NCCnovel Chapter 209: Opening of the Market
Chapter 209: Opening of the Market
A pure dew wind blew in the capital city.
Even the emperor had heard about it and asked Eunuch Deng to come and inquire about it.
After all, several concubines in the harem had heard that he was here.
It was said that Marquis Ning'an had made a pure dew, and they really wanted it.
Shen Tang originally only wanted to do business with the wealthy families in Beijing, but he didn't expect the emperor to come and ask about it.
I could only take out a few bottles to give to the emperor, no more.
Moreover, this matter spread among the people.
After all, the long procession and carriages that day were a rare sight.
The Tangji business outside the city has gained a reputation in the capital.
While the pure dew was on fire, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue had also negotiated with the Beidi delegation on trade matters between Beidi and Daqi.
A market will be opened on the border of Da Qi, and goods from Da Qi and Bei Di will be traded at the market.
However, merchants who want to trade in the market must have trading permits issued by their respective governments, and the traded goods must also be registered with the government.
In addition, Beidi had purchased a batch of grain from Daqi and agreed that when the Beidi delegation left the capital, the court would escort them to the border.
In addition, the Prince of Beidi also purchased a large amount of tea and porcelain.
He even patronized Shen Tang's shop.
June.
When the Northern Di envoys left Beijing, Liu Wendong was among the officers accompanying them in delivering food.
When Shen Tang learned the news, he also understood that this was special care given by Emperor Jing.
Originally, for such a major event as trade between the two countries, it would not be the turn of fifth-rank officers to accompany them. At least third-rank generals would be required.
After the imperial court announced the opening of trade, many merchants waited and watched.
After all, this is the first time that Da Qi has done business with the Northern Di people, and it is still unknown what the situation will be.
Shen Tang sent a message to the head of the Tao family in Jiangnan.
Shen Tang had tasted Tao family's tea before. Although he didn't understand it, he thought it tasted very good.
It’s not easy to sell in Da Qi, so it’s better to sell it to the Beidi people.
The Tao family is now the royal cotton merchant, and with the support of Shen Tang, the trade documents were quickly approved.
Some of this year's new tea was still stored in the Tao family's warehouse. Borrowing the Wu family's ship, the head of the Tao family personally brought two ships of tea to Beijing.
The border area also gradually prospered.
Because the imperial court also designated a special law for the border.
Half of the taxes paid by merchants at the border within ten years will be used for border construction.
The Northern Di delegation took half a month to reach the border with food.
The King of Beidi had already sent people with cattle and sheep early on, both for support and to exchange supplies.
The mutton of Beidi is more delicious and less smelly than that of Daqi.
Therefore, when these hundreds of sheep were transported to the capital, the price was extremely high!
Shen Tang was rewarded with two by Emperor Jing.
So he waved his hand and decided to have roasted whole lamb tonight!
The Liu family was invited to come to the Ning'an Marquis Mansion, and Liu Wendong and Liu Heng even volunteered to slaughter the sheep.
The father and son were quick and efficient and had cleaned up the sheep in no time.
On the way back to the capital from Beidi, the sheep became a little thinner, but the taste was not affected at all.
Shengjing was a bit hotter in July, but it was far less lively than the backyard of the Ning'an Marquis' Mansion.
Liu even took out Shen Tang's secret thirteen-spice seasoning, and the entire backyard was filled with the aroma of roasted whole lamb.
The skin is golden in color, and most of the fat has been squeezed out by charcoal grilling.
"This Ning An Hou must be eating lamb! Why does it smell so good?"
"Oh, this smells so good!"
Living around Shen Tang is almost a life of hardship for everyone.
But they are all well-known figures, so they naturally cannot lose face just for a bite of food.
Shen Tang roasts lamb, so they roast it too!
The sun sets late in the west, but the air still has a hint of summer heat.
The roasted whole lamb paired with the fine wine brought by Liu Wendong is really pleasant!
Shen Tang sat in the yard, looking at the smiles on Liu, Shen Dashan and other people's faces, and suddenly felt that her life seemed to be somewhat satisfied.
Liu Wendong wanted to pour a glass of wine for Shen Tang, but was stopped by Liu.
"It's my fault. My niece is so amazing that I almost forgot she's a girl. It's my uncle's fault!"
After saying that, he looked at Liu and Shen Dashan and smiled.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they sat in the courtyard and expressed their thoughts under the influence of alcohol.
"Now that Beidi has agreed to trade, I believe there will be peace for quite some time."
Liu Wendong spoke.
"This is a good thing. There will be no fighting on the border, and the people will live and work in peace. Such a life is so wonderful. My uncle has worked hard outside these years, and it just so happens that he has time to spend with my aunt."
"Yeah, what are we, the Ning'an Marquis, going to do next?"
Liu Wendong jokingly spoke.
Shen Tang looked at the crescent moon in the sky and said lightly:
"I'll have to go back to Jiangnan after a while. My cotton has probably bloomed by now."
The days in the capital did not make Shen Tang forget Jiangnan.
She was born in Jiangnan, and the capital was where she made her mark, but that was her base.
When everyone heard this, the trace of drunkenness disappeared.
"If you want to go back to Jiangnan, then I'll go back with you."
Liu spoke immediately without any hesitation.
Shen Dashan also sat up straight.
Shen Tang waved his hand, his eyebrows curved.
"Father and mother will stay in the capital and help me guard the Ning'an Marquisate. I will come back when the cotton is ripe."
Liu and Shen Dashan looked worried.
"Don't worry, Dad and Mom, I'll bring some help. Uncle, I'll ask you to take care of the house. Dad and Mom are unfamiliar with the place, so they can only rely on you, uncle."
Liu Wendong agreed.
His niece is going to do great things, so he is naturally willing to help her.
"But, before going to Jiangnan, there is one more thing to do."
When she left Jiangnan, she promised her aunt Shen Qingqing to find a teacher for Shen Yan.
Now that all the tasks at hand have been completed, it is time to find a teacher for Ayan.
In addition, the family will hire a female teacher to teach Wanwan.
If possible, Shen Tang even wanted everyone around him to attend classes and learn to read.
The best academy in the capital, apart from the Imperial College, is the Bailu Academy.
The Imperial College was an academy for the children of the powerful and influential in the court. Although there were some uneducated children, the students who came from well-off families could not resist the Imperial College. Although they were naughty, they were well-educated.
After completing studies at the Imperial College, one can be directly granted an official position without having to take the imperial examination.
Almost all students at Bailu Academy took the imperial examinations. Since its founding, Bailu Academy has produced two top-ranking scholars and dozens of top-ranking scholars, making it a prestigious academy in the Great Qi Dynasty.
Shen Tang first visited Bailu Academy. After all, it was the Imperial College. With her current status, she could send Shen Yan in.
Early the next morning, Shen Tang took Shen Yan to visit Bailu Academy.
The headmaster of Bailu Academy admired Shen Tang very much. When he heard that Shen Tang was coming, he actually entertained him personally.