Chapter 50 Treasures of Animals
Li Yuanai originally wanted to talk about the Ishimi silver mine, but then he thought that the Ishimi silver mine was the largest silver mine in Japan, and the number of silver mines stored was astonishingly large. From the late Warring States Period in Japan to the early Edo Period, a large amount of silver mines were exported to Japan. At that time, the silver output of the Ishimi silver mine alone accounted for one-third of the world's total silver output.
The surrounding daimyo, such as Yoshihiro Ouchi, Yoshitaka Ouchi, Yoshitaka, Nikoyo, Haruhiro, and Mori Mori, broke the head in order to compete for Ishimi Silver Mine.
Li Yuanai has played similar games and still has some understanding of them.
The gold and silver ores that Gao Xiangxuanli mentioned earlier did not have Shijian silver ore, and I think they had not discovered it yet.
Since you haven't discovered it, there is no need to say it out and give them a way out for nothing.
Maybe there is a chance to take it for yourself in the future.
Li Yuanai inexplicably thought.
As for the Kaiyuan Tongbao incident, Li Yuanai patted his chest and promised that he would make it happen with all his might.
This promotion of Kaiyuan Tongbao in Japan will inevitably stimulate Japan's economic and trade and make their transactions with Haidong more smooth. However, for the Tang Dynasty, the benefits are greater.
The most important thing is that if Japan uses Kaiyuan Tongbao as its main currency, it means that the economic lifeline is controlled by the Tang Dynasty.
How could Gao Xiangxuanli want to get Li Yuanai to be the dignified King of Henry? He really thought that he yearned for a paradise like island country like Japan, and accepted his opinions happily, and planned to report to Emperor Xiaode after returning to the country and let Zhi return the gift to thank him.
After a conversation, the host and the host can be said to be happy.
Before Gao Xiangxuanli left, Li Yuanai asked him to go to Japan, and explained his experiences and thought he was very interested.
In fact, I just want to know more so that I can get a trick.
Gao Xiangxuanli promised that even if the two places were thousands of miles apart, letters would definitely arrive.
Seeing that it was still early, Li Yuanai walked around the West Market again. As he walked, he suddenly smelled a stinking smell and found that he had reached the market for buying and selling animals.
Li Yuanai thought of the little rhizome in the palace. Goguryeo is leaning against Changbai Mountain and there are many rare and rare beasts. Why not buy one and make it happy?
Thinking of this, when I think of that innocent and cute smile, a faint smile appeared on my face. I strode into the livestock market regardless of the smell.
After walking for a hundred steps, a middle-aged man with a thin body and long hands and feet came up with a burly and strong man, and saluted respectfully: "Gomander greets His Highness, King Shang."
Li Yuanai said in surprise: "Do you recognize me?"
Gao Mande said: "I don't have this honor. My subordinate Wen Jingnan has the honor to meet His Highness in Chang'an."
The burly and strong man bowed and said, "In Pingkangfang, Caomin drank with Duke Lu's eldest son and met His Highness by chance."
Li Yuanai was surprised that this inconspicuous servant actually drank flower wine with Cheng Chumo, the eldest son of Cheng Yaojin, and should not be underestimated!
Cheng Chumo is the eldest son of the Cheng family, and his mother is the Cui family of Gaomen. He has a unique position among the second generation of Chang'an officials and is among the top ones. How could Wen Jingnan drink flower wine with him?
Gao Mande observed his words and answered his doubts: "I am engaged in the live beast business and started a rare animal business in Pyongyang. He transported the eagles, deer, lynx, dogs and other living things in the Central Plains from Haidong to Chang'an for sale, so he formed a bond with Duke Lu's eldest son."
Li Yuanai suddenly realized in her heart.
It was no more entertaining than later generations in ancient times.
There are only a few activities that can be played by the second generation of officials. The most popular one is to release eagles and chase dogs. A group of noble children take their pets to participate in the hunting.
The Tang Dynasty advocated martial arts, and the second generation of officials especially liked this.
In addition, the Tang Dynasty is in power, including cheetahs in the Western Regions, Tubo Mastiffs, and Northeast lynxes. All kinds of beasts can be bought in Chang'an.
Various second-generations compete with each other for their pets, which has led to huge business opportunities.
The second generation has never short of money. As long as there is a good product, they will spend a lot of money without blinking.
This makes profitable, so naturally someone is engaged in this industry.
Li Yuanai belonged to the second generation of the emperor, but he had to bet on sex. He only heard about this and did not dabble in it.
Cheng Chumo condescends to interact with Wen Jingnan, who is in a low position, and thinks he plans to get a good-looking pet from him first.
"Let me see if there are any ferrets of good quality? It's rare to come to Haidong. I plan to bring a pet back and give it to Princess Jinyang!" Li Yuanai did not hide his intentions. A Shang King and Li Shimin's little cotton-padded jacket, Princess Jinyang. He didn't believe that Gao Mande would not take out the best goods.
When Gao Mande heard this, he said, "The King of Shang is asking the right person. I don't know how many people are catching beasts and selling beasts in the east of the sea. I am the first and only one who has opened the East Capital of the Heavenly Dynasty and the West Capital Business Road. Good things from all directions will visit the shop and send them to the Heavenly Dynasty from the small shop connections. But I don't recommend that Your Highness give it to the princess Ferret..."
"Why?" Li Yuanai looked surprised. Ferrets are so cute.
Gaomand said respectfully: "Although the ferret looks beautiful, it is extremely afraid of heat. The summer heat in Chang'an is so hot that ferrets cannot bear it. And ferrets are like weasels, and they have a very heavy smell. Princess Jinyang is not suitable for her daughter."
Li Yuanai's mind appeared in his mind. Little Shizi was covered in the smell of a weasel and immediately shivered. If this is the case, his second brother had to pull out his skin and said hurriedly: "Then what do you have to recommend?"
Gaomand said respectfully: "Crane, we have the crane described in the Central Plains Books in Changbai Mountain, which is most suitable for giving to Princess Jinyang."
Li Yuanai immediately realized that it was a red-crowned crane and nodded, "Cranes have the meaning of nobility, beauty, etiquette, auspiciousness, longevity and nobleness, which is indeed suitable. Cranes are better in pairs. Let's go to your store and choose two with good looks. I have never raised cranes. You should have crane raising people and write down the things you pay attention to."
Gao Mande said: "Your Highness, you can give it to your Highness, not only the crane raising people, but also the crane slaves."
Li Yuanai was silent. In ancient times, the most valuable thing was often human life. He nodded and said, "Okay, I want it!"
He can't change the world, he can only help one, count one.
There are often wild birds and birds stranded in their own Bashui villa, including all kinds of wild cranes, and they are short of human care.
Follow yourself, at least you won’t treat him badly.
He followed Gao Mande to his shop. The shop was not big and inconspicuous, which made Li Yuanai think he had been fooled.
When Li Yuanai entered the house, he immediately discovered another world.
The shop looks inconspicuous outside, the interior is extremely vast, and the care is extremely clean, separated by one. The shops are all extremely rare animals, such as sika deer, sable, black stork, golden eagle, kite, goshawk, sparrow hawk, etc., all of which are of excellent quality.
Gao Mande introduced: "I don't do local business and compete with locals for business. Locals are too poor to make money. Hunters from all over the world have good things, so they come to my store to ask for the price before they go to other stores to sell. Your Highness came from Chang'an, which is not included."
Chapter completed!