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Volume 3: As soon as you enter the capital, it is as deep as the sea Chapter 65: Buying Pearls in Beishi

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    It has been five days since Yang Yuanqing returned from Mayi County. For five days, the entire Taiyuan City and even the government and the public were busy with tens of millions of cattle and sheep. From top to bottom, everyone was beaming with joy. The population of the Sui Dynasty was only more than four million households.  , on average, each household can be allocated five cattle and sheep, which is undoubtedly a generous gift for ordinary people.

    In these five days, Yang Yuanqing was finally able to completely relax and rest for a few days. After a while, the decisive battle between the Sui and Tang Dynasties will begin, and at that time, he will devote himself wholeheartedly to the final battle.

    The light in the study was bright and dim. Yang Yuanqing was half lying on a couch with a backrest and thick cushions, reading very leisurely. At this time, he no longer thought about the battle between Bashu and Sichuan, no longer worried about the Battle of Hanzhong, let alone the interior of the Pass.  Confrontation.

    He didn¡¯t think about anything, just enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

    The door opened slightly, and the eldest daughter Yang Bing slowly walked in with a cup of tea. Since her father came back, she had to make a cup of tea for her father every day. Although she felt that her father was not very used to the tea she made, but  Forcing him to drink it was also fun.

    "My tea is here."

    When Yang Yuanqing saw his daughter coming in with tea, he quickly sat up straight with a smile on his face.

    Pei Minqiu said that Yang Bing was Yang Yuanqing's treasure, which was not an exaggeration at all. Among all Yang Yuanqing's children, the one he loved most was his eldest daughter.

    Generally, fathers love their daughters, especially a daughter who has grown up and doesn¡¯t spend much time with her anymore, so he feels even more distressed.

    "Dad, I paid special attention to the heat of the tea I made today. Have a try. Is it different from the previous two days?"

    Yang Bing put the tea cup on the table, wringing her fingers, looking at her father expectantly, her eyes clearly hoping to be praised by her father.

    Yang Yuanqing likes all the tea cooked by his daughter. Although he is more accustomed to the craftsmanship of Aunt Yu who is responsible for making tea in the mansion, he would rather sacrifice the taste of the tea to get his daughter's filial piety.

    Yang Yuanqing picked up the tea cup and took a slow sip. It was an improvement compared to the previous two days. The slight smokey smell was gone, and the tea taste became more pure. This was when he started to master the heat of sencha.

    "Not bad! Very honest and good tea!"

    Yang Yuanqing praised his daughter without hesitation. Yang Bing's face turned red with excitement, "I will make a pot of tea for daddy in the afternoon."

    Like someone who has just mastered a skill, she can't wait to practice it. Yang Yuanqing nodded, "In another year, your sencha skills will surpass Aunt Yu's."

    "Dad, I want to go to Bei City to buy something."

    "Go! Dad allows you to go."

    After a pause, Yang Yuanqing noticed that his daughter had made no sound, so he couldn't help but glance at her strangely, and saw that she was looking at him aggrievedly.

    "What's wrong?"

    "Dad, I think" Yang Bing hesitated to speak.

    Yang Yuanqing's thoughts changed, and he suddenly understood his daughter's little thoughts. He laughed and said: "You want dad to accompany you to Beishi, right?"

    Yang Bing nodded, "Sihua is going too. Dad has been very busy and has no time to accompany us."

    Yang Yuanqing felt a pang of guilt in his heart. He had spent almost all of these years fighting abroad and had no time to spend with his children. In a blink of an eye, his eldest daughter was already twelve years old and his second daughter was ten years old. He really should spend time with his children.

    "Well! I happen to be free these two days, so I will go out with you for a walk."

    Yang Bing jumped up with joy. "My name is Sihua!" She ran away without a trace in a blink of an eye.

    Yang Yuanqing smiled bitterly, and then he realized that although his daughter was very tall, she was still a child at heart

    Taiyuan North City has always been a barometer of the Sui Dynasty's economy. Materials from all over the Sui Dynasty were concentrated here. The fine trees from Yuzhang County, rice, silk, celadon and tea from the south of the Yangtze River came here through water transportation.  Furs, medicinal materials, etc. from the northern grasslands are all available in the stores in Bei City.

    When the severe drought occurred last year, Beishi became a little depressed, but with the good weather this year and the south being incorporated into the Sui territory, Beishi's trade flourished again.

    The North City is bustling with people. Tens of thousands of businessmen from all over the world gather here. Various accents from all over the world are heard on the streets. You can even see Hu businessmen who came from afar with camels.

    At this time, an ordinary carriage drove into the gate of Beishi. As the Sui Dynasty continued to win the war against the grassland peoples, a large amount of grassland materials also poured into the Sui Dynasty. For example, the price of sheepskins dropped several times and became cheap goods.  The beggars on the street also own one or two pieces of sheepskin, which were originally expensive.Horses have also gradually entered thousands of households and become a common means of transportation at home.

    There are more and more horse-drawn carriages and ox-carts on the streets. Riding a horse is no longer a symbol of status. Ordinary people cavalry have become the norm. So when this carriage appeared at the gate of the North City, no one paid attention to it, not to mention that there was no decoration.  .

    However, some smart people discovered what was unusual about this carriage, that is, there were twenty knights guarding it. Each of them was tall, broad-shouldered, and the horses they rode were the best horses. With the popularity of horses, most of them were ordinary horses.  Everyone knows more or less the art of horse-reading.

    The war horses of these knights are strong, with long limbs, bright fur and no mixed hair. These are the best war horses, and they cannot be seen in the market. So what is the identity of the people in the carriage?  Many people are interested.

