Chapter 157: Cheng Changyu (2)

Looking at the delicious food on this table, Shi Bin's first thought was 'Manchu and Han full banquet', which was definitely salivating, if he didn't pay attention to the image, he would really want to eat these good dishes in a mess. On the one hand, he scolded Cheng Changyu for being a beast and a fish and meat for the people, absorbing the people's fat and ointment, and on the other hand, he wanted to do this twice and a few times.

"Master Shi, I'm really embarrassed to bother Cheng this time, so I have to prepare a little thin wine for you to catch the wind and wash the dust. I believe that you will soon exterminate the bandits, so that I will no longer be on pins and needles. ”

What do you mean by 'I have to prepare a little wine to catch the wind and wash the dust'? Is this still a thin wine? Shi Bin was very uncomfortable when he heard this.

Although he was unhappy, he couldn't just be so stupid and let him make a move but not fight back, so Shi Bin said: "From the sumptuous banquet at the table of Lord Cheng, Shi knew that Lord Cheng was a loyal person. Liu Zhenxiao, Lord Liu, before setting out on the expedition, told me that Master Cheng is an excellent talker, and he must be responsive to requests. ”

It is estimated that after listening to Shi Bin's words, Cheng Changyu must have scolded Liu Zhenxiao in his heart for being incomplete, or scolded Shi Bin in his heart for being extremely cunning, which can be seen from his bitter face. It is estimated that he wanted to make a first move, but he didn't expect to be defused by Shi Bin's move.

Cheng Changyu had no choice but to cough dryly and said, "Lord Shi, this is Liu Zhizhou's false praise." Of course, this official will fully support Shi Tong's judgment to suppress the bandits, but now that the warehouse is empty, I am afraid it will be difficult to support Lord Shi. ”

"It's just a joke, it's just a joke, Master Cheng doesn't have to take it seriously, it's just that some necessary food and grass are still needed." Shi Bin said with a smile.

Still need supplies? This can make Cheng Changyu very puzzled. In the correspondence with Liu Zhenxiao, he knew that Shi Bin had already made a lot of benefits in grain and grass materials, and these materials were a fool, and he knew that it must be him Cheng Changyu who paid for them, so why is Shi Bin embarrassed to speak now?

"Lord Shi, are you mistaken, Cheng has already given you grain and grass."

"Master Cheng gave it? How did I not know? Shi Bin pretended to be surprised and said.

Regardless of whether Shi Bin really didn't know or not, Cheng Changyu had to explain, "Lord Shi, the materials you extracted from Liu Zhizhou's treasury were actually bought from him at my expense. Because the official's materials in the treasury of Dingzhou Mansion have been robbed of by those chaotic people. ”

Of course, Shi Bin already knew about these situations, and Sai Zilong, who was in charge of intelligence, had already reported to him clearly, but he still wanted to squeeze a few more catties of oil from Cheng Changyu for future action.

In order not to make people feel too mercenary and love money like life, Shi Bin still said that he can understand Cheng Changyu's predicament now that he understands the specific situation, but he does not respond positively to Cheng Changyu's complaints.

Cheng Changyu, who had already become a refiner, of course understood that if he did not agree to Shi Bin's conditions, he would never pull out the camp to suppress the bandits. Finally, he said in pain: "Lord Shi, you have already taken from me enough to support five battalions for three months, I don't know what else you want?" ”

This time, it was Shi Bin's turn to wonder, did Cheng Changyu really not know what he owed him?

No one wants to ask for money, especially those who care about official reputation, they are used to knocking on the side and asking the other party to take the initiative to give. However, once he met Lao Lai, it would be very troublesome, so Shi Bin made up his mind after being reminded by Sai Xishi to ignore the weight of grain and grass first, and asked for a deposit according to Sai Xishi.

Shi Bin also mixed in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty for two or three years, and he also understood some tricks, so he said meaningfully: "Lord Cheng, I am leading private soldiers to help, not by orders of the imperial court..."

"Of course I understand, but it seems that the price has already been negotiated. You can't just talk and don't do things for nothing! Cheng Changyu obviously misunderstood, so he said angrily.

