I, Dong Zhuo, love the people like a son

Almost at the same time, there were visibly more pedestrians on the road.At the four wide city gates, common people and merchants entered in a continuous stream, and there had to be special servants to maintain order.

The sound of hawking, yelling, and bargaining followed one after another, and the scene gradually became lively.

Surprised, Old Dong still understood what was going on, and saw that the carriages were full of people, and the shops were full of goods, such as refined wine, vinegar sauce, honey syrup, grain, cooked food, bamboo wood, lacquerware, Dyes, gold, silver, copper and iron, cattle, horses, pigs and sheep, cinnabar with tendons and horns, silk wadding and fine cloth, Wencai couchcloth, leather medicinal materials, books, calligraphy and paintings... There are everything from all walks of life, no less than the hypermarkets of his time.

"The market opens at noon, and the market closes at sunset?" After watching for a while, Old Dong came to his senses: he remembered that since Qin Shangyang's reform in the Warring States period, Huaxia has always pursued the national policy of "emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business".

The Han inherited the Qin system, and in this regard it was almost in line with the Qin Dynasty.

The trading in Fangshi not only strictly stipulates the area, but also has a strict time limit: there is only less than half a day of trading time in a day, and trading in the rest of the time is against the law.

"Taiwei, what are we doing here?"

While Dong Zhuo was pondering, Li Ru also began to frown: In his opinion, Dong Zhuo, the CEO of the Han Empire Company, had to manage a lot of affairs every day, so how could he waste his time on shopping.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this question, Dong Zhuo's expression was a little resentful, and he replied sullenly: "Didn't you just say it, just stroll around casually. If you two have other things, it doesn't matter if you go back first."

He regretted it now, really regretted it: shopping, he should bring a few young, beautiful, well-behaved and obedient girls, why bring these two foxes here?

There was also one who asked questions, and one who was frowning.

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Li Ru to speak to persuade him, he quickly ordered to the driver: "Go to the market that sells weapons over there."

Before the carriage started, he heard a shrill cry from ahead: "Run, those Qiang Hus from Liangzhou are coming!..."

As soon as the words fell, all the common people and merchants in front of them were already screaming like wolves, like a group of sheep encountering wolves.The area where weapons were sold in the horse market was suddenly full of voices and chaos like ants porridge.

Old Dong just had a pretty face, and suddenly became sullen.

Just when he was about to get angry, his expression suddenly became weird again. Facing the team of soldiers and horses rushing forward in the dust, he looked puzzled: Zhang Liao, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, actually started Leading soldiers to fish and meat the common people, rampant and domineering?

That's right, at this moment, in the dust ahead, a good horse galloped out to carry Lao Dong's old acquaintances——Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan.The group of soldiers behind them were not Liangzhou Qianghu, but soldiers under Zhang Liao's command.

The group of generals was still rushing fiercely, their posture was exactly the same as that of fighting the enemy, and all of them had ferocious faces, screaming and shouting, all with a crazy energy.

"Take it, what medicine did you take by mistake?" Old Dong expressed his incomprehension, but he did not act rashly.

Immediately Zhang Liao didn't see Dong Zhuo in the car, and his expression was still a little irritable. Seeing the shopkeeper in front of him was so frightened that he wanted to block the shop door with a door, he immediately shouted angrily: "Dare!..."

After the words fell, he weighed the spear in his hand, and then he bent his arm and threw it fiercely!

The spear whizzed sharply in mid-air, and firmly planted in front of the shopkeeper's legs, preventing him from closing the door with the door.

Seeing this scene, the horrified shopkeeper first stared blankly, then kneeled on the ground: "General, please spare me!... It's not easy for a villain to do business. There are still elderly orphans and young children waiting to be fed..."

It vividly explains that kowtow is like pounding garlic.

On the other hand, those rushing merchants and common people didn't mess up for a long time. It's not that they weren't afraid after seeing Zhang Liao's move, but... they became more afraid.

Just when they were running around like headless flies, seeing that they were about to cause a large-scale stampede, they realized that they could no longer run: at some point, another large group of soldiers appeared on the horse market!

This group of soldiers marched forward in formation, first blocked the noisy crowd with their shields, and then slowly surrounded them, hitting the shields with ring knives while walking, and shouting slogans.

The momentum of the battlefield rose suddenly, causing the panicked people to retreat step by step, and finally gathered together like quail in the cold winter.

Old Dong's face became even more puzzled: What's going on, why is there another guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes? ...Xu Rong also took the wrong medicine, what is this for?

