Datang New Giants

Chapter 169
Lao Gao glanced at Lu Ting in astonishment, quickly responded respectfully, and then went down with Shopkeeper Li's men to pick someone out.

He said he was picking someone, but he didn't say what kind of person he wanted, and he didn't ask for it. Obviously, this was a test to see if he could guess the master's intentions.

If it is done well, it will gain greater trust in the future; if it is not done well, it is hard to say that the contract of sale has not changed yet.

"My lord, why do you ask him to choose? What if he chooses something that doesn't suit his liking?" Fuzhi couldn't help asking when he saw shopkeeper Li going to make new tea.

Buying slaves is a big deal, and it's not good if you pick out those who are lazy, greedy, and self-confident.

When Fuzhi was talking, Lady Chilian, who had been by her side, also pricked up her ears, obviously interested in this question.

Lu Ting gently put down the teacup in his hand, and said casually: "Let him choose, not let him buy it, let's see how he looks."

That's it, Fuzhi nodded suddenly.

At this time, shopkeeper Li came in with a pot of freshly brewed tea. While changing the tea for Lu Ting, he said, "It's cold, Mr. Lu, try this pot of freshly brewed tea."

Lu Ting picked up the teacup, blew on it, took a sip, and said casually, "This tea is pretty good."

Received Lu Ting's praise, shopkeeper Li felt very face, and said with some pride: "Huoshan Huangya and Liangshiquan, this tea tastes better than well water and Yunqu water."

Huoshan Huangya plus Liangshiquan?
Lu Ting just said hello out of courtesy, but he didn't expect shopkeeper Li to take it seriously, so he couldn't help but taste it again, it was really good, the tea was indeed better than the one he made, so he couldn't help asking: "Treasurer Li, What is the origin of this good stone spring?"

Shopkeeper Li was a little surprised and said, "Mr. Lu is new to Chang'an, right?"

"I just arrived a few years ago, so I don't know many things about Chang'an in detail." Lu Ting said honestly.

At this time, Lao Gao hadn’t picked a good person yet, so Shopkeeper Li said enthusiastically, “Master Lu, Chang’an City is so big, with a permanent population of hundreds of thousands, water is a big problem. well water."

"Young master also knows that when transporting the canal water, there are people using boats and occasional people throwing sewage. The water quality is mediocre. As for the well water, all kinds of sewage in Chang'an City permeate each other, like the water used in the palace. Special personnel are sent to meridian more than 100 miles away from Chang'an. The mountain spring water is taken from the mountains, and the dignitaries also have special personnel to transport water to the Ziwu Ridge for daily needs, but the Ziwu Ridge is too far away for ordinary people to afford, and those springs are also occupied by the dignitaries.”

"Fortunately, about twenty miles south of Chang'an, there is a mountain called Liangshi Mountain, which can be regarded as a branch of the Qinling Mountains. There is a spring on the mountain called Liangshi Spring. The water quality is clear and sweet. Many people in Chang'an specially go to Liangshiling to fetch water. Not to mention, using the spring water of Liangshiquan to make tea and soup tastes much better than well water.”

Lu Ting suddenly realized something and said: "It turns out that's the case, shopkeeper Li, I've learned the lesson."

When I lived in Chengfu, I thought the tea was good. After I moved out, the same tea leaves couldn’t taste the same. I have mastered the soaking time very well, and now I understand that the root cause lies in the water used to make the tea.

By the way, I have seen a wooden cart Chengcheng mansion early in the morning. I was a guest at that time, so I didn't ask much. It must be the spring water brought back from outside the city.

Quite particular.

Lu Ting looked at the tea in the teacup, and soon had an idea in his mind.

While talking, several people filed in, and Lao Gao had chosen a good one.

Lao Gao bowed to Lu Ting: "Young master, the old servant you want has been selected, please hold your eyes."

"I've met Mr. Lu." A middle-aged woman and two maidservants bowed to Lu Ting together.

Lu Ting looked up and saw that the woman was about 34 or so, with a thin figure, wearing a coarse cloth dress, she looked a little shy when saluting, and looked very kind. Around, with rough hands and feet, the youngest is only about fourteen or fifteen years old, with delicate features.

Without Lu Ting asking questions, Lao Gao took the initiative to introduce: "Young master, the cook is called Mei Niang. She has been in the kitchen for more than ten years and has mastered two spoons. They are 21 years old this year, and the youngest is Xiaoqing, who is 14 years old this year. They are house slaves and have been trained since childhood. They are proficient in female reds, needlework, and housework."

