After being raised at home for nearly ten days, only faint traces of bruises remained on Shao Yunan's face, which also meant that it was time for him to leave for Beijing. Goat milk fruit has been purchased in the whole county of Yongxiu County. Jiang Kangning, as the magistrate of Chinan Prefecture, also ordered the counties under his jurisdiction to purchase goat milk fruit. They were all undercooked, otherwise they would all be ruined when they were transported to Yongxiu County. In addition to a part of the new tea being directly sold by Yunlong Group, Yongxiu County and Chinan Prefecture also sold part of it as a political achievement, and all the proceeds from this part were used by Jiang Kangning to build roads after deducting taxes. For this reason, the impeachment of Jiang Kangning was often handed over to Emperor Yongming.
It has to be said that Emperor Yongming is really a wise emperor. Shao Yun'an once said to Jiang Kangning that if you want to get rich, build roads first. Jiang Kangning was deeply touched by this. If the traffic in the whole Chinan Prefecture is extremely developed, then the new tea from the whole territory this year can be transported to Yongxiu County in the shortest time, and the amount of new tea produced in that way is extremely large. But it is precisely because of the inconvenience of transportation that a large amount of tea is wasted in Chinan Prefecture, because it cannot be transported, and even if it can be transported, it is because it is too far away from Yongxiu County, and the newly picked tea leaves are not easy to handle It's broken. It is still too early for the technology of new tea to be popularized. If you want to expand the sales of new tea, convenient transportation is the top priority.
Jiang Kangning vigorously developed the traffic in Chinan Prefecture, especially the transportation to Yongxiu County. Invisibly, Yongxiu County has become the most economically developed area in Chinan Prefecture. A rising tide lifts all boats, and housing prices in Yongxiu County continue to rise. The business-minded Shao Yunan suggested to Jiang Kangning when he was the magistrate of Yongxiu County that he build a commercial area in the name of the government, and Shao Yunan also bought several properties in Yongxiu County in his own and Jiang Kangning’s personal names.
Although the commercial area has not been completed yet, and Jiang Kangning has gone to Chinan Mansion to work again, but with Guo Ziyu in charge, the combined business concept of Jiang Kangning and Shao Yunan is still running smoothly and quickly. Now, the unfinished business district has attracted countless merchants' willingness to move in. The shops in the business district are only leased, not sold. Among them, Yunlong Group owns 30% of the shops. Shao Yun'an has eight shops. Four of these eight shops belong to Jiang Kangning, but in order to avoid suspicion, they are hung in Shao Yunan's under the name. Jiang Kangning is a good official, but he is not pedantic. He knows the truth that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. He is not corrupt, but he does not refuse to make some money with the convenience of his status.
If Jiang Kangning's plan to build roads in Chinan Prefecture can be fully implemented, then the geographical location of Yongxiu County and the economic value of the shops in it, as long as they are not stupid, they can see its terrifying potential. Yongxiu County is the economic center built by Chinan Prefecture with a lot of money. Chinan Prefecture, which also has relatively good transportation conditions in Yan State, is undoubtedly the economic center that Emperor Yongming wants to build in Yan State. Once the economic strength of Chinan Prefecture increases, the economy of the surrounding areas surrounding Chinan Prefecture will also be driven up. Not to mention that Jiang Kangning was ambitious, even Emperor Yongming was ambitious. Without the worries of the Queen's body, and now that the Queen is pregnant again, Emperor Yongming is gearing up.
However, in just one year, the atmosphere in Yongxiu County has undergone earth-shaking changes. Economic growth brings about an increase in the income of ordinary people. The streets that used to be a little depressed are now bustling with people, which surprised Shao Yun'an, who came to Yongxiu County for the first time after returning to Beijing. After Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an came back, no matter if it was Guo Ziyu or Kang Rui, they would go back to Zhongyong Village for everything. Wang Shijing was fine, because he was Lord Hou, so he couldn't hide in Zhongyong Village all the time, and he had been to the county twice. He ate twice with famous gentry and businessmen in Yongxiu County, but it was the first time for Shao Yunan to "enter the city".
