Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

In fact, before Zhu Shuo opened his mouth, Lu Ci had already guessed his answer.

Sure enough, Zhu said without hesitation, he cupped his hands: "It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. I would like to go with my brother."

Lu Ci smiled and said, "With Brother Zhu accompanying us, I think the journey will be more fun."

Zhu said that thinking about the few people at home to take care of him, he couldn't help saying: "It's a long way to go, even if everything goes well, if you only stay for ten days or eight days, you may not be able to make a round trip in two months. In my opinion, brother Lu might as well take The itinerary is a bit more relaxed. I'm afraid I will trouble Uncle Zhong and the others to take care of the situation at home."

Lu Ci said: "No need. My mother has always been weak, and because of what happened in the early years, I can't bear it, let alone the bumps on the boat. If I go to fulfill my filial piety on her behalf, Weng Weng must be able to understand my sympathy for my mother. Don't worry. My mother can handle the family affairs alone, if there are other situations, I will also ask my neighbors before I leave, so I won't bother Uncle Zhong deliberately."

The letter from the Sun family was very brief, saying that Weng Weng's health was getting worse, he was bedridden, and he was really missing his daughter. He hoped that Lu Sun could bring his son home as soon as possible to stay for a while.

Whether it is to serve the illness as a filial piety, or to explore the last few sides, it is the duty of being a child.

The rhetoric is high-sounding, and the excuse of filial piety to suppress others is also impeccable, but it is a pity that Lu Ci can't believe a word.

Zhu said hesitating for a moment, then said tactfully, "If Mother Lu knew about this, she might not agree."

It's not that Lu's mother still has any expectations for the Sun family, but that she doesn't want her son to be delayed for two months.

"What Brother Zhu said is right. So, what will happen?"

As soon as Lu Ci finished speaking with a smile, he suddenly blinked at Zhu Shuo with a serious face, and immediately rolled up the thin paper into a small roll, fetched the fire starter, and lit a candle...

Soon, with that little candle, the letter paper was burned down to only a handful of ashes.

"In this city of Mizhou, only God knows, Earth knows, you know, I know." After destroying the body and destroying the traces, and then met the stunned Zhu Shuo's eyes, Lu Ci spread his hands together with crooked eyebrows, and said It can be said to be both innocent and cunning: "Poor brother Zhu is careless in making friends, and he became an accomplice in one day, so he has to keep such a little secret."

Zhu said: "..."

As Zhu said, if Lu Ci really confessed the reason to Lu's mother, this woman who is strong as a mother will definitely face the bullying even if she ends up hurting both of them regardless of her frail body. Brother and sister-in-law who are too human.

Lu Ci, he didn't plan to let Mother Lu know from the beginning.

Taking a step back, even if the grandfather who is extremely ruthless to the married woman is really terminally ill, he has to go back and confirm the situation before telling Mother Lu to make a decision.

But based on the current situation, coupled with his understanding of those people, it is likely to be a trap.

Lu's mother gained an unprecedented sense of fun and affluence in running the shop. After hearing that Lu Ci decided to go with Zhu Shuo and travel to the surrounding counties and counties for two months, she was quite surprised, but after a moment of hesitation, she agreed. .

She knew that her son had always been assertive and capable.Since Lu Ci said that he was going to travel far away, he must have made all the preparations before telling her.

She didn't know that she had been kept in the dark, especially when she saw Zhu Shuo, who was hard-working and studious, she was convinced of the "study tour" and knew that it would be beneficial to them, so she held back and reluctantly After a few words of advice, and instead of asking Lu Ci to bring all the surplus money in the family, he personally sent the two of them out.

Lu Ci went around to Zhong's house first, talked to Zhong Yuan who had discussed earlier, and then brought Zhu Yue with him, and the three of them went to the market together.

Zhu said that he tightly held the small burden on his shoulder with one hand, and suddenly realized that the direction was wrong, and couldn't help asking nervously: "Shouldn't it be time to go to the port to catch the boat?"

Lu Ci said in a calm manner: "We left a long time ago, and there is still an hour before the departure of the ship. If we board the ship too early, we can only sit on the top and don't panic."

