Crossing the Qinghe Landlord GL MTL

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Although Zhang He and the others stayed for Liu's sake, they still felt uncomfortable, so they went for a walk on the street with Xia Jiniang and went to the horse market to look at the horses.

　During the Tang Dynasty, the price of a horse was around 30 guan. Due to price changes, the price during the Tang Dynasty was three to four times that of today. Fortunately, the emperors of the Qin Dynasty paid great attention to horse administration. In addition to having special yamen to raise horses, they also implemented many tax reduction and exemption policies for some individual horse owners.

　Although there are still many families who cannot afford horses, the price of horses is already within Zhang He's affordability. There are five-level horses, and war horses are naturally not something they can buy. The third- and fourth-level horses cost about 20 horses.

　Zhang He picked a horse with a similar coat color to the one in the system, and also bought a saddle and so on. The horse had been tamed, so Zhang He asked Xia Jiniang to ride on it and give it a try. Xia Jiniang had never ridden a horse before, so she was nervous but eager to try.

　Zhang He felt the same way when she rode a horse for the first time. Fortunately, she was used to it and learned how to keep her body balanced when riding a black donkey. She taught Xia Jiniang step by step. After Xia Jiniang sat firmly, she took the reins and pulled her around.

　"Erlang, if the potatoes are grown, do you want to leave some for Agu and the others?" Xia Jiniang sat on the horse, still thinking about today's events.

　"I already gave it to them, but they didn't take it seriously." Zhang He said. They will not pay attention to it until they see its value or these people do not benefit from the new crop. Zhang He thought Zhang Yan was unreasonable because he missed it, but later blamed Zhang He for not prioritizing the family's interests.

　"Then Erlang, have you ever thought about asking your uncle for help?" Xia Jiniang asked again.

　"Ji Niang said..."

　"Erlang carefully cultivates potatoes, potatoes, etc., and specially compiles their cultivation methods into a book, isn't it so that he can teach others to cultivate in the future? In this case, why not ask your uncle?" Zhang He

　thought Xia Jiniang's words are reasonable. From Shi Qing's promotion of Qinghe rice, it can be seen that the government has many methods. Furthermore, Zhang Tingxuan is from the Zhang family. If she recommends her to Zhang Tingxuan, the Zhang family will never say anything about her.

　"Then I'll write a letter to uncle when I get back."

　The letter naturally had to be written, and Zhang He also had other thoughts. Every time they came to the city, they always stayed at Zhang Yan's house. Although they were guests, Zhang Yan's The master didn't want to see her, so there was really no need for her to go there again in the future to make herself miserable. Then she discussed with Xia Jiniang: "Jiniang, why don't we also buy a house here?" Xia Jiniang said: "But we can't come here even once in a few months, right? Besides, with our current family background, we can't afford it!

　"

　"...That's true."

　According to the general housing prices in Fuzhou, an ordinary house without snakes, rats or other problems will cost at least 300 guan, and a slightly better one will cost 500 guan. If it is dilapidated, It only costs about two hundred strings. As for a mansion like the Zhang family, it costs at least three thousand guan.

　Zhang He, who is not yet rich at the moment, can only regard this as her goal. In a few years, she may be able to save enough money for a house in the "urban area".

　The two of them walked to Changping Street unknowingly. Zhang He also wanted to see how Xia Luo Silk was doing now, so he and Xia Jiniang went to Xia Erlang Herbal Medicine Shop to visit Xia Luo Silk. Arriving in front of the herbal medicine shop, Zhang He helped Xia Jiniang off the horse. Xia Jiniang almost couldn't stand still. Her legs were sore, as if she had been riding a horse for too long for the first time.

　Hearing the noise, Xia Luosi, who was collecting herbal medicine inside, came out with a smile on her face, but when she saw them, she looked a little panicked: "Mother-in-law, Ji, why are you here?" Zhang He tied his horse

　to Outside, he helped Xia Jiniang into the herbal medicine shop. They looked around and found that the shop was a little deserted. Even when he first opened, there were always curious people coming over to inquire, but now it's a bit strangely deserted.

