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Chapter 273 Official Camp
After drinking for three rounds, everyone gradually opened up the chatterbox.

When he was in Luoyang, Shi Fu also felt that the government was treating them too well, but he couldn't understand it.

Now, seeing Fusu, Shifu finally understood that the reason why this government is like this is because of Fusu.

Only Fusu has such a big face, but Fusu doesn't know this.

To be precise, it was because Li You, the governor of Sanchuan County, intended to remove stumbling blocks for Shifu. It can be said that in this situation where he is both an athlete and a referee, who can compete with Shifu?

Fusu said: "Shifu, what kind of goods did you bring when you came to Shangjun this time?"

"It's some silk brocade, lacquer, salt, cowhide..."

Shifu roughly said a few things. The merchants in Luoyang operate in all kinds of businesses. Naturally, Shifu organized these people and brought various goods.

Seeing Shifu's somewhat cautious expression, Fusu knew that after knowing his identity, it was inevitable, and Fusu did not force himself to be like the past.

"Shifu, how much salt did you bring here?"

"There is not much salt, only a few carts." Speaking of this, Shifu also sighed, and said: "Young master, you don't know, I heard that fishing salt is rich in Jiaodong, and I once went to Jiaodong to see it." Pass."

"But I don't want all the local salt-producing lands to be occupied by the Tian family. Not to mention us outsiders, even businessmen from Jiaodong want to get a piece of the pie. It's really difficult!"

"Tian?"

Fusu frowned slightly, seeing this, Shifu said: "Young Master, forgive Shifu for speaking bluntly, the whole country of Qi surrendered back then, so the nobles of Qi rarely died in the flames of war."

"Later, Emperor Shi Huang moved many of them to Xianyang, but in Shandong, the Tian family still has the final say."

"The price of salt in Shandong is a bit more expensive than other places."

Hearing this, Fusu also felt a little ridiculous that the price of salt in the salt-producing areas was actually higher than that in other places.

However, after thinking about it for a while, Fu Su realized how cruel and tragic the facts were.

It is precisely for the purpose of making huge profits that all the salt is collected and sold to other places. Therefore, the price of salt in Jiaodong will soar all the way, and this situation will appear.

Fusu's eyes gradually became a little cold, salt, as a daily necessity, is related to the national economy and the people's livelihood, and in the hands of these big clans, something will happen sooner or later.

This is nothing new!
Therefore, in order to strengthen the power of the central government and taxation, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty brought the production and sales of salt to the central government.At this time, salt was still sold by the people, not by the government, as was the case in Qin Dynasty.

If not, Shifu would not have transported the salt to Fushi.

Speaking of this, Fusu knew that not only salt, but also iron and other items must be taken back to the government for disposal, and placed in the hands of local nobles, but they will become tools for their fish and meat.

But in the hands of the country, at least it can be used to do some things that benefit the country and the people. The difference between the two is not the same.

Shi Fu continued: "Besides, we wanted to bring some tea leaves here this time, but it was the source of the tea leaves from Ku Wu."

"I heard that the land of Bashu is rich in tea, but the road to Shu is difficult, so I didn't dare to think about it."

"Bashu... Bashu..." Fusu tapped the table lightly with his fingers. When the word Bashu just entered Fusu's ears, Fusu had an idea in an instant.

Today's Bashu is quite different from before, at least Shu County, because I went for a trip, it is already under my control, not to mention Zhuo Dingshan and Cheng Zhengle, I still have a Simachang there.

Fusu remembered that in later generations, the salt wells developed in Sichuan could supply all parts of the country with a year's output. Of course, that was the modern age with extremely advanced science and technology.

However, in this world before BC, it should be more than enough for him to let Sima Chang develop the salt well to supply the frontier fortress.

The Tian family in Shandong, Fusu is beyond reach now, so naturally they can't manage there, but if one day, Fusu's hand can reach there, naturally he will not be soft.

And tea can also open the door for Shifu.

For a moment, Fusu felt that the land of Bashu really gave him a precious land for Fusu, and the resources on such a precious land are now unknown and absorbed by no one.

Even people like Shi Fu who have traveled far and wide, even though they heard that the land of Bashu is rich in tea, they also know that the road to Shu is difficult, because they are afraid of it.

Seeing Shifu's dejected look, Fusu laughed, but didn't say much.

Fusu said: "It is really a great joy in life for me and my brothers to gather here today, don't disturb the interest because of these things."

Hearing this, Shifu cheered up, raised his wine glass, and said, "My lord,..."

Fu Su interrupted: "Today, only your eldest brother Su Fu is here, and there is no Mr. Fu Su."

Shifu nodded immediately: "Yes, brother."

"It is because of elder brother that we are in the situation we are in today. I would like to offer a toast to elder brother." After finishing speaking, Shifu picked up the wine bottle and drank the wine in the glass. After drinking, he turned the wine bottle upside down on the table.

"Okay!" Fu Su also raised his wine glass, stood up, and said, "Today we will gather here, and we will have a toast for our brotherhood."

Immediately, everyone raised their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

After a few rounds, Shifu and the others couldn't hold on any longer, and fell asleep.Fusu was also a little drunk at this time, and his face was flushed, but he still kept a clear head.

Helping Shifu and the others to a guest house, Fusu's legs were weak and he looked a little frivolous. After finding a place to sit down, Fusu said: "Sheren, these few are my brothers. , please take good care of her, and the money will naturally not be missing from you."

After finishing speaking, Gao Chong who was behind Fusu took out a bag of money from his bosom and handed it to Sheren.

Sheren just took the money bag and felt the weight in it, so he knew that there was only a lot of money in the bag.

Sheren smiled immediately, but Fusu didn't care about it, and said, "Sheren, do you have pens and inks in this shop?"

Sheren repeatedly agreed, saying: "Yes, there are guests, of course there are."

As he said that, he ordered a staff to prepare these, and after a while, the bamboo slips, pen and ink were placed in front of Fusu.

Fusu picked up the pen, dipped a hand in the ink, and immediately wrote a few lines on the bamboo slip, and then put the bamboo slip into Shifu's arms.

Looking back at Sheren, Fusu said: "Sheren, if these three wake up and want to find me, let him come to the county guard's mansion to look for me."

Fu Su looked back at the officials and said, "Now you can go back and report back, did you hear what I said just now?"

The officials hurriedly bowed their hands and agreed.

(End of this chapter)