Chapter 608 Adding Money
Fengxin City now has two places, which are the most heavily defended and have the highest status.
One place is the small courtyard where King Jingnan currently lives.
The first place is the temporary residence of Lord Pingxi.
At this time,
Mr. Zheng was sitting in the signing room of his residence, separated by a curtain, giving final instructions to these storytellers.
Prestige is such a thing
The more the better;
Zheng Houye is not afraid of too much, and he doesn’t have so many taboos;
Afraid of having superior achievements. mentality, he does not have;
He couldn't do the act of deliberately desecrating himself.
Up to now, all we have to do is cover up the water and earth when soldiers come. I used to occasionally kowtow and say a few nice words for the sake of living. Now that everyone has become a prince, they can't go back as they live.
A small part of this group of storytellers are selected from the refugees. Some of them did not make a living as storytellers before, but as gentlemen.
But it doesn’t matter, as long as you talk well.
Most of the remaining ones are from Yingdu.
In any era, those who can still make money without relying on the umbilical cord of blood must be smart.
Owners of teahouses and restaurants naturally know whose stories are the most popular among tea patrons in recent years, and they can also see whose stories are better paired with their guests’ wine;
So, For many storytellers who were originally stationed in the store, their employers paid for their travel expenses and allowed them to cross Wangjiang and come to Shandong.
I thought that just taking a look at the Marquis Ceremony would be a great satisfaction. Anyway, I can boast about it after I go back. At that time, I can hang a sign at the door of the teahouse and restaurant or let people relax. He said that his husband had just returned from the Marquis Ceremony, and he also brought back first-hand information.
But who would have expected that things would turn out unexpectedly and smoothly, so smoothly that even they themselves felt a little unbelievable.
They were found one by one, gathered together, and sent to this temporary Pingxihou Mansion.
Then,
all of them knelt down on the mats in rows and rows, each with a cup of tea, a plate of snacks, and a pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
Seven or eight clerks stood in front, holding books in their hands, and began to read the "life story" of Lord Zheng.
In the beginning,
These professional, amateur, and new storytellers were still a little confused,
but soon
they realized something,
and began to write and record it.
In this day and age, anyone who knows how to talk and make a living in the world is not smart.
Moreover, most of these people are literate.
The storyteller cannot read, how can he read the book?
Mr. Bai Shi is illiterate, how can he help people write elegiac couplets?
What no one knows is that,
behind a curtain,
Lord Zheng was sitting on the Grand Master's chair, drinking tea.
The public opinion propaganda port is a place that Mr. Zheng attaches great importance to.
Actually, even if there is no actual benefit, it is very satisfying to let your story be spread.
This alone is in line with the fundamentals of the Demon King's code of conduct.
Not to mention, you can also perfect and enrich your character among the people.
Zhenbeihou Mansion has a century-old foundation.
Li Liangting can still rest on his laurels even if he sits there and doesn't move.
The Pingxi Marquis Mansion has just been established. As the first generation of Marquis, Marquis Zheng really has a lot to do.
The scribes recounted all the meritorious achievements of Marquis Pingxi in the past few years from his meritorious service in the civilian camp to becoming a marquis.
Although, these deeds have long been no secret among the people.
Especially for these storytellers, the most popular thing in teahouses and restaurants in recent years is the story of Lord Zheng.
But everyone gathered here, sat down, and was indoctrinated again from beginning to end,
even though most of them have turned gray,
But it is inevitable to feel excited.
No need to exaggerate, no need to add, no need to exaggerate,
state it as it is,
it is more like a story than a story.
After the clerks finished their stories,
the storytellers below began to whisper, exchange ideas, and borrow notes from each other. After all, some people write fast and some write slowly, so it is inevitable that there will be omissions.
This missing thing is a day's reward, so we must not leave it behind.
At this time,
Zheng Houye behind the curtain put down the teacup and
coughed.
For a while, the storytellers immediately became quiet. They had long known that there was someone behind the curtain, presumably someone in charge of the affairs in the Hou Mansion.
However, they really never thought that the world-famous Marquis Pingxi was actually sitting there and listening to the review and narration of his own life experience with them.
Joke,
Will Lord Pingxi be so boring?