　"Second brother, don't you want to see us?" Xia Jiniang asked.

　Xia Luocin smiled: "How could it be? Are you here on horseback? It must be Ji Niang's first time riding a horse!"

　Xia Jiniang nodded awkwardly. She couldn't walk well, and she didn't know what others would think of her later. Thinking of this, she asked Zhang He in a low voice: "Why didn't Erlang tell me earlier that riding a horse is so tiring?"

　Zhang He said with a smile: "Ji Niang, you can ride more often. After we have two horses in the future, we can go for outings in distant places together.

　" , Zhang He was still thinking about buying another horse, she thought to herself that luckily the money was under her control, otherwise it would have been used up by Zhang He buying cows, horses and donkeys.

　"Second brother, how is the business after the herbal medicine shop reopened?" Xia Jiniang turned to ask Xia Luosi.

　Xia Luosi was startled and said with a smile: "It's okay."

　Xia Jiniang frowned: "Second brother, the inkstone on your table is dry and has never been used by Mo Du. At least no one came to visit it today. There are many people here. It's impossible that there wasn't even one person buying herbal medicine in the past, right? What happened?"

　Seeing that she couldn't hide it anymore, Xia Luocin said, "Hey, there's nothing we can do about it. This herbal medicine shop has been closed for more than ten days. , many people thought that I killed someone by grabbing the wrong medicine, so no one dared to buy the medicine." "

　But the case has been cleared up?"

　"Even if it is cleared up, they will still worry that I am inexperienced and caught the wrong person. Medicine."

　Xia Luoci had only opened her medicine store for a short period of time and had not yet gained a reputation. There were also cases of being framed, so naturally more people doubted his ability. He doesn't have many connections in the "herbal medicine shop" and seems to have reached a dead end.

　At this time, a carriage stopped in front of the herbal medicine store. The carriage is a single horse, and the carriage is not large in shape and can only accommodate four people. Just being able to afford the carriage shows that the person who comes here is quite important.

　A young girl got off the carriage first, and then helped a woman down as well. Zhang He and Xia Jiniang recognized her immediately—Fang Ying? !

　Fang Ying wore a fringed bun, her hair was decorated with pearls, and her face was lightly decorated with rouge and gouache, which made her look unworldly. Compared with the previous times I saw her, she seemed to be completely reborn at this time, and her whole person became more alive.

　"Young lady of the Fang family?!"

　Fang Ying didn't expect to meet the two of them here. She raised a decent smile on her face and said: "Mr. Zhang family, Madam Xia, we said goodbye last time during the Flower Festival. It's been a month, how are you now?"

　"Lao Fang's wife is worried about me. Both husband and I are fine," Xia Jiniang said.

　When the two met, they couldn't help but exchange greetings. When they saw Xia Luosi and Zhang He standing by without saying a word, they broke away from their conversation. Xia Jiniang asked: "Why did the Fang family's wife come here?"

　Fang Ying smiled and said: "I came here for the Fang family's rouge. I have a fate with you two, so it doesn't hurt to tell you. The Fang family wants to Making rouge requires some herbal medicine, so I came here to do business with Xia Erlang." Xia Luoci said in surprise:

　"Really?!" He thought that the business of the herbal medicine shop would continue to be so bleak. I didn't expect such a big deal to come!

　"Of course." Fang Ying nodded, "I need Xia Erlang to collect herbal medicines and crude drugs according to our list every month, and then send them to Fang's family. But I would like to ask Xia Erlang to keep it a secret." "If we make a decision

　, I will naturally keep the business a secret, but..."

　"Xia Erlang, what doubts do you have?"

　"The Fang family has always had a fixed place to buy herbal medicine. Why did you suddenly come to me?" Ying immediately agreed when offered an olive branch. The time he was framed by Yuan Jiulang was enough for him to learn a lesson.

　Fang Ying was not angry because of his doubts, and she also admired him a little. After all, he did not agree without hesitation because of the immediate benefits.

