Zhang Ye chatted for a few more words, stood up and left. The three of them walked to the door and said goodbye. Zhang Noi turned to the back door of the city lord's mansion, where four horses of Lord Xinling were tied. Zhang Nou raised his eyes and looked up. The back door was not closed. Mr. Xiahou was using a stone sickle to chop a large pile of straw in the backyard. The finely chopped straw fell on a broken mat in front of him and piled up into a small pile. Zhang Ye walked over, saluted, and called "Mr. ".
Zhang Ye said: "I heard that Mr. Xiang is a car driver, but he works so hard. There are other people in the house, so why do you have to do it personally when feeding the horses?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "The people in the house are unpredictable, and a little manipulation of the grass can cause serious trouble. It's better for me to take care of it myself." As he spoke, he picked up the broken mat and poured the small pile of grass into the urn next to him. , and added: "The owner of this family seems to know a lot about horses. He has a lot of fodder in the backyard. He has not been so good at it all the way. He is also itchy and can't bear it."
Zhang Ye came forward, picked up the stone sickle, and said, "Mr. Wushu, is it suitable for use?"
Mr. Xiahou laughed and said, "How dare I!" But he seemed to understand what he meant and did not refuse. He spread the empty shabby mat again, sat aside and pounded the fodder in the urn with a wooden stick. Zhang Yu used a stone sickle to chop straw, but he was very at ease with it.
Zhang Noi said while cutting: "Sir, please feed the coachman, is there something interesting?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "How can it be boring? We came here lightly, with no baggage. Three liters per day, three kilos for a hundred people. Sir, do you know how much we brought this time? Thousands of kilos of rice, and fifty ox-carts. This is what we need to live in." It’s been a long time!”
Zhang He said: "I am also very confused. Captain Daliang came alone, but there are other young masters accompanying him. Oh, how about Er Lu?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "Er Lu and I still have a relationship."
Zhang Nou raised his eyebrows and said, "How to communicate?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "Who do you think Er Lu is? The Lu family is actually after the Taigong of Qi. Qi has always been good at fish and salt, and has many mulberries and hemp. They wear hats and clothes and walk around the world. The wealthy family is in politics and business all the time. Yan The Tian family, the Guo family, the Bao family, the Luan family, the Gao family, and the Qing family were all like this. Even the Tian family started their careers in Gongzheng. After the Tian family replaced the Qi family, the Lu family dispersed, and most of them were wealthy businessmen. Daliang City Underwear Belt , there are many Lu family members in the Guanlu family. But Er Lu used to sell salt and horses in the Western Kingdom. It has been difficult to make a living recently, so he went to Daliang and wanted to marry Jia Mi. The people who lived there were treasured by the Lu family in the square. "
Zhang Ye asked: "What is Lu's Treasures selling?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "It's nothing more than playthings. It belongs to the species of beaded turtle, tortoise shell, tooth leather, horn shell, and quarried stone. Many dandies in beautiful clothes fall into this category, although they are forbidden. There are even some women in the boudoir who come to visit in disguise, asking for their help. Have a good time. In Daliang City, you have a good reputation. When you go in and out of the high gate, your carriages and horses are beautiful, and you can rival the princes."
Zhang He said: "How can such a rich man bow down to us?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "Your Majesty is frugal, has no fancy clothes, and has no contact with Lu Zhenwan. Although Er Lu lives in Lu Zhen's house, he wants Jia Mi. Rice and rice do not come from the nursery, and he is well-known in the world. Er Lu Gai wants to make friends. The royal family, so I paid my respects to Mr. Huang first and wanted to introduce him to your Majesty. Mr. Huang knew that Lu Zhen was not good at playing, so he really didn’t want to associate with him. However, there were various young masters who recommended him. day."
Zhang He said: "I don't know that. There are many Mr. Huang in your residence, but I don't know who you are worshiping."
Mr. Xiahou said: "It's the Huang Jia who are being purchased in the mansion."
