Chapter 279 Sick Horse
Zhao Zhen and others left Zhangwafang Village, talking and laughing all the way back to the county town. Zhao Zhen thought that Hu Sanniang didn't come to the main world often, and the few of them were not in a hurry to go home, and instead went around with Hu Sanniang.
Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian acted as guides. They visited various well-known snacks and rouge and gouache shops, and also watched puppets, acrobatics, and horn plays on the streets. It was not until dusk that Zhao Zhen and his party returned to Nanshi's house.
At dinner time, Zhao Zhen originally wanted to ask Lu Zhuocheng to go to the banquet with him, but the waiter who looked after the shop said that shopkeeper Lu hadn't come back yet, so Zhao Zhen had to go to the agreed place by himself.
In the afternoon of the second day, Zhao Zhen went to Bailiu Village. Completed the Tengjia deal with Zhang Jian who came with the convoy.
After meeting, Zhang Jian said to Zhao Zhen: "Zhao Lizheng, because each family collects blood vines, we have collected more vine armors. This time I have brought 400 pairs of vine armors. Do you want all of them, brothers?"
Zhao Zhen said: "There are only 270 yuan of money, and I can afford it here. I wonder how much Blood Vine Zhang Lizheng has brought?"
Zhang Jian said with a smile: "In recent years, there are more Blood Vine than in previous years, brother Vine They wanted more strips and rattan armor, so each family took out the blood vines from the bottom of the box, a total of 74 bundles, and two bundles of green blood vines. "
"Blue blood vines?"
"Yes, this green blood vine is rarer than the blood vine. Each family only collects a bunch and a half. It is not easy to buy and sell on weekdays. My brother is a big customer. I will take the decision and collect it. Then I will go back to settle the accounts with each family. This one The bundle costs 100 bundles, please take a look, brother, Blue Blood Vine." With that said, Zhang Jian motioned to the two men to take down two bundles of Blue Blood Vine.
World Log
Blue Blood Vine: First level, the blood vine is formed from the moonlight. It is brownish red and greenish all over. The vine body is tough and not easy to catch fire.
After Zhao Zhen saw it, he said: "After all, this green blood vine is an advanced treasure. A bundle of 100 strings is enough. I want this vine too."
Rang Tian The base counted rattan and rattan armor. There were 400 pieces of rattan armor. There were twelve more bundles of rattan, 74 bundles of blood rattan, and 2 bundles of green blood rattan. The total was 2080 bundles. After excluding the 400 bundles as a deposit, Zhao Zhen added Take out 1,680 gold and silver coins and settle the payment.
Zhang Jian saw Zhao Zhen so happy and said with a smile: "I wonder if Zhao Lizheng will still need rattan in the future?"
Zhao Zhen said: "Zhang Lizheng, after all, this rattan is just an ordinary thing, no better than blood rattan. These hundred carts of rattan are enough for me to use here for a long time. If there are blood rattan, green blood rattan and the like, I will keep buying them here. Of course, I also know it. Zhang Lizheng is in a dilemma here. How about I buy five carts of ivy for one bundle of blood vines and fifty carts of green vines for one bundle of green blood vines? "
After hearing this, Zhang Jian said happily: "Brother Zhao is so open-minded, I would like to thank you in advance. To show my sincerity, I will give you a gift." After saying that, he went to take out a burlap bundle from the carriage he was riding in. Walking up to Zhao Zhen and opening the bag, Zhang Jian handed the rattan bundled like a rope into Zhao Zhen's hand and said: "Brother, this is the best rattan found so far in Wenting Mountain." Because there are silver threads flashing on the surface, I call them silver vines everywhere. This is a second-level treasure, but you may not find a few of them every year. This bunch of 30 vines is given as a gift. Brother. When weaving the blood vine armor, we can add it to the chest and abdomen to improve the defense a lot."
World Log
Silver Vine: Level 2, the vine has silver threads. Exceptionally flexible.
After seeing it, Zhao Zhen said: "How can you be so shameless to accept such a valuable treasure from Brother Zhang? It happens that there is a spiritual fish in my village, called the four-bearded carp, which can best improve your physical fitness. I will also give it to you today. Give one to Brother Zhang, and we can exchange it between the two villages in the future.”
Zhang Jian listened and said with a smile: "Thank you so much, brother Zhao. From now on, if there are good rattans, I will definitely send them to my brothers after I collect them."
Sent Zhang Jian off, Zhao Zhen ordered Tian Lei piled these rattans in the drying yard. The blood rattan, green blood rattan, silver silk rattan and rattan armor were all put into storage. Zhao Zhen rode back to the county.
Seeing that Lu Zhuocheng had not come back yet, Zhao Zhen went home and played leaf cards with Ji Qingwan and the other four for half a day.
The next day, the five couples played leaf cards for another day, and Hu Sanniang, Ji Qingwan and the other four got along better. After dinner, Zhao Zhen and his wife were sitting in the hall drinking tea and chatting. The concierge Su Dong came to report that Lu Zhuocheng was in front of him and invited him.
