Chapter 44 Befriending Ma Chao
"General, county commander, Childe is here!"
A government official came to report, and Zhang Yong led Meng Qiu in.
"Childe is here, come... Introducing you! ”
Seeing Zhang Yong walk in, Yang Ren and Li Yao had a smile in their eyes, Ma Chao and Ma Dai are certainly extraordinary, but their Zhang son's son is also extraordinary, the Qilin has already sounded in Yizhou at the beginning of the song, and the future must be promising.
"This is the Shenwei Heavenly General Ma Chao! It's a privilege to meet the general today! ”
With a chuckle, he gestured slightly towards Yang Ren and Li Yao, Zhang Yong walked straight in front of Ma Chao, staring straight at the legendary figure in front of him with a pair of sword eyes.
"Although I am far away in Wuwei, I have also heard of the prestige of the son, and the first battle in Brazil is really a good style!"
People like to be praised, scheming cities such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei are still like this, Ma Chao naturally will not treat him coldly, and with a chuckle, Ma Chao looked at Zhang Yong with a little more kindness.
"Hahaha... Compared to the name of General Shenweitian, Yong is still far behind. ”
"I don't know what this young general is called!"
Ma Chao went to that station, there is no doubt that he is full of aura, but the young people around him are not weak, and they have a unique style... At least it's impossible to ignore.
"Come... A certain to introduce you, this is a certain brother from Ma Dai Ma Bozhan, although the grade is not big... But he also broke through the prestige like the third son. ”
patted Ma Dai's shoulder, the corners of Ma Chao's mouth rose slightly, obviously very satisfied with his younger brother.
"It turned out to be General Bozhan..."
Looking at Ma Dai in front of him, a trace of surprise flashed in Zhang Yong's eyes, he never thought that Ma Chao, Ma Dai... The best people of Xiliang Ma's generation have all arrived.
"Childe, two generals, let's sit down and talk!"
Seeing that Zhang Yong posted it, revealing a self-familiar look, Yang Ren touched his forehead... It seems a little helpless.
According to the news from the Nanzheng channel, the lord in front of him has completely changed since he was intercepted and killed for a few months... has become a handsome son who likes Corporal Lixian, Meng Qiu, Wang Ping... Peng Yi, I heard that in order to find an official position for that Toucheng County Cheng, he directly asked for Yan Juncheng...
There's even more grapevine... This lord also gave the sword given by the lord to a Wenchen of Yizhou, and Corporal Lixian is good... But looking at the way it is, I always feel a little incongruous... The feeling of price drops.
"Please...!"
Leading Meng Qiu into his seat, Zhang Yong's expression finally straightened up.
"I don't know how much food Brother Meng Qi wants to buy this time..."
Looking at Ma Chao, Zhang Yong climbed up the pole again... The self-cooked pulled the relationship, but in his heart he began to estimate how much grain could be exchanged for the big silver coins and treasures outside the county office.
"Don't hide it from the third son..."
"Brother Meng Qi has seen the outside, and he has not yet reached the crown, so there is no expression, but if Brother Meng Qi does not dislike it, it is okay to call a certain virtuous brother."
Looking at the smile on Zhang Yong's face, Ma Chao's face trembled, obviously it was the first time he had met such a sticky master as Zhang Yong.
On the side, Meng Qiu didn't care about it, he had long been used to it, but Yang Ren and Li Yao couldn't help but turn their backs, and didn't dare to look at Ma Chao and Ma Dai again.
This... It's like losing your job.
With a wry smile, Dan saw Ma Chao and said:
“... Don't hide it from the virtuous brother, Wuwei and Anding have suffered far more snow disasters this time than in the past, and the people under their rule have been seriously affected, although the monarch's father has preparations... But it is still difficult to estimate and be thorough, just relying on the surplus grain in the government treasury... Whether it can support the spring next year is still a question.
If you can... I want to buy 30,000 stone of grain in advance. ”
30,000 stones seems to be a lot, but it is undoubtedly a drop in the bucket to Wuwei, Anding and other places.
But Liangzhou has been attacking continuously in the past few years, and there is no extra money and grain in the treasury, and the silver money and treasures brought this time seem to be a lot, and he has no idea whether he can buy 30,000 stone of grain in this case.
I hope that Hanzhong... Don't sit on the ground and start the price is!
"General Yang and Li County ordered, in addition to the needs of the winter, there are 30,000 stone of surplus grain in the treasury?"
Signaling to Ma Chao, Zhang Yong turned his head to look at Yang Ren and Li Yao and asked.
"Don't worry, Childe! There is still some surplus grain in the treasury. However, before that, someone should be sent to account for the money brought by General Meng Qi. ”
When it came to the treasury, Li Yao's eyes couldn't help flashing a hint of self-satisfaction, although Hanzhong is small, there are not many cities under his rule... Among the many cities, the annual balance of the lower treasury can definitely rank among the top three.
"Yes!"
Although there were a lot of silver coins and treasures outside the county office, Li Yao had already prepared, and under the accounting of more than ten small officials, the results were handed over to Li Yao in just a quarter of an hour.
"It's... Childe"
Looking at the calculated data in his hand, Li Yao got up and walked in front of Zhang Yong and whispered: "Childe, after the silver money brought by General Meng Qi this time is converted, even according to the previous price, at most, you can only buy 25,000 stone of grain, not counting this snowy weather... The loss of transportation from Xia to Qishan..."
"Third son, but the money is not enough!"
Li Yao's movements Ma Chao and Ma Dai naturally saw it in their eyes, and at the moment when Li Yao leaned over, Ma Chao and Ma Dai couldn't help but slam in their hearts.