The two came here for no other reason. Boss Chen's fleet has returned and brought a large amount of goods from the Dasi Kingdom. It is not unusual for the two of them to come and see. For Boss Chen, the things he brought back must be extremely rare in the Great Yan Kingdom. After all, he is a businessman, but he wondered whether these rare things to him would be able to enter the eyes of Zhongyonghou. In other words, can it catch Wang Zhengjun's eyes? Everyone knew that Wang Shijing's success today was due to Shao Yun'an, and Shao Yun'an's vision for rare goods was probably comparable to that of few people in Yan.
It's also because Boss Chen's timing is just right, if he comes back a few days later, Shao Yunan's economy will be on his way to the capital. To be honest, Shao Yunan really wanted to see the goods brought by Boss Chen from Dasi. If he went to the capital, he would only be able to see them from Eunuch An, and the variety might not be complete. After all, Boss Chen brought them back Many things are his own and do not belong to Yunlong Group.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of Chen's house, and Boss Chen, who was already waiting at the entrance, immediately came up to meet him. After the carriage stopped, he lifted the curtain himself.
"Hou Ye, Zhengjun."
"Boss Chen."
Wang Shijing got out of the car first, and then went to help Shao Yun'an. Seeing Wang Shijing again, Boss Chen felt extremely sad. The last time we met, the status of the two was still equal. In a sense, his status was even higher. Goodbye, but the other party is already a first-class Marquis. Boss Chen does not deny that he is envious of.
He respectfully led the two into the house. In the hall, a sitting person stood up immediately after the three entered. The man had a thin face, a calm expression, and wise eyes. Seeing him, Shao Yun'an felt familiar, but he was sure that he had never seen him before.
The man saluted and introduced himself: "My humble Wei Hongru, I have met Lord Hou, Zhengjun."
Wei Hongru? !
Shao Yun'an subconsciously looked at Wang Shijing, and also saw surprise in the other's eyes. Wang Shijing replied: "So it's Master Wei, I've admired you for a long time."
"Master Hou is polite. I am just a grassroots person now. I would like to thank Lord Hou and Zhengjun for their kindness." Wei Hongru didn't say what kindness, Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an understood a little, but they couldn't hear each other's words Whether it has an antonym. After all, the current situation of the Wei family in the Houfu of Hengyuan has something to do with Shao Yun'an.
Wang Shijing assumed that what Wei Hongru said was not ironic, and said lightly: "Master Wei and this Marquis are both doing things for the emperor and queen, and it is still worthy of being called 'my lord'."
Boss Chen immediately interrupted: "Master Hou is absolutely right." Then he smiled flatteringly, "Shall we sit down and talk?"
Wang Shijing: "No hurry, Benhou and Zhengjun want to see the goods that Boss Chen brought back from Dasi Kingdom first." "
Boss Chen looked at Wei Hongru, Wei Hongru nodded, and Boss Chen immediately stretched out his hand to lead the way: "Your Majesty, please."
The two of them followed Boss Chen to the back. On the way, Shao Yun'an murmured in his heart. He knew that the Queen had entrusted Wei Hongru with the business with Dasi Kingdom. Maybe what Wei Hongru said just now had resentment towards him and Brother Jing? Shao Yun'an remembered that his adoptive father once said that Wei Hongru was a capable person, and he could not be a wimp if he was able to firmly hold the position of the son of Hengyuan Hou in such a complicated and difficult environment in the Hengyuan Hou Mansion. Wei Hongru will not be left behind. I just don't know if Wei Hongru's attitude towards them is the same as Wei Hongwen's.
The Chen residence was huge, and the four of them walked for a while before arriving at the warehouse where Boss Chen placed his goods. It is called a warehouse, but it is just a huge room. There are so many goods brought back this time that Chen's house can't be put down. Boss Chen put the samples in the house. As for whether all the samples of goods are here, it is unknown.
