Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 25: It is not easy to start a business
It turned out that this alley was named Lushi Alley, and there were many brothels and bookstores inside.
It’s not a weird combination either.
It is the custom of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Actually, from a legal point of view, the Northern Song Dynasty had certain legal prohibitions on this kind of industry, mainly to prevent forcing good men into prostitution, and at the same time, there were certain restrictions on officials.
It has been thousands of years since the state of Qi, and the rulers are also very clear that this thing cannot be completely banned, so why bother to hide their ears and steal the bell, they can only give appropriate regulations.
In addition, the Northern Song Dynasty was a commercial society, which was very prosperous.
As for why bookstores are mixed with Goulan Washing Houses, one of the main reasons is that literati are fond of it, and literati are the main consumers in today’s society.
A typical example is the Wheat Straw Lane outside the Zhuangyuan Building.
This Zhuangyuan building is a place for students from all over the world to live, but outside the building is a very famous place for fireworks in the capital.
Most of the large and small brothels in Bianjing were built in places where there were many literati.
Lushi Lane is the largest bookstore street in Bianjing, and it is outside Xiangguo Temple, with a lot of traffic. It is very reasonable that there are brothels and brothels here.
It can only be said that Zhang Fei made a fuss and has never seen the world.
He has never seen this world.
Without these goulan tile houses and brothels, it is not considered a high-end area. For example, there are no brothels in Killing Pig Alley, because there are butchers there.
Since it is the favorite of the literati, if you want to serve the literati, you have to do what you like. As a result, all the famous geisha in the Northern Song Dynasty were talented and talented, and their literary talent was not weaker than that of men. They were sought after by others. A lady like Zhiqian also made friends with these geisha.
That’s why Xu Zhiqian didn’t attract too many sideways glances while walking in this place of fireworks.
On the contrary, Zhang Fei felt a little embarrassed at the beginning. Seeing that Xu Zhiqian was open-minded, she gradually let go, and her eyes began to look around.
Halfway through the walk, the scent of rouge gradually dissipated, replaced by a tangy scent of ink.
Zhang Fei looked up, but saw that there were many bookstores in front of him, the four treasures of the study, Guqin, calligraphy and painting, so dazzling that passers-by were overwhelmed.
I also saw many talented scholars, literati and inkmen shuttling between various stores, lingering and forgetting to return.
“Look, as long as there is a word’shape’ written on the sign in front of the door, it is the shop you are looking for.”
Xu Zhiqian pointed to the front and said.
This kind of bookstore is equivalent to a law firm, and its full name is “Writing Letters Bookstore”.
Zhang Fei looked up, counted for a while, and said: “It seems that there are only seven or eight, not many!”
Xu Zhiqian said: “This is quite a lot. Because shops like this are run by tea eaters, they have a very close relationship with the government, and they are more regulated than your Erbi people.”
“Really?”
Zhang Fei asked, “What’s the difference?”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Take the official document approved by the government as an example. The official document approved for you is only for you personally, but if you want to open this kind of bookstore, you have to apply for another official document. Official documents are issued to bookstores, and every bookstore must record them, and at the same time, they must be reviewed by the government every three years.”
“Unexpectedly so standardized.”
Zhang Fei nodded thoughtfully.
This is actually the difference between a law firm and a lawyer. A lawyer’s license must be obtained, but just because you have a lawyer’s license does not mean that you can open a law firm. It’s open.
Be qualified.
The same is true for tea cannibals, because tea cannibals are generally used as a supplement to the government, and the papers of tea cannibals can help the government save a lot of work.
For the understanding of the case, just look at the pleadings they wrote. There is no need to send someone to investigate, because the tea eater is responsible for the pleadings. If there is something wrong with the pleadings, the tea eater will also be implicated, Er People with pens don’t need it, so generally speaking, they don’t dare to write indiscriminately.
This can help the government save a lot of public expenses. You must know that the current government’s finances are in a mess, and you can save as much as you can.
Since the requirements are so strict, of course there will be fewer.
So, I have to apply for an official document before I can open a law firm, my God. Zhang Fei had a headache, and asked, “That means that Er Bi’s people must also go to this bookstore to find a living?”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Erbi people with outstanding abilities can go to these bookstores to work, but most of them are in the alleys over there.”
Speaking, he pointed to a small alley not far away. This small alley also has an exclusive name called Erbi Hutong.