However, the wave was not over, and Zhang Liao's wave started again.

At this time, he had already rushed to the door of the store, and after getting off his horse with a stern face, he walked straight into the shop without looking at the shopkeeper who was begging for mercy on his knees.

Then... First, he touched the sword displayed on the booth, then glanced at the spears and halberds displayed on the soldier rack, and weighed the heavy and sharp axe.

The terrified shopkeeper raised his eyes quietly, and whenever he saw Zhang Liao was interested in a certain weapon, his eyelids twitched in fright: This frenzied dog is trying to use my head to make a weapon better Is it not working?

Finally, Zhang Liao picked up a bow, observed it carefully, and tapped the bow.Immediately after a little effort, he pulled the full moon, and took another arrow to take aim...

Coincidentally, the direction the arrow is aiming at is the shopkeeper's head.

The shopkeeper's eyes turned dark: it's over!

But in the end, he didn't hear the sound of the bow and arrow leaving the string, but Zhang Liao said in a slightly satisfied tone: "Shopkeeper, this bow is not bad, how much do you have in stock?"

"Huh?..." The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, and then he understood: This frenzied bastard thinks it's not enough to kill me with one arrow, so he wants to pierce my heart with ten thousand arrows?

So perverted!

"General, my lord general, the villain's bow...is not good in quality, you should spare the villain." The shopkeeper replied panicked, with tears in his voice.

Hearing this, Zhang Liao nodded in agreement, played with the bow and said, "Your shop is honest, this bow can only be regarded as qualified, not a good bow."

"The six materials for making bows, stem, horn, tendon, glue, silk, and lacquer, must be collected according to the season and yin and yang. The stem guarantees a long shot. The best quality is winter wood, and the bamboo is the last. And what you choose is sandalwood. Wood, considered medium."

"The horns ensure the speed of the arrow. Buffalo horns are the best, and those that need to be slaughtered in autumn are the best. Although you used thick horns slaughtered in autumn, they are yellow horns, which are not as tough and moist as buffalo horns."

"As for the glue, it's not bad. I use rhinoceros glue and beef glue boiled in summer. After drying, the cracks are deep and shiny, the texture is round, and there are sharp edges."

"The tendons of the bow are a bit unsatisfactory. Although it is tempered in summer, the number of beatings is not enough; well, the lacquer is not bad, clear and shiny, and the silk is fine..."

"It takes a year to make a good bow. The stem of the bow is strong and powerful, and when the bow is drawn, it flows smoothly, and the body of the bow is still bent like a ring when you let go of the arrow. It is a top-grade bow."

After finishing speaking, he looked at the store, and said seriously: "Like the bows and arrows in your store, the price is only five hundred yuan, and you need to send ten arrows."

After the shopkeeper heard this, his whole body was in a bad mood: "General, general, you made such a big commotion, and you spoke so eloquently. Didn't you want to take the villain's life and snatch these weapons in the end, just to... bargain? "

Zhang Liao's face darkened immediately, and then he felt guilty and embarrassed and said: "Your bow is worth this money, why don't others say it?"

"Say, say, general, you can say whatever you want..."

The shopkeeper felt relieved, and felt that he had walked through the gate of hell: don't say five hundred dollars, even if you don't give me the money, I can only agree with tears!

What's more, what you said... is absolutely right!

Chapter 15 Xu Zhonglang Is There Something Else?

"How many bows like this do you have in stock?" Zhang Liao asked again seeing that the shopkeeper was a little relieved.

"Also, there are... twenty more?" The shopkeeper tentatively replied with two fingers extended.

"How many?"

"Fifty, fifty!..." Zhang Liao glared, causing the shopkeeper to kneel down again in fright, and quickly said: "The general also knows that this bow is not easy to make, and not many can be produced in a year. There are really only fifty bows in Curry. , one more is gone.”

"Oh, fifty..." Zhang Liao nodded, and then said, "That's [-] yuan." Then, he took out two gold cakes from his pocket, threw them to the shopkeeper, and said, "Three catties of gold cakes." , I will buy you fifty bows and six hundred arrows. Two hundred of them will not have arrowheads for practice."

Seeing the gold cake that 'Dang Dang' smashed on the ground, the shopkeeper was immediately ordered: "General, general, return the money?"

"What do you call not giving money? Isn't that robbery?" Zhang Liao was a little angry, pointing to the strong men behind him and asked, "Do you think we are like that?"

The storekeeper looked suspiciously at those soldiers with green eyes, who looked like wolves and tigers, and thought: If you don't look like this, what kind of people look like you?

