Xiao Er's eyes flickered. Obviously, he didn't expect Zhu Youjian to ask such a question. After a pause, he said: "It's so good to know that the villain has been in the restaurant, although he was often bullied by red-haired ghosts. , But there are often high-profile high-profile rewards, but now... "Xiao Er's eyes are a bit misty, it seems that he is back in time.
"You mean, there are fewer people giving rewards now?" Zhu Youzhen was slightly surprised. To some extent, the amount of tips is a barometer of the local economic situation. "When did it start?"
Xiao Er glanced secretly and found that Zhu Youjian's face had not changed. Then he boldly said, "It was from... after the red-haired ghost was expelled from Luzon!"
"Oh? You mean, since the Spaniard was expelled, the business has not been as good as before?" Zhu Youjian frightened Xiao Er with a smile on his face.
Daming's recovery of Luzon was mainly to expand the strategic space in the eastern seas and allow Daming's warship merchant ships to enter the Pacific Ocean and even the Indian Ocean without any hindrance.
But after Daming regained Luzon, if people living in Luzon, especially Han people, their living standards declined, how could the people support Daming's rule
The people are the most affordable class.
National strategy, national justice, future generations, any high-sounding reason is not as good as earning money in their hands. Han people have been poor for a long time, and they have no concept of the country. Whoever allows them to live well, they will go with them.
"Master, that's basically it," Xiaoer was not shocked when he saw Zhu Youjian, and he bent down and continued: "When the red-haired ghost was there, because of the entrepot trade, there were many merchants in Fusong City, so they got more rewards. , Now you come to Fusong to do business..." Xiao Er slowly shook his head, looking a little regretful.
"Oh, I understand," Zhu Youjian realized that trade, especially overseas trade, not only brings huge profits to maritime merchants, but also the people along the way, which can at least increase employment opportunities. He wanted to try this little second, "Little second, do you mean that if Luzon is handed over to the Spaniards, the life of the people in the city will be better?"
"This... not all right, the people may get higher silver, but... However, we are often bullied by red-haired ghosts and local natives. It is fortunate to be able to save some money and avoid disasters," Xiao Erbu Understood, Zhu Youzheng proved that he was dressed up as a businessman, but he didn't care whether Fusong's business was easy to do, but he had to care about the lives of the people. "If the two are compared, it's better to be more comfortable now!"
Zhu Youjian asked: "Xiaoer, are you a Han? Since you were bullied by Spain and the natives, why not go back to the mainland?"
"Master, the villain is a native of Zhangzhou, Fujian. Because of the loss of land, he was forced to travel across the oceans to Nanyang. If the villain does not go to Southeast Asia, now... I am afraid that he will not be alive anymore!" Xiao Er spread his hands together and did. A helpless gesture, and then smiled at Zhu Youjian, the expression on his face was much more relaxed.
"Oh," Xiao Er's words caused Zhu Youjian to fall into contemplation. If Daming wants to establish a strong rule in Luzon, he must let the people live a better life, not only the Han, but also the natives. He remembered just now. A scene at the North City Gate: "Xiao Er, now Daming's government and army will still come to extortion and bully? Don't worry, we are also businessmen, and we are about to come to Luzon to do business. We just want to know the current situation of Fusong."
"Master, you're asking the right person," Xiao Er was full of brilliance. He may feel that with so much silver from Zhu Youjian, he can do something for others to be at ease, "As long as paying taxes normally, the government and the army, I will never come here, at least in Fusong City."
"Xiao Er, if you are allowed to choose, do you like the old Luzon or the current Luzon?" Zhu Youjian knew that Xiao Er is almost the bottom of Fusong's people, and his ideas can represent a certain low-level people.
"This..." Xiao Er thought for a while, "The villain still likes the current Luzon. Although there is less silver, there is no need to deal with red-haired ghosts and natives. In fact, it has not decreased, and... Moreover, don't worry about it now. Something happens to your head at any time. Unlike before, if you have any good things, you are always anxious... The little man saw with his own eyes that the mother-in-law of the Daniel family was born white and tender, so he just let the red-haired ghost give it to you. …"
"Hey..." Zhu Youjian only sighed slightly. No matter how strong the South China Sea Fleet is, he can't pursue the past. "Xiao Er, if the number of merchants in Luzon increases and the people recover or even exceed their previous income, there is no need to worry about red-haired ghosts coming to the door. Come... Do you think the people will be happy?"
"Really?" Xiao Er's eyes flashed with excitement, "The villain understands that the master came to Luzon to do business. After the red-haired ghost leaves, the merchants of Da Ming will follow him immediately, won't he? Are you doing business in Fusong?"
"As you said, as long as you pay taxes normally, it is too late for the government to welcome you. You will understand in the future." Zhu Youjian just drew a small pie for Xiaoer, "Xiaoer, I will ask you again, Nanhai Didn’t the fleet capture all the Spaniards? Why are there still Westerners in the city? Are they still bullying the Han?"
"Master, it is said that the soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet captured the red-haired ghosts. The merchants have missed something. The red-haired ghosts in the city should be merchants," Xiao Er said here, some dancing and dancing, obviously not feeling as heavy as before. "There are often Da Ming soldiers patrolling the city. These red-haired ghosts are now better than their grandsons. How can they still have half the prestige in the past?"