But,
Zheng Houye really knows how to do it.
The "capital" was transferred to Fengxin City, and there were so many things to do. The demon kings were all assigned tasks. On the contrary, Zheng Fan, the master, could only watch the demon kings busy there, and he had no specific business to take over; < br>
So, I found it myself and came over to listen.
“Everyone.”
Master Zheng spoke.
The storytellers immediately listened in silence.
"My lord has fought for the country, served the country with merit, and has been virtuous to the people. The reason why I have called you here is not to sing praises to my lord;
but because among the people, it is often said that my lord This story is just what others say. It is inevitable that there will be flaws and fallacies. In order not to damage my family, the Marquis I am wise, so I have summoned you.
I hope you will be cautious and careful in your future work, so that you can live up to the tea and snacks in the Hou Mansion today. "
Many storytellers stood up immediately. Then he bowed down:
“We will understand.”
"I'll understand."
Zheng Fan nodded and continued:
"This storyteller is your expert business. You know more about it than me, but here I am. I have a suggestion. If it is useful, you guys Just listen. If it doesn't work, just listen to it for fun.
That is, when telling a story, you can tell it in two days. Talk..."
At this time,
an impatient young storyteller said:
"My noble man, how can I tell the story of this day in two days?"
Others around him His peers looked at him with envy,
This admirable skill,
They were one step behind!
After all, when everyone comes on stage now, they all have their apprentices, and the apprentices are responsible for all the praise work. They are unfamiliar, they are unfamiliar.
Behind the curtain,
Zheng Houye took another sip of tea,
said calmly:
"This is easy to do. Add something into it. Of course, you can't mix it randomly or make it up. The butcher has already figured this out. We can also learn how to add water to the pork. It's called watering."< br>
"May I ask you, noble man..."
"May I ask you, noble man, how to pour water?"
Now, I have much more compliments, and they are all professionals.
“At the beginning of each story, let’s talk about the political situation of each country, the four great swordsmen, and the style and customs of each country;
Then introduce the story,
After introducing the story,
Look back at the previous story, talk about the life of the Marquis, that is, the past, and then talk about the scenery at that time,
Leave a little bit at the end,
Master the heat,
Tell this story again, of course, remember to leave it in suspense. ”
For a time,
the whole hall said:
“That’s it. "
"Educated. ”
"Enlightenment."
"Inspiring and enlightening."
Zheng Houye just smiled and didn't really feel that he had any ability. Limited by the speed and scope of information dissemination in this era, these If the storyteller didn't know the above tricks, the goods in his stomach would have been emptied long ago. What could he exchange for food?
Getting up,
Zheng Houye walked out of the back door.
This mansion is not big. The new mansion is under planning, and the entire Fengxin City needs a new round of construction.
Let's put it this way,
After the Battle of Chu,
Zheng Houye dug up many noble ancestral graves in the Chu Kingdom, as well as hard goods such as gold, silver and jewelry. There are just too many on hand.
It is impossible to issue money directly;
Therefore, according to the blind man's planning and assumption, he plans to launch large-scale infrastructure construction and provide relief through work.
In this way,
the new refugees will have money in their hands.
With such a large demand market,
merchants will naturally follow Profit comes,
It can also stimulate local prosperity.
Zheng Houye is actually not interested in gold and silver treasures. He is not a lizard dragon and likes to use gold coins to build nests.
To a certain extent, the reason why the living standards of Xueguan soldiers and civilians are so high is precisely because the superstructure with Marquis Zheng as the core has a low demand for wealth and a low desire to preserve wealth.
I will come back after all my gold is gone.
With soldiers and food, what can I not get?
Didn’t the princess also grab it?
Whenever you are interested in it in the future, the Queen Mother can also snatch it back.
In this era, buying land for children and grandchildren, saving family property, and burying treasures are the mainstream.
It can only be said that Lord Zheng and the Demon Kings did not think so far back at all. Even the "Hundred Years Mansion" mentioned in Emperor Yan's imperial edict did not affect Lord Zheng that much.
Otherwise, everyone always talks about finding a place to open an inn?
This is basically the mentality of sitting on a boat and drinking wine while watching the flood.