Boss Chen and Wei Hongru brought back a great variety of goods, not all of which were what he needed. Shao Yun'an once said that he wanted to know what things are available in Dasi Country. When Boss Chen came back, he bought all the things that could be bought in Dasi Country. The popular people want it. But now, Boss Chen is very satisfied with his decision. Shao Yun'an is not only a celebrity in front of the queen, but also the queen's nephew!
Surrounded by the sea on all sides, Das is rich in seafood. Shao Yun'an was not curious about those pearls, seafood, etc. Boss Chen and Wei Hongru were shocked when they saw his indifferent appearance. The two of them are well-informed, and there are many things here that the Great Yan Kingdom doesn't have at all. What's the matter with Shao Yun'an's appearance that he has clearly seen it before? Although Wang Shijing was a little calmer, he also had a look of novelty from time to time, which was normal.
Seeing the shark's fin, Shao Yunan stopped in his tracks, and Boss Chen immediately said, "This Dongzhu is the dorsal fin of a big fish in the sea. People in Dasi like to eat this. It is said that eating it can be beneficial." Boss Chen coughed twice. , "Aphrodisiac."
Wang Shijing raised his eyebrows, but Shao Yunan said disgustedly: "I don't know if this stuff strengthens yang or not. I only know that eating this thing is a crime."
"Oh, what do you say? Zhengjun, have you eaten?"
Shao Yun'an did not answer, but said: "This is called shark's fin. The big fish you are talking about is called a shark. Do you know how the shark's fin came from?"
Boss Chen shook his head.
Shao Yun'an: "After catching a shark, cut off the shark's fin alive, and then throw the shark into the sea, do you think the shark can live without its dorsal fin?"
Boss Chen shivered: "So cruel?"
"It's so cruel. So in order to accumulate blessings for future generations, it's better to eat less of this thing. Yun Group will never sell shark fins. Whether Boss Chen wants to do this business is up to you."
Boss Chen immediately shook his head: "Forget it."
Whether it's because of Shao Yun'an's dislike or the so-called accumulated blessings, Boss Chen doesn't plan to do this shark fin business. If you want to strengthen your yang, don’t you just eat pork kidneys
Shao Yun'an continued to look at the pearls from Dasi Kingdom, but Shao Yunan asked: "Isn't our Dasi Kingdom also facing the sea? Does it produce pearls?"
Boss Chen shook his head, but Wei Hongru continued: "Many places near the sea in the Great Yan Kingdom are barbaric and uncivilized places. Even if there are pearls, we can't get them. We can only go to those places to exchange them, but the demand for pearls is very high. Da, most of the pearls in Dasi Kingdom are bought from Dasi Kingdom and Xianlu Kingdom, and Dasi Kingdom has the most. But this time our new tea is very expensive. In order to get new tea, the merchants of Dasi Kingdom bought the pearls Prices are extremely low.”
Shao Yun'an was puzzled: "Why is this? The higher the price of their pearls, the more beneficial they are in the exchange?"
Wei Hongru: "Our new tea is limited in quantity, and we only exchange items. It is good to help out, but there are more valuable things than pearls. The right to exchange new tea cannot be obtained by a few pearls."
Shao Yun'an understood in seconds. This is similar to the right to enter the auction house. It doesn't mean you have the opportunity if you have money. You are indeed a profiteer. Shao Yun'an said that Wei Hongru and Boss Chen were profiteers and at the same time forgot that he himself was doing well.
"Then we don't have a place near the sea that we can use directly?"
"Yes, but the area is not large."
Just have it. Shao Yun'an keeps the matter of artificially cultured pearls in his stomach, so he can discuss it with the Queen this time when he returns to Beijing. Surprisingly, the demand for pearls in the Yan Kingdom is so high, why should it be cheaper for the Dasi Kingdom? Shao Yun'an doesn't have the slightest affection for the people of Dasi country now. Shao Yun'an doesn't understand artificially cultured pearls, but he has seen them before. Anyway, if he doesn't understand, he can always find a way. The most is the investment of time and money.
