On the ground of Xiangyang Prefecture, the Xiang clan owns more than 1,000 hectares of land, of which more than 350 hectares are distributed in Zaoyang County. Listening to Zhu Yiming, his land in Zaoyang has never had a normal harvest. For example, in one year, rainwater seeps into the barn, causing the seeds used for sowing to become damp on a large scale, and eventually rotting and unusable, or for example, in one year, when the harvest is imminent, a fire breaks out in the barn shed of the field, etc. Since the beginning of this year, tenants have begun to escape and disappear one after another, and it is difficult to stop repeated bans. So much so that now the sowing date is imminent, but there are not enough manpower to be responsible for the cultivation and cultivation of the acres.

Sitting back and watching the 350 hectares of fertile land be abandoned for a whole year, Zhu Yiming's disappointment was beyond words. Zhao Dangshi had a guess about this matter in his heart. Based on previous experiences, such a strange thing will happen in Zaoyang County, which may also have something to do with the extremely xenophobic Chu Xidi.

Chu Xi is in Zaoyang County, and he is a hindrance from it, and it is more difficult for Xiang Fan to sit smoothly and reap the benefits than to ascend to the sky. If it continues to be tossed like this, maybe in the end, Xiang Fan will be disheartened, and it is unknown that he will sell the land to the Chu family.

Zhu Yiming looked at Zhao Dangshi and pondered, so he said: "I heard that your camp has recently reclaimed wasteland in Zaoyang, and Lord Zhao is in charge, and it will be smooth sailing." Xiao Wang regrets that the acres of land under the name of the domain have been abandoned for many years, so he hopes to ask Lord Zhao to help my domain. ”

Chen Hongfan explained: "What the prince means, the virtuous brother is close to the water, and he helps to take care of it. ”

Hearing the strings and songs, Zhu Yiming's thoughts Zhao Dangshi's heart was clear, and in popular terms, he wanted to contract the 350 hectares of land in Zaoyang County to Zhao Ying. In this case, it naturally belongs to the category of business. If it's a business, and it has nothing to do with status, then it's good to bargain.

In terms of one acre and 100 acres, 350 acres is 3,500 acres. Zhao Dangshi is not good at agriculture, but because he has listened to He Kewei's analysis before, he probably understands the routine. According to He Kejing's estimation after the field investigation, Zhao Ying's 150 hectares of land can be harvested smoothly in a year, and 60,000 stones of grain can be obtained. The land of the Xiang Domain can be imagined to be no worse than that of Zhao Ying, so the conversion, the right to make a year can get 14 or 50,000 stone of grain, with such a number, you can make a fuss.

The number of soldiers in the Zhao camp was around 6,000, while the land of the Zhao camp was only 150 hectares, and the actual number was far greater than the required number, so the remaining soldiers had to be sent to participate in other production and construction. But at present, in addition to agriculture, other industries in Zhaoying do not have such a large demand for labor, so in the final analysis, it is still necessary to find ways to attribute idle troops to agricultural production, so the solution is just like He Kewei mentioned earlier, and can only think of ways to grab more fields.

Now that the Xiang Fan has provided 350 hectares of land, Zhao Ying is having the spare strength to take over. Therefore, Zhu Yiming's idea can be said to be in the heart of Zhao Dangshi. Both sides have intentions, and this business is easy to do. After discussion, Zhao Dangshi and Zhu Yiming reached a preliminary consensus. That is, Zhao Ying provided manpower, Xiang Fan provided land, and the two sides cooperated in cultivation. If it is assumed that 350 hectares of land can harvest 150,000 stone grain a year, then in the end Zhao Ying will get 50,000 stones, and Xiang Fan will get 100,000 stones.

Zhao Dangshi then believed that he had come out to farm, and that he was fully responsible for management, and that he had taken greater risks and responsibilities, and deserved more benefits. But when it comes to interests, Zhu Yiming changed his initial humility and kindness, showed an extremely tough side, and repeatedly rejected Zhao Dangshi's request for various reasons. Fortunately, Chen Hongfan helped him speak, and after talking for a while, Zhu Yiming gave in slightly. But he was also unwilling to give up the profits at the beginning of the cooperation, he proposed that the proportion of 37 shares would remain unchanged, but the 50,000 stone grain and grass borrowed by Zhao Ying could be repaid in five years, starting from the first year of harvest, only 10,000 stone per year in the harvest season. And in the fifth year, 50 hectares of 350 hectares were given to Zhao Ying.

