At the end of the main street of Yongxingchang is the riverside wharf. The pawnshop is not far from the riverside street, not far from the Gulong Temple, only more than 100 steps.

The pawnshop business is doing a lot of business. There are seven rooms in the façade, tall and spacious. Under the eaves of the main hall, hang a plaque with green lacquer with gold edges, and write with large characters of vermilion lacquer: "Fushun Wanqingdang".

"No wonder you can do this kind of business, this pawnshop has some origins!" Zhu Pingjin was stunned and followed Zhang Guangpei into the lobby of the pawnshop.

The receiving counter is in the rooms on both sides, and there is no counter in the lobby, but there are two rows of seats opposite, like the hall of a large family.

A few guys saw that the people who came were extraordinary, most of them were a group of officials and soldiers in the town, so they hurriedly divided a few people to invite tea to the table, and the other returned to the back hall and invited the shopkeeper to come out.

When the shopkeeper saw Zhang Guangpei, his heart was shocked, but his face was calm, and with the affection of friends for many years, he let the group into the back hall to serve tea.

There is a corridor between the back hall and the main hall, which has a similar pattern, but it is more elaborate and gorgeous, and it is clearly a large customer reception room.

"Sixth master, I haven't seen you for half a year, don't come here unharmed? Is business okay? The shopkeeper asked with a smile.

Zhang Guangpei sat down next to Zhu Pingjin with a big grin, hid a knife in his smile twice, and the corners of his mouth looked particularly hideous:

"It's fine! Thanks to the eldest brother, Lao Tzu is still alive and well! ”

It seems that the two masters have turned their faces. Sixth, what good thing can come with officials and soldiers? The shopkeeper said that he was going to plant today, and in a hurry, his eyes glanced at Zhu Pingjian.

Zhu Pingjin pressed Zhang Guangpei's arm and said with a smile: "The shopkeeper's business leads to Liangjiang, and the kid also has a business, so I want to ask the shopkeeper to weigh it and quote a real price." ”

This young man is clearly the main master. Since the shopkeeper saw Zhu Pingjin for the first time, he secretly speculated about his identity: although he was young and young, he was dressed in a gray cloth robe, and his hair was simply tied in a bun with a red rope on his head, which was the same as many officers and soldiers on the street. But he wrapped his jade belt around his waist and hung the sword obliquely; The stars hold the moon and flock to the left and right. There is also a woman in red and white, with phoenix eyes and cherry lips, standing behind her with a sword. Just by looking at it, I know that this young man is much more noble than the six masters of Niujiaozhai!

Zhu Pingjin opened his mouth to call himself a boy, but the shopkeeper was in his heart. So he came to respond to all changes with the same: "The grass people are businessmen. As long as it is a pawnshop business, please ask the son to come. ”

"I heard from the six masters, your shop is more than just a pawnshop business." Zhu Pingjin smiled, making the shopkeeper even more nervous, "The shopkeeper doesn't have to be busy refusing. After the kid finished speaking, it was not too late to ask the shopkeeper to consider it. ”

At this time, Song Zhenzong and Shu Guoping came in together, followed by Li Sixian and Liu Mingsheng. Zhu Pingjin waved his hand and asked them to listen: "The shopkeeper, the kid listened to the six masters, and the goods in this Niujiaozhai are all sold here by the shopkeeper." ”

Here it comes! The shopkeeper was about to stand up to distinguish, but Zhu Pingjin made a gesture of calmness:

"This time, Zhang Da made a fortune in Pengshan County, and he wanted to sell a lot of things. The kid thought, since the things are going to be sold, as long as the price is fair, the shopkeeper is familiar with the people here, so it is better to take them together. It's just that the kid was afraid that Zhang Da would be more cautious and took another path, so he wanted to ask the shopkeeper to send a familiar guy to greet him, so as not to lose this big business. ”

Do you want me to be a bandit or do I not want to be a bandit? Zhu Pingjin's words confused the shopkeeper.

Liu Hongting's mind was lively, and she said: "What the son means is that the east and west will be accepted as they are, and we are not interested in blocking the way of nong's wealth." It's just that the people who sell goods can only be us, not bandits! ”

Liu Hongting's explanation made the shopkeeper even more confused. He was puzzled: "The grass people open pawnshops, and there is no reason not to accept the goods. Since Childe has goods to be served, just bring the things. Childe and that big boss, how dare the grass people interfere? ”

This shopkeeper is clearly a fool. Zhang Guangpei smiled, he walked over and patted the shopkeeper's shoulder and said, "The shopkeeper is so smart on weekdays, why is he so confused today?" My eldest brother is a bandit and bandit, how can he have these good things? We're going to go get it all and sell it to you! ”

Zhang Guangpei's words did not have the slightest policy level, as if black eating black on the rivers and lakes. Zhu Pingjin frowned and said with a smile:

