[Comprehensive] I am not Michael
Chapter 41
Although Zhao Changqing's eyes have turned to the Florida peninsula, and the work content of the county government has also turned to this peninsula with beautiful scenery, blooming flowers and pleasant climate, but this does not hinder the prosperity of Crescent Island.
Unlike Xingmu Island, Xingmu Island has become the location of many workshops in the county government. Whether it is the craftsman's office in the county government's inner government or the general supervisor in the outer government, important farms and workshops are here , so the residential area was moved to Crescent Island, which also made this new island more life-like.
There are several types of ports on Crescent Island. The military port and the civilian port are very separated. The military port is on the other side of the island. If you don’t go around, you may not even be able to see how many ships there are in the military port; while the civilian port is much more casual. , You can't even see people with swords | guns | guns and other weapons in their hands, and no one wears armor. People wear cotton and linen clothes-this is also the biggest change in people's livelihood.
There are very few cottons in the Song Dynasty and most of them are planted in the gardens of the nobles as ornamental flowers, so there are very few cotton cloths.But now, there is a special cotton planting area on the island, which makes more cotton, and cotton cloth will naturally be cheaper if there is more cotton.The cotton seedlings on the island are long-staple cotton that Zhao Changqing specially found in India, and there are many skilled craftsmen in the county government. After improving the cotton spinning machine and loom, the island was suddenly flooded with cotton cloth.
If cotton cloth was exclusive to a few nobles before crossing, then now, cotton cloth has entered thousands of households and has become the daily clothing material of common people.
Of course, this is inseparable from Zhao Changqing's policy orientation.
Just as silk production was monopolized by the government, the production of cotton cloth was also monopolized by the inner government.Just as the government cannot invest too many resources in the production of linen, Zhao Changqing's inner government cannot invest too many resources in silk.The truth is actually the same. If the government invests a lot of manpower and material resources in the linen, the women of the common people will not be able to use the linen to supplement their households. This is a competition with the people.And if the county government invests a lot in silk, it will also squeeze the government's interests in silk.
That's why Zhao Changqing let the inner government monopolize the production of cotton cloth when the outer government did not pay attention to cotton cloth production.Cotton can be fully spawned by using the rain-moistening technique and the dead wood-springing technique, which also makes the cotton production on the two islands extremely high, far exceeding the production of raw silk. In addition, the cotton textile workshop of the county government is fully operational, making cotton cloth All of a sudden, it went from a scarce thing to a backlog product.
Even if the county government adjusts the craftsmanship in time, so that some fine cotton products are not inferior to some silk products, it still cannot change the current situation of cotton cloth.
For this reason, Qin Ye even led the craftsmen in the Craftsmanship Office to ask Zhao Changqing to plead guilty.
In the consciousness of Qin Ye and other Song people, cotton cloth is a rare item that is more expensive than silk, and monopolizing the cotton cloth business will bring huge benefits to the county government. How did they think that cotton cloth would become similar to linen or even more expensive than linen? How about a bad day?
The better the cotton cloth craftsmanship, the more cotton cloth will be overstocked, and the greater the loss of the county government will be.
If you are a capitalist in this era, you would rather keep a backlog than sell the goods cheaply.But Zhao Changqing is not a businessman. He used to be a member of the big family of the feudal monarch, and he was also one of the important members who held some real power. Now he is the leader of the small family of the feudal monarch.
In this life, he is not a businessman at all, nor can he be a businessman.
With a swipe of Zhao Changqing's pen, cotton cloth became a reward material to encourage birth just like food. Once a newborn baby landed, he could receive a bolt of fine cotton cloth from the government no matter whether he lived or died. Fine cotton cloth and two feet of thick cotton cloth are used until the child is 15 years old.
In other words, the welfare of raising a child is enough to meet the food and clothing of a family of three, and there is even a little surplus!
This welfare policy made He Wenxiu very disgusted. He felt that it would make the people lazy, but it was this welfare that made the people of the middle and lower classes give up their hearts to Zhao Changqing.
Of course, another benefit of this benefit is that the people have more surplus money in their hands.The needs of the people have also changed from having enough food and clothing to eating well and clothing well.
This is the underlying reason why the fish market on the wharf is so lively.
Zhu Haitang would not tell these things to Fleury and other Westerners. Later, Fleury was deeply shocked when he learned about this incident from a young woman, and it affected his career in power for more than [-] years. Of course, this is all It was later.
What moved Fleury at the moment was the relaxed and sunny faces of the people on the island. He hadn't seen such expressions on the faces of the French people for a long, long time.
Therefore, when he saw Zhu Haitang turning to the winding but unusually clean stone road on the west side, he couldn't help pointing to the bustling fish market on the east side and said, "Oh, ma'am, why don't we go that way? Then It's very lively."
Zhu Haitang said with a smile: "Going down here, we can go directly to the Yamen by carriage. After you report to the Yamen, the Ministry of Rites Gong Cao Yamen will arrange accommodation for you..."
Fleury said, "We can live in residential houses."
For Fleury, living in a folk house is more helpful for him to preach and understand the laws here and the impact of laws on people's lives.As a clerical person who is worried about the future of France, he hopes to learn more things that are more powerful to France, such as the method of governing the country.
Fleury didn't want to be just a bishop.
In France, bishops can also become the one and only figure around the king, for example, leading the cabinet.
Zhu Haitang raised the corners of his mouth: "My lord, I'm sorry, we don't accept foreign currency here. You must report to the yamen first, otherwise, you may have to live on the street tonight. There are not many houses in my house. , but one or two is fine, but with so many of you, I don’t have so many rooms in my house.”
It was only then that Cheval realized something was wrong: "You mean, you don't have enough rooms in your house?"
Prior to this, Xie Vale had always regarded Zhu Haitang as a noble lady.After all, she has such a great boat, doesn't she?
From Shevale's point of view, to be able to drive such a great boat to go for a ride in the sea, why is it a lady living in a castle?It is not easy to contain them for a few days.
Zhu Haitang smiled and said: "I'm sorry to disappoint you. The space on the island is limited, so the land price is extremely high, and the house price is naturally high. Those who can own a small yard on the island are rich people, and ordinary people without money Just live on the boat."
Zhu Haitang actually meant that the boat was cheaper than the house, but it fell into the ears of Cheval, but only "the boat is cheaper".
Upon hearing this, Xie Wale quickly asked, "Are the boats on the island very cheap? May I ask where you can buy them?"
