Chapter 284: Babbitt Car Dealership
Chen Zhen's sudden request to visit caught Zhang Yu and the others off guard, fearing that there would be a trap. In order to reassure both parties, Zeng Ji invited Uncle Tang to be the Chinese witness, and the two swore to each other to ensure the safety of each other's lords. This kind of oath is mainly to show the sincerity of both parties, of course, if one party violates the oath, it will also cause some turmoil in the rivers and lakes, but compared to these important figures, that turmoil is actually nothing.
As far as Xinlingjun's side is concerned, there is no interest in murdering Chen Xiao, and Chen Zheng's safety is not a problem at all. However, for Chen Xiao's side, the murder of Xinlingjun may promote the Wei and Qin peace talks, after all, it is rumored that one of the quid pro quo conditions for the Wei Qin peace talks is to kill, or at least abolish Xinlingjun. This made Zhang Yu very worried, but he was afraid that he would accidentally fall into the trap of the other party. But no matter what he thinks, he can't think of any traps in it, unless Chen Xiao dares to be hard at the edge of Huayang City, among the ten thousand armies. If he did, he would almost certainly not be able to get out of it. This kind of behavior of ending up together is not Chen Xiao's style of acting; Unless he doesn't come himself.
Mr. Zhong Yue said: "Chen Gong used himself as bait to trap and kill the king, but he had no plan. In its meaning, it is said that the king is superior, and the one who is above is also. Mr. can be worry-free, but sue you. Let me be prepared in secret, in case of unforeseen circumstances. ”
Zhang Yu also felt that it was not appropriate to hesitate, if there was danger, he could only act at the opportunity, so he entered the house. Xinlingjun was rarely idle, sitting in the courtyard, gossiping with a group of doormen. Seeing Zhang Yu coming in, everyone greeted him and beckoned Zhang Yu to sit down. Zhang Yu didn't say much gossip, and said directly: "Brother Zeng has a word, Chen Gongdan will see you on the throne." ”
When Xinlingjun heard this, he said, "Please come to the hall to talk about it." ”
The guests knew that this was a confidential matter, so they automatically moved out of the way and let the two of them go to court.
After sitting down, Xinlingjun asked excitedly, "Would you like to hear about it?" ”
Zhang Yu said: "Brother Zeng sneaked into Huayang, met with the ministers, and said that Chen Gong sneaked into the Bashi car shop in the south of the city with the grain convoy on the day, and was willing to meet you at the car dealership." ”
Xinling Jun said: "Ande Chen Gong sneaked into Huayang, and I should go out to welcome the party as the way to respect the virtuous." ”
Zhang Yu said: "Chen Gong, the world's most important, the safety of the attention, should not be lightly exposed. The king, the prince of Wei, bears the weight of the family and the country, and the temple depends on it, and he cannot live under the eaves of danger. When the two countries are in battle and the soldiers are facing each other, neither the king nor the prince should be lightly exposed, but should be hidden. Therefore, Chen Gong dived to, and Gongzi dived to the meeting, which was a success. ”
Xinlingjun said: "As Mr. said, he is alone. Listen to what the gentleman taught. ”
Zhang Yu said: "Brother Zeng made an appointment, and the prince and the princess will each be accompanied by one person, and there is no need for more." Therefore, the followers, ministers and great-brothers. ”
Xinling Jun said: "It should be so! ”
Zhang Yu said: "Brother Zeng and the minister swore that Uncle Tang would be the middle, and each would protect the safety of his lord with his life!" ”
Xinling Jun said: "What does this mean? I and the Chen Guild, would you rather conspire with each other? ”
Zhang Yu said: "Chen Gong is here, I don't know the truth, I am afraid that there is a conspiracy, and I am prepared for it." ”
