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Chapter 181 Pegasus Ranch (710)

The matter of Luoyang's selection of the emperor spread throughout the world in a very short period of time.

All of a sudden, all parties moved after hearing the news.

For the princes of the world, the Chuanguo Yuxi is a symbol of orthodoxy in the world, and whoever can get it will have an orthodox name.

For martial artists in Jianghu, Chuanguo Yuxi is a strange stone from the fairy world. If it can be used for cultivation, it can obtain various magical effects.

Back then, Ning Daoqi borrowed the Jade Seal from Cihang Jingzhai for three years.

So for a while, countless people rushed to Luoyang.

Even the Martial Lord Bixuan outside the Great Wall, and Goguryeo's Yijian Master Fu Cailin also set off to come.

Tiandao Song Que, who had lived in the Knife Grinding Hall for a long time, walked out of Lingnan Mountain City and rushed towards Luoyang.

For the people of the world, the election of the emperor in Luoyang is destined to be a once-in-a-century prosperity.

However, amid all the turmoil in the world, Li Yizhi had already arrived at the Pegasus Ranch.

He traveled hundreds of miles with his magical powers, but it only took one day.

Entering the Pegasus Ranch, Li Yizhi did not reveal his identity, but used a pseudonym, in order to come to buy war horses for the imperial court.

When Luotong attacked Jingling, Pegasus Ranch sent troops to assist because it was an ally with Duba Villa.

But because of Li Yizhi's special order, Luo Tong did not continue to attack the Pegasus Ranch afterwards, which also allowed the Pegasus Ranch to survive.

However, although the Pegasus Ranch was preserved, the private army of the Pegasus Ranch was forcibly disbanded, and the city walls were also demolished. In the future, the Pegasus Ranch is just a ranch.

Although Li Yizhi only used a pseudonym, he was still respectfully welcomed in by the people of Pegasus Ranch, and the head deacon Liang Ye greeted him personally.

"Private servant Li came here in person this time, how many war horses do you want to buy?"

Liang Ye tentatively asked, if Li Yizhi hadn't shown the official seal and court documents, he would have suspected that the other party was a fake.

After all, the imperial servant is one of the imperial court's nine ministers, in charge of the imperial court's horse affairs.

It is really suspicious that someone with such a prominent status came here alone without even a guard.

Of course, the more important thing was that Li Yizhi was too young, which made people suspicious.

Li Yizhi smiled slightly and said, "I don't know how many war horses you have in the Pegasus Ranch for sale?"

Buying war horses was just an excuse for Li Yizhi. Of course, he really needs to replenish a large number of war horses now.

Next, he will launch a war of unification, and he will also guard against Turkic aggression in the future. It is imminent to form a large-scale cavalry.

Liang Ye said, "About [-] horses."

"I want all the [-] horses, and in the next two years, as many horses as you have, you can contact the imperial court as soon as possible, and we will take over all of them," Li Yizhi said.

Liang Ye was overjoyed, but then he was a little worried and said, "Private servant, don't you know the price and the bill...?"

Li Yizhi said indifferently: "The price is based on the market price. As for paying the bill, you will pay the bill in the future as you did in the past. Anyway, the imperial court will not treat you badly."

With the expansion of the territory and the promotion of new coins, the imperial court's finances were very rich.

There is still no problem in buying one hundred thousand war horses.

Liang Ye repeatedly bowed his head, and beckoned with his right hand: "Servant, our owner has already hosted a banquet in the living room, please come inside."

Stepping into the living room, Li Yizhi saw Shang Xiuxun, the owner of Pegasus Ranch, a beautiful woman.

Shang Xiuxun was dressed in a lavender dress, with a tall figure, tied around her waist with a jade belt, wrapped in a graceful figure with bumps and convexities, especially a pair of straight long legs, which attracted attention even more.

Compared with other women, Shang Xiuxun's skin was slightly bronzed, but it showed a different kind of youthful atmosphere.

Her facial features are exquisite, without any flaws; a pair of beautiful eyes are pure and deep, under the thick eyelashes, giving people a sense of mystery.

