Zheng Anping and others went ashore, and under the leadership of Chen Si, they walked along the winding path. There were not many pedestrians on this path, and the three of them soon arrived at the foot of Licheng, without meeting Gongzi Zhen and his party.

.Chen Si did not look for that kind of small counter-tour this time, but found a counter-tour with a tall gate next to the city gate.

Family members had already arrived at the hall. Chen Si asked for a courtyard and asked the owner to arrange a boat to Luoyang. The owner was a little embarrassed: "If we go up the river from Luoyang, I'm afraid..."

Chen Si stopped and said: "If the master's family is in difficulty, please resign!"

The host hurriedly said: "Although it is difficult, there is still some skills. I dare not deceive our guests. If my family cannot succeed in Licheng, his family will not succeed. I dare to ask our guests when we will set off."

Chen Sidao: "If you want to handle urgent matters, the sooner the better!"

The host said: "I dare to ask your distinguished guest to rest for a while and allow me to visit! I will treat my honored guest as soon as possible."

Chen Si said: "I'm so sorry, Master!" He followed his family to a courtyard. Chen Si lived in the main room, while Zheng Anping and the foreigner lived in the side rooms on both sides. When they were young, the foreigner came out, fetched water from the well, and brought it into the courtyard.

Then he went to the front and asked for wine and fruits, which were all moved into the main room. When Zheng Anping came out when he was young, he also went to the main room. The three of them tasted wine and fruits together in the room. After eating, the foreigner packed up the food and took it out.

The tools were returned to the hall, and everyone went into their rooms to rest.

At noon, the host of the reverse trip knocked on the door outside the courtyard, and a stranger came in. He went to the main room and reported: "The host is here to visit!" Chen Si said inside: "Please change your clothes!"

He came out for a while, bowed his master to the room, and said to the foreigner: "Mr. Zheng, please join us at the table!" The foreigner invited Zheng Anping, closed the door, went outside, and sat under the eaves.

The owner of the counter-tourist said: "When I visited, I saw that there were only two people left in a group that was going to Luoyang. The common people told me about my husband and that there was a little boy. The merchant said that it would be a good idea if another servant could help me with a boat.

! If you, sir, make your own boat, and behave like others, and live at your own convenience, that would be a good thing!"

Chen Sidao: "My master works hard. How much is it worth to hire a boat for yourself?"

The host of the inverse traveler said: "This boat is quite large and strong. It can withstand wind and waves. It was built by the people of Chu. It is worth a thousand coins per day. There are three boatmen and three days of food can be placed in the boat."

Chen Sidao: "If the sun is six hundred, it will be suitable!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "The Hakkas are knowledgeable. The story is six hundred years ago. Now Handan is attacked by soldiers. The soldiers are approaching. It is only a few dozen miles away. Everyone is in panic. Therefore, the price is high!"

Chen Sidao: "We are here from where we are, and the generals there are quite familiar to me, so why pay such a high price!"

The host of the counter-brigade said: "Don't dare to deceive the guests. Several armies are from Qin, and several are from Wei. The Qin people came out from Handan, and they were quite broken. The Zhao people are angry and will seek revenge on Qin. Now we are marching at Huankou.

There will be a big move. Li may not be safe!"

Although Chen Si and Zheng Anping were shocked in their hearts, they did not show it on their faces and said: "Li and Ji are looking at each other from a distance. The Zhao army would rather attack Li Hu than attack Ji!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "The guest doesn't know something. Zhao wants to conquer Li's boat, thinking it is a tool to attack several countries. He has sent people to stay in Li. He must bribe Zhao's envoys so that the boat can be taken out."

Chen Sidao: "You can't bribe someone with more than ten coins, how can you give them a thousand coins!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "No, no, the Zhao people will have to ask for a hundred coins to get through. Since the Hakkas say this, the common people abandon the mediator's fee and ignore the mediator's fee, eight hundred a day, is that okay?"

Chen Sidao: "Seven hundred a day, the master should not be stingy!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "Good, seven hundred a day! On the same day, please sir, go to the river, and the money and boat will be clear!"

Chen Sidao: "I would like to see the boatmen and merchants!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "Sir, please wait a moment! I'll go and invite you."

Chen Sidao: "I would like to visit you!"

The inverse traveler said: "How dare you work, Mr. Labor!"

Chen Sidao: "What harm is there in visiting the Lord in his hometown!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "Let me pass!" When I was young, he reported back: "Both gentlemen are here for a visit!"

Chen Si hurriedly came out to greet him, feeling uneasy again. Both of them greeted him frequently. Chen Si invited him to the hall and sat down separately for guests and hosts. Chen Si said: "I have just arrived in Guixiang. I dare to pay homage to my colleagues and find a meal. How dare I work in a big way?"

Come in person!”

The business owner said: "I heard from the traveler that he respects his guests, how can he be negligent? Dare to ask what business he is doing? Sooner or later he will obey!"

Chen Sidao: "I am a common man, but I have no expertise, but I do it according to the Lord's orders. Now I am going to Luoyang, but I have got cinnabar and salt ear."

The merchant said: "What you see on Guidong Road is indeed extraordinary. The best cinnabar is built in Shu; and the salt comes from Anyi Salt Pond. Both of them are from Qin and have little access to China. It is really a big deal that Guidong Road can connect with Qin."

Eyes!"

Chen Sidao: "I don't dare to say anything. But my Lord ordered me to do so, so I dare not say anything."

The merchant said: "Would you like to hear where the proceeds should be sold? If the price is worth it, we are also willing to share a piece of the soup!"

Chen Sidao: "The master is doing this, so how can I get the details? Maybe he will send it directly to Handan."

The merchant was surprised and said: "Send it directly to Handan? Isn't this your honorable guest?"