Zhang Fei glanced at the alley, with that width, only a small stall could be set up, and it was impossible for the shop to open, and said: “Actually, we Erbi people can also write pleadings and defend in court, why? There is such a big difference in status.”
Xu Zhiqian explained: “The tea cannibals are closely related to the government. If it is just for writing pleadings, the rich families are more willing to find tea cannibals. The people of Erbi need to go to court to defend in order to earn more money. I don’t like the people of Erbi, and many people of Erbi still have to find tea eaters to write pleadings and argue.”
“I see!”
Zhang Fei nodded thoughtfully.
The tea cannibals help the government solve the troubles, of course the gentlemen like it, but the Erbi people want to add troubles to the government, if there is a lawsuit, the government will have more government officials, of course I don’t like it very much.
This has led to some cases. The people of Erbi need to use the name of these big bookstores to knock on the gate of the government in their name, and then proceed with the lawsuit.
As time passed, many powerful Erbi people were directly recruited by these big bookstores.
It can be seen that these big bookstores are monopolistic.
While chatting, Zhang Fei and Xu Zhiqian came to the alley, and as expected, they saw more than ten stalls inside, and almost all the stall owners had a short pen stuck on the brim of their hat, but the business seemed to be slow. Too good, many people are dozing off.
“Brother, do you want to write a pleading paper?”
A person from Erbi came forward and asked enthusiastically.
Zhang Fei asked, “How much?”
The man of Naerbi said: “It depends on what kind of lawsuit you are fighting, brother. If it is just an ordinary money dispute and the amount is not large, you only need a hundred coins. If it is more expensive, you will need more.” If you still need our help to go to court, you will have to pay one or two pennies.”
As far as the current market is concerned, a piece of pleading paper in the bookstore is about 180 yuan, and the people of Erbi are relatively cheaper because they bear less responsibility.
You get what you pay for.
Zhang Fei frowned and said, “That’s just a little!”
Er Bi’s thinking is so quick, when he heard Zhang Fei’s words, he suddenly became suspicious, “Brother, you are not here to write the pleadings, are you?”
Zhang Fei said with a smile: “We are colleagues, and I plan to open a booth here.”
The expression of Naerbi changed immediately, and he said: “Brother, as a senior, I want to advise you, you are still young, change your profession quickly, this profession is not easy to do! Look at them, They are all dozing off.”
Zhang Fei hehe said: “Don’t deceive me, our business is not open for three years, and it is three years after opening, don’t let us catch one.”
“Three years?”
The person from Erbi rolled his eyes, didn’t bother to pay attention to Zhang Fei, and turned back to the booth.
One-hundred-dollar paper, you have to eat it for three years and let me see it.
Is it because you are incapable? Zhang Fei curled his lips in disdain, turned around, and said to Xu Zhiqian who was behind him: “Why don’t you find a place to sit first.”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Don’t you want to go to the bookstore?”
Zhang Fei shook his head.
I have to say that he was a little disappointed in his heart. He has little money and status is not high, and the upper limit is still low.
Xu Zhiqian didn’t force her, she took Zhang Fei to Xiangguo Temple, and found a relatively secluded tea shed to sit down.
“It seems that you come here often?”
After sitting down, Zhang Fei asked casually.
Xu Zhiqian pretended not to hear, and only said: “Have you made up your mind, should you open a booth by yourself, or go to the bookstore to practice first. If you plan to do it yourself, I can lend you some money to live on. If you plan to go to the bookstore, I can also recommend it for you.”
She did not forget the purpose of bringing Zhang Fei here.
“Many thanks for Mrs. Xu’s kindness.” After speaking, Zhang Fei shook his head and said, “But you are right, I don’t even want to do it.”
Xu Zhiqian frowned lightly: “You don’t even want to do it?”
Zhang Fei nodded and said: “If you want to work in a bookstore, then you might as well promise your father and go to Dali Temple with your father.”
Xu Zhiqian was surprised and said: “My father wanted you to enter Dali Temple, and you refused?”
Zhang Fei hummed: “You should believe this, in fact, I don’t want to live in your mansion forever.”
Xu Zhiqian said to herself: “It seems that Daddy is too old to tell the difference between a gentleman and a villain.”
This woman really holds a grudge! Zhang Fei didn’t care too much, and said with a smile: “As for setting up a stall outside, it’s not impossible, but you’ve seen it, so many people stay there, it’s not easy to do business, and the smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys. .”
He wants to start a business, but the reality is that the bookstore monopolizes everything. If he does it alone, he has to appeal through the bookstore.
