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    After saying goodbye to the three heroes of the Ruan family and walking for a while, Chao Yong remembered that he only knew the general direction but didn't know how to go, so he had to ask: "How many miles is it to Tokyo from here?"

    Chao San shook his head and said: "I am only familiar with the Jingdong area, but I have never been to Tokyo. I only heard people say it is about a thousand miles away."

    If you walk a thousand miles, it will take twenty days to go back and forth, but you will miss your trip to Tai'an Prefecture.

    "Where can I buy a fast horse?"

    "Young Master, let's talk about fast horses, even slave horses are not always available. Shi Jingtang ceded Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures to Liao Gou, and after Xixia rebelled, the Song Dynasty had no place to raise horses. Imperial Horses  None of the five members of the army may have a horse. There are only stupid donkeys and mules in the Jeju horse market, but there are only a few horses sold when horse dealers come from the north, but good horses are also available.  Most of them are bought by the prefectures in the north along the way, but our Jingdong is a rare good horse, but the owner spent a lot of effort and traveled to Jeju for more than ten times to buy it. The owner wants to ride a horse, so why don't we go back to the village.  Go get it and save yourself a trip."

    Chao Yong also knew about the young horses of the Song Dynasty before, but he didn't expect that even the horse market was so depressed. After thinking about it, if he returned to the village, if his mother knew that she was going to pull a tooth from the tiger's mouth in Tokyo, it would be difficult to make the trip, so he had to say: "Anyway, we have to go to the tiger's mouth."  So I went to Jeju to try my luck, and if it didn¡¯t work out for me, I bought them in the prefectures along the way.¡±

    There was no conversation all the way. When they arrived at Jeju City at noon the next day, the horse market was outside the city. From a distance, they could hear horses neighing and donkeys braying.

    Although Chao San is used to traveling all over the country, he still has a young man's nature. When he heard the horse's neighing, he said with joy: "It's good luck for the young owner of the village. Listening to the neighing of this horse, it must be a good horse from the north, and there are quite a lot of it. This happened."  But it¡¯s here.¡±

    Chao Yong is also very happy. If he can buy a good horse, the trip to Tokyo will be much faster. At the same time, he can also develop a tacit understanding early and have a good helper in the future.

    The two of them walked quickly and arrived at the horse market. Ignoring the pungent stench, they walked to the crowded place.

    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen such a magnificent horse, but the asking price is a bit high.¡±

    "Yes, ordinary horses only cost 20 guan each, but the Zhuozhou people asked for 50 guan, but they are worth the money. These horses are rare and sacred horses. They are selling them from Khitan again with their heads high.  Come on, it¡¯s inevitable to ask for a higher price.¡±

    In order to maintain its advantage on the battlefield, the Liao State banned the trafficking of war horses to the Song Dynasty, while the Song Dynasty treated cross-border horse traders very favorably. Not only did they not impose taxes on the trafficked horses, but the border soldiers also turned a blind eye to other items that the horse traders brought with them.  With one eye closed, they were encouraged to sell horses to the Song Dynasty.

    After a while of effort, the two of them squeezed to the front.  I saw a dozen good horses tied there, including green horses, purple horses, red rabbits, black horses, and yellow horses. Several of them were not inferior to Chao Gai's horse.

    Chao Yong only glanced at one of the black horses, and he took a fancy to one of the black horses. The horse's body was like black satin, shiny, and its limbs, joints and tendons were well developed. When standing, other horses also gave way to the horse.  As if leading the way.

    Chao San is interested in a yellow gelding. Although it is not as handsome as the black gelding, it is still a rare and good horse.

    After the two of them picked the horses, Chao San said, "How much will the Wu Hao and Huang Hao horses cost?"

    The horse dealer spoke with a Northland accent and said: "This black-collared horse is a top horse. Even in the Northland, it can be said to be one of the best horses in a thousand miles. It actually costs one hundred guan, and the other horses are all fifty guan."  ¡±

    Chao San said: "On weekdays, good horses in the North are only sold for thirty guan. Is your price too high?"

