Griffin Commander in the Late Ming Dynasty

I was so tired of searching for information, and I spent a long time looking for papers. I was dumbfounded. This history article is really hard to write.

Volume 9: Chapter Chapter : Krypton Gold is also a troublesome thing

“This yard is really nice.”

Looking at the four-story courtyard in front of him, Jiang Han rubbed his arm and sighed. As for why he rubbed his arm...

A few minutes ago

"Commander? Why are you suddenly in a daze?"

"Ah... this bitch... this, hey, look, there's something for sale over there"

Jiang Han tried to change the subject

"Is it something bad?"

M4A1's tone was still gentle, but Jiang Han could hear a hint of solemnity in it.

"Ah... this... this is actually a temporary solution. This is the only way I could introduce you to them at the time."

"So what does it mean?"

"That's it, that, actually, ah, you can understand it as a vow."

Jiang Han finished speaking tremblingly, and suddenly felt a pain in his arm.

"So, Commander is saying that the oath with me is a temporary solution?"

She pinched the soft flesh on Jiang Han's arm, her tone no longer gentle, but M4A1 was still gentle after all. No matter how much enlightenment she had made, she still couldn't be as free and easy as Brother Sixteen, or as wanton as Sister 45. This was the most excessive thing she could do to the commander. She was a gentle girl who would only blush silently when facing the commander's harassment.

Yes, it is quite gentle for a broken nose.

Jiang Han tried his best to coax the man for a long time, and he kept saying all kinds of cheesy love words to the man, which made the young M4A1 stunned.

So, it is better to believe that there are ghosts in the world than to believe a man’s broken mouth.

Looking back at the yard, Jiang Han sold 10 horses to Zhao Pu and kept five for his own use. This kind of large livestock was very scarce and practical in ancient times. It could be ridden, carried things, and milked and sold. It consumed one bag of soybeans for every kilometers, so it was very cost-effective.

Of course, horse manure can be used to start a fire, but you can also sell it.

Jiang Han sold a horse for 30 taels, which added up to 300 taels in total. Such a heavy box of silver naturally had to be carried by a horse. When he put the silver box on the horse's back, Jiang Han seemed to hear the sound of the soldier next to him gnashing his back teeth.

Judging from the threshold of this yard, the previous owner was a person of some status.

The threshold is a very interesting domestic architectural rule. People from other cultures would never have thought that this thing could be used to show one's status. The height of the threshold represents the family's status. The higher the threshold, the higher the family's status and the harder it is to enter the house. Of course, it must not exceed the height of the threshold of the imperial palace, otherwise, like the salt merchants in the folk, they would want to pole vault to enter the house.

The small courtyard in the north is naturally not as grand as the gardens of the wealthy families in the south. It is just an ordinary courtyard of a private house with two trees in the yard. For someone like Jiang Han who has no experience in life at all, he cannot recognize what kind of trees these are.

There are some scattered herbs and woody plants, probably flowers or something, but because no one takes care of them, they are a bit messy. The house is fully equipped with everything except some necessary furniture, beddings and the like. It can only be said that it is better than a bare house, at least people have papered the windows for you, and there is a kang.

In fact, Jiang Han felt that he didn’t need so many houses, but it was still nice to have his own yard.

There is a small garden behind the main house. Jiang Han feels it is great. He can grow some vegetables there, such as garlic sprouts, leeks, etc. If he needs any, he can just pick a few. It is a perfect place to grow flowers. There is also a barn behind the garden, which is perfect for housing the horses.

There are a lot of things to do now. First, make some furniture for myself. Second, get some clothes and bedding that are relatively suitable for this era. Third, get some seasonings, buy some vegetables and food. Fourth, um... solve the problem of people urinating and defecating everywhere around the yard.

Jiang Han began to miss the past, the era of online shopping when he only needed to go downstairs to pick up the package and unpack it. Now he has to go out to buy, move the goods, and go shopping by himself.

The problem now is that even if you go out, you may not be able to buy these things, which is the most embarrassing thing.

Things like bedding are easy to deal with, but clothes in a tailor shop have to be sewn on site, and furniture needs to be made by a carpenter, and it takes time to make a set. It seems that there are quite a lot of miscellaneous things to do now.