The people around couldn't help but look at him.
"As long as you have our coins and can afford it, you can naturally buy the boat you want," Zhu Haitang said. "Of course, some boats are never for sale. The only ones that will be sold are brigantines." .”
"Of course, a brig is enough for me. That is, is there a bigger one. Of course, I am not saying that your boat is not good enough, but, for me, she is really a little small."
Zhu Haitang said: "Of course, the longest brig on sale is fifteen feet long, while mine is twelve feet long. However, I heard that Jiang Zuo's mansion has made many boats that are twenty feet long. A two-masted brig . . . "
"Oh, ma'am, at any rate, please do me a favor."
"So you have our coins?"
Cheval was dumb.
He forgot all about it.
For a moment, Cheval began to wonder whether he could grab one.
Although it is said that Xie Wale is white, but after all Zhu Haitang came here on the wind | moon | field, naturally he can clearly see his expression, just a little turn of the eyeballs, Zhu Haitang guessed Xie Wale Le's plan.
"Excuse me, do you know Captain Jack Sparrow?"
You must dispel the other party's thoughts, otherwise, you will definitely be dragged down by this lawless guy.It's not like Zhu Haitang was confiscated by the Jiaofang Secretary because of this Westerner, and finally became a low-ranking vagabond.
"Oh, him? He's English and I'm French. England and France are feuding..."
When Shevale said this, he was as lazy as Jack Sparrow.
No, maybe pirates have this kind of sleazy manner, especially when they need to fool people.
Zhu Haitang showed a look of surprise just right, and said: "I thought you were one of the nine pirate kings who were as famous as him. I remember that Captain Jack Sparrow was taken from our county by virtue of this title." A boat was taken away. Oh yes, and so was Captain Barbossa."
Fleury's face immediately changed.
He had done a lot of homework before coming, so he naturally knew that Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa, like Chevalle, were members of the Nine Pirate Kings.Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbosa were able to get the ship from Zhao Changqing by virtue of the title of the nine pirate kings. Obviously, their connection with Zhao Changqing will definitely not be simple.
Similarly, Xie Wale, as the nine pirate kings, must have a connection with the prince of the Far East. Now he is singing and fighting, grinding this lady for a boat, or his status among the nine pirate kings is not very good, Or he's just playing.
Considering that the nine pirate kings were actually equal, Fleury decided that Cheval was fooling himself, trying to convince himself that he had no connection with the prince of the Far East.
Fleury was a little annoyed.
Cheval is also a fine person, but after a quick glance, he knew that there was a suspicion in Fleury's heart.
Who made him a pirate?And also the Pirate King.As a pirate king, it would be unreasonable not to love ships.
But he didn't want to offend the Roman Catholic Church either.
Thinking of the Roman Catholic Inquisition and the position of the bishop, Cheval immediately said: "I thought it was a rumor. You know, we are aliens after all."
Both Zhu Haitang and Fleury could accept this reason.
It's okay to change to another woman, but after all, Zhu Haitang has stayed in the second-rate for a long time, and now she is a first-rate prostitute recognized by the Secretary of Jiaofang. the pain caused.Not to mention, she knew exactly what the Europeans were doing on the American continent.
Zhu Haitang is very clear that these Europeans can make friends and have business contacts, but they must not be trusted, let alone trust them with their backs.
Therefore, it is really normal for the county government to keep a hand.
Thinking of this, Zhu Haitang became more amiable on the surface: "You are joking. Although I am a woman, I am well-informed. I don't know anything else, but the King of England has come to ask us for help. , thinking that the King of France will send His Excellency Bishop here, it must be the same question. I wonder if I am right?"
From being rescued by the other party until now, Zhu Haitang has never raised this question. Fleury also wanted to ask several times, but in the end, Zhu Haitang just didn't know. After several times, Fleury didn't understand that Zhu Haitang was Stop him on purpose?Therefore, as a man, out of respect for women, Fleury also kept his mouth shut.
It never occurred to Fleury that the other party was clear about his intentions.
"It turns out that Madam already knew."
Fleury could only smile wryly.
I opened my mouth several times, but was stopped by the other party. Either I offended the other party when I didn't know it, or the other party didn't want to talk to me at all.
Looking at the other party's attitude, Fleury guessed that it was the former in eight or nine out of ten cases.But the problem is, he doesn't know where he offended the other party.
"Ah, my lord bishop doesn't have to be like that at all."
The one from England is the quasi-king, but the one from France is a little bishop, Zhu Haitang is also angry.
She felt that France was not as sincere as England.However, she is a prostitute after all, and there are some things that she cannot say.However, as a citizen of the Song Dynasty and a native of Ji, who is a member of the Jiaofang Division under the county government, she can play tricks on this bishop who claims to be the envoy of the French king.
If Fleury knew Zhu Haitang's thoughts, he would definitely complain.You know, the status of a cardinal on the European continent is no less than that of a king!Even in Versailles, Fleury's energy was amazing. Otherwise, Louis XV would not have let him be an envoy, and even left it to Fleury to decide how much land to dedicate to Zhao Changqing.
But what can be done?Who made Zhu Haitang born in the Song Dynasty hundreds of years ago, and knew nothing about the world and the status of Roman Catholicism in the West, so there is no way to be misunderstood.
Not only Zhu Haitang thought so, but also the few staff members under the Ministry of Rites who worked under him.Therefore, after arranging the rooms for these Frenchmen, the meritorious officials of the Ministry of Rites will ignore them.
They have already delivered the paperwork, but they are also busy. After all, Yingzhou Mansion needs to be built from scratch.I heard that the county magistrate is very dissatisfied with the design of Yingzhou Prefecture. He thinks that the scale of Yingzhou Prefecture is too small. It should not be 20 yuan, but 50 yuan. It cannot be less than one hundred thousand.
God knows, their total population is not so large!
Not to mention that the county magistrate insisted that Yingzhou government should build a sewer.
Sewer is not a rare word for Chinese people.Sewers were laid in those ancient cities thousands of years ago.It's just that the size of the sewer requested by the county magistrate is too large.
There must be an underground river, the sewer must be able to leave people and even march, and there must be a sewage treatment pool.According to the Duke of the county, that's not called a sewer, that's called an underground palace!
If the Duke of the county wants to build a mausoleum for himself, then everyone has absolutely nothing to say.But to build an underground palace for those filthy things, everyone is a little reluctant.
