Ming politicians

Pingyang Mansion has a certain reputation in Shanxi, and there are many businessmen here.

There are two main streets in Fucheng, Dongzhi Street and Nanzhi Street, both in the east of the city.

Dongzhi Street is the seat of government offices and county offices. Bureaucrats, gentry, big households, and some wealthy people all live on this street, and the Su Mansion is also located on Dongzhi Street.

Nanzhi Street is a place where brothels and restaurants are concentrated. High-end restaurants, brothels and casinos are all located on this street. Comparatively speaking, Nanzhi Street is more lively, bustling with people all day long.

As a whole, Shanxi Province is a barren land, but it does not hinder the enjoyment of the people here.

Most of the businessmen in Pingyang Fucheng, although they are very frugal, in the current popular words, they are all stingy, but their descendants can't control so much, the money that should be used must be used, and the money that should be used should be used. When you are chic, you don't feel bad. For example, Su Tianhao and Su Tianran are typical representatives.

Since crossing, Su Tiancheng has hardly wandered around in the Fucheng.

Everything that should be done has already been done. The tenants are sowing winter wheat in full swing, ditches have been dug, weir ponds are under construction, and one of the dug wells has already produced water. Everything is proceeding according to his prediction.

Su Jun had already set off with the gold and talisman, riding the only Mongolian horse in the mansion.

Another thing that Su Tiancheng was worried about was when the eldest wife would come to Pingyang Fucheng. He made a decision on his own and used some of the seeds and salt in the mansion.But after such a long time, Su Huawen and the eldest wife have not come, and there seems to be no reaction. Although he is strange, he will not take it to heart.

Su Tiancheng took Su Ertong to go shopping.

It was already Xu time, the sky was getting dark, and there were not many people on the street. On winter nights, not many people were willing to go out.

Many shops are not closed, and the high-rise buildings are invisible. The pavement of the street is paved with bluestone, which fits perfectly. The shops on both sides of the street have their own signs.

At this time, there are no electric lights, and the light on the street is completely maintained by the light inside the shop.

Su Tiancheng walked aimlessly, and the feeling of Pingyang Mansion remained in his memory. All of this was experienced by the former Su Tiancheng.

But he has a kind feeling.

Maybe I am used to seeing high-rise buildings, as well as the cold concrete walls and concrete pavement, suddenly experiencing this natural atmosphere, it has a special flavor.

The front was bustling, and the light was exceptionally sufficient. Su Tiancheng knew that he had come to Nanzhi Street.

This is the concentration of brothels, restaurants and gambling houses, the most lively place in the entire Pingyang Fucheng.

Some women with heavy make-up stood on both sides of the street, scratching their heads and posing. They seemed to know what business they were in. Around them, there were some men in coarse cotton robes, talking and laughing without any scruples. .

I paid a little attention to these women. Although their faces were covered with thick powder, they still couldn't hide the traces of the passage of time. These were probably the brothel women with the most tragic fate.

Brothel women in the Ming Dynasty not only refer to prostitutes, they are divided into two types, one is prostitutes but not prostitutes, and the other is prostitutes. If you are lucky, you can be a good person and be redeemed, that is also a very good ending.

However, there are always prejudices in the society towards women in brothels, thinking that they are low-grade women, especially those in the government, who would rather spend a lot of money to piao women and have sex with women in brothels than marry the most outstanding women in brothels. Think there is a share in doing that.

The ending of brothel women is generally tragic. The more famous the more tragic, when young and beautiful, surrounded by dignitaries and nobles, when they are old, they have no choice but to marry a businessman's wife. Unfortunately, businessmen always value fame and fortune. The brothel girl who came home, after a period of time, began to be in disarray and ended up abandoning.

Su Tiancheng remembered Qinhuai Bayan very clearly, except that Ma Xianglan had passed away, the rest Liu Rushi, Gu Hengbo, Dong Xiaowan, Li Xiangjun, Kou Baimen, Bian Yujing, Chen Yuanyuan were all famous figures.