"All the treasures of gold and silver are the fat of the people. The bandits have robbed the people of their things, and we naturally want to take them back for the people. It's just that the gold and silver treasures cannot be eaten or drunk, and they cannot fill the stomachs of tens of thousands of people at present. That's why we have to ask the treasurer to cash in the gold and silver treasures, and then use the money to buy grain. Of course, it would be best if the shopkeeper could pay directly with food! ”

The shopkeeper finally understood. But he was not warmed by Zhu Pingjin's words full of positive energy, but his whole body trembled, and asked, "What is the matter with the son letting the grass people send people?" ”

With a snort, Liu Hongting's sword was pulled out and shouted: "Still pretending to be stupid!" Childe asked Nong to send someone to lure the bandits over and annihilate us in one fell swoop! As long as you say a word, I'll kill Nong today! ”

It's strange to say, Liu Hongting drank softly, and the shopkeeper didn't tremble, but laughed. He took the time to dust off the non-existent dust on his sleeves, picked up the teacup again, took a sip, rested it on the table, his eyes went over the top of Zhu Pingjian's head, and looked at the treetops outside the flower window, looking like he wanted to kill or chop whatever he wanted.

Liu Hongting was frightened, so angry that she pulled out her sword, and the blade of the sword pointed directly at the throat of the shopkeeper.

Zhu Pingjin shook his fingers and stopped Liu Hongting. He also picked up the teacup and moistened his throat, and then said softly to the shopkeeper: "When we went to the shopkeeper's shop, the whole street was seen. If the shopkeeper doesn't say something to Zhang Da, it is more likely to be suspicious. For the sake of the shopkeeper, it is best to send someone on a trip. ”

Since the shopkeeper has the upper hand, he will not easily admit defeat. He said: "Zhang Da's family occupies Pengshan, and there are tens of thousands of people. Gongzi soldiers are outnumbered, and they compete with Zhang Da for money, and the outcome is still undecided. This trip to the grass people, I'm afraid it's not easy to go!"

"Whoever wins and who loses, the shopkeeper is the winner. But if the shopkeeper doesn't send anyone, you will definitely lose. ”

"Oh? The grass people want to hear about it! ”

"This Yongxing field is so prosperous, and there is naturally more than one shopkeeper who has dealings with Zhang Da's family. If the shopkeeper doesn't go, naturally there will be people. Perhaps when our army entered Yongxing Field, there were already fast horses out of the town to report the news. In this case, the merchant who can receive the goods must be more than the shopkeeper. If the shopkeeper insists, then you will be of no use to my son. This shop, the people in this shop, just rely on the gangsters, then they have to ......"

Zhu Pingjin finally touched the shopkeeper's hard hole card. The shopkeeper smiled in his heart, and sneered on his face:

"So what? Could it be that the little brother wants to close the store and arrest people? Dare to ask the little brother, do you know who the owner of the store is? ”

Ideological work is the lifeblood of all work. Zhu Pingjin continued to patiently and meticulously mobilize the shopkeeper's thoughts:

"Even if it's a royal shop opened by the Wang family in Fushun County, it's useless. If you think about it, the third uncle will not admit that the Fushun Mansion has anything to do with the bandits' shop. If you think about it again, the third aunt will not admit that the jewelry she dedicated to her mother was actually stolen by bandits!

Shopkeeper, you don't need to worry, you can tell Zhang Da the truth of our army. We have no more than a thousand soldiers, no more than one general, and a hundred female soldiers and generals, and we will talk about everything.

This son believes that Zhang Da is a hero of the family, and he will definitely not be afraid of an upright battle with a stinky boy. At the time of the battle, the Son of the World Association sincerely invited all the squires and elders of Yongxing Field to come and watch the victory. Shopkeeper, since you work for our Zhu family, you should lead the crowd there. ”

The big war is imminent, the whole army adds meat, and a squad is assigned to a brine braised duck. At lunchtime, gobbling up everywhere. Song Zhenzong had a huge amount of food and was a carnivore, so Zhu Pingjin asked for a duck for him and Shu Guoping alone.

At this time, the two military and political chiefs of the whole army were sitting on a long bench on the side of the river, and they were gnawing on the duck with Zhu Pingjian. Song Zhenzong tore off a piece of meat from the duck's leg, chewed it vigorously, and asked in a muffled voice:

"Shizi, Zhang Guangzu knows our reality and reality, why did he definitely bump into it?"

There is a table in front of Zhu Pingjin, so there is a place to put a bowl. Hearing Song Zhenzong's question, he ignored it, just tore the duck's head in half, and then used the tip of the chopsticks to pick out the brain flower and eat it.

"Eat without saying a word, sleeping without a word!" Shu Guoping reminded his partner not to be rude. Shu Guoping has a good family education, which is different from rough people like Song Zhenzong.