It's not that they are trying to save trouble. In their opinion, like on Crescent Island, it is enough to lay pottery pipes in the trenches. Where is the need to build underground palace-like sewer pipes?
Building such an underground palace requires manpower, money and food, how can it be done overnight?If according to the request of the Duke of the county, the sewers like the underground palace are built first, and then the city is built, God knows how many years it will take to build it!
I heard that there has been a lot of quarrel in the meeting hall over this matter, and He Changshi has slapped the table with the county government several times.Although it is said that Mr. He is somewhat disrespectful to the Duke with such an attitude, who made Mr. He speak directly from the Duke's mansion, and is the teacher of the Duke?There are some things that Mr. He can say.
The Duke has a good temper and a soft heart, but unfortunately, he is just too stubborn in some matters.
Although the people in the middle and lower classes loved Zhao Changqing very much, their attitudes in the officialdom were divided into two distinct camps.The low-level officials benefited from Zhao Changqing's welfare policy, so they supported Zhao Changqing. Even though they were very puzzled or even unacceptable to Zhao Changqing's behavior, when they returned home, they saw their wives and children, the food they ate, No matter how many words they wear, they will only swallow them into their stomachs.
But for middle-level officials, they have a lot more ideas.
Since ancient times, China has never had a dynasty that subsidizes newborns.Simply speaking from this level, this is a benevolent government, and they should agree with it.
But as officials, they are more aware of the manpower, material and financial resources needed for a country or a dynasty to operate healthily. That is a very, very scary figure.Therefore, what they were really worried about was that Zhao Changqing had spent all the property of the county government, which would eventually lead to inability to make ends meet, financial difficulties, and finally caused a series of turmoil.
This is also an important reason why these officials support He Wenxiu.
They need someone to hold Zhao Changqing's "runaway wild horse" and let Zhao Changqing "get back on the right path".
They believe that as a king, Zhao Changqing only needs to rule from the top down, and there is no need to use food and property to buy people's hearts and bribe the people.
this is not right.
Influenced by these officials, even Zhao Tingyu became suspicious of his father.And all of this is also determined by the general belief of the Song people that "national wealth is limited, more here, less there".
It's not that Zhao Changqing doesn't know.However, if he was still the Duke of Wancheng in the Song Dynasty, and there was an emperor on top, then he could argue with other courtiers in front of the emperor to prove that his words were correct.
But now he is the supreme leader of this fleet and the monarch in the hearts of those subjects, so he can't argue with He Wenxiu on this issue in front of everyone.
That's not something he can do in his current status.
All he can do is let time prove it to He Wenxiu!
There are many hurricanes in the Caribbean, and both islands and the Caribbean coast are hardest hit by hurricanes.The rain brought by the hurricane, coupled with the high summer heat, can easily cause a large-scale plague.Using this kind of lesson to teach He Wenxiu and other officials is more useful than what he said now.
Moreover, the technique of spring with dead wood can gather enough herbs in a short period of time, and practice can strengthen people's resistance.Even if there are casualties in the end, the casualties will be within an easily controllable range.
As a courtier, you can be kind-hearted and soft-hearted, but as a king, you must be cruel-hearted.
Whether it is him, Zhao Changqing, or He Wenxiu and other officials, they all need an opportunity to change.
Of course, Zhao Changqing will never tell anyone about these things. He still lives a life of luxury and enjoys the power and troubles brought by being the Duke of the county gracefully. He develops further relationships with women.
As the owner of the county mansion, all the women in the county mansion belong to Zhao Changqing in name, so Zhao Changqing can ask any woman in the county mansion to serve her bed.But in fact, many women hope to climb into Zhao Changqing's bed for the sake of prosperity and wealth, but Zhao Changqing has no interest in it.
He was, after all, the father of four children, all boys.He has no shortage of heirs, but he doesn't need to take a woman by his side at this time, to stimulate his eldest son and his courtiers to make himself unhappy by the way.
Bishop Fleury certainly didn't know any of this.He was busy wandering around the island, talking to various people, hoping to find out why the prince of the Far East was so prosperous and peaceful under his rule.
Coming out of Versailles, he knows how troublesome the government's work efficiency is.Unless you are powerful and powerful enough to directly issue orders to relevant personnel, it is very normal for a matter to be delayed for ten days and half a month.Therefore, even if the French side is imminent, he can only take it slowly.
This is one of them.
Second, it is naturally for his ideals and his career.
As a Roman Catholic cardinal, it is his vocation to spread the glory of the Lord to every corner of the world.But as tutor to the King of France, he was ashamed.Because France is so poor and backward.
Take Paris for example.In the era of Louis XIV, France was already the most powerful country on the European continent-of course, this is from the perspective of the army-but as the capital of France, the dirty environment of Paris, narrow and dense houses, The streets full of sewage and the disheveled people are telling everyone that this country is not as glamorous as it appears on the surface.
If he hadn't seen Crescent Island, Bishop Fleury could still say to himself that every country and every city in the world is like this, and the situation in Paris is completely normal.
But now that he saw Crescent Island, Bishop Fleury couldn't find a reason.
He can tell himself that London, England is just as stinky, and the rivers in London are also sewers and garbage dumps, but the streets on Crescent Island are clean, basically no rubbish can be seen, and women wear jewelry and gorgeous clothes. Skirts, skirts, cloaks, and cloaks were dragged around on the stone road, and they didn't care whether the skirts would get dirty or not.
In fact, not only the streets, but also the vegetable market.
Obviously it should be the place that is most likely to look dirty and messy, but on this island, it is also clean. If someone hadn't reminded him, he would have thought it was a flower shop!
Fresh vegetables, melons and fruits are placed on wooden shelves, and the ground is clean without any drops of water.
There is also a fresh fish product shop. Those aquatic products are kept in wooden tubs and barrels, or are kept iced. Even if there is water, it will quickly flow away along the sewer below.Therefore, there is at most some water in the fish shop, and the outside of the shop is still clean.
If it was just one place, Fleury could still tell himself that it was specially arranged for him to see.But these days, Fleury has traveled all over the island where he can go, even the small shops opened by the residents at the end of the street. What else can Fleury say?
In Paris, garbage can still be seen in the wealthy districts where millionaires gather, but in Crescent Island, there is no dust on the streets. If you are not afraid of fraying, you can drag the skirts on the streets for a whole day. , because the streets are very clean!
