Three days later, Lu Bing freshened up, cleaned up his sloppy self, and came to a hotel in the city in good spirits. The shopkeeper of the inn is a man in his fifties, the business in the store is very good, but the shopkeeper is not busy, there are children who eat and drink in the hall, and there is another wave of children to greet the travelers who live in the hotel upstairs. Whether the business in a store is good or not, just looking at the quality and quantity of the shopkeeper can be roughly estimated, this shop is definitely prosperous, there are a total of seven or eight junior two upstairs and downstairs, which is the best in Dengzhou.

Lu Bing walked into the store, and immediately a shopkeeper greeted him and said, "Hello guest officer, are you going to be a tip or staying in the store?" ”

"Looking for the shopkeeper." Lu Bing said, the shopkeeper looked Lu Bing up and down, Lu Bing is young, but his bearing is extraordinary, although the clothes he wears are not graceful and luxurious, but they are not ordinary at first glance, but they are made of good materials, although the jade pendant alone can't see whether it's good or bad, but it should be expensive. Therefore, Xiao Er didn't dare to slack off, it's not that dogs look down on people, people rely on clothes and horses to rely on saddles, it's people who judge people by their appearance, so Lu Bing doesn't mind this too much, human nature.

Xiao Er led Lu Bing to the front of the shopkeeper, and there was a large cabinet in charge of accounts standing in front of the counter, and next to him was an old man who was napping. Lu Bing walked over not only did not do what Xiao Er thought, but directly opened the big cabinet to ask about something, but bowed slightly to the old man next to the shopkeeper, and when he attracted the attention of the shopkeeper and looked directly at Lu Bing, Lu Bing said to the old man: "The old shopkeeper, Xiaosheng is polite." ”

The big cabinet was very strange, and the person Lu Bing said was the owner of this store. But this boss doesn't like to rest on weekdays. The dress is also a little sloppy, so the big cabinet itself is often regarded as the shopkeeper, especially now doing the work of the big cabinet. The abacus is the same as the rich man, which makes others even more misunderstood. And the owner of this inn was busy before and after, acting as a runner. The big cabinet couldn't help but wonder, this person looks very raw, he should be a foreigner, how can he see at a glance who the boss is, is it a fortune teller?

The old man, known as the old shopkeeper, opened his eyes. looked at Lu Bing dimly, but he was startled, and hurriedly bowed his head. Lu Bing hurriedly stretched out his hands to help him and said, "I can't help it." I can't help it, the old shopkeeper is older than my father, isn't this worship to let me break Yang Shou and suffer God's punishment? It's better to get up quickly. ”

The old shopkeeper was not pretentious, stood up and bowed deeply at Lu Bing, hugging his fists, and said, "Lord Lu is here." The little old man is far away. Please forgive me. ”

There was not much movement in this sentence, but the whole restaurant stopped, and they all looked at Lu Bing directly, and suddenly the originally noisy and noisy diners became quiet, and the room was silent for a while. Lu Bing smiled and looked around and hugged his fists and said, "Everyone, please eat, please eat." But the diners were still unmoved, Lu Bing said: "Old shopkeeper, who are you?" ”

"Folks. This is Lord Lu himself, our great benefactor in Dengzhou. The old shopkeeper was full of excitement. An impulsive voice announced, as if it were something big. Lu Bing couldn't help snickering, if this kind of broadcasting skill is the first in Mandarin, it is definitely the first choice for orthodox evenings on major radio stations, and it is a must-have good character for sensational programs during the Spring Festival.

"Yes, isn't this Lord Lu?"

"Lord Lu."

"Look, that's Lord Lu."

The people around were chattering and discussing, and the old shopkeeper hurriedly pulled Lu Bing to the counter, and entered the account room through the curtain at the door. Xiao Er looked at the tea, and after the two of them sat down, the old shopkeeper said: "Lord Lu, don't be surprised, the people outside are very happy to see your true face." You are the savior of our Dengzhou, we punished the dog official Liu Zhengang back then, and gave the people a way to live and a peaceful life, we hope to see you again in our hearts. Later, I heard that you and our Lord Qi from Dengzhou went to fight the Japanese Invaders, and you fought well, and the people said that Lord Lu and Lord Qi were both heroes. Our Shandong people admire the heroes the most, and I have lived in this store for a period of time, which is also the origin of Liu Zhengang's downfall, and the initial intersection of Lu and Qi's acquaintance. In public and private, I really don't know how to thank you. ”

Lu Bing nodded and said: "It turned out that it was such a matter for a while, this time I came to our Dengzhou to prepare to live for a long time, and it is indispensable to trouble the old shopkeeper, and if you use the old shopkeeper in the future, it will be you thank me." ”

"Why isn't Lord Lu an official in Beijing, could it be that he came to lead me to Dengzhou?" The old shopkeeper asked happily.

"That's not it, I'm resigned." Lu Bing said calmly.

The old shopkeeper was stunned for a while, and then said indignantly: "Killing people and setting fire to the gold belt, building bridges and repairing roads without corpses, these years are not good people." You said, Lord Lu, you are such a good official, and you actually resigned, it must be caused by the traitorous party in the court and blinded by the holy eye. ”

Lu Bing secretly smiled bitterly, and said in his heart If it weren't for your so-called holy eye, Zhu Houxi would be blind to the dog's eye, how could Lao Tzu resign. I also say this in my heart, it is not enough for outsiders, otherwise not only telling it to anyone will be tantamount to bringing death to others.

