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48. Invigorate the market

At this time, the population was quite sparse, mainly because too many people died when the previous dynasties changed.

After Emperor Gaozu founded the Tang Dynasty in the early years, because the world was relatively peaceful, it was natural that the country ushered in a peak of birth. The children born in those years, who have grown up to now, are basically in their teens.

In many families, children in their teens are already an important labor force in the family. If the adults at home cannot support it, they even have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of establishing a family.

The grandparents and grandsons of this pair of pear sellers are surnamed Shen, from Pingyi County. The old man went to the battlefield in his early years and suffered a lot of pain. Now his body is basically broken. Both his son and daughter-in-law are not healthy people.

After paying the tax this year, there was not much money left. I just happened to hear that there were many merchants in Lishi County. Someone had brought pears to him before. After selling them for a good price, they also brought the cart of pears.

Weng Shen originally had two sons. The eldest son never came back after he went to the battlefield. In order to protect his youngest son, the old man made up his mind and personally discounted one of his youngest son's legs just to prevent him from going to the battlefield.

In those years, many people evaded conscription and labor service in this way. Everyone called the traitors who saved them from labor service. In fact, even now, there are still people who use this method to avoid the overly heavy taxes and labor service for them, because disabled people do not have to pay rent and mediocre service, that is, they do not have to take care of households. This situation occurs all over the country, and it is not just them.

Luo Yong had only seen the first time he saw the grandparents and grandchildren, and he couldn't know that much. He just felt that the old man in the corner looked too desolate, and the young man had too many heavy things that people of this age should have.

"Do you have pear seedlings to sell?" Luo Yong saw that his pears were good, so he naturally had the idea of ​​buying pear seedlings. Most of the five hectares of land he had just obtained were slopes, so it was appropriate to plant some fruit trees.

"There are also saplings, do you want to buy them?" The young man also felt a little happy when he heard that Luo Yong wanted to buy pear seedlings.

"I want to buy it." Luo Yong rubbed his cheeks and said, "It's too cold here. Let's go to the Qinji soup cake shop to talk about it slowly. I want all these pears."

"..." The old man raised his head to look here, and his eyes were full of guards under his broken hat.

In his early years, he went to the battlefield and visited many places. He had seen all kinds of hell on earth, so he was also very cautious about people.

If someone else was outside before, and for no reason, suddenly said he wanted to invite him to the soup cake shop to eat, he would definitely not go there. Don’t let the soup cake be eaten by himself, but he asked someone to cook it. This is not an exaggeration. When the year is not good, there is no food everywhere, and there are also things to eat people. Some people will be addicted to it after eating it. Such people are also very dangerous in such a peaceful environment today.

"I am Luo Sanlang of Xipo Village, and the old man can trust me as much as possible." Luo Yong was also very familiar with such eyes. Only those who have seen the darkness in this world will have such a guard against people.

"Oh, it's Luo Sanlang." The old man nodded, and his face was a little dazed, as if he finally realized that it was no longer the war-torn era. The Qinji Soup and Cake Shop had obviously been to it before. It was a serious food shop and the business was quite prosperous.

The three of them went to the Qinji soup cake shop. When Qin Wuniang saw that Luo Yong was coming, she was driving a donkey cart. She quickly asked her nephew to drive the donkey cart to the backyard cafeteria, and she led Luo Yong and the other three to a low table on the kang in the store.

Most of the shops in Lishi County now have earthen kangs on them. In this Qinji soup cake shop, there are two rows of large kangs in the entrance, one row on the left and one row on the right, and several small tables are placed on the head of the kang, and each table is equipped with several straw mats next to it.

"What are you eating?" Qin Wuniang greeted warmly.

"Don't miscellaneous noodles with mutton soup, okay?" Luo took off his shoes and sat cross-legged, and asked the two grandparents on the opposite side.

"Yes." The young man was a little restrained, but the old man was calm, but he didn't like to take care of others.

"Okay." Qin Wuniang then went to prepare food for the three of them.

There were three or four other guests in the store. Most of the people in Lishi County knew Luo Sanlang, so they said hello to him. Luo Yong also greeted others with a smile.

"Sanlang, have you heard that?" A middle-aged uncle came to this place on the table next to him.

"What's the matter?" Luo Yong asked him.

