The residence that Shang Xiuxun arranged for them was a separate small courtyard in the northwest corner of the inner fort, with a very quiet environment and exquisite layout.
It can be seen that Shang Xiuxun treats their group of people quite seriously.
Dahuang Rong observed the surrounding environment and said: "Husband, have you noticed that the environment here is very special and has been specially decorated by masters of gardening and architecture."
Zheng Xie said: "I don't know anything about garden architecture. I just think the scenery here looks pretty good and quite comfortable."
Dahuang Rong said: "This is the ingenuity of gardening architecture. At first glance, there is nothing special and there are no conspicuous buildings. But if you take a closer look, you will find that the entire environment is well versed in the five elements of Feng Shui."
Tao implies the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. The layout of this place is still the same, but I don’t know which master’s handiwork it was.”
"Is there any?"
Zheng Xie stared at the surroundings carefully for a long time, but he didn't see any reason for it. He had to admit that he had no artistic ability at all, so he laughed dryly and said, "The master you mentioned lives in the back.
Shan, when you have free time, I will take you to visit him."
"Um."
Dahuang Rong responded.
Zheng Xie and a few girls wandered around the inner fort, dancing and dancing, attracting the attention of countless people.
Before they knew it, it was getting dark, and a pretty little maid came to inform them: "For our distinguished guests, the dinner is ready. The host invites you to have a banquet at Pegasus Pavilion."
Zheng Xie said: "I haven't asked the lady for her name yet."
The maid said: "This slave is just a maid beside the owner, not a young lady. Please call me Xiaojuan."
Zheng She said: "Miss Xiaojuan is so cute and lovely, she must be very favored by the owner. Please lead the way, Miss Xiaojuan."
Xiaojuan was very happy, thinking that this person was very interesting, and she led them in a pleasant manner, while introducing them to the scenery and buildings along the way.
There are seven major clans in the ranch: Shang, Liang, Liu, Tao, Wu, Xu, and Luo. Except for the Shang surname, which belongs to the lineage of the ranch owner, the other clans are all followers of the first ranch owner, Shang Xiong, who came here to avoid disaster.
, the family that gradually formed now also holds important positions in the ranch.
There were two banquet tables in the Pegasus Pavilion. At the main table, in addition to the "Beauty Owner" Shang Xiuxun, there were five dignified men.
The other table was prepared for Zhao Min, Huang Rong and other girls, accompanied by the female family members of the ranch.
Zheng Xie and Li Jing sat at the main table and looked at the people at the table.
Shang Xiuxun introduced Zheng Xie: "This is Shang Zhen, the great steward of the inner fort."
The chief butler was about fifty years old, a burly, bald man with a big pipe in his hand. He was sitting on the seat next to Shang Xiuxun and puffed away. When he saw Zheng Xie looking at him, he took a deep breath.
In the smoke pot, a sharp gaze suddenly shot out from his eyes, penetrating through the smoke like an electric light and falling on Zheng She.
In the Pegasus Ranch, apart from Lu Miaozi, there are only four people whose martial arts have reached the first-class level. They are the farm owner Shang Xiuxun, the chief steward Shang Zhen, the elder Shang Peng, and the second deacon Liu Zongdao. Of course, although the martial arts of these four people are
He has reached the top level, but compared with Du Fuwei and Li Mi who are at the top of the top level, they are still far behind.
Although the remaining three deacons' martial arts are good, they are only between first-rate and second-rate.
Although Shang Zhen's sharp gaze was not directed at Li Jing, it still made his heart skip a beat. His skin and flesh immediately tensed up.
Shang Xiuxun remained calm, apparently acquiescing to Shang Zhen's actions, as if he wanted to give this frail young man with a fair face and a beard a blow.
Zheng Xie's expression was indifferent and he looked back without any fuss, but secretly he started to move his soul, his eyes were like black holes, swallowing up all Shang Zhen's gaze.
After a few breaths, Shang Zhen still sat motionless. Shang Xiuxun didn't know that Shang Zhen had unknowingly tricked others, and his heart was shocked. This time, he was wrong.
"cough."
Shang Xiuxun coughed lightly, calling Shang Zhen back to his senses, and pointed to the people on the left and right and continued to introduce: "These are the deacons of the ranch. Liang Zhi, Liu Zongdao, Tao Shusheng, Wu Zhaoru."
Having learned from the past, the four deacons did not dare to give too much credit to Zheng Xie, and nodded one by one.
After she finished speaking, Zheng Xie also introduced: "I am Zheng Xie, this is my general Li Jing."
"General of the Army and Horses?" Wu Zhaoru couldn't help but was startled. He paid more attention to Zheng She and said, "I wonder where Mr. Zheng started the uprising? How many soldiers and horses do he have under his command?"
Zheng Xie said: "The uprising is still being prepared. We have no soldiers at the moment, only three strong horses pulling the cart."
Wu Zhaoru was young and vigorous. Hearing this, he said angrily: "Are you just trying to make fun of us?"
Zheng Xie said: "Why did the fourth deacon say this? Zheng is very serious. I came here this time to seek cooperation with the ranch."
Wu Zhaoru was about to retort, but he saw Shang Xiuxun wave his hand and said seriously: "Pegasus Ranch has always had its ancestors' instructions. If you don't do business with me, I wonder how much silver Mr. Zheng can give?"
Zheng Xie looked at Shang Xiuxun, unabashedly showing appreciation, smiled meaningfully, and said: "Shopping mall owner, do you know that a disaster is not far away at the ranch?"
If you don't say anything shocking, you will die.
The faces of the people sitting there changed, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Wu Zhaoru even shouted angrily: "You are wanton."
