Chapter 38 Horse Market

"Well, this dog meat is really good, hehe." After taking a big bite, Zhang Chao nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, second son, although this thing is said to be unacceptable, it is indeed delicious." After Zhao Yun tore off a piece of dog meat and stuffed it into his mouth, he said the same thing.

"Haha, eat more if it's delicious." Zhang Chao said magnificently, with his current financial resources, it is almost the same to eat whatever he wants. In his opinion, the value created by these people will be great, and it is also appropriate to eat more.

The two of them are immersed in meat, and they are very happy. The only regret is that this hero is drunk with low concentration, and they are a little unaccustomed to drinking the strong fragrance type. Of course, as far as ordinary people are concerned, it is also a good wine, just like a general-fragrance hero who was drunk in Chenliu Zhangjia Restaurant and only sold two taels of silver and a jar, but here it has been sold for twenty taels of silver and a jar, and there is such a big price difference in the middle, which Zhang Chao did not expect.

It's just that when you think about it, transportation is not developed, and in addition to the fact that there are intermediate merchants who raise prices layer by layer, and the government pumps heavy taxes, such prices are not very expensive.

There will be things for a while, Zhang Chao didn't ask for too much, just one person and one altar with Zhao Yun, but like this, the owner of the stall was already very happy, and such a big customer rarely patronized his stall, so he couldn't help but be more enthusiastic.

Zhang Chao saw the enthusiasm of the boss, so he took the opportunity to inquire about the market of some horse markets. He asked, "Boss, are there any good horses in this horse market?" ”

"Yes, of course there are good horses in the horse market." When the boss heard that the guest was about to talk to him, he immediately approached and answered.

"Oh? Are there really good horses? Zhang Chao asked as if in disbelief.

In ancient times, there was a good horse by his side, for many people and convenience is equal to an extra layer of protection, whether it is rushing, or even running away can borrow a lot, he does not believe that really good horses can be encountered at any time.

"This son, there are really good horses here, I don't dare to lie to you, it's just that this price is a bit expensive." The boss saw that Zhang Chao didn't believe him, so he hurriedly explained. I think he should be an honest man, and the most fearful thing is that others don't believe him.

"The price is a bit expensive, how do you say that?" Zhang Chao was also interested, and saw that the boss was not talking nonsense, but really knew something, so he asked casually.

"It's such a son, there are indeed good horses in this horse market, and they are also healthy horses transported from Liangzhou, and each of them is very strong. It is much stronger than our local horses in Luoyang and the Central Plains horses, they are hot and cold, and they are unusually tall and fast. But it is precisely because of these characteristics that the price is particularly expensive, and the imperial court has always leaned heavy taxes on the purchase and sale of horses, so it is even more expensive to sell. With all due respect, there are a lot of people here, but there are very few people who can afford it. The boss shook his head as he spoke, and there was a glimmer of light in his eyes, obviously he was also envious of those who sold horses, who had not opened for three years, and could eat for three years if they opened.

Listening to the boss's description like this, Zhang Chao was really interested, "Well, in this way, the horses here are really good, but I don't know how much they are worth?" ”

"The price? But all the horses that are transported from Liangzhou are good horses, because the cost is too high, so the people who sell the horses are not good horses, otherwise they will get some horses that are not strong, and they will not be able to sell at any price, and if they can't be sold, then they will lose a lot..."The boss still wanted to explain something.

But Zhang Chao was a little tired of hearing it, if he didn't know that this was a person who set up a stall to sell dog meat, I was afraid that he would really think that this was a trust for selling horses. "Okay, you just have to say the price."

"Oh yes." Seeing that the guest officer was a little impatient, the shopkeeper said: "But all the healthy horses transported from Liangzhou will be sold for at least 1,000 taels of silver, and some of the better ones will cost more than 10,000 taels of silver." ”

"What?" Hearing this, Zhang Chao was also a little stunned, he listened to what he said just now, and he also tried to think about the price, but he really didn't expect that there would be so much silver. 10,000 taels is 5,000 altar heroes drunk, no wonder he was surprised.

Zhao Yun on the side was also very surprised, in his opinion, this ten thousand taels can arm a few cavalry. Dang even shook his head and said, "Second son, let's go back after eating in a while, the horses here are too expensive." ”

"Why go back, it's better to see if you don't buy it." Zhang Chao asked with some puzzlement. He knew that Zhao Yun was a person who loved horses very much.

"Hey, what else to see, it's so expensive, if you really like it, buy it or not. If you don't sell it, it hurts when you buy it, so it's better not to see it. Who would have thought that Zhao Yun did wave his hand and made a gesture of embarrassment.

