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Mrs. Jia shook her head and said: "I know my true intentions. This matter will be discussed later. Only when Xiang'er comes through is the most important thing."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Don't worry, aunt, I will hire a matchmaker later, prepare all the etiquette, and choose a day to marry my sister."

After hearing what he said, Mrs. Jia nodded and said, "I betroth my daughter to you, and I hope you will treat her well."

After listening to her repeated instructions, Zhang Zhengdao naturally patted his chest and said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother-in-law, my son-in-law will naturally not be so unkind and unkind as to betray his sister."

When Jia heard that he changed his tune, her ears turned red with embarrassment.

Mrs. Jia sighed: "I only have this precious daughter, so it's quite an advantage for you."

Jia was even more ashamed.

Zhang Zhengdao stood up and said: "My son-in-law is going to prepare some things and let my sister come over as soon as possible."

After bidding farewell to Jia's mother and daughter, Zhang Zhengdao led the horse to the Lion House.

Zhang Liu was overjoyed to see his senior officials returning, and he diligently led the way up to the reception room on the third floor.

"A high official wants to kill a villain." The dog-legged man smiled.

Zhang Zhengdao frowned and asked: "I asked you to go to Dengzhou to inquire about the news, why did you come back so soon?"

I glanced at this bitch suspiciously, he’s not doing his job well!

Zhang Liu cried out: "What an injustice! Senior officials are so distrustful of villains."

"Early that morning, I rushed to Dengzhou alone. I only asked someone to find out everything, and then hurried back, waiting to report to the high officials." Zhang Liu shouted.
Zhang Zhengdao saw that he didn't seem to be lying, so he said: "Go and ask the chef to prepare some food, and we will talk while eating."

Zhang Liu agreed and went downstairs to tell the waiters to prepare food.

Zhang Zhengdao looked at the scene in the market through the window, thinking about things in his heart.

Not long after, Zhang Liu left and returned, carrying several dishes and a jug of wine and placing them on the table.

Zhang Zhengdao took the chopsticks and took a few bites before continuing to ask: "Sit down and talk. What news have you heard?"

Zhang Liu poured a glass of wine for Zhang Zhengdao, then sat aside and said: "Master, after I went to Dengzhou, I found an inn to stay. I first made some inquiries with the clerk in the inn.

News."

"In the early years, our Song Dynasty ships all set out from Dengzhou and passed through Dongmou, Bajiao Haikou, Zhigang Island, Wengjin County, Haizhou, Yanzhou, Baizhou, and finally to Goryeo." Zhang Liuconghuai.

He took out a notebook, which was filled with dense handwriting.

In order to prevent forgetting, Zhang Liu recorded all the information he found one by one.

He looked at what was written in the book and continued: "It's just that this route is now abandoned. During the Xining period, the imperial court closed Dengzhou and Laizhou, and merchant ships were not allowed to sail from these two places."

Zhang Zhengdao asked in confusion: "Do you know the reason?"

Zhang Liu replied: "I heard it was to guard against the Liao people."

Zhang Zhengdao frowned and thought, Dengzhou Port is the closest to Korea. If you go to sea from here, you can reach Korea without going through too many dangerous sea areas. This is the safest sea route.

Moreover, Liangshan Bo is connected to Beiqing River, and the outlet of Beiqing River is also near Dengzhou and Laizhou. This is the best route to the sea from Liangshan Dazhai.

However, the imperial court closed the seaports of Dengzhou and Laizhou, fearing that it would be difficult to transfer to sea from here.

"If a merchant ship goes to sea, it can start from Banqiao Town, Mizhou, where the imperial court has a municipal shipping department." Zhang Liudao.

Zhang Zhengdao thought for a moment and then asked: "If we want to go to sea, which month is the best?"

The sea ships of this era were powered by sails. If the season and wind direction were wrong, they would not be able to reach Goryeo.

Zhang Liu looked at the book in his hand again and replied: "If we go to sea, we can set off in June or July and arrive in Goryeo in August."

It is already September, and we have missed the best season to go to sea.

Zhang Zhengdao recalled the map between the Song Dynasty and Goryeo in his mind.

Zhang Liu added: "I heard someone say that the current trip to Goryeo is from Mingzhou. There are many sea ships there that travel to overseas countries."

