Little husband's market life

Playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, poetry, wine, and scented tea were the elegant tastes that the literati in the Daqing Dynasty were keen on.Among them, tea is particularly special. Tea with rice, oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar reflects that tea is between the trivial matters of life and the feelings of literati, which can be elegant or vulgar.

The vast majority of people drink loose tea, and brick tea is what needs to be transported over long distances to northern Xinjiang. The remaining literati, dignitaries and nobles all enjoy group tea.

With a lot of money, there must be talented people. Qiao Zhishu has a lot of money and has hired a group of experts who make tuancha.

Following these tuan tea craftsmen, he learned that to make tuan tea, tea leaves must be picked in sunny days. The fresh leaves are first soaked in water and then steamed.Steamed, dried, ground into powder, and pressed into a cake with a mold, it becomes a complex, time-consuming and labor-intensive tea.

On this day, Qiao Zhishu was wearing dirty gray linen clothes, baking tea with craftsmen, and heard the little maid come to report, "The boss is back."

Qiao Zhishu asked, "Brother looking for me?"

The little servant girl shook her head, "The boss only asked me to call you."

Qiao Zhishu smiled, and when the words reached his ears, it was, "I'm telling you, I'm back, love will come or not, how many days have you been ignoring me?" '

"Okay, then I'll go find him." He handed over the work in hand to the workers, straightened his sleeves and went to coax his husband.

After leaving the baking room, I saw Mrs. Sheng walking in the yard, followed by two servant girls, holding sugar cakes and oiled fruits in their hands.

"Grandma, where are you going?" Qiao Zhishu went to support grandma.

The old lady smiled, "Go and sit under the tree for a while."

The yard is big, and the old lady likes to walk around. Recently, she likes to enjoy the coolness under the old locust tree at the entrance of the tea house, watch passers-by, and deliver fruit to the children in the neighborhood.

"Okay, grandma will go to the teahouse to listen to the opera with me tomorrow?"

The old lady asked, "Is Joe finished?"

After Qiao Zhishu said that she was done with her work, Mrs. Sheng nodded her head in agreement.The old lady was afraid that she would get sick, so she saw that Qiaoer and Ganger were busy a while ago, and her eldest grandson Sheng Yao always went out for appointments, so she didn't dare to go shopping all over the city. Sheng Ying couldn't invite her, she herself It's because I'm afraid to come up with an idea, good or bad, and make a few children worry.

The old lady was relieved, "Okay, it's good to listen to the play, Qiao Er, listen to Chen Xiang looking for her mother."

"..." Qiao Zhishu was funny and helpless, "I've listened to it eight times, isn't grandma tired of listening to it?"

The old lady waved her hand just to laugh, Xiaobu Xiaobu sat under the old locust tree supported by Qiao Zhishu, the wicker chair shook slightly, blocking the glare of the sun.

Qiao Zhishu ordered his servants to guard the old lady, and went into the tea house to find Sheng Yao.

Unexpectedly, by coincidence, Sheng Yao was looking at the map and discussing matters with Lao Zhan and his subordinates.

Sheng Yao pointed to the map and said: "News came from Shengjing that Outer Meng paid tribute to our dynasty with Western body mirrors and horses. They intend to follow the example of Ulan Kingdom and trade with our dynasty with a tribute every three years."

Old Zhan gave a strange laugh: "Hmph, these bastards have seen the sweetness."

The Ulan Kingdom paid tribute to some gadgets, and Emperor Qinglong returned the gifts directly with expensive tea and brocades. Ulan got a big deal, and paid tribute every year, making Waimeng in the south stare greedily. This year, he finally seized the opportunity.

Sheng Yao analyzed calmly, "Since the Xiongnu and Jin succeeded to the throne, they have repeatedly offended us towards the border in the past ten years. The Holy Majesty needs horses. I estimate that in the spring of next year, the Holy Majesty will decree to lift the sea ban, and Dengzhou will be the first one. It is also the only treaty port, Dengzhou is adjacent to Jiangzhou, Sheng Jiaqiao has the advantage of experience in trading with foreign businessmen, I want to get the right to trade in the south."

Old Zhantou: "In this way, the owner is bound to obtain the trade franchise document."

Sheng Yao added: "In terms of funds, I have discussed with Wan Taiping Company. In terms of middle and high-grade tribute tea, Hong Tianshun Tea Company is planning to use my caravan to go out of the south of the Yangtze River. I have all the money and goods. Now, I need to communicate A watery sailor."

Qiao Zhishu walked in at this time, "Is it best to live on the sea all year round?"

"Second boss." Old Zhan nodded to Qiao Zhishu as a salute.

Qiao Zhishu said hello to someone, and then stood in front of Sheng Yao's desk, "I have a candidate here."