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen sent Su Dong back first, and then said: "It's been three days since Lu Sanlang left home early the day before yesterday. He wants to see me so late. I'm afraid he might have a good deal." Introduction, I’ll go take a look at it.”
Ji Qingwan said: "Husband, go away. I'll wait for the sisters to play again and then we'll rest."
Hearing this, Zhao Zhen got up and went to the shop. As soon as he opened the door and walked in, Lu Zhuocheng said: "Zhao Erlang, today I went to Boleji Township in the north of the city to purchase mules and horses for a member of the county. I saw a good horse that has entered the first level. Are you interested?"
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "Who is willing to sell this high-end BMW? The asking price is probably quite high, right?"
Lu Zhuocheng said: "Brother, don't worry, listen to me first. This The horse is indeed a mare, six years old, with a brown body, long hair on its neck, and a tail as black as coal. It is a pity that this horse has become ill recently. Her ears were drooped, her mouth was wide open, and her appetite had been reduced by half. She was now as skinny as a stick. She went to many famous doctors, but nothing happened. The horse was still pregnant with a foal, so the owner decided to sell it. Let’s take a bet on whether the foal in Zaoliu’s belly can be born safely, and whether it will also be a BMW after birth.”
“The owner is asking for 1,500 yuan, but no one has bid yet. From my point of view, this horse is a horse.” You can buy it for 1,300 yuan, Zhao Erlang, do you dare to take a gamble?”
Zhao Zhen asked: "What level is this horse?"
Lu Zhuocheng said: "The second level is the ninth level, one step short of entering the third level. I heard that the owner spent a lot of money to treat this horse, and even bought it He used spiritual medicine to strengthen his body, but unfortunately he still couldn't cure it, so he thought about selling it. If it were a good time, the horse would be sold for at least 3,000 pounds. Now he gave up the treatment and just kept the horse alive until it gave birth. , open the horse's belly and take out the foal. If it is a BMW, you will definitely make a profit. Of course, the possibility of losing is not small. After all, if the horse does not survive the birth date, everything will be lost. This is why no one bids. , after all, the horse is sick now, and the foal in its belly will probably not grow well."
Zhao Zhen said: "Then why are you coming to me?"
Lu Zhuocheng said. : "Zhao Erlang, the four-tailed carp you have here can improve your physical fitness. This horse has one month left to give birth. As long as four spiritual fish are sacrificed, the probability of this foal being born is not small. I brought the news. As for whether brothers want to It's up to the brothers to decide for themselves."
Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, I am interested. After all, good horses are hard to find. Let's not talk about whether we can cure this jujube horse, but we can only keep the foal in our belly. There is at least a 30% chance of becoming an advanced BMW. How about I go there?”
Lu Zhuocheng said: "Then let's go." The two made an appointment to go to Boleji Township early tomorrow morning, and then parted ways.
Back in the hall, Ji Xuan asked: "Husband, why is Lu Sanlang so anxious?"
Zhao Zhen said: "I asked about a sick BMW for sale. I'm afraid it will be too late and it will be sold. After someone bought it, he came to tell me. Tomorrow morning, Lu Sanlang and I will go to Boleji Township to see if we can buy it. "
After hearing this, Hu Sanniang said: "Since it is a BMW, it can't be done. Missed it, I will go with my husband tomorrow." After hearing this, Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian said, "I will also go with my husband."
Zhao Zhen said: "Okay, let's call Li Yao and the other three. Let's rest early today and leave after breakfast tomorrow."
At that moment, several people pushed the leaf cards and all got up and went back to the house to rest. Zhao Zhen went to Hu Sanniang's room today...
The next morning, after breakfast, Zhao Zhen hitched up his horses and went straight to Boleji with a group of eight people.
Lu Zhuocheng led Zhao Zhen straight to the house of Sun Guan, who was selling the horse, and explained his purpose. Sun Guan said: "Zhao Yuanwai, my horse is priced at 1,500 guan. If it is lower than this price, Zhao Zhen, please take it back. No need to pay more." "
Lu Zhuocheng said: "I have never seen anyone other than Mr. Sun, how can we dare to respond?"
Sun Guan hesitated and said: "Since you have heard about this, you naturally know that my jujube horse is sick and is now in low spirits. He dare not meet people casually. Besides, there are so many people here. If there is no money, I will I absolutely refuse to let you see it, so as not to disturb it."
Zhao Zhen said: "Except for Sun, I will go out with Lu Sanlang to see this horse. If it suits my liking, I will come here. Of course I am willing to buy it."
Sun Guan looked at Zhao Zhen and others and saw that they were all dressed in high-quality satin and had good horses, especially Ji Minghan and Ji Ming. The two of them were also riding high-level BMWs, and then they said: "Look at your mount, it is indeed extraordinary. Two of the three ladies have BMWs, so this horse must have been bought for this lady." Come in and take a look, this lady."
After that, Sun Guan led Zhao Zhen and the others to the stable.
At first glance, this stable is well-kept. The fodder and beans are neatly arranged inside. It is a big stable, but now only this jujube horse is standing there with a look of sadness. There. The several stable herders who were taking care of them also stood quietly aside, not daring to make any noise.