Xinling Jun said: "Mr. is too much. Chen Gong, the safety of the country is at stake, how can he be a man who has broken his word. His words are his meetings, and there will be no other. Don't worry, sir. ”
Zhang Yu said: "Those who are especially terrible pretend to be Chen Gong's words and act as villains." Therefore, we have to guard against it. ”
Xin Lingjun thought for a while and said, "Brother Zeng made an appointment with Mr., and forgive him." “
Zhang Yu said: "Brother Zeng and I believe in it, but the king and the public office have done a lot of work, and I am afraid that they will be taken advantage of by villains." Mr. Zhongyue prepared in secret. On the day, the king and the ministers changed their submissions and infiltrated the Bashi car dealership, and the ministers should ambush Mr. Zhu into submission, both to defend the monarch and to defend the public, to drink and eat, all of them will be harmless. The monarch lives in the line, and the minister stays outside. Gong Tong and Brother Zeng arrived, and Jun Nai came out to greet each other. ”
Xinling Jun said: "Why don't you welcome each other? ”
Zhang Yu said: "Chen Gong, I don't want people to know; The king doesn't want people to know. Greet each other, respect each other, and rather be known? ”
Xinlingjun said: "The car dealer is secretly ambushing Mr. Zhu, I am afraid that it will not be an appointment, and it will be dishonest to the public, and it is not possible to do it." ”
Zhang Yu said: "Since Chen Gong has entered Huayang, his safety is at stake, so it is child's play. If you pay someone else, will you be safe? must also be able to support the confidants, so that they can be entrusted with safety. Mr. Besides, the public is not in breach of contract. ”
Xinlingjun said: "Sir, it is okay to do it. Want, Chen Gong, I respect; I have to meet him, fortunately. The heart of respect is not lost, the way of etiquette and virtue is not lacking, and we must also treat each other with faith and righteousness, and we must not be slightly uneven. ”
Zhang Yu said: "Be careful! "Say goodbye.
After coming out, he found Mr. Zhong Yue and said, "Send people into the Bab car dealership, what?" ”
Mr. Zhong Yue said: "Rather be felt by Chen Gong? ”
Zhang Yu said: "Thinking about it again and again, Chen Gong entered Huayang, and his safety was in danger, and he couldn't ignore it. I and Bab, I don't know my henchmen, and it's hard to trust my safety. It is also a confidant. ”
Mr. Zhong Yue said: "If Mr. Yes, this is easy to do." There are only a few people in the Babbitt car dealership, and Mr. Ten is sent into the car dealership, which can also be done. But be prepared for it. ”
Zhang Yu said: "Only trust Mr. Yu." ”
The two of them didn't dare to trust others, one was that Chen and Wei Zhi's affairs were confidential, and the less they knew, the better; Second, the stakes are very high, and in the end, it is up to them to solve the matter, so it is more reassuring to experience it in person.
After Mr. Zhong Yue explained what he was doing, he went out of the south gate with Zhang Yu and went straight to the Babbitt car dealership.
The Babbitt car shop is located on the southbound avenue of Huayang City, about two miles away from Huayang City, and is located outside the market. This is what sets it apart from the other three car dealers: the others try to get as close to the city as possible, and Chen's car shop is even under the city walls. - Maybe it's because the Babbitt car dealership opened late, and the good places near the city are occupied by others.
The two of them walked to the front of the car dealership, knocked on the door, and the people of the car dealership recognized Mr. Zhang Yu and Mr. Zhong Yue, and hurriedly welcomed them in, and reported that the head of the house had met him.
Bazai was the first to come out, and although he was surprised, he still greeted him very politely, invited the two to sit in the hall, and accompanied him by the prime minister. While commanding the wine.
