"Let me introduce myself. My surname is Li and my name is Yi. I have a Zhuangzi …"
After eating and resting for a while, Li Yi found 11 people and introduced himself.
Not waiting for him to finish, the person in charge of the operation of the pepper directly answered, "At the east bank of Ba River in Chang 'an City. We know Owner Li."
"What about you?" Li Yi only asked one person. There were too many people and he couldn't remember.
"Wei Yue Feng. My name is Wei Yue Feng. Jiangnan West Tanzhou. There is a big river in front of my house … "
"It's called Xiangshui." Li Yi interrupted him.
"Yes, there is also a river …"
"Liuyang River." Li Yi knew where it was. Dongting Lake was in the north. It was a very remote place.
The local economic conditions were not good and the people's lives were not easy.
"Li Dongzhu is indeed impressive." Wei Yue Feng nodded vigorously. Look, this was Li Dongzhu. He was knowledgeable and knew about the river.
"Where did you get it?" Li Yi did not accept this flattery.
"Five years ago, there was a flood and the house was washed away. Those who were alive ran away. They could not pay the rent and had to sell the land. No one wanted to buy it …"
Wei Yue Feng recounted his experience. The Xiangshui flood was not ordinary. They owed the rent and wanted to sell the land but could not.
The group of people ran south to Guangzhou.
First, they helped to move things at the docks. Later, when they had some money, they bought goods from foreign countries and transported them to other places to sell.
This year, they were cheated. They said that it was pepper and that the price was cheap. They even saw the goods.
In the end, they did not know what happened. After the delivery of the 500 grams of pepper goods and the ship left, they found out that there were things that were not pepper.
Like green onion seeds. Green onion seeds were not the same price as pepper.
They were cheated and could not find anyone. They spent all their money and brought the goods to Chang 'an. Chang' an had a high demand for pepper.
They spent the new year on the road. A total of 50 people carried burdens and walked. Fortunately, the road from Guangzhou to Chang 'an was being repaired by various places.
Especially the Great Yu Ridge, the road there was well built, it was long and wide.
By the time they reach Chang'an, the goods will not be easy to sell. Unless the price is lowered, no one will buy them. How long will it take to sell them in batches?
They thought of a way to grind it into powder and sell it as pepper. They mixed the powder with scallion seeds.
They saw something with grinding flour. This thing was good. It was suitable for making powder.
Therefore, they gave money to a family in Shen County and asked them to help rent a hand grinder.
After a few days of processing, he collected a batch and prepared to sell it near Chang 'an City.
The people here were relatively rich, and they wouldn't meet any experts. In theory, they wouldn't meet any.
"We feel that the green onion seeds won't kill people, and they can be used as seasoning. We can mix them together and sell them as pepper.
Even if he sold it for two hundred carvings and lost three hundred carvings, he still had a chance.
Who would have thought that after selling just three bags, it would … it would … "
As Wei Yuefeng spoke, he raised his hand to wipe his eyes. Tears flowed down.
"The Japanese knew that it was different from green onions, but when they arrived at Guangzhou Port, everyone said that it was green onion seeds and that they didn't want it.
Then, they met you all. This was the last time they cheated you. There are many ways to cheat them. You all thought that you had bought it at a cheap price and neglected it.
Your actions were indeed adulterated, but … … it did not cause any bad consequences. I forgive you all. "
Li Yi felt that it was inappropriate to send these people to the officials. If they were sent to the officials, they would be confiscated and flogged 60 times each.
According to the law, the other party had 50 people, and their lives were over.
"Thank you, Li Dongzhu. We will not dare to do this again in the future." Wei Yuefeng and the rest of them wiped their tears.
They were scared when they thought about it. They had lost all their belongings and were beaten to recover. How are they going to live?
"I guess you all can't remember the other party's appearance. I will write a letter for you all to return to Guangzhou and hand it to Zhang Jiuling. He is now in charge of Guangzhou's shipping department.
They are all Japanese merchants and local businessmen. They know about the green onion seeds. If they ask about it, they will be punished to death the next time.
By the way, I will bring some soap, toilet water, and a few exquisitely packaged mirrors for you all.
You all help me to sell the green onion seeds, and I will set the price. You all will get 10% of the profits and 50% of the profits. "
Li Yi does not want his people to suffer such losses. In the future, unless those people do not come, he will arrest them.
At the same time, he wants to open up the overseas trade. The furthest he can go is the Strait of Hormuz. If not, where will he get the green onion seeds from?
"No, no. We will help you to sell the green onion seeds. All the profits will be yours." Wei Yuefeng quickly shook his head.
The rest of the men nodded. They felt that Li Yi was very kind and magnanimous.
"No, no. Do as I say. At night, all of you will stay in tents outside. I will send you all honeycomb coal stoves. Remember not to get poisoned."
Li Yi had already decided on this matter and did not give the other party any benefits. If they helped him once, would they help him again in the future?
"We are not afraid of the cold. In the winter, there are no heated kang beds. Now that it is spring, it is not cold." Wei Yuefeng was worried that Li Yi would spend too much money.
"I know. Sigh!" Li Yi sighed.
When he was in Changsha, Hunan, when there was no central heating, the temperature was … …
Interestingly, the houses in the Northeast were around -10 degrees Celsius. The central heating was too cold, and people had to resist it.
Many people in the South also thought that the Northeast was cold. Later, they realized that the houses in the South were much warmer than their own houses in the winter.
When the temperature was around -0 degrees Celsius, the southerners were used to it.
In the North, when the temperature was -30 degrees Celsius, they could do outdoor work.
If they were frozen, they could stomp their feet. If they were frozen, they could put their hands into their arms. If they were frozen, they could cover their ears with their hands.
But in the South, many people fell sick in the winter. Later, people started to install central heating. If there was no central heating, they would use their own air conditioners. Some even bought small suns.
In the village, there were clay stoves. Everyone was not stupid.
"Third Brother, we need to promote the use of coal, especially honeycomb coal stoves. Other than the areas in the South, the other areas are also suffering from the winter."
Li Yi turned to Li Longji. Li Longji had been listening and watching.
"In the past, Chang An was also accompanied by cries when people woke up early in the morning in the winter." Li Longji recalled the Chang An of the past.
"I can provide some coal mine locations. Some are open-pit mines, and some need to be dug underground.
If it is convenient to transport, you can directly mine the open-pit mines. With the current usage, it can be used for countless years. "
Li Yi did not mind. He pointed out the coal mines in the Tang dynasty. If you can dig all the open-pit mines, then you are awesome.
"Brother Yi, you are not asking for anything in return." Li Longji sighed. Many people would dig secretly if they knew about the mines.
Wei Yuefeng and the rest looked at Li Longji. Brother Yi? This … …
"This matter is settled. Go and rest or go out for a walk. Next time, remember not to let the woman rush in front." Li Yi expressed his dissatisfaction.
"We also don't want to, but we are not as good as her. Just like this time, the idea of selling pepper powder was from her." Wei Yuefeng said helplessly.
So what if she is a woman? Awesome.
"That's true. Wu Zetian is more awesome. People with the surname Wu are actually very capable. For example, Wu Jieyu in the palace. If she is not careful, she may become another Wu Zetian. "
Li Yi smiled and nodded. He directly mentioned the people in the palace.
Wei Yuefeng and the rest: "… …"
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