Qiu Baozhi sat in the store as usual, holding a wine jug with his back against the chaise longue, fanning a fan comfortably watching the apprentices busy, is it a reminder: "Be careful, you can't afford to lose if you break a piece!"

Such a comfortable life is exactly what he yearns for.

The only fly in the ointment is that business is not good.

In a troubled era, although Chengzhou was temporarily calm under the rule of the Chinese state, who knows when the other three forces will attack? Last year, they also jointly dispatched troops, and at that time there was an uproar and the people were panicked.

Business is not good!

Just as he was thinking, there was the sound of horses' hooves outside the door.

Qiu Baozhi got up curiously, came to the door of the store to look, and saw hundreds of soldiers appear on the other side of the street, and the leader was an official, coming head-on.

On both sides of the street, the people scattered one after another, watching the team and discussing.

The team was followed by the parents of Dingyuan County, as well as the county soldiers of the county.

In the middle of the two teams was an ordinary flatbed carriage.

Qiu Baozhi lifted the wine jug and took a sip, what did he say in his heart?

Seeing that the team was getting closer and closer, he stepped out of the threshold and walked outside, wanting to see clearly the carriage protected by the two teams, and wondering who was in such a large row.

To his surprise, the procession crossed the stone bridge to the door of his shop and stopped.

The crowd then parted, giving him a chance to get a good look at the people on the flatbed wagon.

I remembered in an instant, isn't this the young couple who came to the store to polish things before, and then bought a pearl necklace? But the reward was only two people, and this time they brought another man and woman with them, and there were officers and soldiers to protect them, what was the situation?

When the carriage stopped at the door, I saw Ning Ze and Hua Erniang coming down one after another.

Qiu Baozhi hurriedly stepped forward: "Ah, how long will I not see the two of you?"

Ning Ze smiled: "I said before that I would talk to the shopkeeper when I went back." ”

"Your battle is a bit big, but it scares me!" Qiu Baozhi asked respectfully.

Can you not be frightened? Dingyuan County's parents, the county magistrate who the people are most afraid of, actually stood behind the young man like a follower, and didn't even dare to speak casually.

"Go to the store and say!" Ning Ze turned his head, "I'll talk to Shopkeeper Qiu about something, and you guys are guarding the door." ”

"Huh!!" Dingyuan County Commander and Jia Xiaoman responded at the same time, each leading troops to guard the door.

Qiu Baozhi was even more stunned, and said in his heart, what is the identity of this person?

Glancing at the county magistrate, in his memory, he was quite majestic in the face of the people, and he did things like a tiger. But now there is no such majesty, but like a well-behaved cat.

Realizing that this young couple was not simple, Qiu Baozhi nervously welcomed the two into the store, and instructed the apprentice to quickly wipe the table and stool: "Please take a seat!"

Ning Ze was not polite, and sat directly at the main seat.

Hua Erniang stood beside him.

"That, Madame, please ...... too."

"The last general is the general of the guards under the command of King Danyang," Hua Erniang looked at Qiu Baozhi and said solemnly, "In front of you, this is the husband of Emperor Yuanxi of Huaguo, the imperial lieutenant of the dynasty, and Ning Ze, the king of Danyang!"

"Oops!!!" Qiu Baozhi was frightened on the spot, and hurriedly fell to the ground, "Bye, bye, meet the king!"

Under the nervousness, I stuttered when I spoke, how could I have the sharp teeth that usually do business?

King Danyang, that is a powerful figure in the government and the opposition!

No wonder Dingyuan County Commander personally escorted him, standing outside and not daring to say a word.

Why were there only two of them last time? It wasn't as big as this battle.

"Don't be nervous," Ning Ze saw that he was scared like this, and tried to show a gentle smile, "Get up and speak." ”

"King Xie!!" Qiu Baozhi wanted to stand up, but his feet were too weak to work, so he hurriedly beckoned the apprentice and asked him to help him get up.

The title of king is generally among the people.

Above the Huaguo Temple, most of the officials are honored as the prince, which seems to be relatively close.

However, there are also many people named King Ning Ze, who are accustomed to it.

"Sit!" Seeing Qiu Baozhi being supported by his apprentice, his feet still trembling, Ning Ze could understand the feelings of the common people who were extremely frightened when they suddenly saw the most powerful and originally high-ranking ruler of the dynasty appear in front of them.

"The grass people don't dare to ......," Qiu Baozhi replied tremblingly.

"Lonely, let you sit down!" Ning Ze said with a smile.

"Xie, Xie Dawang......" Qiu Baozhi hesitated for a moment, and let the apprentice help him sit on the lower seat.

Waiting for him to sit down, Ning Ze said: "Before, Lone secretly went out on patrol, and in order to hide his identity, he asked Erniang and Lone to pretend to be husband and wife. This time there was such a sudden big battle, no wonder it scared the shopkeeper!"

"It's an honor for the grass people to come to the shop!" Qiu Baozhi hurriedly said, "I didn't know that the king arrived last time, I was so careless, and I hope to forgive my sins!"

"It's okay!" Ning Ze smiled slightly, "Lone said before that I would tell the shopkeeper something when I turned around." This time I returned to Huajun, and I came here on the way!"

Qiu Baozhi continued to take deep breaths, trying to calm down and make himself not so nervous: "What does the king command, the grass people dare not disobey!"

"That's right," Ning Ze said, "The shopkeeper Qiu has superb skills, and the surrounding people all praise him." The lenses that were polished before, Lone is also very satisfied. Lone is looking for a skilled craftsman like Shopkeeper Qiu, and wants to ask the Shopkeeper to go to Huajun to do things specifically for Lone!"