"Oh, then we can rest assured. If Spain is still rampant in Fusong, we may not come to Fusong for business," Zhu Youzhen smiled slightly. "The last question, Xiaoer, I just saw a woman in the city on the street. Walking, what's going on?"
"Women?" Xiao Er hesitated, and continued to answer: "Master does not know. Luzon and Daming are different in the mainland. Those who come to Nanyang are all poor, and women have to earn money to help support the family. If so, The children born in Luzon are no longer bound to their feet, just like the local natives." After a while, it seemed to remember something, "The master is looking for a woman? This villain is not very familiar, but I heard that there are some in the west of the city. It’s a kiln, but the villain doesn’t have much wealth, and has never patronized it. I heard that the price is scary...Of course I’m not a mere mortal, if..."
"Oh, I didn't mean that, I was just a little curious!" Zhu Youjian waved at Xiao Eryi, "Go ahead!"
What Zhu Youzhen didn't expect was that the Luzon woman had spontaneously put aside her little feet and came overseas, and her experience was indeed different, although this change was forced.
This is the progress of the times, the progress of Han women, and the progress of Confucian culture in the new era!
When Zhu Youjian left the restaurant, it was already light-handling outside, but the lights on both sides of the street were sparse and faint. How would it look like the capital of a province
The night market needs a lot of light. Without the bright lights, there is no interest in shopping. Zhu Youjian took the lead in the direction of the hotel, "Little sword, go, back to the hotel!"
"Yes, Lord!" Fu Xiaojian walked two steps tightly, following Zhu Youjian's pace, keeping a distance from Zhu Youjian.
At about Youshi, Wang Mujiu came back, without any notification, he went directly into Zhu Youjian's bedroom, "Master, we have almost explored Fusong City!"
"Haha, tell me, what do you see?" Zhu Youjian pointed to the seat in front of him and asked Wang Mujiu to sit down and talk.
"Lord, the perimeter of Fusong City is only 14 miles long. It is a small city..."
"..." Zhu Youzhen took care of himself, tasting the fragrant tea.
"But the order in the city is in order, and the homes are not closed almost at night. Even the natives in the city don't dare to do anything that hurts the truth..."
Zhu Youjian said: "Just for a while, do you know the situation of the natives?"
"Lord, brothers acted separately and saw the same situation!" Wang Mujiu continued: "We pretended to be businessmen. Not only did we not encounter any danger, we went to some common people's homes to beg for saliva, and found that whether they were Han or natives, they were all It’s pretty friendly."
"Oh? Tell me, what kind of friendly approach?" Zhu Youjian laughed.
Wang Mujiu played with the tea cup in his hand and didn't drink a sip of water. He obviously drank enough outside. "Lord, we knock on the door to ask for water. Whether it is a Han or a native, we treat each other warmly, and we don't need any money! "
"This Fusong City is really interesting!" Zhu Youjian sighed secretly, but it was rare to manage Fusong City like this in a year's time, and the city was still mostly native.
Wang Mujiu said again: "Lord, but... However, my brothers discovered that after dark, the lights in the city were not buoyant, and the business of the shops was very deserted, and there was not even a concentrated light."
"Spanish businessmen have been hit hard, and Daming businessmen have not yet come to Nanyang in large numbers," Zhu Youjian sighed. "Fusong's law and order is good, but the businessmen have not grasped the opportunity. In the final analysis, they have to make the people in the city prosperous. Okay!" After a pause, he asked, "What else do you find?"
"Master," Wang Mujiu lowered his voice, "brothers discovered that there is a brothel in the west of the city, the price is ridiculously expensive..."
"Extremely expensive?" Zhu Youjian heard this for the second time today. "Are you in? How outrageous?"
"Lord, without your permission, how dare the brothers go in?" Wang Mujiu said quietly: "When the brothers saw the most dazzling lights in this area, they kept their hearts and inquired about the people nearby."
"What did you find?" Zhu Youjian calculated. It has been more than two months since leaving the capital, and he has been walking along the way, except for staying in Suzhou for a period of time. Basically, these soldiers are on the way. The guards are also hard work, physical exhaustion is inevitable, plus mental exhaustion, it is strange to see the brothel suddenly, without thinking!
"Master, we found out. This brothel was opened by the Spaniards earlier. There were many Western women and women who were black as charcoal. After the establishment of the province of Luzon, this brothel was not closed. "
"Western lady?" Zhu Youjian frowned, "Are you going to take a closer look?"
Wang Mujiu's neck was scared, "Master..."
"It's okay to inquire about it," Zhu Youjian waved his hand, and when Wang Mujiu was ready to show his determination, he just stuffed it into his stomach, "but the price is too expensive and the number of people can't be too many. You take... Take ten soldiers! "
"Master..." Wang Mujiu couldn't understand Zhu Youjian's true meaning at the moment.
"Go, go early and return early, and you will have to hurry tomorrow," Zhu Youjian smiled, "I will report to the Lord one by one the situation of the inquiries tomorrow!"