Chapter 321 Shen Shu!
The next day.
The weather has cleared up.
Xia Zhibai got up early in the morning and went to the streets. He bought a few steamed buns and a bowl of rice porridge in the market, and ate them leisurely in the store. Today, Yingtian Mansion is a bit richer than usual. Peaceful, not affected by too much wind or snow.
The first batch of cotton-padded clothes from the textile factory were also officially put into the market.
But this time there was no fanfare.
Just next to the salt shop, a new store opened.
Because of the salt shops and coal shops in Kyoto, there were some deserted streets in the past. Nowadays, many new shops have been added, and various snacks are sold in endlessly. Even some farm tools, bamboo weaving and other handmade products are also sold. opened on this street.
At this moment.
Xia Zhibai blew on the steamed buns, looked at the sparse people on the street, and asked curiously: "Shopkeeper, you opened a shop here, how is the business?"
The store owner smiled and said: "Business is okay."
"The main thing is to earn hard money and make a living. However, with the golden signboard of Kyoto Salt Shop, the flow of people on this street is not less. My bun shop has also received a lot of attention. In previous years, there wouldn’t have been many people here. Now sometimes there aren’t even enough buns for one day.”
Xia Zhibai said thoughtfully: “Then. Will people from Kyoto Salt Shop come to buy it?”
The store said: “Yes.”
“They come quite often.”
"Sometimes those shopkeepers will come over."
"Do they give money?" Xia Zhibai asked suddenly and coldly.
The shopkeeper's face darkened, and he looked Xia Zhibai up and down. He felt that he looked familiar, but he couldn't remember when he had seen him before. He said dissatisfiedly: "What are you talking about? Those people in the Kyoto Salt Shop have a good reputation. It’s much easier to pay here.”
“Even if you forget to bring money, it will be delivered immediately after work.”
"And even if you don't give money, it's nothing."
"Before they came, this street was deserted, and you wouldn't see many people for three to five days. Now you see, those who deliver coal, clothes, salt, and people who come from all over to buy salt, all have to live here. , sometimes when I’m hungry, I’ll naturally stay nearby. Don’t mention me, there are even more teahouses and restaurants nearby.”
“This is all due to the Kyoto Salt Shop. ”
“Without them, I wouldn’t have the lively life I have now.”
The store owner said with a smile.
Xia Zhibai nodded.
At this time, people came to the store again.
The store hurriedly served the guests. The person who came seemed to be a scholar. He also ordered a few steamed buns. Then he looked around a few times and chose to share a table with Xia Zhibai. Xia Zhibai did not take a closer look. People were just observing the changes in the entire street with great interest.
He rarely used to go to the left side of the street, and usually walked to the right when traveling.
Now that he sees that the business ecology of the entire street has changed under the influence of Kyoto Salt Shop, he is still very relieved and happy.
At this moment.
The scholar sat down opposite Xia Zhibai.
At this time, Xia Zhibai also withdrew his gaze. When he saw the person sitting opposite him, his eyes showed some doubts, because this person was looking at him with a half-smile. When Bai was full of doubts, the visitor took the initiative to speak: "Brother Xia, long time no see."
Xia Zhibai was stunned and simply clasped his fists.
The visitor laughed loudly, knowing that Xia Zhibai did not recognize him.
The scholar took the initiative and said: "I am a second-level Jinshi in the same year as Brother Xia, and my surname is Shen."
"Brother Shen." Xia Zhibai smiled awkwardly. He really didn't know Shen Shu.
When he took the imperial examination, he hardly participated in any activities, and naturally he didn't know many people. Moreover, there were so many people taking part in the imperial examination in the same session that he couldn't remember them at all.
Shen Shu didn't care at all. He picked up a bun and put it in his mouth. The fat overflowed and the fragrance hit his face. He nodded and said: "This bun is quite beautiful and has more fillings than the buns in many places. The skin is thick. ”
“But it’s a little less flavorful than Qiantang’s buns.”
Xia Zhibai's eyes narrowed.
Shen Xidao: "Brother Xia heard you right, I am from Qiantang County, Hangzhou Road, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province, which is the place where Brother Xia just left. I actually don't want to come to see Brother Xia, just as a person from Qiantang County, Sometimes I can't refuse, so please forgive me."
Xia Zhibai said: "It's okay."
"I just don't know why you came to me today."
< br> Shen Xidao: "I just want to meet you. I don't really want to get involved in the affairs of the south. It's just that I had to come here because I was favored by the place in my early years. When will Brother Xia's affairs in the south be resolved?" Stop?”
Shen Shu put down his chopsticks and stared at Xia Zhibai closely.
Xia Zhibai frowned, shook his head and said, "I don't have the final say. The south has the final say."
"The south is powerful and has a strong say in the DPRK. If it is ended hastily, I am afraid that the results will be in vain. Therefore, in terms of salt administration, I will not take a step back and will stick to the end. Besides, I have no reason to back down. This is what I started with my own hands, and I should see it through to the end. "
"If you want to persuade me to stop, you may disappoint Brother Shen."
Shen Shu laughed and said nonchalantly: "Why are you disappointed? It's all for the imperial court. Why are there so many rifts in the service? Salt administration matters should be handled impartially and no one will stop them. It’s just other related matters. Brother Xia, please stop it in moderation. The situation in the south is complicated. There are many descendants of the honorary ministers, and they have many sons. Law, if you are involved too much, someone may be against you.”
Shen Shu kindly reminded him.
Xia Zhibai picked up a bun, took a bite, looked at the scallions and pork inside, and said lightly: "Your Majesty tried to use the multiple hairdressing methods of the disciples of the honorable ministers, and intended to compile the twenty-two chapters of "Da Gao" Chapter, all military ministers in the world are ordered to recite and be on guard. Now, they have issued eight warnings to the soldiers. "
"There is a sky above the heads of honorable ministers."
"As a fellow Jinshi, I would also like to advise you not to be too attached to your southern identity."
"Otherwise you will only harm yourself."
Shen Shu smiled bitterly, nodded, shook his head, and sighed: "How could I not know, but how could I escape so easily when I was in it? Now that the words have been brought to me, I know that I can't persuade you, so I can't persuade you." That’s all.”
“I just hope that Brother Xia will be spared.”
“Don’t lose your sense.”
“Otherwise. ”
“It may endanger yourself and even your life.”
Xia Zhibai said: "Thank you, Brother Shen, for reminding me. I know, and I will pay more attention to it."
Shen Shu nodded and remained silent.
He buried his head in eating the two buns on the table, and then walked out of the store. Shen Shu's figure disappeared just as quickly as he came and left.
Looking at Shen Zhen's disappearing figure, Xia Zhibai frowned.
Shen Shu was obviously instigated by others.
It's just that Shen Shu's official position is obviously not low, and those who can influence Shen Shu are likely to have a high status in the court.
Xia Zhibai whispered: "It seems that what happened in the south has alarmed many people. They are worried that if they continue to mess with it like this, some people will be implicated, and then they deliberately send people to advise. 'Take a look at yourself."
"But the descendants of the honorable ministers."
"If the court is really determined to rectify military discipline, how many of these descendants of the honorable ministers will be left?"
(End of chapter)