"From my opinion," Zhang Han interrupted at the right time: "I am afraid that the silver will be stolen and stolen when I bring the goods back, and I am afraid that I will be extorted. It is okay to live in a hotel in the city, but I live outside the city. It is so common for robbery and stealing."

"This guy is worthy of being from a business family, so he is right."

"Last time I went from Xinpingbao to Kaifeng, and brought more than 300 fur goods. When I arrived in Kaifeng, there were only less than 200 left. Those who stole the robbers were cheated, and those who were taken out to get some tax cards..." A middle-aged businessman shook his head with anger and said, "Anyway, it's not easy for us to do this!"

"Who told us that there are many princes in Shanxi and Henan?"

"Shanxi is pretty good, but there are so many in Henan."

There are quite a few merchants here who go to Henan and Shandong. The specialties in the north are actually more expensive to go to Jiangnan and Huguang. It is just that ordinary travelers travel thousands of miles back and forth. The merchants in Shandong are mostly from Liaodong and the capital, and fewer from Shanxi, and more from Henan merchants. There are many princes and princes in Shanxi and Henan, and the government has not many tax cards, but these royal palaces and gentry and gentry privately set up by the powerful people from all over the country. In addition, the tooth taxes collected by the merchants, various miscellaneous fees, servants, and shops. Zhang Han listens casually and knows how difficult it is for merchants in the Ming Dynasty to make money.

There are also official roads that are disrepaired, roads are difficult to move, floods and refugees and bandits, and Lahu, those good villagers are not ruthless in extortion of passers-by merchants. If it weren't for the bilateral trade between the Ming Dynasty and Mongolia, the Ming Dynasty was the advantageous side and the profits were abundant, I'm afraid these merchants might not be profitable.

The best business roads at that time were marine trade. Jiangnan, Fujian and Guangdong had already made great profits, especially in Jiangnan, where the profits were particularly high. Another thing was to sell southern goods from south to north from the canal waterway to the north, including the trade road from Huguang to Jiangnan and Henan, which was also very prosperous.

As for the business in the north, the rise of Shanxi merchants relied on monopoly on salt, tea and grain trafficking, and now it relied on the Ma market.

As everyone's chat, Zhang Han gradually became clearer and clearer about the business veins of this era. Many things that could not be seen in Xinpingbao could only be obtained through traveling like this, and some of the things that were faint in his mind gradually became clearer and clearer.

"We're more time," Zhang Han said with a smile: "You can get the silver at the place and buy the goods. Someone will help you ship them home and pick them up when you get home. This way, it will be easier to do business."

The middle-aged businessman who sold fur just now laughed and said, "Young man is really good at joking. If you do business like this, wouldn't it be the same as watching a business at home?"

"There are still different." Zhang Han smiled and said, "After all you have to go to the place to see the goods. Everyone has different opinions, different goods, different news, and different profits."

"However, it is impossible to do what you said, brother."

Zhang Han smiled but said nothing, but someone else responded: "Some people are already doing the exchange of silver, but the scale is not large, and it is feasible in a few places. And they only exchange the silver into bills of exchange for banknotes when they arrive at the place."

"I don't dare to do this."

"Yes, it sounds so mysterious."

All the merchants shook their heads, and Zhang Han was not surprised by this situation. In fact, there was "flying money" in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, the world was in great chaos, with little gold and silver, mostly copper coins, and it was too risky and difficult to bring tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of strings of money to trade. At that time, the governors from all over the country had a Jinzouyuan in Chang'an, the capital, that is, the units stationed in Beijing. With this official guarantee, the merchants saved money locally and went to the capital to withdraw money. This saved a lot of money, and there was no danger of being robbed, which was very convenient.

Unfortunately, the system of the Ming Dynasty disappeared, and a small number of bills of exchange appeared in the late Ming Dynasty. However, it took more than a hundred years for this business to mature. Not long after it was passed, European forces came in, and their banking industry was more mature, with better services and stronger capital. China's private capital was quickly hit and defeated. The eight major merchants of Shanxi were defeated in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, and many legendary businesses closed down.

After all, the development of the banking industry in Europe was Jewish and powerful business guilds, and capital spoke for itself. Chinese merchants are considered fat sheep attributes, so it would be good if they could make money.

After chatting, everyone returned to the room to rest. After Zhang Han and others had a good night's sleep, they also got up and continued on their way.

Tianchengwei went to Yanghewei, entered Yanghewei, then to Datong Town, and then went straight to the southwest. When he arrived in Puzhou in a row, he had been walking on the road for six days.

The train journey of several hours in later generations was particularly long and hard at this time.

Along the way, I also encountered rogues blocking the road, but I didn’t see bandits. After all, I walked all the way up the road, and didn’t walk on any small mountain roads, but there were also many thrilling times. When I passed Taiyuan, Liang Hong suffered a cold and almost fell ill. Everyone stopped for half a day and cooked a large pot of ginger soup in a small shop on the side of the road. Everyone was sweating. Liang Hong’s face changed from yellow to rosy, and then continued to set off after resting.