Fleury was dying of curiosity.He eagerly wanted to meet Zhao Changqing and ask him for advice on how to govern the country.
He now firmly believes that Zhao Changqing is the incarnation of Michael.Because deep down in his heart, only Michael would have such a kind heart, and only Michael would be so friendly to the people.
"I sincerely hope that Michael can accept the king's offering. Oh, Cheval, tell me, which piece of land should I dedicate to Michael?"
That evening, after returning from outside, Fleury took the map of France to ponder again.
Shevale was almost bored to death by him.
These days, he has to listen to it at least twice a day!
"Oh, my lord bishop, how do I know? If you want me to say, you can just spread out the map in front of that lord and let him choose for himself? Anyway, your bottom line is half of France."
When Cheval said this, there was even a bit of sarcasm in his tone.
If Fleury hadn't been a cardinal, he would never have been so polite.
Not wanting to, Fleury actually nodded: "This is indeed a good idea."
It doesn't matter if Michael takes a fancy to a certain noble's territory.If the nobleman is willing, he can exchange a piece of territory for him. If not, just say that he has colluded with the devil and confiscate the territory.
Fleury applauds his decision.
Although he is a rare dove in the Roman Catholic Church, as a politician and prime minister reserve, he has and knows how to use all the iron and blood methods that should be available.
Cheval originally just used these words to perfuse Fleury, he never thought that Fleury would take it seriously!What he didn't even expect was that the other party actually brought a map of France to meet the meritorious officer of the Ministry of Rites.
Fleury's request was very simple. He was ordered by the King of France to donate a large amount of land to Zhao Changqing. The only request was to see Michael's incarnation as soon as possible.
The few who were engaged in the work were dumbfounded when they learned of Fleury's request, and it took a while to react.
Fleury thought that the other party felt that his request was too much, so he had to reiterate that he brought a map of France, and Zhao Changqing could choose at will. His only request was to be able to meet Zhao Changqing and have a few words with Zhao Changqing.
With Fleury already like this, it is naturally impossible for these practitioners to continue to be perfunctory.They quickly spread the matter to Zhang Wenyuan, the meritorious officer of the Ministry of Rites. Zhang Wenyuan met Fleury specially, and then helped him spread the word.
Coincidentally, that day, a new play was rehearsed in the Liyuan under the Jiaofang Division. Zhao Changqing was listening to the play and getting in touch with his sons. After learning about Fleury's intentions, he was taken aback for a moment.
For Zhao Changqing, Fleury didn't come early, but late.
In this era, unless one is able to wield a sword like Zhao Changqing, the only way to get from France to the Caribbean is by boat.Fleury has been tossing at sea for so long, and has been left hanging on Crescent Island for so long, I am afraid that there is going to be a coup d'état in France.
If Louis XV really intended to give him land, then the downfall of Louis XV would do him no good.However, in view of the current situation in France, Zhao Changqing felt that nothing would happen to Louis XV, but the two regents before and after France, the family of the late Duke of Orleans and the current regent, the Duke of Bourbon and his family, may have Bad luck.
Thinking of this, Zhao Changqing also relaxed and summoned Fleury, the Roman Catholic cardinal, at the camellia feast on Crescent Island.
Camellia likes shade, but the Caribbean Sea is sunny, so it is more difficult and labor-intensive to serve than other flowers.It is also a unique ornamental flower in China, so it is definitely not recognized by Bishop Fleury.
But for Bishop Fleury, is this kind of flower that has never been seen important now?of course not.
Bishop Fleury was very straightforward, spreading the map of France on the ground as soon as he came up:
"Honorable Duke Michael, I am the envoy of King Louis XV of France, Cardinal Fleury. Here, on behalf of the King of France, I offer you a vast land. I only ask you to have mercy on the people of France."
Zhao Tingwan looked at the map below and said, "Are these all dedicated to my father?"
"No, I'm sorry, what I mean is, this is the map of France. Duke Michael can choose a piece of land as his territory. As long as it doesn't exceed half of it."
Zhao Tingwan whispered to his brothers: "What is Duke Michael?" "It's probably what these Westerners call their father. When the British king came last time, didn't the people under him call him that too?"" There is also someone called Prince Michael." "Father obviously doesn't have that name..."
Fleury blushed.He hastily took out another document from his pocket, and said, "In addition to the territory, the king is also very happy to offer the Blue Schönbrunn Palace."
Zhao Tingwan said: "Blue Schönbrunn Palace?"
Fleury quickly explained: "There are two Schönbrunn Palaces in Europe, one is located in Austria, and the other is the royal palace of the Kingdom of France. For the sake of distinction, the French one is called the Blue Schönbrunn Palace. Blue Schönbrunn Palace is also the palace second only to Versailles in France, and is famous for its beautiful scenery. I am sorry, but I don’t know how to call it, so I took the liberty to use the title Duke Michael.”
"It's okay." Zhao Changqing would not be angry for such a reason, "What do you want?"
"My lord, I just want to beg you, beg you to have mercy on the people of France, and drive out the devil for France..."
"I see. But you're late."
"How, how?"
"Don't get me wrong. What I mean is, you've been on the road too long, and the French have been driven to the brink of collapse by blindly carrying out witch hunts under fear."
"I beg your mercy."
Zhao Changqing sighed and asked the maid to hold the tray. Compared with the envelope for the British, there were two more white balls similar to tennis balls.
"Take it. Put these two on the tower, within three kilometers, the sunlight refracted by it can disperse evil. Also, there is a piece of paper inside," Zhao Changqing pointed to the envelope, "I once gave New King of England, just tear it open to the moon after sunset, and I will descend and cast [Praise of Light] to drive away evil."
"You haven't picked a territory yet."
Zhao Changqing patted Jin Jiang who was sitting in his arms: "You choose."
Jin Jiang ran over bouncingly and stood in the center of the map.
"What is this place?"
"That's the Limousin region."
"Just this place."
"However, this is a poor mountainous area."
"I don't want to take away anyone's home."
At that moment, Fleury thought that God was seeing his abacus clearly through the eyes of the other party!
That was originally his plan, and he never told anyone about it!The only one who knows his plan is God, besides himself!
Fleury couldn't help but cross himself.
It is indeed the right wing of God, God's most trusted right-hand man.
Throughout his life, he never dared to play tricks with Zhao Changqing, nor did he dare to tell lies to Zhao Changqing.
