In June of the first year of Zhenguan, on a scorching afternoon, the landlord's family outside Chang 'an, Qin Manor, welcomed the most important day of their lives.
After Gao Shichang finished reading the imperial edict, everyone in the Qin Residence was immersed in joy.
After Qin Shoucai heard the imperial edict, his face bloomed with a smile. A few days ago, he heard Qin Feng say that something big was about to happen. He thought that Qin Feng had made a mistake in the imperial court. Who knew that Qin Feng had been conferred the title of Earl.
Qin Shoucai was so happy that he gave Gao Shichang 100 taels as a token of appreciation. After that, he found someone to design and plan the Palace of the Earl, using the best materials.
Not to mention the masters, even the servants of Qin Manor felt as if they were floating in the air. In the past, when they walked on the streets, they were just servants of a landlord.
Things would be different in the future. Although the servants in the residence of Count Lantian were still servants, their status was vastly different. They could even stand tall and straight when they went out to brag to the servants in other residences.
This was the best case of a person achieving the Dao and his chickens and dogs ascending to heaven.
In the past few days, Qin Feng was in stark contrast to the busy Qin Manor. He did not have to deal with these trivial matters. The Chang 'an magistrate was dismissed and investigated. The ice shop business was also on the right track. Li Er had already sent people to mine saltpeter, and the ice shop's production continued to increase.
Li Er didn't need to rush the salt-making business. Those ministers were all more anxious than the last, and they couldn't wait to start production immediately.
However, salt production was different from ice production, not to mention that it was extracted from a poisonous salt mine. What if the poison was not cleaned up?
After Qin Feng's careful decision, he asked them to choose the location according to Qin Feng's design. All the tools and materials for the salt production line had to be the best, and they had to strive for perfection.
After doing all this, Qin Feng waited to collect his debts. This would be an industry that was even more profitable than ice making.
Of course, in addition to these two, the hard liquor business with Cheng Yaojin was also put on the agenda. Old Cheng was busy and didn't go out personally. He sent his sons, Cheng Chumo, Cheng Chuliang, and Cheng Chubi, to contact them. It was a good way to talk to young people.
Qin Feng was also happy to be with the young people. As for the three brothers of the Cheng family, ever since they came here once, they would come every time it was mealtime.
On this day, Qin Feng taught the three brothers the process and equipment of making strong liquor.
Cheng Chumo said,"Brother Qin, thank you for your generous guidance these past few days. We are extremely grateful. Since we are free today, why don't we go to Pingkang Lane for a drink?"”
Qin Feng waved his hand and said,"I have plenty of strong wine here. Why go outside to drink?"”
"Brother Qin, your wine is too strong. We can't handle it. Moreover, we didn't go to Ping Kang Lane just to drink.”
Cheng Chumo kept winking at Qin Feng and revealed a meaningful smile.
Seeing that this man knew how to express himself, he thought of the market system in the Tang book he had read before.
The market system was mainly manifested in the strict separation of residential areas (squares) and trading areas (cities), and the time and place of transactions were strictly controlled by laws and systems. The market system separated the commercial area from the residential area. Business was prohibited in the residential area.
Pingkang Lane was located in the fifth lane of the third street of the East District (from north to south). It was adjacent to the East Market in the east, Chongren Lane across Chunming Avenue in the north, and Xuanyang Lane in the south.
According to the second volume of "Kaiyuan Tianbao Legacy":"Chang 'an has Pingkang Lane, the place where Ji women live. The capital's chivalrous young men gather here.……At that time, people called this place a romantic swamp." Therefore, Pingkang Lane was the first red-light district in history.
There was also Meng Jiao's "After Enrolling in the Examination":"The filth of the past is not worthy of praise, but now I am free and unrestrained. The spring breeze is proud of the horse's hooves, and in one day I can see all the flowers in Chang 'an.”
This Chang 'an flower was not a real flower like peach blossom or osmanthus, but a prostitute in Pingkang Lane. Most of the ancient literati were romantic.
In ancient times, when one went to a brothel, the brothel madame would say,"Young Master, look, our lady is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. You two have a good chat."
If you go for a health care session now, Mama Mi will say," Boss, look, our girl is only 18 years old. She has a lot of water and good skills. If you don't believe me, you can touch her.
Although he had lived two lives, Qin Feng had never been to such a place. He decided that it was necessary to see how much traditional culture was missing, so he agreed to Cheng Chumo's request.
The group of people swaggered to Pingkang Lane. In this era, it was legal to go to a brothel. There was no need to be sneaky.
Since he was going, he would go to the best place. Peace Lane had many brothels and wine shops, but Yichun Courtyard was one of the best.
Cheng Chumo brought them into the Yichun Courtyard. A brothel madame in her thirties immediately came up to him and gently hit Cheng Chumo on the shoulder. She complained in a slightly coquettish tone,"Young Master Cheng, you haven't come to see me for a long time.”
Looking at the thick powder on the brothel madame's face, Qin Feng felt a chill. He didn't expect Cheng Chumo to have such a strong taste at such a young age.
Cheng Chumo pinched his butt hard, causing the brothel keeper to pant. She said,"I missed you. This is my good brother. Where's your top star, Miss Chun Shui?”
The brothel madame responded and went to attend to the girls.
Different from Cheng Chumo, the two brothers were still young. At this moment, they looked around like a grandmother entering the Grand View Garden.
Although Qin Feng had never been to a brothel before, he had watched many ancient costume dramas. Naturally, he was somewhat immune.
After a while, three gorgeously dressed women with heavy makeup walked over. The leading woman was the most voluptuous. She straightened her chest and held Cheng Chumo's hand. She pouted and said aggrievedly,
"Young Master Cheng, you haven't come to see me for a while. I thought you had a new lover.”
Cheng Chumo laughed and hugged the woman."Even if I forget anyone, I won't forget you, Chun Tao.”
Then, Cheng Chumo pointed at Cheng Chuliang and said,"These two are my younger brothers. Your sisters must serve them well.”
"Don't worry, Young Master Cheng."
The remaining two voluptuous women walked to the two brothers 'side and used a few tricks to make the two inexperienced virgins confused and flushed.
It wasn't that these prostitutes were beautiful, but mainly because of their coquettish and flirtatious looks. Qin Feng couldn't help but sigh that the tastes of these three brothers were really the same.
Miss Chun Shui did not appear for a long time. Cheng Chumo explained to Qin Feng,"Miss Chunshui is the top star of the Yichun Courtyard. Not only is she extremely handsome, but her talent is also rare. The dignitaries who come here will definitely choose her. However, this Miss Chunshui sells her skills and not her body.”
Qin Feng didn't think much of it. There were many such tricks. What he couldn't get was the best. Using this spring water to hang on could attract so many people.
After a while, the brothel madame walked over with a troubled expression and said,"Miss Chun Shui can't come."
Cheng Chumo pulled a long face." What happened?”
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