After settling the horses, he happened to sell ten horses and gave them a set of saddles as well. In this way, he could save salt and soybeans, which were enough to feed the horses for a few days. Before that, he still had to solve the problem of feed.

"Oh....this is a lot of things"

Jiang Han stood with his hands on his hips, looking at the empty yard, feeling satisfied but also a little anxious. He finally had a place that could be considered a home in this familiar yet strange land, but he had no clear idea of ​​what to do in the future.

“You still need to be popular.”

He thought that such a big house was a bit too spacious for him and M4A1. He should study how to summon humanoids. More people means more labor, more partners.

"M4A1! Let's go, we're out the door!"

After hiding the box containing the money in the house and locking it tightly, Jiang Han went out with the M4A1.

If you take a closer look at Anping City, you will find that it is quite prosperous. It has everything you need, although the quality may not be very high. But the difference between 0 and 1, and between 1 and 3 is essential. It's good enough to have it, so why would you need a bicycle?

The two men were strolling on the street with their horses and soon attracted some people's attention. No matter what time it is, there are always speculators. These people have low production capabilities, but they can grasp some pain points that ordinary people cannot grasp and make money that others cannot. For example, the guy can act as a tour guide, which is a good extra income.

There will be trade exchanges between major cities. When a caravan enters the city, it needs a guide to show the way, to find out where to buy things from various places, or where to stay. There are also peddlers, escorts, and farmers who come to the city. They are all potential customers.

However, this business can only be used to make money occasionally as a side job, and it cannot be taken as a main business. The caravans will be familiar with the layout of the city after coming here twice, and the farmers will be led by their elders when entering the city. However, if the opportunity to make money is in front of them, there will definitely be people who will try to grab it. After all, times are tough.

Just then, someone came to find Jiang Han and the other person.

"You two, please stay. I saw you two from a distance. When I got closer, I found that you two were really extraordinary. The man is better than Pan An and the woman is better than Diao Chan. You are really a perfect match..."

As soon as we met, he blurted out a long passage of running script, and his cadenced tone made people laugh.

"Don't...don't...don't stop."

This was the first time that Jiang Han was praised for his handsomeness since he was a child. He was often called a handsome guy when buying things outside, but that was just like how Cantonese people often call you a handsome boy. It was just a polite name and anyone who took it seriously was a fool.

It was the first time that Zhang Xiaoyi saw someone so open about his behavior. Jiang Han's reaction almost made him lose control, but fortunately he got to the point in the next sentence: "Who are you? What do you want from me?"

"Hey, you two are here. I am Zhang Xiaoyi. I have been in Anping City for more than ten years. I know everything about the affairs of this city. I saw you two looked confused on the street. I guess this must be your first time here. Why not let me take you around. Of course, it only takes a little...it's just a small thing."

Zhang Xiaoyi rubbed his fingers as he spoke.

When someone offers a pillow to someone who is sleepy, Jiang Han is confident that he can handle it. "Yes, my husband and I have just arrived here. We plan to stay in the city for a while and buy some things. We really don't know the direction at the moment. Since you have volunteered, I will entrust you with full authority to be our guide. Don't worry, you will definitely make a lot of money."

"Of course, of course. From the way you two are dressed, I can tell that you have extraordinary temperaments. You must be generous masters. Where are you going?"

M4A1's face turned red and he kept kicking Jiang Han's heels. What husband and wife... such shy words...

"We rented a yard in Hechun Lane, but the yard is in ruins and has nothing in it, so we thought of going out to buy some daily necessities and some food."

The courtyard in Hechun Lane? That's the only one, but that's not the county magistrate... It seems that these two people are really not simple, and this money is a good deal.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoyi's attitude became even more enthusiastic: "Oh, I know this very well. Buying household items is not a simple matter. The choice of this carpenter must be carefully considered. I happen to know one. I will take you two there right away!"

Carpenter Wang Niu is teaching his apprentice. Carpentry is actually a relatively lucrative profession. People from all walks of life always buy some tools, from tables, chairs and cabinets to hoes and farm tools, all of which are custom-made by carpenters. After all, people always have to farm, and as long as they have land to farm, they will have something to eat.

Wang Niu is forty-six years old this year and is already an old man. Most of the work in the house is left to his apprentices. He has three apprentices in total. He kept them after testing them again and again and found that they had good morals and abilities. He would never be too demanding in terms of their ability to make a living, no matter how meticulous they were.

