I sneezed several times before it finally calmed down.
"It's this hour, who is talking about me?" Gong Xiqiu took a big sip of wine and frowned. During the days when he was a "prisoner" in Xiaocheng, he drank the best wine. Unexpectedly,
He has a sharp tongue, and now he always feels unhappy when drinking wine from outside. He put down the wine bowl, took a bite to go with the food and wine, and murmured, "It must be either Alai or Mama..."
He was about to go back to the guest room to rest after eating.
The chatter of the diners by the window caught his attention.
Diner A sighed repeatedly, while Diner B asked with concern.
"...Well, there is nothing wrong with my family. I just heard that the war is about to start again. I originally planned to go out and order some food when the market is better this year, but who knows...sigh."
Diner A was upset. His family was a grain merchant, and it was not enough to sell grain from his own fields. He had to go out to buy grain at a low price, then transport it back and sell it at a high price. The profit was the price difference.
We cannot wait for the autumn harvest to harvest these grains. We must negotiate and pay a deposit several months in advance to prevent the grains from being snatched away by other colleagues. If there is no grain to sell, the business will naturally fail.
The family has a lot of expenses, and everything is empty.
Diner B asked: "Are we going to fight again? Where?"
Diner A rolled his eyes: "Where else could it be? The same group of people and tyrants? They have been fighting for so long without getting any results. They only want to exploit us common people. They are collecting grain and collecting corvees. If you are in a hurry, you can't do it."
Some started to rob them."
The coalition forces of the Dragon Slaying Bureau also want to save face. If they are short of food, they will send people to collect food from all over the place and purchase large quantities at a price lower than the market price. As for how much lower? The grain merchants they bump into consider themselves unlucky, but they will not go bankrupt and will not
Lost his life.
The inhumane things under Zheng Qiao's account are different. Not only are they bought and sold at almost free prices, but they also force people to work as food delivery cooks and perform corvee labor. Those who don't want to will be beaten as lightly as possible.
If it is too late, the family will be destroyed and people will die.
Some of the grain was robbed while it was still in the fields.
but--
The two groups of forces are essentially similar.
There is no need to compare the difference between bad and worse.
Diner B hurriedly said: "In this world, you should be careful, lest someone intercepts the food while collecting it."
Diner A could only comfort himself that this was a blessing in disguise. When the two of them talked about this topic, they naturally complained together to vent their anger. At this time, a tall figure approached, carrying a terrifying pressure.
This person is naturally Gong Xiqiu.
"Where are you talking about fighting? Who is fighting whom?"
Diner A and Diner B looked at Gong Xiqiu's figure and subconsciously felt fear. Seeing that Gong Xiqiu was just curious, they lowered their guard. Diner A replied: "Isn't it just that dragon-slaying coalition and Zheng Qiao?
beat."
He recalled the news he heard.
"Oh, it's said to be on Xingyang Road." Although merchants traveled north and south, the transportation was inconvenient and the scope of activities was limited. He didn't know where exactly Xingyang Road was. He asked Gong Xiqiu again, "Look.
This strong man's demeanor is not that of an ordinary person. Are you asking about this because you want to gain fame?"
The battlefield is the best stage for brave warriors to make a name for themselves.
Some people who want to make great achievements will fight wherever they go.
Diner A thought Gong Xiqiu was one of them.
"No, I'm just curious. I have a friend who will probably go too..." Gong Xiqiu brought the wine and dishes over and treated them to a drink with a familiar attitude, hoping to get more information from them, such as
How many forces are participating and how many troops are there?
It's a pity that both of them are ordinary people, and the news about Diner A was accidentally heard, so it's not clear.
but--
Diner B was drinking Gong Xiqiu's wine when he suddenly thought of something and said, "The dragon slayer is afraid he will be slaughtered."
Gong Xiqiu asked: "Where do you start talking about this?"
Diner B motioned to Gong Xiqiu and Gong Xiqiu to come over.
He whispered: "You don't know..."
Diner B has a distant relative's brother-in-law who works in a big shot's house. The nobleman serving him is said to be the number one fighting force in the tyrant Zheng Qiao's account. With him, killing people can be as easy as chopping melons and vegetables. I heard that a breakthrough is imminent.
The strength is terrifying.
Gong Xiqiu asked: "Seriously?"
Diner B said: "Of course it is true."
He was afraid that Gong Xiqiu would think that he was bragging, so he said: "I heard that there are so many gold and silver beauties rewarded by the violent lord that the courtyard can't accommodate them. If they weren't powerful, would the violent lord pay so much attention to them?"
Diner B finally said: "You will know the result after you wait and see. Strong men, please take this advice. If you want to go there, don't go to that dragon-slaying place, lest you be killed by the tyrant as a worm..."
Diner A: "Isn't that like working as a lackey for a violent master?"
Diner B: "Is it more important to be a dog or to be alive?"
After saying that, they both sighed at the same time.
