Chapter 19: Betrothed
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The old camp of the Harriers had been reduced to ashes, and the entire old camp had escaped as an adult, two had died in battle, and the others had become prisoners.
Zhai Zhe divided the captives of fifty people, and the others were returned to Eruzhuo. After this battle, Eruzhuo has become one of the most powerful horse thieves in the Duoyan grassland.
Just like Xiao Zhiyan once said, on the grassland, how many people you can feed will have as much power as possible. Zhai Zhe did not have the ability to continue to expand his power, and even if he could, Zhai Zhe did not want to choose these horse thieves who were predators.
The mountain harrier is well-known among the horse thieves in the Duoyan grassland, and Zhai Zhe insists on killing him, just because he doesn't want Eruzhuo to get such a powerful assistant again. There are still a lot of horse thieves here, and this kind of thing can only be done occasionally while they are unprepared, and after the news spreads, I believe that others will be more careful.
However, after this battle, with the escort of two horse thieves, plus the escort of the caravan, and the tiger has just knocked on the mountain, I believe that as long as the remaining tribes of the Chahar people can be avoided, the road to Shengjing for the caravan in Zhangjiakou should be safe.
Only three days after the battle in the mountains ended, Zhai Zhe received the news that his brother had summoned him back. He had to disguise himself and return to the Great Wall of Xuanzhen first, and then return to Zhangjiakou with the Zhai family's caravan.
The road from Xuanzhen to Zhangjiakou has been well built, and the heavy snow has not caused too much trouble for the pack horse caravan.
Zhai Tang made an exception to welcome Zhai Zhe's return at the gate of the business.
"Big brother!"
"Father replied and agreed to the marriage between you and Miss Fan, and in seven days, on December 12, I found someone to calculate the eight characters, which is an auspicious day! Fan Dongjia and I mean to settle the marriage first! Wait until next year to get married. ”
While the two of them walked towards the other courtyard, Zhai Tang talked about his own arrangements, he was not discussing with Zhai Zhe, the affairs of the Zhai family were actually decided by him.
Is that the girl you want to marry? It's been more than three years since I've been in the set, and except for the chance encounter arranged last time, Zhai Zhe really hasn't paid attention to Fan Yi. Maybe I've seen it, maybe I haven't seen it, at least Zhai Zhe doesn't have any impression of her.
No matter what Zhai Zhe thinks, there is no escape from the engagement. All the gifts and dowry Zhai Tang are ready, and only Zhai Zhe needs to come forward.
When Zhai Zhe appeared in front of Zhai Tang, he didn't like how he looked at this young brother.
"Don't learn the habits of those horse thieves in the grassland, look at you now! Keep your head up, don't pretend to be a vagabond, you are also the second young master of my Wangshun Pavilion, don't embarrass my Zhai family when you are engaged! ”
Zhai Zhe is very helpless, this era pays attention to the skin of the body, and his parents dare not destroy it. He was really not used to putting his head in a bun on top of his head, and if he had his own thoughts, he would have wanted to cut this hair long.
Whether he is reluctant or not, he still has to abide by the basic etiquette, and seeing the serious appearance of himself dressed in the bronze mirror, Zhai Zhe also feels that he is indeed a lot more energetic.
Zhai Tang specially invited a master tailor from Beijing City, and each of them made eight sets of red thick noodle wedding clothes for Zhai Zhe and Fan Yidu.
The time in the collection passed very leisurely, and seeing that he couldn't return to the grassland in a short time, Zhai Zhe ordered someone to send a message to Xiao Zhiyan in the cottage.
On December 12th, the weather was fine, and the sun was slowly melting the snow.
Early in the morning, at the end of the hour, a burst of firecrackers crackled at the door of Wangshun Pavilion, and twenty-four guys in new clothes carried twelve large boxes with red flowers to Da Shengkui, Zhai Zhe was dressed neatly, and followed Zhai Tang behind. Although the marriage was agreed upon by the two families themselves, according to custom, they still invited Liang Wendao, the owner of Fu Ningkui, as a matchmaker.
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Da Shengkui was separated from Wangshun Pavilion by three streets, and it didn't take even a quarter of an hour to walk over. The sound of firecrackers here is the same, and the cannons are ready early there, and when they see the guy carrying the box around the corner, they immediately light it, the sound is deafening, and the air is filled with the smell of gunsmoke.