While he was correcting his apprentice's work, he heard a loud voice outside the courtyard gate: "Master Wang! Master Wang!"

"Zhang Xiaoyi! What are you making so much noise for?"

"Oh, Master Wang, you are frowning at me now, but you have to smile at me later. I am here to bring you business."

Business? Wang Niu put down what he was holding, let the apprentice practice by himself, and looked up at the visitor. No wonder he was so eager. Money was spent like water these days, and the landlords had no surplus food. He knew Zhang Xiaoyi, a smart guy. The guests he could bring were usually those who came to Anping City for the first time. These people often bought big items and could make a lot of money.

When he saw Jiang Han and the other person, he was still a little stunned. The looks of these two people were so unique that the old man was speechless.

"Hello, Master Wang. We just came to Anping City recently and are planning to buy some tables, chairs, benches, cabinets and other items for our home. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?"

"It's very convenient. I wonder if you two have any additional needs?"

The carpenters at that time were all craftsmen. They could carve a relief, hanging or hollow carving on wood as if it were a piece of cake. As long as the pattern was not too complicated, they could make it for you.

"Just, ordinary furniture will do. No need to make too many fancy things. Just do it as quickly as possible."

Jiang Han himself didn't actually think about living here permanently. You know, what time is it now? It's the end of the Ming Dynasty. Where is this place? Hebei! He had asked around before, and the time given by the old man in Xiaohegou Village was different. Now it is the autumn of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, and winter is coming. What day is it? The Qing army will attack directly next year, and Li Zicheng will attack again in another year, and there will be plague again in another year. Living in this hellhole is really like a birthday star hanging himself because he thinks his life is too long.

Maybe he can just get some belongings and get through this year and consider it a success. He can then talk about next year's affairs.

Although it was a bit of a mess, the current situation was indeed so complicated that Jiang Han couldn't find his direction. In his opinion, both the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty were not good things, and Li Zicheng was even less of a good thing. He felt uncomfortable no matter which side he supported. He had a vague idea in his mind, but he needed to think about it again.

"If there are no high requirements, it can be completed in seven days at most."

"The sooner the better, the price is negotiable"

"The fastest time can be shortened to four days, but the price will be slightly higher."

"No problem, please calculate the total amount, I'll pay half as a deposit first, and the remaining half will be paid after acceptance."

"Well, okay, I would like to thank you for your generosity."

Wang Niu did not expect that this business would go so smoothly. Generally speaking, large items such as furniture are large items that every family will use for a long time, and there are a lot of requirements. Also, because these items are relatively expensive, customers often bargain for a long time.

How could Jiang Han know this? When he went to the supermarket, he only looked at the price and then transferred the money. When he went to the mall, he only scanned the code when he picked up something. Bargaining was not a skill he learned at all. In his opinion, efficiency and time were the most important things.

The clear white silver made Wang Niu smile happily. He picked it up excitedly and took a bite. He couldn't close his mouth when looking at the teeth marks on it. Even Zhang Xiaoyi's face looked much more pleasing to the eye. Now he had a place to stay for the winter.

As the amount was quite large, it took Wang Niu a long time to collect enough change for Jiang Han, which he strung into several strings and gave to Jiang Han.

Jiang Han took the copper coins and threw two to Zhang Xiaoyi who was watching eagerly. He snapped his fingers and said, "Where's the next stop? Lead the way, let's go!"

He had wanted to do this for a long time. The happiness of rich people is so boring and monotonous.

Volume 10: Chapter Chapter : Good and bad things always happen at the same time

By the way, Master, I would like to ask you to make one more thing...

Jiang Han pulled Wang Niu aside and whispered to him for a while, then told him everything he wanted.

"This... If it is according to your request, I am afraid that my two apprentices are not skilled enough. I have to do it myself. Although it is not a delicate object, the materials used must be carefully considered. The consumables will probably be very expensive."

"It's okay, just do it boldly, money is not a problem"

Jiang Han's remarks about his wealth undoubtedly gave Wang Niu great confidence. Oh, with big deals coming one after another, Wang Niu couldn't help but be overjoyed.