"Don't hide it from the two generals, the money brought by the two generals this time can only buy 25,000 stone of grain, this is still... At the price in early autumn..."
Watching Ma Chao get up, Li Yao handed the wooden calf in his hand to Ma Chao.
"Only twenty-five thousand stones?"
Ma Chao was a little silent for a while, and I have to say that the price given by Hanzhong is not high, on the contrary, it is very low... I don't know how much lower than the usual grain merchants.
But 30,000 koku of food was not enough, and at the moment it was less than one-sixth... I don't know how many people will starve to death.
"Third son, you see this is good! If we can, we'll be willing to use war horses to counteract... Stay until early spring next year..."
"If the third prince and the two adults can't rest assured! I wish to be a hostage here..."
Although his ideas are a little whimsical, difficult to strengthen, and even a little empty-gloved white wolf, but thinking about the people under his rule, Ma Dai stood up and pleaded with Zhang Yong and the others.
"This..."
Looking at each other, Yang Ren and Li Yao looked at each other a little, this is the first time I have heard of this way of pledging money, but... Hanzhong also has many transactions with Liangzhou Ma, and he categorically refuses at this moment... No, but no... Although 5,000 stone is not much, it is not something they can casually accept, in case the chicken flies and the egg beats... What should I do if Liangzhou Ma defaults?
Ma Dai walked hard, can they still kill it?
"Yes... It's up to Brother Bozhan to do it! Wait until the early spring of next year to offset with a war horse! As for Bozhan as a hostage... According to a certain opinion, forget it. ”
"By the way, next time you call a certain person, you have to use an honorific title again, since Brother Meng Qi recognizes me as a brother, you and I should also be called brothers in the future."
Seeing Ma Chao and Ma Dai bowing their heads because of the five thousand stone grains and grass, Zhang Yong sighed secretly in his heart, got up and agreed.
Anyway, his own Lao Tzu has clearly said that he will give him a cover, what is he afraid of?
Moreover, people with righteousness like Ma Chao and Ma Dai will definitely not take advantage of others in vain, and today's loss may not be a gain in the future.
"Childe... This..."
Hearing that Zhang Yongying had accepted it, Yang Ren and Li Yao's expressions changed slightly, and they wanted to come forward to persuade them.
"General Yang and Li County Order, don't worry... Except for something, there is a certain pocket, I have made up my mind... Needless to say. ”
"So, thank you Brother Xian!"
With a sigh of relief, Ma Chao and Ma Dai gradually looked better, and their names for Zhang Yong became more and more cordial.
"It always takes some time to carry grain and grass and transfer manpower, Brother Meng Qi and Brother Bozhan have been running for several days in a row, so it is better to take advantage of the time to prepare grain and grass and take a break for two days... Trim it up, wait for the wind and snow to light up a little, of course... If the two brothers are free, they just want to guide and guide a certain martial arts. ”
"So... It's going to bother the virtuous brother! ”
Although he was anxious, what Zhang Yong said was the truth, carrying grain and grass in this snowstorm... It really needs to be well prepared.
Moreover... Even if he and Ma Dai don't need to rest, those guards under his hands... Still have to be slightly trimmed.
Nodding, Ma Chao and Ma Dai immediately walked to the temporary residence under the guidance of Li Yao.
"Childe..."
After everyone walked out, Dan saw that Yang Ren's expression changed, and he surrounded him eagerly.
"What else is going on with General Yang? Even though to put it bluntly..."
Looking at Yang Ren's appearance, Zhang Yong's heart suddenly burst out, thinking about some descriptions of the ancients in later generations, his face turned a little green... subconsciously opened a half-step distance with Yang Ren.
"It's... That's the case, Childe, if General Meng Qi is to guide martial arts tomorrow, the time... Can you bring something with you? ”
Thinking about it, as a general in Hanzhong, it is indeed a bit ashamed to say such a thing.
But you can't miss the opportunity, you must know that Ma Chao is the top existence among the generals, and he missed this time... I'm afraid that I will be able to cry when I go to bed in the future.
If... I was fortunate enough to break through the realm of refining gang, and I was a little excited to think about it when I checked Zhang Wei's status in the future.
"So that's it, that's it... I'll ask Brother Meng Qi tomorrow, but putting one sheep is put, and putting two sheep is also put, and Brother Meng Qi won't have much of an opinion when I think about it. ”
Hearing Yang Ren's words, Zhang Yongchang breathed a sigh of relief... Looking at Yang Ren's gaze, he was also a little normal.
"But compared to these, General Yang still has to pay more attention to the matter of grain and grass escort, the wind and snow are not easy, and we must speed up."
"Don't worry, Childe, there will be no business trip."
Hearing that Zhang Yong agreed, the smile on Yang Ren's face became stronger, and he arched his hand and turned around to go down to arrange the transportation of grain and grass.
"General, major general, and drink some hot wine to warm up!"
Outside the county office, Ma Chao and Ma Dai followed Li Yao out, and saw two guards handing over two water bladders, and said with ruddy expressions.
"Where did this mulled wine come from?"
Unplugged and poured a mouthful of it, Ma Chao asked with some confusion.
"It was prepared by the third son of the Zhang family, and there is still some food, and the subordinates have already asked people to put it away and prepare to eat on the way back."
"Is it Brother Zhang Xian!!"
Holding the water bladder in his hand, Ma Chao's face revealed a sigh of emotion, Zhang's third son, Zhang Yong... He is really a sincere person.
"Pass the order, I won't leave today, and I will make repairs in the next place, and set off with the grain team in two days..."