The annual Linyou Mule and Horse Fair is very large-scale. There were no less than a thousand horses and mules from all directions. The Sichuan Road in the south of the county is two or three miles long.

Zhou Mengyuan, Qiaoshan Old Monster and Dou Ya'er walked and watched while shuttling through the mules and horses, and when they saw their eyes, they stopped to take a closer look, but there were many flaws.

"Hey, officer, come over here to see. These are horses from the Tibetan Plateau. They are accustomed to running in a low-oxygen environment, with large lung capacity and good endurance. ”

As soon as he heard the introduction, the old monster of Qiao Shan was anxious first.

It's really a famous horse!

As soon as the old monster passed, he fell in love with a pure black mare who was not very large.

Circled around several times, touched and touched with his hands, and looked carefully and again, including the size of the horse's head, the width of the forehead, the proportions of the neck and body, the color of the horse's belly, teeth, the rotation of the body, the shape of the horse's hooves, the eyelashes of the eyes, and the hearing of the ears····· All of them were analyzed one by one, and the test was tested several times.

"What's the price?"

"On silver. Fifty-five taels. ”

The old monster glared at the owner of the horse, "It's expensive." Fixed price. How much?"

The owner of the horse scratched his ears and glanced at the few people who were traveling with him.

Some nodded. Some shook their heads. Opinions are not in agreement!

The owner of the horse scratched his ears vigorously, and his ears were red, "Then, then fifty-eight taels." How much?"

Looks like he's never done a deal. was nervous, but there was no shortage of silver, but it went up three taels.

Everyone who heard it, including the onlookers, laughed.

The owner of the horse was sunburned by the wild wind of the plateau, and his face was red and black to the neck. Maybe I want to say forty-eight taels.

When he heard that there was not less money but more money, the old monster said angrily: "You master doesn't pay attention to credibility, how can you raise the price even if you say it?" ”

Zhou Mengyuan could see it clearly.

Although the master was angry and said no, his heels did not move, the hand holding the reins of the horse did not let go, and his voice was still kind.

"Deal! We love the number. Zhou Mengyuan took off the blanket on his shoulders and put it on the ground, "Fifty-eight taels of silver, a penny is a lot for you." ”

The owner of the horse reacted at this time, scratching his ears and grinning, not knowing whether he should take back what he said.

What a "fool" deal, no rules!

Dou Ya'er grimaced and covered her crooked mouth.

Worthy of the old monster's disciple! Strange to be stupid and become stupid. Ha ha!

There was an uproar among the people around. Some people say that it is the first time to witness such a transaction after going south and north for half a lifetime.

What about the first witness?

As long as he can please the master and be happy, the apprentice is nothing thanks to a few dollars.

The money has been paid, and the old monster nodded to Zhou Mengyuan knowingly, grinning and leading the horse to leave first.

Seeing that it was a fool and a solid buyer, the horse seller was all anxious, "Young master, look at my horse." It's over there. "This little sister-in-law, let your husband take a look at our horses, one of them is jujube, which is the most suitable for you." ”

said again in Dou Ya'er's heart, she just smiled happily, pretending to be shy and not answering.

Not far away, the old monster's horse and a horse fought, let the reins be pulled, how could not drag away the little black horse, the old monster was anxious, "Hey, sell horses, quickly persuade your horse." ”

The owner of the horse thought that he was powerful, but he only watched the excitement and did not take care of things.

Seeing this, the old monster of Qiao Shan also relaxed, just holding the reins of the horse, not saying a word, and also wanted to see the fierceness of this horse.

The old monster's horse, with both hind legs kicked back at the same time, high and powerful, and kicked the horse's head with its hooves, and in a few blows, the trouble-seeking horse turned around and conceded defeat.

The old monster was happy. Let Zhou Mengyuan take out a piece of dry food and feed it as he walks.

Seeing that the mule and horse market is nearly halfway through, Zhou Mengyuan has not yet seen a favorite horse.

"Brother Yuan, we are buying horses, not beauty pageants, we have a strong physique, and we just need to look passable. ”

"At the very least, choose a horse with an eye. ”

"Little sprout, don't talk too much. The old monster said, "We are choosing war horses, otherwise, we will make a mistake." ”

Zhou Mengyuan was already dazzled, said to the old monster and Dou Ya'er, and went to the river to wash his face.

As soon as I crouched down, I heard someone shouting, "Stop!

Zhou Mengyuan wiped his eyes, and when he looked back, there was a big green horse running in his direction, followed by a few people.

didn't step forward to stop it, Zhou Mengyuan continued to wash his face.

But he heard the sound of horses' hooves trampling stones from far and near, and gradually slowed down.

When he turned back again, the big green horse had already come to his side and began to drink.

Zhou Mengyuan stretched out his hand to lead, only to find that the horse had broken free from the reins.

Cautiously passed, touched the horse's forehead a few times, and the horse shook its head slightly and lowered its ears.

The horse lowers its ears to indicate pleasure.

The owner of the horse came over.

Old Monster Qiao Shan and Dou Ya'er also came over.

