Ang Lee didn't dislike places like brothels at all. He even felt that it was a good place to relax and was good for promoting the prosperity of the city. Many poems that had been passed down through the ages came from places like brothels.
There were many literati who left their names in ancient history. How many of these literati hadn't visited brothels? Almost all of the great literati that the later generations knew and heard of had visited brothels. Some of them even spent all their time in brothels and regarded brothels as their home.
Of course, not everyone's purpose of visiting brothels was to find beautiful girls and feel a unique atmosphere. They could also take the opportunity to find like-minded friends and get to know a few influential people who could help them. These could be the purpose of visiting brothels.
Moreover, most of the brothels also had the function of a restaurant. They provided a set of services for eating, drinking, playing, sleeping, and making friends. It was impossible to refuse.
However, no matter what a person did, he must have restraint. This was the prerequisite for not being addicted. If he was addicted to everything, it would be easy for him to be addicted to it. That would be troublesome, especially if he was addicted to women. Once he couldn't control himself, his body would deteriorate day by day, and he would be ruined.
The degree of restraint was related to the individual's body. Strong people could be more restrained, but weak people had to be more restrained.
However, in any case, Ang Lee didn't think that brothels had any disadvantages. How could such a good social occasion be a cancer to society? They couldn't say that there was a problem just because bad people gathered here! Riding a horse could kill people. Shouldn't people be allowed to ride a horse?
Li An always felt that the era of the Tang Dynasty was better. Visiting brothels was reasonable and legal, while committing adultery with another man's wife would result in being drowned in a pig cage. This was a good way to protect a woman of good family and maintain the dignity of a man.
In the later generations, visiting a brothel had become an illegal thing. You would have to go to jail. No matter how high your status was, you would still have to go to jail if you were caught. Snatching other people's wives and having sex with other people's wives had become legal, which made many people feel helpless.
If a bachelor who couldn't find a wife wanted to satisfy his needs, he would be caught and jailed if he went to brothels. Moreover, he would have to pay a fine. Many bachelors didn't dare to try it. However, sleeping with other people's wives didn't have any legal liability. As long as both parties were willing, and the other party's husband was a coward who didn't dare to stand up, there wouldn't be any problems. They could do whatever they wanted.
This practice that seemed to eliminate social cancer was actually blocking the normal channels of the bachelors. It forced them to target other people's wives, and even forced extreme crimes to satisfy their needs....
Especially in the social structure where men far outnumbered women, a large number of unsatisfied bachelors who were deprived of the right to mate would break out a powerful destructive force and cause the growth of vicious crimes.
Yu the Great's experience in controlling the flood told us that dredging, not blocking, was the only way to control the Yellow River. Only by dredging the river and letting the Yellow River flow smoothly into the sea could the risk of the Yellow River bursting its banks be fundamentally solved.
It was better to dredge than to block. This was the golden rule summed up since ancient times. In any era, there was no such thing as not allowing brothels to open. Moreover, brothels couldn't be banned at all. Even if they were banned on the surface, there would be transactions in the dark. It was better to guide them.
Because of this point, Ang Lee wouldn't have the idea of suppressing brothels. Moreover, if he really banned all the brothels in the world, how could these poor girls who didn't know anything survive? It was too cruel. Smashing people's jobs was like killing their parents. It was immoral.
"Greetings to Assistant Minister Li."
The brothel keeper's words were quite pleasant and sweet, which made the eyes of several businessmen next to her almost pop out.
Especially the word "servant" at the beginning, it couldn't be more charming. Her posture of bowing was also quite charming. Ordinary old men couldn't resist her.
Li An still preferred little lolis. He was not interested in the old procuress who had been on the battlefield for a long time.
"Chang 'an's language is very standard. You are from the Tang dynasty."
Ang Lee said.
The brothel keeper immediately beamed and said, "I am from Wannian County in Chang 'an. I came to West Tianzhu with my mother two years ago. Last year, my mother passed away, and I took over the Spring Fragrance House. I heard that Assistant Minister Li was going to build a big port for hundreds of thousands of people here, so I brought the girls here. In the future, Assistant Minister Li, please take care of us."
