August has passed ten years, and the four parts of Jiangnan have begun to have a vibrant image, especially the land of the eight counties, because of the fall of Sun En, Xu Dao and the thieves, the people have returned, and the construction of their homes has been restarted, and the new officials of the counties have taken office, and everything has recovered.

After Xie Yu landed on the shore, he sent a few people to Linhai and Ninghai with letters to inform the Lu and Zhu clans to come to Yan County, and naturally told Zhang Yu that this old guy must be worried every day these days, preparing private soldiers in case the imperial army comes, but he can't see it on the left and on the right, and he is secretly wondering and depressed in his heart.

Not to mention that the imperial court didn't know about it at all, even if it did, who would pay attention to these crab soldiers and shrimp generals, Sima Yuanxian was ambitiously preparing to deal with the king of Chu.

Zhang Yu, who got the letter, couldn't help but secretly hate this Xie Hou Ye's extraordinary means, and now, the handle of the four clans is in the hands, obviously trying to use them, and the wealth that has worked hard is about to be eaten, how can he not be heartbroken, and there is indeed nothing to do.

The army arrived in Yan County two days later, and like last time, the team out of the city was still the same manpower, but this time, the welcome seemed to be much quieter, and it seemed that these trustees were clearly complaining about the money they had blackmailed Zhang Yu last time.

"Hahahaha, I haven't seen the old Zhang family for many days, why are you so haggard." Xie Yu approached, but this time he revealed the prototype, and turned over and dismounted with a hearty smile.

"Meet Master Xie!" The crowd bowed and shouted.

"Excuse me, excuse me." Xie Yu strode into the crowd and looked at Zhang Yu with a smile and Gu Shoudao.

Zhang Yu squeezed out a difficult smile and replied: "Little Lao'er worries about clan affairs every day, and he is naturally tired, how can he have the majesty of the marquis, and the whole world is shocked calmly, I am really ashamed." ”

"Tsk! I haven't seen you for many days, and the eloquence of the clan elders is becoming more and more sophisticated, let's go, what are you doing standing outside the city, and the narrative in the house! Xie Yu saw that the other party changed his name to Xiao Lao'er, and it sounded really inexplicably comfortable.

"Master Hou is not in a hurry, this is Lu Yan, the head of the Lu family, and this is Zhu Huai, the head of the Zhu family, who came non-stop after receiving the letter." Zhang Yu introduced.

Xie Yu clenched his fists and said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "All the patriarchs are working hard, and the Zhang family house is narrating!" The army was encamped in the old place outside the city. ”

"Yes!" Xie Ju led the order and left, and in an instant, several personal soldiers followed the pace of everyone and surrounded Xie Yu.

Entering Yan County, the road is naturally emptied, and the people stand on both sides of the street to welcome, these people don't know that there are so many cats inside, and the news of the destruction of the thieves spread all over the country makes their days not frightened, look at the shining armor, heroic and sassy, handsome and extraordinary young man, many girls throw flowers to show their love, and the screams are constant, so that Xie Yu feels an unusual style, hahahaha.

Entering the courtyard of the Zhang family's house, the dust washing banquet that had been arranged has been placed in the hall, the weather is hot, several maids and servants are trying to shake the big pu fan in their hands, just like the ancient fan, and the endless cool breeze makes people feel refreshed.

Xie Yu unceremoniously sat down on the main seat, seeing that the four family heads were all seated, and those out-of-the-box captains and county commanders had withdrawn, he raised his wine glass and said: "Ming people don't say secret words, Ben Hou will open up and say straightforwardly, first toast as respect." After speaking, the entrance of the water and wine was extremely spicy, and it was clearly the Ziyun nectar of Ziyun Tower, and he couldn't help but say: "Good wine!" ”

Several patriarchs drank the wine, and they had to listen carefully now to see how much money this marquis was going to blackmail them.

"The four major families have a great cause, they are living in three places, the clansmen are rich, the people are happy, and Benhou is very comforted in his heart, which should be a contribution!"

"Hmph~ salute first and then soldier." Several clan centers cursed.

"Sun En's affairs with the other families will be written off, and Ben Hou will not mention it to anyone, and I hope that all the clans will do it themselves, and don't fall into the evil demons."

"Yes, yes, yes!" The clan elders have agreed to the truth, just wait for the next talk.

"Coming here today, Benhou wants to share some of your profits, exchanging salt for grain and grain seeds, I don't know what your clan elders think!" This matter was discussed with Xu Yanzhi in Taipei County, and it was most convenient to transport grain from the territory of the four major families to Yizhou, and this kind of thing was not something that could make the other party happy and convinced, and a little benefit should still be given.

Several clan elders were stunned, Zhang Yu was a little at a loss, and couldn't help but open his mouth and said, "What is Master Hou talking about?" Little Lao'er doesn't understand! ”

"Salt in exchange for grain and seeds! 2,000 stone of grain is needed every month, and the sea is sent from Ninghai to the sea, and there is a ship to pick it up! ”

Salt for food? A bucket of salt for a thousand stone of grain? This wishful thinking is so good, everyone can't help but think so.

At this time, one pound of salt for three buckets of rice, there is no market, from the perspective of the patriarchs, this bucket of salt for two thousand stone grain, it is really a bit dumb to eat Coptis chinensis, thinking that the other party holds the handle, if he does not agree, he will definitely immediately attack the city, which is more important than the stake, it is clear from one point, Qi Qi nodded at Zhang Yu.

This hatred, I can't say it, although Zhang Yu smiled on his face, he really gritted his teeth in his heart and said: "Master Hou's great grace, the four clans are unforgettable." ”

Looking at that look, Xie Yu couldn't help but be a little strange, why did everyone frown sadly about such a happy event? Oh~ I only said that salt was exchanged for grain, but I didn't say how much salt was exchanged for 2,000 stone of grain, and these people always thought it was a pound or a bucket.

"Hahahaha." Xie Yu couldn't help laughing and said: "The clan elders misunderstood, how could Ben Hou do such a thing to leave people's teeth, I forgot to make it clear, a thousand buckets of salt for a thousand stones of grain." ”

"Ahh Everyone was amazed.

Gu Shoudao couldn't help but hurriedly say: "Can Master Hou take this seriously?" ”

"Seriously!"

Zhang Yuzhen frowned and said, "Master Hou, I don't know where you got so much salt, why do you want so much grain?"

Xie Yu laughed and said: "Ben Hou has no intention of discovering a salt island overseas, so he asked Brother Zhong Yuan to dig there, and every month he will send a boat to come to pick up, by the way, don't think that you have a bargain, you clan elders should help Ben Hou raise 5,000 stone of grain seeds before April next year, and 3,000 stone of brassica seeds (rapeseed) can be exchanged for 10,000 buckets of salt!" ”

"Wow!" The four patriarchs fried the pot directly, this brassica seed can be used as medicine, the rhizome can be eaten for cooking, the south is full of mountains, it is easy to collect this kind of thing, and I can't help but be overjoyed, and there is this Hou Ye as a backer, and no one will come to investigate it, isn't it a wonderful thing to kill two birds with one stone?

Since the Hou Ye is not pursuing the matter of collaborating with the enemy and the thief, the killing of the Lu family and the Zhu family is no longer a big deal at this time, and a wine banquet is hearty, and he does not dare to underestimate this Hou Ye.

Now that the matter has been discussed, the grievances have disappeared, and in the evening it was conveyed that Xu Yanzhi personally handed over the letter to Zhang Yu, and the old man of the clan who saw it had red eyes and booed again and again, and the army rested for one night, and naturally got the enthusiasm of the Zhang and Gu families.