"Yihu, send someone back to Yan Land tomorrow and send the printed books and teaching materials to Chang 'an.”
"Also, let Xu An, Tian Cheng, and the others come to Chang 'an.”
Yihu was the name of the shopkeeper of Xiaoxiang Restaurant in Chang 'an.
Yi wasn't a surname, but it meant to be friendly.
Foxes were wild beasts and were known for their intelligence.
Yihu meant how intelligent one was, and it represented the good intentions parents had for their children.
In this era, the commoners at the bottom did not have surnames. Only the nobles, or those who had once been nobles, had surnames.
Just like the Xu family of Yan.
In this era, they were only a landlord class, and no one in the clan was an official in the court.
However, during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, the Xu family was once an aristocrat of the Yan Country. They were once the governor of the Yan Country and were the descendants of a true aristocrat, so they had a surname.
Although Xu Yan looked down on the scholarly faction…
But when it came to commoner surnames, he had to admit that Confucianism and Confucianism had contributed greatly.
According to Xu Yan's memories from his previous life, in the middle and late Western Han Dynasty, Confucianism gradually developed in society. It began to encourage commoners to imitate nobles, create their own surnames, and establish clans.
This made the people at the bottom of China the first group in the world to obtain noble surnames.
Of course, this was something that happened during the Xuan, Yuan, and Cheng Dynasties of the Western Han Dynasty.
There were still more than a hundred years before the era when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had just registered as emperor.
Therefore, most of the people of the Western Han Dynasty did not have surnames. Some only had very simple names. Most of them were named after wild beasts or things that they could come into contact with on a daily basis.
Yi Hu used to be a peddler in Yan Land.
Later, the Xiongnu invaded, and the people of Yan suffered greatly. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. Thousands of miles of wilderness were covered in white bones. Yihu's family also suffered greatly. They lost their land and the work they relied on to survive. The whole family became refugees.
After Xu Yan transmigrated, although he did not have the ability to stop the Xiongnu from going south, he still saved many people.
Yi Hu was one of them.
Yi Hu's family, who had lost their land and livelihood, sold themselves to the Xu family and became their slaves.
Later on, Xu Yan opened a school in the clan to teach the children and servants to learn how to read and write.
Because Yi Hu had a good performance and had some business experience, Xu Yan entrusted him with an important task and asked him to come to Chang 'an City to open a Nvlu Pavilion.
He did not let Xu Yan down.
In less than three years, he had developed Xiaoxiang Restaurant into the number one female inn in Chang 'an. He earned a lot of money every day and was loyal to Xu Yan. He was appointed by Xu Yan as the general manager of the Xu Family's businesses in Chang' an.
Hearing Xu Yan's instructions.
Yi Hu didn't ask for the reason and directly nodded,"Don't worry, Patriarch. I'll get someone to do it tomorrow morning.”
After Xu Yan finished speaking, he thought of the paper making technique and instructed Yihu again," By the way, get someone to buy two more shops in Chang 'an. I will need them in a few days."”
He planned to use these two shops to sell the Four Treasures of the Study, brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. It could also be considered as opening up a new source of income.
There was a saying that money was not everything, but without money, one could not do anything.
This rule was no exception in ancient times.
Although Xu Yan didn't care about his own enjoyment, there were too many things he wanted to do, and there were also many places where he needed money.
Therefore, it was always good to be able to earn more money by relying on the paper making technique.
"Yes, Patriarch!"
Yi Hu nodded, indicating that he understood. He then reported to Xu Yan,"Patriarch, there's one more thing. Today, when this lowly one went to the Eldest Princess 'residence to deliver last month's allowance, the Eldest Princess seemed to already have some doubts about Patriarch's identity.”
"No worries."
When Xu Yan heard this, he nodded and said,"Next time, if the Eldest Princess asks, just tell her my identity. After all, we have worked together for so many years, and the Eldest Princess 'reputation is still very guaranteed.”
"Of course, don't get too close to Guantao Manor. Our cooperation with the Eldest Princess is limited to business.”
The Eldest Princess was the aunt of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, and the mother of Empress Chen, Liu Piao.
In this era, no matter what kind of business one did, one needed a backer.