Zhu said that he was at ease, and then glanced at Lu Ci, thinking that the other party wanted to bring more fresh melons and fruits, so he hurriedly turned his burden from behind to his front, and hurriedly showed: "If you want fresh melons and fruits, I will It's installed—"

Zhong Yuan glanced casually with his probe, and couldn't hold back a 'puchi' laugh: "What does it have to do with your bag of fruits? Lu Lang ordered a batch of goods early, and now he is going to keep an eye on the buddy Just work and make sure they get on the right ships."

Zhu said: "..."

Lu Ci took it for granted, "The two prefectures are far apart, so it's rare to make such a trip. How can you not do some specialty products along the way? Not to mention how much you earn, at least you have to make up for the travel expenses."

Generally speaking, the greater the distance, the greater the profit.With Lu Ci's shrewdness, how can there be any reason to turn a blind eye to the great business opportunity?

Seeing Zhu Shuo's dumbfounded look, Lu Ci held back his smile, but kindly suggested: "Brother Zhu, if you are not afraid of taking some risks, you might as well invest some money in me, just by the way, the goods I can contact you for you, you don't need to run in person. When I return to Mizhou, I will give you a specific profit."

Perhaps it was because Lu Ci's tone was too natural, Zhu said that in a daze, he handed over [-]% of the large travel expenses he brought with the idea of ​​"a poor family's rich road" as a purchase book for investment. gold.

After Lu Ci persuaded Zhu Shuo, he negotiated the price with the boss with ease, and soon earned a [-]% discount by virtue of the temporary extra order.

He followed for another journey, until he saw with his own eyes that the men sweating profusely put the goods on the wooden carts, pushed them to the port crowded with all kinds of ships, and then the sailors carefully carried them to the cabin. Then he followed with his eyes, but lightly put a hand on Zhu Shuo's shoulder, and asked with a smile, "Brother Zhu came to Micheng half a year ago, did he go by land or by water?"

Zhu said the truth and told the truth: "It will take seven or eight days to arrive by land."

Lu Ci raised his eyebrows, and casually bought some more sour plums from the candied fruit stand: "Since I have no experience in boating, I don't know whether I will get seasick or not, so I'd better prepare more."

The corners of Zhong Yuan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but think of the horrible experience of vomiting on the boat in the past few days, so he couldn't help but roll his eyes away.

Zhu said that he was a little nervous when he heard it, and he followed Lu Ci's suggestion without thinking.

Lu Ci glanced at him with relief, and deliberately threatened him: "Brother Zhu, don't worry. If you really struggle to vomit by then, or if you think it's too disrespectful, I can slap you on the back of the neck and make you faint." Take it easy."

Zhong Yuan's face was pale when he heard the words, obviously he had suffered from it.

Zhu said, feeling relieved, he took a deep breath, and said seriously: "Brother Lu will be really troubled by that time."

He would rather be knocked out than to do such a disrespectful thing in front of Brother Lu.

All kinds of ships moored in Mizhou port are as dense as dark clouds all year round.

Zhu said that it is not that he has never seen these tall giant ships, but watching them curiously on the bridge and actually walking on them are completely different feelings.

For him, just boarding such a large merchant ship for the first time, walking on the light wooden plank for the first time, looking at the blue river flowing far below... It seems that he has already started to feel dizzy.

Lu Ci looked at Zhu with a smile and said that he moved to the boat with difficulty step by step, but thoughtfully did not point out. He only quickly found the cabin of the two of them, put the small baggage with him into the small wooden cabinet, and carefully lock it.

"Would you like to lie down here for a while, or go to the deck and have a look?"

Lu Ci smiled and said, "The sleeping mast of the ship's old man here is highly skilled, and it's worth seeing. I recommend you to take a closer look."

Zhu Shuo, who was already lying face down on the bed, straightened up immediately when he heard this, and moved out on his two legs that looked like soft noodles.