The author has something to say:
One zhang is three point three meters.Generally speaking, when we make long-sleeved shirts, if they are made to fit a little better, they are only one meter of cloth (mainly depending on the banner), so a meter of cloth is actually not a small amount.
Unlike Xingmu Island, Xingmu Island has become the location of many workshops in the county government. Whether it is the craftsman's office in the county government's inner government or the general supervisor in the outer government, important farms and workshops are here , so the residential area was moved to Crescent Island, which also made this new island more life-like.
There are several types of ports on Crescent Island. The military port and the civilian port are very separated. The military port is on the other side of the island. If you don’t go around, you may not even be able to see how many ships there are in the military port; while the civilian port is much more casual. , You can't even see people with swords | guns | guns and other weapons in their hands, and no one wears armor. People wear cotton and linen clothes-this is also the biggest change in people's livelihood.
There are very few cottons in the Song Dynasty and most of them are planted in the gardens of the nobles as ornamental flowers, so there are very few cotton cloths.But now, there is a special cotton planting area on the island, which makes more cotton, and cotton cloth will naturally be cheaper if there is more cotton.The cotton seedlings on the island are long-staple cotton that Zhao Changqing specially found in India, and there are many skilled craftsmen in the county government. After improving the cotton spinning machine and loom, the island was suddenly flooded with cotton cloth.
If cotton cloth was exclusive to a few nobles before crossing, then now, cotton cloth has entered thousands of households and has become the daily clothing material of common people.
Of course, this is inseparable from Zhao Changqing's policy orientation.
Just as silk production was monopolized by the government, the production of cotton cloth was also monopolized by the inner government.Just as the government cannot invest too many resources in the production of linen, Zhao Changqing's inner government cannot invest too many resources in silk.The truth is actually the same. If the government invests a lot of manpower and material resources in the linen, the women of the common people will not be able to use the linen to supplement their households. This is a competition with the people.And if the county government invests a lot in silk, it will also squeeze the government's interests in silk.
That's why Zhao Changqing let the inner government monopolize the production of cotton cloth when the outer government did not pay attention to cotton cloth production.Cotton can be fully spawned by using the rain-moistening technique and the dead wood-springing technique, which also makes the cotton production on the two islands extremely high, far exceeding the production of raw silk. In addition, the cotton textile workshop of the county government is fully operational, making cotton cloth All of a sudden, it went from a scarce thing to a backlog product.
Even if the county government adjusts the craftsmanship in time, so that some fine cotton products are not inferior to some silk products, it still cannot change the current situation of cotton cloth.
For this reason, Qin Ye even led the craftsmen in the Craftsmanship Office to ask Zhao Changqing to plead guilty.
In the consciousness of Qin Ye and other Song people, cotton cloth is a rare item that is more expensive than silk, and monopolizing the cotton cloth business will bring huge benefits to the county government. How did they think that cotton cloth would become similar to linen or even more expensive than linen? How about a bad day?
The better the cotton cloth craftsmanship, the more cotton cloth will be overstocked, and the greater the loss of the county government will be.
If you are a capitalist in this era, you would rather keep a backlog than sell the goods cheaply.But Zhao Changqing is not a businessman. He used to be a member of the big family of the feudal monarch, and he was also one of the important members who held some real power. Now he is the leader of the small family of the feudal monarch.
In this life, he is not a businessman at all, nor can he be a businessman.
With a swipe of Zhao Changqing's pen, cotton cloth became a reward material to encourage birth just like food. Once a newborn baby landed, he could receive a bolt of fine cotton cloth from the government no matter whether he lived or died. Fine cotton cloth and two feet of thick cotton cloth are used until the child is 15 years old.
In other words, the welfare of raising a child is enough to meet the food and clothing of a family of three, and there is even a little surplus!
This welfare policy made He Wenxiu very disgusted. He felt that it would make the people lazy, but it was this welfare that made the people of the middle and lower classes give up their hearts to Zhao Changqing.
Of course, another benefit of this benefit is that the people have more surplus money in their hands.The needs of the people have also changed from having enough food and clothing to eating well and clothing well.
This is the underlying reason why the fish market on the wharf is so lively.
Zhu Haitang would not tell these things to Fleury and other Westerners. Later, Fleury was deeply shocked when he learned about this incident from a young woman, and it affected his career in power for more than [-] years. Of course, this is all It was later.
What moved Fleury at the moment was the relaxed and sunny faces of the people on the island. He hadn't seen such expressions on the faces of the French people for a long, long time.
Therefore, when he saw Zhu Haitang turning to the winding but unusually clean stone road on the west side, he couldn't help pointing to the bustling fish market on the east side and said, "Oh, ma'am, why don't we go that way? Then It's very lively."
Zhu Haitang said with a smile: "Going down here, we can go directly to the Yamen by carriage. After you report to the Yamen, the Ministry of Rites Gong Cao Yamen will arrange accommodation for you..."
Fleury said, "We can live in residential houses."
For Fleury, living in a folk house is more helpful for him to preach and understand the laws here and the impact of laws on people's lives.As a clerical person who is worried about the future of France, he hopes to learn more things that are more powerful to France, such as the method of governing the country.
Fleury didn't want to be just a bishop.
In France, bishops can also become the one and only figure around the king, for example, leading the cabinet.
Zhu Haitang raised the corners of his mouth: "My lord, I'm sorry, we don't accept foreign currency here. You must report to the yamen first, otherwise, you may have to live on the street tonight. There are not many houses in my house. , but one or two is fine, but with so many of you, I don’t have so many rooms in my house.”
It was only then that Cheval realized something was wrong: "You mean, you don't have enough rooms in your house?"
Prior to this, Xie Vale had always regarded Zhu Haitang as a noble lady.After all, she has such a great boat, doesn't she?
From Shevale's point of view, to be able to drive such a great boat to go for a ride in the sea, why is it a lady living in a castle?It is not easy to contain them for a few days.
Zhu Haitang smiled and said: "I'm sorry to disappoint you. The space on the island is limited, so the land price is extremely high, and the house price is naturally high. Those who can own a small yard on the island are rich people, and ordinary people without money Just live on the boat."
Zhu Haitang actually meant that the boat was cheaper than the house, but it fell into the ears of Cheval, but only "the boat is cheaper".
Upon hearing this, Xie Wale quickly asked, "Are the boats on the island very cheap? May I ask where you can buy them?"
The people around couldn't help but look at him.