"Sir, the guest has been waiting for a long time."
Zheng Fan nodded, indicating that he understood.
The guest has come, and the guest has been waiting for a long time. Lord Zheng already knew it, but he still listened to his story there.
Push the door open,
Entering the study,
Jing Renli immediately stood up from his chair,
knelt down to Zheng Fan and saluted:
"I am here to see you, my consort."
Zheng Fan said "hmm", walked behind the desk and sat down.
I habitually reached out to open a small lid on the table and wanted to take a sweet date and throw it into my mouth.
He hesitated for a moment,
but covered it again.
Jing Renli stood up and said to Zheng Fan:
"Prince-in-law, my king heard that you were granted a title in Yan State, and he was very happy for you. This time, the minister also brought some Congratulations.”
"Haha."
Zheng Fan smiled.
This matter,
is indeed interesting.
I was granted the title of Marquis of Pingxi in the State of Yan, but the regent of the State of Chu also rewarded me.
"Rewards or whatever, it doesn't matter, we are a family after all." Mr. Zheng said cheerfully.
"My consort, you are right, you are right."
Zheng Fan tapped his fingers on the desk a few times and said: "This family, not to mention two families Talking about money hurts feelings.”
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Since we are a family, it doesn't matter if we just have a meal, right? I have never heard of any serious poor relative who comes to the house and doesn't even have a bowl of rice. Are you willing to give up? ”
"Uh..."
"Tell my uncle that I am short of food, just this food. Can he help me a little? I am grateful for his kindness."
"This..."
Jing Renli raised his head and looked at the "Prince Consort".
But I saw the prince-in-law had a very serious expression.
For a moment,
Jing Renli was in a daze,
whose family won the battle!
"Prince Consort, our Chu country has no food. It was you who brought the soldiers and horses..."
Originally, if the battle line had been at Zhennanguan, even though Chu It will be difficult for the country to supply grain and grass, but in fact it is not a big problem. With a squeeze, the front line can still be satisfied.
If the war stops there,
Chu State can squeeze in a little more and provide some food in order to befriend this "Prince Consort".
After all, with the size of Chu State, the land of Eastern Jin is far inferior.
But the problem is that the war is not only at Zhennanguan. In fact, Zhennanguan is the place where the war is the least affected. Even when they finally exited the Zhennanguan front line, Yan and Chu The Chinese army never engaged in any real siege or defense battle there.
The Yan army's hundreds of thousands of cavalry entered the territory of the Chu State. They did not bring any food or grass. They burned, killed and looted along the way, eating and taking, and burning them if they could not carry them.
Therefore, after the Yan army retreated, the northern border of Chu State was almost in a mess, not to mention that the capital of Ying was also destroyed in the fire.
Really talking about the shortage of food,
Chu State is now more in short supply than Yan State.
However, you have to look at both sides of everything.
Yan State and Jin State, two countries located in the north, may encounter great natural disasters in the past two years. To be precise, they have already begun to suffer disasters this year, and because of successive years of war, , the family fund has been depleted a long time ago, and now everyone is waiting with nothing, what are they waiting for?
Waiting for civil unrest, waiting to suppress bandits, or waiting for appeasement.
As for Chu State, if the regent is given a stable period of time to recover and adjust, it will be difficult this year, but after next year, he will be able to breathe.
It is impossible to recover, but at least it is a trend upward from the lowest point.
“Are you out of food?”
“My Prince Consort, it’s absolutely true that this winter, countless people in our country will freeze to death and starve to death.”
"Tsk."
Zheng Houye held his forehead helplessly,
said with emotion:
"That's really pitiful, the people are so innocent."
“…………” Jing Renli.
If this wasn't Fengxin City,
If it weren't for the soldiers of the Yan Kingdom nearby,
Jing Renli really wanted to point at the man in front of him and curse:
"Who's to blame?" Na! ”
Mr. Zheng took a deep breath and raised his head;
In fact, the previous words were not meant to ridicule or deliberately ridicule Jing Renli.
Because despite what the blind man said, there will not be large-scale starvation to death in eastern Shanxi this winter.
