After the banquet, the other stewards of the six surnames left one after another. Gao Bufan and Lu Sanlang moved to the side hall to continue tasting tea. Although the side hall was much smaller than the main hall, it was more elegantly decorated and antique, and even had bookshelves specially placed.

And desk, study room four are prepared

Bao, it is probably used for guests to dance and write while having a banquet. The service is not ordinary attentive, and the side hall is open on both sides. The windows are bright and clean, and the sight is excellent. It is undoubtedly a good place to enjoy snow and plum blossoms. It is strange to be here.

It's actually quite warm.

Gao Bufan and Lu Sanlang sat across from each other, with light smoke curling up from the small red clay stove. The latter poured the crushed tea leaves into the teapot and boiled them. His technique was skillful and elegant. He obviously made tea often, but Gao Bufan was not familiar with it.

I really don’t catch a cold when I make tea, because I

The tea that comes out is too thick and bitter. It doesn’t have the fragrance and lasting fragrance of green tea, nor does it have the sweet and refreshing taste of black tea. In terms of ornamental value, each has its own merits. Moreover, making tea is too troublesome, with too many processes and only tools.

There are no less than a dozen kinds.

Of course, brewing tea is not popular yet. Even among the upper class, they are still at the stage of making tea cakes. They grind the tea leaves into powder, boil them, and then drink the residue together. Everyone drinks it this way. Gao Bufan also

We can only do as the locals do.

While receiving a cup of strong tea from Lu Sanlang, Gao Bufan lightly tapped the floor with his feet, making a thumping sound, and asked curiously: "Is it empty down there?"

Lu Sanlang smiled and said: "Brother Gao is really observant. There is a hot water pool below. Injecting hot water into it continuously can make the room as warm as spring."

Gao Bufan suddenly said: "So that's the case, the cost will certainly not be low."

"Those who can come here to entertain guests can certainly afford it."

Gao Bufan nodded: "That's right, the wool comes from the sheep. Fortunately, Brother Lu is the host today, so the wool cannot be shaved on the head."

Lu Sanlang laughed dumbly and said: "Brother Gao's words are always so eccentric, and I can't refute it. It doesn't matter, I just shaved off my wool for once today." After saying this, the two looked at each other and smiled.

"By the way, have you chosen Brother Gao's racecourse?" Lu Sanlang asked with a smile.

"It's settled. It's in Yuyi Town, just north of Zhuo County. As Brother Lu said, it has abundant water and lush grass. It is indeed a good place to raise horses." Gao Bufan nodded and replied.

"Then I really have to congratulate Brother Gao." Lu Sanlang said with an envious look on his face. This expression was not fake, he was really envious, very envious.

In fact, Lu Sanlang had coveted the grassland in Yuyi Town for a long time, but it was occupied by the Xi people, so he couldn't do it. The reason why he recommended it to Gao Bufan was not out of kindness, he just wanted to test Gao Bufan's ability.

As for whether Gao Bufan succeeded in the end, he didn't care. There was no loss for him anyway. Unexpectedly, Gao Bufan easily took over the land in just one month, which really surprised him.

Therefore, Lu Sanlang immediately decided to increase his "investment" in Gao Bufan. For a high-quality stock with unlimited potential, the sooner you invest, the more you invest, the greater the return. Lu Sanlang, as the general agent of Fan Yang Lu's

People naturally have a sharp and cunning eye, and their attacks are quick and accurate, which is why today's dinner happened.

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "I have to thank Brother Lu for the recommendation. If it weren't for Brother Lu, I wouldn't even know where Yuyi Town is."

Lu Sanlang shook his head three times and said: "Don't be afraid to speak out. There are many people who know Yuyi Town. As long as Brother Gao inquires, you can find out. Moreover, who among the local racecourses in Zhuo County doesn't covet Yuyi Town? It's just that the land is watery.

The grass is rich and luxuriant, but it is located outside the fortress and occupied by the Xi people, so everyone has no way to take it. Brother Gao can take it down. That is your own ability, Brother Gao. I really admire you very much. Brother Gao is always able to do what others want.

cannot."

Gao Bufan smiled calmly: "Brother Lu is overly praised. It's just luck. It happened that there was a plague there, and the people who were criticizing him were scared away. It saved a lot of trouble."

Lu Sanlang said with emotion: "Luck is also a kind of strength. What's more, Brother Gao doesn't just rely on luck. Didn't you extinguish the plague in the Harry Department? Maybe this is God's reward for Brother Gao."

Gao Bufan shrugged and said, "Maybe!"