Zhu Yiming is a veteran of the family business. This step seems to be a concession, but in fact he has not suffered much loss. Regardless of the 50,000 stone borrowed grain to be repaid in installments, it seems generous to say that the 50 hectares of land donated seem generous, but in fact, Zhao Dangshi also knows that according to the land situation in Zaoyang County, after five years of cultivation, it will have to be abandoned for a year or two to restore fertility. The situation in northern Chu is changing, and no one can say what will happen tomorrow, so it is wise for Zhu Yiming to focus on the recent interests. It is difficult to guarantee what variables will occur in five years, and if the situation is bad, it can ensure that the Xiang Domain will not lose money, and if the situation is good, fifty hectares after five years of development is not a difficult thing to give up.

Zhu Yiming's mentality of considering the interests of the family Zhao Dangshi understands that for him, Xiang Fan's willingness to take out 50,000 stone grain and grass to Zhao Qing at one time is already a charcoal in the snow, as long as Zhao Ying can get through the difficult period, his future eyes will not be limited to his own 150 hectares and Xiang Domain's 350 hectares of land. More importantly, what Zhao Dangshi is most eager to hope for is not to seek more short-term benefits from the Xiang Domain at the moment. Zhu Yiming only looks at the present, he Zhao Dangshi will not be blind, in northern Chu, he can get in touch with the Xiang Domain, even if he suffers a small loss, but in the long run, he will have a lot to do.

"The prince is generous, and Zhao Yingru is like relieving the people of the suffering of hanging upside down, and Zhao is grateful!" The conclusion was basically finalized, Zhao Dangshi took a long breath, put on a bright smile, and raised his wine glass.

Chen Hongfan also raised his glass and smiled: "The prince is anxious for justice and righteousness, and the virtuous brother is loyal and brave, as long as he joins hands, why worry about my Chubei restlessness?" As he spoke, he took out three large bowls from his cloth bag, "The beautiful scenery of Taoyuan is flourishing, and the friendship between the three parties is strong." On this occasion, why don't we change the cup to the bowl, and float happily! ”

Zhao Dangshi took down the wine glass, resolutely took a big bowl and said: "Brother's words are exactly what the younger brother wants!" "Xindao, this Chen Hongfan is really good at things, and the big bowl prepared early is to take advantage of this time to set off the atmosphere and make a final decision.

Zhu Yiming thought about it a little, and seemed to have no more requirements for the result, so a smile immediately appeared, Chen Hongfan quickly delivered a big bowl, he took it easily, and said: "Come, two adults, let's fill it!" ”

The elixir and jade dew were poured into a large bowl, the aroma was overflowing, accompanied by the fluttering pink petals, and the three of them got up to drink, looked at each other and smiled.

Jingshan County, Chengtianfu, Zhangliang Mountain, Bali in the north of the county.

Li Yanlang, who was standing with a sword, looked at a pool of spring water beside him and said to Hou Dagui, who was full of anxiety: "Commander, I heard that this spring is called Mapao Spring, and it is dry and eyeless, but Grandpa Shu Hanguan once stationed troops here, because the soldiers were thirsty, they rode by, and the spring water felt sacred, and suddenly gushed out of the spring." After that, he sighed.

Hou Dagui asked, "Grandpa Guan's horse, is it a red rabbit horse?" ”

Li Yanlang thought about it and said: "If it's not a BMW Chitu, it will be difficult to step out of the spring if you want to come." BMW with heroes, it's really true! As he spoke, his face was full of envy.

Hou Dagui looked at the uninhabited mountains and forests in the four fields, spat and scolded secretly: "The dog's day hasn't come yet." Then he picked up Li Yanlang's words and said, "If one day we can go to Beijing City and drag that emperor boy off the dragon chair, you will also become Grandpa Guan." ”

Li Yanlang was stunned for a moment, and without waiting for a reply, Hou Dagui suddenly pulled out his waist knife and said in a deep voice: "Someone is coming." ”

The two stepped forward with their knives, guarding in place, and after a while, someone approached, Hou Dagui recognized Li Wanqing, who was acquainted, breathed a sigh of relief, inserted the knife back into the scabbard, and beckoned: "Lao Li." Then he asked, "What is the situation?" ”

Li Wanqing, who was dressed in armor, looked a little haggard, he gasped and stepped forward, Li Yanlang went up to help him and said, "Fifth brother, is the battle over?" ”

Li Yanlang nodded, sighed a few times, and said: "As I expected, Cao Cao's guy is really not a weapon, he always wants to be opportunistic, and he has no fighting spirit at all." bumped into Xu Chengming head-on, so he was in a mess first, and then Long Zaitian's people killed him, and he was scared. Retreated to the edge of Fushui, and the back road was copied by Zuo Liangyu, he ran away with the old camp first, and everyone was in a mess, each looking for a way to get out. ”

Hou Dagui frowned and asked, "Zuo Liangyu is also here?" ”

Li Wanqing nodded and said: "I see that there is a name on the flag, and I don't know if the person is there, what about him, in short, as long as Luo Zhangpan sees the words 'Aid and Suppression of the General Army', he doesn't want to fight after all." After speaking, he sighed again, looking lonely.