But he dared not say it.

He could only say: "General, general... Even if you want to pay, this amount is not right."

"What's wrong?" Zhang Liao became even more angry, and said, "Your bow is of mediocre quality, why don't you spare me some more arrows? What's more, I'll buy so many later, why don't you give me a discount?"

"Yes, but you gave too much, General..." The merchant couldn't laugh or cry at this time, and said: "According to our big man's price, a catty of gold is indeed worth [-] yuan, but the current price of gold on the market is fully worth [-] yuan." Thousands of dollars. After some haggling, fifteen thousand dollars is not a problem..."

The shopkeeper is right. Since the mid-Western Han Dynasty, except for a small period of turmoil and Wang Mang's usurpation of power, most of the time the social and economic development has been relatively stable, productivity has further improved, and material wealth has also become increasingly abundant.

However, the royal family and dignitaries of the country have buried a large amount of gold and silver in the ground for many years, resulting in a decrease in the circulation of gold and silver currencies in the market year by year. It has been in a state of deflation for a long time, so it is strange that the price of gold does not rise.

The store owner was also sincere this time, after saying this, he actually started to regret in his heart, wishing to slap himself.But looking at those vicious strong men again, I found a comfort in my heart: In business, honest management is the kingly way...

Zhang Liao's expression at this time was also very interesting, he was actually a little disappointed, and said: "How can I not know the price of gold?...But the Taiwei only rewarded gold and silver this time, isn't it to suppress the price of gold and stabilize the price?"

"Only when there is enough gold and silver circulating in the market, can the five baht coins of our big man have credit, and merchants and common people like you will be more willing to produce and trade."

As soon as these words came out, the old Dong in the carriage was shocked: Zhang Liao, aren't you a young martial artist? How come you don't even know economics without a teacher?

Also... I only rewarded you with gold and silver this time, and the intention is not that far-reaching.It's just that the unlucky boy Lu Bu dug up was mostly gold and silver, so naturally only gold and silver were rewarded to you.

Jia Xu's gaze on the side has changed, and he looked at Dong Zhuo in disbelief: "The Taiwei invited me to come here, and I never thought that there would be such a profound meaning!... Yes, only by using gold and silver to stabilize the value of five baht coins, merchants and common people Only then will people be more willing to produce and trade, and people will be able to settle down. Such a move will do a great job!"

"Of course," Li Ru also realized at this time, shocked and excited: "If the value of the five baht coin is maintained, the price will be stable, and if the price is stable, business will flourish. In this way, the capital is prosperous and prosperous, and the people are grateful for the kindness of the Taiwei. !"

"Ahem... That Wenhe Wenyou, calm down." Old Dong, who had reacted, waved his hands calmly, and said, "Actually, this old man's act of stabilizing prices has another deep meaning."

"Want to hear the details?" The two immediately cupped their hands and listened attentively.

"Taking history as a mirror, we can know that the productivity of the past dynasties... er, the creativity of the people's craftsmen, cannot be separated from a stable social structure. Compared with the previous Han, my post-Han has innovations in agriculture, silk weaving, iron smelting, etc. Development. And these developments also promote the prosperity and well-being of the common people, all of which are the effects of 'stabilization'."

"What you said is that the market is stable and people's minds are stable, but it is only a short-term appearance. If we can achieve long-term stability and prosperity, and endless life, why worry about the world being unstable and the Han Dynasty not prosperous?"

"The Taiwei has far-reaching plans, and I can't do it..."

Li Ru took the lead in admiring him, and at the same time he felt that he couldn't understand Old Dong, he felt a little pressure in his heart: the boss is so wise and powerful, he must work harder.

"Taiwei's words are deeply in line with the doctrine of the mean, and they are really good words for governing the country. I am taught."

Jia Xu also bowed deeply, and her view of Dong Zhuo had changed a lot in her heart: Hmm...Although this fat man is brutal, domineering and moody, there seems to be something.

However, Dong Zhuo just waved his hand again: "Low-key, low-key, we are new to the capital, and the situation is uncertain, so we must not get complacent. And Wen You said about the reputation and reputation, this matter must not be publicized privately, after all, the group in the hands of his subordinates The rewards of gold and silver cannot be seen..."

"The captain is cautious and considerate!" Li Ru saluted again, his tone more respectful.

"Don't be tempted by fame and fortune, stay indifferent and go far, Xu admires you." Jia Xu lowered her brows, wondering what she was thinking.