"Huh?" Qiu Baozhi was even more shocked, "How can the grass and grass people be able to serve the king?"

"Shopkeeper Qiu, don't be presumptuous," Ning Ze said with a smile, "There is a lack of skilled craftsmen like you in Lone Hands, and with your skillful hands, you will be able to solve many problems for Lone!"

"The grass people have lived here for generations, and they don't know how to do anything else, so they will get some jewelry or something, and do some small business to make ends meet. Qiu Baozhi replied, "With this little ability, how can you help the king?"

"What I want is your ability!" Ning Ze said, "As long as you are willing to go back to Huajun with Gu and serve Gu." Lonely will ask Your Majesty to make you a seven-grade Shang Fang Order, and be in charge of the manufacture of utensils. In addition to the salary, if you complete an object, you will be rewarded with a large sum of money. You have been buying and selling jewelry here all your life, and you are not as rewarded for making an object for Lonely. ”

"Gollum~" Qiu Baozhi couldn't help but swallow his saliva, "Grass people can also be officials?"

"Naturally!" Ning Ze nodded, "Shopkeeper Qiu can want to glorify the lintel?" With your ability, as long as you make more utensils for Lone, you can meet Lone's requirements, and it is not a problem to be promoted to become rich." In the future, his wife, son and daughter will introduce to outsiders, but it is not a jewelry store shopkeeper, but a dignified Hua Guozheng Qipin Shang Fang Ling, a veritable official ......"

Qiu Baozhi was stunned, and the whole person was immersed in it.

"Master, Master!" the apprentice was also particularly shocked and at the same time extremely happy. If Qiu Baozhi goes to Huajun to become an official, his apprentice will definitely follow, and he may be able to become an official in the future. This is a godsend, and it is better than being a craftsman or merchant in a small county.

Shaken awake by the apprentice, Qiu Baozhi looked at Ning Ze in disbelief: "Isn't the king making fun of the grass people?"

"Lone has always been a man of his word, and he never breaks his word!" Ning Ze replied, "As long as the shopkeeper is willing to go to Huajun with Gu, in addition to Shang Shuling's official position, Lone will order someone to buy a mansion, and the shopkeeper can bring all his relatives and friends with him." That's right, if you can recommend some skilled craftsmen whose skills are on par with the shopkeeper for Lonely, it will be regarded as a great achievement, and there will be another reward!"

"The grass people are willing to go to Huajun with the king!" Although Qiu Baozhi is satisfied with his current life, he does not mean that he is willing to give up when he encounters a life-changing opportunity.

Being able to be an official is a glorious lintel, and he jumped directly from the status of a lowly craftsman to the home of an official eunuch.

Not to mention, to serve the royal family.

Ning Ze nodded with satisfaction: "Very good! You closed the shop, hurry up and clean up." All the jewelry in the store should be packed and sent to the palace. Lone said hello to Neku, and all of them were collected according to the price!"

"King Xie!!" Qiu Baozhi was overjoyed, he was originally worried about what to do with these jewels, but now it's good, all of them are purchased by the palace, saving trouble. But after thinking about it for a while, he asked respectfully, "King, the grass people need to inform their relatives and family, they want good friends, and they have to clean up, I'm afraid it will take some time......

"It's okay!" Ning Ze said, "Lone will return to Huajun first and say hello in advance." Hurry up here, let Dingyuan County Commander assist, and tell him if you have any needs. At that time, let Dingyuan County send troops to escort you to ensure that you arrive in Huajun safely. ”

"The king is so important, the grass people are willing to repay with death!" Qiu Baozhi was grateful.

"Lonely, please go over and just make things, it's not that serious. Ning Ze stood up, "Hurry up and prepare, wait alone in Huajun." ”

"The grass people send the king together!!" Qiu Baozhi saw Ning Ze walking out, and hurriedly followed with his apprentice.

After explaining to the Dingyuan County Order, he asked him to cooperate with Qiu Baozhi as much as possible to ensure that the people were sent to Huajun safely.

After that, the team set off again, escorted by Jia Xiaoman all the way, and left Dingyuan County to continue forward.

Halfway through, he ordered the team to stop, and let Jia Xiaoman and five hundred county soldiers protect Wang Tong and Qiu Chan, and take Hua Erniang to a remote place.

After walking for a while, I came to the familiar mud hut and saw Old Man Sun hiding in the distance.

Probably the sound of the horses' hooves of the county soldiers frightened him, thinking that the news of the private cast iron had leaked, and the government sent someone to arrest him.

Ning Ze immediately clasped his hands together and shouted to the panicked old man Sun in the distance: "Uncle, it's me!"

When Old Man Sun heard the voice, he cautiously poked his head out, found Ning Ze and Hua Erniang, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief after recognizing the two.

Hurriedly ran back to the mud hut and looked vigilantly in the direction of the main road: "What's the noise over there? There seem to be a lot of horses?"

"Uncle, don't worry!" Ning Ze smiled, "It's all your own people, no one arrests you." ”

"Oh!" Old Man Sun relieved himself, "Aren't you going home?

"Uncle, I'm sorry!" Ning Ze smiled, "To be honest with you, in fact, we are not in business. “

"Then what are you doing?" asked Old Man Sun suspiciously.

"In front of you, it is the husband of Emperor Yuanxi of Huaguo, the imperial lieutenant of the dynasty, and Ning Ze, the king of Danyang!" Hua Erniang introduced on the side.

"What?" Old man Sun was stunned.

"Uncle, I want to invite you to Huajun, there is a special place to strike iron and do carpenter work. Would you like to go over there and enjoy it?"

Old man Sun's head went blank.