Chapter 177 This is a business! Depends on the person's temperament!
After everyone sat down again, Jiang Jin introduced everyone's identities to Zhu Han. Just as Zhu Han had guessed, the young master was the eldest son of the Hou family, a prominent local family in Zhuo County, and was also Gongsun Zan's advantage.
The eldest uncle, and the young man who is not easy to mess with at first sight is Gongsun Zan's younger brother, Gongsun Yue.
Gongsun Yue's outstanding temperament made Zhu Han couldn't help but look at him a few more times. Just by looking at his appearance, he knew he was a strong man. This shows what kind of hero his brother Gongsun Zan will be. For a while, Zhu Han began to
Think about it in your mind.
He never looked down on anyone, let alone those who were famous in history. Even if they were little-known figures, Zhu Han might not be able to conquer them. Moreover, he was the younger brother of a great warlord like Gongsun Yue, so Zhu Han was
Don't even dare to neglect.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, one of them was interested in making friends, hoping to succeed in bargaining later, while the other was deliberately welcoming and trying to help them in the future, and the conversation between them was quite pleasant.
"Ahem, after I just learned about Zhu Junhou's impressive achievements from the mouth of County Magistrate Jiang, I was immediately shocked! I wanted to go to Yanmen Pass to see Zhu Junhou's style in person, but I have been busy with everything these days.
It’s a big regret in my heart. I didn’t expect to see Zhu Junhou in this Zhuoxian Yamen today. I’m so lucky!”
Gongsun Zan's elder brother-in-law, Hou Jie, saw that the gossip was almost over, and he was ready to get to the point.
"How can I be so virtuous and capable? It's not like I have three heads and six arms. Have I let Mr. Hou down now?"
Zhu Han said in a haha manner.
"This battle will enhance the power of our Han army, and Zhu Junhou's achievements will be recorded in the annals of history!"
Gongsun Yue has a stupid mouth, and he keeps saying these words. He has been in the army for many years and has an upright temperament. He does not like this kind of mutual flattery. Although he wants to be the first to clarify his purpose, he is afraid that he and others will fall into passivity. Before coming, Hou Jie
However, he told him repeatedly that he would obey Hou Jie's instructions in everything. In desperation, he had no choice but to give Hou Jie frequent winks to urge him.
"Haha, this is just a small fight, but I don't dare to show my embarrassment in front of General Gongsun. General Gongsun, please stop laughing at me!"
Gongsun Yue's martial arts may not be as good as Dian Wei and others, but his military temperament is particularly outstanding, and his words and deeds appear to be particularly capable, which makes Zhu Han feel itchy and wants to poach Gongsun Zan in public.
"I heard that after this battle, Marquis Zhu Jun, your subordinates suffered heavy losses? I wonder if this is the case?"
Hou Jie first used his eyes to signal Gongsun Yue to be calm, and then asked with a smile.
"Yes, I came to Zhuoxian this time just to recruit brave soldiers, preferably young and strong ones who can ride a horse!"
Zhu Han knew that the main show was coming and immediately whetted their appetite.
"Oh? As far as I know, most of your subordinates, Marquis Zhu, are infantry? Why are you recruiting cavalry this time?"
Hou Jie asked with a smile.
"To be honest, in the battle outside Yanmen Pass, although our troops suffered heavy losses, we also captured a lot of goods, especially war horses, which numbered thousands. Therefore, I came to Zhuoxian this time just to recruit cavalry and infantry.
I won’t consider it!”
Zhu Han explained with a smile.
"Ah! Most of the men in Youzhou can ride horses. If you want to recruit cavalry, Zhu Junhou, it shouldn't be difficult, but it will also take some time. My family has lived in Zhuo County for a long time and has a certain reputation in this three-acre land.
How about this, I will recruit the cavalry for Zhu Junhou for you, and within three days, I will definitely recruit the number of cavalry you need, Zhu Junhou, and make sure that all of them are good warriors who can fight both mounted and dismounted, how about that?"
Hou Jie's eyes flashed with joy. He and Gongsun Yue looked at each other and said.
"Why is this so embarrassing? Mr. Hou, you have to worry so much! I feel so sorry for you!"
Zhu Han neither agreed nor refused. He just wanted to wait for Hou Jie to say it first. After all, the deal to be discussed was not a small one.
"Zhu Junhou's words are obvious. We feel like old friends as soon as we meet. Although we are not real brothers, we are better than real brothers. Don't worry, leave this matter to me!"
Hou Jie patted his chest and smiled broadly.
"In that case, I'll thank you in advance!"
Zhu Han raised the corner of his mouth slightly and thought to himself, this Hou family is really not an ordinary family. They were able to recruit Gongsun Zan as his son-in-law before he became famous. This shows that they have unique vision. Now after chatting with Hou Jie, Zhu Han discovered that they have more than just good vision.
, even the means used are quite clever, but he, Zhu Han, is not stupid, and he will definitely not be the first to mention this kind of thing. If he were called an ordinary young man, I am afraid that he would be grateful and take the initiative to offer his war horse at this moment.
"Forehead?"
Although he had long known from Jiang Jin that Zhu Han was experienced, he, Hou Jie, did not expect that this guy would be so experienced. He was so experienced that he was so experienced that he could not talk about the war horse even after talking about it.
Even if he mentions a small thing about something, Hou Jie is confident that he can find a way to bring the topic to the war horse.
