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Chapter 800 Merchant

At this time, the Dongdao Kingdom became a place where many countries frequently operated. When the Liao envoy was in Ping'anjing, Xu's native Zhang Yin and others also traveled east again. However, the number of people sent by all parties was small and the message was inconvenient, so it did not cause too much noise.

The ship Zhang Yin was riding on was the "light boat ship" of the Jiaolong Army. It was obviously much better than the ships of the Liao people. However, this time he also carefully chose the route, set off from Haizhou, Huainan (Lianyungang), heading straight east, and first found the land coast of Goryeo... The advantage of this route is that it is not easy to go to the wrong place.

Then I found Danluo Island (Jeju), followed the southern coast of Goryeo, and passed Tsushima Island as the reference. The subsequent route went north along the coast of Japan... This time, Zhang Yin did not go to Heianjing, but to Shanyin Road. This place is located on the west coast of Japan.

Under the guidance of the guide, they arrived at the entrance of a sea called Sanpingchuan a few days later. Liu Jin, a "businessman" sent by the Military Affairs Office two years ago, had been waiting at the ferry for many days.

The two did not know each other, but after showing each other's tokens, they felt extra affectionate. Zhang Yin was from Shu, Liu Jin was from Guanzhong, and was not from a fellow villager, but he felt very different in this foreign country... After all, people are people living in groups. In strange places, they are probably an instinct to survive together; therefore, the country and tribe were found.

Liu Jin said: "The owner of Gaoqi, the mansion in Gaoqi, likes medicinal materials and porcelain the most. Did Zhang Fushi bring it?"

Zhang Yin hurriedly turned around and pointed to the sailboat parked at the mouth of the river and said, "A few big boxes are all listening to Mr. Liu's words."

"Very good." Liu Jin said relievedly, "The Japanese doctors learned more about Central Plains medical books, and some prescriptions had to use imported medicinal materials, so the medicinal materials were very beneficial. The noble officials living in Heianjing also liked exquisite porcelain. These things could make a lot of money when they were in the hands of the sect."

Zhang Yin nodded and said, "So that's it... But the Privy Council means that he wants to investigate the terrain near Yinshan and establish a stronghold to establish a foothold. It is unlikely that he will only win over one owner of the manor."

Liu Jin said: "The Zhang family is not a simple matter. The owner of the manor is Fujiwara Asahira, the nobleman of Heian Kyo! The owner of Takasaki is not very high in status, but he has a great influence in the local area. He also has the care of the manor in Heian Kyo and is not afraid of the government.

The owner of the manor gave his territory to the lord. The family was to obtain protection from the superiors, and to fight against the local governments, state departments and county departments."

Zhang Yin seemed to be thinking.

Liu Jin talked again: "This is also forced. In the past, Japan's national government was unscrupulous in plundering the robbery. If local landlords did not offer land to join the big clan, it would be unbearable."

After hearing this, Zhang Yin hurriedly took out paper and pen from the package, licked the tip of the pen with his tongue, and quickly wrote the record on the spot. Liu Jin was very surprised to see this, and Zhang Yin did not explain. The people from the Military and Caosi may not know that Zhang Yin had presented the file before, so he was awarded the honor of seeing the emperor.

After talking, they asked the sailors to tie the medicinal porcelain to the horse's back, and led it under Liu Jin's belt to Gaoqizhuang along the road on the north bank of the river estuary. There was a forest in the east of the Sanpingchuan River estuary, which was really impossible to walk. Everyone walked north from the flat road by the sea, and then turned south to the north of the mountain, and bypassed the heavy mountain.

At night, Zhang Yin was taken outside a manor at the foot of the mountain. Liu Jin obviously knew the people from the Gaoqi family, so he first brought the horse in a camel box and asked Zhang Yin to wait outside.

Not long after, Liu Jin opened the village door with an old Japanese man wearing wooden clogs. The old man bowed first and said a few words. Liu Jin said, "Gaoqi, please invite Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Yin followed them into the village and then went to the house. There were many houses in the village, but each one was very small, especially the corridor inside, which made him feel depressed.

"Gugu!" An unknown bird crowed from the mountain outside, which made the manor at the foot of the mountain flat and quiet, and there was also an inexplicable terror. Japan has a large population, but Zhang Yin traveled east twice, except for Heianjing and important ports in the south, rarely saw cities, which always made him feel like he was in a wilderness. Zhang Yin was still used to living in big cities like Chengdu Prefecture and Tokyo.

"Wow!" A wooden door was suddenly opened. Zhang Yin didn't expect there to be a door there, which made him startled. He saw a wide-body fat man holding his legs with his hands and kneeling in the house. There were several women kneeling beside him.

The Japanese man knelt down and leaned forward, leaning forward, and said in a pride: "Jiri!"

Zhang Yin turned to look at Liu Jin: "..."

Liu Jin said: "This is Takasaki Jun. He welcomes Mr. Zhang and thanks for the gift." He turned to Takasaki Jun and clasped his fists and said: "Wow..."

The owner of Gaoqi Manor asked Zhang Yin to sit in front of the table with wine and food, and the women came up to pour wine. The women kneeling beside Zhang Yin also watched him look at him. Zhang Yin naturally looked squinting.

Liu Jin and the owner of Takasaki talked about it in words that they didn't understand, then turned to Liu Jin and laughed in a low voice: "This place is not in Tokyo, and no one cares about it. The girl next to her will accompany Mr. Zhang tonight. Look, if you are not satisfied, ask Takasaki Jun to change one. He has raised many maids."

Zhang Yin said in surprise: "What kind of discipline is this?"

Liu Jin smiled and said, "We have to follow the local customs. This is also what Mr. Takasaki wants. Not everyone can play with it!"

Liu Jin talked to the owner of Gaoqi again, and the two laughed "haha" and showed a lewd look on their faces.

At this time, the owner of Takasaki said slowly in Chinese with inaccurate pronunciation: "It is impolite to come but not come. Mr. Zhang is giving the next big gift. How should I repay it?"

It turns out that this guy knows Chinese, so it’s much easier. Zhang Yin said: “I was disturbed by the first visit and was treated warmly by the owner of Takasaki. It was just a meeting gift. Please accept it with a smile.”

Takasaki was overjoyed, picked up the wine glass and said, "Please."

Zhang Yin then got up and drank it all. He felt that the wine was not very strong and said, "Do it first, respect it."

He knew very well that the Japanese were so enthusiastic about him, for the sake of profit.

Takasaki said slowly with a little difficulty, "Mr. Zhang is a businessman?"

Zhang Yin pondered for a moment: "I have an official position in Xu State, but I just do some copying. I am a small official. I sell medicinal materials at home. Not to mention ordinary medicinal materials, I can get even Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng and other things."

"Haha..." Takasaki picked up the wine glass again, "Mr. Zhang's gift is so disrespectful. If I can deliver medicinal materials in the future, I will definitely pay a good price."

Zhang Yin said: "I wonder how much Gaoqijun needs. One thousand pounds a month?"

Takasaki's eyes suddenly glared like a lantern: "This... I'm afraid I can't afford that much capital, but I will find a way."

Zhang Yin immediately said: "As long as Gao Qijun is interested, the payment can be made on credit first, but..."
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