Xu Zhiqian looked at him suspiciously, feeling a little puzzled.
But for any normal person, he must first choose to enter Dali Temple, and the last should choose to enter the bookstore.
“Xu Niangzi.”
Suddenly, someone shouted softly.
Zhang Fei turned his head to look, and saw an old lady carrying a vegetable basket standing three steps away, looking at Xu Zhiqian with her head tilted.
“It’s Aunt Cao.”
Xu Zhiqian stood up immediately.
“It’s really Mrs. Xu, I’m afraid I’ve identified the wrong person.”
Aunt Cao saw that she had identified the wrong person, so she hurried forward, took out two big melons from the basket, and handed them to Xu Zhiqian, “Miss Xu, the melons grown by my family are sweet.”
“Really?” Xu Zhiqian asked with a smile, “I wonder how much this melon is?”
Seeing Xu Zhiqian smiling like a flower, Zhang Fei thought to himself, so this woman can laugh, that is to say, she is only targeting me?
Aunt Cao became anxious immediately: “How can I ask Mrs. Xu’s money? If Mrs. Xu hadn’t taught us some laws, my family’s melon fields would have been taken away by Huang Yuanwai.”
Xu Zhiqian nodded with a smile and said, “That’s fine, I’ll accept it, thank you, ma’am.”
The attendant immediately came forward and took the two melons.
“No thanks! No thanks!” Mrs. Cao waved her hand and said again: “After a while, my new wine will be brewed, and then I will send some to Mrs. Xu.”
Xu Zhiqian smiled and nodded, “Thank you Zhiqian in advance.”
“No thanks! No thanks!”
Aunt Cao waved her hands again and again, then glanced at Zhang Fei, and said, “Okay, I’ll go sell the melons first, so I won’t disturb Mrs. Xu.”
“Auntie, go slowly.”
As soon as Aunt Cao walked away, Xu Zhiqian immediately winked at Qingmei.
Qing Mei immediately chased after her.
Xu Zhiqian sat down, and suddenly saw Zhang Fei staring at her, frowned and said, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Huh?”
Zhang Fei was stunned, then smiled and said, “I just didn’t expect that Mrs. Xu would often teach these villagers about the law.”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Is this strange? In the past, my father often taught them about the law.”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
Xu Zhiqian nodded: “They don’t have the money to ask you Erbi people. If you can understand some laws, you can protect yourself in many cases.”
It turned out that when she was young, Xu Zun happened to be on the rise, and she was often transferred to various places to become an official, and she always followed her. Xu Zun hated those big landlords and fish meat people very much, but the reality is that there are many things, and he has nothing to do. Therefore, as long as he had free time, he would go to the countryside to teach those people the knowledge of the law himself, so that they knew how to protect themselves and avoid being deceived.
Xu Zhiqian was fascinated by it, and also followed Xu Zun to learn legal knowledge. Later, when his father was not free, she went there on behalf of her father.
This is why Xu Zun didn’t take Xu Zhiqian to Dengzhou this time, because Xu Zhiqian has reached the age of marriage, Xu Zun felt that he could no longer take his daughter to run around, but Xu Zhiqian was not idle, and insisted on going with her. The surrounding people explained the knowledge of the law.
After a while, Xu Zhiqian saw this fellow groaning silently, her eyes flashed sharply, and asked, “What bad idea are you planning?”
“I’m fighting!”
Zhang Fei was startled suddenly, coughed, and asked: “In many situations, can you protect yourself? Mrs. Xu’s words are a bit exaggerated.”
Xu Zhiqian sighed softly: “It’s better than not knowing at all.”
“Not much difference?”
Zhang Fei shook his head with a smile, and said, “Madam Xu, who do villagers like them usually have disputes with?”
Xu Zhiqian said: “Most of them are with those big landlords.”
“This is the end.”
Zhang Fei said: “I don’t dare to say it, but I can say a few words about the law. Knowing some laws is not the same as being proficient in the laws. Those big landlords can hire people who are proficient in the laws.” People, come to plunder more fields for them, your approach can only give them extremely limited protection, which is almost negligible.”
Xu Zhiqian saw that he was speaking clearly and logically, and belittled her own efforts to be useless, and immediately hummed: “Then according to your opinion, how can we protect them?”
Zhang Fei said with a smile: “If there is a handsome, young and promising citizen of Erbi who is proficient in the law and full of sense of justice to protect them, wouldn’t it be better for them to learn the law themselves.”