"By the way, when will Brother Gao plan to start building a racecourse? I may be able to help you." Lu Sanlang asked enthusiastically.

Hearing this, Gao Bufan smiled and said: "It has already started a few days ago. With the help of the Harry Department, there is no shortage of manpower, but there is some lack of materials. If Brother Lu can help, that would be great."

Lu Sanlang immediately said generously: "No problem, what materials are still missing? Brother Gao just needs to make a list and make sure that I will cover it all. By the way, the people in the Ha tribe must be wild people. Maybe they can do some hard work."

, but building a house is definitely

No, I think it would be better to find specialized craftsmen. I happen to know a few skilled craftsmen. They all have their own construction teams and can cover all the materials. If Brother Gao is interested, I can be one of them.

."

Gao Bufan couldn't help but feel moved when he heard this. It would be better if he contracted this project and could do it himself. Wei Zheng only had to supervise the work from the side. After all, Old Wei was not a professional. If he wanted to build a racecourse, Old Wei would definitely do it.

He had to find the engineering team himself, so it would be better to leave it to Lu Sanlang to save the trouble, so he said: "Then I'll trouble Brother Lu."

Lu Sanlang said with a smile: "It's not troublesome, it's just a business. Don't be afraid to speak frankly. Our Lu family also has a stake in the construction team of the great craftsman, so I'm like building a business for my own family."

Big business, why not do it?"

Hearing this, Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Brother Lu is really good at calculating, so I can rest assured and leave the matter of building the racecourse to Brother Lu. However, I don't have much capital, so I have to save money and work well, otherwise I won't be able to do it by then."

I blame you for being an old man."

Lu Sanlang smiled casually and said: "Brother Gao, don't worry, I can't guarantee anything else, but the work is definitely the best, and the cost is definitely the lowest in Zhuo County. If Brother Gao really can't afford that much money, why not?"

You can pay the debt first and pay it when it's convenient. I absolutely trust Brother Gao's character."

Gao Bufan hurriedly said: "It's just a joke. It's a rule to get paid for work. How can we owe it? Let's do this. I'll give it a try. The budget is about 20,000 taels of silver. If it's more, it'll be gone. Lu

Brother, you can figure it out yourself."

When Lu Sanlang heard this, he knew that Gao Bufan didn't want to owe him too many favors, so he smiled and said: "Okay, twenty thousand taels is enough. If we didn't consider the location of Yuyi Town to strengthen security measures, about ten thousand taels would be enough."

Gao Bufan felt relieved after hearing this. Lu Sanlang was obviously knowledgeable. He knew what he wanted without reminding him. The key was safety. He nodded and said: "Then there is Brother Lao Lu. I will send someone to talk to you later."

Brother Lu contacted us to discuss the details. His name is Wei Zheng. From now on, he will be responsible for all affairs at the racecourse. If you have anything to discuss with him, you can just come to him. I really don’t have much to do."

Lu Sanlang nodded in praise.

The two drank tea and chatted for a while. Lu Sanlang suddenly woke up from something and asked: "Mrs. Dou, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, has passed away. Now a mourning hall has been set up for mourning. Would Brother Gao want to go to the mourning hall to express his condolences?"

Gao Bufan was stunned for a moment. He heard Li Yuan mention that Dou was seriously ill a few days ago. He didn't expect that he would be gone so soon. He frowned and asked, "When did it happen?"

Lu Sanlang sighed: "It must have disappeared yesterday. By the way, Mrs. Dou is really a good helper. It is said that some time ago, Duke Tang was responsible for transporting grain and grass in Huaiyuan Town, and Mr. Dou was also assisting. However, he suddenly fell ill. Fortunately, the emperor

He was considerate and allowed Tang Guogong to take his wife back to Zhuo County to recuperate. However, Dou was seriously ill and the medicine and stone were ineffective. He did not get better after more than two months of treatment. Now he has passed away, which is really a pity. "

Gao Bufan couldn't help but suddenly realized that he was originally wondering why Mr. Dou was in Zhuo County, but he was accompanying Li Yuan on a business trip, but it was a pity that he ended up dead in a foreign land.

"I have some friendship with Erlang of the Li family. Today is a holiday, so I decided to come to express my condolences." Gao Bufan said solemnly.

A strange look flashed in Lu Sanlang's eyes. He had heard about the oral engagement between the Li family and the eldest son's family, and Gao Bufan and Li Jiaerlang were the two male protagonists in "Scandal". He coughed lightly and said

: "In that case, why don't we go there together before it gets dark?"
Chapter completed!