Chapter 811 Such a travel companion, prosperity is in sight

Author: Linglinghou

Chapter 811 Such a travel companion, prosperity is in sight

During one or two days on the ferry, Zhou Peigong met many travel companions. But in terms of understanding, he still knows the most about the left and right shops and the opposite side.

The traveler in the shop on his left was two cousins ​​who worked as booksellers in Wuchang. This time he went to Nanjing to study and made a book with several novel authors.

"Thanks to the court's implementation of three years of compulsory primary schools and the establishment of literacy classes and night schools in various places. Nowadays, there are many people who are literate in my wise mind.

In addition, the lives of ordinary people have improved, and they have no shortage of food and clothing, so they will find some fun in life. In terms of fun, nothing is more affordable than reading books and newspapers.

This newspaper can help you understand the world's major events and interesting news from all over the world without leaving home. A good book makes people feel as if they are experiencing another life, and they are deeply moved by the sorrows and joys.

Therefore, since the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, our bookseller's business has become easier and easier.

We brothers originally just inherited our ancestral property and ran an ordinary bookstore in Wuchang. In recent years, we have opened branch store in Hankou, Hanyang, Hanchuan, Xiaogan, Huangpi, Huanggang and even Qizhou."

"Oh, those two are big bosses." Zhou Peigong flattered.

As for the term boss, it has been heard from the south in recent years and has become very popular.

"Just an ordinary bookseller, I can't be considered a big boss." Cousin Tang Yuzhang said humbly, but he couldn't hide his complacency on his face.

"As far as I know, don't booksellers usually print books themselves? Why do you have to go to Nanjing to get a book?" Zhou Peigong didn't know the booksellers industry and couldn't help asking curiously.

Tang Yuzhang said: "We mainly print ourselves, but some books cannot be printed in Nanjing.

For example, the latest version of the provincial examination, the selected collection of liberal arts test points, the journal "Natural Science" hosted by the Ming Academy of Natural Sciences, and the collection of special issues of natural sciences of the Ming Pao period.

This type of book, one is that we cannot print without obtaining copyright. Secondly, customers often like to buy good quality books from Nanjing, and they are happy even if it is more expensive.

In order to enrich the books, we have to go to Nanjing to get books every once in a while."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Peigong couldn't help but ask: "Do you two take this Yangtze River ferry every time you go to Nanjing?"

"Haha," Tang Yuzhang smiled, "To be honest, although the Yangtze River Ferry has been out for a year or two, it is the first time we brothers have sat back.

After all, even if we only count the boat tickets for me, it will cost 40 yuan to travel around the clock.

If we bring more books, we have to pay a more shipping fee, which is actually a bit unpaid.

This time, there were mainly several good novels in Nanjing. We rushed to meet with the author and wanted to discuss the copyright.

Speaking of which, although the bookstore business is booming now, if there are few serial novels that can be produced, it will be difficult to go further..."

These two booksellers were very talkative, so Zhou Peigong talked the most with them. As for the right-hand shop and the opposite door, they talked less.

A rich young man lives in the shop with his right hand. He takes a "susman" dressed as a man, saying that he went to Nanjing to visit a friend.

But in Zhou Peigong's opinion, the "little servant" did not look like a serious person, but like the former You Yingying.

The so-called Youying is a kind of brothel woman. It is said that the first person in the Ming Dynasty newspaper, Liu Rushi, is the head of the News Department. After escaping from the Love Tower for his own business, he once served as Youying for several years.

This type of wandering belle used to be the name of making friends, and specializes in getting along with high-ranking officials, talented men, and rich families. This can not only enhance fame, but also choose people to marry them.

Of course, as You Ying's identity, she can only be a concubine, and there are very few who can be Qian Qianyi's second wife like Liu Rushi.

Since the imperial court issued a "ban on prostitutes" and prohibited the Ming Dynasty women from being prostitutes, these gurglings have disappeared for several years. However, in recent years, many provinces such as friends, maids, servants, etc. have appeared around some people.

However, Zhou Peigong was just a guess about the relationship between this rich son and his "boy" and there was no evidence. Perhaps it was because he was born charming and not like a good family?

Speaking of which, this rich young man originally wanted to book the private room upstairs, but unfortunately he came late and the tickets for the private room were sold out.

