zhuo County in the near future? - Why not stay in Nanpi City for a few days and take a look at Nanpi City's... specialties?"

When it comes to "specialty products", he is very calm and calm, and he doesn't feel guilty at all!
Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang were actually fooled by him, and neither of them raised any objection——

After cupping their hands, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang took advantage of the situation and said, "If that's the case, then I'll bother Your Highness."

On the side, Liu Bei, who was watching the whole process, finally stopped being a muralist and said: "Your Highness, the guest house has been cleaned long ago, leaving two or three empty rooms. Please allow me to take Brother Zhang and Brother Su to the guest house to rest... "

Waving his hand, he said: "Uncle Wang, I'm done."

Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang: "..."

Concealed, Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang exchanged glances silently: Uncle Wang? !

It seems that Brother Liu really has an extraordinary background? !

The shock only lasted for a moment. Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang quickly calmed down and stepped back, following Liu Bei.

Liu Bian was left alone in the room.

Without outsiders present, Liu Bian could finally go crazy!

ahh-

A specialty of Bohae County!

I don’t even know what specialties Bohae County has? !
Hurry up and order a special product, and the finished product will be produced quickly!Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to see Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang again!

He held his head and whined for a moment, trying hard to remember what specialties Bohai County had... Even if there were no specialties, he would get one!
He thought for a moment and reluctantly remembered that Nanpi County seemed to have been famous for its ceramics?
It is a pity that later, the Han Dynasty declined, and the world was in chaos. The frequent wars in the north caused the people to live in dire straits, forcing a large number of people from the north to flee south, including artisans, gentry tyrants and businessmen, resulting in a surge in the population of the south!
After that, people in the south opened up wasteland and cultivated fields, built embankments around lakes, built kilns and fired porcelain, sold and did business... Only then did ceramic craftsmanship mature rapidly in the south.

After stroking his palms, Liu Bian's first thought was: Great!

Can Nanpi County vigorously support the ceramic industry?

Finally, there is no need to make any steel, gunpowder and glass like the time-travelers of previous generations——

Of course, if I can be down-to-earth in the future and be lucky enough to come up with fine wine, soap and perfume...that's okay, right?
Hey ~ In short, give priority to the development of exquisite and practical ceramics, and then take them to other places for sale by Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang. They can make some money anyway, and then split the accounts in half. Isn't it possible to get rid of abject poverty and make some money?
Sitting on the mountain and taking the short end... This approach is really not advisable.

Thinking about this, he walked back and forth excitedly and said loudly: "Here comes -"

The guard He Xian ran over first.

Liu Bian opened his mouth and then closed it.Reluctantly, he remembered...it was night.It's time for everyone to go to sleep!

Slightly discouraged, he waved his hand and changed his words: "Forget it, let's talk about it tomorrow? - By the way, do you know who among the craftsmen is best at making ceramics, such as porcelain bowls, porcelain basins, porcelain vases, etc.? "

Guard He Xian: "..."

what? !

The guard He Xian was stunned for a moment, unable to answer the question.

"That's all, I'm going to summon all the craftsmen tomorrow, and I'll ask them carefully then." He waved his hand, feeling that he had asked the wrong person, "Just step back!"

Guard He Xian lowered his head and said nothing, and retreated quietly.

After stretching, Liu Bian also felt sleepy, so he walked back to his residence and went to bed early.

The next day, Liu Bian led his guards to avoid Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang, and quickly left the mansion. After being far away from the mansion, he said to the guard He Xian: "Call all the craftsmen, I have something to say to him. "

Unexpectedly, the guard He Xian asked back abruptly, "Your Highness, I want to ask who is the best at making ceramics?"

He said "Huh" and said, "Yes?"

The guard He Xian said: "Your Highness, I have inquired clearly! There are five people who are best at making ceramics, namely: Li Tieniu, a carpenter; Liu Dazhuang, a stonemason; Wang Hai, a blacksmith; Hu Sheng, a cobbler; and Yuan Yi, a cook !”

he:"……"

That's all for others, but... Yuan Yi? !

Surname Yuan? !
Does it have anything to do with Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, the two children of the Yuan family?
Or... is it just a coincidence that both of them happen to have the surname Yuan?
When he came to his senses, he said: "Okay, you can call these five people."

"Here!" The guard He Xian took the order and quickly turned around and left to carry out the order.

It depends on the situation. Did you do enough homework last night? ——Otherwise, why are we so familiar with each other?

After a while, five people, Li Tieniu, Liu Dazhuang, Wang Hai, Hu Sheng and Yuan Yi, arrived. They gathered by the river and bowed to Liu Bian. They bowed and said, "The common people have seen your highness!"

The five people saluted neatly and their movements were quite unified.

Seeing this, he said, "Excuse me."

After that, the five people straightened up and looked like they were all listening.

It seems that He Xian has already said hello to the five people? ——This is convenient, it saves him money!He nodded and said straight to the point: "I heard that the five of you are the best at making ceramics, right?"

Li Tieniu, Liu Dazhuang, Wang Hai and Hu Sheng didn't answer, but Yuan Yi cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness is absurd, I dare not say I am proficient, but I am also familiar with how to make ceramics... May I ask what kind of pottery your Highness wants?" ceramics?"

With crooked eyes, he said: "What kind of ceramics you can make is what I need... I want to build a new kiln in Nanpi, and I will assign five of you to be in charge. What do you think?"

"Huh?!" Yuan Yi and others were stunned for a moment, but they did not show happy expressions as Liu Bian thought.

"Why?" He frowned slightly, "Aren't you happy?"

"No! No!" Yuan Ji quickly came to his senses and explained with a cupped hand, "Your Highness does not know. In fact, there were several kilns in Nanpi City, but now they have been occupied! If Your Highness insists on To open a kiln farm, would your Highness please consider opening it in other counties? Nanpi County... there are no good places suitable for opening a kiln farm anymore!"

he:"……"

This, this... This was really beyond his expectation.

Unexpectedly, there is already a kiln in Nanpi and it has been occupied by others? ——Why didn’t he see it?

No, no!
We should ask: Who is so bold as to dare to compete with him, the governor of Bohai, for territory? !
Pursing his lips, he asked: "Who occupied the kiln?!"

Yuan Yi lowered his head at the right time, and said softly, "Yes...it's General Zhang Yan."

Zhang, Zhang Yan? !

He looked sideways, not expecting that Nanpi City Kiln Farm would be related to Zhang Yan.

If you think about it carefully, this may not be difficult to guess.

Previously, Zhang Yan was the king of Zhanshan and occupied Bohai County for a long time.

Therefore, if there is a kiln in Nanpi, it should... be acquired by Zhang Yan?
Ah!
He curled his lips slightly and said, "I understand! I'll go find Zhang Yan for an explanation."

I believe that Zhang Yan would not embarrass him too much because he is the governor of Bohai?
(End of this chapter)