Zhang Ye said: "It turns out to be Mr. Huang Jia, that's it. Mr. Huang Jia is in the purchasing department and often interacts with merchants. If Mr. Lu wants to be introduced by his disciples, it will be Mr. Huang's advantage."
Mr. Xiahou said: "It would be natural if they were just businessmen's acquaintances. But from what I heard, Er Lu was actually introduced by a certain young master, but I don't know the details. Therefore, Mr. Huang can't shirk it."
Zhang Noi asked: "Is Mr. Huang Jia's family a big beam?"
Mr. Xia Hou said: "Mr. Huang Jia is actually from Qi. He used to travel from Mengchang to Wei and has stayed there ever since. He always wanted to return to his roots in Qi, but Qi's government was so bad that he had to live in a foreign country. I have never heard of him having a home in Daliang."
Zhang Ye said: "There is no family in Daliang? Is there anyone who can help me?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "There may be some servants who are responsible for purchasing and buying, but if they are not living in the mansion, we are not allowed to hear about them. What's wrong with this, sir?"
Zhang He said: "The intermediary between Er Lu and Daliang Wei is from Huang Mansion!"
Mr. Xiahou was surprised and said: "So effective? But I have never heard of it."
Zhang He said: "That's the reason for this suspicion. Let's put it aside and talk about Er Lu. Mr. Xiahou thinks, what do you think of Er Lu's arrival?"
Mr. Xiahou said: "Er Lu, I have no doubts about it, but fifty cart drivers are quite unusual. Sir, if you think about it, a hundred people can only ride in one baggage cart, carrying ten stones of grain, which is enough for a hundred people to eat in three days; the rest have clothes, armor and equipment." It belongs to us. There are three hundred of us, and we can only carry three chariots, and ten of them can only carry thirty chariots. Today's chariot is several times that, and a twenty-stone chariot is twice as many. What can I do?"
Zhang He said: "I'll explain it to you sir: Erlu is a Jia, and it's true that Jia can't count a hundred or ten stones. In order to get a good price, it's normal for a Jia to have a thousand stones."
Mr. Xiahou said: "This is Mr. Ting. Both of them are Xingyang, a small city. The place where the Four Battles were fought attracted the attention of all parties. Due to the limited layout, it is difficult to display a large exhibition. How many chariots can there be in the city? Fifty chariots are prepared overnight. Who is Lu, who has this power?"
Zhang He said: "I'll explain it to you again: as long as you get a good price, you can't do anything. In order to make friends with Lord Xinling, Er Lu did not hesitate to pay for it."
Mr. Xiahou said: "This is also true, Mr. Ting. Among the three, the carriage drivers are all in their prime, more than eight feet tall, and none of them is weak. They are familiar with etiquette and advance and retreat in a coordinated manner. They even have the current situation in mind and can handle the world. Such a hero should be born. Where is the family? Sir, can you explain it to me!"
Zhang He cut the grass with his strength and said: "Is this true?... I don't understand it. I hope you can teach me."
Mr. Xia Hou said: "It is rare to find such a strong and heroic man. Fifty people gathered in Xingyang. What did they do? They were hired by the Lu family. Who is the Lu family?"
Zhang Yue was shocked and said: "How can Mr. He be so comfortable in such a dangerous situation! I am going to report it to you in person, just to be on guard!"
Mr. Xiahou said: "Mr. Zhang must have a strategy!"
Zhang Ye calmed down and said: "Sir, there are so many, I can't do as well. I hope you can teach me!"
Mr. Xiahou said: "I also have something to think about. Fifty strong men must die, no, no? They must be righteous, no, no? They must be chivalrous, no, no? The king is a good man, and he can inspire him, no?" "
Zhang Ye said: "Sir, your thoughts are far-reaching, and I am not as good as you. I understand your superiors' wishes, feel them above, make friends with them next, connect them with them, release them, and punish them below. Fifty strong men, it is difficult to punish them all; If he is a righteous man, the whole world will be his enemy..."
Mr. Xiahou continued: "It is actually the best policy to turn enemies into friends."
