"I have communicated our ideas with several other city officials and county magistrates before," Su Ni said.
"Oh? Then what did they say?"
"Most of them agree, but with so many counties and cities defending against the Rong people together, it is not enough just to talk about it. There must be at least one leader, and some counties and cities have close relations with the Rong people... In short, this
Things are not easy."
Fan Ni showed a wry smile.
"Haha, that's right. The Yiluo Zhirong has been so active in the hinterland of this kingdom for so many years because the various forces in our kingdom have squeezed and fought against each other, giving them room to survive." Xin added.
The water here is too deep, and the Rong people are not just simple barbarians. They not only have close ties with various forces in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, but also with the princes outside the country.
The safety of several villages and towns is not within the scope of these big shots' consideration.
These matters cannot be fundamentally solved by Xin You and Su Ni, two small-time officials.
What they can do is to unite as much as possible to prevent the intrusion of the Rong people.
As he said that, Fan Ni's attention was also attracted by Xiao Wu's bullock cart.
But what attracted him was not the double-coupled ox cart, but the three large urns on the ox cart.
"This...is filled with wine?"
Fan Ni asked.
Xin nodded again, and Fan Ni smiled brightly: "Is it possible that I specially brought him here..."
"It's not for you, this is our new wine from Xinyi, but these are just samples." Xin added.
"The new wine..." Fan Ni's mouth was already drooling.
Seeing Fan Ni's appearance, Xin You smiled helplessly and said, "Don't bother with my three jars of wine. I've already prepared your wine for you."
With that said, Du Gan took a similar wine jar from Xin You's car and gave it to Fan Ni.
"Hahaha! What a great wine! I must entertain Jun Xin tonight!" Fan Ni laughed.
"Why don't you treat me to a banquet if you don't have wine?" Xin joked again.
"Of course not, how could it be?"
Fan Ni had already prepared food at the rural school and was waiting for Xin Youyou to leave.
However, Xin You decided to take a look and walk around the market in Puyi first.
After all, it's still early.
Fan Ni took the initiative to act as a guide and led Xinyi's convoy to the market in Puyi.
During the Zongzhou period and the early Spring and Autumn Period, the state's management restrictions on business were still very strict.
There are strict regulations on what can be sold, what cannot be sold, and how it should be sold.
In the middle and late stages, commercial activities were no longer so strict, but there were still restrictions.
The city of Puyi is not very big among the surrounding counties. It is just a few nearby villages and towns, where people come to exchange some ordinary goods.
The market is set up in the north of Puyi, where there is a large open space.
The open space is surrounded by pointed railings, dividing the market from the city of Pu-eup.
When Fan Ni and a group of people walked over, a middle-aged man ran over in small steps.
"This is Fancheng, our Si Shi in Puyi." Fan Ni introduced.
The market manager is the person who manages the market.
All merchants doing business in the market must register with the Division City.
Xinyi is no exception.
Xiao Wu and Si Shi Fancheng were familiar with each other and knew the process, so they completed the formalities quickly.
"Xin Jun, if you want to go to the wine market, please come with me." Fan Chengdao.
Xin added: "Don't worry, I want to go to other stalls."
Fan Ni had other things to do, so Fan Cheng took Xin and entered the market again.
The market is divided into sections, selling different things.
"This is Chai Bi's bunk. They are rich in wild boar skins," Xiao Wu said.
The boundary between savages and Chinese people gradually blurred in the middle and late Spring and Autumn Period.
Especially the princes outside the country, in order to have more labor force and warriors, gradually blurred the boundaries between Chinese and savages.
During the reign of Duke Hui of Jin Dynasty, he "served as a state soldier", which changed the Chinese people's "holding arms to defend the country", and expanded the scope of conscription to include classes other than Chinese people, greatly expanding the source of troops.
Although there were no corresponding reforms in the Zhou royal family, the connection between the barbarians and the Chinese people became increasingly closer.
Especially the public towns in Suili, due to the natural geographical location, are almost indistinguishable from the savages.
It's just that the political status of Chinese people is slightly higher. After all, they can fight for the country and earn credit.
However, economic exchanges between countries and regions are also very frequent.
"Gentlemen, please take a look at our Chaibi's wild boar skin, it's the best!" A savage shouted at the top of his voice: "Chaibi's wild boar is affordable and built to withstand wear and tear!"
He wrapped a large piece of black pigskin around his body and kept twisting in front of the stall.
"These savages are so indecent."
Du Gan frowned.
"In this way, they can attract more people to see the wild boar skin." Xiao Wu was already used to it.
"Our Chinese people have never made such a fuss about selling things," Du Gan continued.
Xiao Wu said: "These savages are descendants of the Yin people, and they have always sold things like this."
Du Gan wanted to say something else, but he heard Xin say again: "I think this is good. How can you sell things without shouting?"
"I can't shout..." Du Gan shook his head.
The blood of the Chinese people basically comes from the ruling class of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and they are their distant relatives.
The savages were the civilians of other countries that the Zhou people conquered during the process of founding their country.
The Zhou people who valued the blood lineage and clan system had a psychological feeling of looking down on the Chinese people.
Even the lowest-ranking Chinese like Du Gan feels that he is nobler than the savages.
After all, his "ancestor" must be a certain noble.
The ancestors of the savages were common people among common people.
As a time traveler, Xin You would naturally not have such thoughts.
He came to Chai Bi's stall and looked at these wild boar skins. It was indeed much better than the wild boar skins in Xinyi.
"Gentleman, would you like a wild boar skin?" Chai Bi's merchant asked.
Xin shook his head again: "I just took a look."
He didn't bring much money with him, so good steel should be used on the blade.
"Then what else does the gentleman want? I can lead the way for you." The businessman said, "The younger one is called Tu Yi, and he is a businessman from Chai Bi."
"Chaibi belongs to Qingshui County, right? Does your county have wine making?" Xin asked again.
"Wine... there is some..." Tu Yi scratched his head in embarrassment: "But our wine is all turbid wine and cannot be put on the table."
Xin nodded again. Wine-making is a relatively advanced technology. Wine-making is generally not passed on to savages for them to make wine.
Even if it can be brewed, it will not be sold casually.
"But the Shi family from Xingbi in the next county are good at making wine. Their ancestors made wine for the King of Shang!" Tu Yi said.
"Have they ever been to the market in Puyi?" Xin turned around and asked Si Shi Fancheng.
"Of course not." Fan Cheng said with certainty: "Shi's wine is usually requisitioned by Sui Shi and presented to the royal family or the princes. Only a small amount of wine can be bought, but they are usually sold in Ganlu market.
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"That's it." Xin nodded again.
Xinyi's wine can only be said to be acceptable, and Xin thought that if he could get better quality brewed wine, the taste of the distilled wine would definitely be even better.
But now it seems that is no longer possible.
"Gentleman, when will our wine be sold?" Xiao Wu asked eagerly.
"Sell? Our wine is not for sale!" Xin waved his hand again. This chapter has been completed!