After that, she bumped Ang Lee's arm with her plump breasts. Her desire was obvious.
Ang Lee smiled and said, "Of course, but I can only stay for one or two months at most. In the future, you still have to rely on yourself."
"Thank you, Assistant Minister Li. I am so happy to hear your words. This time, I have two new girls who are 16 years old and are still virgins. Their first time naturally belongs to Assistant Minister Li. I hope Assistant Minister Li will take care of them."
The brothel keeper said greedily.
Ang Lee declined and said, "This is not appropriate! I am an official of the imperial court. How can I come and go at will … "
Hearing this, several old men hurriedly said, "Assistant Minister Li, you worry too much. As the saying goes, food and sex are human nature. Even an official of the imperial court can't be vegetarian and pray to Buddha! If the 16 years old girls can give their first time to Assistant Minister Li, it will be their blessing. I am afraid that they will have no regrets in this life. Their value will also increase a lot, haha! "
Looking at these old men, it was obvious that they frequented brothels frequently and were very experienced. They also knew how to guide newcomers. Of course, Ang Lee was not considered a newcomer.
However, they said that spoiling the 16 years old girls would increase their value. This was not false. There were precedents in many eras.
For example, in the future, a certain prostitute covered a general's return to the south. Since then, she had become famous. Other men heard that the general was infatuated with this prostitute, so they all came to experience it. They all had to wait in line, and the price of accompanying guests also increased a lot.
In fact, all women were about the same. However, once they became famous, they gave people a different feeling. How could the feeling be the same when pushing down a palace maid and the Emperor's favorite concubine be the same? Of course, it was different.
Not to mention people, even objects were the same. For example, a pair of shoes worn by a certain celebrity could be sold for dozens of times the original price, or even more. It was hard to understand. At least, the shoes worn by people were all smelly. Didn't they feel disgusted?
Probably, if the shoes worn by ordinary people were worn by them, people would look at them with disdain. However, if the shoes worn by celebrities were worn by them, they would be in high demand in many people's eyes. It was really strange. It was estimated that in some people's eyes, the poop excreted by celebrities was overflowing with fragrance!
However, for Ang Lee, there was no resentment because Ang Lee was a celebrity, a big celebrity who was more famous than the Emperor of the Tang dynasty. Ang Lee's words were the golden rule. The value of the things used by Ang Lee would increase. Even the value of the girls used by Ang Lee would skyrocket. It was really unbearable.
"Assistant Minister Li, don't refuse. The two girls themselves said that they must let Assistant Minister Li have the first bite."
The procuress said as she leaned on Ang Lee's body, which made Ang Lee have a reaction.
Of course, Ang Lee couldn't show an anxious look. He said seriously, "I still have some official business to deal with. When I have time, I will live up to the expectations of the beauties."
With that said, the meaning was very clear. Ang Lee would go, but he needed to wait. He couldn't go in a hurry to maintain a good image.
"I'll go back now and let the girls dress up. I'll wait for Assistant Minister Li at any time."
The brothel keeper winked at Li An and left, swaying her hips.
Several old businessmen unconsciously turned around and stared at the procuress's butt. Their saliva almost flowed out.
"Everyone, I won't leave for a month. If you have any difficulties, feel free to look for me. I will definitely help you solve all kinds of problems."
Ang Lee said.
"Thank you, Assistant Minister Li."
Several old businessmen nodded their heads in gratitude. They seemed to be quite sincere.
The first batch of businessmen had come, so the second batch wouldn't be far away. As long as there was a demand for the construction of the port, craftsmen would continue to pour in. A large number of craftsmen were paid, and they also had various needs. In this way, it would inevitably lead to the development of the whole business. It would gradually become a big port.
Of course, the construction was only the first step. In order for this port city to have a sustainable development, it must be turned into a commercial hub as soon as possible. A railway station must be built, and the railway must be extended to Tocharia. In this way, it would be impossible to slow down the development.