As for the family background of the rich young man, he said he was a landlord from Hunan and took out to contract some local mines.

From the performance of this rich young man, we can see that although the landlords of the Ming Dynasty were not as good as before and their power was not as good as before, they were still much richer than ordinary people.

Two middle-aged people lived next door to Zhou Peigong.

One is a literati and a teacher. He wants to teach at the middle school in Songjiang Prefecture, and his words and demeanors are quite elegant. However, in his words, he vaguely complained that the emperor did not attach enough importance to Confucianism, so Zhou Peigong did not dare to accept his words.

The other one is a soldier, and the person Zhou Peigong is most interested in, named Wang Jinbao.

This person's family is an official of a hundred households in the hereditary garrison in Gansu. He originally became the actual landlord because of embezzling the land of the garrison in his garrison, and his life was very good.

However, when Zi abolished the garrison and investigated the land in the world, Wang Jinbao's family not only became nothing, but his old father was also sentenced to prison.

Wang Jinbao was unwilling to accept it, so he joined the Gansu garrison army and wanted to change his destiny by making meritorious contributions.

In the end, he did make some contributions in the Western War a few years ago and was promoted to the lieutenant of the Gansu garrison army for his merits.

The Western Regions were the place where the Ming Empire used its strength in recent years. Wang Jinbao thought that he could continue to participate in other battles, continue to make contributions, and even be awarded titles in the future.

Unexpectedly, when the Military Affairs Council adjusted the positions of garrison generals in various places, he transferred him to the Hubei garrison army.

Hubei is now located in the center of the Ming Empire, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. At most, some people fled to the mountains and forests after committing crimes, and needed garrison troops to send people to chase and suppress them.

Therefore, the Hubei garrison army only has one town left, and they are usually stationed in important places. In addition to practicing and practicing martial arts, they can't find any opportunity to make contributions.

Wang Jinbao couldn't stand it after being transferred for half a year.

It happened to be learned from the newspaper that the court granted four vassal kings to America, so he, like Zhou Peigong, took leave to apply for the recruitment, hoping to join the personal army of Ding or Yong, and at least become an intermediate general. Fortunately, America

Make achievements.

Although Zhou Peigong was quite interested in Wang Jinbao and even made an appointment to go to Nanjing to apply for the recruitment together, he did not talk much with Wang Jinbao.

One thing is that Wang Jinbao himself has little words.

Secondly, when talking, I always like to say that it was because of my poor background that I was transferred to Hubei to "superbate" by the Military Affairs Council.

Although Zhou Peigong himself complained about some aspects of the court, he did not dare to have a close relationship with such people who liked to criticize the court - he was afraid of being implicated.

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Five days later, the ferry was parked at Nanjing Pier.

When Mr. Zhou Pei walked to the deck, he was immediately shocked by the vastness and prosperity of the pier.

Zhang Sheng, the rich young master, smiled and said, "This is just a wharf in the west of Nanjing. There are two civilian wharfs and a military wharf when you go east."

After saying that, he ignored the strange gazes of the people around him and pulled the "soldier" out of the boat.

Wang Jinbao slapped Zhou Peigong on the shoulder from behind and almost lie down on Zhou Peigong.

"I said Xiao Zhou, how could you be stunned? Get off the boat."

Zhou Peigong glanced at Wang Jinbao and said, "President Wang had been to Nanjing before?"

Wang Jinbao shook his head, "I haven't been here. What's wrong?"

"Don't Wang Barbarian think the prosperity in front of him is very shocking?"

Wang Jinbao said: "It's quite shocking, but I still like the Qinghai prairie more. The shock of the galloping horses is so exciting."

After saying that, Wang Jinbao also walked off the ship.

Zhou Peigong hurriedly followed.

Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty and the people all respected the soldiers more. Wang Jinbao was the chief officer of the garrison army, so he would definitely not suffer any losses after following him.

First update.

[Wang Jinbao was one of the "Four Generals of Hexi" famous generals of the Qing Dynasty. The four generals of Hexi are: Zhang Yong, Zhao Liangdong, Wang Jinbao, and Sun Sike. Among them, Sun Sike was a member of the Zhengbai Banner of the Han army, and this article has been incorporated into the Eight Banners.]

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