It's called Chuanyunyi here. It is also fifty miles away from the nearest county town. A short walk from here is to pass through Yungu. After crossing the Cloud Valley, it will take another forty miles to reach Qianwei County. Li Er, the postman guarding the door, saw the caravan from a distance. Turning his head and shouting at the door: "The head of the king. It's time for business."
In the eyes of these postmen. The post is no longer an institution specially set up by the government. It became an inn jointly opened by them. What they welcome most is the caravan going from north to south. There is no village in front of here. Can't reach the shop afterwards. The inn is the only option for these caravans to stay. In fact, it is not only Yizhou. Even in Jingzhou. The inn will also stay overnight in the caravan. the difference lies in. The money earned by the caravan in Jingzhou’s post and staying over is to be turned over to the government. However, the income of the caravans in these post stations in Yizhou will be privately divided by the postmen.
Called "the king's head" is Chuanyunyi's post cheng. Don't underestimate this post. This is a lack of fat. Because of the special location of Chuanyunyi. His annual income is only a lot more than that of the county magistrate. In Wang Yicheng's eyes. The caravan going north and south are his parents. Hearing Li Er's shout. He also hurried out the door. He put his hands on the pergola and looked into the distance.
The caravan is getting closer. Already able to see the face of the opposite horse. Wang Yi Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. Said to Li Er: "Tell everyone to tidy up the room. Prepare some food and drink. It's the old customer here."
The so-called regular patrons. It is often to come and go on this road. It is these people that Wang Yicheng likes to receive most. They are used to this path. Familiar with the rules of the station. You don't need to waste your tongue. Naturally know how to check out. in fact. The caravan coming today is not an old patron. It just appeared on this road in the past two months. But they are generous. Never bargain. The postmen like these people.
The caravan soon arrived at the gate of the post. The one headed jumped out of Malaysia. Walked quickly to Wang Yicheng. Give him a silver coin at will. Said: "The king. The old rules. The best guest rooms. Give us three rooms."
Wang Yicheng looked behind him. This caravan is as usual. It's still made up of twelve people. Four people per room. Exactly three. He basically knew everyone in the caravan. Even if you can't name it. But somewhat familiar. Some people saw him. Already "the king is good. The king is good". We greeted him very enthusiastically.
If it was in the past. Wang Yicheng will certainly welcome them into the station very enthusiastically. But today. He said with embarrassment: "Oh. Shopkeeper Zhao. I'm really embarrassed. I don't know if you are coming today. A group of merchants came first in the station. They will be occupied by the room. Or you will have a few. a bit."
Shopkeeper Zhao's face changed. He said in a deep voice: "Tou'er Wang. We are old. The money has not been given to you any time. You can't hide your room without letting us live. If you don't sleep well this night, you won't be able to hurry tomorrow. what."
Wang Yicheng said with a smile on his face: "Treasurer Zhao. What is our relationship? How can I lie to you. Today is indeed a group of guests. Or else. You will know as soon as you enter the station. The first one will be there. My brother will accompany you to drink two cups at night."
Shopkeeper Zhao changed his smiling face. Said: "That's good. I'll believe you once. I'll treat you with the wine in the evening. But. These animals. You have to take care of me."
"You don't need to tell me. That's right." Wang Yicheng turned his head and shouted into the inn. "Brothers. Come out. I helped Shopkeeper Zhao unload the goods and lead the animals. Shopkeeper Zhao invites everyone to drink at night."
Except for Wang Yicheng and Li Er in Chuanyunyi. There are also seven postmen. I heard that shopkeeper Zhao invites you to drink at night. Suddenly the spirit came. Hula ran out all at once. Pull the livestock. Moving boxes to carry boxes. It's harder than the people brought by Zhao treasurer himself.
Shopkeeper Zhao gave Wang Yicheng an angry look. Said: "I only promised to invite you to drink alone. When did I invite everyone to drink. You. I just want to change my way to get my money."
Wang Yicheng was secretly proud. There will be more than just food and drink tonight. There is still a lot of money for this wine and food. Facing shopkeeper Zhao's eyes. Naturally, he is not angry at all. Hehe smiled and said: "Who is your shopkeeper Zhao. The vellus hair is thicker than my waist. Eat you. That is to help you accumulate virtue and do good."
Shopkeeper Zhao patted Wang Yicheng on the shoulder. Haha smiled. Said: "Tou'er Wang. Your mouth. Even if you are dead, you will be told to live. Yes. Don't talk nonsense. Let's work quickly. You will not be drunk for a while.
At night. Chuanyun Post is brightly lit. The hall is a place for dining. Tables and chairs in Yizhou are not yet popular. Everyone is sitting on the floor. Although eating in the same hall. The treatment is very different. Two groups of people, Wang Yicheng and Zhao shopkeeper. The cases in front of them are full of good wine and meat. And the caravan that came first. There are also six or seven people. The few cases in front of them only contained porridge and pickles.
