After a while, the guard came out and said, "The Governor of the Metropolitan is invited." ”

Zhang Lang led Yang Kun and followed the guard into the gate, through the wide front lawn, and into the hall. I saw a young man in civilian clothes sitting on the top, not tall, not very strong, with a short beard under his chin, and a feminine temperament, more like a literati than a general; There was also a man sitting on the left, a middle-aged man, wearing a suit of armor, which had the taste of a general. At this moment, the two of them were staring at Zhang Lang who walked in.

The guard clasped his fists and saluted: "Governor, the guests have been brought." ”

Cai Mao nodded, waved his hand, and the guard retreated.

"The Grand Governor." Zhang Lang hugged his fists.

Cai Mao glanced at Zhang Lang and was secretly shocked: This person is really heroic! In terms of momentum alone, all the generals under my command in Jingzhou are afraid that they will all be compared to him!

"You're a merchant from Guanzhong?" Cai Mao asked.

Zhang Lang nodded, "I am from the big businessman in Guanzhong, the Xue family, and I am a cousin of the Xue family. ”

Cai Mao nodded and said, "I know the Xue family, in the past, they often had caravans come to my Jingzhou territory. He pointed to the left, "Sit down." ”

"Thank you, Dadu, for the seat." walked to the left and sat down, while Yang Kun stood behind Zhang Lang.

Cai Mao pointed to the armored man at the head of the right, "This is Zhang Yun, the deputy governor of the navy." ”

Zhang Lang hurriedly clenched his fists and said: "I have heard of the prestige of the general for a long time, and I can see it today, it is really a blessing for three lives!" Zhang Yun laughed and arched his hand towards Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang hugged his fist at Cai Mao, "Metropolitan Governor, I am here this time to make a big deal, and I hope to cooperate with the Metropolitan Governor." ”

Cai Mao was not unmoved about things that could make a profit, but he pretended to be pretentious: "As the governor of Jingzhou's navy, how can I cooperate with a foreign businessman?" ”

Zhang Lang knew that he was waiting for the price to sell, and said with a smile: "This transaction is very big!" It's worth the Governor's trouble! And if this matter is not attended by the Metropolitan Governor, I am afraid that it will not be possible! ”

"Oh? I want to hear about it! ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Zhang Yun on the other side and was silent. Cai Mao understood and said with a smile: "Xue Gongzi doesn't have to worry, General Zhang is my confidant, if you have anything, you can say it directly!" ”

"Yes. I know that Jingzhou is facing the attack of Sun Jian's army, so I guess the ordnance and supplies are very tight, right? ”

Cai Mao understood as soon as she heard it, and asked with a smile: "Can Xue Gongzi provide ordnance materials?" ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "The general has captured countless ordnance materials in successive battles, and a considerable part of them are not used, so I entrust those of us who go south and north to do business to deal with it on our behalf!" ”

Cai Mao suddenly realized, and patted the wooden box containing the jewels next to him, "I said, why is Xue Gongzi so generous?" There is such a big deal waiting here! ”

Zhang Lang said: "If the Metropolitan Governor can be this middleman, the benefits he can get can be many times more than this wooden box!" If the business is successful, we, the general, and the governor will each get a share of the benefits, what does the governor think? ”

Cai Mao's heart was moved, and she glanced at Zhang Lang, "Such a big thing, can you call the shots?" ”

"Don't worry, if I can't be the master, I won't come. The Great General has already entrusted this matter to our Xue family! ”

"Good! Then, I'll work with you on this deal! But I have to warn you that while I can make it easy for you, you must not use some broken armor to make things perfunctory! Otherwise, I won't be able to explain to my lord, and I won't be able to do this deal! ”

"This is natural! We're not going to sell shoddy, but ...... the price? ”

Cai Mao smiled: "Don't worry about the price, what about me?" The two looked at each other, tacitly agreed, and laughed.

"It's not early, Xue Gongzi might as well eat and leave. I happened to set up a banquet to pick up the wind and wash the dust for Xue Gongzi. Cai Mao is generous and authentic.

"It's better to be respectful than to obey."

Cai Mao smiled, and immediately ordered people to prepare wine and food in the water pavilion in the backyard.

A moment later, the next person came to report that the food and wine were ready. Cai Mao, as the host, invited Zhang Lang to the table, and Zhang Yun also went together.

Coming to the backyard, Zhang Lang was a little surprised, this backyard is very vast, a lotus pond is like a lake, the blue waves are vast, sparkling, the surrounding pavilions and pavilions and water pavilions and verandahs are lined up one after another, reflecting each other, and the inner courtyard of the palace in Chang'an is nothing more than that!

Several people came to the water pavilion, and after a humble concession, they each sat down. Immediately, a delicate maid came forward to pour wine, and at the same time, a dozen graceful dancing girls came to the water pavilion and danced.

Zhang Lang, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are staggered, talking and laughing.

Just when he was drinking, the next person came to report: Mrs. Cai is here. Then there was the crisp sound of the ring, and a mature, beautiful woman came to the water pavilion surrounded by several maids.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun hurriedly got up and saluted, Zhang Lang also stood up, lowered his head slightly, and couldn't help but secretly say in his heart: "Mrs. Cai? Could it be Liu Biao's little wife? No wonder Liu Biao was fascinated! ”

Mrs. Cai glanced at Cai Mao, and when she was about to speak, her eyes couldn't help but fall on Zhang Lang's body, and her eyes couldn't help but light up, with a look of surprise.

Mrs. Cai didn't speak for a long time, Cai Mao felt strange, and couldn't help but raise her head, and found that her sister was staring at that Xue Gongzi, and immediately realized, and smiled secretly in her heart, "Sister." Cai Mao called softly.

Mrs. Cai came back to her senses, "Well, what are you doing?" ”

Cai Mao took the opportunity to introduce: "This is my friend, Xue Gongzi, from Guanzhong, and I am going to make a big deal with him." ”

Mrs. Cai was not interested in this and nodded. walked into the water pavilion, sat down, glanced at a few people who were slightly restrained, and his eyes stopped on Zhang Lang's body for a moment, and said with a smile: "Sit down, don't treat me as an outsider." ”

The three sat down. Mrs. Cai glanced at Zhang Lang and asked, "Xue Gongzi is really tall and heroic!" Could it be that all the men in Guanzhong are like this? ”

Zhang Lang smiled, "I'm pretty ordinary in Guanzhong. ”

Mrs. Cai pursed her lips and smiled, "Xue Gongzi is so humble!" ”

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun looked at the two people who were talking, and smiled secretly in their hearts.

"By the way, what business are Xue Gongzi and my brother doing?"

Zhang Lang looked at Cai Mao, Cai Mao explained the cooperation between the two sides in detail, and Mrs. Cai smiled: "This is a good thing for all parties!" Beautiful eyes drifted towards Zhang Lang, "I wonder how I can also participate in it?" "Well, yes." Mrs. Cai giggled, and her beautiful eyes looked at Zhang Lang's body, making Zhang Lang very uncomfortable.

Zhang Lang felt a little unbearable, and hugged his fists at Cai Mao and Mrs. Cai: "I still have some things, so I'll leave!" ”

Mrs. Cai said in surprise: "You're leaving so soon? ”

Zhang Lang smiled dryly.

Cai Mao said: "Then I won't send it, Xue Gongzi will go." You can come to me at any time in the future, I have already given the door ** as a substitute. ”

"Governor Xie." He bowed his head to Mrs. Cai again, and hurriedly turned around and left, followed by Yang Kun. Mrs. Cai looked at Zhang Lang's back, and her eyes were radiant.