If you just want to go overseas to do business, Mingzhou is the best choice, where wealthy businessmen gather and are connected to the world.

However, Zhang Zhengdao is looking for a way out for Liangshan Dazhai, so naturally he cannot run to Mingzhou, which is thousands of miles away.

After thinking about it, Zhang Zhengdao had no clue yet, so he changed the topic and said, "Liu, in the courtyard where Diuer was originally placed, a mother and daughter now live there."

"Go and ask Mrs. Xue to be a matchmaker, and prepare a dowry gift. The official wants to get another wife." Zhang Zhengdao ordered.

Zhang Liu stood in awe, gave a thumbs up and said: "I admire you, little man."

Zhang Zhengdao now had six wives, and Zhang Liu knew it, but he didn't expect that when the official went out, he would bring back another wife, and she was a romantic figure.

After a quick glance, he saw that the official's face was rosy and showed no sign of haggard. Zhang Liu put the porcelain bottle he had taken out into his arms again.

Zhang Zhengdao naturally saw his little move, but pretended not to notice it and said, "I'll give you one day to get it done quickly."

Seeing Zhang Zhengdao's eagerness to urge, Zhang Liu immediately stood up and shouted: "Don't worry, high official, I will do it now, little man."

Zhang Liu turned around and ran downstairs, and then went to find Mrs. Xue to prepare for Zhang Zhengdao to take in a concubine.

Zhang Zhengdao sat alone in the house, thinking about the development of Liangshan.

Since there is no way to use Dengzhou and there is no way to connect Mizhou to Liangshanbo, there is only one road available.

After making up his mind, Zhang Zhengdao made some careful deductions and concluded that the matter was feasible.

However, this can only be done if you choose a trustworthy person.

Zhang Zhengdao sighed, there are still too few people who are trustworthy and capable of doing things.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, interrupting Zhang Zhengdao's deep thought.

"Come in!"

The person who came was Sun San. The man saluted respectfully and said, "I have seen a high official."

Long time no see, Sun San is more mature and steady.

"When did you come back?" Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said, "Just in time, come have a drink with me."

After Sun San sat down, he replied: "The villain has just arrived."

Zhang Zhengdao poured him a glass of wine, and the man quickly stood up and thanked him.

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Zhang Zhengdao waved his hand and said, "When did you become so polite?"

Sun Sandao said: "The high officials are not what they used to be, and the humble people dare not make mistakes."

Zhang Zhengdao saw that the two of them were a little awkward, so he raised his wine glass and said with a smile, "You and I, brothers, don't need to be like this."

Sun San also quickly picked up the wine glass, clinked it with Zhang Zhengdao, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Official, now the several herbal medicine shops in Yanggu County have been taken care of, and each shop has promoted some capable clerks." Sun San hesitated for a moment and said directly: "I want to resign as shopkeeper.

If you want to fulfill your duties, please ask high-ranking officials to fulfill them."

Seeing that Sun San wanted to give up his job, Zhang Zhengdao did not ask the reason, but just asked: "Who is worthy of the important responsibility of the shop in Yanggu County?"

Sun San replied: "The old man in the shop has made a new start and is very useful."

"This man is steady, can write and do calculations. He is a simple and good man." Sun San explained again.

Zhang Zhengdao asked again: "Do you think he can take good care of the shop in Yanggu County?"

Sun San solemnly said: "The villain can be a guarantee."

"Since you think Fu Zixin is suitable," Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile, "then give him the management of several herbal medicine shops in Yanggu County."

"Every month, you only need to send the store's accounts to the Zhang family on time." Zhang Zhengdao explained.

Sun San stood up again and saluted: "The little man thanked the high officials on behalf of Brother Fu."

"Okay, I haven't seen you for a while, why are you being so polite?" Zhang Zhengdao waved his hand and motioned for him to sit down.

Seeing this man's respectful expression, which seemed to be on his mind, Zhang Zhengdao asked, "Is there something wrong?"

Sun San hesitated for a moment and replied: "The villain's uncle, after returning home, couldn't stay idle and opened another restaurant. I sent a message some time ago, wanting to call the villain back to help take care of it."

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