In this era, if you are not accustomed to the environment or have typhoid fever during the journey, you usually have to rest for at least a long time before you can continue moving forward, otherwise you may die on the way.

Fortunately, Liang Hong was in good health, and he thought about taking care of Zhang Han, Liang Xing and others. In addition, the matter was urgent, so he didn't delay for too long, so he finally got on the road. Fortunately, there was no accident on the way, and everyone finally arrived in Puzhou safely.

The Zhang family in Puzhou is the most prominent family in the local area. Zhang Siwei is the highest height of the Zhang family in Puzhou. However, the Zhang family in Puzhou is not just Zhang Siwei. This family has been passed down for hundreds of years, but Zhang Siwei's branch is the most prominent.

"The Zhang family mansion is in Luoma Lane. There are several alleys in that area, which one you want to find and find out before coming to your door."

The family that has been passed down for hundreds of years has flourished after it has grown up. Zhang Han and others have received guidance. Only after they arrived at the local area did they know how prominent the Zhang family's sect was.

Even though the Zhang family has not produced any great figures in the past twenty or thirty years, its foundation is still not comparable to ordinary gentry families, nor is it a pure merchant family.

The entire Luoma Lane is lived in by the Zhang family, and each courtyard is full of extraordinary dignity. There are several alleys in the entire street, except for a few families, almost all of them are gathered by Zhang family members of Puzhou.

There are no shops or eye-catching buildings on the street. There is a ancestral hall in the middle of the street. It is the ancestral hall of the Zhang family in Puzhou. It can be built in the city and is located in a grand manner. The family's heritage is also fully displayed.

What is more conspicuous is of course the archway that rises from the intersection of the street.

There are many archways such as the Jinshi and the first grade. There are many archways such as Fuzhou Zhengtang. The most conspicuous ones are of course the university cards, the prince's grand tutor, the young master of the Zhuguo, and other archways. These are the achievements of Zhang Siwei, the Fengpan Gong of the Zhang family. So far, few of the big families in Shanxi have beaten the Zhang family in Puzhou in the matter of fighting archways.

Zhang Han did not respect his grandfather much. Zhang Juzheng was a successful reformer and politician. When Zhang Juzheng was alive, Zhang Siwei was very popular. As soon as Zhang Juzheng died, he fought with Shen Shixing to cater to Wanli. This was just a poor political ethics. From the actual effect, the Ming Dynasty's revival was destroyed by the hands of Shen Shixing and Zhang Siwei, which was absolutely correct.

Thoughts on his mind, the Zhang family and Zhang Siwei of Puzhou were Zhang Han’s biggest reliance at this time. He dismounted early and walked under the archway respectfully. No matter what he felt, his face was full of respect.

Zhang Han and his party also attracted people's attention.

In addition to the Zhang clans, most of the people living on this street are also gentry homes. Most of the people walking on the street are familiar with each other. A few foreign tourists riding horses came at once, which was very eye-catching.

"It turns out that it is Xunfeng Pangong. His branch lives in the main hall and is the largest mansion in the middle. His branch is already just a single pass, so it's best to find it."

When Zhang Han asked people, his heart was also shocked.

After many years, the Zhang family in Xinpingbao has been separated from Puzhou for a long time. The Zhang family here seems to have forgotten that there is a descendant of Fengpangong in Xinpingbao?

"I am also a descendant of Feng Pangong."

The man who was about forty years old, thin and short, wearing a pure scarf and a blue Taoist robe-style jacket. After hearing Zhang Han's words, his two little eyes blinked, thought for a while, suddenly clapped his hands and smiled, "I understand, are you here from Xinpingbao?"

Zhang Han admired the other party. Only people these days are obsessed with the clan genealogy, and in such a large clan, they can remember the situations of each branch so clearly.

"Yes, here is exactly..."

"Don't call it now. Is your father Zhang Cheng? He came once when he was a teenager. I was young at that time. I saw him once and traveled together. It's been so many years..."

The skinny man sighed and looked at Zhang Han, then said, "My name is Zhang Xuezeng. In terms of genealogy, it is your uncle. Call me "third uncle."

Zhang Han quickly bowed: "I have met my third uncle."

Zhang Han also observed that he was dressed like a gentry and was the first-class person when he was walking on the street. Many people bowed to him and answered him one by one. His status was not low and he was humble. Zhang Han then picked him up and asked him. This question and answer really worked very well.

Zhang Xuezhang looked at Zhang Han and asked, "What's wrong with your father?"

"My father has passed away for several years..."

"Oh, sure enough." Zhang Xuezhang said: "Your father came here to report the demise and wanted to return to the clan. Unfortunately, this matter was not done. Back then... Forget it, there is no need to mention the matter back then. You have to explain to me clearly what happened this time, what happened when you come back?"

This third uncle is really enthusiastic, and Zhang Han will not hide it. He will tell you everything he has come.

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Chapter completed!