"Brother Su, stay here, stay here."

The voice was somewhat familiar, Su Tiancheng turned around and saw a young man walking slowly.

The young man looked about 20 years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a little shorter than himself, but very energetic.

Su Tiancheng quickly searched out the information of this person from his memory, Liu Zhongji, a student in Pingyang Prefecture, and his father was a senior official in the official office of Pingyang Prefecture.

There is no other information in his mind, Su Tiancheng searched hard, but unfortunately there is nothing.

"It turned out to be Brother Liu, nice to meet you."

Liu Zhongji looked at Su Tiancheng with surprise in his eyes.

The Su Tiancheng in front of him left him with a somewhat wrong impression, his expression was very calm and his eyes were very clear. Could it be that after not seeing him for a while, Su Tiancheng suddenly changed his body.

Su Tiancheng left a deep impression on him, he was serious about his speech, always studying hard, and lacked fun.

Of course, Liu Zhongji was not clear about Su Tiancheng's insanity. After all, in this era, information is very limited.

He is aware of what Su Tiancheng has done recently. He has also discussed with everyone about the distribution of grain, coarse salt and seeds to the tenants. Many people think that Su Tiancheng is a boy who spreads money.

"Brother Su, I'm going to be my boss. Let's go to the brothel together to see and play. It's the cold winter and the lunar month. I don't have much to do when I'm free. I don't know what Brother Su wants."

After Liu Zhongji finished speaking, he pulled Su Tiancheng and walked towards a brothel not far away, regardless of whether he was willing or not.

Su Tiancheng suddenly thought of something, this Liu Zhongji is a good person, he likes to eat, drink and have fun.

It's not something shameful for a scholar to go to the land of fireworks. There are some brothel women who have all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. There are many stories about scholars falling in love with brothel women.

At the door of the brothel, the half-aged madam had a smile on her face.

"Oh, Mr. Liu is here, rare guest, who is this little brother, he looks so handsome, so cute, don't let the girls be fascinated later."

Su Tiancheng shivered for a moment, at this moment, he remembered that he had never been to a brothel.

If you come, you will be safe, and he bowed to salute the madam.

"Su Tiancheng, brother Liu's classmate, please take care of me."

"Hehe, Mr. Su is really smart. The two young masters invited you to sit in the private room. The old man took the two young masters upstairs, and the young lady followed the two young masters to choose."

Su Tiancheng was stunned for a moment, he didn't know the level of consumption here, how much money he needed to spend, if it was tens of taels or even hundreds of taels, he couldn't bear it, even Liu Zhongji was embarrassed to treat guests.

Entering the brothel, there is a lot of people, there are many tables on the first floor, and many people are eating, drinking and punching. The difference is that they are accompanied by women. If you don't pay attention, you may think this is a restaurant.

Su Tiancheng followed behind Liu Zhongji, looking uneasy, it was easy to go upstairs and difficult to go downstairs, who knows how much money he would need, he only brought 45 taels of silver left over from last time, in case the expenses were too big, he would pay It's too embarrassing to not pay money.

Liu Zhongji didn't show anything. He straightened his back and followed behind the madam, looking towards the lobby from time to time, as if to show off.

Su Ertong lowered his head and silently followed behind, not knowing what to think.

After going upstairs, he didn't follow into the private room, but stood in the corridor and waited.

The private room is not big, but after entering, it feels very different, the noisy voice can no longer be heard.

"Mr. Liu, Mr. Su, what do you need?"

"Come to a good banquet, and two other girls, preferably those who can play and sing songs."

"Okay, wait a moment, two sons, you will be here soon."

The bustard mother made tea for the two of them by herself, and she was still talking about the girls in her own brothel, all of them were very beautiful. After making the tea, the bustard mother went out and closed the door behind her.