Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

As China's national strength increased, Tang Dynasty people began to appear in large numbers in places like Arabia and Persia, where they were rarely seen before, much like NPCs were being introduced.

The Tang Dynasty encouraged commerce, had a well-developed tax system, and was backed by a powerful military.

This sparked the get-rich-quick mentality among many people in the Tang Dynasty.

The number of merchants venturing overseas has increased exponentially in recent years.

Sasanian Persia, capital Ctesiphon.

In the aristocratic area of ​​the city center, a somewhat strange construction site was busily carrying out construction work. It was strange not only because the architectural style of the buildings here was completely different from the surrounding mansions.

Furthermore, the person in charge of building this area was a young man from the Tang Dynasty.

“The irrigation ditch here isn’t deep enough, Tammy. You need to emphasize to them again that they must strictly follow my blueprints and dig another ten centimeters down to connect it with other irrigation ditches, otherwise the water will be blocked here…”

“Tell them that if they make the same mistake again, I will fire them! They don’t want to earn Tang Yuan; some people do!”

The young man's tone was not good at the moment, so much so that the Sassanid Persian man translating for him also showed some tension and unease on his face.

He emphasized the young man's words to the Persian artisans before him.

Seeing that these people looked frightened and nervous, and bowed and apologized to him repeatedly, with some even trying to kneel down, the young man stopped them with a stern face.

“I’m not trying to make things difficult for you, but I did pay you wages. I hope you understand how high your pay is in Ctesiphon and how many people want your jobs.”

"Get to work. Three days at most. I want to see this place finished to my standards..."

The Persian artisans then departed.

As the young man finished inspecting the construction site and walked out of the area, he was immediately greeted by several Sassanid Persian nobles dressed in fine silks and satins, clearly of high status.

“Oh, Chairman Jiang, it’s great to finally meet you. I think we can talk about building a mansion for me today, right? I heard from Tammy that it will be completed soon.”

The young man, addressed as Chairman Jiang, wore a respectful yet assertive smile.

He exchanged a bow with the other party, and even though the person in front of him was the Sasanian Persian Minister of Law, whose family was a powerful figure equivalent to the Sasanian version of the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families, he was not nervous at all.

He then led the other person to his residence in Ctesiphon.

They had someone serve him tea.

“Lord Boloni, I can indeed accept your offer of employment. However, if we build a pure Tang Dynasty-style mansion that is even more magnificent than the Dibu family mansion, as you have suggested, the cost will not be small.”

"You are an important person, you should know that many building materials, even in our Great Tang Dynasty, can only be used by high-ranking officials and nobles. Even if our Jiang's Real Estate has the construction qualifications, the cost will not be low..."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hand to indicate a number, and sighed with a hint of regret.

"Three million Tang Yuan, you should be able to calculate the exact amount in Persian gold coins, Lord Boloni. This is already an extra 500,000 compared to the budget for the Dibu family mansion."

however.

Upon hearing this number, the Sassanid Persians, known as Lord Boloni, did not react with shock. Instead, they moved closer to Jiang Ge and asked in a low voice.

"Since we spent more money, it must be even more luxurious than that old man Dib's mansion, right?"

Jiang Ge smiled leisurely: "What I'm more worried about is whether Tang Dynasty merchants will mistake it for the royal palace and go to the wrong door if they come."

Upon hearing this, Boloni's eyes lit up instantly, and he burst into laughter.

“That’s exactly right! Chairman Jiang, I’ve made up my mind. I want you to build my new mansion. I’ll have someone send you the deposit.”

Immediately, the reception room was filled with the joy of both host and guests.

After seeing the other party off, Jiang Ge's smile grew even wider.

Looking at the sky outside, I couldn't help but sigh.

Who could have imagined that when his own business was on the verge of bankruptcy, he would be able to turn the tide with the architectural and construction skills he learned from the Imperial University?

The family, which originally ran a grain business, also transformed into a construction contractor under his leadership, specializing in business with foreign noble families.

As someone who was well-read and had received higher education under the Zhenguan New Deal, Jiang Ge saw foreign merchants frequently visiting brothels to buy expensive porcelain, silk, clocks and other items while studying in Taiyuan and Chang'an.

It is known that even foreign countries have their share of nobles who want to emulate the elegance of the Tang Dynasty.

Sure enough, when he crossed the Hexi Corridor with a purpose and entered Sassanid Persia, he attended a banquet of the Persian elite and introduced his abilities.

He immediately became a guest of honor in the capital Ctesiphon, and even throughout the entire Sasanian Persia.

All the noble families wanted him to build a new mansion in the style of the Tang Dynasty.

"If this deal goes through, it will bring the family at least 1.4 million in net profit..." Jiang Ge murmured to himself, completely unconcerned about the nearly 600,000 in commercial taxes that would have to be paid.

His success in accomplishing this was inseparable from his registration of the Chamber of Commerce in Gaochang City, Hexi Road.

If one were to use underhanded tactics and engage in this business as a foreign merchant, although theoretically one could earn more, it would also offend the tax officials of the Tang Dynasty's Ministry of Commerce.

However, it's just some taxes. The reason why the Tang Dynasty can give these merchants such great support is precisely because they can honestly pay their taxes.

Jiang Ge thought of what he had recently heard: that the Hexi Road area was also going to start building a railway.

If this project comes to fruition, the cost of transporting the building materials they purchase will be significantly reduced.

There are quite a few Tang Dynasty merchants now operating businesses in the Sasanian Persian capital.

Those who opened restaurants or sold Tang Dynasty goods, in particular, earned a fortune every month.

Jiang Ge and these businessmen also maintained many connections with each other. After all, when traveling, sticking together helps to avoid being bullied behind one's back.

He wrote down the recent events in a letter, and then specially wrapped up the prepared purchase list and gave it to his subordinate to deliver to the post station in Hexi Road.

They strolled leisurely to "Si Nuan Ge," the largest restaurant in Taixi Feng. As soon as they stepped through the door, an intoxicating aroma of wine, accompanied by soft, melodious music, invaded their senses.

This brought a smile to Jiang Ge's face.

This atmosphere is truly identical to that of Chang'an, and...

He flirted with the Persian sisters who came to him and embraced him from both sides, speaking a few broken Persian phrases.

Her skin was as white and smooth as milk, paired with that waist that stirred up lust...

Jiang Ge, with one arm around each of them, arrived at the private room he and his friends had been renting for a long time. Seeing everyone, he was in a good mood and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Today's expenses are all on me!"

.......

The wonderful things that happened in one night of reckless behavior cannot be described to outsiders.

However, after waking up in the morning and washing up with the gentle help of the Persian sisters, Jiang Ge went downstairs and saw several friends gathered together, discussing something with serious expressions.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Ge smoothed his hair, beaming with pride.

However, the next piece of news made his expression change instantly.

"The Byzantine Empire detained several merchant caravans from our Great Tang Dynasty, and even killed people..."