The strange thing is that when the owner of the horse wanted to tie the reins, the big green horse always circled around Zhou Mengyuan and did not let the owner touch it.

"Boy, catch the reins and tie them. "This horse is ours." ”

Zhou Mengyuan took the reins, and Da Qingma was obediently lassoed.

The master of the horse was shocked and arched his hand: "This strong man is definitely an extraordinary person. The contemptible man wants to know, what are you doing now?"

Zhou Mengyuan laughed at himself and said, "Don't dare to compliment." A homeless prodigal son. ”

The old monster was anxious, "Don't gossip." Make an offer. ”

The owner of the horse didn't look at the old monster of Qiao Shan, and said to Zhou Mengyuan: "This inferior horse, does the strong man really like it?"

"Of course I like it! ”

"Do you dare to promise that no matter what the circumstances, you will love it and protect it?" The horse seller looked at Zhou Mengyuan's eyes seriously, and that gaze could not tolerate a single lie.

Dou Ya'er said to herself: "It's really annoying. ”

Zhou Mengyuan patiently replied, "Don't worry, it will be my life companion in the future, how can you not love it? ”

Hearing this, the owner of the horse would not see his bosom friend for many years, so he stepped forward excitedly and grabbed Zhou Mengyuan's hand, "Strong man, can you listen to a few words from the contemptible people?"

"As long as you are willing to sell horses to me, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

"This horse is four years old, already a young man, and it was ridden by my father, who treated it like a son and loved it very much. He once carried his father to trade and get rid of the wolves, and he once escaped from the robbers with his father. Leave a message on your deathbed, do not trade, and give it to people of insight to treat it well. In order to fulfill my father's long-cherished wish, I hereby give this horse to me, hoping to accept it with a smile! I beg for kindness!

The horse seller said, tears welling up in his eyes.

Zhou Mengyuan was moved - because of filial piety, because of kindness, because of generosity.

I was at a loss for a moment and speechless.

Dou Ya'er rubbed her eyes and was very confused, how could so many strange things happen today? Is it a fact or an illusion? God is really joking.

Qiao Shan said strangely: "This righteous man, we can't take your horse away for no reason. If you need help with anything, but say yes, we'll do our best. If not, please take a horse in this picture, and we will sell it to you, all as a reward for your filial piety. ”

"There's no need for that. Uncle, there are people in my family who are in politics, no one dares to bully, there is no shortage of money to spend, there is nothing to help, as long as you treat this horse well, the contemptible people will be grateful. ”

The horse's owner's voice was already choked. Someone brought a saddle and put it on personally, making every detail the best.

Resolutely turned and left.

I couldn't bear to look back at Da Qingma again, and my eyes were already moist.

Several of his followers followed.

"What a rare filial son!"

The old monster led his horse, and together with Zhou Mengyuan and Dou Ya'er, left the horses, and went all the way along the river canal to "visit" the Linfeng Inn again.

The two horses, one black and one green, are very good, walking together, sometimes rubbing their heads against each other, like two new friends.

Leaving the mule and horse market and going on the avenue, Zhou Mengyuan and Qiao Shan Lao Wei tried riding separately, and they both felt very comfortable.

Dou Ya'er, who was left behind, started her own little abacus again, two horses, which one will Xiao Ya'er ride? Master won't be uninteresting, right?

"Apprentice, look at the master's horse, his eyes are as bright as the bright moon, and his hair is kneaded like silk. ”

"Master, Mengyuan, this big green horse, doesn't even have a single miscellaneous hair on his body, looking at this figure and four legs, none of his Qi family's villages can catch up. ”

"When I get back to the mountain, let Brother Yue help me pick a good one, and we'll compete. ”

The three of them came to the Linfeng Inn while talking about horses.

He tied his horse to a stake on the side of the road and sat down at the only table where there were no customers.

The shopkeeper is still sitting at the door, and the cat in his arms is also there. He couldn't figure it out, why did that young man help him out of the siege before?

A hint of the thought of coming over to greet me in person flashed in my head, but it quickly disappeared, I am the boss here, and I don't look for you passers-by, it is already a lift.

"Here——, braised lamb—"

Xiao Er served food on the other tables and saw Zhou Mengyuan and them.

"Look, these three guest officers have just come back after eating, which shows that the quality of the dishes in this inn is of high quality. ”

Because of the obscene language that Dou Ya'er had, he had no reaction, so the dog was so bold that he deliberately stood beside Dou Ya'er, and looked at Dou Ya'er's beautiful and clear big eyes with a pair of squinting eyes, and smiled slyly.

At the same time, Zhou Mengyuan and Old Monster Qiao Shan had already exchanged glances, just waiting for the opportunity to make a move.

Dou Ya'er understood the eyes of Master and Brother Yuan, and she was already angry and couldn't hold it back. Raise your hands, place them on the table, and be ready to strike.

The guests at the other tables didn't know about it, and they were still eating and drinking, and they were making punches.

"I respect you with all my heart. Eight horses. Six-six-smooth. Good nine full ······"

A lively and peaceful dining atmosphere······

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