    "Your Majesty, I don't know. The war between Liao and Dajin is tense now. The trafficking of horses is strictly prohibited in the country. There are soldiers checking everywhere. We risk losing our heads this way. We will have to hide for a while when we go back. No way.  Don¡¯t ask for high prices. Moreover, these horses are only the best in the Liao Kingdom.¡±

    "Having said that, the asking price is still a bit high, one hundred guan for two horses."

    The horse dealer obviously wanted to do this business. After all, he had come a long way, the money had been exhausted, and both the horse and the horse had to eat and drink.  After thinking about it for a moment, he said: "Guest, wait a moment, my eldest brother still has to make the decision on this matter."

    After saying that, he ran to the pergola in the distance.  Not long after, he saw him walking out followed by a man with red hair and a yellow beard.

    Chao Yong took a closer look at the man. Although he was thin and thick-boned, he looked extraordinary.  It reminds me that the golden retriever Duan Jingzhu from Liangshan was the culprit who caused Chao Gai to attack Zengtou City and die from an arrow.

    Under the leadership of the horse dealer, Duan Jingzhu walked up to the two of them, clasped his fists and said: "You two gentlemen are very polite. It is indeed not easy for me to wait for this trip. If it were in the past, it would have cost thirty guan. But now in the Liao Kingdom  The interrogation was intense. We took all the trails, but we encountered a Khitan man interrogating us on the way. A brother risked his life to entangle the Khitan people, and we were able to leave.?.  I think you two are also sincere in buying horses. If you can pay one hundred and twenty guan, those two horses will be yours. Otherwise, we would rather send the horses to the palace of King Chao Tian in Dongxi Village to try our luck. I just  I heard that he was a man who liked to show off his horses and guns, and was also generous with his wealth. He often came to this horse market to watch horses.  "

    When Chao San heard this, he smiled proudly and said, "Then you don't have to travel far. King Chao Tian is the owner of my village, and this is the young owner of my village."

    Duan Jingzhu had already seen that Chao San was just a servant, and Chao Yong was the master who paid the money. However, he did not expect that Chao Yong was the prince of Chao Tian. He hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Young Master is laughing at me, Duan Jingzhu is wise.  I don't know Taishan. Duan Jingzhu has just come to Jeju. He hasn't had time to go to Tianwangzhuang to pay a visit. He also invited the young master of the village, Haihan. This horse met Master Ming today. I don't want more. One hundred strings, two.  The horses all belong to the young owner."

    When businessmen in the world of martial arts arrive in Jeju, they usually go to Chao Gaizhuang to submit their posts in exchange for Chao Gai¡¯s mark, so as to ensure that there will be no gangsters to harass Jeju.

    This is not a forced matter, it is entirely voluntary. Business people can save a lot of trouble by spending some money. Local idlers who have no money can also go to Chao Gaizhuang to get some, and there is no need to harass merchants or come to the government.  It saves a lot of trouble. It can be said to be an unspoken rule in ancient times.

    Chao Yong also knew some of the inside story, and knew that Duan Jingzhu's extra twenty taels was meant to pay protection money. He shook his head and said: "You are also making a living on the edge of the knife. This time you have lost another brother, so I will waive the invitation."  According to what you said before, I will buy these two horses for one hundred and twenty dollars. Chao San, take the money."

    Duan Jingzhu still wanted to refuse, but when he saw that Chao Yong really wanted to confiscate the money, he accepted it with peace of mind, clasped his fists and said: "Young Master is so generous. I would like to thank you on behalf of all my brothers. If Young Master doesn't dislike it,  I then had the original harness installed."

    Chao Yong bought the horse just for the purpose, and he didn't pay much attention to it. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Thank you very much, brother Duan. I have no respect. How about I treat you to a few glasses of wine?"

