The place Fan Hu was talking about was Jia Liudian outside Licheng.
Because the shop owners are Jia Runfu and Liu Zhouchen, they are cousins, so they named it Jia Liu shop.
The business of Jialiudian is quite complicated. In addition to the most basic inns and restaurants, there are also horse dealers, tooth shops and the like.
Being able to do business to this extent shows that Jia Runfu and Liu Zhouchen are quite capable.
After hearing what Fan Hu said, Qin Qiong thought about it seriously, nodded and said:
"Okay, then let's go to Jia Liu's store!"
In fact, Qin Qiong, Fan Hu and Jia Runfu are also familiar with each other. They are also prominent figures in the county government. They often deal with Jia Liudian on weekdays, and they have a good relationship with each other.
Qin Qiong couldn't shirk the tasks assigned by the above.
The only alternative was to buy a slave to take care of Mother Qin so that Mother Qin would not be overworked.
The two decided to go to Jia Liu shop outside the city.
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Jialiudian is located in the west gate direction of Licheng County.
The decoration looks ordinary, but the area is not small. In a remote place like Licheng, there is no need to be too luxurious.
When Fan Hu and Qin Qiong came to Jia Liu's shop, the waiters recognized their identities. While serving tea and water, they also told the news to the big shopkeeper, Jia Runfu.
Qin Qiong, Fan Hu and Jia Runfu knew each other, and it would not be an exaggeration to say they were friends. Naturally, such a distinguished guest cannot be taken lightly.
To be honest, Qin Qiong and Fan Hu may not be considered just catchers, but they are very powerful and well-known. Guarding one-third of an acre of land in Licheng County, few people dared to provoke them.
Qin Qiong has made friends with heroes from all over the world, and now he has a well-known name - the Taibao of the Divine Fist.
As the saying goes, "A horse tramples on both banks of the Yellow River and beats three states and six prefectures with its mace." '
How majestic!
After a while, Jia Runfu's voice came from far away:
"Shu Bao, Jianwei, you two distinguished guests, how come you have time to come today? Jia almost neglected you."
Qin Qiong slightly cupped his hands and said:
"Brother Runfu, you're welcome. Qin came here to buy a maid to take care of his mother."
Fan Hu nodded and said:
"Also, in a few days, Shubao and I will escort the prisoner to Dengzhou. The journey is long and we plan to buy two horses."
After a few simple words, Jia Runfu understood their intentions.
Of course he would not refuse the business that came to him.
"I see, you two came at just the right time. There are suitable maids and good horses in the shop today."
Jia Runfu said cheerfully.
In fact, these things are nothing to Jia Runfu, and it doesn't matter even if they are given to Qin Qiong for free.
However, Jia Runfu knew Qin Qiong's character and would definitely not accept it. Instead of asking for trouble, it's better to keep things official, have a good business negotiation, and give you some discounts.
Jia Runfu first took the two of them to a certain place in Jia Liu's store, and saw in front of the hall a thin girl wearing coarse clothes, with dark skin and cool eyes.
The girl didn't notice the three people watching her, she still did her own thing, her hands and feet were deft and not sloppy.
Immediately afterwards, Jia Runfu introduced:
"This girl's name is Qiao'er. She escaped from the north with her family. In the end, the whole family starved to death, and she was the only one left, selling herself in Jia Liu shop.
Although Qiao'er is not old, she is unambiguous in her work. If you like Uncle Bao, how about giving it to you? "
Qin Qiong sighed softly. It was indeed possible for such a small girl to become a loner. However, in today's world, people like Qiao'er are more than just one or two families?
Fan Hu also understood.
Today, the Sui Dynasty is naturally extremely prosperous. The capital city of Daxing, which will be Chang'an in the future, can definitely be called an international metropolis.
However, except for Daxing, other places are different.
If a place is in trouble, it stands to reason that the court should allocate money and food for relief. But although Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty was a wise king, he was stingy and could be described as having nothing to lose.
During the years when Emperor Wen was in power, a lot of food was indeed saved, but there were also countless people living in dire straits.
At the back, all the rebels were taken advantage of.
Soon, Qin Qiong gave the answer:
"Forget it as a gift. If Brother Runfu is willing, Qin is willing to buy Qiaoer at the market price."
Jia Runfu looked like he had expected it, nodded and said:
"That's all, since Shubao you are not willing to accept this favor from me, then just give me ten taels of silver!"
Qin Qiong nodded slightly. In fact, the price was a bit cheaper, but seeing Jia Runfu's expression that Qin Qiong would not give him face no matter what, Qin Qiong still agreed.
No matter what, you still need to be humane and sophisticated.
After deciding on Qiao'er, Jia Runfu took Fan Hu and Qin Qiong to choose horses.
In the backyard of Jia Liudian is a horse farm.
There are hundreds of fine horses kept inside.
Fan Hu looks like an extraordinary horse.
It can also be seen from this that Jia Liudian is indeed wealthy. No wonder Jia Liudian became sworn friends later and wanted to call Jia Runfu and Liu Zhouchen.
Fan Hu looked around, not knowing how to choose.
He didn't know how to choose a horse.
As they were watching, they heard a high-pitched neighing sound, which instantly attracted the interest of the three people.
This is a thin yellow gelding. Although it is eight feet tall, its hair is long and sinewy, and its appearance is far inferior to other horses.
When I saw this horse.
Fan Hu and Qin Qiong were both stunned.
At this moment, Fan Hu was thinking, could this be Qin Qiong's yellow gelding in the novel?
Qin Qiong's heart moved: This horse is destined for me!
Sensing something strange about the two of them, Jia Runfu quickly introduced:
"This horse was sold here by a customer from Guanxi. It was so thin when it was delivered. It has been fed for several months and has not changed. If Shubao and Jianwei want to buy a horse, it is better to look at other horses."
Before Fan Hu spoke, Qin Qiong had already said:
"No, I just want this horse."
Qin Qiong couldn't explain why he identified this horse, but his tone was extremely firm.
Frankly speaking, Jia Runfu never expected that Qin Qiong would fall in love with this thin horse. However, seeing Qin Qiong's eyes, Jia Runfu didn't say much, but said:
"When I first collected this horse, I gave the horse dealer thirty taels of silver. However, the horse is very weak. It is better for Shu Bao to take it back and raise it first. If it is not suitable for anything, it can be returned at any time."
Jia Runfu's original intention was to let Qin Qiong take the yellow gelding back directly without giving him any money.
When the time comes, it will be easy to return or exchange.
But Qin Qiong said calmly:
"Okay, then it counts as fifty taels of silver, and it won't be a loss for your fodder money for the past few months."
In fact, Qin Qiong had already inquired and knew that the price of the horses in Jia Liu's shop was around fifty taels.
Jia Runfu originally wanted to say something, but Fan Hu next to him finally spoke:
"Brother Runfu, since Shubao has already picked one, please help me take a look. There are so many good horses, it's really dazzling."