"You said yes, Lord Lu, Lord Lu?" The old shopkeeper was still chattering, Lu Bing was distracted just now, and was pulled back by the old shopkeeper shouting, hugging his fists and saying: "Here, the shopkeeper must not call me an adult." ”

"You will always be Lord Lu in my heart, Lord Lu, can you settle down? Our small shop has done a good job in the past few years, there is a private room upstairs, and there are several characteristic big houses in the backyard, if Lord Lu doesn't take care of the residence, and don't dislike it, I will vacate the backyard for you to live, and you can live cleaner. Lord Lu, don't hesitate, if you don't give me this opportunity to repay my kindness, I will be dead and dead. Besides, if Lord Lu can come with a face, it can be said that my ancestor has accumulated virtue. The old shopkeeper said sincerely.

Lu Bing hugged his fists and thanked him, and then said: "The old shopkeeper, I am really grateful, Lu is very moved in his heart but can't accept it." I have found a place to live in Dengzhou, which was just built a few days ago, and the old shopkeeper can go over as a guest when there is time. Wouldn't it be nice for the two of us to drink some tea and eat some wine. ”

The old shopkeeper was stunned again, and then his mouth grew and said: "Could it be that Lord Lu, you are Master Lu, Master Lu is you, it is really fragrant wine, not afraid of deep alleys, Lord Lu does everything everywhere is unexpected." ”

"By the way, the old shopkeeper, this time, Lu has something to ask for." Lu Bingdao.

"Lord Lu, please speak. As long as I can do it, I will do it, even if I have no liver and brain. It's an honor for me to be able to do things for you" The old shopkeeper chattered again, Lu Bing smiled, he really found the right person for this job, and the chattering and enthusiastic old shopkeeper was the best candidate.

Lu Bing said: "The shopkeeper." It's not so bloody and scary. It's not difficult, but it's just a bit of a hassle. I will inform the yamen when I turn around, and then post some notices, you are responsible for publicizing the customers in the store, there are a lot of people in our store, and the old shopkeeper you can do more and more, which also shows that you are trustworthy, and you must have some prestige among the people. So it's most effective for you to help me get the word out. ”

"Propaganda for what?" The old shopkeeper asked,

"Just say I'm going to open a fishing ground and a market. Unified fishing, fishing is also a collaborative operation, fishing boats are now very inconsistent with me, some are more dilapidated, not far to run out to sea and encounter strong winds and waves are extremely dangerous, I will make a batch of new fishing boats for fishermen to use. These boats are free to use, and the fishermen don't have to pay me, they just need to sell me the fish they catch. As for the price, it is absolutely appropriate, and we will not let our own people suffer, and how much we want to play, we don't have to worry about not being able to sell it to control the quantity, and we don't have to bother to dry the fish. Such a unified deployment of new fishing vessels and coordinated fishing is not only safe and profitable for fishermen. What's more, I have seen the fishing grounds, the fish collectors often do not come, and the bullying is serious, after I established a new market, I think the unified collection of fish will further improve the fishery. Lu Bing said with a bright light in his eyes.

The old shopkeeper's eyes also shone brightly: "Lord Lu, this matter is not to trouble me, it is to let me assist you to benefit the people together, this is a great thing, you don't know how hard the fishermen are living, and it is easy to die in the belly of the fish if you are not careful." And the fish that come up are often not sold, or are oppressed by fishing tyrants, the most hateful thing is to forget it, not to mention that adults should also understand. In short, you can rest assured that this matter will be completed, and I will give one hundred taels to the adults, although it is a drop in the bucket, but it can also show my heart and help the adults to complete the grand cause together. ”

Lu Bing was suspicious in his heart, what did the old shopkeeper want to say just now? Could it be that there is another hidden secret, and I can't help but retreat in my heart, whether I am too rash and do not know enough about this fishing ground to rush in. After thinking about it and thinking about it, Lu Bing put his mind at ease again, if he comes, he will be safe, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and if he has money, he will wait to make it, even if he loses it all, it will not be much. As for what kind of ruffians, hooligans, officials and nobles, not to mention, their own relationship network is not much harder than theirs, if they want to play with their connections, they can play with them, and if they want to be rough, it can be regarded as playing a big knife in front of Guan Gong, and people block and kill Buddha and kill Buddha.

"Lu has thanked the old shopkeeper, you can keep this money first, and then ask the old shopkeeper when Lu is not enough." Lu Bing hugged his fists and said: "This is a document, with the specific details of what I said, please take a look at the old shopkeeper." ”

Lu Bing took out the paper from his arms, and the old shopkeeper looked at it by the light, and nodded after reading it: "Lord Lu is really our big savior in Dengzhou, what is written on it is too good, but there is also a problem, that is, the fishing ground is now controlled by Zhizhou's nephew, and although the ban on Daming Sea is relatively lenient on Dengzhou, once you take it, I am afraid that they will deliberately make things difficult." Lord Lu has now resigned, even if he does not resign as a county official, it is better to take charge of it now, and there will be a lot of troubles in the future. ”

Lu Bing was relieved when he heard this, it turned out that the old shopkeeper wanted to talk about this matter just now, and Zhizhou's nephew was not an obstacle.

"The old shopkeeper is really a businessman, and he has a breakthrough, but don't worry about this, I have my own arrangements. It will take a lot of time to build a shipyard, and we can concentrate on many things during this time. Lu Bing said with a smile, in fact, the old shopkeeper's words also make some sense if you think about it carefully, after all, if you are not in his position, he will not seek his own politics, people will act according to the rules and stop Lu Bing from going to the sea, Lu Bing has no choice, if you really use power to oppress people, Lu Bing can't do it unless it is absolutely necessary. Lu Bing had thought of this a long time ago, and today the old shopkeeper pointed it out again, and suddenly Lu Bing was also worried because of this.

The old shopkeeper answered, Lu Bing put down the paperwork and left the inn, returned to the Lu Mansion, ordered the people to prepare some gifts, and went to the prefect's yamen the next day to pay a visit. (To be continued......)