Zhu Da felt that there was nothing wrong with Qin Xiucai's words, although this proposal seemed sudden, it could be considered from the perspective of interests and long-term, which was indeed of great benefit to both parties, and he also repaid the kindness of saving the girl by the way.

Zhu Da actually thought about these words, but there was no other choice at that time, of course he understood that the pattern in Baibao Village was too small, and he also understood that there was not much to teach Bo Neng, but under that condition, he could only work hard to improve himself, if he followed Qin Xiucai's side, in this prosperous realm where the four sides converged, he could learn skills and increase his knowledge, which would be of great benefit to his family.

"Mr. Qin, this is a gamble, if the junior fails to live up to Mr. Qin's expectations, wouldn't it be ......?"

"Gambling is not for losing, not to mention that your words and deeds are not betting, it is nothing more than a city favor."

Once the words are spoken, they have no shy away from each other.

Zhu Da hesitated, and solemnly hugged his fists and said: "Thank you Mr. Qin for your kindness, but the juniors can't be the masters of this matter, you have to go back and ask your father and mother first, and you need the master's approval, so that you can reply to Mr. Qin." ”

After he finished saying this, Qin Xiucai nodded and said, "Naturally, if you worship me as your father-in-law, you have to be here at Zheng Jiaji day and night, otherwise you won't be able to learn your skills." ”

Zhu Da didn't follow the other party's words, and continued to reply solemnly: "Mr. Qin, the younger generation still has his father and mother to be filial piety in Baibao Village, and there is also a master to teach skills, and it is not yet time to make a decision. ”

This humble and arrogant answer made Qin Chuan smile, and he smiled very heartily, Xiang Bo's indifferent face finally appeared a little relieved, Zhu Da suddenly noticed that after answering this sentence, a trace of complexity on Qin Xiucai's face disappeared, and only pure happiness remained.

"Okay, filial piety is a big festival, I won't stop you, then wait for your father's reply, I'll wait for you for ten days, if you agree, it's good to come to the door within ten days, if you don't come to the door, everything will be closed." Qin Xiucai settled this matter.

Zhu Da suddenly realized that this was the completion of the test, if he agreed to it regardless of the fact just now, he was afraid that the other party might not be willing to accept it, or he might not be treated favorably after accepting it, this Qin Xiucai might still be investigating whether he was cold-hearted.

After this matter was finished, the atmosphere in the room was much more relaxed, or Qin Xiucai and Xiang Bo relaxed down, Qin Xiucai accepted Zhu Da as a righteous son is the most important thing today, for this, Qin Chuan not only communicated with Xiang Bo, but also called the third brother Xu to verify Zhu Da's martial arts, and the conversation was relaxed and casual, in fact, there was no ambiguity in every step.

Zhu Da now thinks about why he doesn't mention Zhou Qingyun, saving people and killing thieves is done by two people together, and he can't just stare at himself, he immediately realized that Qin Xiucai didn't need to repay Zhou Qingyun alone, and if he repaid Xiang Bo, he would naturally not treat Zhou Qingyun badly.

"Brother Xiang, this time the thieves are in turmoil, Baibao Village is the most disciplined, and there is no infringement, Brother Xiang is to report the important news of the thieves' lair, this is a great contribution to our salt stack, the life of Xiama Village is not good, the merchants of Lijia Village are fleeing from the battle, not only people have run away, but also sell the salt goods on credit, now people dare not come back, and the goods have not been explained, as for the merchants in Yunshan Village, they dare not do it, saying that they are too old to let their sons pick it up, I really don't know how he wants to come, thinking that this merchant is a family business that has been passed down from generation to generation."

When Qin Xiucai said this, his expression became serious, and he was very clear about public and private, the three villages of Xiama Village, Lijia Village, and Yunshan Village were all around Baibao Village, and the distance ranged from far to near, and the farthest was only a dozen miles away.

"Brother Xiang, the salt goods of these four villages will be handed over to you, you can do it alone if you can bear it, and if you can't afford it alone, the merchants of the other three villages will get the goods from you."

This has quadrupled the scale of Xiang Bo's business, and with Qin Xiucai's line, there must be other conveniences for getting goods and shipping, and the benefits of this are probably more than this amount.

"Thank you Mr. Qin for your care, the old man can do it alone." Xiang Bo got up and thanked him.

Qin Xiucai waved his hand and said: "Brother Xiang is too polite, compared to Brother Xiang's apprentices to save their daughters, these are nothing, in the future, our salt store will not only do salt business, but also buy and sell grain, groceries and even livestock, and then these places will also be assigned to Brother Xiang." ”

The meaning of the words is similar to Zhu Da's judgment, after Shengping Salt Stack has built a network from top to bottom, it is definitely not satisfied with only operating private salt, so speaking, Xiang Bo's benefits in mastering these four villages are even greater than in his judgment.

At this moment, someone outside shouted: "Master, people are here, and everything is ready." ”

Qin Xiucai showed a smile on his face, got up and said, "Since they are all here, Qin is still waiting for your reply when you go back and come back, so I won't stay for now, and I will send the three of them out." ”

This is the order to evict the guests, Zhu Da was very surprised, but he still stood up with Uncle Xiang to say goodbye, and it was very fast to pack up his things and everything, Zhou Qingyun was busy while chattering: "Uncle Xiang, it's okay to eat and drink in this house, it's just too boring, it's so lively outside, let's go shopping and then go!" ”

"You've got you covered." Xiang Bo said ambiguously.

