After passing Yangping Pass, we entered Hanzhong. Hanzhong is a good place. It has been known as the land of plenty since ancient times. After destroying the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu divided the world. Liu Bang, who was the first to capture Xianyang, was named the King of Hanzhong, and his capital was Nanzheng. This place
There is Bashan Mountain in the south, Qinling Mountains in the north, and a pleasant climate. There is a basin in the middle, and there are many water streams such as the Han River. But at that time, wolves and insects were rampant here, and miasma was pervasive. No one except savages wanted to come here.
Walking around the city of Nanzheng, merchants traveling from south to north have become a part of the scenery in Nanzheng. Su Ren was received by merchants from the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce. He stayed in the best inn in Nanzheng and ate in Nanzheng.
Zheng is a good wine shop. Everyone knows that this is their God of Wealth, and everyone greets them very attentively. On the first night of his stay in Nanzheng, Su Ren was invited to drink by several merchants, and it was already late at night when he came back.
As soon as he entered the door, Su Ren said to Huang Shisan: "Go quickly, let everyone get ready, we will leave early tomorrow morning!"
Huang Shisan was stunned: "No!"
After drinking a few glasses of water, Su Ren finally understood what it means to be involuntarily. He remembered that when he saw those corrupt officials on TV, when they were sentenced by the court, they would always say that they regretted it, and then said that they did not pay enough attention to their thoughts.
.Finally, I can’t help myself. Ever since he stepped into Nanzheng, Su Ren felt that he had been kidnapped. He was kidnapped into an inn, kidnapped into a wine shop, and then kidnapped into a carriage. Just tonight.
For this drink, Su Ren paid most of the shares in Shangdao.
Dong Qian came in with a cup of sobering soup, placed it gently on the bedside, and glanced at Su Ren: "Very good, I didn't drink much today!"
Su Ren smiled bitterly and said: "I didn't drink less. If a group of people doesn't drink a few more drinks, they will gossip."
"You are the actual president of the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. They should fawn over you. People always hope that their lives are better than others."
"You can see clearly?"
Dong Qian raised her head: "My father was also an official, and I have seen these things before."
After saying this, both of them fell silent. Dong Zhongshu is still in the court, not knowing whether he is alive or dead. As a daughter, he can't do anything. From a moral point of view, it is already extremely unfilial, and now he is still in a man's room.
It's even more wrong.
It is indeed a high-end inn, with all the facilities inside. Because it is close to Shuzhong, a large number of merchants coming out of or going to Shuzhong pass by. All the furniture is arranged according to the Shuzhong inn, from chairs, tables to beds, all with Su style.
Su Ren got up from the bed with difficulty, took Dong Qian's hand, and Su Ren took a deep breath.
"Don't worry, I will definitely rescue Mr. Dong this time, no matter what method I use!"
Dong Qian nodded obediently and wiped her tears. She couldn't say anything more at this point. It was already midnight, and a girl couldn't stay in a man's room for long. Dong Qian gently took out her hand and went out with a flushed face.
gone.
After taking two sips of sobering soup, Leng Jun sat down in front of Su Ren. The two looked at each other speechlessly. Looking at Su Ren's sluggish appearance, Leng Jun said: "When you leave the city tomorrow, can you take a detour to the Three Immortals Temple in the east of the city?
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Su Ren looked at Leng Jun and nodded: "Okay."
"Thank you!"
Su Ren smiled: "Before Ying Guangji left, he left me a letter, explaining in detail what happened between you and him. This guy is very cunning. He has already seen that you will not betray me. It's just a matter of going to him.
It's just a test. When you meet this person in the future and you can take action, don't be soft."
Smiling sternly: "It was a mistake for you to ask me to go. Su Kai is actually more suitable."
Su Ren shook his head: "Su Kai is too loyal. He can't do this kind of thing. This time is just to test. This guy has a big plan. If Ebony Cliff falls into his hands, it will not be good for the Han Dynasty. But listen,
They say that their great elder is still young and it will take some time for Ying Guangji to take power. For now, he has not shown any hostility towards us."
"It seems that you have made up your mind to support the Liu family?"
"What do you think? The Liu family has been in power for a hundred years. Although there are still wars, the peaceful life that the people yearn for is gradually being realized. As long as this life is not broken, the Liu family's world will be as stable as Mount Tai. I know that you have the Xiang family in your body.
He has a natural hostility towards the Liu family. Now that the master and your master have put aside this matter, it is best for you and Leng Yue not to get involved in it anymore. From now on, it is good to just be ordinary people."
Lengjun sighed: "We think so, but others may not!"
"No matter what happens, I am your biggest supporter. Although I am also a commoner, I can at least take you to escape."
Leng Jun smiled. He hadn't smiled for a long time. Ever since he came to Chengdu with Su Ren, Leng Jun rarely smiled. He stood up and patted Su Ren's shoulder gently: "Brother, from now on you are my big brother.
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"Really? It's really not easy!" Su Ren pushed Leng Jun away: "Why are you doing it so formally? Go back to bed quickly, don't let the twelve mothers worry, and my daughter-in-law will take care of me."
"I haven't admitted it yet!"
"Whether you admit it or not, I say yes!"
