Chapter 312 Return to Yongning
There were many carriages scattered on Yongning Street. Xie Fengyue was very surprised to see them. She asked Lu Mei, who had always picked her up: "Why are so many people moving to Yongning?"
Lu Mei's tone was quite calm: "There are fightings everywhere outside. These people came from Jianye to avoid trouble."
Xie Fengyue didn't know why: "Looking at the clothes these people are wearing, they should all be members of the nobility. Since when can we get into trouble with aristocratic families by fighting?"
The privileges of the Qian'an gentry are too special. No matter how violent the feudal kingdoms are, they will not touch the aristocratic families in their respective territories. The centuries-old family has deep roots and countless in-laws. If you are not careful, it is easy for the flood to wash away the Dragon King Temple.
Over time, Qian'an developed a saying called war.
As the name suggests, before the two armies go to war, each side sends out one person to form a formation. Starting from the ancestors, it is calculated that if there is a biological relationship within three generations, then the battle will be fought. If there is no such thing, then the battle will start with real swords and guns.
Lu Mei had obviously thought of this. He shook his head and sighed: "This time is different from the past. In the past, we had to stop the war for the sake of the same clan, but this time the war started was a refugee uprising."< br>
Xie Fengyue frowned. This year's drought had severely affected the people. She saw many displaced people along the way from Shengjing to Yongning. It was normal for the refugees to revolt, but this uprising came much faster than she expected.
This topic was too serious, and both of them stopped thinking deeply.
The carriage was leisurely and leisurely, and we arrived at the government office in just two cups of tea.
This government office has a completely new look after renovation. The majestic vermilion door is open, with majestic stone lions in front of it, and the lintel is carved with exquisite patterns, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.
Walking into the government office, the courtyard is spacious and the ground is paved with bluestone tiles, as smooth as a mirror. Even in winter, the courtyard is still lush with green plants.
Xie Fengyue was stunned: "Master Lu, did you get a windfall?"
"Why did the princess say this?" Lu Mei asked.
Xie Fengyue didn't answer and raised his chin.
Lu Mei suddenly understood and laughed hoarsely: "I have to thank the princess for all this."
Xie Fengyue looked at Lu Mei in confusion, waiting for his next words.
"After the princess restored the sea route, the families who had moved to Jianye came back one after another. As soon as they came back, they went head-to-head with the local families. Today your family will donate a road, and every day my family will build a bridge. If you can’t repair it, why don’t you just go to my government office?”
Lu Mei's expression was happy and contented when she talked about this matter. It was clear at a glance that he had interfered with this matter. These aristocratic families were not fools, and they couldn't get many good things by spending money, so they would not do it for no reason.
Thinking of this, Xie Fengyue thought about the silver. She suddenly felt overwhelmed. When she was running away from marriage, she had never been so depressed when she was short of money. When she thought about the hundreds of people on the island who were waiting for food, she had to cook several pots of porridge with pickles every day. Xie Fengyue was speechless and choked with sobs.
Lu Mei looked at her expression and asked: "What is bothering the princess?"
Xie Fengyue sighed for the tenth time: "You will have less money when you use it. If I had half the money of those families, I wouldn't have to worry so much."
Lu Mei was surprised: "Is it possible that Xiao Xuan's priority is not to open a copper mine? Once the mine is opened, wouldn't it be enough to smelt and mint coins on the spot?"
Xie Fengyue's eyes lit up when he heard this.
There were thirteen feudal states under the rule of Qian'an. Not to mention that each country had its own independent money system. Even the counties and counties directly under the jurisdiction of Emperor Zhou were all different in one place. In addition to silver and gold being universal, there was also a common currency, copper. Knife, the image of her carrying a stack of copper knives to buy things suddenly appeared in Xie Fengyue's mind, and she couldn't help but curl her lips.
Then she thought that distant water could not relieve close fire, and the smile at the corner of her mouth disappeared again.
Before the two of them could even exchange a word, a yamen servant knocked on the door to summon Lu Mei away.
Xie Fengyue sipped her tea, her mind racing as she thought about how to solve the current problem. She thought about it and found that the easiest way was to ask Gongzi Yan for help. Before she could think about it, her pride immediately interrupted this confused idea.
Xie Fengyue thought for a long time. With the silver in her hand, it would be good if she could mine the original stones. If she wanted to mint coins, it would be difficult. Regardless of the risks of minting coins, whether someone would follow the clues and find the mining island was the last step. She couldn't find the basic coin molds or craftsmen.
An idea flashed in her mind, rough stone!
If she couldn't mint coins, she could still sell the rough stones. There were so many wealthy families in Jianye, and there were quite a few in Yongning. Even worse, there was a Fusang.
With this idea, the purpose of Xie Fengyue's trip became much clearer.
The next day, she asked Miao Xiaoshun to search for those shopkeepers in Yongning who had been implicated or dismissed by their masters for various reasons. No matter how desperate these people were, they could still pick out a few of them who were followed by their assistants. Then she would first When forming a caravan, you don't want to conclude a deal directly. You need to familiarize yourself with the road first.
This kind of mineral is very popular no matter which country it enters. Xie Fengyue still doesn't believe it can still be sold.
Miao Xiaowei is also a wonderful person. He is a native of Yongning and is very efficient in finding people. Within two days, he formed a small caravan and also found several escorts very considerately.
Xie Fengyue was not idle during this period. She purchased a boatload of winter supplies piecemeal, filling up all the warehouses.
Over time, Xie Fengyue's money shrank visibly.
After making preparations for the winter, she returned home. Now there is no benefit in staying here for a long time with so many people in Yongning.
After returning to the island, Xie Fengyue once again lived a life of being clingy to others.
But that certain person was very discerning and would never be clingy when she was doing business, so Xie Fengyue let him go.
This non-rejection is like giving someone a signal.
One day Xie Fengyue woke up and saw that half of the courtyard wall had been demolished, and several craftsmen were tamping soil beside it.
Xie Fengyue thought it was repairs and ignored it. When she came back from a busy day, the foundation of a house had been laid.
After asking, I found out that some people wanted to live together.
What Xie Fengyue can do is not up to him.
The relationship between the two is proceeding with a reversal of worldly concepts. Xie Fengyue disappeared all day long, and Young Master Yan An An was at home taking care of things.
In winter on the island, apart from feeling cold when the sea breeze blows, the rest of the time is simply refreshing for Xie Fengyue.
Time passed day by day, and just when Xie Fengyue's money was about to bottom out, news came from Xiao Xuan that the first batch of rough stones had been mined. Xie Fengyue happily gave everyone a meal of meat and fruit.
The caravan that has been maintained for a long time can now set off.
The fact that everything went smoothly made Xie Fengyue feel very excited.
The tone she held finally relaxed.
I have changed to day shift, so I will update at night from now on.
In a blink of an eye, I have written 660,000 words. As someone who can hold back 800 words for a long time, I admire myself.
What a master.