"As long as you have our coins and can afford it, you can naturally buy the boat you want," Zhu Haitang said. "Of course, some boats are never for sale. The only ones that will be sold are brigantines." .”
"Of course, a brig is enough for me. That is, is there a bigger one. Of course, I am not saying that your boat is not good enough, but, for me, she is really a little small."
Zhu Haitang said: "Of course, the longest brig on sale is fifteen feet long, while mine is twelve feet long. However, I heard that Jiang Zuo's mansion has made many boats that are twenty feet long. A two-masted brig . . . "
"Oh, ma'am, at any rate, please do me a favor."
"So you have our coins?"
Cheval was dumb.
He forgot all about it.
For a moment, Cheval began to wonder whether he could grab one.
Although it is said that Xie Wale is white, but after all Zhu Haitang came here on the wind | moon | field, naturally he can clearly see his expression, just a little turn of the eyeballs, Zhu Haitang guessed Xie Wale Le's plan.
"Excuse me, do you know Captain Jack Sparrow?"
You must dispel the other party's thoughts, otherwise, you will definitely be dragged down by this lawless guy.It's not like Zhu Haitang was confiscated by the Jiaofang Secretary because of this Westerner, and finally became a low-ranking vagabond.
"Oh, him? He's English and I'm French. England and France are feuding..."
When Shevale said this, he was as lazy as Jack Sparrow.
No, maybe pirates have this kind of sleazy manner, especially when they need to fool people.
Zhu Haitang showed a look of surprise just right, and said: "I thought you were one of the nine pirate kings who were as famous as him. I remember that Captain Jack Sparrow was taken from our county by virtue of this title." A boat was taken away. Oh yes, and so was Captain Barbossa."
Fleury's face immediately changed.
He had done a lot of homework before coming, so he naturally knew that Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa, like Chevalle, were members of the Nine Pirate Kings.Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbosa were able to get the ship from Zhao Changqing by virtue of the title of the nine pirate kings. Obviously, their connection with Zhao Changqing will definitely not be simple.
Similarly, Xie Wale, as the nine pirate kings, must have a connection with the prince of the Far East. Now he is singing and fighting, grinding this lady for a boat, or his status among the nine pirate kings is not very good, Or he's just playing.
Considering that the nine pirate kings were actually equal, Fleury decided that Cheval was fooling himself, trying to convince himself that he had no connection with the prince of the Far East.
Fleury was a little annoyed.
Cheval is also a fine person, but after a quick glance, he knew that there was a suspicion in Fleury's heart.
Who made him a pirate?And also the Pirate King.As a pirate king, it would be unreasonable not to love ships.
But he didn't want to offend the Roman Catholic Church either.
Thinking of the Roman Catholic Inquisition and the position of the bishop, Cheval immediately said: "I thought it was a rumor. You know, we are aliens after all."
Both Zhu Haitang and Fleury could accept this reason.
It's okay to change to another woman, but after all, Zhu Haitang has stayed in the second-rate for a long time, and now she is a first-rate prostitute recognized by the Secretary of Jiaofang. the pain caused.Not to mention, she knew exactly what the Europeans were doing on the American continent.
Zhu Haitang is very clear that these Europeans can make friends and have business contacts, but they must not be trusted, let alone trust them with their backs.
Therefore, it is really normal for the county government to keep a hand.
Thinking of this, Zhu Haitang became more amiable on the surface: "You are joking. Although I am a woman, I am well-informed. I don't know anything else, but the King of England has come to ask us for help. , thinking that the King of France will send His Excellency Bishop here, it must be the same question. I wonder if I am right?"
From being rescued by the other party until now, Zhu Haitang has never raised this question. Fleury also wanted to ask several times, but in the end, Zhu Haitang just didn't know. After several times, Fleury didn't understand that Zhu Haitang was Stop him on purpose?Therefore, as a man, out of respect for women, Fleury also kept his mouth shut.
It never occurred to Fleury that the other party was clear about his intentions.
"It turns out that Madam already knew."
Fleury could only smile wryly.
I opened my mouth several times, but was stopped by the other party. Either I offended the other party when I didn't know it, or the other party didn't want to talk to me at all.
Looking at the other party's attitude, Fleury guessed that it was the former in eight or nine out of ten cases.But the problem is, he doesn't know where he offended the other party.
"Ah, my lord bishop doesn't have to be like that at all."
The one from England is the quasi-king, but the one from France is a little bishop, Zhu Haitang is also angry.
She felt that France was not as sincere as England.However, she is a prostitute after all, and there are some things that she cannot say.However, as a citizen of the Song Dynasty and a native of Ji, who is a member of the Jiaofang Division under the county government, she can play tricks on this bishop who claims to be the envoy of the French king.
If Fleury knew Zhu Haitang's thoughts, he would definitely complain.You know, the status of a cardinal on the European continent is no less than that of a king!Even in Versailles, Fleury's energy was amazing. Otherwise, Louis XV would not have let him be an envoy, and even left it to Fleury to decide how much land to dedicate to Zhao Changqing.
But what can be done?Who made Zhu Haitang born in the Song Dynasty hundreds of years ago, and knew nothing about the world and the status of Roman Catholicism in the West, so there is no way to be misunderstood.
Not only Zhu Haitang thought so, but also the few staff members under the Ministry of Rites who worked under him.Therefore, after arranging the rooms for these Frenchmen, the meritorious officials of the Ministry of Rites will ignore them.
They have already delivered the paperwork, but they are also busy. After all, Yingzhou Mansion needs to be built from scratch.I heard that the county magistrate is very dissatisfied with the design of Yingzhou Prefecture. He thinks that the scale of Yingzhou Prefecture is too small. It should not be 20 yuan, but 50 yuan. It cannot be less than one hundred thousand.
God knows, their total population is not so large!
Not to mention that the county magistrate insisted that Yingzhou government should build a sewer.
Sewer is not a rare word for Chinese people.Sewers were laid in those ancient cities thousands of years ago.It's just that the size of the sewer requested by the county magistrate is too large.
There must be an underground river, the sewer must be able to leave people and even march, and there must be a sewage treatment pool.According to the Duke of the county, that's not called a sewer, that's called an underground palace!
If the Duke of the county wants to build a mausoleum for himself, then everyone has absolutely nothing to say.But to build an underground palace for those filthy things, everyone is a little reluctant.
It's not that they are trying to save trouble. In their opinion, like on Crescent Island, it is enough to lay pottery pipes in the trenches. Where is the need to build underground palace-like sewer pipes?