In fact, Hou Jie has been able to endure until now just because he can get some free ones from Zhu Han. Now it seems that it is impossible to get others to give them for free.
"Marquis Zhu Jun, let me tell you the truth, this meal tonight is not just for you to catch the wind and wash away the dust!"
Gongsun Yue really couldn't hold it in any longer, so he spoke directly.
"Oh? Then I will listen attentively to General Gongsun's intentions!"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and replied.
Hou Jie glared at Gongsun Yue with a wry smile, and said first, "Gongsun Yue is used to being in the military camp. He likes to go straight. If there is anything abrupt, I hope Zhu Junhou Haihan will do it!"
"It doesn't matter, I am also a leader of troops, and I know the temperament of soldiers well!"
Zhu Han waved his hand casually, indicating that he didn't mind.
"We borrowed the hand of Magistrate Jiang to host a banquet for Marquis Zhu Jun tonight. Firstly, we want to admire Zhu Junhou's style. Secondly, of course, we want to make friends with you, Marquis Zhu Jun. The third time, we also want to see you.
Let’s see if we can make a deal with you, Zhu Junhou!”
Gongsun Yue was the first to speak out, which completely disrupted Hou Jie's rhythm and made him passive. Now he had to be the first to propose a transaction.
In fact, everyone here is not stupid. During the day, Jiang Jin mentioned this to Zhu Han. Now that he saw Hou Jie and Gongsun Yue accompanying him, he still couldn't tell that these guys were beating his horse.
idea.
"Haha! Mr. Hou, what are you talking about? We have met each other now and have made friends. Look, it's getting late. Isn't it time to talk about your deal?"
Zhu Han chuckled and said.
"We heard that you, Marquis Zhu Jun, have extra war horses. Could you sell some to General Gongsun?"
Seeing that Zhu Han had said so, Hou Jie stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Oh? You want to buy a horse? I wonder how many General Gongsun plans to buy?"
Zhu Han raised his eyebrows slightly and asked.
"One thousand horses, price is not an issue!"
It is not true at all to say that Gongsun is more impatient. Zhu Han just asked this question and he replied impatiently.
Zhu Han looked at Gongsun Yuehou in a funny way, then looked at Hou Jie, waiting for Hou Jie's reply.
"I wonder if Zhu Junhou can give up his love and sell it to us?"
Hou Jie had no choice but to smile bitterly at this moment. Who told him to fall in love with such a partner? He was so angry that he would not pay for his life!
"A thousand horses? It's not impossible!"
Zhu Han touched his short beard and pondered for a moment, then asked doubtfully: "But, how much money can you give me?"
"I wonder, Zhu Junhou, how much do you plan to sell it for? You might as well tell me first. The price is easy to say!"
Seeing that Gongsun Yue still wanted to pretend to be a fat man, Hou Jie quickly kicked him hard and smiled at Zhu Han.
"As the saying goes, brothers have to settle accounts clearly, and the price must be fair. The war horses in my hands have just been captured from the Xianbei people. They are just at the time when they are fat and strong. They cost two hundred thousand yuan each.
If I sell you, we will not be treated badly!"
Zhu Han said pretentiously.
"What?"
Gongsun Yue was shocked when he heard this, and his nose was crooked with anger. He said angrily: "A good war horse is worth at most one hundred thousand yuan. Zhu Junhou, you are asking for two hundred thousand yuan for one?"
Do you really think that we are stupid and it’s so easy to cheat people out of money?”
"Look at what you said, you want to buy war horses, and I happen to have a batch of horses in my hands. One is willing to buy, and the other is willing to sell. How can there be no righteousness in buying and selling? And you asked me to shout out the price, so why are you asking me to shout out the price now?
Did I lie to you?"
Zhu Han sneered. After hearing Gongsun Yue's words, he changed his view of Gongsun Yue. He secretly thought, this guy is worse than Dian Wei! Don't you know that the key to doing business is to ask for high prices and sit on the ground?
Pay back the money? If he lowers the price as soon as he comes, how will the deal be done?
Hou Jie now regrets why he brought Gongsun Yue, a stupid young man. This kind of common scene has become uncommon in his eyes? And there is a lie? This is not to put Zhu Han to death.
Offended? Is he here to discuss business or to offend someone?
"Marquis Zhu Jun, please don't take it to heart! Gongsun Yue is such a virtuous person, so don't take it to heart!"
Hou Jie quickly stepped forward to be the peacemaker.
"Yes, yes, this business is not righteous, everyone must be happy!"
Even Jiang Jin has a headache with this little bastard Gongsun Yue. Originally, he had no intention of getting involved in this matter, but now it seems that he has to step in to ease the relationship between the two parties.
"it's okay no problem!"
Zhu Han stood up and said with a smile: "Since the business cannot be completed, I will say goodbye! Thank you very much, Magistrate Jiang, for your hospitality. When Magistrate Jiang comes to Dai County in the future, I will treat you warmly."
"Oh, Lord Zhu Jun, what do you mean by this? This county is hosting a special banquet for you tonight, and you're leaving before the meal is even finished? Are you saying you're not angry?"
Jiang Jin quickly stood up and tried to persuade him to stay.
"Yes, yes, let's talk it over if we have something to do! Since Zhu Junhou you have raised the price, it means that you are sincerely willing to negotiate this deal with us!"
Hou Jie also stood up and said with a smile: "I haven't made a counter-offer yet! Don't you intend to listen to my counter-offer, Mr. Zhu Jun?"