Great Wei scholar

What Zhou Jingan said was very passionate, and he seemed to be triumphant.

But Xu Qingxiao sounded something was wrong.

"Not paying taxes?"

"Enjoy God's grace?"

"It's really rotten Confucianism that harms the country."

Xu Qingxiao felt a little uneasy.

What is the biggest benefit of the trade economy to the country?Nothing more than two, currency circulation and tax collection.

The most important thing is to obtain tax revenue. If tax revenue is not given, then they come to do business, just to make money, bring the money they earn to their own country, develop their own country's economy, promote labor production, and then make some random things to make money .

There is such a good thing in the world?

But these foreigners can understand without paying taxes. Isn't it just to satisfy the vanity of a country.

To put it bluntly, the Great Wei Dynasty considered itself to be above all nations. If the surrounding small countries disagreed, all kinds of ridicule would be without authority?Then Dawei will attack and teach you a lesson.

But wars have to be purposeful, purely to make others shout, you are awesome, this kind of war has almost no meaning, unless it is a kind of colonization.

But what if Great Wei thought he was above all nations, and the surrounding small nations agreed with him, and even sent people over to give gifts?The situation of Confucianism governing the country is very simple. If you give me face, I will give you ten times the face. This is called etiquette.

Its purpose is to satisfy this almost worthless vanity.

The vanity of the emperor, the vanity of the courtiers, and the vanity of the common people.

But in the end who suffers?Emperor?Courtier?common people?

No, it is the country that suffers.

And suffer a great loss, this is a common problem in ancient and modern times, when people come to bow to you and call you a big brother, you are awesome, send some broken sheepskin and vegetables, cry and shout a word of politeness and affection, and turn around and reward a pile of gold and silver jewelry.

Even after your people come, there are all kinds of preferential treatment, such as economic subsidies, study subsidies, the name is to let you learn culture, but it is not my race, it is wolf ambition, be smart, use your money to learn Your stuff, go back to your country and develop it yourself.

Be stupid, take your money, go to eat, drink and have fun, after having fun, pat your butt and go home, let your son come over to have fun, you can't say anything at this time.

Confucianism, the state of etiquette.

However, Xu Qingxiao didn't have too much emotion. This kind of matter can't be solved by himself for the time being. The matter is too involved, and it is a major matter between countries. It is impossible to solve it with a few criticisms.

But this matter, still pay more attention.

The carriage gallops.

Xu Qingxiao also asked a lot of things, and Zhou Jingan patiently explained them along the way.

"Actually, Brother Xu, don't worry about Zhu Sheng's lineage. After all, it's not his Zhu Sheng's lineage that sits in the Great Wei Palace."

"The Palace of Literature was built to honor five saints. This lineage of Zhu Sheng means that all scholars in the world respect Zhu, but there are still many who follow the example of other saints."

"Furthermore, over the years, the line of Confucian officials has indeed been a bit arrogant, often making His Majesty angry. After all, His Majesty has the final say on Wei, not a saint."

"You said so? Brother Xu?"

Zhou Jingan opened his mouth and talked about Zhu Sheng's lineage with Xu Qingxiao.

"Well, after all, Great Wei is His Majesty's Great Wei, not a saintly Great Wei, but I, Xu, also respect Zhu Sheng. Those who can be saints should be extraordinary and benefit the world. You must not be disrespectful."

"It's just that Zhu Sheng's lineage now uses Zhu Sheng's words to do their own things and use public affairs for personal gain."

Xu Qingxiao still respects saints very much. A saint is a saint. He will definitely not disrespect Zhu Sheng, it's just that his ideas are different.

"Yes, yes, brother Xu said yes."

Zhou Jingan also nodded.

Finally, the carriage stopped and arrived at the core of the imperial city, where driving was not allowed.

The two got down from the carriage. Originally, Zhou Jingan planned to take Xu Qingxiao to the Xianchen Pavilion, but Xu Qingxiao planned to be quiet for a while, so he just chose a restaurant.

He still had 200 taels of silver bills on hand, which he got by selling gifts from the duke of the state, but he could afford to live in an inn in the capital, so Zhou Jingan took Xu Qingxiao to a decent restaurant.

Jingyan Inn.

After entering the inn, Zhou Jingan took the initiative to ask the shopkeeper to open an upper room, and at the same time paid for Xu Qingxiao.