Of course, the misunderstanding at this time must be explained clearly, so Shi Bin decided not to play dumb riddles anymore, and said with a smile: "Master Cheng misunderstood. Shi never broke his word and got fat, but my subordinates are all elite soldiers and strong generals, and they all cost Shi a lot of food, unlike Song Ting's gang of wastes who only eat dry rice. Coming to help Master Cheng is actually a mercenary, and mercenaries naturally have a mercenary style of play, I believe you know. ”

As soon as the word 'mercenary' reached Cheng Changyu's ears, he immediately understood what Shi Bin wanted, and his original good calculation was completely disrupted by Shi Bin.

It's not that he wants to be an old man, but he doesn't want to give it to Shi Bin so quickly, after all, this money is always comfortable in his own hands, even if the money is someone else's sooner or later. What's more, one more day of stay may benefit one more day, which makes him think so.

"Lord Shi, that's what it meant. It's Cheng who misunderstood, I'm sorry. If you ask for money, you can say it bluntly, why bother, it almost ruined our friendship. How much do you plan to ask for now? ”

Thinking about the 20,000 that Sai Xi Shi said, Shi Bin came to the back waves of the Yangtze River this time to push the front waves, and a generation of newcomers was better than the old ones, so he directly stretched out his five fingers and shook them very chicly.

Five thousand? The advance payment in Cheng Changyu's heart was five hundred, but seeing Shi Bin's demeanor, it was definitely not five hundred, but in this business, of course, the lower the price, the more advantageous it is, so he immediately smiled and said: "Lord Shi is really considerate, okay, I will start with five hundred, no, I heard that the adult brought two battalions of six hundred people, and Cheng Mou gave six hundred taels of silver as a deposit." ”

As soon as he heard Cheng Chang talk about six hundred taels, Shi Bin was furious, and he had the idea of beating him to the ground to eat soil. He couldn't figure it out, but the deposit was a soldier and a tael of silver, and he said it so noblely.

But this anger has to be endured, Shi Bin didn't say anything, just grinned and shook his hand again.

Looking at the five fingers in front of him, Cheng Changyu had the idea of breaking them all, but he still endured it, and after hesitating, he nodded painfully and said: "Okay, according to Shi Tong's meaning, paying five thousand taels of silver first is considered an advance payment for your army." ”

This time, Shi Bin no longer stretched out his five fingers, but slowly swung his middle finger while shaking his head helplessly.

Five hundred, five thousand can't do it, do you want fifty thousand? But the full amount is only 60,000! After understanding Shi Bin's meaning, Cheng Changyu had a new evaluation of Shi Bin at this time - eating people without spitting out bones. firmly believes that he should not be an official and should go into business.

Of course, he wouldn't just listen to Shi Bin's words, Cheng Changyu still smiled and said, "Lord Shi, are you doing this too much?" Our total amount is only 60,000, and the bandits will ask for 50,000 before they start to suppress..."

"How much is Lord Cheng willing to give?" Shi Bin asked with a grin.

"Eight, eight thousand... Most ... Cheng Changyu was no longer in pain, and seemed to have become a businessman and began to bargain.

Before Cheng Changyu's words were finished, Shi Bin got up and walked towards the door.

This frightened Cheng Changyu, he knew that there were only a few people who could fight on Jinghu South Road, and there was only one in front of him who was willing to help him and asked for a low price, if he provoked him, it was estimated that he would really lose a lot.

Before Shi Bin went out, he shouted: "Twenty thousand taels of silver." ”

This time, Shi Bin walked quite thoroughly, as if he hadn't heard Cheng Changyu's words, and waved his hand, signaling Wang San and Xu Feng, who were stunned on the side, to leave with him.

I never expected Shi Bin to be so powerful this time, so it took them a while to understand the meaning and follow.

"Twenty-five thousand taels, absolutely no more." Cheng Changyu was already crying in his words at this time.

Everything has a degree, too much, since Cheng Changyu is crying, Shi Bin naturally immediately turned back to the dining room, smiled and said: "Master Cheng is really atmospheric, thank you to the soldiers under Shi's generation." Please rest assured, Lord Cheng, it won't be long before there will be no more chaotic people in this Dingzhou territory! ”

Cheng Changyu believed this promise, but at this time he didn't care about this promise, but was furious, eager to cut Shi Bin with a thousand knives.

After the meal, Shi Bin asked Cheng Changyu for a guide who was familiar with the situation in Dingzhou, and left the city with a cart of silver taels and returned to the camp.