In fact, another caravan often walked from Chuanyunyi. It's just that the leading horse shopkeeper is extremely stingy. Every time you have to bargain for half a day. Therefore, Wang Yicheng didn't classify them as regular patrons. This dinner today. Wang Yicheng brought out all the good wine and food that served the past officials in the inn. Just to be angry with the horse shopkeeper in person. Not to mention. This wool is on the sheep. Anyway, shopkeeper Zhao pays the bill. The better the food, the more expensive it is. The more he earns.
I've had three rounds of wine here. The porridge at the horse shopkeeper began to be served. The guys under the horse shopkeeper were all in a stomach of fire. But looked at the big bowl opposite to drink. Gulping meat. Everyone is greedy.
Shopkeeper Zhao took a sip of wine. He pursed his lips. Turning his head and said to Wang Yicheng: "The head of the king. As the saying goes. I rely on my parents at home. I rely on friends when we go out. We go out all the year round. There are many friends and many roads. Look at the horse shopkeeper and their dinner is too shabby Okay. Let's do it. Give them some good wine and food. The money is mine."
Wang Yicheng is going to embarrass the horse shopkeeper today. This is why even the porridge is deliberately served slowly. Let him wait there. Watching myself eating and drinking. Empty drool. I heard from the shopkeeper Zhao that he would serve them good wine and good food. Wang Yicheng was originally unwilling. But I heard that the money was paid by the shopkeeper Zhao. There was another smile on his face. It's an idiot to have money and not make money How can you not do a door-to-door business
But Wang Yicheng still played a trick. The wine they sent to the horse shopkeeper was mixed with water. Even so. The horse shopkeeper is still grateful for his kindness with a group of guys. Just don't spend his money. Just ask him to drink horse urine. He has no objection.
No words for a night. Early the next morning. The horse shopkeeper packed up their things and continued on their way. Go to the gate of the post. I saw Li Er leaning against the wall listlessly.
The shopkeeper Ma asked, "Brother Li. What's wrong with you."
Li Er didn't even lift his eyelids. Husky said with a throat, "I didn't go to bed until the third watch yesterday. I haven't woken up yet. You are on your way. It's not making you noisy.
The horse shopkeeper stretched his head and looked inside. He asked again: "I don't know if Shopkeeper Zhao has gotten up. I want to go in and say thank you."
Li Er said angrily: "You think you all look like you. I got into the eyes of money. I won't let people sleep peacefully. Shopkeeper Zhao is still asleep right now."
The horse shopkeeper listened. Right in the middle. He didn't get up. It saves you nodding your head again. Hurry up to greet the guys: "Everyone, hurry up. Get on the road. Get on the road."
Looking at the back of the horse shopkeeper and his party going away. Li Er, who had been languishing, suddenly opened his eyes. Shoot two brilliant lights. And just like two people.
Inside the inn. A postman walked up to the Yicheng Wang, who was closing his eyes in the hall. Reached out and made a cutting gesture on the neck. Asked in a low voice: "Head Zhao. Why don't you put the horse shopkeepers in their hands..."
Wang Yicheng's face sank. Said: "You have forgotten what the lord said. Killing innocent people indiscriminately. Do you want to go to a military court."
Take a cursory look at the face of this man. Same as Wang Yicheng. But the voice was clearly the voice of Shopkeeper Zhao. original. Only one night's effort. The staff and pawns in Chuanyun Post have been changed.
At noon. A fast horse galloped straight to Chuanyunyi. Arrived at the gate of the inn. The soldiers on the horse turned and jumped off. Threw the rein at "Li Er"'s hand. Said: "The military situation of eight hundred miles. One hundred thousand is in a hurry. Get your horse ready."
"Li Er" agreed to lead the horse. Reach out and make a "please" word. Said, "Brother. Go in for a drink first. Moisten your throat. It's all right immediately."
The soldier listened to him. I also feel a little thirsty. He raised his foot and entered the station. A postman had brought a bowl of cold water long ago. The soldiers took the water. Drink it all. I was about to urge to prepare the horse quickly. But it felt like the sky was spinning. He fell to the ground with a "plop".
"Wang Yicheng" didn't even look at him. Said coldly: "Drag to the back. Killed."
This soldier came from Zizhong County. So confused, he became a ghost. Liu Yan attaches great importance to agricultural mulberry. The days of farmers in Yizhou are compared to other states and counties. Relatively better. They are also extremely hardworking. An early farmer in Zizhong County found a large group of people coming from a distance. Reported to the chief in a hurry. The chief hurried to the county again. Report to Zhang Qin, magistrate of Zizhong County. Zhang Qin didn't know where these people came from. Had to hurriedly order to close the gate that had just been opened. On the one hand, they sent a quick horse to rush to the county. But where do you know. My emergency document will never reach Qianwei County.
And that team didn't have any flags. Nor did he attack Zizhong County. He just walked around the county seat very calmly. Even the crops in the fields have not been trampled on. Zhang Qin stood on the tower. Watching the dust and smoke billowing north. Confused. I don't understand who this team is.
Watching this team go further and further. Zhang Qin's mood also relaxed. Re-ordered to open the city gate. He rushed back to the county government to make up for a retreat. right here. Suddenly a team emerged silently from the south of the county seat.