At the moment Xu Qingxiao wanted to stop Zhou Jingan, but the latter stopped him in various ways: "Brother Xu, this is your first time in the capital, and it was also Zhou who came to welcome you. To be honest, this is fate. The accommodation fee is only a few taels of silver. We're going to fight."

Zhou Jingan pulled Xu Qingxiao and said seriously.

Xu Qingxiao's strength can completely push Zhou Jingan away, but he also knows that the other party is dealing with the world, and it is not easy for him to refuse such kindness, but he has accepted it.

After the upper room was opened, Zhou Jingan also took out a piece of paper from the room and drew on it horizontally and vertically. After a while, Zhou Jingan handed it to Xu Qingxiao and said.

"Brother Xu, this is a general map of the inner city. Mr. Zhou heard that some princes are very fond of you. It's not too late now. You can go and visit the princes. I'm afraid you don't know the way. I've prepared it for you."

Zhou Jingan is really very sophisticated, he has arranged everything for Xu Qingxiao, he is indeed a good person.

"Thank you Brother Zhou, if you finish your work, I will definitely ask Brother Zhou to get drunk."

Xu Qingxiao said gratefully.

The latter waved his hand and smiled: "Brother Xu is being polite, but if Brother Xu is going, he should prepare some small gifts. It doesn't need too much, and the princes of the states don't need it, just do what you want."

"If brother Xu goes, Mr. Zhou can accompany him, so as to save brother Xu from any trouble."

Zhou Jingan said so.

"Trouble? You shouldn't have any trouble buying something, right?"

What Zhou Jingan said made him a little curious.

"It's true that there will be no trouble in normal business, but in the two streets, there are quite a few foreign people and barbarians doing business. They are not very good-tempered, and their tempers are a little hot. You just have to wait and see. If you do, you have to buy."

"There are often small disputes. They are people from the foreign country. The court considers the great Wei state, so it doesn't control it very strictly, so as not to stir up some troubles."

Zhou Jingan replied, these words made Xu Qingxiao frowned slightly.

Under the emperor's feet, within the imperial city, would such a thing happen?

Doesn't business mean that you come and go, you are only allowed to see but not to touch?Such a great power?You said it's fine if it's jade and the like, but if it's an ordinary business, wouldn't it be rampant?

"This country is also one-sided. It's not as shrewd as our Dawei's business. But there are no big things. I'm afraid of encountering them. I will go to the yamen to talk about them. In the end, I can only mediate."

"There's no need to waste any time on them."

Zhou Jingan could see that Xu Qingxiao was a little unhappy, but that's okay, just get used to it, anyway, it doesn't matter if you don't provoke him.

"Okay, then I will trouble Brother Zhou to accompany me."

Xu Qingxiao nodded, put down the things, and left with Zhou Jingan.

Walking out of the inn and walking for about [-] steps, I saw an extremely wide street. In the street, it can be said to be full of people's voices. The people in the capital gathered here, there were teahouses, taverns, and theater juggling.

There are many stalls outside, all kinds of strange things, such as calligraphy, calligraphy and painting, jade treasures, it is dazzling at first glance, and it is overwhelming.

Xu Qingxiao walked in the street, while preparing gifts for the princes, Xu Qingxiao didn't consider such things as calligraphy, painting and jade. Firstly, the price-performance ratio was not high, and secondly, these military officers could not appreciate them.

As for the supplements and medicinal materials, I don’t plan to buy them. As the Duke of the state, the supplements and medicinal materials I eat every day must be high-quality, and I can’t afford it with my own silver, so after thinking about it, Xu Qingxiao bought some high-quality silks and satins. The princes don't need it.

It's not a problem to buy some clothes for the servants. It doesn't matter what you give, as long as the people go. If you really want to give some expensive things yourself, then there is a problem.

Where does a scholar get silver taels?

But soon, Xu Qingxiao realized that he still underestimated the spending power of the capital.

A foot of silk and satin costs two taels of silver, which is one foot!Not one piece, but one piece of 40 meters, that is to say, about 120 five feet, which is 250 taels of silver per piece of cloth.

This price made Xu Qingxiao silent.

After shopping around in other places, although there were some cheap things, they were all small gadgets, and Xu Qingxiao couldn't give them away.

After thinking about it, Xu Qingxiao gritted her teeth and bought ten decent folding fans.

It's not cheap either, a folding fan costs ten taels of silver, the bones of the fan are made of refined iron, and the surface of the fan is also made of a kind of tinder cloth.

Borrowing a brush from the store, Xu Qingxiao quickly wrote on the fan.

