Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

"Injured your arm?" A Liu was still a little confused. When Princess Taiping saw this, she hurriedly said: "You have to think clearly. If your aunt finds out, she will most likely turn her anger on Ying'er and tell my brother to force him to protect her. The good young master will kill Ying'er to vent your anger!"

"Kill Ying'er to vent my anger?" A Liu glanced at the falcon that was swallowing the lamb's liver, and quickly shook his head like a drum: "That can't be done, don't worry, I will definitely not let my aunt know. Just say that your arm was injured from a fall!"

"A fall?" Princess Taiping sighed: "How could your family be injured like this? Your aunt is not a fool. How come I have a friend as stupid as you?"

"Then, what should we do?" A Liu was asked. She grabbed Princess Taiping's arm and said anxiously: "Lingyue (suspected to be Princess Taiping's real name: According to "The Emperor on behalf of the Emperor" written by Cui Rong in "Quan Tangwen" According to the record in "The Crown Prince's Food Table" ("I saw my sister Taiping, Princess Taiping's concubine Li Lingyue Jiachen"), please help me come up with an idea, I can't let Ying'er die like this!"

"Then I can't help it! Your aunt loves you the most, and my brother loves your aunt the most. As long as she knows about your arm injury, this eagle will definitely die!"

"Then, is there any way to prevent her from knowing about my arm injury?" A Liu asked.

"Is your arm seriously injured? How many days will it take for it to heal?" Princess Taiping asked.

"I can't say it's serious, but it will take more than half a month to get better, right?"

"That's easy!" Princess Taiping smiled and said: "After this hunting, you don't want to go back to Chang'an right away. Go to my manor outside the city to live for more than ten days, and then go back when your injuries are completely healed. Your aunt is going to stay there." If you stay with my brother in the palace, you will naturally not know that you are injured!"

"Yes, this is indeed a good idea!" A Liu let out a long breath: "Lingyue, you are still smart enough to come up with a solution!"

"Of course, but that alone is not enough. There was another person present at the time. If he files a complaint with your aunt, it will end up being the same!"

"By the way, I know who you are talking about!" A Liu patted his hand lightly: "Don't worry, I will naturally tell him. If he doesn't agree, I will make him look good!"

When Hu Liang heard this, he didn't know that this was Princess Taiping who was relieving him of trouble. Although he still didn't know why the other party did this, he still cast a grateful look at her, but Princess Taiping didn't seem to see it. He just held his girlfriend's arm and talked about his daughter's family's private words.

"Come on, Eagle, have two more bites. We'll hunt around later and catch a big bird and let us have a look!" A Liu picked up the last piece of sheep liver and handed it to the Eagle, saying.

"I'm afraid this eagle won't be able to hunt today!" Hu Liang said: "Don't talk about today, I'm afraid it won't be able to hunt tomorrow either!"

"Ah?" A Liu was surprised: "Is it injured somewhere? Do you need a doctor to take a look?"

"This -" Hu Liang smiled bitterly: "This eagle is not injured, but it is too full. A fed eagle cannot catch prey, so every time it catches prey, it can only be given to one person. Small pieces of lamb liver are eaten as a reward, so the eagle can continue to hunt prey. You just kept feeding it, and the eagle has eaten its share for almost two days, so where can it still hunt?"

"Ah?" A Liu opened his mouth wide and asked in shock: "How could this happen? I just wanted to make the eagle full so that he could catch some big birds for me, but I didn't expect -"

"Stupid A Liu, you think these are your horses and oxen! When you are full, you will have the strength to pull the cart and plow the fields. These are falcons!" Princess Taiping was so angry that she turned to Hu Liang: "You don't just bring An eagle, right? Take it out!"

"Yes!" Hu Liang smiled and asked his men to bring out the remaining eagle. He patiently demonstrated it in front of the two girls. The falcon soon caught a mallard and came back, which made the two girls laugh. cheers.

"Master Hu Liang, let me give it a try!" A Liu clapped his hands.

"This -" Hu Liang looked troubled.

"What's wrong? Are you in trouble?" Princess Taiping asked.

"Well, this falcon needs to be raised and matured since it was a child before it can use its fingers like an arm and make it obey orders!" Hu Liang said with a bitter smile: "According to the Mohe people, this Haidongqing is the eldest son of the god. It needs to be raised since he was a child. It’s big, but once it’s tamed, it will be loyal until death!”

"So that's it!" Princess Taiping's eyes showed a strange light and she sighed: "I originally wanted to ask you for one later, but it seems I have to give up!"

