Dongdao became a place where many countries frequently moved. When the Liao envoys were in Heianjing, Zhang Yin and others from Xu also crossed the sea again. However, the number of people sent by each party was small, and the transmission of information was inconvenient, so it did not cause much movement.
The ship Zhang Yin was riding on was a Jiaolong light boat, which took the advantages of the Dashi ships and Jiangnan ships, and was obviously much better than the Liao people's ships. However, he also carefully chose the route this time, starting from Lianyungang, Haizhou, Huainan, and heading east to find the land coast of Goryeo first. The advantage of this route is that it is not easy to go to the wrong place.
Then we found Jeju Island and headed north along the southern coast of Goryeo, passing Tsushima Island as a reference. The route then went north along the coast of Japan. This time, Zhang Yin did not go to Heianjing, but to Sanyin Road. This place is located on the west coast of Japan.
Led by the guide, they arrived at the mouth of a river called Sanpingchuan after a few days. Liu Jin, a merchant sent by the Military Affairs Department two years ago, had been waiting at the ferry for many days.
The two did not know each other, but after showing each other the tokens, they felt extra friendly. Zhang Yin was from Shu, and Liu Jin was from Guanzhong. They were not from the same hometown, but they felt very different in this foreign country. After all, people live in groups. In a strange place, it is probably an instinct to survive in a group; that's why there are countries and tribes.
Liu Jin said: The owner of Gaoqi Manor likes medicinal herbs and porcelain the most. Did you bring any of Zhang's things
Zhang Yin quickly turned around and pointed at the sailboat parked at the mouth of the river and said: There are several large boxes, all of which are up to Mr. Liu.
Very good. Liu Jin breathed a sigh of relief and said that most of the doctors in this country studied the medical books of the Central Plains, and some prescriptions had to use imported medicinal materials, so the profit of medicinal materials was very large. And the nobles and officials living in Heian-kyō liked exquisite porcelain, and these things could make a lot of money in the hands of the village officials.
Zhang Yin nodded and said: "So that's what the Privy Council wants to do. They want to investigate the terrain near Yinshan Mountain and establish a stronghold. It may be difficult to get permission by just winning over one owner."
Liu Jin said: Zhang Mansion's words are wrong. This manor owner is not a simple person. His main family is the Heian-kyō noble Fujiwara no Asanari. The owner of Takasaki Manor has a low status and official position, but he has considerable power in the local area. He is also cared for by his big main family in Heian-kyō, and is not afraid of the government.
The owner of the manor donated the land to the lord's family in order to obtain protection from above, which would be enough to fight against the local government, the provincial governor and the county governor.
Zhang Yin seemed to be thinking about something.
Liu Jin continued to talk: This was also forced. In the past, the governors and county governors of our country plundered with impunity. If the local landlords did not give up their land and rely on the big families, it would be unbearable.
Zhang Yin hurriedly took out a pen and paper from his package, licked the tip of the pen with his tongue, and quickly wrote down the record. Liu Jin was very surprised to see this, and Zhang Yin did not explain. This person from the Military Department might not know that Zhang Yin had presented the file before and was therefore honored to meet the emperor.
After a discussion, they asked the sailors to tie the medicinal herbs and porcelain on the horses' backs, and led by Liu Jin, they headed to Gaoqi Village along the road on the north bank of the river mouth. There was a forest on the east side of the Sanping River mouth, and it was impossible to walk. Everyone went north along the flat road by the sea, and then went south to the north of the mountains, bypassing the mountains.
In the evening, Zhang Yin was brought to a farm at the foot of the mountain. Liu Jin was obviously acquainted with the Gao Qi family, and he went in first with the horse carrying the box, and asked Zhang Yin to wait outside.
Soon, Liu Jin and a Japanese old man wearing clogs came out of the village gate. The old man bowed and said a few words. Liu Jin said: Mr. Gao Qi wants to invite Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Yin followed them into the village and then into the houses. There were many houses in the village, but each one was very small, especially the corridors inside, which made him feel depressed.
Gugu, the lonely cry of an unknown bird came from the mountain outside, which made the manor at the foot of the mountain peaceful and quiet, and there was also an inexplicable horror. Japan has a large population, but Zhang Yin has crossed the sea twice to the east. Except for Heianjing and the important ports in the south, there are few cities, which always makes him feel like he is in the wilderness. Zhang Yin is still more accustomed to living in big cities like Chengdu and Tokyo.
A wooden door suddenly opened. Zhang Yin was totally surprised to see a door there. Then he saw a fat man kneeling in the house with his hands on his legs. There were also several women kneeling beside him.
The Japanese man knelt down, leaned forward and bowed, saying in full force:
Zhang Yin turned and looked at Liu Jin:
Liu Jin said: This is Gao Qijun, he welcomes Mr. Zhang and thanks for the gift. He turns around and cups his fists to Gao Qijun and says: Wow!
The owner of Gaoqi Manor invited Zhang Yin to sit down in front of the table with wine and food, and the women came up to pour wine. The women kneeling beside Zhang Yin also gave him a wink. Zhang Yin naturally looked straight ahead.
Liu Jin talked with the owner of Gaoqi Manor in words that he could not understand, and the owner turned to Liu Jin and smiled softly: This is not in Tokyo, and no one is here to care. The woman next to you will accompany Mr. Zhang tonight. You can take a look. If you are not satisfied, ask Mr. Gaoqi to change her. He has a lot of maids.
Zhang Yin was stunned and said: How can this be so shameful
Liu Jin smiled and said: We have to adapt to local customs. This is also Gao Qijun's intention, but not everyone can play.
Liu Jin talked to the owner of Gaoqi Manor again, and they both laughed out loud with obscene looks on their faces.
At this time, the owner of Gaoqi Manor said slowly in Chinese with inaccurate pronunciation: It is impolite not to reciprocate. Mr. Zhang has given me a great gift. How should I repay him
It turns out that this guy knows Chinese, which makes things much simpler. Zhang Yin said: This is my first visit to bother you, and I am so kindly received by the owner of Gaoqi Manor. This is just a gift for you, please accept it.
Gao Qi was overjoyed and raised his glass and said: Please.
Zhang Yin then picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp. He felt that the wine was not very strong and said, "Let me drink it first as a token of my respect."
He knew very well that the Japanese treated him so warmly because of their benefit.
Gao Qi said slowly and with some difficulty: Mr. Zhang is a businessman.
Zhang Yin pondered for a moment: I have an official position in Xu State, but I just do some copying work, a small official. My family sells medicinal herbs, not to mention ordinary medicinal herbs, even Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng can be obtained.
Haha, Gao Qi picked up the wine glass again. Mr. Zhang, this is a great gift, I would be disrespectful to refuse it. If you can send me medicinal materials in the future, I will definitely give you a good price.
Zhang Yin said: I don't know how much Gao Qijun needs. One thousand kilograms a month.
Gao Qi's eyes suddenly widened like lanterns: I'm afraid I can't afford so much money, but I will find a way.
Zhang Yin immediately said: As long as Gao Qijun is interested, the payment can be paid on credit first, but
Gao Qi's face flushed, and he said impatiently: But what