Mixing ancient times with Taobao

Chapter 590
"Talk about it."

Zuo Fu took the tea from the handmaid, took a sip, and said, "What did you tell those nobles? The gentry's one-for-one payment includes them, and that's a lot of money."

"Hehe, I didn't say anything."

Sun Xunting pursed his lips, "I just revealed something about Australia to them. Before, you also wrote a booklet saying that you discovered a continent with minerals. At that time, many people were moved, but you disappeared later. The sound, and the Qing army suddenly went south, so this matter was delayed."

Zuofu nodded, thinking of Xiyi who was killing people and plundering land at this time, he pondered for a while, and said: "The continent has basically been discovered. The middle is a desert, and only the coastal area is suitable for human habitation. However, the minerals are indeed rich. Now some Xiyi people above are massacring the aborigines wantonly. Those aborigines don't cover their clothes and drink blood like hair.

Although there is no friendship between countries, only interests will last forever.It's just that the Australian aborigines don't yet have the concept of a family and a country. They just live in tribes and live a life of slash-and-burn farming.It is really embarrassing to enslave these natives like this.It's just that most people in my understanding only set their sights on the Central Plains, and feel that there is nothing to be desired in that extraterrestrial land.

If these nobles are willing to raise funds to build ships and Gaoxin recruits sea development personnel, this is not out of the question. "

She pursed her lips and smiled, "Who in this world thinks too much land? I gave a memorial to the court, and I only wanted to bring the mine back, but I never thought about how many people can be supported by that piece of land in Australia? And Southeast Asia, these The savage land that my Central Plains dynasty looked down upon was rich in products, and the natives there couldn't even grow land, but they could eat well.

Think about it, if these lands fall into the hands of our wise people, how many fertile fields will have to be cultivated?Furthermore, the Xiyi are barbaric and inhumane. If these natives fall into their hands, it would be better to fall into our hands. At least, our China is a state of etiquette, a state of benevolence and righteousness, and we will not slaughter and abuse others wantonly, even if those people are native. "

"That's true."

Sun Xuntang said: "Although we dignitaries are quite good, we can't do things like killing people indiscriminately. There are many people who eat less and eat less, but things like killing people can be done. Yes, and it’s rare. The tenant farmers in the wealthy families live better than ordinary people, so if there are mines, they won’t go too far.”

After a pause, he continued: "Furthermore, aren't you here? Send a Zuo family army to follow and maintain military discipline, and those nobles will not be able to find their way out. Isn't the military soul of the Zuo family army a family of soldiers and civilians? "

Zuo Fu laughed, "The key is how much money they can give? To be honest, they don't support it. I do a lot of things that are ugly and difficult. I'm not a fairy, I can change things out of thin air, To go to Australia, a few ships are not enough, and a fleet must be formed to escort, which is not a small amount of money."

"You just like worrying about other people too much."

Sun Xunting scratched her nose and said with a smile: "They are all wealthy families with hundreds of years of history. The family background is so rich that you can't imagine. If you incite them, the concentrated wealth may scare you to death. And, you Having said that, the land is not occupied for nothing, it is better for us Daming people to occupy it than to be eaten by outsiders, right?
Although the squires are still playing tricks and controlling the price of food in these years, they can't hold on gradually.The output of high-yield rice is really appalling. As long as farmers with a bit of land can not only be self-sufficient, but also sell some outside, although the amount is not much, it still has an impact on the price of rice. "

"Ah."

Zuo Fu sneered.

It's okay if you don't bring up this topic, but if you mention it, you will get angry.

This group of goddamn people occupied the most land, and naturally got the most food.But they would rather let the grain go moldy in the warehouse and then dump it than sell it on the market.Zhu Cihong was well aware of this matter, but he couldn't come up with an effective way to stop it.

What he can do is to buy these grains at a price slightly lower than the market price in the name of the court to meet the needs of the army and the distribution of official salaries.

And this further fueled the arrogance of these people. After many years of promoting high-yield rice, except for a few places, the price of food has not dropped much, which is similar to that of Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty.

As the general agent of the landlord and bureaucratic class, it would be difficult for Zhu Cihong to touch the foundations of these people, unless he followed Taizu and raised his knife to kill everyone.