A few days ago, Sheng Ying was invited to go on a river cruise with Mrs. Wan, in fact, it was to create a chance for Wan Jiarong and Yu Lan to meet, and the marriage proposal was only agreed upon by both parties.

Little Huansheng played on the dragon boat with a few children from the Wan family. The little girl was usually well protected, and she became more and more courageous. She dared to climb the deck with her brothers. She was weak and unable to catch Stay, you will fall into the Jiangliu River by accident.

Sheng Ying was dizzy with anxiety, but fortunately a boatman passed by and took Xiao Huansheng onto her boat. After they both docked, Sheng Ying hurriedly took her daughter to the hospital, and left a servant to ask where the boatman's house was...

"The boatman's name is Wang Su. He has no home and lives alone on the boat. He makes a living by fishing and ferrying people across the river."

Sheng Yao frowned, worried about his little niece.

Qiao Zhishu knew him too well, so before he could open his mouth, he added: "After all, I went out with Mrs. Wan, and the elder sister of the family didn't tell anyone. But don't worry, I will go and see it as soon as Sheng Sheng falls into the water. I went to the doctor, nothing happened, the little girl is very courageous, I asked for a big bathtub the day before yesterday, and she wants to swim."

Sheng Ying felt that she took her daughter out, but did not take good care of her, and she blamed herself.Moreover, when children are playing around, they will inevitably forget their safety when they get excited. The Wan family is also innocent. If she talks about this matter, she doesn't know what it will be like. The old lady Wan treats herself like a relative, she doesn't want to gossip It hurt people's hearts.

Sheng Yao laughed, Sheng Huansheng was the only little girl in the family, and they were afraid that she would not have a father and would not feel safe, so the men of the Sun and Sheng families held her in their palms and doted on her.Unexpectedly, the little girl has a strong sense of security after being spoiled too much, and she becomes more and more courageous.

Sheng Yao spent money like water, "Huan Sheng likes to swim? Let Sheng Qiao dig a soup pool in the courtyard, and she will be able to swim by the end of next year."

Old Zhan rubbed his chin, "A boat, a person, yes, this person is suitable. Then I will ask someone to prepare a gift to visit this boatman surnamed Wang."

Qiao Zhishu murmured, waved his hands and said, "No, it's better for my eldest sister and I to go there in person, first of all thank you for your help."

Sheng Yao: "That's fine. Those who go out to sea for trade and transportation are all valuable goods, and you need to be cautious in employing people. People who are valued must be talented and virtuous. I am determined to visit in person."

Seeing that his boss had made up his mind, Lao Zhan got up and exited the study with a few subordinates, leaving space for the newlyweds.

There were only two people in the room, but Sheng Yao lowered his head and continued to look at the map, like a young daughter-in-law who had lost his temper, ignoring Qiao Zhishu standing in front of him.

Qiao Zhishu put his hands on his thin waist, "Ignore me, I'm leaving!"

Sheng Yao raised his eyes, there were sparks in both eyes, but he still wanted to ask softly, "The boss is finally done with his work?"

Qiao Zhishu pursed her lips and smiled, leaned down to support the desk, and held her chin with her hands, "I'm not done, but I miss my husband."

"I haven't seen my husband for a long time, and I feel lost and miss again. As soon as I know that my husband is back, I will come over..." Every word is very sad.

Sheng Yao laughed angrily, and leaned on the grand teacher's chair, "Did your husband neglect you?"

"On the way here, I met my grandma. Grandma explained that I want to listen to "Chen Xiang Looking for Mother". My heart is sour and bitter..." Qiao Zhishu looked at the smile on Sheng Yao's mouth, and boldly 'framed', He lowered his eyelids and said melancholy: "However Fulang keeps the empty room."

The wicked first to sue?Sheng Yao couldn't hold back his breath, and stood up straight away, scaring Qiao Zhishu back and running away.

"Come back!" Sheng Yao snorted, "Where are you going? It's not too late at night?"

Qiao Zhishu thought about it too, stopped and started to think.

Sheng Yao hadn't taken two steps forward, and saw the little husband jumping towards him, with his waist wrapped between his two thin legs, and the whole body was hanging on him...

Qiao Zhishu apologized for his behavior of ignoring her husband for several days and nights under the pretext of being 'too tired' from making group tea, he put his arms around Sheng Yao's neck, and said softly, "Husband will... um... give birth to a child. "

Sheng Yao, who had been holding back the anger for several days, went to the room with the man in his arms, and prostituted himself in the study during the day.

……

Qiao Zhishu was being served well while lying down, when she was suddenly turned over.

Sheng Yao was lying down, pinching the young husband's waist, and seduced the person on him with a hoarse voice, "Come on, my husband will give birth to you right now."

