Recently, Xia Houmao once again caused a sensation in Ye County. He spent a huge amount of money to buy Wanbao Pavilion in the middle of Fengxiang Street and turned it into Shuiyue Tower. He also spent a lot of money to buy four South Vietnamese singers. It can be said that he is making money every day.
Since leaving Xiangyang, Xia Houmao has been obsessed with the black pearl. It took him nearly a year to entrust Fengxiang to buy the singer from South Vietnam, and he finally got his wish.
Nowadays, Ye County has long been turned into a gold-selling cave. Although the world is in chaos and the people are in dire straits, there are also many rich people. No matter the wealthy family or the desperadoes, they all find a place to vent here.
There are casinos, taverns, brothels and brothels, and I heard that there is also a secret manor with palaces, lofts, dragon chairs and thrones built inside. As long as you have money, you can enjoy it like an emperor. It has become the last carnival place in this troubled world.
On this day, Xia Houmao was hosting a banquet for guests in Shuiyue Tower. He invited celebrities from all walks of life in Ye County to taste wine, recite poems, and show off the latest dragon head gem he purchased.
According to the shopkeeper of Han Xingtang, when this object was dug out from Dongting Lake, it was shrouded by seven-colored auspicious clouds. It was made from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It was blessed by great luck. It was intended to be dedicated to Liu Qi to boost his military power.
After Xia Houmao heard the news, he did not hesitate to spend tens of millions of dollars to buy it at three times the price, and planned to present it to Cao Cao as a birthday gift at the end of the year. How could Liu Qi get rid of such an imperial treasure of heaven and earth?
While everyone was praising the dragon's head stone, suddenly Zhang Wei hurried in. Xia Houmao was so praised by everyone that his face glowed with pride.
He called Zhang Wei to his side, gave him wine and said, "Thanks to your timely reporting, I purchased this treasure. I wanted to thank you, but I couldn't find anyone. I don't think you need to run around anymore in the future." How about taking care of the Shuiyue Tower for me?"
Zhang Wei put down his wine glass and sighed bitterly: "Young master, you have hurt me."
Xia Houmao frowned and said, "The shopkeeper of Shuiyue Tower is also a prominent figure in Ye County. How can I harm you?"
Zhang Wei said anxiously: "I have something else to discuss with the young master, could you please take a step to talk to me?"
Xia Houmao was in high spirits and asked, "Is it something confidential?"
Zhang Wei shook his head and said: "That's not true, it's just a matter between you and me."
Seeing that everyone was looking over, Xia Houmao said displeasedly: "I have something to say in person, and being so secretive makes people think that I, Xia Houmao, am not good to others."
Zhang Wei was embarrassed by his previous actions, so he took out the letter and said in a low voice: "Why don't you tell me first about the marriage between the young master and Guan Yunchang? I asked to see Guan Yu in Wancheng, but I couldn't. Instead, I was scolded."
Xia Houmao saw that the letter was torn into several pieces and said angrily: "It's fine if you don't want to work hard, why did you destroy my letter?"
Zhang Weiyan said: "How dare I? Guan Yu tore up this letter and delivered it to me, otherwise how would I know about it?"
"Guan Yunchang is so brave!" Xia Houmao said angrily: "Why does he tear up my letters?"
Zhang Wei sighed helplessly: "Guan Yu did not agree with this marriage, so I was turned away. The young master wrote another letter, so he called me in and cursed me. The young master was also humiliated."
"Guan Yu'an dares to do this?" Xia Houmao's face turned red and he gritted his teeth and said, "How dare he insult me?"
One of them said: "Young Master Xiahou comes from a well-known family, is worth over 100 million, and is highly regarded by Duke Wei. How dare Guan Yunchang speak such wild words? What did he say?"
"This..." Zhang Weiwei said, "The words are a bit unpleasant, I don't dare to say nonsense."
Xia Houmao clutched the torn letter and said through gritted teeth, "Tell it truthfully!"