But he is not Ming Taizu, and the situation now is different from that at that time, so even if he knows, he can only be like his father, watching this group of people continue to be moths and continue to eat the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cihong still doesn't understand that Zuo Fu hated him because of his compromise.In the past, he completely forgot what he said at Jiangdongmen. When he took this position, he didn't follow the mutual agreement. Home, this is where she hates him the most!
Perhaps, today, she has fallen into paranoia, and is no longer the mentality of playing in the world.But this is also a matter of course, isn't it?

Born in a peaceful age and relatively affluent, had she ever seen such a miserable situation?In my previous life, no matter how miserable I was, I never had enough to eat?But the common people here have extravagant expectations even to have a full meal, and they have to bear the labor of the government. If they are not careful, their lives will be gone.

After seeing so many miserable people, who can still be as calm as water?She is also sometimes surprised by the transformation of her own state of mind.But while being amazed, she also understood why there are always a group of people in the world who are willing to sacrifice their own lives for the benefit of the public.

That's horrible!
Hungry all over the place, easy children to eat, eight words are enough to inspire a person who still has a conscience in his heart, establish an ideal, fight, fight, and even sacrifice for this ideal!
Therefore, what she hated Zhu Cihong was not his ruthlessness, but his betrayal of ideals!
"These people would rather pour rice into the river to feed the fish than give it to the poor or sell it at a low price. Don't refute it. You should know that what I'm telling is the truth. These nobles don't look better than those country gentry officials. Go. They want me to share the profits. Bring the money! I want a commission!"

"Ha ha!"

Sun Xunyu laughed loudly, "You are really ruthless when dealing with us powerful people. I have never seen you be soft-hearted. Don't worry, as long as the technology of the flying shear boat is still in your hands, they will not be able to turn the sky around." Come on. Those people in Qiongzhou are your confidants, and they also know the importance of the clipper ship, which is related to their official career, so it won't be so easy to find out."

"Oh, I'm not afraid of them asking."

Zuo Fu said: "The progress of science and technology is unimaginable to them. Give me another ten years, maybe the clipper ship can also go into the garbage dump!"

Zoff's words are not exaggerating.After all, in the presence of a prophet, as long as the corresponding personnel training is in place, the replication of technology is quite fast!
"I believe."

He clapped his hands, called Shuanyan, and said, "Go get me some clothes, I need to wash and change."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at Zuo Fu and said, "Xiao Shu's delicacies?"

"Right now?"

"Right now. Shunyan, send someone to post the post, and make Xiaoshu's delicacies."

"Yes, sir."

"You really don't feel bad for selling your father's land."

Zuo Fu said: "Just take care of the whole restaurant, how much will it cost? Isn't your money spent on feelings?"

"The money-making boy Zuo Yunshu still cares about these two small coins? Besides, this Xiaoshu delicacy is just a private restaurant, and it is said that the restaurant has passed."

Zuo Fu laughed, "Sleek, do you hear me? Your Lord Marquis is going to drain my blood today. Then you can go to the market to see if there are any delicacies left."

After a pause, he said again; "Although Xiaoshu's delicacies are unique, it's really not a place to greet honorables. Find some good ingredients and let the boss make his own ideas. Chunyu, follow Shunyan, and credit me Just do it."

"Yes, big girl."

Zuo Fu got up, "You change your clothes, I'll go and see your courtyard."

"Just go ahead and watch."

An hour later, Zuo Fu and Sun Xunting went out.

The patriarchs of the various families also went down to the court, and after receiving the notice, they didn't even change their official uniforms, and rushed directly to Xiaoshu Jiayao.

Has the poor Shu Dong's family ever seen such a high-ranking official?If it wasn't for the maids from Lord Hou's mansion and Duke Zhen who had brought the ingredients and said hello in advance, otherwise they would have seen this nobleman rushing in, and he would have to be frightened.

Fortunately, Zhen Guogong and An Shunhou are very famous, and the diners left when they heard that these two people were booking the restaurant.Moreover, didn't they also give money?How reasonable!If you push your nose and eyes, you deserve to be cleaned up.

and……

fortunately……

Fortunately, he used to be the cook of the palace, and he had handled all kinds of mountain delicacies, so he was able to be so calm when facing the ingredients sent by the Duke's mansion.Otherwise, an ordinary cook might not know how to handle these ingredients!
well!I am really lucky!On the day the intruders called, I happened to take a leave of absence and go back to my hometown, otherwise I might have become a match for Fu Lu Shou!

