Chapter 272
In Dong Ping's living room in Beiwu Town, Dong Ping sat in the middle with a smile on his face. He held his hands to the guests and said, "Mr. Meng is from a wealthy family in Yingchang Prefecture. Who in the state respects me? Come today, our house will be full of glory!"
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Member Meng said: "You are from a wealthy family in Tangzhou, and the two families had contacts in the past. It is really aggrieved that you were forced by Wang Xiaolie to come to Beiwu Town. I have news that soon, Mr. Liu Yu of Jinan Prefecture will ask for help."
Ascending the throne as emperor. I have an acquaintance who is on good terms with the Liu family. If I tell you when the time comes, it will definitely be of infinite benefit. The current difficulty is only temporary, so don't worry about it."
Dong Ping said: "Executive member, please don't be angry if I tell you something. Liu Yu called himself the emperor because he was established by the Jin people. After all, we are people of the Song Dynasty, so it's better to stay away from him. Dong occupies a county and has hundreds of people under his command. Why bother?"
It depends on other people’s faces!”
Member Meng said: "We all understand the truth. But when we live in this world, we always have to dress, eat, and feed our families. How can we waste it for one breath? You are really powerful in Wuyang County. But which big power can't see it?
If you like it, just send an army to suppress it. It is inevitable that there will be no one behind you to support you. Brother, think twice!"
Dong thought for a while and said: "It would be good if Liu Yu supported me. However, I can't surrender to him, it's just a shame! He can't send people to me to disrupt my business. Also, I can't surrender to him.
I will distribute the food and salary here."
Meng Yuan said: "Of course it is! Liu Xianggong ruled a lot of land, how could your county be missed?"
Dong Ping nodded: "A person with such a big heart can do great things!"
After chatting for a few more words, Yuan Meng said: "Now there is something that I would like to trouble Yuanwai."
When Dong Ping heard this, he understood in his heart that Yuan Meng was a big shot in Yingchang Prefecture. How could he come to him for nothing? He must have a purpose. Although Yingchang Prefecture is a state city, after many wars, the population of the city is less than a thousand households.
, it would be better to make things prosperous under your own rule. Don’t listen to what Yuan Meng said was so lively, it was just a bluff.
After thinking about it, Dong Ping said: "The world is difficult now and everything is difficult to do. I wonder what Yuanwai is doing? If I can do it, I will do my best. If I can't do it, there is nothing I can do."
Member Meng said: "It's a small thing, it's a small thing! The Fourth Prince's army came across the border a few days ago and asked for a lot of money and food. I am a big family in the state, so naturally I made a lot. I thought the Fourth Prince had a battle with Wang Xiaolie in Luoyang.
, did not gain the upper hand and led the army to Shaanxi, and we were at peace. A few days ago, we asked for some women to serve in the camp. How can there be young women in Yingchang Fucheng now? Those Jurchens
They were so vicious that they wanted to kill my family! There was no other way, so I tried to persuade them, and they agreed to spare my family as long as they had ten young women."
Dong Ping looked unhappy after hearing this: "Executive members cherish their families, don't I?"
Member Meng waved his hand hurriedly: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! How could I want your family? I heard that there are many prostitutes gathered in Beiwu Town, not far from the pier. These people have no shame.
Wouldn’t it be good to give them some money and let them enter Jinying?”
After hearing this, Dong Ping lowered his head and thought for a while. He raised his head and looked at Yuan Meng, but did not speak.
Mr. Meng understood the idea and said: "I will give ten guans to a woman! Ten women are one hundred guans! Of course, the young ones must be young!"
Dong Ping said: "A person only has ten guan of money. This price is too low."
"When is this? Outside the Yuan Dynasty, in some disaster-stricken areas, a meal can be exchanged for a young lady! Compared to the past, a young woman cost dozens of guan, or even more. Now everyone has enough to eat, and the price
Of course it’s lower!”
