Chapter 359 Horse
Several people in the room talked around the four mockingbirds. Ji Qingwan asked: "Husband, are you going to go to your parents-in-law's house today?"
Zhao Zhen nodded. : "I'm going on a trip so that Hui Niang can meet her family."
Ji Qingwan said: "Then let's pack up and have a few words with my parents-in-law."
After that , several people started to pack some dried fruits and brought some fresh fruits and vegetables. Zhao Zhen and others rode horses. Ji Qingwan, Ji Xuan and Liu Huiniang took a carriage and went to their father Zhao Jin's place together.
After seeing the gift, Liu Huiniang took out the handkerchief she had prepared in advance and gave it to her mother-in-law, second mother and sister-in-law with both hands. What they gave to their father-in-law Zhao Jin and eldest brother Zhao Xiang was a jar of [Yimeng Mountain Wine] that the Liu family had buried for 30 years. There was also a little frog with a string on its foot that could jump. After serving tea again, Liu Huiniang sat down.
Li E first glared at Zhao Zhen, then took a golden hairpin from her head, handed it to Liu Huiniang, and said: "After entering the Zhao family, we will be a family from now on."
< br>Liu Huiniang smiled and agreed, and several people talked some words. The second mother, Miao Ying, personally cooked the big fish brought by Zhao Zhen. The family was busy for half a night, and Zhao Zhen and others left and went home.
On the second day, Zhao Zhen had just had breakfast when the concierge Su Dong came in and reported: "Master, Lu Sanlang heard that the master was back and was waiting outside."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen got up and went front. Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian got up and went to the courtyard to practice martial arts. Ji Qingwan and Ji Xuan accompanied Liu Huiniang while teasing two pairs of birds and chatting.
Liu Huiniang is well-educated and knowledgeable. Ji Qingwan and Ji Xuan have been exposed to different fantasy worlds in the inner city since they were young. They are familiar with biographies. They are also very knowledgeable. When the three of them talk to each other, it feels like they feel like old friends.
Not to mention the jokes among the female family members in the inner courtyard, it is just that Zhao Zhen met Lu Zhuocheng and asked: "Lu Sanlang, how did you know that I was back? I didn't see you working in the store yesterday."
Lu Zhuocheng smiled and said: "Zhao Erlang, you want to know how difficult it is for you to come back? Just look at the many goods in the shops in front of you."
"It can't be my wife. Collect them?”
“You must not be a fool. Your wife collects mostly materials. Where do you get the finished product? Besides, these bone carvings of peonies, boxwood ornaments, and refreshing bamboo mats are not the same. From that fantasy world of yours." As he spoke, Lu Zhuocheng looked envious.
Zhao Zhen said: "Why, Sanlang, what do you have to take care of your brother?"
After hearing this, Lu Zhuocheng straightened his tone and said, "Erlang, my dad has a group of good horses looking for buyers these days. Are you interested?"
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said happily: "Of course, my fantasy world is not peaceful either. Up to now, many of the horse troops in my hands are riding horses. , It’s okay to go on the road, but if you want to go to the battlefield, the horse will be frightened before charging.”
“I wonder how many war horses my uncle has?”
“More than four hundred. Most of them are mares, there are only forty or fifty geldings, and there are more than ten stallions.”
"What's the price?"
"Don't worry, Erlang. This horse has been tried and it can indeed be used in battle. However, most of these horses are five feet, three or four feet tall at the withers, and some that can reach five feet, six or seven are also Just eleven. The length is about six feet."
"Mongolian horse?" Zhao Zhen asked.
Lu Zhuocheng nodded: "If it weren't for the Mongolian horse, this horse would have been bought by someone long ago. Do you want Erlang?"
"No wonder the Mongolian horse is not as good as the locals in terms of height and weight alone. The Bohai horse has good endurance and is resistant to rough feeding. I wonder how much it will cost.”
"The shopkeeper asked for 30 guan per horse."
Zhao Zhen was a little entangled. He was in the fantasy world and exchanged tea leaves. One stone of tea cost less than 20 guan. If he went to the north to exchange for it, he could exchange for three or four horses. Because of the long distance and too many uncontrollable factors, it is unrealistic to sell on a large scale. Moreover, the road is not smooth. If you are not careful, the horse will not be sent back.
Nowadays, more than 400 Mongolian horses can be obtained by spending some money. It is hard to say which one is cost-effective.
The fantasy world is currently short of war horses. Although these horses are short, they are capable of serving as light cavalry.
