Today's Sichuan Shangkou is not what it used to be. A market town has been built in the originally deserted place. In addition to the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, there are also many merchants gathered here, hoping to get what the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce has dropped out of their fingers.
Leftovers.
Lao Wang, the shopkeeper of the Cui family, was in charge of the overall situation here. He got the news just after Su Ren left Chengdu. Seeing Su Ren's team from a distance, Lao Wang took several prominent shopkeepers from the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce to greet him outside the market town.
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He stepped forward and grabbed the reins of Su Ren's horse. The white horse struggled for a while and then gave up resistance: "Sir, we are very happy to come to Shushangkou. I specially waited here. It's getting late today, so I'll stay here for now."
, I will send someone to escort Mr. up the mountain tomorrow."
Su Ren raised his head and looked at the sun still above his head: "Old Cui is seizing the throne. This place originally belonged to me, why do you think I'm a guest now!"
"Haha!" Lao Wang laughed along with him: "Over there, this place still belongs to you. A few of us have benefited from him and made some money here. Naturally, we have to thank you."
"That sounds like a sentence! Okay, lead the way!"
Cuixianglou actually opened a branch here, which makes sense when you think about it. Shushangkou is a gathering place for wealthy merchants, so there is no need to worry about lack of business here. When entering Cuixianglou, there was not a single customer, and it was deserted.
I can't think about it.
Seeing Su Ren frowning, Lao Wang quickly explained: "Mr. came today, we discussed it and booked the Cuixiang Building, so there are no guests. If it is normal, it will be overcrowded."
"I'm just telling you? Cuixianglou is the best wine shop in Shu County. It's strange that it's so deserted with so many merchants here."
The waiter and shopkeeper came to greet the guests. They must have received the news before. They did not go up to greet the merchants who paid the money, but saluted directly to Su Ren. In the hall on the first floor, the banquet had been set up, and a large table
The round table is full of various dishes, which is even better than Cuixianglou in Chengdu West Market.
Su Ren sat down naturally, and the other merchants, headed by Lao Wang, sat down at the lower end. After drinking for three rounds, everyone became more talkative. They were all merchants from the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. When they saw Su Ren, the big boss behind the scenes, they
There were many flatterers. Su Ren also let loose and said some innocuous words, and the chat with this group of businessmen was lively.
Zhang Dequan, who was at the table next to him, wanted to intervene several times, but unfortunately he was not invited, so he could only stare. Speaking of which, Shushangkou is also under the jurisdiction of Yuanshan County now, and the official county magistrate and military marquis are no longer there.
On the side, these merchants turned a blind eye and only favored a Chengdu captain. If it were placed on other people who did not know the inside story, they would naturally be furious. But now, Zhang Dequan knew that he was not qualified to eat with those merchants.
After a meal that lasted all afternoon, Su Ren was drunk, and Huang Shisan carried Su Ren back to his room. The merchants said goodbye with satisfaction, although they had heard that the current situation in Yuanshan would not change.
It's more convincing if you say it out of your mouth.
A burst of hoofbeats sounded on the street, and no one scolded him after the chickens and dogs jumped. Zhang Dequan poked his head out to see who was so bold as to rush into a place like Shushangkou and gallop.
From a distance, he saw a dozen fast horses running from the other end of the street, and the target seemed to be Cuixianglou. As the newly appointed Yuanshan military commander, Zhang Dequan felt that his opportunity had come, so he drew his long sword and was about to go down and stop him.
Those guys who disturb Sichuan's business.
Leng Jun grabbed Zhang Dequan: "What do you want to do?"
"These guys actually rode horses at Shushangkou. As the Yuanshan Army Commander, I will punish them!"
"Humph!" Leng Jun chuckled: "Do you know who this person is, and you have to punish him?"
Zhang Dequan was stunned: "Who is here?"
"Your immediate boss!"
Zhang Dequan was stunned on the spot for a moment.
Sun Ermazi took the reins of the horse, and the horse neighed and stopped steadily at the door of Cuixiang Building. He jumped off the horse and rushed in. He looked around and did not find Su Ren. He grabbed the shopkeeper and said, "Where is the person?"
where?"
The shopkeeper was not afraid and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Mr. Sun. The captain just finished dinner with several merchants. He was a little drunk and was resting in the backyard!"
"Damn it, these idiots know how to drink wine. If there is something wrong with you, I will crush this Sichuan entrance!"
The shopkeeper nodded: "That's natural. Who doesn't know what Mr. Sun is capable of? Even the Qiang people are wary of him. Mr. Sun, please wait a moment. Are you going to invite Captain Su now?"
"Forget it!" Sun Ermazi let go of the shopkeeper: "Since Mr. is drunk, let him sleep for a while and we will wait here!"
Sun Ermazi ignored the other people in the store, and even Leng Jun didn't take a second glance. He sat down at a table. The dozen or so people who followed him also stood outside the door in a polite manner, completely different from what they had just seen.
Wildness in the town.
Zhang Dequan let out a long breath, clasped his fists at Leng Jun, gently sheathed his sword, and sat back silently. The store became silent, no one spoke. Although Sun Er Mazi was anxious to wait, he did not break into Cuixiang.
The backyard of the building.
