Unlike Zhong Dalu's Situ Mansion, Chu Tianyao's Jibei Mansion is not luxurious, not even as good as an ordinary palace, if you don't see it with your own eyes, it is hard for you to imagine that the most powerful country in the Kyushu Continent, a person who is above 10,000 people under one person, his mansion will be so shabby.

Chu Tianyao met him in the side hall, and there were several military attachés, a few guests, and the introducer Wang Lin at the same time.

"Since ancient times, Dongduo has been a country of martial arts, and the Li family is the strongest of the strong. The god of war Li Beck, the strong man Li Ziliu, the divine soldier Li Xuanyi, and the iron gallant Li Xixiu are all famous figures. Even the son of Li Jiuyuan, who is sitting here today, also defeated McGregor, the son of Medivan, who is recognized as one of the best in the Kyushu continent, to win the title of the first warrior of Dongdor, so it should not be an exaggeration to say that he is the first in the world." Wang Lin's words of praise for him made people sound a little enthusiastic. He compared him to the legendary heroes, and naturally raised his status, making his image as a little-known farmer and nouveau riche befriend pirates instantly rise to the fore in the minds of the people.

That is to say, the skill of words, the person who masters this skill is a bit like a stuccomaker, he makes you black and you are black, he makes you white and you are white. It's easy to be too high for a person, and it's easy to belittle a person.

When people heard that he was so amazing, they were naturally more polite and got to know each other.

"Li Gongzi traveled thousands of miles to come to our state, I don't know what to see?" Chu Tianyao finally spoke, although his tone was peaceful, the hostility contained in it was also obvious, after all, he had just suffered a defeat not long ago, and it was the Mingsha Mountain people and the Dongduo people who defeated them.

"The prince is polite, Li is just here to do some business by the way." Of course, Ba Niu heard his hostility, but he still answered very calmly.

"Dong Duo is really a strong man, and the first warriors have become merchants." He smiled sarcastically: "Then the second and third warriors, can't they only farm and cultivate the fields?"

Everyone looked at each other, not daring to speak, but just looked at Ba Niu to see how he answered.

The prince made fun of it, Li is not enterprising, he is Li is not good, and has nothing to do with the country. Although Dongduo is not a big country, there is no shortage of people such as Li's generation. As for cultivating the land and serving the country, although the responsibilities are different, the principle is the same. Food is the logistical support, and the soldiers are the country's sharp weapons, without which thousands of troops will not be able to move forward, and millions of troops will not be able to save their lives. And the country is peaceful, with neither internal nor external troubles. If the country is in trouble, our generation should be stubborn and die on the spot, and so should the people of Kangle."

His words almost didn't leave Chu Tianyao with any affection, which also made everyone sweat for him. Even Wang Lin was taken aback, and hurriedly gave him a look and asked him to say a few more words to make amends, but he turned a blind eye.

"Li Gongzi is quick to talk and admirable"! Chu Tianyao laughed, turned to everyone and said: "The most rare in the world, the word fearless, born fearless, will not hesitate, and will not be unfavorable." Among my younger generations, there are very few people who don't want to be in a small country, but they gave birth to such an offspring, and it is really a blessing to see it today."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, changed their smiling faces, and discussed some current affairs, and then they dispersed, and since then, Ba Niu has visited every three or five days, and has gradually become a frequent visitor here.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed, and on this day the sailors went back and forth, saying that the slaves had been bought enough, and let him go and see. So he took the two ladies, Shi Bixia's girl Bu Feiyan, and drove the carriage to the port. On their large ship, there was a crowd of people, and it was a rough estimate of no less than a hundred and ten people. All of them were strong young men, and some of them were older than forty years old.

When they saw them coming, they all stood still, put down their work, and looked together.

"Are all the people here"? He asked the sailor in a low voice, his name was Ding Xiangqun, and he was the leader of the Ba Niu election, who was in charge of the purchase of slaves this time.

"It's all here, are our sailors still here"?

"No, I'm only going to see these slaves this time." As he spoke, he walked to the middle of the deck, where the slaves gathered around. Liu Yiyi and the others stood far away and did not enter this circle.

"From now on, we are a family", Ba Niu said loudly: "Your business is my business, my business, that is, your business." Let's share the blessings and woes, work hard for life and struggle for the cause together. However, our home is still thousands of miles away, and we have to go home before we can think about other things." Speaking of this, he turned his head again and asked Ding Xiangqun: "When can you set sail"?

"Three days later", Ding Xiangqun thought for a while: "There are still some things that are not ready yet."

Ba Niu turned his head again and continued to the people: "I will come to see you today, and at the same time see what you need. In three days, we are going to get up, if you still have any wishes to do here, what you want to do, I will give you two days, do it in these two days, you can't do it, you can tell me, I will help you ......."

As soon as he said this, Ding Xiangqun hurriedly pulled his sleeve and whispered, "This matter is not allowed!" These people are all slaves, and they have no faith at all, and once they are released, they are scattered as birds and beasts, how can they still come back? Even if it's half back, it's more than worth the loss."

Ba Niu smiled: "Don't worry, they won't go." Then, he said to the crowd: "Stay for a while, we will give you twenty copper coins each, and if you have special needs, you can tell me, and I will give him another." These twenty copper coins are your own money, and I can't control what you do with them."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately stirred, some doubtful, some admired, and some cheered.

Ba Niu waved his hand to them and quieted them down: "I'll go and see everyone's food in a while, and Ding will always give everyone money, and after that, you can move freely."

So saying, he parted the crowd and walked to the cabin.

"What if I really run away"? Shi Bixia followed behind him, skeptical of his decision.

"They can't run," Ba Niu said with a smile.

"If you have hands and feet, why can't you run? And now there is money again"?

"Twenty coppers, enough for a meal? Besides, the deed of sale is in my hands, where are they going? Here, it is a capital offense for slaves to escape, and they will not risk it if there is still a way to live."

Seeing that he was confident, Shi Bixia was still skeptical: "Then what does it mean to send them money?" In order to win people's hearts"?

"In order to win people's hearts", he confirmed her speculation, explaining: "Although they are my property, unlike those cattle and sheep, they have their own ideas. I exchange ten benefits for them a penny, infinite generosity, in exchange for their wholehearted support, with all their trust, in exchange for their unscrupulous dependence, which does not need to be more binding with whips and shackles? Doesn't it work better than punishment? The so-called winning hearts of people, people forget their bodies, this is the truth. Silly girl, do you understand"?

Shi Bixia was listening carefully, and suddenly heard him making fun of her, so she reacted quickly, and her raised right hand instantly twisted his ear: "Who is the stupid girl?" Who is stupid"?

"Let it go, there are so many people here, how can you do it when people see it"?

Shi Bixia thought about it, so she let go: "If you don't respect me in the future, I have to screw your ears off, do you know?"

Seeing that she was cute and cute, Ba Niu's heart stirred, and he pulled her up, picked her up, and walked quickly to a room. This frightened Shi Bixia, and she was even more afraid and anxious, and while beating his chest with her fist, she shouted: "Let me go down, I will be seen, what face do I have to see people"?

Where is the Ba Niu willing to put it? He tightened his hand holding her again, and laughed in a low voice: "You don't hide when you see them?" How can there be such an ignorant person, you can rest assured, even if someone sees it, no one dares to say it casually."

He sped up under his feet, and when he saw that he was at the door, when the door opened, a face that seemed to be smiling was already waiting for them.