The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 74 Chapter 74
After a short time, everyone went back to the room to rest, only Chai Shao, Duan Wuji, and Tie Niu were left in the room.

Chai Shao looked at Duan Wuji and said with a smile: "Brother, this time I'm going to be a partner with you, otherwise I'll have to fall for it this time. Now I can say this, we can make a profit this time."

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well, this horse was brought to the Xikou Market in Taiyuan City to be sold as a farm horse, and each horse is worth more than 20 taels. It must be a profit, but the money earned is all in exchange for life. It's really not easy to earn.

It’s okay to suffer and suffer. You see, when we traded horses this time, we were tricked by the Turks twice. Which one was not a narrow escape?

Well, it doesn't matter if we don't do this kind of business, I think it's fine for us all to eat and drink at home, so why take such a big risk? "

Chai Shao nodded and shook his head.

Tieniu listened and said with a smile: "Hey, Brother Chai, Brother Wuji, if you want me to see that you have made money this time, let's not talk about him for the time being. I think we should go back to sleep. Catch the big one tomorrow." We still have to hurry."

Chai Shao thought for a while and said, "Well, that's all there is to it. I'll go and tell the guy to bake the pancakes for us in advance and fry the meat, so we can eat them tomorrow."

After talking about Chai Shao walked out, Duan Wuji looked at Tieniu and said, "Brother Tieniu, what are your plans after this horse sale ends?"

Tieniu thought for a while and said, "What plans can I have? I think I'd better hang out with you. I'm sure I won't suffer much if I follow you. Brother, what do you think?"

Duan Wuji smiled and said nothing, at this moment, Chai Shao came in from outside humming a little tune.

When Duan Wuji saw this, he asked worriedly: "Brother Chai, can the horses we sell really fetch a high price of 100 taels of silver? Let's not be deceived anymore, if that happens, then our losses will be huge! "

Chai Shao laughed and said: "No, to tell you the truth, the one who bought the horse was not someone else, he was my future old father-in-law, and he wanted to expand a cavalry team of nearly [-] people, so he entrusted me to buy it." He can't deliberately lie to me about this group of soldiers, can he?"

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Who dares to lie to you or not! Brother Chai, if our horses are higher than 20 taels of silver, we can discuss and sell them. Anyway, we can't pay back."

Chai Shao asked in surprise, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Why did you say such depressing words?"

Duan Wuji shook his head.

"It's nothing, I just don't think there should be such a high profit in business. If there is such a high profit, who doesn't do business?"

Chai Shao smiled and said: "Doing business in China is not so profitable, but doing business with this Turkic people is different. The border people of the two countries hate each other and don't trust each other. This business is done. It has become a murder and a robbery, don't you know how big the risk is?
Take our business this time as an example. Didn't we almost capsize twice?If you take such a big risk, if you don't feel a little extra money, then who will do it.

Okay, okay, brother, don't worry, your worry is unnecessary.

Well, let's go to rest, we'll be on our way tomorrow. "

After speaking, several people went back to the room.

In the morning of the next day, everyone got up early, ate something in a hurry, and after finishing the calculation of the shop money, everyone brought dry food and drove the horses to Taiyuan Mansion day and night.

Along the way, they were hungry and thirsty to eat and drink, Xiaoxing spent the day, not just one day, the crowd drove the horses to the Taiyuan mansion, Chai Shao and the others drove the horses to a large courtyard in the eastern suburbs, and immediately ordered them to take care of them. The grass is well fed.

Then, Chai Shao said to Duan Wuji and Tieniu with a smile all over his face: "You two virtuous brothers, watch the horses here first, I'll go to the yamen to make an appointment, and I'll have good news soon."

Duan Wuji and Tie Niu nodded.

"Brother Chai, you can go, we will leave this place to us, we are sure nothing will happen here, Brother Chai, we will wait for your message."

Chai Shao smiled and galloped out immediately. An hour later, Chai Shao led a cavalry team of a dozen people and rushed over. A dozen officers in official uniforms jumped off the horse and came in. .

These people jumped off their horses, and immediately went straight to the horses in the fence. Everyone watched the horses in the fence for a long time, and they kept nodding.

"Well, this group of horses is really good. They are all so cheerful. If they are trained, they must be good war horses. If they are equipped with troops, they will definitely become a powerful force.

Mr. Chai, you have worked hard this time. When we go back, we will report to the left-behind envoy immediately, and say that these horses are all full of energy, and they are all rare good horses.Mr. Chai, just wait for our good news. "

After speaking, these people got on their horses and left immediately.