Shang Xiuxun came forward to meet her, and bowed her hands in a salute, her movements were heroic.

She said in a clear and sweet voice: "Private Li came here in person, Xiu Xun was unable to meet him personally, and still looked at Haihan, please come inside."

Li Yizhi smiled slightly and said, "The owner of the mall is polite, please."

After entering the living room, both parties sat down.

Afterwards, it was an unofficial conversation. Naturally, Shang Xiuxun completely agreed with Li Yi's big order.

Ever since Luo Tong led the army to capture Jingling, he had issued a notice to the Pegasus Ranch that in the future the war horses of the Pegasus Ranch could only be sold to the imperial court, otherwise they would be charged with treason.

Therefore, Shang Xiuxun has been worried that the imperial court will lower the price and squeeze the Pegasus Ranch.

Now that Li Yizhi has proposed to buy it at the market price, and as much as she wants within two years, she is naturally relieved.

Of course, Shang Xiuxun wouldn't really pay the market price, it must be lower, or she didn't know how to advance or retreat.

After the banquet, Li Yizhi was arranged to stay.

After all, this is a big business for [-] war horses, and he will definitely have a preliminary inspection in the next period of time.

At night, Li Yizhi came to the back hill of the castle.

After passing through bamboo forests and waterfalls, and through a mountain forest, he finally came to a cliff-facing platform with a two-story building built on it, and the situation was dangerous.

This is Lu Miaozi's residence. There are still lights on the second floor at this time, which means that he has not rested yet.

"The honored guest is here, why don't you come up and see him?"

At this time, an old male voice came from upstairs.

When Li Yizhi approached the small building, he saw that the plaque on the main entrance was engraved with three simple and simple characters of 'An Le Wo', which gave people a sense of peace and tranquility.

Walking through the main entrance, you can see a couplet hanging on the two beams and pillars at the entrance, which is written on a wooden sign.

"It's time to tune the piano in the morning, and play the zither in the evening; when the old rain comes, the new rain comes first."

The font is elegant and dusty, vigorous and powerful.

Entering the small building, Li Yizhi climbed up the steps and came to the second floor.

The second floor is divided into inner and outer rooms by screens. The outer room is obviously the living room, with round tables, square chairs, and other furniture. Under the reflection of two hanging palace lanterns, it has a quaint atmosphere.

An old man with Eguan Bo is standing in front of the window and watching from a distance, only looking at the back, giving people an aura of looking up from a high mountain.

Li Yizhi smiled slightly, bowed his hands and said: "The junior came here without invitation, I hope I didn't disturb the senior."

"Oh, it seems that you made a special trip to find this old man!"

At this moment, Lu Miaozi turned around, with curious eyes, and said, "I don't know, I've lived here in seclusion for 30 years, and yet someone has found this place. Who are you, and how did you know about this place?" of?"

Li Yizhi didn't answer, but said: "It's okay to have a friend coming from afar. Senior, why don't you treat me to a glass of your Liuguo Juice first? The night is long, so we naturally have time to talk."

Lu Miaozi slowly let go of the vigilance in his heart, he smiled heartily, and said: "The old man was rude, little brother, please sit down."

The two soon sat opposite each other.

Li Yizhi watched as Lu Miaozi poured two cups of Liuguo liquid, and an intoxicating aroma soon filled the entire second floor.

He picked up a cup and drank it slowly. The fruit stuffed into his throat, the wine tasted mellow, soft and refreshing.

Lu Miaozi looked at Li Yizhi's closed eyes and savored it, and said happily: "This wine is made from six kinds of fresh fruits: pomegranate, grape, orange, mountain dregs, green plum, and pineapple. , crushing, discarding the core, macerating, extracting juice, fermenting, adjusting, filtering, and aging, and then put it into wooden barrels and bury it for three years. It tastes good!"

Li Yizhi opened his eyes and praised: "It is indeed a rare and peerless wine. I have drunk a lot of good wines, but there are almost no ones who can compare with this."

Lu Miaozi smiled, and then asked, "I've drunk this wine too, so you should tell me about your origin and purpose."

(End of this chapter)