But the diet of the people under their own governance
will probably become:
Eat potatoes in the morning, potatoes at noon, and sweet potatoes in the evening;
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Yes,
it’s all the same.
If that doesn’t work, it would be a good idea to buy some grain from the Chu State to improve the food. I always eat the same staple food, and it’s still mushy. The quality of life is really worrying.
Even if you add some rice, you can at least make a spicy and sour potato rice bowl?
Well,
It seems to be still a staple food.
Jing Renli saw Mr. Zheng frowning inexplicably,
thought he was angry,
and was about to reveal his trump card,
said ：
"The Queen Mother, I love the princess the most. I really don't want to see the princess suffer."
Zheng Houye suddenly raised his attention,
Yes,
still There is a meat show,
Zheng Houye immediately laughed and said:
"Yes, I will immediately arrange for the princess to return to her parents' home for a visit."
"..." Jing Renli.
If in the past, the princess went back to visit relatives, she would definitely not be able to come back, because it was a shame for the Chu people and a shame for the Qu family.
Now, Zheng Fan has made a marquis and a territory, and the Qu family has only half a life left. People in Chu know how to do business. Is it more cost-effective to keep the princess at home or let the princess continue to be the Marquis of Pingxi? Madam, good deal.
“No, Prince Consort, what our King means is that we, the great Chu State, also have land in southern Xinjiang, so we can adjust grain from the south.”
Zheng Fan's eyes immediately darkened.
After all,
Yan is still poor!
The geographical location is poor and the land is not fertile enough.
Look at Qian Guo. He was beaten four years ago, but he recovered in the second year and was able to rebuild the three-border defense line.
Look at the Chu State. Although there are still many forces from the Shanyue tribe in the southern border of the Chu State, they can still squeeze out a lot of things.
This is called a solid family foundation, and this is called strategic depth.
Dayan swallowed up the land of the Three Jins with a groan, without seeing its depth, nor its details. Because of the war, it was equivalent to carrying another suffering brother on its back.
“What do you want?”
Zheng Fan’s voice turned cold.
Jing Renli hesitated for a moment, then
said:
“War horses.”
The Chu people raised horses in the country, otherwise Liang Cheng would not have been able to do it after burning Jingcheng. Seize war horses from the Chu people and use them.
But in fact, if you want to maintain a large and well-established cavalry regiment, the number of ten or twenty thousand horses can only be regarded as a sacrifice.
Moreover, the soil and water are different, and the cost of raising horses is also different. Even if the corrupt officials are eliminated, to be honest, it will be enough to save face.
Twice,
Once in Yupan City,
The battle against Chu was once again,
The Chu people were defeated by Yan's large-scale cavalry regiment Bullied twice!
Therefore, the Chu people are now eager to build their own cavalry regiment.
The land of Sanjin is actually more suitable for raising horses. The knights of Sanjin used to have their family foundation here. Furthermore, the vast snowfield north of the Tianduan Mountains is rich in war horses.
But the problem is that Zhennan Pass, Xueguan Pass, and Jindong are all in the hands of Lord Zheng, which means that Lord Zheng has blocked the possibility of the Chu people to obtain war horses through external channels.
Seeing that Mr. Zheng’s expression was uncertain,
Jing Renli immediately added:
"Son-in-law, my king has said that the price of war horses can be converted into food, craftsmen, and anything else that you need and I have in the country."
In fact, in When he received this mission, Jing Renli felt that his king was crazy.
The Prince Consort, Prince Consort, does he really take Ping Xihou of Dayan as his Prince Consort?
Calling Prince Consort is nothing more than giving yourself a layer of self-protection and beating yourself up, and it also makes you feel less humiliated when you kneel down.
I am so frustrated that I will trade war horses with you?
But the king was determined,
determined to let himself talk.
Master Zheng leaned back slightly,
said:
“I am Dayan Zhongliang.”
Jing Renli slumped down, looking very disappointed.
Zheng Fan frowned,
with some helplessness, he stretched out his hand to touch his eyebrows a few times,
Jing Renli is not Ji Laoliu,
Ji Lao Liu knew the implication of this sentence.
As a last resort,
Zheng Houye sighed,
added;
“You have to add more money.” (End of this chapter)