【Loyal to the King and Serve the Country】

【High wind and bright festival】

The front side is loyal to the emperor and serves the country, and the back side is high-spirited and upright. After finishing writing, he wrote his name, and then presented one of the fans to Zhou Jing'an Dao.

"Brother Zhou is bothering you today. Mr. Xu doesn't have anything, and he doesn't know what Brother Zhou needs. This thing is a small thing. I hope Brother Zhou will not dislike it."

Xu Qingxiao gave the fan to the other party. The quality of the fan itself is very good, and with his inscription on it, the double is not too much, right?

It can also be regarded as a courtesy.

"This, this, this, this, thank you brother Xu, thank you brother Xu."

Zhou Jingan subconsciously wanted to refuse, but seeing with his own eyes that this was the fan nominated by Xu Qingxiao, he really couldn't tell. After all, the value of this thing was definitely more than ten taels of silver.

If Xu Qingxiao's status in the court is getting higher and higher, this fan is worth thousands of gold, oh no, ten thousand gold.

"Brother Zhou is being polite."

Xu Qingxiao shook his head, and at the same time felt that the consumption in the capital was so expensive, it seemed that if the emperor turned around and didn't reward him with some silver taels, it would be troublesome, and he might have to go to Zhou Jingan's house to eat, drink, and live.

With 100 taels of silver left, Xu Qingxiao didn't think much about it, and left the shop with the remaining nine fans.

"Brother Xu, walk all the way towards this street, turn left, and you will arrive at Suzaku Avenue. According to the map, I have marked the location of the Duke."

"Zhou will not go there, let's say goodbye first, if Brother Xu is done with work and wants to find someone to have a drink, come to Zhou anytime."

Zhou Jingan showed Xu Qingxiao the way. He wanted to go there with Xu Qingxiao, but it was a pity that he passed by himself. He probably wouldn't stay in the capital anymore.

"Thank you Brother Zhou for your advice, see you in a few days."

Xu Qingxiao smiled, and after saying goodbye, he followed Zhou Jingan's map to find the address of An Guogong.

On the street, Xu Qingxiao walked slowly, and soon some officials appeared not far away, attracting Xu Qingxiao's eyes.

Four officials came to a shop, and many people gathered around and cast their gazes. There was a fierce cry, and they seemed a little angry.

"This! Things! Very, very! Precious! He touched it! He should buy it! Otherwise, why did he touch it?"

A voice full of anger sounded, and it sounded like someone from Fanbang.

Not far away, dozens of foreign men in strange costumes stood in front of the officials, all of them looked fierce, although they were silent, they gave people the feeling that they were about to strike at any time.

"I just touched it, and I don't know there is such a rule. Besides, if you touch it in business, you can buy it? The things are placed here, and there is no notice that you are not allowed to touch them."

"My lord, you have to decide this matter for me."

A scholar seemed a little excited.

"If you touch it, you have to buy it. This is our rule."

"We found these jewels from the holy mountain. They have a sacred air. If you touch them, they will be gone and worthless."

"5000 taels, no less."

Fanbang's voice sounded very uncomfortable, and his tone was also weird, but Xu Qingxiao understood that the typical forced buying and selling was staged to bully outsiders.

"5000 taels? You sold me, and I don't even have 5000 taels. You are such a lion, my lord, there is no way I will compensate you."

The scholar yelled when he heard 5000 taels, how could a normal person get 5000 taels of silver?

"Okay, okay."

"Stop arguing."

"The jade on the sacred mountain, 5000 taels is too much, can ten taels of silver do it? Don't quarrel, if you quarrel, you will all go to the Yamen."

The official's voice sounded, and he looked at Fanbang and the others and said so.

"Twelve is not enough, it's too little."

This group of foreigners shook their heads one after another, feeling that ten taels was too little, and at the same time they still wanted to talk about the sacredness.

"It's only ten taels. If it doesn't work, go to see the official. Then you don't do business today."

The official servant also lost his temper and said directly.

The latter glanced at each other, nodded, and agreed.

As for the scholar, he was a little aggrieved and puzzled.

"Ten taels of silver? I just touched it, and only ten taels? I won't give it."

He was not convinced, and he paid ten taels for just one touch, which is simply killing people.

"Don't be dissatisfied. These people are not easy to provoke. When you go to the government, they can come out and continue to work after making a statement. If you go, you will be imprisoned for twelve hours. You will still have to pay for it later."