Hundreds of years have passed, but the taste of this duck has not changed. Zhu Pingjin chewed the last bit of flesh of the duck's head, and then picked up all the broken bones back into the bowl.

The little eunuch cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and Zhu Pingjin wiped his hands and mouth with a towel, and then said:

"All things are born to be useful. Sichuan has mountains and waters, and ducks and geese can be raised by this water, and ducks and geese can eat meat and pick up duck eggs. In this mountain, chickens, sheep, rabbits can be raised, and the forest fruit economy can be engaged. Mr. Cheng, on behalf of the prince, wrote a letter to Mr. Li, asking Renshou County to start the family side business as soon as possible. Relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on the water to draft water, adapting measures to local conditions, and engaging in any industry if there are conditions, there is no need to dig in the ground. Mr. Cheng, this meal is worth it! ”

Since the whole army started, Cheng Xiangfeng was rushed by Zhu Pingjin to take care of logistics. He felt aggrieved and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to eat to talk to Shizi. Listening to Zhu Pingjin's praise in public, and seeing the soldiers eating wolf, even licking the oil on their fingers, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

At this time, he heard the prince say: "Army logistics is an esoteric university question!" The soldiers can fight in front of them, relying on this bowl of dry rice. If you are hungry for three days, Guan Erye is not your opponent of Mr. Cheng! This time, Lord Futai Liao approved our request for merit, and the position of the local state and county will also open a gap for us. It's just that you must understand that the merits of doing a good job in Wang Zhuang will not be smaller than that of the state and county, and the difficulty may be greater! Here in this world, no matter whether you lead the troops to fight or benefit the locality, only if you are willing to work hard and take on political achievements, can your career develop! ”

Cheng Xiangfeng knew that Zhu Pingjin was clearly reminding him of his current position. So although I was not convinced, I nodded and agreed.

Seeing that Shu Guoping and Song Zhenzong had finished eating, Zhu Pingjin asked Shu Guoping to tell Song Zhenzong why Zhang Guangzu would definitely come to Yongxing Field and fight with the caravan.

"Previously, we were worried that Zhang Guangzu would run away, so we decided to lure the enemy into battle. Taking advantage of the fact that Zhang Guangzu had been deceived by the white-clothed army and was eager to be ashamed, he once again used the white-clothed army to lure the enemy into battle. I heard the prince talking with the pawnshop shopkeeper just now, and the last general also understood some reasons.

The bandits plundered Pengshan and collected many rebellious people, with little food and many treasures. This place is an illegal black market, and the treasure is easy to sell; It is also a throat for transportation, and food supply is convenient. So he would come here and exchange his treasure for food. This is also due to the economy. This place is the junction of three counties, and it doesn't matter if it's managed, and the land and waterways extend in all directions. If the bandits want to rob again before returning to the village, it is the best choice to go north through this place. If they want to get back to the cottage as soon as possible, this road is also the fastest. This is also due to the topography.

As for the personal thoughts of Zhang Guangzu and the second leader Chen Huainian, the last general has not yet figured it out. Maybe they feel like they're thick now, and they can have a head-to-head showdown with us? ”

Zhu Pingjin added with a smile:

"The time and place are not as good as the people. Judging the enemy's situation, the cause of the person is more important!

Ben Shizi asked Zhang Guangpei carefully, and there are two key people in Niujiaozhai. One is Zhang Guangzu Chen Huainian, and the other is Chen Huainian. The two have very different styles of using soldiers, but the intrigue maintains a harmonious atmosphere.

Let's talk about the second leader Chen Huainian first. He always likes to use stratagems. He believes that clever strategy is the key to victory. For example, the last time he ambushed the grain transport team in Heilongtan, Chen Huainian used an ambush strategy from all sides.

Let's talk about the big boss Zhang Guangzu. This man is ambitious, insatiable, and bent on expanding his subordinates and becoming a real king of the mountain. The thieves crossed the border, and Zhang Guangzu, regardless of men, women, old and young, went up the mountain together, making the cottage unable to open the pot. He came out to grab grain, but he couldn't rob the grain, just as the people of Pengshan were in turmoil, and he went down the mountain to make a windfall. It can be seen that Zhang Guangzu was reluctant to throw away any population and treasures, and fled back to Niujiaozhai lightly! Chen Huainian may advise Zhang Guangzu, but at this point, Zhang Guangzu will never listen to him! Previously, we used Chen Huainian's temperament to speculate on the actions of the bandits, and this judgment needs to be revised.

Zhang Guangzu is anxious to become bigger and stronger, so he must come to this Yongxing field for a while. No matter how many bandits there are, they are still bandits after all. They always lack good organization, equipment, and training, let alone a firm will to fight. Their judgment of the strength of their combat effectiveness is still at the primitive stage of the number of people. They think that if there are more people, they will win, and if there are fewer people, they will lose. We're going to teach them a good lesson! Let them all understand what it means:

The rabble, vulnerable! ”