In seafood, Shao Yunan is very interested in sea cucumbers, scallops, and kelp. When he saw the fish maw of excellent quality, he said: "This thing is a good thing, is it expensive?"
Boss Chen was surprised: "This thing is a gift."
"Gift?"
"Only poor people in Dasi country will eat this. It's the fish bubble of big fish."
Shao Yunan fainted: "This is a very good thing, much more refreshing than your shark's fin, especially for women. And it's called fish maw!" What kind of fish bubble, it's so unprofessional!
Boss Chen's eyes lit up immediately. This is something that doesn't cost money in the Das country, so he must think of a way how to do it: cheat "more."
"Yunlong Group wants to acquire more."
Boss Chen recommended himself: "Why don't you leave it to my humble servant?"
Shao Yun'an: "I don't participate in the business of Yunlong Group, you and Mr. Wei discuss how to buy it."
"Yes Yes Yes."
The production of gemstones in Dasi is not much, mainly all kinds of pearls and corals, among which there are many precious red corals, and there are quite a few of them. However, deeply influenced by the awareness of modern environmental protection, Shao Yun'an did not show his willingness to purchase a large number of beautiful red corals. If the red corals were replaced with rubies, Shao Yunan might be tempted, but as corals are one of the marine resources, Shan Yunan hopes that they can stay in the sea quietly.
There are a lot of things brought from Dasi Kingdom, and there are many items worth buying. When Shao Yunan walked in front of a pile of various ores, he was a little surprised. Boss Chen said: "These were proposed by Mr. Wei. Mr. Sri Lanka has copper mines, iron mines, and gold mines, and some of them are unknown to us, and Mr. Wei said that they might be useful, but these things are strictly prohibited in the Das Kingdom, and we exchanged them secretly in private."
Sure enough, he is indeed a person from a noble family, but it may also be instructed by Emperor Yongming or the empress. As for Dasi Kingdom's approach, Shao Yun'an also understands it. It seems that no matter which dynasty it is, the superiors have extremely strict control over minerals. Shao Yunan did not study minerals, but he still recognized iron ore, gold ore and copper ore. Thinking of iron ore, Shao Yunan picked up a heavy piece of iron ore. This piece of iron ore had a high iron content from the outside, but Shao Yunan always felt that something was wrong.
Boss Chen: "This is called patterned iron. It was looted from the Wild Island by the Dasi Kingdom and used for decoration in the Dasi Kingdom."
"decorate?"
Shao Yun'an was surprised, ironware for decoration
Boss Chen picked up a decorative cup made of this patterned iron, and said, "This kind of iron is born with patterns, which is very beautiful."
Shao Yunan took the cup, and when he saw the pattern on the cup, his head buzzed, and the adrenaline rushed out quickly. Wang Shijing's eyes shrunk inadvertently, and he raised his hand to take the cup from Shao Yun'an's hand. He had already read all the books on weapons in Shao Yun'an's space, trying to restrain some inner impulse.
Shao Yunan took a deep breath secretly, and asked pretending to be proud: "It's the first time I've seen ironware as decoration. Why don't they use this kind of iron to make utensils?"
Wei Hongru said at this time: "Dasi's smelting technology is very poor. They seem to think that this kind of iron is not as good as their local iron ore. In addition, this kind of iron has patterns, so it is mostly used for decoration."
"I see. Where is Wild Island?"
Wei Hongru: "It is said that there is a large island at the southern end of our Dayan Kingdom. The people of Dasi Kingdom are proficient in sea navigation, and they can go to many seas and lands that we cannot go to."
Shao Yun'an nodded: "I see. This cup is quite novel. Boss Chen doesn't mind if I take one?"
"You can take whatever you like, Zhengjun."
"Then I want all the patterned iron things."
"… no problem!"
After confirming that a large amount of goods needed to be imported from Dasi Kingdom, Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan patiently had lunch with Boss Chen and Wei Hongru. More than a dozen patterned iron utensils and decorations that Boss Chen asked for came back to Zhongyong Village. The two hid in the room as soon as they got back.