"Huh." was amused by Zhao Yun's performance, Zhang Chao didn't expect Zilong to be quite calculating and good at living. It's just that when you come here, Mana must be bought, how can there be a reason to enter Baoshan and return empty-handed? He then turned his head and asked the shopkeeper, "Is there a lot of Jianma in Liangzhou here?" ”

"Not much, not much, just a few horses in total, such expensive things, who can afford to buy them." The boss hurriedly shook his head and said.

"Oh, then look at it." Zhang Chao also has a number in his heart. If the number is not very large, then it can really be seen, if the horses here are all at this price, then he also has to consider the cost. After all, he is not the only one here, there are also Jinyi Guards, Zhang Jiajun Guards, and Tianyan members, if one person comes to the horse, then he is afraid that there will be difficulties in his operating funds in the capital.

"Eat quickly, and watch the horses after eating." After Zhang Chao knew the situation, he said to Zhao Yun.

"If you really go and see it, you have to eat it quickly." When Zhao Yun heard that he really wanted to see the horse, he was also a little excited. He knew that once Zhang Chao said this, he would definitely get a few good horses, and maybe there would be something he liked.

Zhao Yun began to bury his head in dealing with dog meat, and he didn't drink much wine. Zhang Chao smiled, and was about to bow his head to dispose of the piece of dog meat in his hand, when he suddenly heard a commotion on the street behind him, and then saw a healthy horse rushing out of the horse market.

The healthy horse is very tall, full of muscles, and at a glance you know that it is a good horse, although it is not one in a thousand, but one in a hundred miles can indeed be described.

I saw the horses rushing out of the horse market and coming towards the street. At this time, the streets were already in chaos, and some people quickly began to dodge, which seemed even more chaotic.

But there was always an accident, there was a three-year-old girl standing on the street at this time, and her mother was pushed aside because of the commotion of the crowd, leaving the girl standing alone in the middle of the road and feeling a little overwhelmed.

"Not good." Seeing this, Zhang Chao said secretly, and then reached out and grabbed the dishes and bowls on the table and prepared to throw them away. Although this thing is too small and plays a very limited role, he really has no other way to watch a girl die in front of him like this.

As soon as Zhang Chao grabbed the dishes, Zhao Yun felt that something was wrong, and instinctively reached out and pressed the matching sword on his body without even turning his head.

If Zhao Yun had seen this scene earlier, he might still have time to deal with the problem. But in a hurry to buy a horse, he only cared about solving his stomach problem, and did not notice what was happening, so he could not count on it.

Zhang Chao stood up at this time, grabbed the dishes with his right hand, and was ready to throw at any time.

The horse is getting faster and faster, and seeing that it is less than a foot away from the girl, if it is moving forward, it will be a murder.

Zhang Chao is also ready to shoot at any time. And it was at this moment that the sound of arrows pierced through the air, and then passed in front of his eyes, and then pierced the neck of the sturdy horse with precision.

After seeing that the healthy horse's body only habitually took a step forward, it fell to the ground with a bang, and it splashed up a lot of dust.

"It's dangerous." Seeing that Jianma was killed, Zhang Chao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

And until this time, Zhao Yun also figured out what was going on, and couldn't help but say, "Good archery." ”

"It's really a good archery, but I don't know which hero did it." Zhang Chao used a bow and arrow when he was in the Golden Triangle, and he knows this line of work well. It's not a big deal here, but it's average. And the arrow just now, its speed is so fast, and the accuracy of the essence makes him feel rare, I am afraid that even Zhao Yun will be difficult to shoot such an arrow.

Zhang Chao wanted to know who did it, and soon, the archer showed his head, this is a man with a length of seven feet and seven inches, an ape-back, although he is young, but there is also a beard on his face, it is conceivable that he must be a beautiful mustache in the future.

As soon as the man appeared, he saw that he had put away the bow and arrow in his hand, arranged an iron spear that he was carrying behind him, and walked to the girl first, and when he saw that he was fine, he was relieved. I just want to turn around and leave.

It's just that if you want to leave at this time, it's too late. A few strong men had already run out of the horse market. Looking at his outfit, he knew that he was not from the Central Plains, and he looked like the wild land of Liangzhou.

"Wait, the healthy horse who killed me and others wants to leave now, do you know? Do you know how much our horse will sell for? One of the men looked down at the horse, and when he was sure that he was dead, he raised his head and shouted to the man who shot the horse.

"I just want to save people and myself, I don't think about horses, I don't know what to do?" When the man who shot the horse saw someone shouting to him, he did not flee quickly, but stood still and asked.

"How? Of course, I want to lose the horse, and I tell you, our healthy horse was transported from Liangzhou with great difficulty, worth 10,000 taels of silver, and you were shot to death at once, how could you just leave. When asked why, the horse dealer from the horse market said back.