"Okay, that's it for them." Lu Ting made a decision on the spot.

Mei Niang was dressed a bit shabby, and her spirits were not very good, but she tidied up very cleanly. Although there was only one cheap wooden hairpin, her hair was combed neatly and her clothes were starched clean. Where she is neither humble nor overbearing, she is obviously confident in herself, Lu Ting recognized her the first time she saw her.

A person who can maintain personal hygiene and image in this environment is definitely not much worse.

Erya doesn't look smart enough, with rough hands and feet, suitable for doing some heavy work;
Small eyes look very clever, and the person is also delicate, suitable for serving the master's daily life.

In a slave shop like this, when the slaves are not sold, most of the slaves live together and get to know each other well. Lao Gao has been a housekeeper. Just now I heard from shopkeeper Li that Lao Gao has been here for three months, but two and a half months are While recuperating, he must know the three of them well.

Shopkeeper Li clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Lu is not only good at judging people, but also has no doubts about employing them. These four are good candidates."

"He's a nice guy, shopkeeper Li can't sit on the ground and raise the price." Lu Ting said jokingly.

Shopkeeper Li waved his hand and ordered the four slaves to be taken down. Then he said, "Young master Lu is not an outsider. Four of you will pack 12 yuan."

"The deal is only 12 yuan." Lu Ting just thought about it for a while, and quickly agreed.

Now wars are frequent, the market does not worry about slaves, the price is not high, a young and beautiful maid, the price ranges from [-] to [-] yuan, Lao Gao's worth is [-] yuan, that is, Mei Niang, Erya and Xiaoqing pack Seventy thousand yuan, of which Xiaoqing is young, delicate, and still a virgin, the price will not be lower than forty thousand yuan, and Mei Niang and Erya's combined price is only thirty thousand yuan.

Before coming to Luorenpu, Lu Ting walked around a little and knew the general market price. 12 yuan is equivalent to 120 guan. If it is sold normally, the price will not be lower than 160 guan. It is obvious that Chang Sun Chong's face is in it.

Taking advantage of the big advantage, it seems petty to bargain again.

Shopkeeper Li didn't expect Lu Ting to be so forthright, he said yes, and immediately sent someone to go to the Municipal Office to go through the delivery procedures.

Dongshi has a well-established municipal office, shopkeeper Li has a background and is good at being a man, and the procedures are handled very quickly. After only a quarter of an hour, Lu Ting has four more deeds of prostitution in his hand.

All of a sudden it cost 120 guan, Lu Ting did some calculations, and there was a little more than 160 guan in all his possessions.

The day before yesterday, there were more than 200 guan. The money was piled up like a hill at home. Fuzhi was so excited that he didn't sleep all night. He was afraid that some gentleman on Liang would steal the money. The money came and went faster, and it was gone all at once Mostly.

There were too many people, and the original rented house couldn't fit in. Lu Ting thought about it, bought some cleaning supplies at the market, and took them back to the new house that had just been transferred.

Back at the new house, Lao Gao, Mei Niang, Erya and Xiaoqing stood in a row, and Lao Gao standing on the left said, "Please give me a name and instruction."

Just now, son was an honorary title, but now that he has sold himself, he has to change his name to be called Langjun.

Adding a mouth at home, usually the first thing is to instruct, clarify the rules, and change the name to show the authority of the new owner.

Lu Ting nodded, looked at the four of them, and quickly said: "Old Gao, Mei Niang, you have been called by your names for so long, I guess you are used to it, so just use it."

"Thank you, sir." Lao Gao and Mei Niang said gratefully.

Although the name is just a code name, it represents the master's respect and love for him.

If you meet those hostesses who don’t care, just give them a number, such as Ah Da, Ah Er, Ah San or Da Hong, Er Hong, San Hong, etc.

"Chang Xiaojing to Siqi, and Erya to Pomegranate." Lu Ting casually picked up two relatively pleasant names.

Siqi and Shiliu hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, Mr. Lang, for giving me your name."

The two were very satisfied with the new name and quickly thanked them.

After changing the name, Lu Ting turned to Lao Gao and said, "Old Gao, this house is newly bought, and it hasn't been cleaned properly. You can take someone to clean it up, and you will live here at night."

There are too many people to live in, so it is suitable to move here. When adding the mouth, I heard from shopkeeper Li that today is an auspicious day, which is suitable for adding mouth and moving into the house. As a young man with a heart in the new era, Lu Ting embraces that it is better to hit the sun than to choose the day. Today Check in late.

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