Ang Lee's subordinates were all performing their duties. Except for the occasional inspection and guidance, he didn't have anything important to do, so he was a little idle.
In half a day, the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty set up a street of tents next to the first street and let the businessmen live there. This was temporary housing. When the first commercial street was completed and put into use, these tents could be taken down.
In the evening, all the businessmen who came had settled down. Ang Lee went to inspect them and was very satisfied with his subordinates.
The doors of the snack shops were already open. Almost every shop had customers. Although there were not many customers, at least there was business. As long as there was business, it was a good sign.
Now, most of the customers who could come to the snack shops were the more than 10,000 soldiers of the Tang Dynasty brought by Ang Lee. Many of them were high-ranking and middle-ranking officials, so they could spend a lot of money. The rest of the people at the bottom could also occasionally come to the snack shops. In addition, the people in the nearby villages would also come to have a look after knowing that there were rare goods for sale here. As long as they could afford it, they would also choose to spend money.
Moreover, according to Ang Lee's prediction, as long as the workshops were gradually opened and the number of trade unions gradually increased, in order to take care of their families, many working craftsmen might bring their families here. In this way, a larger group would be formed, which was more beneficial to the business.
The development of the business was built up step by step. The construction of the Tang Dynasty needed craftsmen and various building materials. The building materials needed to be built in various workshops, and these workshops needed to recruit more craftsmen. The ships that came and went needed to be repaired, so they also needed craftsmen who knew how to repair ships.
In this way, the population would increase, and the food and various needs would increase. When the demand was enough, businessmen would come to do business, and the business would begin to develop.
If everything was stable, the merchants and craftsmen would need to stay here for a long time, and there were suitable houses for them to live in. Then, the merchants and craftsmen would consider bringing their families here to live. In this way, the population would increase.
A large number of families would face the problem of education and medical treatment. In this way, there would be conditions for the construction of schools. Moreover, it would be a large-scale school. Hospitals that could treat many people's illnesses would also be built closely to meet the health needs of the people.
All of this would be maintained by the imperial court. The officials would also enter the port, and the soldiers would gradually patrol and control it, so as to ensure the stability of the port.
The wives of the officials needed luxury goods, which could promote the development of the luxury goods industry. The armor of the soldiers needed people to repair, and many craftsmen were needed.
After the construction of the railway station and the port hub was completed, the port would become a transit station. The number of merchants coming and going would skyrocket, and the number of laborers at the port and the station would also increase greatly, further promoting the prosperity.
In short, with the development of the port as a transportation hub, the population would continue to increase, and so would the prosperity. After the increase in prosperity, it would continue to attract the surrounding population, thus increasing the population of the city. As the population continued to increase, the demand would be higher, and the prosperity would further increase. In this way, through a continuous virtuous cycle, the number of people in the port would continue to increase until the land of the port could not support so many people.
"Oh, Assistant Minister Li is here. Come in, Miss Magpie and Miss White Fox have been waiting for a long time."
The brothel keeper saw Ang Lee from afar. She quickly twisted her waist and ran over to greet Ang Lee.
Because they could only live in tents now, the situation was a bit awkward. The largest tent could only be divided into a few small rooms. Moreover, the soundproofing effect was too poor. The movements next door could be heard clearly.
Of course, Ang Lee would not do things in such a simple tent. It was too simple. If everything was heard by the people next door, it would be terrible.
However, since the brothel keeper was so enthusiastic, Ang Lee had to give some face. It was still necessary to enter.
After entering, he found that it was a large tent. There were only a few screens inside, and the left and right sides were connected to the tents next door, thus forming a larger whole.
More than a dozen young girls stood in a line. They all looked at Ang Lee with a sweet smile, and their eyes were full of seduction.
In addition, behind each screen, there were many girls. He estimated that their beauty must be better than the ones in front of him.
"Magpie, White Fox, hurry up and come out. The Assistant Minister Li you've been longing for is here. Come out quickly."
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