the next day.

Japan and China.

After Zhao Gao finished handling his affairs, he came to the posthouse to find Bai Zhong. Then the two of them left Xianyang and went to a valley northwest of Xianyang.

There is a large pasture here. Before you even get close, you can already see acres of sheep and countless war horses.

"This place is called the Tibetan Army Valley. The person I want to recommend to the general is in the pasture."

Zhao Gao explained.

Bai Zhong asked: "Is the person who herds horses and sheep a businessman?"

Zhao Gao nodded and said: "Although he is a businessman, he is also a friend worth making friends with."

In this era, the status of businessmen was not high.

After the Shang Dynasty's reform, the Qin State severely cracked down on commerce and improved the status of agriculture. As a result, the status of merchants was even lower.

But there are exceptions, such as Lu Buwei.

In addition, there are also people in monopoly positions who enjoy political preferential treatment in the Qin State, such as the livestock king Wu Shiluo and the widow Qing who monopolizes cinnabar and mercury.

Seeing the pasture in front of him, Bai Zhong thought to himself, if Zhao Gao wanted to introduce him to someone he knew, wouldn't it be Wushi Luo?

Soon they passed the ranch gate.

Zhao Gao was also worried that Bai Zhong would look down on the merchants and continued: "Although the status of merchants is low, it does not mean that they are useless. For example, this ranch provides more than 80% of the war horses and other cattle and sheep for our army."

Hearing his description, Bai Zhong felt that this businessman looked more and more like Wushi Luo.

"Ling Zhao, I've finally been waiting for you to come!"

At this time, a tall middle-aged man came towards them. When he saw Bai Zhong next to Zhao Gao, he asked curiously: "Who is this little brother?"

Zhao Gao introduced: "General Bai, this is the owner of the ranch, named Wu Luo. General Bai killed 109 enemies. This matter has spread almost throughout Xianyang. Wu Zhuang should have heard of it, right?"

He was indeed Wushi Luo, and Bai Zhong thought to himself that he was right.

"Wuluo, meet General Bai!"

Of course Wu Luo had heard about Bai Zhong. He stood under the horses of the two men, bowed very respectfully, and then invited them into the ranch house.

He entertained Bai Zhong and Zhao Gao very warmly and respectfully, and had two sheep slaughtered and brought in for roasting, as well as other food and drink, especially wine.

Because wine requires grain, the Qin State has very strict restrictions on wine. Generally, it can only be drunk on special festivals.

No one knows about drinking here, and neither Zhao Gao nor Wu Luo care.

Bai Zhong took a sip and found it too unpleasant, so he put it aside.

"Wu Zhuangshi often said, let me introduce some young talents to you. I took the time to bring General Bai here today."

Zhao Gao was a little drunk, so he put down his wine glass and said slowly.

Wu Tuo raised his hands and saluted Zhao Gao, saying: "Thank you so much for the introduction by Zhao Fuling. I have heard about General Bai a long time ago and I admire him very much. I can finally meet him today. Even if I die now, I will be satisfied."

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Of course Bai Zhong would not let him die, and said with a smile: "Wu Zhuangshi is over-reputed, I just have better luck."

Zhao Gao added: "General Bai Bai has just arrived in Xianyang and is not familiar with the place. He is still living in the guest house of the post house."

There was another profound meaning to this sentence. Wu Luo was also a shrewd man, so he understood it immediately and said: "I still have a mansion in Xianyang City. General Bai doesn't mind it, so I will give it to the general."

At this time, Bai Zhong finally understood the reason why Zhao Gao brought him to the ranch.

Ying Zheng asked Zhao Gao to prepare a mansion for him, and Zhao Gao turned around and handed the matter over to Wu Luo.

The mansion was settled by Wu Luo, and Zhao Gao did not know how much benefit he could get from it. He was truly worthy of Zhao Gao.

Bai Zhong could also see that Zhao Gao and Wu Luo had a good relationship.

As a businessman, although he received special treatment from Ying Zheng, his status was still low. Wu Luo wanted to continue to climb up through Zhao Gao and gain some social status.