The three of them came out of the house after packing up their profits, the father and daughter of the Qin family were waiting in the courtyard, and when they saw people coming out, Qin Qin muttered and said, "Brother Zhu, I still have to go to your house to drink fish soup." ”

Zhu Da smiled and agreed, and several people went out of the yard together, thinking that they would say goodbye after going out, but they didn't think that there was an ox cart parked outside the door, and a salt stack guard was waiting for a horse, and the ox cart was full of things.

Qin Xiucai pointed to the ox cart and said: "I finally came out once, and I have to bring some things back, Qin bought some indiscriminately, and please don't laugh at my brother." ”

This is really not a random purchase, you can see that there are rice noodles, cloth, and half a bare sheep in the car, which are killed and cleaned up, as well as more than a dozen live chickens and ducks, and some daily groceries, such as iron pots and bamboo baskets. It can be seen that the purchase of these things is attentive, they are all purchased according to the actual situation in the village, and they are not indiscriminate, what kind of jewelry and silk do you really want, but it is useless, these can be used at home immediately after going back, and they can also improve their lives.

Qin Xiucai took a step closer, handed a small cloth bag to Xiang Bo, lowered his voice and said: "This is ten taels of silver, and there are fifteen copper coins in the bamboo basket on the car, be careful on the road to Brother Xiang, don't show your whiteness." ”

Twenty taels of silver is not a small amount, except for the state capital and provincial capital such as the city and town, there is no shortage of goods in other places, but currency is in short supply, silver and copper coins are not much, and many solid families in the countryside may not be able to get this amount.

Although Qin Xiucai didn't say the details of the salt stack, Zhu Da had a rough idea in his heart, looking at Qin Xiucai and Xu Sange's style and usage, he also knew that although the salt stack was rich, it couldn't be said that he was rich, and it was really a great thank you to be able to come up with these things.

However, with Zhu Da's understanding of Xiang Bo, his master is not good enough to refuse, he is not used to taking advantage of people, and Xiang Bo also feels that saving people should reach out when he encounters them, and he doesn't feel what kind of kindness.

I didn't think that Xiang Bo accepted the cloth bag very generously, and put it directly into his arms, looking at Qin Xiucai's expression, it seemed that he was also ready to push a few rounds with Xiang Bo, but he was a little stunned by the other party, and was just about to speak with a smile, Xiang Bo spoke first: "The old man is welcome, this money and goods are mine, and there are also Zhu brothers', and it is the deposit for us to sell our apprentices and sons." ”

Qin Xiucai was stunned for a moment, and laughed a little embarrassedly, but Zhu Da, who had been paying attention to this side, couldn't bear it, covered his mouth and didn't laugh.

The ox cart and the knights of the guards came, and Xiang Bo didn't take anyone to walk around the Zheng family, and left after saying goodbye, getting up early, chatting for a short time, estimating the time to hurry, and when it was dark, he should be able to go to Baibao Village, this ox cart is not only just pulling goods, not willing to go, people can also go up to sit in the meeting.

Whether it was the handlebar style of the ox cart or the salt stack guard on horseback, the attitude was very polite, which gave them another understanding of Qin Xiucai's status and power in Shengping Salt Inn.

After leaving Zhengjiaji, the handlebar took out a pole and tied it to the wheel, and there was a flag on the pole, on which was written the word "Ping", "This is the recognition flag of the salt stack, and the official face and the rivers and lakes will not move when they see it." Explain to Bo.

Along the way, everyone said very little, Zhou Qingyun was very curious about the ox cart and the knight, while Zhu Da and Xiang Bo were sitting sullenly there.

The ox cart looked slow, but in fact it was much faster than a person, and soon it was to the pontoon bridge, and it was indeed convenient to have that flag, and it was possible to cut the line, and there was no objection to the few carts in front.

Xiang Bo and the three of them walked across the river first, and after reaching the other bank, Xiang Bo looked at the river and said: "I didn't pay much attention to you when I saw you before, but when I saw you crying on the side of the road, I knew that you were not a peaceful farmer, there were many restless people, and there was nothing good to do." ”

Avoiding pedestrians while speaking, Xiang Bo said in a sullen voice: "You are different, you have the ability and knowledge, you will either enjoy happiness, or suffer disaster, or a catastrophe." ”

Judah didn't know how to speak, so he just listened in silence.

"The old man has no ability, but he has been on the battlefield and seen life and death, he has heard people talk about making a living, and he knows how to use the tricks in the army, even if you learn these, what's the use? Would you like to be a hunter? Be a smuggler? can only do these few things, if you want to join the army and get rich, don't even think about it. ”

Zhu Da can understand this words, Xiang Bo often mentioned it, and also talked to the guard knights of the salt stack, now if you want to have a future in the Ming army, the most important thing is your background, without the background of more than 100 households, it is useless whether you have the courage of ten thousand people or the strategy of Kong Ming's regeneration.

"Before, the old man thought that you wanted to be a pro-guard familyman, but these days you can see that you are unwilling, you want to be a master, what wealth you want, you want this, the old man can't teach you, but that Qin Xiu can teach, how can he teach more than the old man."

"Master, apprentice......."

"You are smaller than Qingyun, but your mind is heavier than mine, you don't have to think so much, this time by chance I gave you a ladder to climb the wall, if you don't go up, this ladder will have to be withdrawn, and if you look for it, you may not have it, how can so many people's lives happen to save you."