Most of the Xu family's shops in Chang 'an were under the Eldest Princess Liu Piao's name.
Liu Piao was a princess of the Western Han Dynasty. She was the daughter of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Empress Dou. She was the sister of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Liu Qi. She was also the aunt and mother-in-law of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che.
After Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, he was granted the title of Princess Guantao and married Chen Wu, Marquis of Tangyi. He had at least two sons and one daughter.
This Eldest Princess was not a simple person.
Not only did she have a high position and was trusted by Empress Dowager Dou, but she was also skilled in scheming and scheming. She was not someone to be trifled with. Even the Prime Minister, Grand Marshal, and Great General were not willing to be enemies with her.
Therefore, many of Xu Yan's businesses were under the name of the eldest princess of Guantao, and ordinary people did not dare to cause trouble.
Similarly, Xu Yan was not surprised that the eldest princess of Guantao Restaurant could find out the connection between him and Xiaoxiang Restaurant.
After all, Liu Piao wasn't stupid. Even if there were merchants who relied on him and put their businesses under his name, he would still investigate the identity and background of the people who came. It was impossible for him to take on all the trouble for a little money.
If that was the case, Liu Piao wouldn't have become the Eldest Princess whom all the nobles in Chang 'an City dared not provoke.
Fortunately, although this Guantao Eldest Princess had all sorts of bad reputations, her character and credibility could still be guaranteed.
He was paid to do things, and he did not cheat anyone.
After Xiaoxiang Restaurant established itself in Chang 'an, it had blocked many troubles and spies for Xu Yan.
"What a pity!"
When Xu Yan thought of this, he sighed faintly.
It was a pity that such a good partner would gradually lose his power in the near future because of his daughter, Empress Chen.
Xu Yan was also unwilling to get involved in Liu Che's family affairs.
Therefore, his view of Liu Piao was very simple. He was just a simple business partner.
Even when he slowly walked to the front and had enough strength to protect his own business, the cooperation between the two sides would slowly stop and eventually become a passerby.
He had no choice.
The women of the Old Liu family were too terrifying. The battle between the Eldest Princess and the Eldest Princess was not something an outsider like him could get involved in.
Especially that Eldest Princess. She looked weak and weak, not fighting for anything, but in fact, her methods were much more brilliant than the Eldest Princess Liu Piao.
The eldest princess, Liu Ping, was the eldest daughter of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, Liu Qi, and Empress Wang. She was also the sister of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che. She was a legendary princess of the Han Dynasty.
At first, she was granted the title of Princess Yangxin and married Cao Shou, Marquis of Pingyang, so she was called Princess Pingyang and gave birth to a son, Cao Xiang.
After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, she was honored as the Eldest Princess.
After Cao Shou's death, he married Xiahou Po, Marquis of Ruyin.
In the second year of Yuanding, Xiahou Po committed suicide because he was afraid of being punished by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for having an affair with other people's concubines. Princess Pingyang remarried Wei Qing, the Great Sima, and was buried in Maoling after her death.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's Empress Wei Zifu and his favorite concubine, Lady Li, were all favored by Emperor Wu through her.
Just from her life trajectory and actions, it could be seen that this Eldest Princess of the Great Han Dynasty was also not a simple person.
Eldest Princess Liu Piao could only rely on the elderly Empress Dowager Dou and her daughter Empress Chen.
The eldest princess Liu Ping had Wei Zifu, the queen of Wei, Wei Qing, the commander of the army, Huo Qubing, the general of the hussars, and others.
One represented the past and the present, while the other represented the future.
Xu Yan didn't want to provoke any of them.
Therefore, he made up his mind to slowly cut off his partnership with the Eldest Princess Liu Piao after he stepped onto the stage. He would be at ease as a sage who studied physics.
Whether it was the battle between the Eldest Princess and the Eldest Princess, or the battle between Empress Chen and the future Empress Wei, none of it had anything to do with him.
Although Yi Hu didn't know why Xu Yan kept emphasizing to keep a distance from the Eldest Princess.
However, this was not something he could decide.
Now, he heard Xu Yan emphasize it again.
He could only nod solemnly and promise,""Patriarch, don't worry. Yihu understands."
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