Lian Xiaojun is the most handsome man, or person, that Zhang Qing has ever seen.
The beautiful women in Zhang Qing's mansion pale in comparison to Lian Xiaojun.
Lian Xiaojun is not strong, speaks politely, and does not have a sword in his hand, but when he said he would relieve himself, Zhang Qing felt that this was the truth and that he could really do it.
Zhang Qing thought that if he took Lian Xiaojun to see Ande Zhong, Ande Zhong would definitely not kill him, but...
"You can't help with this matter." Zhang Qing invited Lian Xiaojun to sit down in the hall and said sincerely, "You should leave Hezhou first."
The women who usually avoided him came out from all over the house, bringing tea, water, mats and blankets to light the charcoal fire. Even Xiaojun had hand stoves placed in his hands and feet, and one was stuffed into Zhang Qing's arms.
Most of the women sat around Lian Xiaojun, and a few sat beside Zhang Qing, but they were afraid that Zhang Qing would be angry so they could sit here.
Zhang Qing actually didn't care at all. Ever since he met Lian Xiaojun, he felt that women were very boring. They were either crying or noisy. They only cared about their own feelings and never cared about him.
Even Xiaojun is different. Talking to him is particularly open and joyful.
"There are so many things in this world." Lian Xiaojun insisted, "How will you know if you don't try?"
This is what Zhang Qing said when he met Lian Xiaojun for the first time. At that time, he was surrounded by a group of soldiers and horses at the city gate, and there were more than a dozen majestic guards around him.
He said he was here for business. Zhang Qing found it funny and said that he would talk about it if he could break into Hezhou City.
Lian Xiaojun said how would he know if he didn't try, and then he entered the city gate with more than a dozen guards. In the midst of a real fight with real swords and guns, he strolled to the Hezhou Mansion Office to see Zhang Qing.
Zhang Qing was first surprised by how good-looking this man was, and ordered the soldiers and horses coming from all directions in the city to stop. He was also curious about his purpose. Why did he want to do business with him? There were shops in Hezhou City, but there were not many merchants, let alone doing business with him.
A businessman.
Why are you so desperate for business? You must know that entering Hezhou City with just these dozen guards is a dead end.
"I do business to survive." Lian Xiaojun looked at Zhang Qing, "I think General Zhang also wants to survive, so I came to see the general."
In fact, looking at this man, it is difficult to understand what he is saying. It seems that no matter what he says, it makes sense.
And what threat does such a man pose? A face? Or those dozen guards? Zhang Qing didn't want to be looked down upon, so he left this man to talk.
As a result, the man's first sentence was: "When I say the general is trying to survive, I mean that the general is afraid of death."
Zhang Qing was so angry that he almost jumped up and slashed him to death with a knife.
"So what if you're afraid of death?" Lian Xiaojun sat still, "The real hero is the one who's afraid of death."
Zhang Qing scolded angrily: "What nonsense."
"General, you want to live only if you are afraid of death. It is much harder to live than to die." Lian Xiaojun explained to him, "Especially at this time, if you are not afraid of death, you will die. If you are afraid of death, you have to fight with all your strength. Of course, you are a true hero. General, in order to live
Isn’t it very hard and not easy?”
Zhang Qing snorted and ignored him, feeling relieved in his heart. It turned out that he was not afraid of death, but also brave.
The reason why he was angry just now was because Lian Xiaojun was right, he was indeed afraid of death now.
It turned out that he was not like this. He became a confidant under Ma Jiang because he was not afraid of death. After the rebellion, he also charged into battle and killed countless people, stabilizing the East Huainan Road for Ma Jiang.
But for some reason, he has changed since he came to Hezhou. He doesn't want to charge into battle or compete for credit. What he thinks most about is how to strengthen the city walls and dig deep trenches. Some time ago, the scouts even said that there was a group of suspected Westerners.
Soldiers and horses from Huainan Road appeared nearby. He took his people out to take a look, and saw that those people seemed to be passing by, but he did not pursue them.
That day he was so frightened that he didn't sleep all night.
If he is afraid of death and is of no use to Ma Jiang, can he still live?
"The only way to live is to be afraid of death."
"Being afraid of death will make you more brave, raise a bigger city, more soldiers and horses, and become a hero in the world."
"If your life is gone, all this will be gone. What good will your heroic death be to the world? What use will your death be to the Governor of Ma?"
"If you live well and raise strong soldiers and horses, no one will let you die, and more people will be unable to live without you."
"General Zhang, you are not only a general leading troops now, you also lead a city."
"This city is equivalent to the new recruits you just received. Do you think it is better to fight with new soldiers or with trained soldiers?"
Zhang Qing suddenly became enlightened and relaxed as he spoke. Scholars know more than he does as a soldier.
"I'm not a scholar." Lian Xiaojun smiled, "I'm a businessman. I just like to consider the best interests."
This man's smile makes people feel warm in winter.
Zhang Qing looked at him: "Then what are the benefits of doing business with me?"
Lian Xiaojun said: "Of course it's General Zhang."
What he said was nothing, but Zhang Qing couldn't help but blush, as if he had drunk wine or honey, feeling dizzy and happy at the same time.
"I have no business for you," he said.
Lian Xiaojun said: "I don't need General Zhang to do business in person. With General Zhang here, I can do business in Hezhou."
Zhang Qingdao: "We have no merchants in Hezhou and there is no business to do."
In order to frighten Hezhou, the prefect was killed, and many wealthy gentry families were killed. All the wealthy people fled, and no one came here to do business.