"I heard that there were also Yan'erfeis on Henan Road." The man said worriedly.

Since the Heng family and his son started to trade with Yan'erfei, they were much more lively in Lishi County than before, and many foreign merchants came and went here. If the limelight was snatched away by those from Henan Province in the future, wouldn't they have to return to their original deserted appearance? After seeing the excitement, they felt very depressed when they thought of the past.

"But those Qian brothers?" Shandong Province in the 21st century also belonged to Henan Road at this time, but many local people still regard themselves as Qilu.

"I don't know." He just heard from the news, not knowing it thoroughly: "But, since the previous dynasty opened the canal, there was a waterway from Henan Road to Chang'an City. I heard that the terrain was flat and flat, unlike the many big and small mountains on our side, and the transportation was much more developed."

"They do theirs, and they are not afraid." This kind of thing was originally expected. For a person who grew up in the 21st century, it is simply too common to compete.

At this time, the mutton soup was also on. Luo Yong picked up the stone pottery bowl and carefully blew some hot soup beside the bowl. He slowly drank it into his mouth and swallowed it. He felt that the pores on his body were about to open. Sure enough, this cold day was to drink mutton soup.

"Why aren't you afraid?" The young man opposite Luo Yong asked at this time.

"Although his transportation is convenient, in terms of distance, we are closer to Chang'an City." Luo Yong took another sip of hot soup and said, "I guess the Yanerfei they gave birth to will go to the Jiangnan area in the future."

"Sanlang's words are reasonable." Several people in the restaurant agreed at this time. They were also concerned and confused. When Luo Yong said this, he thought about it. Even if he had such a big pot of rice, even if he held it firmly in his arms, he would not be able to finish it.

"The Jiangnan area is also rich, and it is a pity to ask them to take away those businesses." One of the older ones said regretfully at this time.

"It's not a pity, that's all about time." Luo Yong smiled and said, "Besides, even if everyone in the world comes to our Lishi County to buy Yan'erfei, we can't build so many cars, let him go."

"It makes sense."

"Worry about what those people do."

"Eat for dinner." Everyone agreed again.

"If there is another day when Pingyi Dinghu and other places, what should you do?" At this time, the boy opposite asked again. The question this time was really a bit sharp. As a person from Pingyi County, he dared to ask such questions here, and he was not afraid that others would think he was provoking it.

"This transaction is like the water in the pool. It will definitely not be blocked by blocking it alone. Even if it is tight, the water in the pool will dry up one day. You can only dig the pool a little bigger, store more water, and then clear the water source well. If there is not enough water, find a few more. Moreover, the water that flows out cannot flow back. If you come and go so often, you will no longer have to worry about the drying of the pool."

Luo Yong had a good impression of this young man, so he said a few more words. What he wanted to do now was to revitalize the economy of Lishi County. Only when the economy is good can the local people's lives be better. Among these local people, Luo Yong and his family are naturally included.

He hadn't told anyone about this, but he had been doing it all the time, almost instinctively.

The young man in the Shen family could hear such words and suddenly felt enlightened. He looked at Luo Sanlang opposite him. He was clearly at the same age as him. How could he figure out such a profound truth? In contrast, he felt that he was very ignorant.

Luo Sanlang: Don’t compare with me, I’m using a cheat.

Just when Luo Sanlang and others were eating noodles, drinking soup and talking about the mountains at Qinji soup cake shop.

On the side of Chang'an City, Luo Yong's wool felt mats brought by his disciples had already been sold out. The people behind him didn't buy them, so they began to inquire where the thing was produced, and then took it out of a place like Lishi County.

Yan'erfei was also Lishi County earlier, and this time the wool felt mat was also Lishi County. What, where did you think that wool socks were also produced?

So what kind of place is Lishi County and how can it produce so many novel things?

Then someone who had been to Lishi County came forward and said that it was in the Lishi County place. A peony mat like this could be bought for only 100 cents. A pair of plush socks cost only 100 cents. The color is more expensive, and it is no more than 150 cents.

Do you know the kind of fermented bean curd sold by Ma's Trading Company recently? It costs only five cents to a jar.

In addition, they also have a particularly delicious red date cake, which is more delicious than the pastries in Mifangzhai. It is loose, soft, sweet and fragrant. The most amazing thing is that such a delicious piece of cake costs only one cent!
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