Good Landlord of the Tang Dynasty.

Summary

In the bustling markets of Chang'an City during the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Chao and his father explored the East and West Markets, purchasing horses, saddles, and bridle. Despite the anticipated decline in essential goods prices, Zhang Chao preferred to invest his gold actively rather than letting it appreciate passively. High-ranking officials like Qin Qiong were prohibited from entering markets, leading to a unique shopping dynamic. Zhang Chao aimed to rent a shop in the West Market for a breakfast venture, contemplating the potential of setting up stalls outside the city gate, where foot traffic was high. The narrative also delves into the social hierarchy of the time, highlighting the status of freed slaves and the complexities of the buqu class, which, while better off than slaves, still faced societal limitations.

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