    Duan Jingzhu hesitated for a moment, looked at the crowd around him, and thought about it, he would not have to worry about selling the rest. Moreover, Chao Tianwang was famous in Jingdong, and he had established a friendship with Chao Yong. It would be much easier to travel to Jingdong in the future.

    Thinking of this, Duan Jingzhu called a horse dealer, gave some instructions, and then went into the city to have a drink with Chao Yong.

    Chao San was familiar with Jeju, so he led the two of them to sit down in a large restaurant. After a few bowls of wine, the two of them felt that they had lost all their vitality.

    Chao Yong said: "I wonder where my brother always sells horses?"

    "We are not afraid of jokes, but our brothers are different from ordinary horse dealers. The horses we sell are all good horses stolen from the Khitan horse farm. After that, we will go all the way south. If the Khitan people investigate closely, they will issue an ultimatum to Hebei Province for investigation.  We will sell them to Jingdong. If the inspection is not strict, we will sell them in Hebei. I am not boasting. I am as good as the Khitan people who grew up on horses, so I dare to do so.  Extracting teeth from a tiger¡¯s mouth is the only business in the north.¡±

    After several bowls of wine, Duan Jingzhu also discovered that Chao Yong was not as pretentious as the powerful young men from all over the country he had seen before. He was also a courteous and virtuous corporal to someone like him, so he told the truth.

    "Brother, you are so capable and courageous. Chao Yong gives you a bowl."

    Chao Gai was a man of righteousness and wealth, and his reputation was born from a pair of fists. He could be said to be powerful in Jingdong, so friends in the world were willing to visit him in exchange for his protection in Jingdong. He could be said to be a tycoon in the world.  However, the activities of flying over eaves and climbing walls, jumping over fences and cheating horses are popular in the world, and are looked down upon by others. Therefore, Duan Jingzhu did not dare to take the initiative to go to Chao Gai to pay respects, for fear of causing Chao Gai's displeasure.

    Hearing Chao Yong's praise, Duan Jingzhu was flattered and raised his bowl, drank it all in one gulp, and said: "It's a trivial trick, it's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning. I came all the way south and heard people in the world say that this Jingdong  There is King Chao who is generous in his righteousness and wealth, and has a pair of iron fists that are invincible in Jingdong. There is also Song Gongming, who specializes in rescuing people in times of crisis, but unfortunately he works as a minor official in the government. "

    In the middle of Water Margin, Duan Jingzhu was suspected of conspiring with Song Jiang to kill Chao Gai, but Chao Yong did not want to talk to Duan Jingzhu about Song Jiang. He smiled and said: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Previously, I heard that the Liao Kingdom was fighting against the Jin Kingdom, but I didn't know  How is it now?"

    "The Kingdom of Jin was founded by the Nvzhi people in the north. The leader was Wanyan Aguda. At first, the army only had 2,500 people. Later, they fought more and more, and captured many places. At Dagong, they were defeated with 20,000 troops.  The Liao State had an army of 700,000. Therefore, it is said that if there are less than 10,000 women, the Liao State will be invincible.  With strong troops and strong horses, I almost conquered the western Liaoning area in the past few years. I saw a female straight person in the north. They were wild and untamable by nature. When fighting, they risked their lives and often suffered injuries. I am afraid that it won't take long for another one to appear in the north of the Song Dynasty.  A land of tigers and wolves.¡±

    Chao Yong originallySince Duan Jingzhu was only familiar with the geography of the north and was able to buy war horses that were in short supply in the Song Dynasty, I didn't expect him to be so knowledgeable.

