Daming: I, Yang Xian, really govern Yang!

Chapter 37 Xu Da buys clothes
"This is all thanks to Master Yang. He is the real bread and butter for our Yangzhou people."

These were the last words the candied haws hawker said to Xu Da when he left.

When he said this, the candied haws hawker had a happy smile on his face.

Xu Da could feel that the other person said this sincerely and from the bottom of his heart.

Think about it too.

Every autumn and winter are the most worrying times for the people. If the food harvest is not available, some people will starve. In winter, if it is too cold, some people will suffer from freezing.

Yang Xian came to Yangzhou for only half a year and solved these two most critical items. Isn't he the basic necessities of life for the common people?

Parent officer, parent officer.

This is the real parent officer.

If they had such parents and officials at that time, who would choose to rebel?

Following the path pointed by the candied haws hawker, Xu Da and his party came to the Mingji Garment Shop in the city, where Xu Da saw woolen clothes.

"Guest, do you want to see the clothes?" When the shop assistant saw the customer coming, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.

Xu Da nodded and entered the shop with a few of his personal guards.

As soon as he entered the shop, Xu Da's eyes were immediately attracted by the woolen clothes in the shop. The reason was that the style of the woolen clothes was so new and unique that he could recognize it at a glance.

"Guest, you have such a good eye. This is Yangzhou's specialty woolen sweater. Its thermal insulation effect is not inferior to those of the precious mink fur." ​​The boy smiled and saw that Xu Da wanted to get started, so he did not stop him.

The shop clerk was also quite discerning, and when he saw how Xu Da and his gang were dressed, he knew they were not ordinary people.

How can ordinary people afford to wear this brocade hat and mink fur?

According to Mr. Yang, when such a guest comes, he should be given a big welcome.

Earlier on the street, Xu Da saw the children and vendors wearing such thin clothes on such a cold day. This was just a visual shock.It's far more profound than what I feel right now, when I get started directly.

When his big, calloused hands touched the woolen sweater, the warm, soft feeling immediately made his right hand tremble.

This plush feels really warm to the touch, and you won’t feel cold at all when you put your hands in it.

Xu Da can be sure that anyone who has touched a woolen sweater with such warm and plush texture will never doubt its ability to keep warm.

And he now knows that these woolen coats are made of the wool they transported.

Not to mention how shocking it felt.

"How much does this woolen sweater cost?" Xu Da asked.

The young man had a bright smile on his face and said, "It's not expensive, it's only 5 taels of silver."

After hearing what the young man said, Xu Da's face immediately darkened.

What is the concept of five taels of silver? You must know that in their northern border area, the imperial court has just allocated 2 pairs of cotton armor, and the total use of silver is only [-] taels.

A pair of cotton armor costs only two taels of silver.

This woolen sweater actually costs five taels of silver?

Another more direct comparison.

The soldiers in the guard posts along the border of the Ming Dynasty were paid 1 shi per month, which was calculated as 12 shi per year, which was converted into 12 taels of silver.

That is, this woolen sweater cost a soldier at the border guard half a year's salary.

"Didn't he say that Mr. Yang loves the people? This woolen sweater is sold very cheaply?" Xu Da asked in a deep voice.

He didn't believe that the candied haws hawker could afford five taels of silver to buy the clothes. If the waiter wanted to enrich himself, he wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson.

The shop boy wasn't angry either, he still had a smile on his face. It was obviously not the first time he encountered this situation.He said: "It is naturally cheap for people with registered residence in Yangzhou to buy these clothes. A woolen sweater only costs 50 yuan. Each person can only buy one piece. We will register it here. If the customer can get the household stamp, If you prove that you are registered in Yangzhou, the price will naturally be the same."

"Master Yang said that the number of woolen coats is limited, and he can only give priority to protecting the people of Yangzhou. The price of 5 taels of silver for out-of-town guests was also set by Master Yang himself."

After listening to the explanation from the shop boy.

Xu Da's expression softened slightly. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I will provide you with the sizes. How long will it take to make five sets of clothes?"

If the time is too long, Xu Da can't wait.

The news of returning to Beijing was informed to Jingli early in the morning. He could not stay in Yangzhou for long.

Unexpectedly, the young clerk smiled directly and said: "No need to wait, the customer only needs to tell me the size you want here, and I will be able to provide you with the corresponding finished clothes."

In this regard, Yang Xian directly refers to the method of dividing modern clothing sizes according to height and weight.

Although the accuracy cannot be compared with tailor-made, it is more efficient.

And generally nothing goes wrong.

Xu Da was stunned for a moment, but still reported five sizes.

Sure enough there is no need to wait.

The young clerk immediately and skillfully found the woolen sweaters corresponding to the size from the shelf at the back, put notes on them one by one, packed them, and handed them to Xu Da.

"Mr. Yang said that if the size doesn't fit, you can return it or exchange it at any time."

The personal guard behind Xu Da stepped forward to pay 25 taels of silver and at the same time reached out to take the clothes.

Trip to Yangzhou.

In just half a day, Xu Da and the others were already eye-opening.

After coming out of Mingji's clothing store, Xu Da thought about it and decided to see Yang Xian before leaving.

Because he really wanted to know the answer to that question.

Arrive in front of the famous shabby government office.

Xu Datong reported his name, and not long after, Yang Xian and several officials came out to welcome him in person.

Xu Da and Yang Xian have met before.

It's just that I didn't have a deep impression of Liu Bowen's disciple in the past.

But when Xu Da met Yang Xian, he found that he seemed to be younger than when he met a few years ago.

This is not Xu Da's illusion.

With more merit points, Yang Xian feels that his health is getting better and better these days.

Of course, Yang Xian attributes this to his current reasonable diet and daily exercise.

You must know that when I first crossed over, my body was so weak that it was no wonder that I would fall off while riding a horse.

"Yang Xian, the magistrate of Yangzhou, pays homage to Duke Wei." Yang Xian recognized Xu Da at a glance based on the memory in his mind, and stepped forward to salute.

"Master Yang, there is no need to be polite. It's me who is disturbing you." Xu Da waved his hand and said. "This time when I return to Beijing, I happen to be passing through your Yangzhou. I thought I would like to thank Mr. Yang for his generous gift of food to the brothers in the border army."

Yang Xian even said he didn't dare.

"Since Wei Guogong has arrived, let Mr. Yang fulfill his duty as a landlord and rest for a day before leaving."

"Then don't bother Mr. Yang. I happen to have something to ask Mr. Yang." Xu Da said.

(End of this chapter)