Shang Xiuxun had a pretty face and said: "If you can't come up with a convincing argument this time, don't blame Xiuxun for being unkind."
Tao Shusheng said: "Owner, why do you need to reason with such evil guests? You can just take them down."
Zheng She was unmoved at all and said calmly: "General Li, if you were to lead troops to attack the city, how many troops would it take to capture the pasture?"
Li Jing was startled, wondering why Zheng Xie would add fuel to the fire at this time, but he still answered honestly: "I paid close attention to the terrain and defenses of the pasture when I entered the city. This place can be said to be extremely dangerous.
The pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If I were to attack the city, I would need at least tens of thousands of elite soldiers. In addition, others would need to try to contain the slow troops in Xiangyang and Jingling."
Everyone in the ranch looked cheerful.
Zheng Xie added: "If there are people in the field who should cooperate with each other from the outside, how many soldiers and horses are needed?"
Li Jing said: "It depends on how powerful the person is in the pasture."
Zheng Xie said: "What if this person is as powerful as the four deacons sitting here?"
Li Jing said decisively: "If this is the case, a thousand elite soldiers will be enough!"
At the table, someone sneered.
Zheng Xie ignored them and continued to ask: "If you were to instigate rebellion against one of the four great deacons, how much would it cost?"
Li Jing muttered: "It depends on what identity I use to instigate them to rebel."
Zheng Xie said: "What if you are the counselor of the Four Great Clan or the Wagangzhai or the Jianghuai Army?"
Li Jing glanced at the faces of the four deacons and said with a smile: "If I were the counselor of these forces, I would be able to instigate at least one of them to rebel without having to pay any price by sending an eloquent person."
Zheng She said: "If you were Li Mi or Du Fuwei, would you like to take over the treasure land of Pegasus Ranch?"
Li Jing said: "I can't even dream of it!"
The few people sitting here listened to the questions and answers from Zheng Xie and Li Jing. Their expressions kept changing. In the end, they felt even more horrified, as if there was a sharp knife hanging above their heads.
Zheng Xie's eyes swept over the faces of several people, with a playful smile on his face, as if he had discovered something.
Tao Shusheng slapped the table and said angrily: "Your Excellency is here to make alarmist remarks and disturb people's hearts. What is your plan?"
"I didn't say you were a traitor. Why are you so excited?"
Zheng Xie said something nonchalantly, which made his heart tremble. He then said: "Does the owner think what I am analyzing makes sense?"
Although Shang Xiuxun recognized his conspiracy theory, he must not show any cowardice at this moment, otherwise the morale of the troops at Pegasus Ranch would be in chaos and everyone would be in danger.
She calmly said: "Although what you said makes sense, I believe that the deacons are not likely to defect to the enemy and betray the interests of the ranch." Then she changed the subject and said: "We are talking about business, since you want to negotiate with us
The ranch seeks cooperation. It’s better to show your chips.”
Zheng Xie smiled softly, knowing that what he just said had achieved his goal. Then he said in a non-surprising tone: "How much money does the shopping mall owner think the news about Mr. Yang's treasure house is worth?"
As soon as the four words "Yang Gong's Treasure House" came out, they dropped like a bomb, causing the faces of everyone sitting there to change.
Shang Xiuxun's beautiful eyes flashed, and he said: "You are the one who scared away Yu Wenhuaji in Liyang and rescued the Rakshasa girl."
Zheng Xie said: "The owner of the farm is quite well informed. It seems that the ranch is not closed and ignorant, and completely defenseless."
Shang Xiuxun was only shocked for a moment, then quickly gathered his thoughts and said: "Not to mention whether you really know the news about Yang Gong's treasure house, even if it is true. What is the use of Pegasus Ranch?"
Zheng Xie smiled and said: "The owner is really a profiteer. He never forgets to lower the price. Although Yang Gong's treasure house is useless to the ranch, if this news is released, there will definitely be many people willing to bid."
Shang Xiuxun said indifferently: "Anyone can use the tricks of the White Wolf with nothing."
Zheng Xie said: "Okay, I'll show the owner some useful information first."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper from his arms, threw it with his hand, and the paper slowly flew in front of Shang Xiuxun like a butterfly with wings.
Seeing this hand, the people sitting in the row couldn't help but be moved.
Although he made Shang Zhen suffer a secret loss when he just started the banquet, it was not a real effort, and it was not that convincing at all.
Although this move seems simple, it requires absolute control of internal power, which is difficult to achieve without master-level means.
Shang Xiuxun took the letter in his hand and opened it, only to see that it read: "Someone among the deacons of Pegasus Ranch is an enemy traitor. If the owner doesn't believe it, he can tell them different information separately. The traitor
I will definitely contact the person behind the scenes and try to get the treasure. By then, it will be clear who is the traitor."
"turn out to be……"
At this moment, Shang Xiuxun's thoughts were changing. He opened his mouth and shouted two words. A hint of surprise appeared on his face, and he quickly stopped speaking, as if he really knew where Yang Gong's treasure house was buried.
Then, she spit out her inner strength and shattered the paper into pieces.
This girl's acting skills are superb, not inferior to her martial arts skills.
Zheng Xie couldn't help but smile and said: "It seems that the owner of the venue has confirmed the authenticity of this news."
Shang Xiuxun said: "What do you want to exchange for this news?"
Zheng Xie said confidently: "My requirements are not high. As long as the owner of the farm suspends transactions with surrounding forces and no longer sells war horses to outsiders for the next five months."
Shang Xiuxun said: "That's it?"
Zheng Xie said: "That's it."
Shang Xiuxun said: "Okay, I agree." (To be continued...)
