Chapter 2150 The Flower War (58)

After dinner, Georgiana returned to the cabin alone, while Bonaparte continued to work on his "big business".

That's how career-oriented men are, they don't have that much time to spend with women.

As soon as she sat down at the table, she suddenly seemed to see another person sitting opposite her. His greasy hair hung down, covering most of his face like a curtain.

He actually spent a lot of time reading with her.

As soon as she turned to the page she just saw, Leila came in with black tea.

"Madam, let me read it to you." Leila said softly.

Georgiana handed the book to her, then held the black tea and lay on her side on the lounge chair.

The 17th century was a century of rapid development in Europe, due to the great geographical discoveries, the Industrial Revolution, and the development of science and technology.

In comparison, despite its vast territory, Russia was still a very closed-off serfdom country. In the early days of Peter the Great's reign, Russia was basically at the same stage as the Qing Empire in the early days of Kangxi's accession to the throne. However, as Peter the Great tried to establish contact with Europe,

Russia's industry has developed rapidly, and both the tsar and ordinary businessmen need new markets. This is the overall interest of the tsarist Russia.

Siberia stretches from the Ural Mountains in the west to the Yenisei River in the east. It is no exaggeration to say that it is an uninhabited land that stretches thousands of miles. The backward lifestyle, sparse population and cold climate make it the least developed region in the world.

And tea from China eventually became the key to developing Siberia.

Kyakhta means "the place with tea" in Mongolian. Following the signing of the "Treaty of Nerchinsk" in 1689, China and Russia signed the "Kyakhta Treaty" in 1727. The treaty stipulated that the Kyakhta River should be used as the

The Qing government built a Kyakhta market in the south, which Han merchants used to call "Business City".

Nick asked a Russian about his views on the Treaty of Nerchinsk. The other person believed that China attaches great importance to the recovery of Yaksa, and what the Russians want is the right to enter China for business. But whether it is war or trade,

The Qing court didn't want it, they just wanted to keep the border with Russia peaceful and uneventful.

The Treaty of Nerchinsk is a trade treaty in the eyes of the Russians. One Kyakhta is worth three provinces. The "Tea Road" is like a river carrying civilization, continuously flowing into the vast and primitive Siberia.

This land allowed the people in this land to make a living by hunting, river and fishing to be civilized.

However, just a small village in Kyaktu is not enough as a port. The increase in trade volume and the expansion of scale have made Kulun a new trading point. Kulun means "big temple" in Mongolian. The Chinese have a deep understanding of "catch the temple fair"

Enthusiasm made Russian businessmen see business opportunities. They entered BJ along the line of Kulum - naturalization - Zhangjiakou, and traded with cities along the way, gradually forming the Ku-Zhang Avenue.

In order to prevent recurrence of border disputes, the Qing court signed the "Treaty of Kyakhta" to prohibit Russian merchants from entering China's borders and from continuing to do business in Kulun and QQHE. Only the government has the right to send out caravans, but only one caravan can be sent out every three years.

to China.

The fur goods imported from Russia to the Qing Empire and the tea imported from the Qing Empire to Russia were both in large quantities. In addition, there were also silks, porcelain, tobacco, etc. "Xikou" is the common name for the Great Wall Pass to the west of Datong, and to the south of the Killing Pass is

Eight Banners garrison. Shanxi has been a populous province since the early Ming Dynasty. It has been the norm for hundreds of years to have more people and less land. Many people in Shaanxi make a living and go out to the "Xikou" to do business.

Although there were strict laws prohibiting Han people from leaving the fortress, the Han people negotiated with the Mongols and allowed them to purchase and sell goods on their behalf. At the same time, because of the war with Galdan, some Shanxi merchants prospered by providing logistical support for the Qing army, such as

Dashengkui, Yuan Shengde, etc. Rare animal and plant medicinal materials, such as velvet antlers, deer fetuses, bear paws, musk, etc., could bring huge profits, and there used to be trade competition.

In addition, there are seven kinds of "special supply" materials: Lama temples need gold and silver to make ritual instruments, sutra boards, custom-made brocade robes for Mongolian nobles and living Buddhas, hats and boots, snuff bottles, jewelry and luxury goods, books, and hardwood furniture.

And valuable furnishings, such as clocks, high-end furs, including "fine skins" such as mink, fox, wolf, bear, bun, lynx, etc.

Their piety towards Buddhism made the lamas believe that high-quality wood such as sandalwood and rosewood is needed for carving sutras, and only birch wood is used for printing "Lunda". This business model is called "temple economy".