Look at these dignitaries, this momentum...

Well, there must be something important to talk about today, he has to ask someone to watch over the door, and this group of people will take care of him, and he will have his own good in the future.

While calling the distinguished guests to the private room on the second floor to take their seats, at the same time instructing the staff to serve carefully, the key is to keep an eye on the door so that no one listens to the wall.

When Zhen Guogong and An Shunhou came, Shu Dong's family showed the same vigor they used to serve the prince. They were like a general in the kitchen, directing the odd jobs and cooking all kinds of ingredients.

Zuo Fu and Sun Xunting went up to the second floor, and a group of people got up immediately. Their enthusiastic looks seemed to be seeing brothers and sisters, and their eyes were full of eager light, like wolves.

After some courtesies, the host and guest were seated.The guys served the tea carefully, and even controlled their breathing, for fear of offending these nobles.

In this capital city, the most difficult people to serve are not the court officials, but these nobles.Relying on the meritorious service of their ancestors, these people are very arrogant in the capital.

Offending the civil servants may still have a way out, but offending this group of people, I don't know how they died.After all, the family's hundreds of years of inheritance is not just talk.

After serving tea, he retreated.The girl artist who was originally singing in the store was also called out.This is obviously the rhythm of talking about things. If you sing at this time, it is not entertainment.

Zuo Fu stroked the teacup and didn't speak. His indifferent appearance made the impatient Xungui yell, "Master Guo, you've already called us here. If you have anything to say, just say it! You're really rich." The way, share the profit with the brothers, we will definitely support you to the end!"

"Yes, yes! Although we don't have any real power, if we really want to make a collective attack, those sour and stinky scholars will be afraid!"

Zuo Fu glanced at the two nobles who spoke, and smiled inwardly.

These two are still young, and they only have fluffy beards on their mouths. They look young and green, and they have just been appointed to the title.Otherwise, how could someone who has been the head of the family for several years be so unstable?Whoever speaks this first will be led away by the nose, isn't it?

Seeing someone speak up, other older people followed suit and said, "Mr. Zhen, there are really many gold mines in Australia? Are they controlled by a group of Xiyi people?"

"It's not just that there are many gold mines in Australia?"

Zuofu said surprisingly, "There are also a lot of gold mines in Luzon. And you, do you know diamonds?"

As she spoke, she took out a small bag from her carry-on bag, "This is a diamond."

The bag was torn open, and a pile of large and small diamonds were spread out on the table. She picked up a one-carat loose diamond and said, "There are many such things abroad."

A group of dignitaries took out the diamond to look at it, and they felt that this thing was very shiny, but they had never seen this thing in the market. Could it be that it is very valuable abroad?

Someone raised his question, but Zuo Fu shook his head, "No one in Xiyi knows about this, so it's not worth much."

"Then, what are you?"

A group of popular knot!

It's worthless, what do you say? !You're talking about gold!
"It's just..."

Zoff took out another box and opened it, "Look, how about making it into jewelry?"

Everyone was stunned!
"Hey, why is this silver so white?! No, it's not silver, it's too hard!"

"This, this looks really nice!"

"Do you know? This diamond is simple carbon. Carbon is chemically inactive at room temperature, and it is difficult to react with other substances, so it can be stored for a long time..."

Seeing a group of people with circled eyes, Zuo Fu curled his lips.

A bunch of ignorant things!He just knew how to eat, drink and drink, looked at other people's Sun Houye, studied everything he saw, and even asked himself for advice, so he understood it as soon as he heard it.

"So, what Yun Shu means is that this thing won't turn black like silver, and won't rust like iron?"

"Yes! A diamond is forever, and one piece will last forever. Overseas, there are many such things, and no one knows its value. Think about it, if we dig this and make jewelry, let every bride in this world have it How much money can a diamond ring make if it is advertised well? In the eyes of those Xiyi people, everything in my Ming Dynasty is good and top-notch. If we do this, won’t it be faster than digging a gold mine? "

(End of this chapter)