Bai Zhong believed that he was not the first person brought to the ranch by Zhao Gao, and he would not be the last one.

Zhao Gao can get some benefits by taking people to the ranch.

By paying some money, Wuluo could get to know many nobles, ministers, and even generals in Xianyang, and they would benefit from each other.

Seeing Bai Zhong thinking deeply and not speaking, Zhao Gao first said: "Is it the mansion on Dongba Street?"

"Exactly this!"

"The location there is good. Since Wu Zhuangshi is interested, General Bai Bai will take it over!"

Zhao Gao opened his mouth to remind.

Bai Zhong came to his senses and asked, "Isn't this inappropriate?"

Qin's punishment for corruption and bribery is still very strong.

"This is my meeting gift to the general, it's okay!"

Wu Luo knew Bai Zhong's concerns.

When Zhao Gao saw this, he waved his hand and said, "Okay, we'll talk about this later. Let's eat and drink first."

If Bai Zhong were allowed to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, he would be more excited than anyone else.

But sitting here socializing, he was somewhat uncomfortable.

In the afternoon of that day, when the entertainment was almost over, Zhao Gao proposed to go back.

Before leaving, Wuluo pulled Zhao Gao aside, whispered a few words quietly, and then sent them out of the pasture.

"General Bai, what do you think of this ranch?"

Zhao Gao asked, still unfinished.

Bai Zhong said: "The pasture has beautiful mountains and clear waters, surrounded by mountains on both sides. There are thousands of hectares of flat land in the valley, and the water and soil are fertile. It is most suitable for grazing horses and sheep."

Zhao Gao agreed: "General Bai has unique insights."

"Would Wuluo want to talk to Zhao Fuling about the mansion just now?"

Bai Zhong could guess what they wanted to do, and added: "It's not so good to take the merchant's money."

Zhao Gao smiled and said: "I knew General Bai would think so. I am a person close to the king. Every move I make cannot escape the eyes and ears of the king in Xianyang. I asked Wuluo for the mansion, but the money still belongs to the young master or the young master.

The king gave it to Zhisu Neishi, and the king said that he would take over the Iron Eagle Rui Shi as soon as General Bai moved out of the guest house, which meant that he would move out as soon as possible."

"It takes a lot of time to find land to build a mansion. Your Majesty also has a good impression of Wuluo. Wouldn't it be faster if I just ask him for it?"

He often followed Ying Zheng, and he was already very good at figuring out Ying Zheng's thoughts. He added: "I will go back and tell the king later that General Bai can move in without worries. Besides, Wu Luo may not dare to ask for the king's money."

Shaofu and Zhisu Neishi are both departments in charge of finance.

Whether in later generations or now, Bai Zhong has never experienced officialdom, and not many people even understand officialdom.

Hearing what Zhao Gao said, he felt that it was also a matter of knowledge to survive in the officialdom. As a general, he could not keep fighting on the battlefield, and he would inevitably have to survive in the officialdom in the future.

I gained some knowledge today!

"Thank you, Zhao Fuling, for the tip!"

As Bai Zhong said this, he was thinking that Zhao Gao was better at playing these tricks.

Zhao Gao waved his hand to show that Bai Zhong was polite, and then said: "General Bai has just arrived in Xianyang and has no connections. The only people he knows are the king and me, as well as Wang Jian and other generals. Let me give you a suggestion, start with businessmen to expand yourself."

Wu Luo has already gotten to know her, and if there is a chance, she can also get to know Widow Qing."

He took a fancy to Bai Zhong's potential, and now he can improve it as much as possible.

Bai Zhong really didn't understand Xianyang and asked, "Is the widow Qing also in Xianyang?"

Widow Qing is from Bashu, so she should be in Shu.

"always there!"

Zhao Gao pretended to be mysterious and said: "You will have the opportunity to meet in the future."

After returning to Xianyang, they separated.

Not long after Bai Zhong returned to the guest house, someone from Wuluo brought over a piece of wood, which was the title deed of the mansion.
Chapter completed!