In the Niu Mansion, a lot of people of all kinds have come, and Zhang Shumo followed Lin Hao and Zhao Gen to greet people. These people lived in all walks of life, most of them were businessmen, and occasionally a few people worked in the yamen, but none of them were in important positions.

They lived in Xu Liang for a long time and rarely returned to Qinghua City, so it was the first time they heard Zhang Shumo's name. When Lin Hao introduced Zhang Shumo's identity as the number one talent in Qinghua City, everyone showed surprised expressions. You must know that there is no first in literature, no second in martial arts, and to be called the first talent, he must be a lot more talented than others.

Not long after, Niu Qi walked in with an old man. Zhang Shumo was curious, the identity of the person who could let Niu Qi accompany him in was definitely not simple, so he quietly asked Lin Hao: "Who is this person?" Why does Niu Qi attach so much importance to him? ”

"This person is the support of our Qinghua people in Xu Liangcheng for business. His name is Huang E, and his ancestors are from our Qinghua City, but he grew up in Xu Liang since he was a child. Three generations of their family have been in business, and their business scope involves grain, iron, cloth and other aspects, as long as they want to do business in Xu Liang, they can't avoid him. Even Niu Heng has to give him face. Lin Hao explained.

When people saw Huang E, they all got up to greet him, Zhang Shumo stood behind Lin and Zhao, and greeted Huang E with the two.

Originally, Huang E thought that Zhang Shumo was just a junior in Lin and Zhao's family, but at this time, Niu Qi deliberately introduced: "Master Huang, this is our first genius Zhang Shumo in Qinghua City, and he is also quite fateful with Zaixia, and now he has also come to Xu Liangcheng to develop." If Master Huang is free in the future, he can bring one or two. ”

Huang E looked at Zhang Shumo and smiled at him: "I didn't expect Zhang Gongzi to become the first talent at such a young age, and his future future is limitless." But I'm just a businessman, I can't talk about it, but it's okay to help, and if Zhang Gongzi needs help in the future, he can come to me. ”

After the greetings, Zhang Shumo couldn't help frowning, why did this Niu Qi suddenly start to speak for himself, and what was his idea?

Without waiting for Zhang Shumo to think more, Niu Heng came out of the back room and greeted Huang E: "Master Huang, Master Huang is here, Niu has lost his welcome." ”

Huang E smiled: "How dare you!" I'm just a businessman, how can I let Lord Niu come to greet me in person, Lord Niu exalts Huang so much, I, Huang, deserve it. ”

Niu Heng grabbed Huang E's hand: "Master Huang is an elder, so he should be received like this." Master Huang, please take a seat! ”

The two of them sat on the left and the right to the north of the hall, and the others also sat down.

"Today, our fellow villagers from Thanh Hoa City gather here for unity and common development. Niu is not talented, but he is also an official in the court, and he is willing to help you build this bridge. Therefore, I propose that we set up a hometown association, where everyone can communicate with each other, share information, and share blessings and hardships. Niu Heng got up and said.

Naturally, everyone understood the purpose of the gathering and applauded one after another. At this time, Lin Hao got up and proposed: "Everyone, since everyone has agreed to establish a fellow townsman association, why don't you have Master Niu as the president and Master Huang as the vice president, and lead us to develop together?" ”

Soon, everyone agreed that Niu and Huang would serve as the president and vice president respectively, and both of them naturally readily agreed.

Niu Heng said excitedly: "Since everyone is so elevated by Niu, then I will tell you a good news, tomorrow the prime minister will hold a banquet in the General's Mansion to comfort the generals of the Northwest Army, and then the county guard will reduce the tax by one layer to show that he is happy with the people." You can prepare more funds and do a great job next year. ”

Everyone applauded when they heard it, and Huang E didn't dare to lag behind and said to everyone: "In this case, I will also tell you a piece of news, at the end of each year, the North Route Army in the next period of the city will buy some materials, in previous years, our Huang family came to supply, this year from the news released by the North Route Army, their appetite is much bigger, our Huang family may not be able to meet them, so you might as well prepare some grain, grass, iron ore and other materials, you can make a lot of money at the end of the year, and you should raise funds." ”

The crowd applauded again. Zhang Shumo was puzzled: Why did the Northern Route Army buy so many supplies? Moreover, the imperial court will allocate grain, grass and equipment to them, why do they still buy grain, grass and iron ore? Are they expanding their army privately?

Thinking of this, Zhang Shumo hesitated in his heart, if the Northern Route Army was really expanding the army privately, then they must be plotting against it, should they investigate this matter? Forget it, it's none of your business, anyway, as long as it doesn't affect yourself and Zaiying, the Northwest Army is a headache for Su Han no matter how big the basket is.

At this time, people's enthusiasm for discussion has become more and more intense, and people have exchanged ideas one after another. Niu Qi inadvertently said to Zhang Shumo: "Master Zhang, I don't know if you have any good news for everyone?" ”

Zhang Shumo hurriedly waved his hand: "I'm just a poor scholar, what good news can I have, Brother Niu don't embarrass me." ”

Niu Heng saw Zhang Shumo for the first time, so he asked, "Qi'er, who is this?" ”

"Dad, this is Zhang Shumo, the first genius in Qinghua City, and now he is also coming to Xu Liangcheng to seek an errand."

Niu Heng became interested when he heard it: "The first talent? It seems that Zhang Gongzi has already defeated the children of my Niu family? ”

"Lord Niu is serious, the name of this first talent is said by others, and he has only learned one or two with a few Niu family disciples, and he has not divided the winner or loser." Zhang Shumo hurriedly said.

Niu Qi laughed after hearing this: "Zhang Gongzi is too modest, the first talent of the county order Zhang Jian has become someone else's nonsense in your mouth, and you are not afraid of the county order vomiting blood?" ”

Everyone heard that Zhang Shumo's first talent was sealed by the county order, and they were even more impressed by Zhang Shumo. Niu Heng was even more surprised, if even the county order said so, it means that Zhang Shumo is indeed talented, Niu Qi deliberately mentioned him, thinking that he wanted to let himself discover such a talent.

So Niu Heng said to Zhang Shumo: "Zhang Gongzi doesn't have to be modest, since even Zhang Jian has affirmed Zhang Gongzi's talent, then Zhang Gongzi must be outstanding." Since Zhang Gongzi is now coming to Xu Liang to make a business, I will definitely recommend it to the county guard and strive to find a good errand for Zhang Gongzi. ”

Zhang Shumo couldn't help but feel funny in his heart, this Niu Qi deliberately said this probably because he wanted to kill himself, and he had already promised Su Han that he would go to the General's Mansion to be a councilor, so there was no need for Niu Heng to recommend himself.

Thinking of this, Zhang Shumo politely refused: "Thank you Lord Niu for your kindness, it's just that I am only shallow in my studies, I am afraid that it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility, so I won't worry about Lord Niu." ”

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but wonder, didn't Zhang Shumo come to participate in the fellow townsman association to get a chance? How could he refuse Niu Heng's proposal? Could it be that he is really a fame seeker and has no real talent?