Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

On the evening of the second day, Lu Zhuocheng came to the door again. When they met, he said to Zhao Zhen: "Zhao Erlang, it has been agreed with Sun Yuanwai of Bole Jixiang. This is a sales contract. The horse's body is also marked, just waiting for the agreement. Send it to Bailiu Village on the same day, and the delivery will be clear at that time.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen praised: "Brother, you are reliable in your work."

Lu Zhuocheng waved his hand and said to Zhao Zhen: "It's also a way to support the family, so how can I not care about it."

With that, he said goodbye: "Zhao Erlang, I made an appointment with someone to form a convoy to go to Laoshan to buy tea. When I have a good deal, come and get the money. It's the same as last time. Just give me some errand fees." ”

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

Lu Zhuocheng chuckled and said: "After completing this order, we will call it a day. In total, my income this year is higher than that of most of my classmates. It is natural that I should suffer some hardships."

Seeing that Zhao Zhen was still talking, Lu Zhuocheng said: "Of course, it all depends on my brother's support, otherwise I wouldn't be able to live like this. Since my brother needs coarse tea, I should naturally go there, not to mention I still earn a lot of money."

With that said, Lu Zhuocheng said goodbye and left. Zhao Zhen was not being pretentious. Seeing this, he didn't mention it any more.

In the next few days, Zhao Zhen stayed at home, playing with Ji Qingwan and the four of them day and night.

On this day, Gao Hu came to the door.

After the ceremony, Ji Qingwan ordered someone to serve hot tea and asked, "Brother, are you doing anything for me today?"

After hearing this, Gao Hu smiled and said, "Why, you can't come to the door if you have nothing to do?"

Ji Xuan said from the side: "Hey, isn't that what you said?"

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

Zhao Zhen said: "It's just some ordinary fruits and vegetables, it's not worth visiting in person."

Gao Hu said: "Brother, I have been to several foggy worlds, but I am not as lucky as my brother. I actually entered the summer and autumn world in winter. Did you make a lot of money from this trip?"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "They are all rare items nowadays, so I have made some money."

Gao Hu said: "I guess so. On this trip, in addition to congratulating my brothers for their great harvest, I also invite them to explore a misty world together."

After hearing this, Ji Xuan said, "You also said you didn't come here because of something else."

Gao Hu smiled bitterly and said: "Although this matter is risky, once it succeeds, the rewards will be a lot."

Zhao Zhen said: "What my brother said is that everyone knows that the foggy world is dangerous. On the contrary, there are many rewards. I wonder what the situation is like in the foggy world here?"

Gao Hu said: "The misty world here is called [Haiqu Lu Mu]. We have searched the classics and roughly deduced that the world here is at the end of the Western Han Dynasty, a time of new wilderness."

"There is a record in the classics: 'In the first year of Tianfeng, there was Lu's mother in Langyahaiqu. Her son was a county official. He committed a minor crime and was killed by the slaughter. Lu's mother resented the slaughter and gathered the guests closely to take revenge.' It is recorded here It’s not very complete. We estimate that there should be more than a thousand people who dare to fight.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen did not comment and asked: "Brother, whose key is this misty world? But you want to invite me to go with you?"

Gao Hu said: "This mist world belongs to the clan brother Gao Yuan. He just performed the crowning ceremony, and the clan gave him the key to this mist world as a crowning gift."

"Brother, you also know that although these royal children like us have no worries about food and drink, we have to explore such a foggy world of war alone, and we are no better than others. Therefore, in order to explore the foggy world as soon as possible, we must hire sergeants. , The warriors help.”

"I occupy Lvliu Township, and there is an entrance to the mist world, and this Gao Yuan found me here. If it is an ordinary mist world, it is no problem. But in this [Haiqu Lu Mu] mist world, I don't dare to guarantee it. ”

"Brother, there are many soldiers in your fantasy world, and there are warriors who charge into the battle. Please take action alone, which is worth the combined efforts of three or five families. In this way, Gao Yuan can also gain more benefits, and you will not lose, brother, how about it?"

When Zhao Zhen was about to speak, Ji Xuan said, "You haven't told me how much gold and silver Gao Yuan will give you, and how you want my husband to agree."

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

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, according to what you said, there are not more than a thousand revolting peasants in this misty world of [Haiqu Lumu]. With my brother's command, I'm afraid it won't be difficult to quell it."

After hearing this, Gao Hu smiled bitterly and said: "Brother, this [the first year of Tianfeng] is the year used by Wang Mang. At that time, there was a book recording: 'Thieves and thieves often get back together.' When asked why, they all say that they are worried about the law, forbidden to worry about, and harsh. , you are not allowed to raise your hand. Enough to pay tribute and keep to oneself, sitting next to the cast iron and carrying copper, the traitor becomes a thief because of the poverty of the people. 'We are also afraid that since Lu's mother has rebelled, except for these villagers. There are also many villagers in Guizhou who help."

Zhao Zhen said: "Didn't you invite anyone in to investigate?"

Gao Hu shook his head and said: "I invited five people in at a high price, but unfortunately no one has returned yet."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen asked: "How many sergeants do you want me to send, brother? How is the terrain? Do you want to attack the city?"

Gao Hu said: "Brother, you only need to send out a thousand sergeants and three generals. I will also send out a thousand soldiers. With the sharp-edged armor equipped by our sergeants, five or seven thousand sergeants will not be afraid."

Zhao Zhen thought about it and said in his heart: This is a good deal. He immediately said: "Of course I can provide a thousand sergeants. However, how to divide the harvest and how far I want to achieve it must be determined."

"According to the literal interpretation, this misty world should be a war-torn place. Lu Mu and the imperial court are at war. There are at least two forces fighting. Is it just Lu Mu?"

Gao Hu said: "We are all family, so we will not cheat you. We plan to solve the problem of the court together. After all, most of the wealth is in the prefectures and counties. Lu Mu is recruiting fugitives at this time, so I am afraid she does not have much money."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said carefully: "This siege has always caused heavy casualties, so we should be cautious."

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

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

Gao Hu said: "Of course, a team of civilians will be needed to push them. I will ask the farmers in Bailiu Township to send people."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen could not object. He could only nod and agree.

At noon, Zhao Zhen hosted a banquet for Gao Hu and set a date for the gathering.

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

Gao Hu promised to ask Gao Yuan to come tomorrow and deliver it in person, and to recognize the door by the way. In the future, it would be better to visit more often.

After seeing Gao Hu off, Zhao Zhen turned back to his house.