Hanhou

Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty made the tripod all over the world and established Chang'an as his capital.

The capital of Han continued to use the architectural facilities of the Qin Dynasty, and inherited the city outline planning of the pre-Qin period. The palace was built first, and then the city outline was built.

The south of the city is a collection of palaces, government offices and nobles, belonging to the political area.The north of the city is the city square and common people's village, and it is an out-and-out economic zone.

In the south of the city, there are more nobles and chariots and horses, but common people are rare.Occasionally there are short brown walkers, and nine out of ten are noble family children.

Cars and horses shuttle back and forth in the north of the city, and the flow of people is like weaving.Especially where the square market is located, from the opening to the closing of the market, it is bustling, shoulder to shoulder, and the streets are blocked.

According to the planning of the government office, shops and workshops were set up facing the street, and were managed by city officials.And in the northeast corner, a separate cattle and horse market was established. All Hu people who brought horses, cattle and sheep had to go to the designated place to trade.If there is a violation, both parties to the transaction will be punished.

It is very different from the quietness and a little desertedness in the south of the city. As soon as you walk into the north of the city, your ears are filled with human voices.

There are hawkers' yelling, businessmen's bargaining, and the neighing of animals from afar. Accompanied by the steaming heat from the street food shops, it is really lively.

Across half of the long street, you can hear the clanging of irons and the harsh sound of carpenters planing wood.

In addition, there are workshops for making pottery and bronze ware, all of which are open on the street, and there is an endless stream of marketers.There were hawkers and ordinary people, and many big merchants who drove their carts. They unloaded the money cloth from the carts, and then unloaded the goods from the shops. They were still sweating profusely in the winter.

After arriving in the north of the city, Zhao Jia asked Wei Qing and the others to act on their own.I told you in advance that this place is no better than border counties and military camps, so be more cautious and not afraid of trouble, but don't cause trouble easily.

For Wei Qing and Zhao Xin, Zhao Jia is at ease.With the addition of Zhao Puonu and Gongsun Ao, the so-called peace of mind will be discounted.

Seeing him being so cautious, Cao Shi couldn't help laughing and said, "Aduo is too careful."

As the dandy representative who beat up the envoys of the Huns in the street and was brought to Emperor Jing in person by Goshawk Zhidu, Cao Shi just didn't bother others, who would dare to come to him?

After commanding Shaoqi, Cao Shi restrained himself slightly in view of his different status.

However, convergence does not mean change.

Don't say that the four Wei Qing can't cause much trouble, so what if they did?

It can still be settled.

The so-called "protecting shortcomings" has always been to help relatives and not to help.

Furthermore, after getting along day and night, Cao Shi knew a few young people, even the most escaped Zhao Ponu, would not cause trouble for no reason.If they really wanted to make a fuss, it must be someone else who provoked them first.

"Boying, you go together." In order to reassure Zhao Jia, Cao Shi called a riding boy and asked him to lead the way for the four of them.

"promise!"

After the young men left, Zhao Jia and Cao Shi turned around and went to the most famous carpenter's workshop in Chang'an City.

The house has been bought, and the furniture needs to be re-purchased.

In the carpentry workshop Cao Shi introduced, there are two master craftsmen in charge, and the utensils they make are exquisite and durable.The Hou Mansion often sells goods from this workshop, and the wooden table in Cao Shi's study was made by a master craftsman.

Compared with the noisy blacksmith workshop, the carpentry workshop is more spacious, but it can't resist the coming and going of people.

Because the business is so good, in addition to craftsmen and apprentices, the workshop also employs more than a dozen helpers to help carry wood and clean the front yard.If people in the market are too busy, they can help when necessary.

After the goods were loaded, several carts left one after another, Zhao Jia and Cao Shi just stepped forward, and the helpers led them into the workshop.

Zhao Jia was lucky, there happened to be a master craftsman teaching his apprentices.Knowing his reason for coming and knowing that it was a big deal, he immediately ordered people to bring a large bundle of sheepskins, and the paintings were all in the style of furniture.The painter is average, but it can still be seen that the workmanship is exquisite.

"My lord, please go to the backyard."

The master personally led the way and brought Zhao Jia and Cao Shi into the warehouse.

A batch of goods has just been delivered, and the front room looks a little empty.Walking into the back room, there are desks and tables, wooden bed screens, and several unpainted weapon racks.

In addition to the large furnishings, there are also small wooden carvings and hangers, which are very exquisite in appearance.

After listening to the master's introduction and looking at the real objects, Zhao Jia decided to order all the furniture here.

"Elder, if I draw a real sample, can I make a reference?"

"My lord, please."

The master has absolute confidence in his craftsmanship, so he immediately ordered people to fetch sheepskin and charcoal pencils.

Zhao Jia thought for a moment, and began to write on the sheepskin.