After Sun Guan came in, he waved his hand to the stable boy and motioned for several people to go out first.
Then he turned around and said softly to Zhao Zhen: "Executive member Zhao, enter the stable more slowly, don't scare it."
Hearing this, Zhao Zhen and others nodded and followed. Sun Guan walked in slowly. Sun Guan walked in front of Zaoliu Ma, stroked it gently, and then motioned Zhao Zhen and the others to move forward.
Zhao Zhen looked around the Zaoliu horse. The horse was about six feet five inches tall and nine feet long. The horse is emaciated and its coat is dull. His eyes were dull and his spirit was listless. The horse's hooves were weak, its movements were slow, and its body trembled from time to time, making it appear very weak. The pony tail also hung weakly, and the whole horse looked wilted. Only the horse's belly was bulging high.
Looking at the skeletal figure, one knew that the horse must have been extraordinary before it got sick. Zhao Zhen nodded to Sun Dian and motioned to go outside to talk.
After several people came out of the stable, Zhao Zhen said directly: "Uncle Sun, your jujube horse is indeed extraordinary, but it's a pity that the horse is also seriously ill. The horse was taken care of so meticulously, and he must have invited famous doctors for diagnosis and treatment. The probability of this being cured is probably low, so now I can only bet on the foal in the horse’s belly. 1,500 is indeed a bit expensive..."
Sun Guan interrupted: "This horse. If it can be cured, there is no place to buy it for 5,000 guan."
Sun Guan gritted his teeth and asked, "How much are you willing to pay, Mr. Zhao?"
"How about 1,200 guan?" I've also heard that it will take another month for this horse to give birth. In this month, there are too many variables. Besides, the foals born to advanced BMWs may not necessarily be good horses." Zhao Zhendao. .
After hearing this, Sun Guan shouted: "1,200 strings, it is impossible."
Lu Zhuocheng said: "Zhao Erlang, 1200 Guan is indeed a little less. Please add more. After all, it costs a lot for Sun Yuanwai to treat this horse."
After that, Zhao Zhen turned his head again before he could speak. He said to Sun Guan: "Sun Yuanwai, the price of your horse has dropped from 2,000 to 1,500, and no one has come to buy it. Now the horse is getting more and more emaciated. How about you also lower the price?"
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Lu Zhuocheng continued: "How about 1,350 of them?"
Zhao Zhen pretended to be deep in thought, while Sun Guan opened his mouth to speak but then closed it. Hu Sanniang pulled Zhao Zhen's sleeve, and Zhao Zhen sighed and said: "1350 strings, if Mr. Sun agrees, we will trade today." Once the certificate is obtained, the horse will naturally belong to you from now on. If it is not well maintained, don’t come looking for me.”
With that said, he led the three people to the hall, signed the receipt in triplicate, and stamped their respective seals. Zhao Zhen counted out the banknote and handed it to Sun Guan through Lu Zhuocheng's hand. After confirming that it was correct, Sun Guan asked Zhao Zhen to lead out the jujube horse. The horse moved slowly, and Zhao Zhen also had a headache, so he had to stop and go, comforting him along the way.
Fortunately, I picked up a four-tailed carp before I came here. I was originally worried that Zaoliuma would not take the initiative to eat it, so I prepared to chop it up, mix it in the beans, and drink it down. Unexpectedly, when this jujube horse saw it, he actually opened his mouth and ate it. After walking and stopping for most of the day, Zhao Zhen sent the horse from Boleji to the closer Bailiu Village. They also fed Zaoliu Ma a four-tailed carp. Seeing that Zaoliu Ma was more energetic, Zhao Zhen and others returned to the county town that night.
Back home, Ji Qingwan and Ji Xuan were waiting in the hall. Seeing Zhao Zhen and others coming back, Ji Qingwan asked: "Husband, is it not going well? Why don't you see the horse you bought?"
Zhao Zhen said: "This horse has been bought and is now placed in Bailiu Village. This horse is indeed as Lu Sanlang said. Judging from its size, this horse is probably a good BMW horse. The current situation But I'm not optimistic. I wanted to stay for half a month, because this horse only stayed for eleven days. I will go back to the fantasy world tomorrow. It just so happens that a new veterinarian who is good at treating livestock has arrived. It would be best if he can treat it. If you want to cure it, you have to keep this horse alive for another month."
Ji Xuan said: "In that case, I will pack it up tomorrow and take away the iron materials, seeds and other things collected."< br>
Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Tomorrow the Ruan brothers will also go back with me. This time I will leave Song Wan and Du Qian behind. They are both tall and powerful warriors. Let them pay homage to them tomorrow." Madam."
With that said, Zhao Zhen went to the front yard to talk to Liu Tang and others, and asked everyone to get ready.
Early on the next morning, Ji Qingwan got up early, ordered her bags to be packed, and everyone went to Bailiu Village together. After making some arrangements, Zhao Zhen secretly sealed Du Qian, Song Wan, Zhu Fu, and Hu Sanniang, and then returned to the fantasy world with all the heroes, Zaoliuma, Tengjia, Tengjia, and the treasures Ji Xuan had acquired. .
(End of this chapter)