    "What my brother is saying is that the Khitan people have been in the country for a long time. They yearn for the prosperity of our dynasty and learn from our Han people's etiquette and culture. However, they have lost a lot of their wildness. In recent years, the border has become much calmer. If it were the Jin Kingdom, the people on the border would  I'm afraid there will be more suffering. It's a pity that those who are high up in the court are not as far-sighted as you and me. They decided on the strategy of uniting the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty, and they also tried to take advantage of the opportunity to take back the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture, but they didn't know that they would lose more in the future.  If you drive the tiger away and devour the wolf, you will suffer its consequences in the long run.¡±

    Duan Jingzhu also looked at Chao Yong in astonishment. He only knew the benefits of keeping the Liao Kingdom after seeing the ferocity of female straight people.  Unexpectedly, Chao Yong, who was seventeen or eighteen years old, could deduce so many things just based on what he heard.  However, the alliance with the Jin Dynasty to destroy the Liao Dynasty shocked him even more. He did not expect that the Song Dynasty, which was full of talents, would actually make such a reckless strategy.

    Duan Jingzhu knew that the Nvzhi people regarded human life as nothing, and that the Liao Kingdom was destroyed only a few years ago. He did not want to leave his life and death to the Nvzhi people. He had planned to move to the Song Kingdom, but he did not expect that the Song Kingdom actually wanted to form an alliance with the Jin Kingdom to attack the Liao Kingdom.  .  The Jin State was unstoppable in attacking the Liao State. In the past battles between the Song State and the Liao State, they always lost more than they won. When the time comes, the Jin State will inevitably see through the reality of the Song State and will inevitably covet it.

    "Song State wants to form an alliance with Jin State to attack Liao State?"

    Chao Yong learned about the maritime alliance from later history. The two countries should have begun to contact each other and have not yet formally formed an alliance.  In the Song Dynasty, people discussed politics relatively freely, but because Chao Gaizhuang was full of people from all walks of life, few people cared about the political affairs of the court. Therefore, Chao Yong did not know whether the alliance had spread.

    Chao Yong pretended to be mysterious and said with a smile: "We will definitely form an alliance in a year and a half. You will know then."

    Duan Jingzhu saw that Chao Yong was unwilling to say more, so he stopped asking.  However, he was ready to move south, and he saw that Chao Yong had a lot of knowledge and seemed to have a wide range of paths. He was also interested in making friends, and his words were full of flattery.

    Chao Yong ate a few more bowls and said: "My little brother loves horses and is willing to buy some horses at a high price. But this time I have something to do when I go out and I don't have a lot of money with me. Otherwise, I will lose all my brother's horses."  I bought it. After three months, no matter how many horses my brother sells from the north, I am willing to buy them for fifty pounds a piece. What do you think?"

    Duan Jingzhu felt that Chao Yong had a broad path, and his determination to make friends became more determined. He smiled and said: "Brother Yong saves us from running around selling, so I have to be wise. If I get horses in the future, I will definitely send them all.  No matter how difficult the journey is, the price will be based on the market price, which is thirty guan per horse."

    Chao Yong took out a bronze medal with the character Chao engraved on it and said with a smile, "This is my dad's number plate. It will be more convenient for my brother to walk on Jingdong ground with it."

    Duan Jingzhu often traveled around the world and had heard of Chao Gai's mark.  Jianghu invitations are exchanged for wooden tokens with a date written on them, which will become invalid upon expiration.  Chao Gai's men travel around the world holding iron medals, but the bronze medals represent Chao Gai himself.

    When Duan Jingzhu saw that what Chao Yong took out was actually the Chao Gai bronze medal, he couldn't help but be surprised and said: "I dare not use the bronze medal of the King of Heaven, so I ask Brother Yong to keep it."

    Chao Yong took Duan Jingzhu¡¯s hand, put the bronze medal in Duan Jingzhu¡¯s hand, and said with a smile: ¡°You and I hit it off as soon as we saw it, brother, just keep it.¡±

    Duan Jingzhu has been traveling around the world for many years, but he has never been treated so favorably by someone. Looking at Corporal Chao Yong, he also had the idea of ????going to be a scholar and die for his confidant.
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