　In fact, as Xia Luoxi said, the Fang family has always had a regular shop for purchasing herbal medicines and crude medicines, and the scale of those shops is larger than Xia Luoxi's herbal medicine shop, and they also have a better reputation. Under normal circumstances, a small place like Xia Erlang's Pharmacy would not be in the Fang family's eyes.

　The reason why she came to see Xia Luosi was because her father came home very happy one day and shouted happily. She asked him why he was so happy, and Fang's father said: "I heard someone said that the Huang family is currently in internal strife. Huang Yu's son asked Zhou Canjun for help, but Zhou Canjun couldn't take care of himself. He got into trouble recently and was reprimanded by Liu Canjun... ..."

　Fang Ying said in surprise: "Why is this happening?"

　Father Fang said: "I don't know much about it. I just heard that it was related to a case. I heard from the herbal medicine shop that Yuan Jiulang designed to frame an apprentice who had set up another business and killed someone by grabbing the wrong medicine. Zhou Shenjun arrested that apprentice. Go, and for selfish reasons, he did not allow his family to visit him. Unfortunately, that person happened to know Liu Canjun..." Finally, he seemed to remember the name of the apprentice, and then said, "It seems that the herbal medicine shop opened by that apprentice Call her Xia Erlang's medicine shop."

　Fang Ying had a flash of inspiration and asked, "The person who knows Liu Canjun is named Zhang?" "Didn't

　I just tell you? He is Erlangjun of the Zhang family, and Xia Erlang happens to be An in-law of the Zhang family."

　Fang Ying confirmed that Xia Luosi was Xia Jiniang's brother. She asked again: "But does this have anything to do with the internal strife in the Huang family?"

　"This has nothing to do with the internal strife in the Huang family. It's just that Huang Yu's son and son may not be able to make a good profit from the Huang family's property. I just feel happy just thinking about it! "Father Fang said, if it weren't for his low status as a merchant, with his methods, he would have left the Huang family with no place to stay in Fuzhou! Now he can't rectify the Huang family, but there is still someone who can rectify them!

　Fang Ying had no feelings for Huang Yu long ago. She didn't love him and didn't bother to remember him. What she was thinking was that she could no longer let the Fang family be bullied at will. Although she regarded Xia Jiniang as a friend, it was impossible without a little selfishness.

　She wanted to connect with the Zhang family. Even if it wasn't completely guaranteed, it would be nice to have one more friend.

　So she sent someone to inquire about Xia Luo Ci's herbal medicine shop. After learning about the situation of his herbal medicine shop, she thought of a way to cooperate with Xia Luo Ci's herbal medicine shop. In this way, she repaid Xia Jiniang's kindness to her for understanding and protecting her. Secondly, the transaction would not be a loss for the other party's family. Thirdly, she could take this opportunity to have more contacts with Xia Jiniang and Zhang He.

　Naturally, she couldn't tell Zhang He, Xia Luoxi and others all about this plan of killing three birds with one stone, but she wanted them to know that she was doing this to help Xia Luoxi overcome the difficulties.

　Not only Xia Luosi, but also Xia Jiniang has a good impression of her. Fang Ying said, "Because you are Madam Xia's brother, I think you can keep the secret for the Fang family."

　Xia Luoci said, "With Madam Fang's trust, I will never leak the order. "

　The herbs and crude drugs that Fang Ying needs are not the Fang family's secret recipes. However, in order to prevent others from deducing the Fang family's secret recipes, the Fang family has always requested different materials from different herbal medicine shops. As for Charlotte Silk, it is naturally no exception.

　Although the Fang family's business could not immediately improve the situation of Xia Luosi's herbal medicine shop, it could allow him to sustain it for a longer period of time and allow him to make more efforts to eliminate other people's misunderstandings.

　That the situation of Xia Luosi's herbal medicine shop has improved is the best news that Zhang He and Xia Jiniang have heard all day. Seeing that it was getting late, they went back first, and Fang Ying also wanted to go back. As for the cooperation, someone would come to discuss it in person another day.