Twelfth mother came out with her child in her arms and saw Sun Er Mazi sitting in the middle. He did not have the cold temperament. He stepped forward and kicked Sun Er Mazi's chair: "Why are you here?"
When Sun Ermazi turned around and saw that it was Twelfth Niang, her face immediately showed a smile: "Oh, I forgot about you, where is my brother-in-law?"
Leng Jun then stood up from behind Sun Ermazi: "Sun County Lieutenant only has Su Ren in his eyes, how can he see me?"
"Hahaha... My brother-in-law is getting better and better at talking, but I don't know if his martial arts skills have improved!"
"Huh! Bibi will tell you if you have improved."
"Okay! Su Ren is still resting. He is also idle. Let's practice together?"
Ever since the last battle at Shushangkou, Leng Jun and Sun Er Mazi didn't like each other. In that battle, Leng Jun died dozens of brothers, and Sun Er Mazi also died dozens of subordinates. The grievances between the two
It was considered a knot. Although there was pressure from Su Ren, there was no quarrel. Even though they both became the son-in-law of the old fox, they did not forget their past grudges.
Leng Jun had already put his hand on the hilt of the sword, and Sun Ermazi was also ready. Seeing that the two of them were about to fight, Twelve Niang quickly said: "You two really want to fight? Then go outside the town and don't smash them.
Things in Cuixiang Tower were broken!"
The shopkeeper said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, if it's damaged, I'll compensate you according to the price!"
Twelve Niang glared at the shopkeeper: "Get out of here, it's not your fault, I have a role in this!"
Huang Shisan appeared at the door at the right time. He glanced at the two of them with a dark face and said to Sun Ermazi: "Sir, I'm awake, let you in!"
Sun Ermazi then put down his weapon and snorted coldly: "Our battle will be discussed later. Grandpa is busy now. If you want to fight, wait until I finish my work!"
Leaving Lengjun behind, Sun Ermazi followed Huang Shisan into the backyard.
The county magistrate, who had been sitting in the corner, swallowed and turned to look at Zhang Dequan: "Vice General Zhang, is this the leader of the Yuanshan Bandits?"
Zhang Dequan frowned and nodded. The two brothers sighed at the same time, and their hearts became cold and cold.
Su Ren shook his groggy head, drank a pot of tea in one breath, and then felt a little more comfortable. He got up from the bed with difficulty, and Leng Yue quickly stepped forward to support him. Su Ren smiled: "I'm fine!
Get me some more water, I'm still a little thirsty."
Leng Yue hurriedly went out to help Su Ren get water. Su Ren took a deep breath and shouted toward the door: "Come in? Why are you hiding outside and watching?"
"Hahaha..." Sun Ermazi laughed and pushed the door in: "I thought you were going to do something, but I didn't expect you are really a gentleman. If someone did this to me, I would have taken it down long ago!"
Su Ren smiled and motioned for Sun Ermazi to sit down: "Just brag, if you dare, Banniang can peel off your skin!"
"Hehehehe..." Sun Ermazi's lie was exposed. His face didn't turn red and his heart didn't beat. He sat down next to Su Ren and said, "If you don't talk about it anymore, I'm here to pick you up. Everyone is waiting for you?"
I haven’t seen you for such a long time. Do you know what Yuanshan has become now? Tsk, if you had known that it was like this, I would have invited you to the mountain a long time ago."
"That old boy, Old Fox, now relies on several sons-in-law to control the wind and rain in Yuanshan. He is more powerful than Mr. Zhou and I. If you hadn't handed over Yuanshan to me and Mr. Zhou, you might have become the old fox now!"
Su Ren pouted: "That's your father-in-law! Don't talk about an old fox, there is an old fox's son-in-law outside! Have you met the other two?"
Sun Ermazi nodded: "I saw it, but I don't think it's good. Can it be done with just those two weaklings?"
Su Ren smiled: "From now on, you will be colleagues. I represent the Han Dynasty court. Please be careful. You will have to rely on the court in the future."
"I understand!" Sun Ermazi slapped the table: "Okay, you are smart and you can think of this way. You can bring the court to deal with the old fox. Hahaha, this is a good way!"
Su Ren smiled and said nothing.
Leng Yue came in with water, lowered her head and poured a cup for Su Ren, and also poured a cup for Sun Er Mazi, then turned to clean Su Ren's bed. Sun Er Mazi smiled, and everyone became silent.
After taking a sip of tea from the cup, Su Ren asked Huang Shisan to call the county magistrate and Zhang Dequan in to introduce them to Sun Ermazi, which was considered as acquaintance in advance.
Soon, the two of them entered the door respectfully and stood opposite Su Ren, not even daring to sit down. Su Ren pointed at Sun Ermazi and said, "This is the county captain of Yuanshan County. Please get to know each other!"
Zhang Dequan quickly handed over his hand. Sun Ermazi smiled and also cupped his hand.
Su Rendao: "From today onwards, Yuanshan will be handed over to you. I have said everything that needs to be said. As for what Yuanshan will become in the future, it all depends on you. I will say the ugly things in front of you. If you let me know
Wonsan is full of chaos, so don’t blame me for changing people!"
Zhang Dequan and the county magistrate hurriedly saluted and promised to help the county magistrate and county captain manage Yuanshan. After chatting for a while, the two wisely withdrew and made room for Su Ren and Sun Ermazi. (To be continued)