Xu Shu solemnly prostrated himself, 99% loyal, and decisively regarded Liu Hao as his lord.
This time, Liu Hao rushed to help. Xun Yu smiled lightly and said: "Yuan Zhi's talent is a hundred times better than Yu's, and he is proficient in military affairs. With Yuan Zhi's help, my lord, I can help the Han Dynasty just around the corner."
"Congratulations, lord, for recruiting talented people!"
Xu County Magistrate Guo Guang said respectfully. He also unknowingly moved closer to Liu Hao and automatically changed his title.
"Hehe, congratulations to the prefect brother!"
Guo Huan also narrowed her eyes and smiled.
After recruiting Xu Shu, Liu Hao had no intention of hanging around anymore.
He hurried back to the prefect's mansion in Yangdi County.
Have a banquet and talk.
Liu Hao had thousands of years of cultural heritage and his vision was ahead of his time, while Xu Shu and Xun Yu were both extremely resourceful people.
Several people sat in attendance and talked about the north and the south, starting from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Qin Dynasty to the current situation, from the Shichang eunuch party to the general He Jin. They despised these two groups, and where did they start from?
Jin talked about Dong Zhuo, and it can be said that they were very similar. Just as he was talking about the current situation in Yingchuan, someone outside the door suddenly reported:
"My lord, the two merchants we brought here during the day are asking for an audience in the front hall."
"I was so happy chatting with Yuan Zhi that I almost forgot about this incident!"
Liu Hao slapped his forehead and had no choice but to stand up, say goodbye to the two military advisors, and walk to the front hall.
Liu Hao was also curious about Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang, two wealthy businessmen who had sponsored Liu Bei's army.
"Caomin Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping, meet Mr. Liu!"
The two tall men bowed down together. Liu Hao raised his hand to help them up and said with a smile: "I have just taken office and I am busy with my affairs. I really neglected the distinguished guests. Please come and watch the tea."
Several maids immediately came into the hall and poured tea for the two of them.
"How dare you, how dare you!"
Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping both said they didn't dare, and took the tea cup with both hands in a very respectful manner.
After a while, the two looked at each other and Zhang Shiping said: "We brothers were originally businessmen in Zhongshan. We traveled all over the country and made a living by doing business. We came to Yingchuan to seek business opportunities. Unexpectedly, we almost lost our heads.
Thank you Mr. Liu for your life-saving grace."
With a frightened expression on his face, Su Shuang cupped his hands and said, "We should have repaid you with death for your life-saving grace. However, our brothers still have wives and children to support. We can only offer our small kindness and hope that you will not dislike it."
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"Yingchuan is under my rule. Anyone who dares to ignore the king's law will be punished. I understand your wishes."
Liu Hao declined lightly.
This point, on the contrary, made Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping shine brightly. Compared with such a high-minded and upright official, they were completely different from Wang Zhong.
The two of them said in unison: "If it weren't for Mr. Liu, we two brothers would have been two bones on the roadside. If we don't repay this life-saving grace, how can we face the world in the future?"
"That gift is rare in the world. Please come and see it with us, sir!"
The two pushed the door open and went out. Dian Wei said in a loud voice: "What gift can't you see here?"
Looking at Dian Wei who was blocking the front like an iron tower, Su Shuang smiled bitterly and said: "Strong man, this gift is no small matter. Even with the strength of the two of us brothers, we cannot bring it completely. Please move on."
Liu Hao raised his hand to signal Dian Wei not to make any mistakes, and he was also curious in his heart, wanting to see what kind of treasure it was that could make these two valuable businessmen treat it with caution.
He took Xu Shudian, Wei and several others and followed them out the door.
Several people got on their horses and walked all the way to a stable outside the city.
Seeing hundreds of horses, Liu Hao suddenly realized: The two brothers were both horse sellers, and the valuable things in their hands were indeed horses.
At this time, in the stable, Zhang Shiping and the guys from Su Shuang's caravan were feeding fodder. Liu Hao felt a little refreshing looking at these tall horses.
"If I am not mistaken, these horses are horses produced by Wuhuan in the North?"
Liu Hao's eyes lit up. Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang had very close trade with the Northland, and they actually had a way to get such a good horse.
At this time, the horses produced in the southern part of the Central Plains were very short in stature, and their sprinting speed was not very fast. They were suitable for cameling and carrying goods, but they were not good enough for cavalry combat.
"Your Excellency has a keen eye, and the common people greatly admire you!"
Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang bowed.
"My lord, the horses brought by Zhang Shiping and Su Shuang have thick and strong bodies, strong and powerful limbs. All of them are horses with large heads, wide foreheads, and deep chests. The joints of the limbs are also very developed, which is very convenient for light cavalry to attack. They look like black horses at first sight.
The best among Huan horses."
Xu Shu also followed. He also had some knowledge about Xiangma and whispered in Liu Hao's ear.
"If these horses are used to form cavalry, it will definitely be the most elite light cavalry unit!"
No wonder Wang Zhong, a fat pig, became greedy when he saw horses.
Liu Hao suddenly realized.
Zhang Shiping said with a little complacency: "I wonder if you have ever heard of Youzhou's eight thousand white horses?"
"Gongsun Zan organized eight thousand cavalry, known as the white horse righteous followers, and swept across the desert, killing the Wuhuan people with trembling livers and gallbladders. How could I not know this?"
Liu Hao chuckled, but thought to himself: Gongsun Zan is more than brave, but not resourceful, so he should not be afraid, but my Changshan Zhao Zilong, I wonder if he is still among the Baima Yicong, has he received that letter?
Su Shuang naturally didn't know what Liu Hao was thinking, so he continued: "Your Excellency also knows the reputation of White Horse Yi Cong. These horses are the horses that Lord Gongsun took from their leader after he defeated the Wuhuan Xiongnu."
"Hehe, every horse is definitely one of the best horses in a hundred. It is one level higher than the horses in Baima Yicong. If we hadn't spent a lot of money to establish a relationship with Mr. Gongsun's younger brother Gongsun Yue, we two brothers would
There is no chance of getting such a good horse."
Zhang Shiping looked generous, knelt down and said: "The gift of saving life is like reincarnation. We brothers have a thousand horses in total. You can choose half of them at will. It will be regarded as a gift from our brothers to you!"...