Xiaodukou Xujiazhuang.
The aroma of the wine is getting stronger and stronger. Even standing on the river bank behind the village, Xu Mu can still smell the strong aroma of the wine.
"Then old boatman, why are you not ferrying today?" Si Hu, who was nearby, spoke angrily.
Xu Mu raised his head and looked forward, and found that at some point, the small ferry was already full of people, with anxious looks on their faces.
If you don't have the old man's river boat, you have to walk at least a few more miles to cross the shore.
"Brother Mu, how about I go on the boat today and earn a few more taels of silver."
"What nonsense."
There are three kinds of hardships in the world: blacksmithing, boating and grinding tofu.
Maybe tomorrow, the old boatman will come back. How can he get involved in other people's livelihood?
"Follow me to Xifang."
"Brother Mu, are you going to Xifang now? Those bad guys are eager to kill you."
Xu Mu frowned slightly. He didn't know it, but in two days there would be a wine market. If he didn't register, Zui Tianxian wouldn't even be qualified to enter.
"Chen Sheng, go call some people."
Safety is the top priority. Xu Mu still plans to take more people with him this time to Xifang. Although the four major households dare not use swords and guns openly, there is nothing wrong with being careful.
Zhuangzi doesn't have much to be busy now.
After leaving the village, Xu Mu, in addition to Si Hu, took Chen Sheng and three other young men with him. They carefully got into the carriage and prepared to rush to Xifang.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, another figure climbed onto the top of the carriage extremely quickly.
"It's Gong Gou. He's also worried about Brother Mu." Si Hu laughed naively.
Xu Mu didn't say much.
During this period of time, the bow dog has been completely subdued.
…
In Tangjiang City, Xifang and Dongfang are very different. To put it simply, the west side is rich and the east side is poor.
The people who come and go in Xifang are all rich and noble people in rich costumes, and occasionally there are some gentlemen and scholars walking here and there, walking hurriedly towards the Qingguan Restaurant.
Two or three exquisite boats were parked at the ferry in Xifang.
Many oirans danced on the boats, and the heart-stirring sound of pipa attracted a large group of people to stop and watch. Of course, with the presence of the official with the sword, the scene was once harmonious.
"My boss, you are so handsome!"
"Go to Guanfang." Xu Mu is not in such a mood right now. If he can't get orders in this round of wine market, the worst-case scenario is to send Zui Tianxian to Changyang to supply his old friend Zhou Fu.
But in this way, not only would it be a long journey, but Zhou Fu's restaurant might not be open for business right now.
The old official registered in the official office should be an old acquaintance. He had bet with Lu Zizhong before, and this old official was supporting the Lu family.
It was also him who had previously registered the dental plaque and notarized the land title.
When he saw it was Xu Mu, the old official looked unhappy. Forced by the disciplinary order, I reluctantly took out the langhao pen and spread out the white rice paper.
"Zhuangzi, tell me the names of the drinks and drinks."
"Xujiazhuang, a small ferry, is a drunken fairy."
The old official wrote something in a hurry, then stopped looking at it and raised his head slightly.
"I told you before that in Tangjiang City, the four major households have bad tempers. If you make a wrong move, you will be in trouble."
Xu Mu sneered, "The four major households are going to eat people. Do I, Xu Mu, have to clean myself up before jumping into the pot?"
"After all, you have offended someone you shouldn't have offended." The old official looked increasingly unhappy. He had seen many unscrupulous people in Tangjiang for a long time, and they were chewed to the bone by the four major households.
"Have you finished registering?" Xu Mu was too lazy to talk nonsense.
"You're registered, pay ten taels of silver, and get a business license. Come to the Yuetou Liquor Market, and there will naturally be a venue for you."
"Can I see the venue first?"
The old official raised his head and was a little annoyed, "There are more than thirty wineries in Tangjiang City. We all need to visit them. This official winery is not allowed to open. I will just accompany you to wander around."
With a serious look on his face, Xu Mu took out a silver bag and placed it on the desk.
Before going out.
The old official's voice, which seemed to be urging him, sounded again.
"If you were sensible, you should have handed over the secret recipe. Maybe the four big families could be more generous. In Tangjiang City, the officials are not in charge of as much as the four big families."
"You hit the iron plate!"
Xu Mu frowned, turned around and walked out without any further hesitation.
As soon as he left the official residence, Gongou, who was wrapped in gray robe and sitting on the top of the carriage, started to hoarse.
"Master, there is someone here."
If the sky is clear and the sun is clear, there will naturally be people there. But from Gong Gou's tone, Xu Mu already understood that at this moment, they were being targeted.
"Longbow, do you see clearly?"
"Not sure, but I'm sure there's someone."
With one eye blind, it is impossible for a bow dog to pay attention for a long time like a normal person. It's already good to be able to detect it.
"Si Hu, go drive."
Xu Mu calmed down and stepped onto the carriage coldly. Chen Sheng and the other three people immediately got on their horses.
"Brother Mu, the street is crowded, do you want to go to a side road?"
"Walking the streets."
…
On the crowded street of Xifang, a figure in black robe stood coldly in a hidden part of the street. When he saw Xu Mu's carriage moving along the street, he jumped and landed on the roof tiles.
The soles of the feet were as if wrapped in cotton, making no sound except for a shadow in the sunlight, which dragged further and further away.
A vendor carrying raw pears happened to be walking by the alley on the side of the street.
There seemed to be a flash of cold light, and blood flakes flew from half of the vendor's shoulders, including the bamboo pole he was carrying.
Before the vendor could cry out in pain, the load of pears rolled onto the street, and a crowd of people crowded in.
Si Hu stopped the carriage angrily and urged a few times, but only three or two people were urged away, and the rest were still blocked at the intersection.
"Where did the bad luck come from!" Chen Sheng tightened the reins and his voice was deep.
The bow dog on the top of the carriage was lowering his head in silence, but suddenly he raised his head coldly. His only eye flashed, almost like lightning between flints, he took a bow and twisted an arrow, and shot a stone arrow coldly. Got out.
clang--
In mid-air, a flying knife made of fine material was suddenly shot away by a stone arrow and stuck coldly on the wooden partition beside the carriage.
"Be careful, boss!" Chen Sheng hurriedly ran back, drew out his sword, and guarded the carriage coldly.
In the carriage, Xu Mu looked calmly, looking at the flying knife that almost penetrated the partition, and took a deep breath.
If it wasn't crooked, it would definitely penetrate through the carriage window and pierce his body.
"Quick, the crowd disperses!"
"Brother Tiger, drive back to Dongfang quickly!"
Si Hu roared, quickly drove the carriage, rushed through the messy streets, and sped towards Dongfang.
…
"My Mr. Lu told you not to kill people in the street! Don't kill people in the street!"
"My Mr. Lu will join the official household department next year."