    In the carriage, Yang Yuanqing sat by the right window, leaning against the wall of the carriage and resting with half-closed eyes. From time to time, he opened his eyes to his two precious daughters, who were as happy as two little birds, and showed a knowing smile.

    The two daughters were crowded in the left window, looking out the car window excitedly, whispering in low voices, wondering what they were discussing?

    "You two, what do you want to buy?" Yang Yuanqing asked with a smile.

    Yang Bing and Sihua looked at each other and said almost in unison: "I want to buy musical instruments!"

    "oh¡ª¡ª"

    Yang Yuanqing said a long ¡®oh¡¯ and said with a smile: ¡°I also plan to buy you some jewelry!¡±

    The eyes of the two women suddenly lit up, and they said in unison, "Buy jewelry!"

    Girls all like jewelry such as jade and jade, and Yang Bing and Sihua are no exception. However, Pei Minqiu is very strict and only buys them a piece of jewelry for their birthdays every year, and the price is not too expensive. Today they  Their father was willing to buy them jewelry, and the two young ladies were certainly overjoyed.

    At this time, their plan to buy musical instruments was forgotten. They immediately began to think about what jewelry to buy. Should they want hairpin jewelry or jewelry?

    "My mother will find out if I buy jewelry."

    Yang Sihua whispered: "She will definitely say that if she keeps it for us, we won't have any share in the end, so she doesn't want the jewelry."

    Yang Bing also deeply agreed. Last time, her grandmother gave her a pair of precious jasper bracelets, which were taken away by her mother, saying they were for safekeeping. But in the end, she found the pair of bracelets on Xiao Niang's wrist. It was said that they were taken by her father.  Take it as a token.

    Thinking of this, Yang Bing felt angry and nodded, "Let's buy jewelry and put it in a box and hide it."

    The two girls made up their minds and secretly glanced at their father. Seeing the gentle smile on his face, they both pursed their lips and laughed together.  .  .  .  .  .

    The carriage was transferred to the Jewelry Shop, which is where the jewelry shops in Bei City are concentrated. There are jewelry shops owned by Hu people and Han people. There are more than two dozen jewelry shops. People come and go, and business is booming.

    The three of them got off the carriage, looked at the jewelry stores on both sides, and asked with a smile: "Which one do you want to go to?"

    "Dad, let's go this way."

    The two daughters, one on each side, took Yang Yuanqing¡¯s hand and headed towards the largest Hu jewelry store.

    This jewelry store is called Kang's Jewelry. It was opened by a Hu merchant from Kang State. The store is very large and decorated very grandly. There are more than a dozen Orchids entertaining the guests. There are no displays and there are thirty tables.  If necessary, the store clerk will put the jewelry box on the table for customers to choose from.

    As soon as they entered the store, a pretty Hu Ji came up to them and welcomed them in half-baked Chinese.

    Yang Yuanqing looked at the store again and felt that the atmosphere in the store was a bit familiar. At this time, he suddenly saw a familiar figure, thin and tall. Yang Yuanqing couldn't help laughing and shouted: "Lao Kang!"

    Hu Shang suddenly turned around. It was Yang Yuanqing's old friend Kang Bas. His eyes suddenly lit up and he stepped forward quickly. Just as he was about to kneel down, Yang Yuanqing stopped him and said with a slight smile: "Don't reveal my identity.  ."

    Kangbas immediately woke up and said quickly: "Please come with me."

    He led Yang Yuanqing into the guest room, and the two laughed and hugged tightly. Only then did Yang Bing and Sihua understand that their father knew this Hu Shang, and they seemed to have a good relationship.

    Yang Yuanqing patted Kang Bas on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I thought you went back to Kang."

    Combas sighed, "My hometown is not at peace. I can't go back for the time being. Let's talk about it after the war is over!"

    He glanced at Yang Yuanqing's two daughters again, smiled and praised: "These must be the two princesses! They haven't seen each other for many years, and they have grown so big."

    "Um!"

    Yang Yuanqing nodded and said to his two daughtersHe said: "This is Uncle Kang, an old subordinate of my father and an old friend. You want to meet me."

    Yang Bing and Sihua quickly stepped forward and saluted, "See Uncle Kang!"

    "Don't dare! Don't dare!"

    Combas waved his hands repeatedly and said to Yang Yuanqing: "Your Highness, two princesses, please sit here!"

    Yang Yuanqing took his two daughters and sat down at a small table and asked: "Lao Kang, aren't you in the wine business? Why are you selling jewelry again?"

    Kangbas ordered Hu Ji to serve tea, and then said with a smile: "The wine business is still going on, the tea business is also going on, and I have been making jewelry for three years. To be honest with you, Your Highness, the Xiyulou restaurant in the east of the city is also my asset.  I also have three camel caravans with two thousand camels traveling between the Western Regions and the Central Plains."

    ¡°It looks like it¡¯s really getting bigger.¡±

    Yang Yuanqing thought of the situation when Kang Bas was captured, and recalled endlessly in his heart, sighing: "It will be twenty years in the blink of an eye, and Lao Kang will be almost fifty years old!"

    ¡°I¡¯ll be fifty next year.¡±

    Yang Yuanqing pointed to his two daughters and smiled: "I brought them here today because I wanted to buy them some jewelry. I didn't expect that the largest jewelry store is opened by an old friend. What a coincidence!"

    "This is called fate."

    Combas quickly turned around and told the steward, "Bring me the jade box in my inner room."

    Yang Yuanqing heard his tone and estimated that it was worth a lot of money. He quickly said: "Let me explain first, buy and sell at a fair price. I will not take advantage of you. Friendship is friendship, and business is business."

    Compas chuckled, "Humanity is like a mountain, friendship is like an ocean, how can we be fair?"
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