A few companies simply cannot fill such a large market, but free competition may destroy the business philosophy of "harmony and wealth" believed by Shanxi merchants. At the same time, the Qing court also had the political need to use trade to control Mobei, and then there were twelve companies

The "Jiashou" composed of Shanxi merchants elected one person on a rotating basis every month. As the temporary agent of the Kulun Chamber of Commerce, they cooperated with the Kulun Minister of the Qing court to handle internal disputes among merchants, negotiate with the local living Buddhas of Kulun and the Mongolian princes, and report to the Qing court.

Report sensitive information about Mobei.

The Kulun Minister of Affairs was established in the 26th year of Qianlong's reign to manage Mongolian commercial affairs, as well as Han merchants in Kyaktu and other places. Generally, Manchus served as chief officials, with Mongolian princes and Taiji as assistants. The first Mongolian assistant was Ruiduan.

Dorzi's father, Sance Dorzi.

Princesses and princes' daughters don't want to go to Mongolia, so there is a distinction. The salary silver and satin to go to Mongolia is twice or more than that in Beijing. The dowry in Beijing is halved. The children born, if they are princesses, will be married to Manchus.

In the internal banner family, the son of the noble family cannot be given a title based on the identity of the biological mother. The son of a Mongolian prince who marries alone can be given a title.

A Gu Lun princess has an annual salary of 1,000 taels of silver and 30 pieces of satin. Her forehead is only 300 taels and 10 pieces of satin. With the consumption level in BJ City, this amount of money is completely insufficient, let alone a county like the prince's daughter.

Your annual salary is only 40 taels, and your consort is even less - none.

In this case, the princes-in-law would find ways to make money. Generally, they would have some official position, usually as palace guards, or as governors, and doing business in Kulun was undoubtedly the most profitable.

Compared with the deserted Xilinjueluo family, the Dorji family was obviously much livelier. The red silk on the door of the princess's house had not yet been taken down, and the joy of a newlywed was everywhere.

In folklore, the prince-in-law is always a very handsome number one scholar. In fact, only the real number one scholar refuses to be a prince-in-law. If it were not for the fact that there was a famine in his hometown, Juren would have wanted to turn around and leave.

He is a "scholar", but compared to doing physical work, he still chooses to be a teacher, and whether others are willing to let him be a teacher is still a question.

The father of this county prince once took classes with the princes in the upper study room, which means that he may also go to the upper study room in the future. The main reason for seeking tutors is because he has just arrived in the capital and is not familiar with local customs. Besides, except for the county prince himself

, he also brought over a few "scientists". These are the long-term followers of the county king, and they are also the "face" of the county king in the future. The family style of a family mainly depends on their servants.

Yunduan Dorji's father is already dead, which is why he ascended the throne at the age of 16. He died in the forty-third year of Qianlong's reign. Three years later, in the forty-sixth year of Qianlong's reign, Yunduan Dorji was born.

marry.

The Qing court advocated filial piety, and perhaps these Manchu Jurchens changed the Mongols.

"What's wrong?" Georgiana asked.

"I don't understand?" Leila asked confused.

"What don't you understand?"

Leila seemed unable to express herself.

Only then did she realize that Leila was only sixteen years old, the same age as the newlyweds in "Nick Polo's" travels.

"Have you read Rousseau's On the Origin of Inequality of Man?" Georgiana asked.

Leila shook her head.

"I don't want you to read it now, you are too young, but I can tell you that there are two kinds of people in Rousseau's book. One kind uses force to force others to submit to their rule, and robs others of their power.

They live in caves, rob them of their fruits and prey, and don’t know what trade is. There is also a kind of people who seem to be in a primitive state. They have no distinction between good and bad, good and evil. Unless these words are understood in a physiological sense, for these people

What is beneficial to people’s survival is called good, and what is harmful to these people’s survival is called evil.”

"I still don't understand, ma'am," Leila said.

"Do you know the story of the serpent who tempted Eve to swallow the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden?" Georgiana asked.

"Know."

"Before Adam and Eve swallowed the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, human beings did not distinguish between good and evil. But after eating the fruit, they understood that if it were possible, I would like to be a girl for the rest of my life. Like you, I will always be 16

Years old, and the protection of parents." Georgiana said with some envy, "So before you are ready, don't think too much, a person's childhood is short."

Leila did not say "I have grown up", she lowered her head and continued reading.

Georgiana took a sip of the steaming tea and let out a long sigh.
Chapter completed!