"Daughter-in-law, are you sure?"
"I'm not sure if this is Uzi iron, but Uzi iron does have natural patterns. Let's go to the space to find it. Don't I have a Damascus knife?"
"good!"
Shao Yunan brought Brother Hu out of the space and asked Brother Hu to watch the door. He and Wang Shijing entered the space. The two found two Damascus scimitars collected by Shao Yunan in the weapon pile in the space, and compared them with the patterned iron utensils. Judging from the patterns and patterns of the iron utensils, there are obvious similarities between the two. But it may be due to the difference in craftsmanship. The patterned iron is not as delicate and hard as the Damascus machete.
"My two Damascus scimitars are estimated to be made by modern technology. I can't get the old real Damascus scimitars. The most important thing now is to test whether this patterned iron is Uzi iron. If Really, it is possible for us to make Utz steel, and it is possible to create sharp weapons!"
Wang Shijing said solemnly: "This matter is important, and we must report it to the emperor face to face."
Shao Yun'an: "Sort out the relevant books and hand them over to Brother Xi when you return to Beijing."
Wang Shijing said in a deep voice, "Daughter-in-law, let me go back to Beijing with you."
Shao Yunan thought about it and said, "I'll go back first. If it is confirmed that this is Uzitie, the emperor will definitely let you return to Beijing in advance. Otherwise, I will leave it all to Brother Guo."
"good!"
It was related to the armament of the Great Yan Kingdom, neither Shao Yun'an nor Wang Shijing could take it lightly. After tidying up and saluting overnight, Wang Shijing went to see Boss Chen again the next day. That night, Shao Yun'an and his younger father Su Chenyi embarked on the journey back to Beijing under the escort of a hundred imperial guards. Brother Hu also followed him. . And Wei Hongru also went to Beijing with him. Wei Hongru wanted to report the details of his trip to the Dasi Kingdom to the Queen in person. The old couple Cen, Mrs. Weng, the old lady and Lao Zhengjun continued to stay in the other courtyard of Zhongyong Village, and Wu Jian was also quietly recuperating in the other courtyard, and Wang Shijing would take him back when he returned to Beijing.
My feelings towards Wang Shijing, Shao Yun'an, and Wei Hongru are complicated. From the son of the Hou family to the person who wears the crime, the relationship between Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an is not insignificant. However, the "disaster" in Hengyuanhou's mansion was the cause of Hengyuanhou himself. However, the "knowledge" that Shao Yun'an showed that day also shocked Wei Hongru a lot. How could Shao Yun'an, a person who lived in Shaojia Village since childhood, know more than him, a young master who grew up in the family? Not to mention something about the country of Das.
Wei Hongru somewhat understood why his younger brother Wei Hongwen changed his mind so much after meeting Shao Yun'an. There are people outside, and Shao Yun'an doesn't seem to be as splashing as someone outside.
The journey went smoothly, and I don't know if it was because of the presence of Brother Hu and the hundred guards who were extremely vicious. It can be said that both Emperor Yongming and the Empress are very cautious about Shao Yun'an's safety. Along the way, Wei Hongru's attitude towards Shao Yun'an has changed from being polite at the beginning to gradually admiring, and his mental journey is not for outsiders. Before arriving in the capital, Wei Hongru could no longer think that the other party was "a mud leg from the village", only deep doubts. How could such a person be a mud-legged person from the village? Even Wei Hongru was a little jealous of Wang Shijing's good luck.
When the boat arrived at the pier, the people sent by the palace were already waiting at the pier. It can be said that Shao Yun'an was under strict protection on the road from Zhongyong Village to the imperial palace. That night, when Shao Yunan and his group showed up, the closed city gate of the capital was immediately opened under the command of the capital defender. Shao Yunan went directly to the palace under the escort of the imperial guards. Even Jun Junfu did not enter, and Su Chenyi followed into the palace.
To Shao Yun'an's surprise, after entering the palace, he was taken to Jingyou Palace. Not only did the Queen not rest, but even Emperor Yongming was there. Seeing this formation, Shao Yun'an was a little dumbfounded, so there's no need to welcome him back so grandly!