Building such an underground palace requires manpower, money and food, how can it be done overnight?If according to the request of the Duke of the county, the sewers like the underground palace are built first, and then the city is built, God knows how many years it will take to build it!
I heard that there has been a lot of quarrel in the meeting hall over this matter, and He Changshi has slapped the table with the county government several times.Although it is said that Mr. He is somewhat disrespectful to the Duke with such an attitude, who made Mr. He speak directly from the Duke's mansion, and is the teacher of the Duke?There are some things that Mr. He can say.
The Duke has a good temper and a soft heart, but unfortunately, he is just too stubborn in some matters.
Although the people in the middle and lower classes loved Zhao Changqing very much, their attitudes in the officialdom were divided into two distinct camps.The low-level officials benefited from Zhao Changqing's welfare policy, so they supported Zhao Changqing. Even though they were very puzzled or even unacceptable to Zhao Changqing's behavior, when they returned home, they saw their wives and children, the food they ate, No matter how many words they wear, they will only swallow them into their stomachs.
But for middle-level officials, they have a lot more ideas.
Since ancient times, China has never had a dynasty that subsidizes newborns.Simply speaking from this level, this is a benevolent government, and they should agree with it.
But as officials, they are more aware of the manpower, material and financial resources needed for a country or a dynasty to operate healthily. That is a very, very scary figure.Therefore, what they were really worried about was that Zhao Changqing had spent all the property of the county government, which would eventually lead to inability to make ends meet, financial difficulties, and finally caused a series of turmoil.
This is also an important reason why these officials support He Wenxiu.
They need someone to hold Zhao Changqing's "runaway wild horse" and let Zhao Changqing "get back on the right path".
They believe that as a king, Zhao Changqing only needs to rule from the top down, and there is no need to use food and property to buy people's hearts and bribe the people.
this is not right.
Influenced by these officials, even Zhao Tingyu became suspicious of his father.And all of this is also determined by the general belief of the Song people that "national wealth is limited, more here, less there".
It's not that Zhao Changqing doesn't know.However, if he was still the Duke of Wancheng in the Song Dynasty, and there was an emperor on top, then he could argue with other courtiers in front of the emperor to prove that his words were correct.
But now he is the supreme leader of this fleet and the monarch in the hearts of those subjects, so he can't argue with He Wenxiu on this issue in front of everyone.
That's not something he can do in his current status.
All he can do is let time prove it to He Wenxiu!
There are many hurricanes in the Caribbean, and both islands and the Caribbean coast are hardest hit by hurricanes.The rain brought by the hurricane, coupled with the high summer heat, can easily cause a large-scale plague.Using this kind of lesson to teach He Wenxiu and other officials is more useful than what he said now.
Moreover, the technique of spring with dead wood can gather enough herbs in a short period of time, and practice can strengthen people's resistance.Even if there are casualties in the end, the casualties will be within an easily controllable range.
As a courtier, you can be kind-hearted and soft-hearted, but as a king, you must be cruel-hearted.
Whether it is him, Zhao Changqing, or He Wenxiu and other officials, they all need an opportunity to change.
Of course, Zhao Changqing will never tell anyone about these things. He still lives a life of luxury and enjoys the power and troubles brought by being the Duke of the county gracefully. He develops further relationships with women.
As the owner of the county mansion, all the women in the county mansion belong to Zhao Changqing in name, so Zhao Changqing can ask any woman in the county mansion to serve her bed.But in fact, many women hope to climb into Zhao Changqing's bed for the sake of prosperity and wealth, but Zhao Changqing has no interest in it.
He was, after all, the father of four children, all boys.He has no shortage of heirs, but he doesn't need to take a woman by his side at this time, to stimulate his eldest son and his courtiers to make himself unhappy by the way.
Bishop Fleury certainly didn't know any of this.He was busy wandering around the island, talking to various people, hoping to find out why the prince of the Far East was so prosperous and peaceful under his rule.
Coming out of Versailles, he knows how troublesome the government's work efficiency is.Unless you are powerful and powerful enough to directly issue orders to relevant personnel, it is very normal for a matter to be delayed for ten days and half a month.Therefore, even if the French side is imminent, he can only take it slowly.
This is one of them.
Second, it is naturally for his ideals and his career.
As a Roman Catholic cardinal, it is his vocation to spread the glory of the Lord to every corner of the world.But as tutor to the King of France, he was ashamed.Because France is so poor and backward.
Take Paris for example.In the era of Louis XIV, France was already the most powerful country on the European continent-of course, this is from the perspective of the army-but as the capital of France, the dirty environment of Paris, narrow and dense houses, The streets full of sewage and the disheveled people are telling everyone that this country is not as glamorous as it appears on the surface.
If he hadn't seen Crescent Island, Bishop Fleury could still say to himself that every country and every city in the world is like this, and the situation in Paris is completely normal.
But now that he saw Crescent Island, Bishop Fleury couldn't find a reason.
He can tell himself that London, England is just as stinky, and the rivers in London are also sewers and garbage dumps, but the streets on Crescent Island are clean, basically no rubbish can be seen, and women wear jewelry and gorgeous clothes. Skirts, skirts, cloaks, and cloaks were dragged around on the stone road, and they didn't care whether the skirts would get dirty or not.
In fact, not only the streets, but also the vegetable market.
Obviously it should be the place that is most likely to look dirty and messy, but on this island, it is also clean. If someone hadn't reminded him, he would have thought it was a flower shop!
Fresh vegetables, melons and fruits are placed on wooden shelves, and the ground is clean without any drops of water.
There is also a fresh fish product shop. Those aquatic products are kept in wooden tubs and barrels, or are kept iced. Even if there is water, it will quickly flow away along the sewer below.Therefore, there is at most some water in the fish shop, and the outside of the shop is still clean.
If it was just one place, Fleury could still tell himself that it was specially arranged for him to see.But these days, Fleury has traveled all over the island where he can go, even the small shops opened by the residents at the end of the street. What else can Fleury say?
In Paris, garbage can still be seen in the wealthy districts where millionaires gather, but in Crescent Island, there is no dust on the streets. If you are not afraid of fraying, you can drag the skirts on the streets for a whole day. , because the streets are very clean!
Fleury was dying of curiosity.He eagerly wanted to meet Zhao Changqing and ask him for advice on how to govern the country.
