At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 291
After the banquet, the stewards of the other six surnames left one after another. Gao Bufan and Lu Sanlang moved to the side hall to continue tasting tea. Although the side hall was much smaller than the main hall, it was more elegantly and antiquely decorated, and specially placed bookshelves There are four treasures of study on the desk and desk, which are probably used for guests to dance and write after banquets. The service is not generally thoughtful, and the side hall is open on both sides. The windows are clear and clean, and the sight line is excellent. Oddly enough, it's actually very warm here.

Gao Bufan and Lu Sanlang sat opposite each other at the table, and there was light smoke from the small red clay stove. The latter poured the crushed tea leaves into the teapot and boiled. I really don’t catch a cold when brewing tea, because the brewed tea is too thick and bitter. It doesn’t have the fragrance of green tea, and it doesn’t have the aftertaste of black tea. There are different tastes, and it’s too much trouble to make tea. , There are too many processes, and there are no less than a dozen tools alone.

Of course, brewing tea is not popular yet, even the upper class still stay at the stage of making tea cakes, the kind that grinds tea leaves into powder and boils, and then drinks the dregs together, everyone drinks like this, Gao Bufan also You can only do as the Romans do.

While receiving a cup of strong tea from Lu Sanlang, Gao Bufan stepped on the floor lightly with his foot, making a bang bang sound, and asked curiously, "Is the bottom empty?"

Lu Sanlang smiled and said: "Brother Gao is really observant, there is a hot water pool below, and hot water is poured into it continuously, which can make the room warm like spring."

Gao Bufan suddenly said: "So that's the case, the cost must not be low."

"Those who can come here to entertain guests will naturally be able to afford it."

Gao Bufan nodded: "That's right, the wool comes from sheep. Fortunately, Brother Lu is the host himself today, so the wool can't be shaved on the lower head."

Lu Sanlang couldn't help laughing and said: "Brother Gao's words are always so eccentric, I can't refute them, anyway, today I shave myself once." After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled.

"By the way, brother Gao's racecourse has been selected?" Lu Sanlang asked with a smile.

"It's settled. It's in Yuyi Town in the north of Zhuojun County. As Brother Lu said, it's rich in water and grass. It's indeed a good place to raise horses." Gao Bufan replied with a nod.

"Then I really want to congratulate Brother Gao." Lu Sanlang said with an envious expression on his face, this expression was not fake, he was really envious, very envious.

In fact, Lu Sanlang coveted the grassland in Yuyi Town for a long time, but it was occupied by Xi Ren, and he couldn't do anything about it. The reason why he recommended it to Gao Bufan was not because of his good intentions, but because he wanted to test Gao Bufan's ability. As for whether Gao Bufan can succeed in the end, he doesn't care, anyway, there is no loss for him. Unexpectedly, Gao Bufan took that piece of land easily in just one month, which really surprised him.

Therefore, Lu Sanlang immediately decided to increase his "investment" in Gao Bufan. Naturally, the sooner he invests in such high-quality stocks with unlimited potential, the more he invests, the greater the return. Lu Sanlang, as the general agent of Fan Yang Lu's People, their eyes are naturally vicious and cunning, and their shots are quick and accurate, so today's dinner was held.

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "I still have to thank Brother Lu for the introduction. If it wasn't for Brother Lu, I wouldn't even know where Yuyi Town is."

Lu Sanlang shook his head and said: "Don't be afraid to say it directly. I know that there are many people in Yuyi Town. As long as Brother Gao inquires about it, I can find out. Besides, who doesn't covet Yuyi Town from the local racecourse in Zhuo County? It's just that the land is watery. The grass is luxuriant, but it is located outside the Great Wall, and it is occupied by Xi people, so no one can do anything. Brother Gao can take it down, that is your own ability, brother Gao. I really admire it. Brother Gao is always able to be recognized by others. cannot."

Gao Bufan smiled calmly: "Brother Lu is too famous, I am just lucky. It happened that there was a plague there, and Xi people were scared away, which saved a lot of trouble."

Lu Sanlang said with emotion: "Luck is also a kind of strength, not to mention that brother Gao is not just relying on luck. Didn't you extinguish the plague in the Harry Ministry? Maybe this is God's reward for brother Gao."

Gao Bufan shrugged and said, "Maybe!"

"By the way, when Brother Gao plans to build a racecourse, I may be able to help you." Lu Sanlang asked enthusiastically.