Gong Xiqiu drank quietly and acted as a listener, mentally preparing to inquire about the situation on Xingyang Road the next day.
Yanzhou, border of Xingyang Road.
The Dragon Slaying Bureau's coalition forces and Zheng Qiao's troops had several battles here. Both sides won and lost, but they were always helpless against the other. Last year, both sides reached a stalemate. The biggest problem was not the strength of the troops, but the supply of food, grass and baggage.
Wu Xian was also delayed due to food and grass problems.
"Because of food and grass?"
Shen Tang passed the time listening to the gossip and was surprised.
He shook his head and said: "This is impossible."
Wu Xian has Xu Jie, a walking ATM machine. This ATM opportunity makes money for himself. To a certain extent, it is inexhaustible. In the past few years, he has helped Shen Tang sell high-quality refined salt on behalf of others, making money secretly.
Get a lot of money.
No one who is short of money will be in trouble. Xu Jie is short of money.
Will he be unable to raise the food supply for tens of thousands of troops?
Gu Chi sneered: "How is it impossible?"
Today’s fishing companions are Xun Ding + Gu Chi.
Go around the Wu Xian camp in Guchi and eat all you can with melons.
Shen Tang recalled the last time Xu Jie settled the accounts, and counted on his fingers: "How should I calculate? Xu Wenzhu is still far from bankruptcy. How can a mere tens of thousands of dan of grain be difficult for him?"
When talking about tens of thousands of grains and grains, Shen Tang's expression was undisguised jealousy. She also wanted to own an ATM machine.
Gu Chi said: "Under normal circumstances it would not be difficult."
However, the situation is not normal.
Wu Xian sent his confidants to cooperate with Xu Jie in raising food.
The grain harvesting area is concentrated in Heyin.
This area had a bumper grain harvest for four consecutive years. Although the last two years were not as high as the first two years, Xu Jie's management was serious, and coupled with the infrastructure blessing left by Shen Tang's team before they left, the harvest was not bad. Every household's grain surplus is increasing year by year.
More than a year.
Xu Jie wanted to collect grain at market price.
As a result, the defendant was sued, saying that he had enriched his own pockets and deliberately made things difficult. He offered to eat all the surplus grain in Heyin for 30% of the market price.
Shen Tang almost spat out a mouthful of water: "It was Xu Wenzhu who paid the money. Why did he enrich himself? Is the left hand the right hand?"
Gu Chi: "Wu Zhaode is not without a penny."
It's just that Xu solved the big head.
All accounts are kept in public accounts.
Shen Tang asked again: "What then?"
"Either I am picky about the fact that the harvested grain is old grain that has been stored for two years, or the grain is moldy and can cause diarrhea to the soldiers. When the grain is finally put into the warehouse, it is said that the actual harvest does not match the accounts... and the cook. Wu Zhaode this time
After raising most of the family property, and with the increase in grain and grass, the number of cooks to transport grain will naturally increase, so I thought of recruiting corvees in the Heyin territory..."
Today's corvee workers not only pay for work out of their own pockets, but if they are unlucky, they may also pay for their lives and die of overwork. Naturally, Xu Jie will not agree, and there will be more conflicts.
The corners of Gu Chi's lips curved.
"...Wu Zhaode's confidant was repeatedly rejected by Xu Wenzhu, and the two of them had deep conflicts. In a rage, he said indiscriminately that Xu Wenzhu was a leopard [toad] on the table. He really treated himself as a dish, a merchant.
If they are really despicable and seeking profit, Xu Wenzhu was completely angered and deliberately dragged away the food and grass. Wu Zhaode could only look down and made peace several times..."
Xu Jie took the time to do things for Wu Xian.
Shen Tang stroked his palm and called it "Wonderful"!
"So, Wu Zhaode and Wen Zhu are completely separated?" Shen Tang seemed to see the scene of the ATM machine running towards him, and his heart was about to move, "No, there is still a fire."
Gu Chi said with a smile: "This one is going to be popular soon."
Shen Tang looked at the fishing rod that was still unable to catch any fish, and suddenly thought of someone: "Qin Gongsu didn't say anything to stop him?"
She didn't know the other people in Wu Xian's account, but she was familiar with one Qin Li. A person who allowed Yuan Liang to catch him in a trap and still save his life, this Qin Li was definitely not an ordinary person.
I will definitely not watch my own death.
Gu Chi said: "The Tianhai family is very exclusive."
Qin Li's voice alone can't stand up to everyone else's.
What's more, the three feet of ice did not freeze in a day, and some conflicts did not become so deep in a day or two. When Gu Chi talked about this, he sighed a little: "It also involves the dispute between Wu Zhaode's two legitimate sons. In short, it is very complicated.
…”
Qin Li can't interfere too much.
If no one secretly gives instructions, even if the confidant does not deal with Xu Jie, for the sake of his money bag, he will not make things too difficult, let alone verbally humiliate him. Xu Jie has really spent the past two years to protect Heyin County and achieve his goal.