Shaoqing, from behind the screen, an old man and a young man turned out, Ba Zai introduced: "This Ba Shi middle father and young son. This general's mansion is under Mr. Zhang and Mr. Yue. ”
The old man in front saluted first: "Wei Shu Ba Shi Ming, the clan is clear." How fortunate it is to get all the public! ”
Zhang Yu and Mr. Zhong Yue also saluted politely: "I am fortunate to meet with Father Zhong, and I am fortunate to meet with Ji Zi." ”
From the urn in the banquet, Ba Luo toasted the two of them, lowered his hands and lowered his eyebrows, and said: "Mr. will pass the house, there will be military affairs, dare not disobey, I am willing to listen to it." ”
Zhang Yu said: "Your mansion is noble and low, how many people are there?" ”
Ba Luo said: "Up and down the mansion, all of them are the Ba clan, old and young, men and women, a total of 21 mouths. ”
Zhang Yu said: "When the nobles visit each other, they want to visit the blessed land of your mansion, and think that they will meet, is it convenient?" ”
Ba Luo said: "What's so difficult. Our family temporarily lives in another courtyard, or temporarily moves to another residence, all of which are fateful. ”
Zhang Yu said: "It is enough for Ba Shi to treat him with courtesy. I ask for the help of ten people. ”
Ba Luo said: "If the noble person is in need, but he may not say anything, he will sweep the court and prepare for it." ”
Zhang Yu said: "I want to hear it." ”
Ba Luo said: "It is the lobby, which is the brightest and can meet guests." There are quiet ones, and there are also other courtyards. ”
Zhang Yu said: "I want to look at it." ”
Ba Luo said: "Wei Shu is respectful. "A group of five people came out and inspected the courtyards one by one. The car shop is very large, with two courtyards in the east and west, and a backyard behind the middle courtyard. The backyard is flanked by cattle pens and stables with four horses and five cows; There is a car next to it. The lonely backyard seemed very abrupt, but because there were female dependents, several people only hurried past the door and did not go in. After reading these courtyards, Zhang Yu and Mr. Zhong Yue felt a little hairy in their hearts: the place is too big, there are too many courtyards, and it is not a problem to put a hundred people, and ten people will definitely not be able to control it. In the end, it was decided that the courtyard in the middle was still well controlled, and in case something happened, it could be withdrawn at any time.
The plan has been decided, the two discussed the personnel stationed there, and secretly informed them that tomorrow Xinlingjun will meet with the distinguished guests, and Mr. Zhu disguised himself as a car dealer and scattered in the mansion, so as to ensure the safety of both the guest and the host. That night, the ten people entered the car dealership, dressed up, and each determined their position and role. Seeing that Mr. Zhu was in place, Mr. Zhang Yu and Mr. Zhong Yue were a little relieved.
After breakfast the next day, Xin Lingjun covered his coat with the fur given by Liang Bugu to hide his identity. Because of this kind of fur, from the princes to the giant merchants and wealthy slaves, as long as they have money, they can buy it, and there is no grade regulation. Zhang Yu didn't change his clothes, he was still dressed as a scholar, and only put on the iron sword he received. When I arrived at the car dealership, I called to open the door, and my uncle and nephew were already at the door, and Bazai followed behind. went to the hall together, Ba Shi did not dare to claim to be the host, but only sat at the bottom and gave up the position of the host to Xinlingjun and the two. After drinking, Xin Lingjun asked about the ancestral origin of Ba, and Ba Luo replied: "Ba Shi starts from Ba, and Yidi Yan." There is dansha in its land, which is inexhaustible, so it is a business. With the voice of Zheng Wei, it is to live in Huayang. Qing, the grandson of Ba Shi, is sexually intelligent and thinks it is helpful. “
Zhang Yu quietly glanced at Ba Qing a few times, and saw that he was just low-eyebrowed, almost did not speak, and had few expressions, as if he was a little wooden, and he couldn't see what aspect of "sexual intelligence" was reflected.
Xin Lingjun asked about the situation of Dansha again, and knew that the Zhu lacquered wood in Chudi was worth a lot of gold, thanks to the color of Dansha. The silk cloth has brown, red, vermilion, purple and other colors, all dyed by layers of dansha. Ba Meng seems to be very good at the dansha business, and he is also quite attentive, and he talks about dansha endlessly. Xin Lingjun also listened with a smile, just to broaden his knowledge.
There was a rumbling sound of cars and horses in the distance, and Zhang Yu said: "This must be a car in Zhengdi." “
Ba Luo said: "Transporting grain every day is the right time." “
Zhang Yu said: "I'll go out and watch it." “
Ba Qing said suddenly: "I wish to follow my father." “
Zhang Yu's heart trembled, and said, "Where did Ji Zi come from?" “
Ba Qing said: "My father lives alone outside the door, how can he be a hospitality." The middle father served the nobles in the house, and the Qing served the gentleman outside the house, and the etiquette was also. “
Xinling Jun said: "He Xian's father and son are so gracious! “
Zhang Yu didn't say anything more, didn't answer, and got up. Ba Qing also got up, respectfully followed behind, opened the door for Zhang Xu, and stood behind Zhang Xu.