At the moment, Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, I won't hide it from you. I can eat this horse. You also know that most of the horses in our country are hybrids. The Bohai horse is not a good war horse. "Fortunately, most of these Mongolian horses are mares. I will send them to the fantasy world to see if they can improve the breed." Zhao Zhen did not come forward and asked Lu Zhuocheng to make a trip and place an order for this batch of Mongolian horses. Zhao Zhen didn't have room to keep it here, so he asked the shopkeeper who sold the horse to keep it for a few days. When he returned to the fantasy world, he asked him to drive the horse to Bailiu Village. All the fodder for these days will be borne by Zhao Zhen.
After hearing this, Lu Zhuocheng said happily: "Brother, you take 1,000 guan, and I will place the order. The deal is done, and I must ask for hundreds of guan as the middleman's fee from my father. This horse I'll ask about the price, it must be cheaper."
Zhao Zhen sent someone to the backyard to get a thousand taels of silver notes, handed them to Lu Zhuocheng, and said with a smile: "Sanlang, you should go to the market more often. Go around, if there is a good horse and the price is right, buy it."
Lu Zhuocheng smiled bitterly: "There are not many horses on the market. If you want to buy a horse, you still have to buy it from a horse dealer. . If there is any news from Shopkeeper Zhai, I will let you know."
With that said, Lu Zhuocheng took Zhao Zhen's banknote and got up and went to Guanya, Beishi.
Not to mention that Zhao Zhen returned to the backyard and chatted with Ji Qingwan and others, only that Lu Zhuocheng rode to Guanya and found Father Lu who was looking for a buyer.
Dad Lu met Lu Zhuocheng and asked: "Sanlang, what are you doing here today?"
Lu Zhuocheng said: "Dad, Mongolian Marco has found a buyer?"
< br>Dad Lu shook his head in distress, "There are sporadic people who want to buy a riding horse, but Bayardan refuses. After all, these people want the best, and the remaining horses are even harder to sell. . ”
“Dad, I have found a big customer. He can eat these more than 400 horses, but I will give up half of the price. ”
"That classmate of yours who married the daughter of the Ji family, the one named Zhao Zhen?"
Lu Zhuocheng nodded.
"You will talk to Bayardan about the horse price soon. As for the commission, after all, it has been registered with the government. I can only give you a figure of 41. No one can change this."
“Don’t Bayardan know that the commission for registration is high?”
“This is his first time here. Although the commission for registration is high, it is better than being cheated. Don’t always be cheated when you are young. So ambitious." Father Lu scolded angrily.
After hearing this, Lu Zhuocheng said: "Isn't it that I want to save more money, buy some family property, and get married as soon as possible?"
Dad Lu also laughed after hearing this: "What are you doing with your mother?" Ri Zheng asked people to ask around. Naturally, the family has prepared a portion of the betrothal gift for you. If you keep the money for yourself, you will have a better life in the future."
As he said that, Father Lu led Lu Zhuocheng. Met Bayardan at the livestock farm. After some introduction, Lu Zhuocheng said bluntly: "Shop Manager Bayardan, there is a powerful man in this county who wants to buy it. Please ask me to ask about the price?"
"You want everything?"
"You want everything. .”
After hearing this, Bayardan smiled and said: "I have a total of 431 war horses here, with 30 horses each. It costs 12,930 horses. Let's give a discount, 12,500 horses. There can't be any less."
Lu Zhuocheng looked at Bayardan. Erdan said resolutely, "Okay, just 12,500 guan. However, these horses will need to be taken care of by the shopkeeper Bayardan for another five or seven days in the past few days. I have a written document here, and the order is made for 1,000 guan. The maximum is ten On the same day, the remaining 11,500 strings of money will be delivered. At that time, the shopkeeper will need to drive the horses to my brother's village outside the county. If it takes ten days, the 1,000 strings of money will belong to the shopkeeper."
< br>After hearing this, Bayardan said: "I still have half a month's worth of fodder here. It is limited to 10 days. If you have money, you can drive your horse. The remaining fodder will also be given to you."
At the moment, Bayardan put away the receipt stamped with the monograms of Lu Lao and Lu Zhuocheng and the 1,000 banknotes. A SOLD OUT sign was also hung at the entrance to the racecourse.
Dad Lu and Lu Zhuocheng said goodbye to Bayardan and left the fence.
Lu Zhuocheng was about to say goodbye so that he could reply to Zhao Zhen. Father Lu said: "I made this order today, so there is no need to rush to do anything else. You haven't been home for seven or eight days. Come home with me today and have a few drinks to save your mother from talking about it. I There are other good things here, I’ll tell you about them and see if your classmate Zhao Zhen wants them.”
After hearing this, Lu Zhuocheng went to Father Lu’s house.
(End of this chapter)