Once the mast of the merchant ship stood up, it was as high as ten people. Naturally, it couldn't get through the bridge hole that was too short for it, so it needed to speed up while lowering the mast, and sprinted in obliquely. Stand up.

The wonderful process of the huge hull and tall mast whizzing in through the narrow bridge hole and coming out with the wind and waves happened extremely quickly, and everything was thrilling in the blink of an eye.

While arousing the exclamation of the idlers on the bridge, it naturally tested the boatman's sailing skills.

Such a spectacular picture is different from the magnificence of the Lantern Festival and the crowds of people at the temple fair.

Zhu said that he could not take his eyes off it, and when the ship sprinted out of the stone bridge hole, majesticly erected the mast again, and set aside the white sails, he gradually turned around, but he was still replaying the scene just now in his mind.

He stood there dazedly for a long time, until he was woken up by the wind with a faint salty smell, and then he remembered to go back to his room quickly, and wanted to get a pen and paper.

Originally, after deceiving Zhu Shuo out, Lu Ci had already changed into his casual clothes and was lying comfortably on his own bed, ready to catch up on sleep for a while.

Zhu, who didn't want to watch the excitement, said that he pushed the door in so quickly and hurried in, and was still looking for something. Lu Ci could only brace himself and asked patiently: "What are you looking for, Brother Zhu? The big luggage doesn't matter. I put it down in the cabin, and there are only small things here. If you miss something important in the big luggage, just find a boatman and let him take you there."

Zhu said desperately shaking his head: "There are all of them."

Because his mood was still agitated, he made gestures and gestures to let Lu Ci understand what he wanted.

Lu Ci laughed, and simply found out the pen and paper he wanted from his luggage, thinking that he would continue to practice the meaning of ink, so he couldn't help sighing: "It's only the first day of the trip, Brother Zhu doesn't need to be too diligent -"

The moment he saw the title that Zhu said he had concentrated on, Lu Ci's initial words came to an abrupt end.

Zhu said that he was completely immersed in his own world, and did not pay attention to the subtle expressions on Lu Ci's face. From the pen to the finish, it could be said that it was done in one go. He wrote this "Journey to Mizhou Port and Brother Lu" in a chic and unrestrained manner.

Zhu said that his face was still flushed with excitement, and he handed the wet article to Lu Ci with both hands, and said respectfully: "Brother Lu, please correct me."

Lu Ci rubbed the center of his brows, but was speechless for a while.

Not to mention Zhu Shuo, who can make poetry anytime and anywhere, there is no need to bring out his first and last name in the title... He must have the ability to correct Fan Zhongyan's articles, even if he is a shit!

The author has something to say: Notes:

1. A sea ship of the Song Dynasty was unearthed in Quanzhou Port, Fujian Province in 1974. After restoration, the ship is 34 meters long, the deck is 10.5 meters wide, with a load capacity of up to 200 tons, 107 cabins and two masts. ("Yi Zhongtian Chinese History - Great Song Innovation" p[-])

2. The soul-stirring scene of a sailing ship passing under the Hongqiao with its mast down and its mast tilted is depicted in "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

The multi-masted ships manufactured by the Song people have a mast equipped with a rotating shaft, which can be lowered and erected freely. This is the sleepable mast technology.

The Song people used large ships for ocean-going trade. "The boat is like a giant room, the sails are like clouds hanging from the sky, the length is several feet, and there are hundreds of people in the boat. They store food for a year, and they feed hogs to make wine." The cabin can be raised. Pigs; there are also bigger giant ships, "a boat can accommodate a thousand people, and there are scorpions and market wells on the boat, or if there is no wind, it will take a few years to arrive. It is not a huge boat, and it cannot be reached" ("Song: Modern Dawn Hours") ", "Mengxi Bi Tan")

3. It was very common in the Song Dynasty to use local specialties to earn money when going back and forth between the two places, especially those juren who went to Bianliang for the exam, regardless of whether they were in high school or not, most of them would take this opportunity to make a fortune.

4. Main canals: Bian River, Huimin River, Jinshui River, and Guangji River are collectively called "Four Water Canals". ("Song: The Dawn of Modern Times")