Chen Sidao: "Go out from here and transport goods to Handan. This is the master's order!"

The host of the counter-tourist said: "The people who live in these houses are from Qin, and they come from Handan. So I got it."

The merchant suddenly realized and said: "Guidong has big hands and eyes, which is beyond the reach of common people." When countries are fighting, even if they are fighting with swords and swords, the only thing they are fighting for is their interests. If there are enough interests, there will be no peace, and they have to fight to the death.

? This wealthy businessman who suddenly appeared was probably going to Luoyang to prepare passage money for the Qin army! When he thought about it, he naturally couldn't ask any more.

Chen Sidao said: "I have just arrived above to pay homage to my colleagues. I would like to be recommended by the merchant!" Then he turned to the owner of the boat and said: "This boat must be in good condition. I would like to go and take a look at it."

The two excused themselves for a while, but Chen Si refused again and again before agreeing. They agreed to go to the river to inspect the boats first, and then meet up with their fellow travelers at an adverse trip.

Several people came out, leaving the young master alone to look after the house (because he had been out in Li and was afraid of being recognized). Chen Si and Zheng Anping went one behind the other and followed the boat owner to the river first.

Licheng is located between the branches of the Yellow River, but in order to avoid the overflow of the Yellow River, it is two or three miles offshore. There are many shops of various sizes around the city, but there are not many shops on the side of the river. They are only paved with stones on the river beach.

Roads lead to various docks. The roads on the river beach are muddy and difficult to approach. There are many bearers on the edge of the city who have prepared beds and are waiting for business. - Seeing people with status want to board the ship, can these bearers be used?

The husband carried it over.

The boatman pointed to a tall boat channel: "Mr. Danri's boat is there."

Chen Si then asked: "I would like to have three beds. How much is the price?"

Someone came over immediately and said: "I don't dare to pay two prices, the bed is five yuan each."

Chen Si knew that this was the leader of the carriers, so he said: "The three of us will go forward to the big boat." Zheng Anping took out fifteen coins, and the boat owner hurriedly said: "That's reasonable, and the guests will pay for it!"

Chen Sidao: "Tipping is not a good thing! But if you work hard, you will benefit a lot."

The captain said humbly: "I will not be lazy."

The so-called sitting bed is actually a large wooden board or bamboo board, which is fixed on two bamboo poles with hemp, bamboo strips and other materials. It is somewhat like a sliding pole, but it is far less comfortable. Guests have to sit on the wooden board to maintain balance; four people

Lifting is not performed on the shoulders, only hands are lowered. The legs of the person being lifted are not high off the ground. If the legs are long, you have to shrink your feet intentionally to avoid getting mud. However, the river beach is indeed too muddy, and the person is naked.

It is very difficult to walk on it with your feet. Although it is paved with stones, it is much better to have someone to carry it.

The three people were carried to the pier and put down the bed. Chen Si and Zheng Anping found that these bearers were very professional. They strictly separated the path where they stood from the path leading to the ship's gangplank. The guests got off the bed.

, as long as you walk forward, you will not be disturbed by the sludge. This surprised the two of them: Who designed all this, and was it strictly followed by everyone?

The captain let the two people onto the boat and asked the bearer to wait for a while. They would have to ride back later. The captain introduced Chen Si to the facilities on the boat and the prepared materials; Zheng Anping looked around and found nothing suspicious.

Chen Si also chatted with the boatmen and confirmed that they were the real boatmen. After a while, the three people got off the boat. The bearers waiting on both sides of the gangplank came up. The boat owner gave the money back first, saying that he did not have it.

In order to take advantage, Chen Sigong handed over his hand to express his gratitude!

Back at the edge of the city, the boat owner took the two of them to a Nilu shop. This Nilu shop was actually a carriage and horse shop. The strong smell of sweat and the smell of animals mixed together, making the local air very polluted. After arriving here, Chen Si and Zheng

Anping felt relieved. Those who lived in such a place were usually small-time long-distance businessmen, and no one else could live there. The business owner, amidst the sour odor and noise, moved his fellow business travelers one by one.

Introduction. Chen Si met everyone one by one, and then announced that he would treat everyone to dinner tonight. Everyone must appreciate it so that he can take care of him on the road in the future. Since I am not familiar with the place, please designate a restaurant. The merchant expressed his gratitude on everyone's behalf.

Then he said: "How about we go to Majia Restaurant?" Everyone cheered!

Chen Si asked someone to take him to Majia Restaurant to reserve a table, but the business owner asked the boat owner to do it for him. So the three of them went to Majia Restaurant not far away. It was a small restaurant with three or five people inside.

There was a large open space behind the room, but the merchants may have taken a fancy to this open space, which was enough to accommodate them.

After seeing how Chen Si and Zheng Anping were dressed, and being recommended by the boat owner, the owner of the wine shop immediately agreed. Chen Si paid the deposit. Although it was already afternoon, the owner of the wine shop ordered his family to quickly go to the city to buy fish, meat, chicken, duck, as well as fruits and vegetables. Chen Si

4. Say goodbye and go back to your reverse journey first. I will treat you when the time comes.

Returning to the Nilu, the three people quickly gathered together and discussed: "If the Zhao people conquer Li Zhizhou to attack, what can they do?"

Although Young Master Yiren consciously sat outside as a boy, he did not miss the discussions inside. He had lived in the State of Zhao for half a year and had a little understanding of the people of the State of Zhao. When he asked about it, he said: "Zhao people have loyalty first.

, You must not use force. But you should make friends widely and think about it. If you treat things harmoniously, it will take a few days."

Zheng Anping said: "If we attack several people after a few days, why not be too late? Soldiers are valued for their speed, incorruptibility, and brave generals. How can you be ignorant?"
Chapter completed!