Dong Ping looked at Member Meng and said nothing, obviously because he thought the price was low.
Member Meng had no choice but to grit his teeth and said: "Okay, fifteen guan for a woman! No more, I really can't take it out!"
Dong Ping nodded fiercely: "Just fifteen guan! Ten people, 150 guan! I'm going to say something ugly first. I'll hand over the money. If you can't hand over the money, it will be difficult for you in Beiwu Town, except for Meng."
out!"
Member Meng waved his hands hurriedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, I know it well. Who doesn't know what kind of person Mr. Dong is?"
Dong Ping didn't waste any time, and asked his servants to take Yuan Meng outside to rest. He also ordered a tribesman to capture ten young women. Before leaving, he gave special instructions, as long as they are young, the more beautiful they are, the more beautiful they will be.
If you want to stay, you will have to rely on them to make money in the future.
Luan Qingshan headed south first, and arrived at Beiwu Town the next day. He stayed at an inn and fell asleep. The next morning, he went to the breakfast stall and ordered a bowl of spicy soup and a pound of fried dough sticks. From there he slowly
Eat slowly while observing the surroundings.
There are two places that are most famous for the spicy soup that will be famous throughout the world. One is Beiwudu and the other is Xiaoyao Town in Xihua. This time can only be regarded as the prototype of spicy soup. It is different from that of later generations, but the taste is also delicious. (
Note: Xiaoyao Town is another name at this time. It appears in the book in order to compare with the nearby Beiwu Town.)
After filling his stomach, Luan Qingshan basically saw the situation in Beiwu Town. This town was very prosperous, with shops concentrated near the dock and divided into several districts according to different industries. There were all kinds of goods selling, inns and pubs.
Wandering around the town, Luan Qingshan paid attention to the town's defenses. The Dong family's mansion is located in the center of the town. There are high walls around the house, like a castle. Apart from the Dong family's mansion, there are no other facilities. To attack here, the best way is
, that is, inserted directly into the center.
As I was walking, I suddenly saw a group of people gathered in front of me. They were making a lot of noise and I didn't know what they were doing there.
Luan Qingshan walked forward and saw a man standing in the crowd. He put his hands on his hips and shouted loudly: "What a blessing for you! The officials have ordered that ten young women are needed to work at home. As long as they go, they will be well fed and clothed."
In addition, there is monthly salary! If you want to go, register your name here, first come, first served! If you come late, you will only regret going!"
Opposite this man, there were many women standing, old, young, beautiful and ugly, of all kinds. The clothes and fabrics they wore were very cheap, but they were dressed up in a fancy way. Some women used cheap powder to wipe their faces as white as
It looks like a wall, and you can hardly tell what it looks like.
Luan Qingshan was confused and asked the person on the side: "What do those women do? They look weird!"
The man looked Luan Qingshan up and down and said with a smile: "Is this your first time in Beiwu Town? It's a man's ecstasy, the best place in Beiwu Town! It's only lively here at night!"
After hearing this, Luan Qingshan understood what these people were doing. They were doing this kind of business, either in high-end restaurants or other places, where the women were worth every penny and their eyes were higher than the top. The men were spending money there like water, spending thousands of dollars, and they were so arrogant.
.Either in places like this, the prices are the lowest. Men spend the least money and do the simplest things.
No need to ask about that man, he was the one sent by Dong Ping. Dong Ping didn't want to pay, he just wanted to say a few nice words, and many people would follow him.
At this moment, a man hurriedly got off a boat and ran over quickly. Regardless of other people's opinions, he came to a young woman and whispered: "Don't listen to this man's nonsense! Today there is a Meng from the state.
Outside the Yuan Dynasty, I want ten women to work as camp prostitutes in Jinying. I would like to buy fifteen guans each from Dong Ping, and Dong Ping will send someone to deceive you! Follow me and take a boat to the other side of the Ru River. We have the skills.
Chapter completed!