"I will definitely not be able to make these two, but I need two baby birds. You can tame them from an early age. However, this matter is very labor-intensive, and you must do it yourself, and you cannot leave it to others!"

"No problem, as long as you come, I will treat it well!" Princess Taiping turned her head: "A Liu, you can testify!"

"Why do you want me to testify? I want it too!" A Liu said angrily. She turned to Hu Liang and said, "Sir, can you also find me a couple? If there is any cost, please tell me!"

"There is no need to mention the cost!" Hu Liang said with a wry smile: "I can write a letter to my brother Yanliang. He is the king of the Japanese country. He will definitely try his best to find it for me! But this Haidongqing comes from the far north of Haidong. It is extremely difficult to find in the wild mountains and forests of the land. Only the Northern Mohe and Ezo barbarians can find it and send it as tribute. No one knows when it will be sent or how many will be sent."

"It's easy to say, let me thank you first!" The two women said in unison. Although they are the top dignitaries in Chang'an City, they also know that there are some things in this world that cannot be obtained with money and power, such as this Haidong Qing , if it was easy to get, they must have been everywhere in Chang'an City, so how come there were only a few in the Emperor's Eagle Room?

After this incident, the relationship between Hu Liang and the two girls has become a lot closer. The original resentment has long since disappeared, especially Princess Taiping. In Hu Liang's view, although she has the arrogance and arrogance of the Tian family princess , but he is not unable to communicate, and he is smart, cunning, considerate, and most importantly, radiant, giving him an unusual experience. "Forget it, the jackpot of this falcon hunt is definitely you, Mr. Hu Liang!" Princess Taiping said with a smile, "I would like to congratulate you in advance!"

"Jackpot?" Hu Liang was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled: "I always hear you talk about jackpot, but you don't know what this jackpot is?"

"Don't you know?" Aliuqi said.

"Of course I don't know. I was dragged here by Qu Tucheng! He didn't tell me!" Hu Liang said.

"Then you have to thank him properly!" A Liu said: "The jackpot this time is very heavy, even I am very envious of it!"

"What is it?" The girl's words aroused Hu Liang's interest. Although A Liu was not as noble as Princess Taiping, but from their conversation, it seemed that his status was not ordinary, and the one who could catch her eye must be also extraordinary.

"I heard it seems to be a water mill!" A Liu said: "This is a great industry in Chang'an. How can I earn a few hundred dan of grain every year?"

"Water mill?" Hu Liang was stunned when he heard this. A Liu explained that according to various historical documents, the population of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty was between 50 and 170 million. At that time, the population of Chang'an had not reached the level of Xuanzong. The highest value in the later period, but there should be seven to eight million. The food consumed by so many people every day is an astronomical figure. In order to facilitate transportation and storage, the grains shipped from all directions are in shells. If they are to be eaten, they must be crushed and shelled. Therefore, the grain processing industry is extremely prosperous around Chang'an. Not only can rice milling be paid for, but the husk residue left behind also belongs to the miller. Both animal power and manpower are not as light, labor-saving and efficient as water power. Therefore, the rivers around Chang'an that are convenient for rice milling have long been filled with water mills. In the eyes of Chang'an people at that time, every place was a symbol of abundant and stable cash flow. Even top aristocrats like A Liu and Princess Taiping like money machines.

"Prince Han is such a generous person!" Hu Liang was surprised: "No reward for no merit, how can I accept this jackpot!"

"Young Master Hu Liang, you don't have to worry about it!" Princess Taiping said with a smile: "If you don't take it, someone else will take it! Besides, when is there such a gambling game in Chang'an? The world is peaceful and peaceful, and everyone has nothing to do, so bet on the game It's normal. We can't bet a few dollars and a few pieces of silk like ordinary people, right? What's the point in that? "

Hu Liang was speechless by Princess Taiping's words. Although he was Wang Wenzuo's son and grew up in wealth, Wang Wenzuo himself could only wear eight or nine sets of winter and summer clothes, and his weapons and clothing were not inlaid with gold or silver. Durability and convenience come first, and the island has a typical elite education method. Every day is either literary or martial arts, so make sure not to leave any extra time. Even if a bastard like Hu Liang wants to be corrupt, he doesn't have the extra energy. time. How can you imagine the lifestyle of the top people of the Tang Dynasty in Chang'an?

Seeing this, Princess Taiping had already guessed something and said with a smile: "Young Master Hu Liang, you are still a little unaccustomed, but it doesn't matter, your days in Chang'an will still be long! From now on, you will have time to get used to it. Don't forget, there is only one person in the world. A Changan!"