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "It has already started a few days ago. With the help of the Hari Department, there is no shortage of manpower, but there is a lack of materials. If Brother Lu can help, it will be great."

Lu Sanlang immediately said generously: "No problem, what materials are still missing, brother Gao just needs to make a list, and guarantee that all of them will be covered by me. By the way, the people in Kazakhstan must be wild people, and it may be good to do some hard work." , but it is definitely not possible to build a house. I think it is better to find a professional craftsman. I happen to know a few master craftsmen with superb skills. They all have their own construction teams and can provide all materials. If Brother Gao is interested, I You can be a middle man."

Gao Bufan couldn't help being moved when he heard the words, it would be good if the project was contracted out, and Wei Zheng only needs to supervise the work by himself. After all, Lao Wei is not a professional. If he wants to build a horse farm, Lao Wei must also I have to find the engineering team by myself, it is better to leave it to Lu Sanlang to save trouble, so I said: "Then trouble brother Lu."

Lu Sanlang smiled and said: "No trouble, it's just a business anyway, don't be afraid to be frank, the construction team of the master craftsman, our Lu family also has dry shares, so this is equivalent to building a business for our own family. Big business, why not do it."

Gao Bufan laughed and said: "Brother Lu is really easy to calculate, so I can rest assured that I will leave the matter of building the racecourse to Brother Lu, but I don't have much capital, so I need to save money and work well, otherwise I won't be able to do it when the time comes." It's my fault for being an old man."

Lu Sanlang smiled and said: "Brother Gao, don't worry, I can't guarantee anything else, but the job must be the best, and the cost must be the lowest in the entire Zhuo County. If Brother Gao really can't afford that much money, it's okay You can owe it first, and pay when it is convenient, I am absolutely trustworthy of Brother Gao's character."

Gao Bufan hurriedly said: "Just kidding, it's the rule to get money for work, how can you owe it? Well, I'll pay the bottom line too, the budget is around 20,000 taels silver, if there is more, there will be no more, Brother Lu Figure it out."

Lu Sanlang knew that Gao Bufan didn't want to owe himself too much favor, and said with a smile, "Okay, 20,000 taels is enough. If it wasn't for strengthening security measures considering the location of Yuyi Town, around 10,000 taels would be fine."

Gao Bufan was relieved when he heard the words, Lu Sanlang is obviously a knowledgeable person, he knows what he wants without reminding himself, the key is safety, he nodded and said: "Then there will be Brother Lu, I will send someone to come and talk to you later. Brother Lu discussed the details, his name is Wei Zheng, and he will be in charge of the racecourse from now on, if you have anything to discuss with him, I really don’t have enough resources.”

Lu Sanlang nodded his head.

The two drank tea and chatted for a while, Lu Sanlang suddenly woke up and asked: "Mrs. Tang Guogong's wife Dou is gone, and now a mourning hall has been set up for mourning. Brother Gao, do you want to go to the mourning hall to express condolences?"

Gao Bufan was stunned for a moment, he only heard Li Yuan mention Dou's serious illness a few days ago, he didn't expect to pass away so soon, he frowned and said, "When did it happen?"

Lu Sanlang sighed: "It should be gone yesterday. By the way, this Mrs. Dou is really a good helper. It is said that some time ago, Tang Guogong was in charge of transporting grain and grass in Huaiyuan Town, and Mrs. Dou was also helping, but suddenly fell ill. Fortunately, the emperor She was sympathetic and allowed Tang Guogong and his wife to go back to Zhuo County to recuperate, but Dou’s illness was very serious, and the medicine and stones were ineffective, and he did not improve after more than two months. It is really a pity that he passed away now."

Gao Bufan couldn't help being stunned, he was wondering why Dou's family was in Zhuo County, but he accompanied Li Yuan on a business trip, but it was a pity that he ended up dying in a foreign land.

"I have some friendship with Erlang of the Li family. It just so happens that today is a holiday, so I should come to express my condolences." Gao Bufan said in a deep voice.

A strange look flashed in Lu Sanlang's eyes. He had heard about the verbal marriage contract between the Li family and the eldest grandson's family, and Gao Bufan and Li Jia Erlang were the two protagonists in the "scandal", coughed lightly and said : "In that case, why don't we go together, before it gets dark."

Naturally, Gao Bufan had no objection, so he and Lu Sanlang went to express their condolences with offerings.

(End of this chapter)