He now firmly believes that Zhao Changqing is the incarnation of Michael.Because deep down in his heart, only Michael would have such a kind heart, and only Michael would be so friendly to the people.
"I sincerely hope that Michael can accept the king's offering. Oh, Cheval, tell me, which piece of land should I dedicate to Michael?"
That evening, after returning from outside, Fleury took the map of France to ponder again.
Shevale was almost bored to death by him.
These days, he has to listen to it at least twice a day!
"Oh, my lord bishop, how do I know? If you want me to say, you can just spread out the map in front of that lord and let him choose for himself? Anyway, your bottom line is half of France."
When Cheval said this, there was even a bit of sarcasm in his tone.
If Fleury hadn't been a cardinal, he would never have been so polite.
Not wanting to, Fleury actually nodded: "This is indeed a good idea."
It doesn't matter if Michael takes a fancy to a certain noble's territory.If the nobleman is willing, he can exchange a piece of territory for him. If not, just say that he has colluded with the devil and confiscate the territory.
Fleury applauds his decision.
Although he is a rare dove in the Roman Catholic Church, as a politician and prime minister reserve, he has and knows how to use all the iron and blood methods that should be available.
Cheval originally just used these words to perfuse Fleury, he never thought that Fleury would take it seriously!What he didn't even expect was that the other party actually brought a map of France to meet the meritorious officer of the Ministry of Rites.
Fleury's request was very simple. He was ordered by the King of France to donate a large amount of land to Zhao Changqing. The only request was to see Michael's incarnation as soon as possible.
The few who were engaged in the work were dumbfounded when they learned of Fleury's request, and it took a while to react.
Fleury thought that the other party felt that his request was too much, so he had to reiterate that he brought a map of France, and Zhao Changqing could choose at will. His only request was to be able to meet Zhao Changqing and have a few words with Zhao Changqing.
With Fleury already like this, it is naturally impossible for these practitioners to continue to be perfunctory.They quickly spread the matter to Zhang Wenyuan, the meritorious officer of the Ministry of Rites. Zhang Wenyuan met Fleury specially, and then helped him spread the word.
Coincidentally, that day, a new play was rehearsed in the Liyuan under the Jiaofang Division. Zhao Changqing was listening to the play and getting in touch with his sons. After learning about Fleury's intentions, he was taken aback for a moment.
For Zhao Changqing, Fleury didn't come early, but late.
In this era, unless one is able to wield a sword like Zhao Changqing, the only way to get from France to the Caribbean is by boat.Fleury has been tossing at sea for so long, and has been left hanging on Crescent Island for so long, I am afraid that there is going to be a coup d'état in France.
If Louis XV really intended to give him land, then the downfall of Louis XV would do him no good.However, in view of the current situation in France, Zhao Changqing felt that nothing would happen to Louis XV, but the two regents before and after France, the family of the late Duke of Orleans and the current regent, the Duke of Bourbon and his family, may have Bad luck.
Thinking of this, Zhao Changqing also relaxed and summoned Fleury, the Roman Catholic cardinal, at the camellia feast on Crescent Island.
Camellia likes shade, but the Caribbean Sea is sunny, so it is more difficult and labor-intensive to serve than other flowers.It is also a unique ornamental flower in China, so it is definitely not recognized by Bishop Fleury.
But for Bishop Fleury, is this kind of flower that has never been seen important now?of course not.
Bishop Fleury was very straightforward, spreading the map of France on the ground as soon as he came up:
"Honorable Duke Michael, I am the envoy of King Louis XV of France, Cardinal Fleury. Here, on behalf of the King of France, I offer you a vast land. I only ask you to have mercy on the people of France."
Zhao Tingwan looked at the map below and said, "Are these all dedicated to my father?"
"No, I'm sorry, what I mean is, this is the map of France. Duke Michael can choose a piece of land as his territory. As long as it doesn't exceed half of it."
Zhao Tingwan whispered to his brothers: "What is Duke Michael?" "It's probably what these Westerners call their father. When the British king came last time, didn't the people under him call him that too?"" There is also someone called Prince Michael." "Father obviously doesn't have that name..."
Fleury blushed.He hastily took out another document from his pocket, and said, "In addition to the territory, the king is also very happy to offer the Blue Schönbrunn Palace."
Zhao Tingwan said: "Blue Schönbrunn Palace?"
Fleury quickly explained: "There are two Schönbrunn Palaces in Europe, one is located in Austria, and the other is the royal palace of the Kingdom of France. For the sake of distinction, the French one is called the Blue Schönbrunn Palace. Blue Schönbrunn Palace is also the palace second only to Versailles in France, and is famous for its beautiful scenery. I am sorry, but I don’t know how to call it, so I took the liberty to use the title Duke Michael.”
"It's okay." Zhao Changqing would not be angry for such a reason, "What do you want?"
"My lord, I just want to beg you, beg you to have mercy on the people of France, and drive out the devil for France..."
"I see. But you're late."
"How, how?"
"Don't get me wrong. What I mean is, you've been on the road too long, and the French have been driven to the brink of collapse by blindly carrying out witch hunts under fear."
"I beg your mercy."
Zhao Changqing sighed and asked the maid to hold the tray. Compared with the envelope for the British, there were two more white balls similar to tennis balls.
"Take it. Put these two on the tower, within three kilometers, the sunlight refracted by it can disperse evil. Also, there is a piece of paper inside," Zhao Changqing pointed to the envelope, "I once gave New King of England, just tear it open to the moon after sunset, and I will descend and cast [Praise of Light] to drive away evil."
"You haven't picked a territory yet."
Zhao Changqing patted Jin Jiang who was sitting in his arms: "You choose."
Jin Jiang ran over bouncingly and stood in the center of the map.
"What is this place?"
"That's the Limousin region."
"Just this place."
"However, this is a poor mountainous area."
"I don't want to take away anyone's home."
At that moment, Fleury thought that God was seeing his abacus clearly through the eyes of the other party!
That was originally his plan, and he never told anyone about it!The only one who knows his plan is God, besides himself!
Fleury couldn't help but cross himself.
It is indeed the right wing of God, God's most trusted right-hand man.
Throughout his life, he never dared to play tricks with Zhao Changqing, nor did he dare to tell lies to Zhao Changqing.
The author has something to say:
One zhang is three point three meters.Generally speaking, when we make long-sleeved shirts, if they are made to fit a little better, they are only one meter of cloth (mainly depending on the banner), so a meter of cloth is actually not a small amount.
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