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The two-day falcon hunting was over, and the result was just as Princess Taiping expected, the jackpot fell into Hu Liang's bag. This time the top spot not only brought Hu Liang a very profitable water mill on the banks of the Wei River, but more importantly, it made him famous in the top social circles of the Tang Dynasty - in the great city of Chang'an, people are needed at all times. There are all kinds of strange people and social stars to pass the boring time of these happy people, Taoist priests who are good at refining elixirs, Taoist priests who can live forever, barbarians who can ride horses and dance on the long table, A recluse who can recite sutras and preach the Dharma, and can be sealed in the earth for half a month and will not die without eating. People in Chang'an pursue this thing today and that thing tomorrow, throwing money and cheers at it without hesitation, and then discarding it without hesitation, just like worn out shoes.

"How's it going? Brother, I didn't trick you, did I?" Qu Tucheng smiled and patted Hu Liang's shoulder: "It's a water mill! You can sell it for seven or eight thousand guan, but you can't buy it if you have money. Come on, brother, you got it so easily, why don't you go to Toad Tomb to ask Qiuniang to buy a banquet of wine tonight, so that the brothers can have a good time?"

"Under the Toad Tomb? Qiuniang?" Hu Liang asked in confusion, "What is this?"

"You haven't heard of this?" Qu Tucheng's eyes widened, as if he had discovered a monster: "Brother, it's been half a year since you came to Chang'an, right? Haven't you even heard of Qiuniang under Toad Tomb? Your life is really in vain. That’s all! Today, my brother must take you to open your eyes! Just prepare five pieces of Sichuan brocade!”

"Five pieces of Sichuan brocade? One night?" Hu Liang was surprised: "How much is our monthly salary? Isn't this robbery?"

"You'll know if it's a loss or not when you go there!" Qu Tucheng said with a smile: "Five pieces of Sichuan brocade are not much at all. I'm afraid you will beg me to take you there!"

In this way, after Hu Liang was on duty in a daze, he was pulled down by Qu Tu Cheng in front of an old house under Toad Tomb. As soon as he reached the door, a man in green clothes came up to him and said with a smile: "Master Qu Tu, you But the day has not come yet, and my daughter has been thinking about you for a long time, and today she is finally expecting you!"

"That's it!" Qu Tucheng got off his horse and threw the reins to the man in green: "Is Qiu Niang here? I want her to accompany me tonight!"

"Qiu Niang?" A look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on the face of the man in green: "She has plans today. Liu Shilang's son sent someone to invite him the day before yesterday. How about someone else? My other daughters are also annoying. Very good!"

"No, I must see Qiuniang today, otherwise I will blow up your shabby house!" Qu Tucheng waved his arm, frightening the man in green to take a step back. Without waiting for him to plead, he pointed at the guard. Liangdao: "Do you know who this person is next to me? A few days ago, the price of rice in Chang'an was a thousand dollars per meter. It was his father who made it. He was unhappy. If you write a letter, he will let your whole family go to Qinghai. !”

The man in green was so frightened that he couldn't speak. After a while, he smiled bitterly and said: "That's all, I can only go and talk to Qiuniang to see if I can push it away and come to accompany you two in the evening. Hey, my life is so sad!"

"Stop complaining!" Qu Tucheng said with a smile: "It's not like you have to do it in vain. Qiu Niang is here, and you will definitely benefit from it!"

The man in green called two servants to lead the horses to greet Qu Tucheng and Hu Liang, and then went to the backyard to get busy. Hu Liang said in a low voice: "Why are you doing this? They clearly made an agreement first, but we came later. If we force him to change it, wouldn't this embarrass him?"

"Hu Liang, you are too soft-hearted!" Qu Tucheng sneered: "Did you see clearly the layer of green skin on his body? What is that? It's a bitch! Do you understand? Can you believe what these people say? Is it? He said that Qiuniang has an appointment. He is probably showing off his status and came to us to ask for a price! What kind of status do we have, why should we let a lowly person handle it? I will see Qiuniang tonight, you can't handle it I’ll destroy your situation! If you’re not convinced, why don’t you go to Wannian County to reason with you?”

Hearing Qu Tucheng's words, Hu Liang could only shake his head and smile bitterly. Not to mention Wannian County, not even Yongzhou Prefecture dared to trouble them like Qianniu Preparation. The man in green was a cheap man with a fever. Only then do you dare to find someone to reason with. Although I couldn't stand Qu Tucheng's behavior, I could only shake my head and sigh. (End of chapter)