Qiao Zhishu bent down and apologized on the man's chest.

But judging from the way he dragged his weakened legs to eat dinner, it would be useless to apologize...

**

Sheng Yao asked someone to inquire about Wang Su's background.

Knowing that this person has experienced big storms on the sea, Wang Su used to run a merchant ship with his master. One time when a cargo shipment encountered a heavy rain, the river was turbulent, and the cargo sank along with the boat. He and his master lost everything. , and it is difficult for someone to ask him to sail with the master, after all, something happened.

Once the master died, he lost his family, and there was no girl's family willing to wander on the water with him, so Wang Su lived a life where one person was full and the whole family was not hungry.

Sheng Yao took a fancy to Wang Su's more than ten years of experience in sailing, and was willing to give Wang Su a chance to make a comeback.

On this day, he specially rented a small passenger boat and went up the Jiangliu River to find Wang Su.

When Wang Su was invited to board the passenger ship, he wore a linen waistcoat on his upper body, his exposed arms were muscular, and his square face was very masculine.Entering the cabin room, seeing Sheng Yao and Qiao Zhishu, he frowned puzzledly, but after seeing Sheng Ying, he froze for a moment, and his brows relaxed.

Mao Jian introduced the sitting master to Wang Su.

Qiao Zhishu raised his hand to signal, "Please sit down."

"A few days ago, my little niece accidentally fell into the water. Thank you Brother Wang for saving her. I prepared a small gift today. I hope Brother Wang will accept it."

Wang Su was over [-] years old, used to being alone, and had a dull temper. After taking the gift, he replied "should be" and planned to disembark.

Sheng Ying opened her mouth to keep people, "Wait a minute, Brother Wang."

"The little girl is naughty, she is in deep danger but she doesn't know it, but she is my only daughter and my lifeline, so I shouldn't say thank you lightly for saving my life, but I really don't know how to repay it, so I have to do it myself Two sets of clothes..." She took out the clothes she sewed by herself and asked Mao Jian to pass them over.

Wang Su was a little at a loss at this point, he wondered where the big family came from, so polite, and they were too particular.

Seeing that everyone who should be thanked had been thanked, Sheng Yao explained the purpose of coming, "Brother Wang, do you have any plans to go to sea? I am in Xia Shengyao, running the Shengjia Qiao Tea, transporting north to Ulan, south to Java, and lacking a water-connected one. Steward, I wonder if Brother Wang has any intention of going south to sea?"

This is an opportunity for Wang Su, but he also has his own concerns.

"Shengdong's family wants a steward who goes south to sea, so they must have inquired about me carefully. I don't know how outsiders evaluate me, but...the fact that the boat capsized."

Sheng Yao looked back at Wang Su with a serious face, "Although I don't know the way of sailing, I also understand the truth that soldiers are impermanent and water is impermanent. Brother Wang survived the storm and survived, and he has more experience than others. I will definitely be more careful in the future, and this is the reason why I came to you."

Wang Su clenched his hands tightly, and he heard some understanding from Sheng Yao's words, "Okay! With the trust of the Dong family, Wang Su is willing to go south!"

……

Three days later, Wang Su sold his small broken boat and carried a small parcel on his back, which contained a thank-you gift from Sheng Ying—two new clothes, so he went to Shengjiaqiao Tea House to report.

Wang Su became Sheng Yao's right-hand man in the development of shipping. A cargo ship costing 16 taels of silver is expected to board the Dengzhou Ferry in the spring of next year.

By the time Qiao Zhishu made the first batch of tea, it was already the end of autumn and winter was about to enter.

Qiao Zhishu curled up on the Arhat bed in the study room, taking a nap with his eyes closed.

After reading the ledger, Sheng Yao walked into the room and saw that he was unconscious, and laughed dumbfoundedly, "Did you just fall asleep?"

When Sheng Yao went to sit down, Qiao Zhishu lifted his foot and stuffed it into his arms.

Sheng Yao held his feet with big hands, the tentacles were cold, he frowned and squeezed, "I don't wear socks in autumn, I will start drinking ginger soup before going to bed tonight, and I will drink it until the spring of next year."

Qiao Zhishu only wanted his dry and warm palms to warm her, not his pinching, so she kicked her legs twice, "I'm so sleepy."

Sheng Yao also understands, after all, he just finished making brick tea and group tea, but is this too tiring?Ten days of this month have passed, and Zhishu sleeps until noon every day, and before it gets dark, he is sleepy again.

"I think it's better to ask the doctor to take your pulse, and then go back to sleep, no one will wake up." Sheng Yao covered his feet, feeling a little worried.

Qiao Zhishu yawned softly, didn't listen to a word, and agreed blindly, "Hmm..."