After leaving Wang Niu, Jiang Han and M4A1 started to go on a shopping spree in the city, buying clothes, various items, and even buying a lot of meat.

Jiang Han and his companion became a new sight in Anping City, with strange hairstyles, novel clothes, and they were leading a horse, which was pulling a flatbed cart full of things behind it.

Horses are also divided into different types. There are ordinary horses that can be ridden, there are also horses that are too tall and have average leg strength and can only be used to pull carts, and there are also war horses that have a good balance of endurance and speed and are highly obedient.

The horse pulling the cart was about 1.4 meters tall at the shoulder, and was obviously not a poor horse. In those days, such horses were the most precious of all. Using such a horse to pull a cart was basically like driving a Ferrari to sell vegetables. The person either had money or was sick, or both.

So to the people in Anning City, Jiang Han and the other man were just the stupid sons of a landlord who came from nowhere.

They bought food worth a hundred taels of silver!

Ordinary people do not have the demand for such a large amount of grain trading, and the people can only simply guess what business these two people are trying to do.

Selling grain in northern Zhili is like selling black coal in Shanxi or selling cotton-padded jackets in southern Yunnan. It cannot be said that you are not smart, but you can only say that you are mentally ill.

When neighbors talked about this in the teahouse, they would jokingly say, "He's a rich man."

But is Jiang Han going to do business? No.

He knew very well that there would be more suffering in this land in the future, so he could only do what he had to do like a hamster. He had asked Wang Niu to make a carriage with sufficient specifications, at least one that could be pulled by five horses.

Although the price of grain was as high as a hundred coins, Jiang Han gave enough, so the amount of grain he bought was still considerable. It took several large carts just to transport the grain.

Jiang Han used several vacant rooms as warehouses to store food and various items. In just one afternoon, more than half of the three hundred taels of silver were spent. Zhang Xiaoyi also received enough reward money to satisfy him, and left happily. However, soon after he returned home, someone came to find him.

Money can move people's hearts, especially in this era.

Jiang Han's extravagant spending had long attracted the attention of some people. In their eyes, Jiang Han and the other person were simply two fat sheep that could not get any fatter, but the situation was unclear, so they had been waiting and watching.

The most profitable business in the world is the business with no capital. Is there any faster way to make money than robbing? But robbing is also risky, so they found Zhang Xiaoyi, who had contact with Jiang Han, and prepared to find him to understand the situation.

"Zhang Xiaoyi, let me ask you, can you find out the origins of those two people who came today?"

The person who was speaking was called Zhang San, the third child in the family. In the large area around Anping City, the surname Zhang accounts for a very high proportion of the population. There is even a place where all the people have the surname Zhang.

Zhang San's name was chosen very perfunctorily, but compared with his companions Zhao Laizi and Li Gousheng, it was already very good. At least he sounded like a human being.

In the simple values ​​of parents, names also have certain luck in them. A good name can complement the owner and help him or her to rise to the top. When naming, a Feng Shui master should be invited to look at the birth date to see if there are any taboos and whether there are any deficiencies in the five elements, so as to fill them in with the name.

But the vast majority of ordinary people who are extremely poor and have to work hard in the fields are not so particular about the conditions. They know that their children are not destined to succeed in life, and their biggest wish is that the child can live safely until he grows up and be a pillar of support for the family in the future.

Names like Gousheng, Goulai and Ludan do sound unpleasant, but these derogatory names precisely embody the parents' wish that their children can grow up healthily like the wild dogs running around on the ground and the donkeys pulling the millstone properly.

"Third brother, what are you doing...?"

Looking at the appearance of Zhang San and the other two, Zhang Xiaoyi had some vague guesses in his mind.

"Why are you asking so many questions? Just tell me and wait!"

Zhao Lai obviously had no patience and spoke directly.

"Hey"

Zhang San stopped Zhao Lai from speaking. At the moment they needed help from others and it would be a bad idea to offend them too much.

"Xiao Yi, this is the case. You know, it's not easy for every household these days. My brother and I have a wife and two kids to support. The price of food is getting higher and higher. If the family has no more income, this winter will be difficult to endure, so..."

Zhang Xiaoyi was silent. He was just a street urchin who was living on the street and waiting to die. He didn't have much capital to stand firm. Moreover, in this day and age...