Linjin, as the name suggests, is close to the original Kingdom of Jin. The wealthy young master of Linjin is a very hospitable person and likes to make friends with the outside world. Although he has always lived in Linjin, a small place, he is well aware of major events in the world, especially Dingding.
People with great names are even more precious. If the young master is rich, even the county magistrate in Linjin will treat him with courtesy. Therefore, anyone who comes to Jin and thinks he has some ability must visit the young master.
Su Ren's team rested for the night beside Linjin City. When they got up the next day, they found that there was suddenly a large group of people in the camp. These people were well-dressed, and each of them held a plate with copper coins in their hands.
There are silver ingots and even horseshoe gold.
Ying Guangji came to Su Ren's side and said, "I made a rough estimate. The total amount of money is no less than three hundred gold."
"Who is so generous?"
Ying Guangjin pursed his lips and motioned Su Ren to look at the middle-aged man who was talking to Han Qing. This man was wearing a gray cloth robe. Although the Jinxian crown on his head had no beam, it was inlaid with two pearls as big as pigeon eggs on both sides.
It's awkward to look at as nondescript.
"Who is this? He looks like a rich man!"
Ying Guangji smiled and said: "The wealthy young master of Linjin has a hundred-mile radius. It is said that there are hundreds of servants in the house, and even the servants who sweep the floor are no less than fifty. This shows how big his home must be."
"Young Master Ji? I've never heard of him. What's he doing here?"
"What else can you do? Didn't you tell me last night that no one would despise him for having so much money? Mr. Su, the world's most famous businessman, is passing by. Why don't you pay him a visit? He is a very generous person. Doesn't Mr. Su have to support him?
One or two?”
As he was talking, Han Qing came over with Young Master Ji. Standing far away just now, Su Ren didn't see Young Master Ji's appearance clearly. When he came in front of him, he was startled. It wasn't that he was ugly, it was that he was too ugly.
Unparalleled. Sometimes I feel strange that all the rich and powerful people don't look very good. Either their faces are pockmarked or their faces are pitted. This is especially true for the nouveau riche, who don't know what God has given them.
Is it to compensate for their lack of appearance?
"Young Master Ji, please pay homage to Mr. Su!" Young Master Ji bowed respectfully and humbly as soon as they met.
Su Ren's hair was disheveled, his face was unwashed and uncombed, and the tone of his mouth could kill people when he spoke. Looking at the face of the three hundred gold, Su Ren smiled: "Mr. Ji, you are too polite, after all, you are
Elder, it’s my turn to salute you.”
Young Master Ji quickly supported Su Ren and said, "Mr. Su, you are very polite. Even though I am a few years older, compared with Mr. Su, I am like a bright moon and a firefly. They are not worth mentioning."
In the open space in the middle of the camp, there was a table and four chairs. Su Ren, Ying Guangji, Han Qing, and Ji Shaogong were drinking tea and chatting. Although Ji Shaogong didn't look very good, he talked well.
And he is very knowledgeable on some things, which surprised Su Ren, and made Su Ren even more wary of this person. It is very dangerous to deal with people like Ji Shaogong who have a lot of money but are not stupid. How many years have they passed?
summed up experience.
Naturally, they talked about everything during the chat, and soon they started talking about their trip to Yanmen. As for Su Ren going to do business with the Huns, Ji Shaogong was particularly active and even said between the lines that he was among the Huns.
There are people, but there is no famous saying about who the young master is.
"I have a small amount of money in my family. I hope I can help Mr. Su. I also ask Mr. Su to accept it!" Young Master Ji waved his hand, and the servants carrying the plates hurried over.
Su Ren chuckled: "With so much money, Mr. Ji, aren't you afraid that it will never come back? You also know that in this business, there is no guarantee that you will only make a profit and not lose any money! Three hundred gold is not a small amount."
Young Master Ji smiled slightly: "Who doesn't know that Mr. Su is the best businessman in the world? As long as it is something that he likes, he will never fail. Although I live in Linjin City, I have some knowledge of the world's affairs. Su
Sir, feel free to take it, and if you pay for it, just think that I am not lucky enough to do business with Mr. Su."
"If you say that, then it's better to be respectful than to obey!"
"Haha! Mr. Su is really brave, thank you sir for making it happen!"
Su Ren would never let go of the meat that was put into his mouth. Although three hundred gold was a lot of money, it was not a big sum of money in Su Ren's eyes, but it was still meat and there was no reason to spit it out. With a wave of his hand, Shi Bao immediately ordered someone to kill him.
Take the plate away.
"I trust you, Mr. Ji, and I will tell you the truth. I really don't have much confidence in going to the Huns. If it really comes to that point, I hope Mr. Ji won't blame you."
"Mr. Su, you are polite again. From now on, the two of us are one. With Mr. Su's talents and popularity, there is nothing he can't do in the world. Although I am stupid, I also know that when Mr. Su was in Luoyang, he fought with the Huns."
The prince has known each other before, and this alone can help him gain a foothold in the Xiongnu!" Young Master Ji took a sip of water: "To be honest, I know a few people in the Xiongnu. If Mr. Su needs it, I will help you."
"Oh? Mr. Ji also knows the Huns?" Han Qing pretended to be surprised.