Shen Tang’s promise.
Shen Single Dog Tang was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
"So complicated?"
Gu Chi said: "It's very complicated."
Shen Tang thought for a long time and came to a conclusion: "As expected, it is better to respond to the call for only one child and have only one child... There are many heirs. Although there are many choices, there are also many struggles..." After finishing speaking, he nodded seriously,
Indicate that you will write it down.
The corner of Gu Chi's mouth twitched slightly: "My lord, it is difficult to live more lives."
A man can get pregnant with multiple wives at the same time, but a woman can only give birth to one child a year. Shen Tang is still the leader of a force, and most of his energy should be focused on official duties rather than childbearing. It is enough to have an heir under his knees. What the hell is there a second child?
Shen Tang smiled and said, "Maybe I am gifted."
Gu Chi: "???"
"I can make a man give me a child."
Gu Chi: "...haha."
Boys, no.
He didn't like to see such weird subjects.
Sibao County, official office.
Lin Feng sent over piles of treasures, some of which were unique. The themes were so bold and the contents so unrestrained that they made people blush and only dared to stay in their rooms and take a peek.
"Master, you can try these themes."
The teacher went out to join the army, and his senior brother Tu Rong also followed to gain experience and increase his experience. Lin Feng felt so free for the first time.
Liao Jia flipped through it casually.
He has also read one of them, but only the first volume. Lin Feng has both the upper and lower volumes here. The general content is about a young husband who has an amazing appearance since he was a child. He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and has countless guests. Wait.
When he was old and beautiful, he fell in love at first sight with an aristocratic family leader. The latter asked the man to dress up as a woman and took her into the family as the ninth concubine.
This is the first volume that Lio Jia read.
The content of the second volume is explosive.
The patriarch of the family had no children for many years. He and his wife had no heirs for many years. The arrival of this husband brought blessings. The wife gave birth to a son, and the family lived in harmony. Who would have expected that something unexpected would happen, and the patriarch of the family would be implicated in seizing the legitimate heir.
, the whole family was sent to the army. The waiter dressed as a man and escaped with his only child, hoping to vindicate the patriarch.
The young man was lucky enough to meet an expert. The man had admired Guer's personality when he was young. After some quarrels, Guer learned to become a master. With a second-grade Chinese proficiency, he defected to the largest feudal lord and served as an aide.
Left and right, establish the merit of following the dragon.
Finally, the young man became famous and sent people to inquire around, brought back the patriarch's family, and continued to live happily together.
"...Wuhui is right not to let you read more of the story."
What does the little girl see in this?
Is she sure this can be performed?
Yes, act.
Shen Tang led the troops on an expedition, and Lin Feng and Shen Zhi also made new progress in selecting cotton seeds. She was going to give herself two days off, and when she was bored, she read the story book. As expected, she was discovered by the chief bookkeeper Qi Shan, and Qi Shan
With a faint look in his eyes, Lin Feng showed his shield!
The Lord asked her to collect more story books.
Qi Shan and Lio Jia felt a little fresh after listening to the ideas relayed by Lin Feng. They also discovered many benefits - by interpreting the story scripts, the people have a place to have fun, which invisibly reduces crime. They can also pass
The content affects the common people.
Immediately asked Lin Feng to contribute his collection of storybooks.
result--
Surely it can be done on such a large scale???
Liao Jia smiled: "Everyone in the storybook is a stunning beauty. Where can we find so many stunning beauties?"
Lin Feng: "Isn't this a prayer book?"
There are no natural ones, and there are as many artificial ones as you want.
Qi Shan: “…???”
Liao Jia held her chin and thought seriously: "It's OK, but the book with weird content cannot be adopted. Playing something normal and inspirational, even if it is about singing praises, is better than this book."
He promoted the second volume which made his world view explode.
Lin Feng was about to speak but stopped.
She wanted to say...
She knows the author of this storybook.
If you don’t know it, where can you get the second volume of it?
On the second day, Xingyang Road.
The cold wind is howling, and the flags are flying.
The camps of various forces are encamped here. From a distance, they appear to be connected together. They appear to be connected, but in fact they are defending each other. The patterns are different. In the last battle, Wu Xian left part of his troops to garrison here, and the camps are ready-made.
No need to tie it immediately.
Shen Tang has to start from scratch.
There are several familiar faces in the Dragon Slaying Bureau, but most of them are new faces. Among the allies who have participated in the Xiaocheng alliance, the oldest is three years old, and the youngest is almost a month old. It can be seen that the power changes frequently, and the lives of people
So cheap.
As soon as Shen Tang set up camp, a familiar face came to visit, and he was an "uninvited guest" who was under siege.
"Stop everyone, please come in."
Shen Tang recognized the person as Gu Ren, his "sister-in-law".
Chao Lian, ranked 12th, and Shao Chong, ranked 13th. The former is okay, but the latter has grown so much in recent years that it is almost unrecognizable.