"He said... How can a tiger girl marry a dog?" Zhang Wei's voice was not loud, but it was just enough for everyone around to hear, "He also said that if the young master mentions this matter again, he will come to Ye County to get... Take your dog’s head!”
boom--
Xia Houmao punched the table, veins popped out on his forehead, and roared: "Old Guan Yu, you are going too far to bully others!"
Zhang Wei hurriedly advised: "Young Master, please calm down. Guan Yu is so powerful in the Central Plains that General Xiahou has avoided his edge. You don't dare to scold him."
"So what if I scold him?" Xia Houmao was furious and shouted: "Guan Yu is just a warrior who kills people and lives in the world. My son, after becoming a general, marries with him. That's because he thinks highly of him. It's like a dog sitting on a sedan chair and doesn't know how to promote!"
Zhang Weilai stopped Xia Houmao and whispered: "Young master, please calm down and be careful not to be overheard by Jingzhou."
"So what if you hear it?" Xia Houmao yelled: "Guan Yunchang, a murderer, a desperado, if it weren't for the Prime Minister's mercy and kindness, he would have died eight hundred times. What kind of Spring and Autumn Period have you read? You are an ungrateful person. You have read everything in the dog's belly." Gone in."
"Everyone is gone, gone!" Zhang Wei led Xia Houmao back to the back hall.
Xiahou Mao jumped to his feet and cursed: "Guan Yu, come and kill me if you can!"
After finally calming him down, Zhang Wei sighed: "With such a commotion, I won't dare to go back to Jingzhou again."
"As long as I'm here, you don't have to worry!" Xia Houmao was furious, pulling on his collar and breathing heavily, "Others are afraid of Guan Yu, but I'm not afraid."
Xia Houmao was rejected by Guan Yu, and the scolding incident from both parties spread throughout Ye County in an instant, blowing like the wind to Xuchang and Nanyang. The more rumors spread, the more involved they were.
In the end, it was said that Guan Yu regarded the Xiahou clan as pigs and dogs.
In the past few days, Xia Houmao's reputation in Ye County has risen again. Everyone praises him for his backbone when meeting him. He is the first person in the world who dares to curse Guan Yu in public.
When Xia Houmao was feeling proud, Zhang Wei came to report urgently: "Young master, leave quickly, Guan Yu is coming to kill you!"
"What?" Xia Houmao was shocked and ran out the door. Suddenly he remembered that there was a lot of property at home and asked again: "Where are the people? How many people are there?"
Zhang Wei replied: "We have arrived at Bowangpo, and there are more than 300 people there."
"Hmph, three hundred people must be generals!" Xia Houmao calmed down and sneered: "This must be Guan Yu sending troops privately. But Liu Qi in Ye County personally ordered that no one is allowed to use swords and guns. Does he dare to rebel?"
Zhang Wei paused and said: "If Guan Yu is angered, not even Liu Bei can stop him, let alone Liu Qi who is far away in Hanzhong? If he rushes into the city, our lives will be at stake. Even if Liu Qi knows the news, it will be too late."
"Oh, what should we do?" Xia Houmao panicked again and was so anxious that all his belongings were in Ye County and he couldn't just leave.
Zhang Weiyan said: "Guan Yu uses his power to bully others. He can lead troops. Why can't the young master ask for help?"
Xia Houmao asked hurriedly: "Who should I ask for help?"
Zhang Weiyan said: "Why not report to Kunyang that Guan Yu has sent troops and is preparing to take Ye County to attack Xuchang. If Ye County is not taken early, the Central Plains will be in danger!"
"This is a great plan!" Xia Houmao's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "This is Guan Yu's provocation. Liu Qi can't blame me. As long as Ye County is captured, the money in this city will be all mine." The final word?"
Zhang Weiyan said: "It is a matter of great importance. This matter must be kept confidential. People who are not trusted by the Young Master are not allowed to report the matter to avoid leaking the news."
"I left all my property in Ye County. How could I be unprepared?"
Zhang Wei suddenly said: "It turns out that the young master has been prepared for a long time, and he is indeed far-sighted. I admire you!"
"That's natural!" Xia Houmao sneered: "Liu Qi wants to take advantage of me, he's a little too young!"
