After the meal, Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong were arranged to stay in a small courtyard.
Bi Goo had his own courtyard, so he didn't go back today.
He went home. It was farther from home to Xingqing Palace than from Zhuangzi to Xingqing Palace tomorrow morning.
He lived in Huaizhen Lane, which was about 16 miles away from Xingqing Palace.
It was about 8 miles from Li Family Zhuangzi to Xingqing Palace, including the bridge and the oblique road.
Bi Goo wanted to move to Li Family Zhuangzi if he didn't know His Majesty didn't allow it.
Besides, he didn't want to trouble his family to make breakfast for him. He needed to get up early and eat outside.
Or he would eat in the car if he met someone who was carrying a load or pushing a cart.
How could the food sold outside compare with the food in Li Family Zhuangzi's canteen?
Bi Goo came with the memorials and read them in the study. He sorted out what he needed to show to Li Longji and wrote down his own opinions.
He didn't finish his work until it was almost midnight. He cleaned up and went to the bathroom.
There was a pipe in the courtyard that connected to the bathtub on Zhuangzi. Then there was a shower. There was no bathtub. He was afraid that he couldn't save someone in the bathtub.
He adjusted the hot and cold water, washed himself, wiped himself with a bath towel, went back to the bedroom, changed into pajamas, and lay on the bed.
"What a fairy-like life." Bi Goo murmured and fell asleep.
…
On October 6th, it snowed lightly again, but the wind was not strong.
The Salt Gang members moved their luggage out of An Yi Lane and into the residential building.
There was a flue and a honeycomb coal stove in the residential building. There was no place to cook, toilet, or bathroom.
After the stove was lit and the flue was connected, the temperature in the room could be maintained at 16 or 17 degrees Celsius.
For people from Shu County, this temperature was good. It was warmer than in Yizhou.
Winter in Yizhou was not very cold. The temperature in the room was higher than outside. It was usually 6 or 7 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius. It was relatively humid.
There was no charcoal brazier. Everyone lived in this temperature all year round.
Chang 'an was actually the same as other places in the Tang dynasty. The common people could survive, while the rich people had copper hand stoves and charcoal braziers.
When the members of the Salt Clan lived in An Yi Lane, they had heated kang beds and the temperature was high. But they had to spend money to buy coal.
She moved to the building in front of the Li Family Zhuangzi. It was free of charge, including food.
Most importantly …
"Give me a bowl, I'll have some. Don't fight with me, hiss ~ ha!"
"Spicy, awesome!"
"It feels good to sweat all over."
After moving over, they ate in the settlement.
There were many shops in the settlement, as well as a large canteen.
They ate steamed buns and drank cucumber and egg soup. There was little salt in the steamed buns, so they dipped them in soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Now they were fighting for the bowls of chili oil, putting it in the dishes, and also in the soup.
It was clearly a light cucumber and egg soup with a layer of chili oil.
They had already finished their meal when the food was delivered to them last night.
He only tasted it, but today, he didn't hold back.
As he shouted that it was spicy, he ate with all his might, sweating profusely.
She poured the cucumber soup into the empty bowl and drank it clean.
This was what they liked the most.
In fact, they were not the only ones who liked it. The people in the north liked it, and some people in the south liked it. As for the people in Dongting Lake, needless to say, they liked it.
Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong ate with their brothers.
"The taxes we paid will be refunded. Brothers, don't worry."
Yang Huanjin was the leader of the Salt Clan. He said loudly to the other leaders of the Salt Clan.
"Boss Yang, what do you mean? Refunded? Did Li Dongzhu help us? "A salt merchant asked curiously.
"You can't imagine who Li Dongzhu is eating with. It's Minister Bi, the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Revenue."
Yang Huanjin looked around and gave the answer.
"Oh …" Everyone was surprised.
Huang Xianrong said, "Brothers, we helped the soldiers of the Tang dynasty deliver things. Bi Zaifu said that it was a great merit, so we can't take the taxes from the Salt Clan of Shu."
"Oh …" Everyone was excited.
The Imperial Court was still thinking about them. It was worth it to put in so much effort.
"I've already given the list of goods to Li Dongzhu. There will be an advertisement in the newspaper tomorrow. Brothers, when you live in Chang 'an, you will have chili oil every day."
Yang Huanjin said two more pieces of good news.
"Oh …" Everyone was happy.
Chili oil? What a good day.
After three "oh" s, someone came from outside.
"Is the Salt Merchant of Shu here?" The person who walked in front of the group asked with a smile.
"Yes, you are … from the Cheng Yi Alliance? And the Cheng Yi Alliance and the Rong Yi Alliance? "
A salt merchant asked. Just as he was about to ask about the other party's identity, he recognized the other party from his clothes.
He was from the Yi Alliance. The three Yi Alliances in Chang 'an were all here.
"Yes, I'm here to take your measurements so that we can make thin cotton-padded clothes. At the same time, I'll compare the sizes and give you military coats."
The people from the Cheng Yi Alliance nodded with a smile and said the purpose of their visit.
"We didn't order any clothes." The salt merchant was puzzled.
"Our Yi Alliance only knows about your identities. You are helping to transport military supplies in Shu, so we can live a stable life in Chang 'an.
We will discuss with the imperial court and buy cotton, cotton cloth, and military coats. We will give you a set. "
The people from the Cheng Yi Alliance explained that it was because they had helped the army before.
The people from the Salt Clan were embarrassed. They had helped them once because of Li Dongzhu. Why did everyone come to give them benefits?
"Don't eat first. Come and let us take your measurements. We will take this favor from the Salt Clan. When the war starts again, we will send the supplies to the soldiers at the front line."
Yang Huanjin yelled.
"Okay!" The others agreed.
… …
"Brother Yi, you are playing the Thousand Gold Market. In the future, if the merchants from other places encounter the same situation, they will naturally help."
Li Chengqi and the Yi Alliance came. He followed them.
"Shouldn't we get benefits for contributing to the Tang dynasty?" Li Yi did not deny.
"But in this way, the people from the Salt Clan might bring weapons to escort the provisions and fight with the enemy."
Li Chengqi was worried about this. The Salt Clan of Shu was righteous. They would fight if they got benefits.
Li Yi nodded: "That's about right. If they need me to fight, I will fight too. Will the soldiers at the front line not fight?
If the Salt Clan fights, they will get more benefits. Big Brother, do you think that the Salt Clan only knows how to cook salt and not kill people? "
Li Chengqi smiled. Yes, everyone was fighting with their lives. Moreover, the Salt Clan was very good at fighting.
"Bi Goo did well. He took the initiative to waive the tax." Li Chengqi praised Bi Goo.
Bi Goo was a money-grubber. It was not easy for him to take the initiative to ask for a tax refund.
"How can Old Bi not understand this? Shu has always been providing provisions. If the Salt Clan is disappointed today, who will be willing to help tomorrow?"
Li Yi said with a smile. He actually knew that Old Bi was trying to support him.
When he sent a letter, the Salt Clan tried their best to help.
The Salt Clan went to Chang 'an and asked for help. How much face he had depended on the result.
The result was good. He directly exempted the tax and returned the goods.
Therefore, he had to repay this favor. He had to repay it with Old Bi. This old man …
Thinking of this, Li Yi laughed.
Li Chengqi seemed to have thought of something and asked: "What good things do you have to pay the tax?"
"There are several. I don't know which one he will be satisfied with." Li Yi shook his head.
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