"Congratulations! Congratulations! ”
Zhai Zhe was like a marionette, following behind his brother. The first time he experienced this kind of occasion, everyone's eyes were focused on him, some were picky, some appreciated, and he felt that it was not appropriate to put his two hands, so he could only try to maintain a kind smile.
The engagement ceremony was very simple, Da Shengkui prepared a few tables of wine banquets, accepted the bride price, and Zhai Tang and Fan Yongdou discussed the days of marriage for many years, and the matter was over.
But what is hidden behind the engagement is not so easy to agree.
The marriage of the two families of Zhai Fan once again stabilized the alliance of the eight firms. At this stage, the Zhai family is now better than the Fan family in terms of fame and strength, Zhai Tang is a pragmatic person, and he must be rewarded accordingly for choosing to cooperate with Fan Yongdou.
After the engagement, the caravan should have to choose the opportunity to leave. The eight firms were still in the game over the size of the caravan and the distribution of the proportion of goods.
The wine table was staggered, and Zhai Zhe toasted a glass of wine to each of the eight proprietors present and sat there honestly.
Da Shengkui has six tables of banquets downstairs, and you come and go, which is very lively.
In the attic of the business, Fan Yi peeked down accompanied by two maids, Lu Ying and Yongying. Lu Ying and Yongying are twins, Yongying is an older sister and is steady, and Lu Ying is a younger sister with a lively nature, these two were bought by Fan Yongdou since childhood to be with Fan Yi.
"Uncle is so handsome!" Midori pursed her lips as she snickered at Fan Yi.
Zhai Zhe is not handsome, but he has practiced martial arts for many years, and has read books for a few years, and he sits there full of spirit and temperament.
Fan Yi bit his lip lightly, blushed and looked at Zhai Zhe carefully, and said, "I see that he sits like a wooden stake!"
Lu Ying has always been used to messing with Fan Yi, and said with a smile: "Can the wooden stake also fit Miss's heart?" "Wen Ying is in one \u6
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Fan Yi lowered the curtain and scolded with a smile: "Who said that he and Miss Ben are in love!" ”
"With the uncle's love for the young lady, the young lady is not satisfied, who can be the uncle!" Green Ying curled up two thin lips.
"You damn girl!" Fan Yi tapped Lu Ying's head while laughing, and there was laughter upstairs, but Zhai Zhe downstairs couldn't hear it. His heart was no longer in this episode, and he flew to the grassland.
The luncheon didn't last long, and although the best sake was prepared, the eight major proprietors were all shallow in their drinking.
After the banquet, the shopkeeper Ke took over the chores, scattered the candy, gave the men who carried the box red envelopes, and hit the beggars watching at the door.
The eight proprietors rushed into Fan Yongdou's inner room again and began to argue about the preparation of the caravan.
As the organizer of the caravan to Shengjing in Liaodong, this time Fan Yongdou made concessions. The Fan family and the Zhai family each accounted for 20% of the caravan's goods, and the other six families each accounted for 10% of the goods. Zhai Zhe's expression in the grassland became Zhai Tang's heaviest bargaining chip, and it was also recognized by Fan Yongdou.
Safety is the only concern on this trade route. What Fan Yongdou could rely on was the Jurchens to provide protection for the caravan, but the Jurchen Beyler Yue entrusted Fan Yongdou with the idea that if possible, it was necessary for the Zhangjiakou merchants to have a force of their own.
Yue Tuo was very interested in Zhai Zhe's formation of horse thieves, so Fan Yongdou offered to marry his sister to Zhai Zhe, and Zhai Tang certainly didn't know about the Jurchens' plans.
On the day of Zhai Zhe's engagement, the eight merchants finally reached an agreement and determined the details of the formation of the caravan.
The Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, and it snows again on the grassland, making Zhangjiakou completely quiet. Even the Mongolians know that at this time of year, there are the least number of people in the market town, and many men and guards have to return to their hometowns in the Great Wall to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Some firms began to repatriate employees who were not needed in the coming year, after all, the business had not improved much this year, and it would cost an extra amount of money to raise one more person. Of course, this does not include the eight firms with Fan Yongdou as the leader.
Xuanzhen, which is close to Zhangjiakou, has an undercurrent, and eight firms have begun to mobilize forces to gather materials there, and almost all the goods accumulated by the poor trade routes in Shanxi over the past year have been purchased at low prices.
Lu Fuyou has been operating in Zhangjiakou for many years, and of course the wind and grass in the shopping mall can't escape his eyes.