Young Master Ji waved his hand quickly: "No, no, no, Mr. Han misunderstood. The people I know are all Han people, they just stay outside the Great Wall."
"Han people? Although many Han people were plundered by the Xiongnu, I have never heard of Han people being able to stand out. If they were ordinary Han people, I'm afraid..."
Young Master Ji smiled and said: "Mr. Han is surprised! You must have heard that I like to make friends with the world's heroes, and Linjin is the only way out of the country. The people I know will naturally not be ordinary people. Please ask Su about this."
Sir and everyone, please rest assured."
Han Qing wanted to ask again, but Su Ren smiled and said: "That's very good. Although I know Yu Shan, it's impossible to go find Yu Dan when I first arrive outside the Great Wall. Since Mr. Ji has someone he knows, can you recommend him?"
Young Master Ji cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Su, forgive me. Although I have friendship with those people, I can't make decisions for them. But those people have said that they will try their best to help Mr. Su if he needs it!"
"That's good! This is much more precious than three hundred gold! Come on, I'd like to toast Mr. Ji. Mr. Ji is really my nobleman, Su Ren!"
While talking, everything was packed up. After declining the kindness of Young Master Ji who insisted on letting them stay for two more days, Su Ren and others embarked on the road north again. After talking with Young Master Ji, Su Ren seemed to understand
As for what, it will take time to verify. Young Master Ji had been standing on the roadside watching Su Ren and others walk away. A gust of wind blew, and the dust mixed with it obscured the team's figure.
There was also an ox cart that came with Mr. Ji, and that cart was parked outside the camp. If it hadn't been for two coughs coming from inside, no one would have noticed that there were people inside. Yao Shuai leaned on the side of the cart,
He gently lowered the corner of the curtain and quickly took a sip of water. Since a year ago, he has been having physical problems. He is always coughing. He has invited many doctors to check and they all say they are incompetent. No one is sure what it is.
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Young Master Ji got into the car and saw that Uncle Yao was almost dying of coughing. He quickly sat next to him and stroked his back: "Mr. Yao, are you okay?"
"Cough cough cough..." After coughing for a long time, Yao Shuai stopped coughing. His whole face turned pale, and he leaned on the side of the car and gasped: "It doesn't matter, it's an old problem! Su Ren didn't see anything, right?"
Young Master Ji nodded: "No, as Mr. expected, this Su Ren really loves money. He agreed to my request and thanked me for introducing him."
Yao Shuai drank another sip of water, and his throat felt a little better: "We still have to be careful. The defeat of Chang'an was because we underestimated Su Ren. We must be careful this time."
Young Master Ji nodded repeatedly: "No! Sir, do you want to send someone to deliver a message now so that Young Master and others can prepare?"
Yao Shuai shook his head: "What should be done has been done. Doing more will arouse Su Ren's suspicion. We don't need to worry about the young master. You can send someone to send a message to the king, asking him to be on the lookout for Su Ren and Yu Dan meeting.
So as not to create extraneous branches.”
Ji Shaogong said contemptuously: "It's not that serious, right? Your Majesty is determined to win. Although Yu Shan is the prince, he is not liked by Shan Yu. Can this be changed if Su Ren leaves?"
Yao Shuai glanced at Young Master Ji, with a gleam in his eyes. Young Master Ji was startled, took a step back in a hurry, and knelt down at Yao Shuai's feet: "Nuo, I'll do it right now!"
"Cough cough cough..." There was another violent cough, and it was clear from the first glance that the man's time was short.
The wind gets stronger the further north you go, and the cold wind blowing from the Loess Plateau brings chill and sand dust. Su Ren covered his mouth and nose with a piece of black cloth. Although it didn't look good, the effect was pretty good. Others naturally had the same effect.
Following the example, the entire team was soon dressed the same as Su Ren. Although this method could withstand the wind and sand, it caused problems with speaking. If the voice was too low, it would be as hard to understand as humming.
Ying Guangji used a piece of red cloth, which looked like a piece of bellyband in appearance. This became Su Ren's laughing stock: "If you like women, you will like women, and tie a woman's bellyband to your face. Is it interesting to show off so blatantly?"
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Ying Guangji glared at Su Ren: "I just like it, can you care? You want to get one but you haven't yet!"
"Hmph! I'm not as slutty as you! Say, it belongs to that girl? I know those women on the plateau never use these things."
"Then you have nothing to do with it. You should think more about your own affairs. I don't think that young master is a good person. If you give three hundred gold to someone you have never met, who will believe it?"
"Hey, I'm so capable, are you jealous?"
"Jealous? I'm afraid you'll be killed!" Ying Guangji leaned into Su Ren's ear: "Do you really believe in that young master?"
"It's better than you, a remnant of the previous dynasty, right? I'm a serious Han man."
"Huh! Good intentions are not rewarded!" Ying Guangji was squeezed by Su Ren and lost interest in talking. He turned around and went back to the carriage. The wind and sand outside were too strong, and his skin had become rough after staying on the plateau for more than a year.
, if it is blown by the wind and sand a little more, the elegant image will be completely ruined.
Looking at Ying Guangji's angry back, Su Ren laughed loudly: "Xiao Jinzi, why are you walking so slowly? We have to go to Taiyuan City tonight. I don't want to eat sand anymore. Let's go to the city and live!" (To be continued)