The bed has not changed much, but it has been widened and lengthened as a whole, and there are four more movable brackets, which are convenient for hanging curtains in winter and hanging tents in summer.

The furniture in the front hall and the guest rooms are quite satisfactory.A few pieces of furniture with a little novelty are all used in my bedroom, so I won't show them easily.Even if there is something out of line, it will not give people a reason.

If the craftsmanship of the craftsman satisfies him, there will be more business in the future.

After Hu Bo entered Beijing, Zhao Jia intended to build one or two farms in the suburbs of the city.The price of fertile land is high, so he can buy it.When the farm is built, there are naturally a lot of furniture and utensils to be made.

After finishing the last stroke, Zhao Jia handed the sheepskin to the craftsman.

The latter took it, and looked carefully at each one. There was no dramatic scene of "shocked as a heavenly man", but a serious expression, focused eyes, and pointed out a few places with his hands. Zhao Jia asked Zhao Jia to draw more details. Further clarifies the requirements.

"According to the nobleman, this thing needs three people to polish it, and the price has to be increased by half."

To be able to establish a solid foundation in Chang'an and make a name for itself, master craftsmen rely not only on craftsmanship.I often deal with all kinds of people, and I have long been able to deal with some weird requests calmly, without blinking an eyelid.

Zhao Jia just changed the bed and made a few different furniture, which is really nothing.As for the craftsmanship, regardless of the novelty of the style, it is only about the skillful handwork. With the level of a master craftsman, it will be absolutely instant after 2000.

After carefully inquiring about the requirements, he was sure they could do it, so the master craftsman signed a contract with Zhao Jia, saying: "After one month, the nobleman can send someone to pick it up."

Leaving the wooden workshop, Zhao Jia went to the Iron Workshop and the Bronze Workshop, settled on what he needed, and then went to the Cattle and Horse Market and the Grain Shop.

In the cattle and horse market, he was only visiting and had no intention of selling goods. He also went to grain shops to ask prices.After knowing the bottom of my heart, I went to the salt shop and sauce shop facing the street.

In the salt shop, he meets Peng Xiu by accident.

It turned out that this shop was opened by Mrs. Peng, and the new salt was brought in from Yuyang. The grains were even and as white as snow. afford it.

Peng Xiu belonged to the Yulin Cavalry and was under Cao Shi's command. Except for training, Zhao Jia didn't see him many times.Fortunately, outside the camp is no better than inside the camp. When we meet each other, we don't appear stiff.

Knowing that Zhao Jia had built a house in the city, Peng Xiu said his congratulations, and ordered his family to bring two bolts of Shu brocade as gifts for housewarming.

"Shu Brocade?" Seeing Peng Xiu's gift, Cao Shi couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

Even in Chang'an, Shu brocade is in high demand.It is silky and delicate, and bright in color, which is really a good product in brocade.Every time a brocade of Shu arrives, it will inevitably attract scrambles in the city.There are twenty horses in Cao Shi's mansion. After Yang Xin saw it, he wished they could all be made into shirts and skirts, and they would not repeat the same every day.

Sending out two pieces of Shu brocade at a time shows that Peng Xiu has strong financial resources.

Contacting Peng's background in operating the saltworks, Cao Shi's heart moved slightly, and he decided to transfer Peng Xiu immediately after returning to the camp.With Zhao Jiazhuyu in front, even if it is a gourd painting, it will always improve Habayashi's logistics to a higher level, right?

Don't say you can't do it.

Look at the salt shop, then at the Shu brocade, the direct descendants of the Peng family should have no lack of economic acumen.

The more he thought about it, the more reasonable he felt, Cao Shi stared at Peng Xiu, as if he was looking at a golden mountain, regretting not turning the corner earlier, otherwise he would have been digging with a shovel.

Seeing Peng Xiu's spine shiver, he subconsciously rubbed his arms.

Zhao Jia could vaguely guess how many points, but there was nothing he could do to help.Although strictly speaking, the pit that Peng Xiu is about to fall into has a lot to do with him...

Leaving the salt shop, Cao Shi recommended restaurants to Zhao Jia, saying that there are good wines in the restaurants, it is rare to take a break, and he must go to taste it.

"Good wine?" Zhao Jia was skeptical.

The alcohol content of the Han Dynasty was not high. If the brewing technology was not good enough, it would taste like vinegar.

Even if it is collected in the palace, to Zhao Jia, it is not enough for the word "fine wine".He really didn't have much hope for the restaurants recommended by Cao Shi.

"Aduo, I will never boast!" Cao Shi grabbed Zhao Jia's arm and dragged him all the way to the destination.

Walking halfway, there was a sudden crowd gathering in front of them, quarreling and shouting were mixed in and heard endlessly.