Li Yanlang said with concern: "Brothers, Shang An? ”

Li Wanqing squeezed out a smile and said, "I have been prepared for a long time, knowing that the soles of the feet surnamed Luo were smeared with oil, and when I saw him leave, I also dispersed. Before I came, I met with Lao He, Lao Lin, and Lao Liu, and all three of them were safe and sound, and the people were all sound. ”

Hou Dagui nodded and said, "This is very good, I don't know what Cao Cao will do next?" ”

Li Wanqing replied: "He is determined to enter Huguang, and he will not return to Henan so easily." The leaders of the other departments and battalions found Cao Ying's movement after a while, and it is estimated that they will also reunite one after another. As he spoke, he sighed lightly, "I discussed it with Lao He." It's better to take advantage of this opportunity to break away from Cao Ying, turn north, and defect to Brother Zhao! Compared with Cao Cao's pile of rammed goods, there are not many people, and I can go to Zaoyang first by copying the trail day and night. ”

Hou Dagui's heart froze, and then his back was sweating, and he said, "Lao Li, don't be impatient." The situation here is complicated and unpredictable, and no matter whether or not a few people can arrive at Zhao Ying safely, even if they do, I am afraid that it will be difficult for my lord to deal with your recruitment matters for a while, so I will wait a little longer. ”

Li Wanqing said suspiciously: "Brother Hou, didn't you get all the blanks?" ”

Hou Dagui hurriedly said: "Brother doesn't know, the court procedures are complicated, this is a stepping stone, everyone signs it, and you have a name." In the future, all levels of the imperial court will have to fill in the names of all kinds of names one after another, and it will be over. He didn't dare to tell Li Wanqing now that those blank confessions were all Xibei goods made up by Zhao Dangshi to listen to Mu Gongchun's advice in order to win people's hearts. Although Zhao Dangshi is good friends with Chen Hongfan and Zuo Liangyu, he does not have the energy to ask the court for so many appeasement documents, and to be honest, Xiong Wencan may not be able to get so many confessions at one time. The matter of recruiting Anzi is very high, and every time Zhao'an is a thief, it has to be discussed repeatedly in three dynasties and five times before a conclusion can be reached. Hou Dagui carried so many words with him, and he didn't meet anyone who knew how to do it, otherwise just one sentence would make Zhao Ying's strategy exposed.

Fortunately, Li Wanqing didn't know what was going on, and after listening to what Hou Dagui said, and his brother Li Yanlang was also helping on the side, he no longer had any doubts.

Hou Dagui said again: "If you have nothing to do, I will rest assured." Since Cao Cao is bent on going to Huguang, our battalion will keep in close contact with you in the future. ”

Li Wanqing nodded, but Li Yanlang suddenly asked: "Fifth brother, do you know why Cao Cao hit the south wall and didn't give up?" When he entered Huguang, where did he want to go in the end? That day, in the mountain temple, during the conversation between the two sides, he obviously felt that He Jin and others deliberately avoided talking about the purpose of Luo Rucai and the others returning to Huguang. At this time, I thought about it and asked again.

Li Wanqing looked at his clan brother, and when he opened his mouth, he seemed to be unable to help but say the reason, but as soon as his throat sounded, he immediately stopped again. Li Yanlang was anxious and wanted to ask, but Hou Dagui stopped talking with his eyes. Hou Dagui probably guessed the reason why Li Wanqing didn't want to say it, and he couldn't guarantee that this matter was very important, they wanted to take refuge in Zhao Ying, but they lacked bargaining chips, and they didn't want to tell the key until the critical time.

The three of them were embarrassed for a moment, and Hou Dagui put on an ugly smile in an attempt to dissolve the condensed atmosphere, but the sound of horses' hooves suddenly sounded in his ears. Follow the sound to explore, the source of the sound of horses' hooves is not far from the official road at the foot of the mountain.

"Could it be the mountain-searching troops of the officers and soldiers?"

Not afraid of 10,000, just in case, years of experience make the three of them dare not underestimate the sound of horses' hooves. After a while, the sound of horses' hooves stopped, Li Yanlang's eyes widened, his heart tightened, and he said in a low voice: "It's stopped below." ”

The three of them glanced at each other, all of them with knives in their hands. Needless to say, he slowed down for a while, and cautiously bent his waist and touched down the mountain under the cover of the grass and trees.

After walking for a short time, there are footsteps along the dirt road in the mountains. The three of them crouched in the bushes, looking through the gap. With just one glance, Hou Dagui recognized the leader of the group. At the same time, Li Yanlang glanced at Li Wanqing, full of suspicion.