Chapter 137: One more thing is worse than one less thing
The woman in plain clothes went over to discuss with her family, and Wei Renshi and others were waiting under the pavilion.
Manager Fang said to Wei Renshi: "Young Master, these seven thousand guans are a bit expensive. Although this house is very good, it doesn't have that much!"
Wei Renshi nodded and said, "That's right. When I bought the Yimenglou shop in Luoyang, I used the dividends of the seasoning business that were prepaid in advance from your house. I haven't paid it back yet. Yimenglou earned a lot of money, but there was also a big head of the Luoyang River embankment. So after taking out 7,000 guan, Yimenglou would have to be tighter. Fortunately, the winery is now selling wine to others and has an input, so I can afford it. I really like the landscaping of this yard. It's more expensive."
"It depends entirely on the will of the young master." Fang Jianguan smiled and said, "I wonder if the young master can have the flying money from the cabinet shop?"
The Tang Dynasty court stipulated that, except for gold and silver, large amounts of iron or copper coins cannot be taken away from the state. If you want to use them far away, you must go to some "cross-state" pawn shops, deposit the money, then apply for a certificate, and then exchange it for money when you arrive at the destination, or exchange it directly with gold and silver.
This kind of business is called a cabin.
The institution specializing in the storage and lending of coins in the Tang Dynasty was called Guifang. Guifang also had names such as cabins, mailing shops, quality warehouses, and quality houses. Li Shi once borrowed money from Chang'an wealthy merchants and obtained more than 800,000 yuan, which shows how large the scale of the business of Guifang was.
The items stored in the cabin are mainly money, silk, millet, wheat, etc. Some of the money is the funds provided by the cabin and some are the deposits of others. Because the cabin is large in funds, rich people are willing to deposit money, and the cabin is also like the money house of later generations. Silk, millet, and wheat other than money are collateral for farmers to borrow money.
One of the many businesses of the cabinet shop is to deposit money into the cabinet shop, and then go to the same cabinet shop at the destination to withdraw money with certificates, which is called Feiqian.
Wei Renshi nodded and said, "I brought some when I came, but I'm afraid it's not enough. But it will take a few days to let someone go back to Luoyang to save some."
"How much is the young master still missing? Let's pay for the young master first." said Fang Jianguan.
"That's fine." Wei Renshi nodded: "I'll give it back to you later. Haha, anyway, the dividends of the seasoning business are in your hands, so I'm not afraid of me running away."
"Young Master is joking." Manager Fang smiled and said, "However, this house needs someone to take care of. Is the young master planning to buy some new servants, or is he going to leave some from the original servants of this family?"
"Stay?" Wei Renshi asked, "What's the point?"
Manager Fang explained: "If you only move, the servants in the family will naturally follow you. However, sometimes there are many people, and you will disperse a group of contracts, or sell them to others. I think this family seems not as simple as moving, but I am afraid that the servants will disperse the servants. If you disperse the servants, you will release the contracts and let them find a way out. If the young master needs the servants, it is better to take the opportunity to choose from the original servants of this family. You are familiar with the house and the surroundings, and use it as you can."
Wei Renshi nodded. If he wanted to buy this house, he really needed some servants and maids to manage the house.
While the two were talking, they saw the servant who had just opened the door running over again.
After a while, the woman in plain clothes hurried out from behind and should have been greeting the visitors.
The woman in plain clothes took a few steps quickly, turned around and walked back, walked quickly outside the pavilion, bowed, and said, "This little man is forgiven, distinguished guests, come and greet you."
"Please give me a gift, girl." Wei Renshi nodded and smiled.
The woman in plain clothes turned around and left in a hurry, heading forward.
Soon after, a group of people hurried in. The woman in plain clothes followed several people and went into the inner courtyard inside.
Wei Renshi just looked over subconsciously, but before he could see a familiar figure.
"Mr. Zhang?" Wei Renshi shouted.
Zhang Ji stopped and turned his head over: "Langjun Wei?"
Zhang Ji was surprised and walked to the pavilion and asked, "How come Mr. Wei is here?"
"Why is Mr. Zhang here?" Wei Renshi asked back.
The woman in plain clothes came up and asked Zhang Ji: "Mr. Zhang recognizes this young man?"
Zhang Ji nodded and said, "Miss Huang, this is the new male Mr. Wei of Weinan County, our dynasty. This is the only one who has been awarded merits since the founding of our dynasty at the age of twelve."
The woman in plain clothes was shocked and quickly took possession and saluted, "The little woman didn't know that it was the arrival of Master Wei. Please forgive the little woman's crime of ignorance!"
"This girl doesn't need to be polite." Wei Renshi waved his hand and asked Zhang Ji again: "I heard from Ya Ji that this house is going to be sold to the public. When I first arrived in Chang'an, I needed a house to accommodate him, so I came over to take a look. Where is Mr. Zhang?"
"Sell?" Zhang Ji was shocked when he heard this. Without answering Wei Renshi, he quickly looked at the woman in plain clothes and asked, "Miss Huang, why do you want to sell the house? Why did you get to this point? I have asked someone to tell me about it, you..."
The woman in plain clothes shook her head and said, "After this incident, I can't stay in Chang'an City no matter what. If I sell my property and leave Chang'an, there may be a way out."
"Oh, it's a pity that I'm a little slight. Even if I want to know the people from the Imperial Medical Department, there is no way." Zhang Ji looked ashamed and shook his head and sighed: "But, Miss Huang, do you really want to sell this house?"
The woman in plain clothes looked sad and looked around. She suddenly burst into tears in her eyes. She closed her eyes and nodded.
Wei Ren opened his mouth and took a half step, but withdrew his feet, closed his mouth, and said nothing.
When you first arrive in Chang'an, it is better to have less than more things.
Don't meddle in other people's business!
The woman in plain clothes raised her hand and touched her tears, walked to Wei Renshi, and said, "When I meet Mr. Wei, the little woman has just discussed with her family and is willing to sell this house to Mr. Jie for 7,000 guan."
Wei Renshi looked at Zhang Ji with a frustrated face, sighed and said, "Forget it, for Mr. Zhang's sake, I won't negotiate with you anymore. Ten thousand guan is enough to 10,000 guan!"
The woman in plain clothes was stunned, and Zhang Ji also looked at Wei Renshi in surprise.
Suddenly, Zhang Ji looked happy and said, "By the way! Wei Langjun is also proficient in medical skills. My eye disease is not cured even if I look for a doctor, but it was easily cured by Wei Langjun! Why not let Wei Langjun come and have a look!"
I don't know, don't look for me!
Chapter completed!