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Chapter 445: Misty World [Haiqu Lü Mu]

On the evening of the second day, Lu Zhuocheng came to Zhao Zhen again. When they met, he said to him, "Zhao Erlang, Mr. Sun in Boleji Township has already made the deal. This is the sales contract. The horse's body has also been marked. We just need to send it to Bailiu Village on the agreed date, and then we will make the deal."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen praised him, "Brother, you are reliable."

Lu Zhuocheng waved his hand and said to Zhao Zhen: "It's also a job to support my family, how can I not pay attention to it."

Then he said goodbye, "Zhao Erlang, I have an appointment with someone to form a convoy to go to Laoshan to buy tea. When I have negotiated, come and get the money. Just like last time, you just need to give me some running errand fees."

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, in this weather, you will suffer a lot on the road."

Lu Zhuocheng chuckled and said, "After this order, I'll call it a day for this year. My income this year is higher than most of my classmates, so it's only natural that I have to endure some hardships."

Seeing that Zhao Zhen wanted to talk more, Lu Zhuocheng said, "Of course, it's all thanks to your support, otherwise I wouldn't be here today. Since you need some coarse tea, I should go there, and I can make a lot of money."

With that, Lu Zhuocheng said goodbye and left. Zhao Zhen was not a hypocritical person, so seeing this, he did not say anything more.

In the next few days, Zhao Zhen stayed at home, playing with Ji Qingwan and the other three day and night.

One day, Gao Hu came to the door.

After the greetings, Ji Qingwan had someone serve hot tea and asked, "Brother, is there anything you need today?"

Gao Hu heard this and said with a smile: "Why, can't you come over if there's nothing wrong?"

Ji Xuan said at the side: "Hey, isn't that what you said."

Gao Hu said helplessly: "Didn't I eat the fruits and vegetables you sent me and come here to thank you?"

Zhao Zhen said: "They are just some ordinary fruits and vegetables, not worth your trip."

Gao Hu said, "Brother, I have also been to several foggy worlds, but I have never been as lucky as you. I actually entered the Summer and Autumn World in Winter. You must have made a lot of money on this trip, right?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "These are all rare items nowadays. I made some money."

Gao Hu said, "I guess so. This time, in addition to congratulating you on your great harvest, I also want to invite you to explore a misty world together."

Ji Xuan heard this and said, "You said you didn't come here for something."

Gao Hu smiled bitterly and said, "Although this is risky, if it succeeds, the rewards will be great."

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother is right. Everyone knows that the foggy world is dangerous. But the rewards are great. I wonder what the foggy world is like?"

Gao Hu said: "This foggy world is called [Haiqu Lü Mu]. We have searched the classics and roughly calculated that this world should be the end of the Western Han Dynasty, during the Xinmang period."

"The classics record: 'In the first year of Tianfeng, there was a woman called Lü Mu in Langya Haiqu. Her son was a county official. He committed a minor crime, and the governor wanted to kill him. Lü Mu resented the governor, and secretly gathered guests to plot revenge.' The records here are not very complete, but we estimate that there should be more than a thousand brave men who dared to fight."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen did not comment, but asked, "Brother, who owns the key to this misty world? Do you want to invite me to go with you?"

Gao Hu said, "This foggy world belongs to my cousin Gao Yuan. He just had his coming-of-age ceremony, and the clan gave him the key to this foggy world as a gift for his coming-of-age ceremony." "Brother, you also know that although we, the children of the royal family, have no worries about food and drink, we are not much better than others when it comes to exploring a world of war fog alone. Therefore, in order to explore the foggy world as soon as possible, we must hire soldiers and warriors to help."

"I occupy Green Willow Township and have an entrance to a misty world, so Gao Yuan found me. If it was an ordinary misty world, it would be no problem. But for this [Haiqu Lü Mu] misty world, I dare not guarantee it."

"Brother, your fantasy world has many soldiers and brave warriors. If you can help, it will be equivalent to the combined efforts of three or five families. This way, Gao Yuan can also gain more benefits, and you will not lose out, brother. How do you think?"

Just as Zhao Zhen was about to speak, Ji Xuan said, "You haven't told me how much gold and silver Gao Yuan will offer. How can I expect my husband to agree to it?"

Gao Hu smiled and said, "Twenty percent of the harvest."

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, according to what you said, there are less than a thousand peasants in the foggy world of [Haiqu Lvmu]. With your troops under your command, it should not be difficult to suppress them."

Gao Hu smiled bitterly after hearing this and said, "Brother, this [Year 1 of Tianfeng] is the reign title used by Wang Mang. At that time, there was a record: 'The bandits were released, but they reunited. When asked why, they all said that they were worried about the complicated laws and restrictions, and they could not raise their hands. The income from their hard work was not enough to pay the tribute. They closed the door and guarded themselves, and the neighbors cast iron and seized copper, and the corrupt officials worried about the people. The people were poor, and they all rose up to become bandits.' We are also afraid that since Lu Mu has started an uprising, in addition to these farmhands under her command, there are also many peasant farmers who help."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Didn't you ask anyone to go in and investigate?"

Gao Hu shook his head and said, "We paid a high price to invite five people in, but unfortunately no one has returned yet."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Brother, how many soldiers do you want me to send? What's the terrain like? Do you want to attack the city?"

Gao Hu said: "Brother, you only need to provide a thousand soldiers and three generals. I will also provide a thousand people. With the sharp blade armor equipped by our soldiers, we will not be afraid of five or seven thousand soldiers."

Zhao Zhen thought about it and thought: This is a good deal. He said: "Of course I can provide a thousand soldiers. However, we also need to agree on how to divide the harvest and what I want to achieve."

"According to the literal meaning, this misty world must be a war-torn land. Lü Mu and the imperial court are at war. There are at least two forces fighting. Are they only targeting Lü Mu?"

Gao Hu said, "We are all family, so we will not cheat you. We are planning to take care of the court together. After all, most of the wealth is in the prefectures and counties. I am afraid that Lu's mother does not have much money at this time as she is recruiting fugitives."

Zhao Zhen listened and said carefully: "This siege has always resulted in heavy casualties, so we should be cautious."

Gao Hu said: "Of course I know this, but if we don't attack the county town, I'm afraid the income will not be much."

Zhao Zhen said: "In this case, we need to make siege equipment. I have a craftsman who has made some siege equipment. I will pick some and bring them over. However, these equipment also need people to use them. It is not good to let the soldiers fight and push and operate the equipment."

Gao Hu heard this and said, "Of course we need a team of laborers to push it. I will ask the farmers in Bailiu Township to provide people."

Zhao Zhen heard this and could not object, so he just nodded and agreed.

At noon, Zhao Zhen hosted a banquet to entertain Gao Hu and also took the opportunity to set a date for the reunion.

Gao Hu also agreed to Zhao Zhen's request to personally inspect the key to the misty world.

Gao Hu promised to ask Gao Yuan to come tomorrow to deliver the gift in person and to introduce himself to the family. In the future, they can visit each other more often.

After seeing Gao Hu off, Zhao Zhen turned around and returned home.

(End of this chapter)