Zhao Jia didn't want to go forward, a few familiar voices came to his ears, his expression changed instantly, he pushed aside the crowd with all his strength, and came in front of the quarreling people.

"what happened?"

Seeing the young man surrounded by more than 20 healthy servants and children, Zhao Jia's face turned cold.Seeing more or less people, their faces were bruised, their clothes were torn, and their bodies were filled with evil spirits.

The crowd retreated unconsciously, and even Cao Shi was taken aback.

After Zhao Jia entered Beijing, apart from performing martial arts training, most of the time he showed a gentle image to others.Seeing that Wei Qing and the others were trapped, there was a sudden change, almost like two different people.

Cao Shi was stunned by such a change, but Peng Xiu who came after him was surprised for a moment, his eyes flashed.

He fought against the Huns many times, and fought out on the grassland, how could he not have evil spirits on his body.

In Peng Xiu's view, the Zhao Jiacai in front of him is more in line with the rumors that he led the border people to resist the Huns, shot and killed the nobles of the Huns, and made illustrious military exploits.

"Lang Jun!"

Seeing Zhao Jia, the four of Wei Qing seemed to have a backbone, and they immediately showed excitement.

"what happened?"

Zhao Jiaxin stepped forward, glanced at the healthy servant Qitong who surrounded the young man, and saw more than a dozen laying and crying at the feet of the four. The evil spirit is stronger.

"Your Majesty, they provoked you!" Zhao Ponu pointed at a few dandies surrounded by healthy servants, and said, "They injured Bo Ying for no reason, and sent people to surround us!"

Pointed out by Zhao Puonu, several dandies looked contemptuous and turned their gazes to Zhao Jia, equally arrogant and arrogant.

"There are a few common people and child servants in the area who don't know how to be polite and offend us. They will be imprisoned according to the law. It's just a lesson. Captain Zhao should be grateful."

The person who spoke was one of the dandies who were expelled from the barracks before.

Before Zhao Jia could speak, Cao Shi was already furious when he saw the situation in front of him.

"How brave!"

When Wan Dan saw Cao, he couldn't help but cringe a bit.Thinking of what happened before, anger overwhelmed reason, relying on the large number of people, he did not intend to give in at all.

"Have you ever thought about the consequences of what you did?" Zhao Jia said coldly when he stopped Cao Shi.

"Consequences?" The dude was afraid of Cao Shi, but not afraid of Zhao Jia, and even had a bit of jealousy and contempt.Immediately laughed out loud, "Lieutenant Zhao may as well tell me, what will be the consequences?"

A border county lieutenant happened to be favored by the emperor, and his foundation in Chang'an was unstable, almost like duckweed, who knew that one day he would be unlucky.

A school lieutenant who lost more than two thousand stones?

They don't see it at all.

"very good."

Amid harsh laughter, Zhao Jia suddenly pulled out his horsewhip, and before everyone could react, he slapped it on a dude.

The laughter stopped abruptly, Wei Qing and the others stared wide-eyed, and Cao Shi's jaw dropped on the spot.

"Hoduo?" He was stopping him just now, why did he do it all of a sudden?

Most importantly, in Cao Shi's opinion, Zhao Jia is not impulsive at all!

"Your Majesty, Captain Zhao has no foundation in Chang'an. Today's matter has to be done." Peng Xiu stood in front of him and reminded Cao Shi in a low voice.

Have to?

Cao Shi's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly realized.No more thinking about it now, stood with Zhao Jia, raised the whip, and slapped the dude hard.

With the fighting power of the two of them, Dandy was not an opponent at all, and screamed repeatedly.

Only then did Qitong Jianpu come to his senses, he ignored Wei Qing and the others, rushed over with a stick and short knife, and while attacking Zhao Jiacao, guarded the dude and fled.

"Mouse, you have no guts!" Cao Shi threw away the long whip, snatched the wooden stick from the rider's hand, and smashed it hard.

Zhao Jia didn't make a sound, and his attack became more and more fierce.All the healthy servants and cavaliers who stand in front of him will stagger if they can't bear a few whips. They can only be beaten and have no power to fight back.

The servants brought by Cao Shi and Zhao Jia swarmed up, but in the blink of an eye, there were less than two slaps from Qitong Jianpu who could still stand.

The commotion disturbed the Lieutenant's Mansion, Lieutenant Ning Cheng got a report, and learned that there were five Marquis sons and two pro-military school lieutenants who made the disturbance. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, he was extremely excited.

When he came to fetch people in person, only the dandies and houseboys who had been dealt with remained at the scene, and Cao Shi and Zhao Jia had long since disappeared.After asking, I learned that the two went to Weiyang Palace hand in hand to plead guilty in front of the emperor.

Plead guilty?

Ning Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at the bruised dandy, and soon had an idea in his mind.

"Take them all and put them in the lieutenant's mansion!"