Just when the three of them thought that the matter was about to end, suddenly there was another disturbance on the field.The happy shopkeeper was ordering his staff to carry the bow and arrow, when suddenly a bold and dignified voice came: "Wait a minute!"

Zhang Liao raised his head, only to find a resolute and strong general coming with a trilogy. Looking at his attire, he knew that his rank was higher than his own. He cupped his fists and saluted, "Fake Sima Zhang Liao has seen the general, but I don't know the general..."

"Zhonglang general Xu Rong."

"Xu Zhonglang..." Zhang Liao was taken aback, with a puzzled expression on his face, "I wonder if Xu Zhonglang has any advice?"

"You rushed your troops into the downtown area, disrupting the order, and almost causing the common people to trample on it. Although this action did not violate the military law, you don't know if it was wrong?" Xu Rongzheng asked, with a sullen expression on his face.

Only then did Zhang Liao see the common people and merchants who had been protected by Xu Rong's subordinates, and his face showed shame: "The last general was negligent, and his subordinates were rewarded by the Taiwei, and he was a little overjoyed..." At this point, he changed the subject: "The matter has already happened. Thanks to Xu Zhonglang's rescue, the general is willing to be punished!"

Zhang Liao, a boy from Qingfeng, is just so upright.

When Xu Rong heard this, his expression was slightly relieved, and he said in a relaxed tone: "You are not my subordinate, I can't do it for you. But I will tell Dong Zhonglang the truth about this matter, how to deal with it is entirely up to him."

"It should be so." Zhang Liao bowed again without any complaints.

Then, respectfully wait for Xu Rong to leave.

Unexpectedly, Xu Rong didn't intend to leave at all, and looked at the batch of bows and arrows that were about to be shipped.

Seeing this, Zhang Liao couldn't help feeling an ominous premonition, and asked tentatively, "Is there something wrong with Xu Zhonglang?"

"Well, Ben Zhonglang also thinks this bow and arrow is pretty good..."

Now Zhang Liao couldn't bear it any longer, and his voice became dark: "Could it be that Xu Zhonglang wants to seize the last general's military supplies?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Rong, the guy who never smiled for thousands of years, actually showed a secret smile at this time, and said: "On the battlefield, if you dare to question Ben Zhonglang like this, Ben Zhonglang will kill him first and then play. But in this market On the other hand, there is no military law to speak of rank and rank."

"Huh?..." Zhang Liao was even more puzzled when these words caught his ears.

The shopkeeper at the side watched for a long time, and his heart was also flustered, for fear that Xu Rong would ruin his business by relying on the unreasonable officials.

After all, it is really hard to find someone like Zhang Liao who is taken advantage of by [-] yuan per catty.

But afterward, he saw Xu Rong looking at him with a smile, and said, "Shopkeeper, is this market transaction counted when money and goods are paid?"

"Yes……"

"Oh, then your goods haven't been handed over to him yet." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand into his bosom and said, "Ben Zhonglang is willing to pay three catties and one tael to buy these bows and arrows, will you sell them?"

"Huh?..." The shopkeeper was dumbfounded.

"Huh?..." Zhang Liao was also stunned: You, you are bullying me with money instead of using official rank to oppress me!

"Huh?..." Old Dong, Li Ru, and Jia Xu were also stunned: Is the quality of those bows and arrows really that good?

Chapter 16

"Here, this General Xu, isn't he playing tricks on a villain?"

The store owner who has been robbed and beaten in business, and almost died several times, feels like dreaming at this moment, never thinking that such a stuffed pie will fall in the world.

But Xu Rong showed his classic upright face and said, "Do you think Ben Zhonglang looks like that kind of person?" He said, and handed the gold cake in his hand to the shopkeeper.

Zhang Liao was anxious at that time, and said: "Xu Zhonglang, do you know how important these bows and arrows are to me?"

"The last general has seen the Karasuma alien race in Bingzhou. They don't pay attention to charging and rushing. Instead, they harass the enemy army first by riding and shooting. They follow the enemy army like maggots on the tarsus bone. Relying on their negligent and flexible tactics, they fight all the way. Little by little the enemy army was wiped out..."

"After thinking about it, if you want to deal with that kind of enemy army, your subordinates should also prepare their own people who are skilled in bows and horses."

"However, the general has only half of the troops under his command, and has not yet deployed archers, let alone cavalry and archers who are skilled in bows and horses. If there is no such batch of bows and arrows, how can we train a strong army?"

When these words fell, Xu Rong's expression also moved awe-inspiringly, and he nodded in agreement: "I don't think you, Sima, have such talents and insights. I have thought about what I said, and it coincides with you. "