On the eighth day of the lunar month, the weather in Changyang is quite good.
Shopkeeper Zhong's eight boats, together with a total of seventeen oirans, began to dance from west to east, following the waterway of the small canal, with colorful branches and branches.
On the river embankment, there were many wealthy young men, scholars in colorful robes, and even officials and family members. They all stopped for a moment and looked towards the middle of the river with a smile.
"Don't you see it, the water of the Ji River comes up from the sky and rushes to the sea never to return."
"Don't you see, the bright mirror in the high hall has sad white hair, and it looks like blue silk in the morning and turns to snow in the evening."
The graceful dancing posture, the affectionate spring fans, and the clear throats of the courtesan. The boat had just passed one round, and suddenly, crazy cheers broke out from both sides of the river embankment.
According to Xu Mu's request, shopkeeper Zhong took out several jars of drunken immortals at the right time and smashed the jars with a silver hammer. In an instant, the mellow smell spread.
"It's fun to cook sheep and slaughter cows, and the gods will be drunk for three hundred cups."
"You can pre-order this wine at Dongfang Fugui Restaurant! There are only 500 jars per month, first come first served!"
The crowd cheered and cheered.
Not long after, the smarter people started running towards Fugui Restaurant.
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On the river embankment, Xu Mu turned around. On the first day, the scene was unprecedentedly grand. If it lasted ten days, Zui Tianxian's business would really explode.
It seems that no matter what era you are in, if you are doing business or doing big business, you really need to do good marketing.
"Master Xu, don't say any pretentious words, I like you, old Zhou!" Zhou Fu's fat body hugged Xu Mu again.
This round, business is booming not only at Zui Tianxian, but also at Fugui Restaurant.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, just remember the order and send someone to deliver it to Horseshoe Lake. Don't forget the deposit."
"Of course, Master Xu, don't worry!"
After entering Changyang, I finally got my reputation as Zui Tianxian out. Next, I went back to the winery to make wine. Even if someone messed up behind me, the previous rounds of orders were at least a very objective number.
"Master Xu, please come to Changyang more often!"
If nothing happened, Xu Mu really didn't want to come. Unconsciously, he raised his head and looked in the direction of Hudao Academy.
The worries that were weighing heavily on my chest became dull and uncomfortable for a while.
"Brother Mu, get in the car."
Xu Mu cupped his hands and said goodbye to Zhou Fu. He rubbed his slightly swollen head and got into the carriage.
Si Hu whipped the reins very fast, and after leaving the city, not long after, the prosperity of Changyang disappeared into the dust and smoke raised by the wheels of the chariot.
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"Brother Mu, why don't those people in Changyang go to war?"
Look, even Si Hu understands the principle of "every man saves the country".
"No rich man likes to fight."
Si Hu seemed to understand.
"Hurry up, Si Hu."
After two days of journey, Xu Mu and Si Hu finally made it back to Horseshoe Lake. Before they could get off the carriage, Xu Mu was stunned by the scene in front of him.
In just a few days, the Zhuangzi on the edge of Horseshoe Lake has begun to take shape. As the red bricks were fired from the kiln, Chen Sheng and his people gathered around a large crowd according to his wishes.
One and a half circles.
Viewed from the side, it looks like a small castle. It has an archery tower, a bow window, and a small urn for observation.
Although it is said that it has not been completely completed yet, the anticipation has suddenly been raised.
"Master!"
Seeing Xu Mu coming back, Chen Sheng hurriedly put down his work and trotted over.
"What do you think, my boss? They are all built according to my wishes."
"Very good." Xu Mu smiled, with more people and more strength, and more than a hundred villagers helping out, the speed of encircling the village was really unparalleled.
However, it will take a long time to be completely completed. After all, it is only the initial stage. In the future, it will need to be reinforced and tedious processes such as adding edges and corners will be needed.
"Chen Sheng, Sanfu and the others are back, right?"
"I have returned. The nine villagers I brought back are all good. Only the blacksmith still doesn't like to talk to us. He goes to bed after eating and doesn't talk about the blacksmith stove."
Xu Mu frowned slightly. He knew before that Chen Datie had an eccentric temper, but he never thought that he would be so eccentric.
Probably, people with great abilities have a somewhat aloof personality.
"Let him rest first. Don't disturb him when nothing happens. By the way, has anyone from the official family been here?"
"I haven't seen the official family, but in the past few days, many people have come to the winery to watch the wine, but I didn't let them in."
"Enter the wine shop to watch the wine?" Xu Mu smiled. Except for the restaurant owner who ordered wine earlier, there were few people coming and going in Ma Ti Lake. If not, he would not go to Changyang to do advertising and marketing.
The Big Four's hands are too long. They will strangle him and kill him without giving him the slightest chance. Where did he come from to watch the wine?
I guess he was sent by the government to step on the plate, but there is no evidence, but I am really afraid that his village has treasures for suppressing bandits.
"Chen Sheng, we will build a few wine-making cabins in the next two days."
Over in Changyang, after the oirans' poems to persuade people to drink, if nothing unexpected happens, there will be a brief wave of wine ordering.
This is also an opportunity for Xujiazhuang. If it can be grasped, it is likely to skyrocket.
"Send someone to Changjia Town tomorrow. This round, we need three hundred carts of food."
"Don't worry, boss."
"By the way, boss, there's another letter from the captain." Chen Sheng said in a dull tone and took out a letter from his pocket.
Not only people like Chen Sheng Sihu, but also those who fought all the way from the border to the inner city were somewhat angry and contemptuous of Zhao Qingyun.
He managed to gain most of the military glory he earned, and he became a titled general because of it.
"The postman broke his horse's leg while running, so he traded horses with him."
"Nothing. Chen Sheng, go and do your work."
Holding the letter, Xu Mu silently picked up the red wax and then slowly opened the letter paper.
This was Zhao Qingyun's second letter to him. Compared with the previous one, the tone was more sincere, and it could even be said that it was quite pleading.
The general content is still the same. It is nothing more than that the military situation is urgent. He kneels down and asks him to come out and serve as the first staff member of Xiaofeng Camp in Hezhou to make plans. He also said that if he wins, he will definitely be reported to the court and given an official and reward.
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At the end, he also brought up the matter of killing the enemy together, and his words were sincere, and he almost didn't kowtow in person.
Xu Mu tore the letter into pieces, his face expressionless.
What he wanted was not glory and wealth, but an apology. In the content of the letter, there was not a word about swallowing military honors.
It's not hypocritical. In Xu Mu's view, the dragon slayer turned into an evil dragon, which was a very emotional thing.
"The border is going to change again." Standing in the wind, Xu Mu said in a deep voice.
All he wanted in his life was peace and happiness, but God failed to fulfill his wish.
Yuan Tao taught him to save the country, Chang Silang taught him to rebel, and there was also Zhao Qingyun, who desperately wanted him to come out of the mountain and win another military exploit.
Officials, knights, poor people, rebels... none of them seemed to have anything to do with him, and they seemed to be very close at hand.
Xu Mu rubbed his forehead and fell into deep thought for a long time.