Besides, who dares to do business and just rob good things when they see them? Do they still need money to buy them?
Lian Xiaojun smiled: "How will you know if you don't try?"
Then he left. Zhang Qing was very curious and asked people to see how he did business. Lian Xiaojun first walked around Hezhou and then outside Hezhou. He actually found some businessmen.
.
Lian Xiaojun rushed into Hezhoufu Yamen in front of the city gate, but was not hacked to death by Zhang Qing, who was known to behead people. He walked out swaggering and now wandering around, with Zhang Qing's soldiers and horses following him for protection.
Bar?
These businessmen were curious when they heard the news, and were relieved after seeing Lian Xiaojun.
It turns out that he became Zhang Qing’s male favorite.
Male pets are different from female pets. Female pets cannot run around outside and they dare not approach them. Male pets are different. So someone asked Lian Xiaojun what he wanted to do. Lian Xiaojun said he wanted to do business and asked him if he wanted to do anything.
There was nothing for sale, so the man took out some hidden goods in order to please Zhang Qing.
Lian Xiaojun readily gave him a price. The price was not too high, but who cared about the price at this time? The man readily agreed. Lian Xiaojun said he would give him the money in a few days, took the things and left.
The man didn't feel bad at all. Rou Baozi beat the dog and never came back, so he just treated it as if he was familiar with the dog.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, Lian Xiaojun actually came back with the money and some other goods. He gave the man money and asked who needed these goods.
Even the goods Xiaojun brought were not useless, they were daily needs for everyone. Now, not only this person, but others also came to snatch them.
So Lian Xiaojun went in and out of Hezhou like this, taking goods out and selling them at high prices, and bringing goods in and selling them at high prices, making a huge profit from the price difference.
In just one month, Lian Xiaojun became the largest businessman in Hezhou and nearby areas. Although he did not have any goods, because of his reputation and the status of Zhang Qing's male favorite, everyone traded with him and handed over the goods to those who wanted to sell.
Give it to him, and give him the money if you want to buy it.
Sometimes Lian Xiaojun would be nearby, and sometimes he would run farther away, but in the end he would always come back with goods or money as promised.
During the Chinese New Year, he once again stepped into Zhang Qing's house and opened the boxes of money he earned in the hall. Zhang Qing was amazed and praised him with clasped fists: "Master Lian is really a god."
Even Xiaojun smiled and bowed his fists: "This is General Zhang's interests. Without General Zhang, I wouldn't be able to do these businesses."
He gave more than half of the money to Zhang Qing.
"This belongs to General Zhang."
Zhang Qing didn't accept it. He looked at Lian Xiaojun, considered it and asked, "Aren't you afraid that your reputation will be tarnished?"
These words reminded Lian Xiaojun, and he gave some of the remaining money to Zhang Qing, and bowed apologetically: "Xiaojun has hurt the general and has insulted the general's reputation."
Zhang Qing was furious: "Who can insult me?"
Lian Xiaojun stood up straight and looked at him with a smile, like the spring breeze blowing on the willows: "What am I afraid of?"
Zhang Qing looked at him and laughed. He had never been so happy, not even when he became the city guard of Hezhou.
This man must be a fairy. He is smart, calm, cheerful, considerate, generous, and good-looking....
Zhang Qing stayed at Lian Xiaojun's house for the Chinese New Year. The women at home were so happy that they surrounded Lian Xiaojun every day. Zhang Qing didn't mind at all. He even hoped that Lian Xiaojun would like these women, but unfortunately Lian Xiaojun didn't.
, be polite to these women.
That's right, what's the point of this kind of vulgar fan? He talks boringly, either giggles or moans, sings, dances and plays the piano, but he can't compare to Lian Xiaojun with a finger, and he can't compare to Lian Xiaojun when he drinks and eats meat. Zhang Qing is having this year.
Very happy.
He regarded Lian Xiaojun as a friend, or as an immortal to support him. Even though Lian Xiaojun frankly said that his association with Zhang Qing was for profit, it didn't matter. This showed that Lian Xiaojun valued him.
The most important thing is a confidant. Having a confidant is a rare thing in life.
Although he, Zhang Qing, is afraid of death, he will not send his best friend to die. What's the point of living like that?
Zhang Qing drove away the women in the hall and asked how Ma Jiang sent agents to Guangzhou Prefecture, how he incited the unrest among the families involved in Guangzhou Prefecture, and how he prepared to attack Guangzhou Prefecture. Now that things have come to nothing again, he asked Ma Jiang to ask him to see An De
Zhong, Ande Zhong and what kind of person he is.
"So Governor An is a very scary person. I will be in trouble if I leave." Zhang Qing held Lian Xiaojun's hand, "Even if I can come back with my life saved, I can no longer lead troops or be in charge of Hezhou.
Mr. Lian, we can’t try this, you should take the first step.”
Lian Xiaojun smiled: "I really don't need to do this, and for General Zhang, it is still a big and profitable business."
Zhang Qing was puzzled: "Little Governor An doesn't do business."
"You just said that Governor An likes gifts. This is the greatest sincerity in his eyes." Lian Xiaojun said, "If you express your sincerity with expensive gifts, you may have a chance to escape.
You can also win the favor of Little Governor An."
Everyone knows that Ande Zhong likes gifts, but he will not be easily captured by gifts. Zhang Qing smiled bitterly: "How can I have any rare treasures that can please Ande Zhong? Hezhou Prefecture is too poor.
There is nothing but food.”
Lian Xiaojun smiled slightly: "I can exchange grain for treasure for you."