Shao Yun'an and Su Chenyi greeted the emperor and the queen, and the queen said to Su Chenyi gently: "Second sister-in-law has worked hard all the way, I miss Yun'an very much, and I am anxious to see him, but I am too tired for second sister-in-law to return home. .”
Su Chenyi immediately said: "Qiantui's words made me panic. Now that Qiantui is heavy, I and Yun'an are also worried."
The Empress raised her hand and gently placed it on her stomach, and Shao Yun'an saw a light on his face that he thought was "maternal brilliance", and he couldn't help but get goosebumps. The empress said: "Second sister-in-law, let's go to rest first, stay in the palace for two days before going back. Benjun and Yun'an have something to say, and they will go to rest after finishing speaking."
"Chitose wants to put his body first, so that minister stepped back first."
Zhuo Jin sent Su Chenyi away, and after they had left, the Empress said with a little seriousness: "Yun'an, your brother Zhan Xiao is coming back."
"Ah?" Shao Yun'an subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the door. Dai Zhanxiao is coming back, why did the queen dismiss his little father
Emperor Yongming said at this time: "The Huhar Kingdom wants to negotiate peace with our country and has sent a mission. Your uncle and your father are worried about fraud, so they want Zhan Xiao to escort the mission to Beijing, but they are actually monitoring. Your father has already sent someone to send the mission to Beijing." Urgent and secret, let me know. Hu Haergo and I, Dayan, are old enemies, and the sudden dispatch of the so-called mission will make me suspicious."
Junzang continued: "Both the emperor and this lord suspect that Huhar Kingdom's move is really a fairy fruit. Dasi Kingdom, Xianlu Kingdom and Dashan Tribe have all sent missions to Beijing, all for the sake of fairy fruit and happiness." Xianshui, there is no way that there is no movement in Huhar Kingdom. There are more than 500 people in their mission this time, and the secret letter says that 300 of them are probably the guards of the king of Huhar Kingdom."
The fighting power of the Huhar Kingdom is strong, and the guards directly under the monarch are even more elite. They sent 300 elites to the Great Yan Kingdom, so how could Emperor Yongming do nothing
Shao Yun'an didn't understand why Emperor Yongming and the Queen wanted to tell him such an important national event, but it must be because of their trust in him. Shao Yun'an said calmly: "The soldiers will block the water and cover them with soil. Even if they come to our Dayan territory, even if they have some intentions, can we still let them succeed. The most important thing now is Chitose's body, don't let them bump into Chitose. "
Emperor Yongming's expression changed drastically, he didn't expect this! The queen's eyes were also condensed, and the child in his belly was the thorn in the eyes of many people. Shao Yun'an stepped forward at this time, took out a bead from his bosom, and said with a smile: "Uncle, congratulations on your pregnancy, after much deliberation, I think it's best to give this to you, and let the Buddha bless you and my little brother." Nephew is safe and well."
Shao Yun'an's palm was a Buddha relic, and the expressions of Emperor Yongming and the Empress softened instantly, and the Empress said: "This is what you need."
"Isn't there still one, sir?"
Emperor Yongming hurriedly said: "Qi You, just put it away, you can't make any mistakes now."
Shao Yun'an boldly took two steps forward, took the queen's hand, and put the relic into the queen's hand. The queen was dumbfounded by his rude action, but she was a little moved and said: "Then I won't be polite to you."
Shao Yunan said: "This must be worn close to the body."
Zhuojin immediately went to find a small purse and handed it to the queen, who put the relic in the purse and put it on her neck. The Empress then explained: "Your little father will definitely be very excited about your elder brother's return to Beijing. It's too late now, and you should tell him tomorrow."
"good."
Gathering his mind, Shao Yunan lowered his voice: "Your Majesty, Qiantui, I have something very important to report when I come back this time."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yongming immediately asked Zhuo Jin and the others to retreat. After ensuring safety, Shao Yunan told about the patterned iron.