It was late at night, and the lights were turned off in the corridor of the inn. Su Ren opened the window and lay on the window sill, looking at the stars in the sky. The sky was very clear, and compared to the gloomy sky of later generations, it was beautiful here. The mountains in the distance were
The layers of clouds and mountains are like a landscape made of splashed ink. Unfortunately, paper still needs more than a hundred years to be produced. Painting on silk is a waste of natural resources. It does not absorb water and cannot produce the taste of splashed ink.
Lao Xiao, the person in charge of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce in Hanzhong, was brought in by Huang Shisan. Lao Xiao is in his fifties and is an authentic Hanzhong native. He does not belong to Su Ren or Cui Jiuming, but is a local from Nanzheng.
An ordinary businessman. When he went to Chengdu to purchase goods last year, Su Ren took a fancy to him and put him in the position of the person in charge of Hanzhong against all odds.
Lao Xiao is cautious and tactful in his words and deeds. Since he became the branch president of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce in Hanzhong, nine out of ten Hanzhong merchants have become members of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce. Even when Su Ren was in the most difficult time, the Hanzhong branch also
No one quits.
Lao Xiao was about to salute, but Su Ren helped him up: "Shopkeeper Xiao, how is the matter you were asked to do?"
Lao Xiao was neither humble nor arrogant: "It has been completed and is being tested. Some finished products have been produced, but the color is not good and it has no other use except for visiting graves."
Su Ren shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I didn't say a word. It's my fault. In fact, there is another step, which is bleaching. Only after bleaching can snow-white paper be made. As long as you can lower the price, this
Things will definitely be the best deals in the world."
Lao Xiao's calm face immediately became excited: "Thank you sir for the tip, I'll go back and let them test it again!"
"Don't worry!" Su Ren pressed Lao Xiao down and said, "This is not why I came to you tonight. This time I went to Chang'an. You know the purpose. To rescue Mr. Dong and Mr. Wen, a lot of money is needed. I also brought it with me.
Part of it is probably too few. Chang'an is the capital of the country, and people there spend a lot of money. If the money is too little, they will not take it seriously at all, so..."
Su Ren's face was a little red. This was the first time he had done something like borrowing money. In the past, even if he was penniless, he would not bow to anyone. This time, there was really no way. If Su Ren's original design was followed,
He will stay in Chengdu for at least ten years, and will not go to Chang'an until he has enough capital and reputation. It backfired, and he can't go now.
Lao Xiao didn't wait for Su Ren to finish what he said, and said quickly: "I will start raising money as soon as I receive your letter from my husband. Two million dollars have been sent to Chang'an. I can use it at any time as long as my husband needs it. If it is not enough, I will go bankrupt."
I will also get it together for sir."
Su Ren stood up and bowed deeply to Lao Xiao. Lao Xiao quickly stood up and stepped out of the way: "I, Xiao Tingren, am today thanks to the gift of my husband. I believe that as long as I have my husband, our Sichuan Chamber of Commerce will definitely become the best chamber of commerce in the world.
Even if I lose everything today, my husband will not treat me badly tomorrow."
"Shopkeeper Xiao, Su Ren has recorded this kindness, thank you!"
Early the next morning, before dawn, Su Ren left Nanzheng with his people. Instead of continuing north, he took a detour outside the east gate to go to Sanxian Temple. This made the merchants who were chasing Su Ren inexplicable.
To the people of Nanzheng, Sanxian Temple is a very unknown place. Although it is not far from Nanzheng, it is in a barren mountain. There is no Taoist priest in Sanxian Temple, and it is just a shabby Taoist temple.
Leng Jun and Leng Yue went in for a while, not knowing what they were doing. When they came out, Leng Jun was holding a long object in his hand, covered with silk. It must have been a long time, and the layer of silk was not there.
The color changed. This thing is about one foot long, with a slightly larger front end. It looks like a weapon. He coldly raised his hand and threw Hawking: "It's yours. From now on, he'll be with you. Remember, he's waiting for me to die."
On that day, you will be buried with me!"
Hawking caught it and it felt very good. It was more suitable than his red tassel gun. He looked up at Leng Jun and was about to open his mouth to speak. Su Ren kicked Hawking in the crook of his leg and Hawking knelt down.
"Why don't you thank your second brother quickly?"
Hawking understood and kowtowed to Leng Jun. Leng Jun smiled at Su Ren, and the two understood each other. Then he said to Hawking: "From today on, you will follow me until I let you leave. Understand.
No?"
"Ah! Who will take care of these guards?" Hawking quickly got up from the ground and looked at Su Ren as if asking for help.
Su Rendao: "Your second brother said, follow him from now on, I will arrange the rest, don't talk too much, this is what I said!"
Leaving Nanzheng, you only need to cross the Qinling Mountains to reach Chang'an in a short time. There are two roads in total. One leads out of the Chencang Ancient Road and enters the boundary of Qinzhou, then turns eastward and reaches Chang'an along the Wei River. The other goes directly over the Ziwu Valley.
Entering Chang'an. Both roads are difficult to walk. Relatively speaking, Chencang Road is better. Su Ren has a lot of people and livestock, so he chose Chencang Road. (To be continued)