Duan Wuji and Tie Niu came over and asked, "Brother Chai, who are these people who came here just now? What do they do?"

Chai Shao laughed and said, "These people are our military officers from Shanxi Province, and they are the generals under the left-behind envoy.

The tall man on the white horse is called Ma Sanbao, and the fat man on the red horse is his deputy, Duan Zhixian.

These are the two most powerful figures in our Shanxi Province. These two people run the army very strictly and treat the soldiers very well. They are two generals who have won the hearts of the army. The horses we bought are for them.

That's why I called them all to come and have a look. "

The two listened and nodded.

"Brother Chai, when will our group of horses be able to get rid of it?"

"Well, it's coming soon, maybe a day or two, don't worry, let's wait in peace. As the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.

The horses are all back, do we still care about a day or two?Besides, we just care and there is no other way. "

After finishing speaking, Chai Shao excitedly called all the fifteen people he had recruited, and announced loudly with a smile: "We made an agreement when you came with me for this business, and each person will get 50 taels of silver. This time we all returned safely and victoriously, what do we say, 50 taels a day, I will give you a penny, and later you can go home and rest for a few days with the money."

The fifteen people were overjoyed when they heard this, and said to themselves: They have finally made money, and they can finally improve their lives at home.

Chai Shaogang was about to distribute money.

Duan Wuji walked over and said loudly: "Brother Chai, come on slowly."

"Brother, this is what we agreed upon before departure, what else do you need?"

Duan Wuji nodded.

"I know this, but, our business this time is considered to be very smooth, and everyone cooperates very well.

Brother Chai, I will be a little master today, and let the brothers do a little favor for us, and let them stay for three or two days.

As for their wages, I think they should be given 16 taels a day, and each person should be given 66 taels.

Give them an auspicious number each, Brother Chai, do you think this is good? "

Chai Shao laughed loudly after hearing this: "Brother, it's fine if you say it. Brothers, my brother Wuji has already spoken just now, are you willing to stay and help for another three or two days?"

After hearing this, everyone said in unison: "Young Master Chai, the storm has already passed, and we are willing to work for another three or five days."

Chai Shao listened and nodded.

"Well, that's good, then I will distribute the silver to you now, 66 taels of silver per person. You can take it all away."

With that said, Chai Shao handed out all the money according to the boss.

Chai Shao said to the fifteen people with a smile: "The fifteen of you should be divided into three teams, with five people in each team. You are responsible for feeding and drinking the horses, so let's work hard for a few more days."

On the second day when the sun was three poles high, Nama Sanbao and Duan Zhixian led an army of five hundred to receive the horses.

The receiving work went very smoothly. Before it was dark, the receiving of these horses was finished, and everyone was relieved when they saw it.

Now that the business is completely finished, it is only up to the government to pay the money. Chai Shao looked at everyone and said, "Everyone has worked hard. I think I will treat you all to dinner tonight."

Everyone shook their heads when they heard this.

"Master Chai, forget it, I think we'd better go home, it doesn't matter if we eat or not, we'd better go home and have a reunion, call us if there is anything else."

Chai Shao nodded helplessly.

"Well, well, since you want to go home now, then I won't keep you. Let's get together again when we have time."

After everyone left, Chai Shao looked at Duan Wuji and the five people and said: "Five virtuous brothers, we really have nothing to do now, why don't we go to that big restaurant tonight? Count it as my treat."

Duan Wuji shook his head after hearing this: "Forget it, I think it's just a meal at your chaifu, and we can go back when we get the money tomorrow."

Chai Shao listened and nodded.

"Well, okay, okay, let's go, come home with me, let's have a good meal tonight, we have been dating for so long, and you haven't had a formal meal at our house yet."

The six people got on their horses and immediately rode their horses and ran straight to Duan's mansion.

When they came to Chai Mansion, the six people turned over and got off their horses. The gatekeeper immediately ran over and led the horses in through the side gate.

The five people followed Chai Shao to Chai Shao's residence, and immediately a family member came running to bring tea.

The six of them were chatting while drinking tea.

Chai Shao told the family: "I'm going to treat guests in our Chai Mansion tonight, and ask them to cook a few more delicious dishes. When they're ready, let them bring them to my study. We won't go to the kitchen today. I've eaten here. Go quickly."

The family immediately turned around and ran out after hearing this.

Chai Shao picked up the teacup and said with a smile, "Let's drink tea first, and the meal will be ready in a while. Let's have a good celebration tonight."

(End of this chapter)