The grain officer wondered if he hadn't had his ears cleaned for several days, and he was hallucinating. "Who are you talking about? Who gave you the IOU?"
Lu Xu: "General Li!"
Of course, we should go to the boss to collect debts. Lu Xu cursed, "I'm asking you to give me an IOU. Do you dare to promise me something good?"
The grain officer seemed to have heard a big joke and couldn't help laughing: "Why would our general write you an IOU?"
Lu Xu: "Why didn't the general write? Doesn't his military camp owe me money?"
The grain officer cursed, where did this country boy come from? Where did he think we were?
He couldn't help but look at Cao Shenjun and looked at him wildly, "Where did you kidnap this stupid boy from?"
The "silly boy" put on a determined look like "I have already given in a lot and will never give in again": "General Li must issue an IOU. I don't believe what others write!"
The grain officer was speechless.
But what Lu Xu said next shocked him.
Lu Xu: "Actually, I also met an older brother on the road. After I made money, I invested money to do business with him in partnership. Oh, my older brother's surname is He, and he is a warlord. I wonder if you have heard of it?"
Grain Officer:? ? ?
Congratulations?
He Chengye? !
He looked at Cao Canjun suddenly and said silently: "Does he know He Chengye?"
Cao Canjun shook his head slightly. Just as the grain officer breathed a sigh of relief, Cao Canjun suddenly frowned. He remembered something and nodded again.
Grain Officer:? ? ?
Cao Shenjun also said silently: "I don't know."
The grain officer was even more confused. What do you mean?
Cao Canjun also frowned. He did see Chen Lian yesterday. Chen Lian seemed to be escorting the caravan, but Chen Lian was not equal to He Chengye. This guy knew Chen Lian, but he didn't necessarily know He Chengye.
Seeing that Cao Canjun was thinking about it on his own, the grain officer was a little panicked. He swallowed his saliva and asked Lu Xu: "Little brother, do you really know Governor He?"
This time Lu Xu was surprised.
He just wanted to use the fact that I knew you as an official in your system to bluff. Why did this person react so hard?
What is He Chengye's identity?
Lu Xu was confused in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, "Ah, can I lie to you? Brother He likes to eat my candies and even said he would give me two pens. If you don't believe me, go out and ask. Many people know it."
Even Cao Canjun was confused now. He really wanted to pull Chen Lian over and ask if it was true.
The candies and pens were real, but if they kept talking more, they might reveal the truth. Lu Xu brought the topic back and continued to act stupid and sweet: "Do you know Brother He? It doesn't matter if you don't, he must know General Li. , as long as you ask General Li to write me an IOU, I promise that I won’t embarrass you again if I don’t get the money.”
Grain Officer: "General..."
Lu Xu: "General, you don't have time to see me? It doesn't matter! I'll ask Brother He to help me get it then!"
Cao Shenjun, grain officer: "..."
If He Chengye knows it, the general knows it. If the general knows it, His Majesty knows it. Your Majesty knows it, and the whole court must know it...
Wouldn’t it mean that the civil and military officials of the entire court and the common people in Beijing would laugh at the fact that the Northern Army had to rely on the general to personally issue IOUs to get some food?
Regardless of whether it is true or false, there is no way that the general will give him any IOU!
Cao Canjun suddenly stood up and said, "Wait."
Lu Xu was startled, wondering if she was going to get money for him?
But the grain officials knew, how could they have money?
To the south of Qianjiao Ridge, bandits can still be suppressed. If you look at them here, they are either military households or barbarians. The imperial court has just brought the barbarians into Daqi and explicitly prohibits them from provoking them without reason.
They can neither rob barbarians nor their own people, and the court has not paid them any money. If it weren't for the fact that there were fewer people here and more wild animals to hunt, they would be chewing tree roots!
The grain officer sighed and tried to reason with Lu Xu: "Young man, aren't you making things difficult for me? Even if I have the courage to go to the general, the general is not in the camp today!"
Lu Xu humbly asked for advice: "...who am I looking for and who is not here?"
Grain Officer: "He's really not here. He went to discuss business with Manzi today. I can't tell you the details."
Lu Xu: "What should we do?"
Outside the tent, Cao Canjun had already arrested Chen Lian, and when he came up, he asked what the relationship between Lu Xu and He Chengye was, and whether Lu Xu was doing business in partnership with He Chengye.
Chen Lian denied repeatedly: "This is absolutely not the case! Everyone in the army knows Governor He's character. How could he do business in partnership with a small businessman?"
Seeing that Cao Shenjun was suspicious and silent, Chen Lian strengthened his persuasion: "If the governor wants to do business, there will be many people lining up in Beijing to give him money. Why should he cooperate with such an unknown child?"
Cao Shenjun frowned. Isn't this what he also wants to know?
"Then why are you following this kid?"
"I?"
"Did Governor He send you to follow him?"
"Well, it's the warlord. It's a long story."
"It doesn't matter, just speak slowly."
"..." Could it be that we start with how they pretended to be bandits and robbed Lu Xu?
With a grimace on his face, he used Lu Xuhu's trick of lying to Qiu Hu again.
Although there were many loopholes, Cao Shenjun understood the whole story, and even guessed whether Chen Lian and the others wanted to rob Lu Xu.
After all, there is a shortage of food everywhere, so when such a fat sheep comes to his lips, he would like to take a bite if there is a suitable opportunity.
It's a pity that they don't have the conditions to pretend to be bandits in the north...
Cao Shenjun pondered silently, guessing He Chengye's intention in letting Chen Lian follow Lu Xu.
How many bandits are you guarding?
I was really afraid that these bandits would cause trouble, so I just sent them away anywhere. Why bother sending Chen Lian to follow?
Could it be that He Chengye really believed what Lu Xu Shanglu said, or had some other motive?
But how could He Chengye be interested in a small trade route? Cao Canjun really couldn't understand, and said to Chen Lianda: "How did he convince Governor He? Please explain it carefully and don't miss a word."
Chen Lian is about to cry. He is just a military attache. Do you think he is their military governor? He has a photographic memory? At most he is smarter than Wu Gang. How can he still remember this after so long?
Chen Lian's mind was racing. He was really afraid that He Chengye had some intentions that he didn't know about, and what if he couldn't tell them? Immediately he started Tai Chi with Cao Canjun.
When Cao Shenjun saw this, he became more suspicious.
The two of them were asking and answering questions here. Seeing that they were at an impasse, they suddenly felt the ground shaking.
Outside the camp, the horses neighed, and hundreds of cavalry stepped on the smoke. Cao Canjun saw the fluttering military flag from a distance, and asked unexpectedly: "Why did the general return to the camp early?"
Li Xiu led his soldiers into the military camp quickly. He saw more than a dozen carts and a large group of military households near them blocking the entrance road and hurriedly giving way. Among them were many unfamiliar civilians wearing uniforms. Not like the military households in the north.
He wondered: "What is this for?"
The guard hurriedly said: "Go back to the general, this is a caravan here to sell goods."
"Caravan?" Li Xiu became interested and got off his horse.
Li Xiu threw the reins to the soldiers, strode to a cart, opened the rain cover, and looked at the goods on the cart.
It's strange that they are all made of porcelain.
Li Xiu went to look at the next car: "Who comes all the way to do business here?"
Or is this a small business targeting ordinary people?
The soldier said: "Cao Shenjun found it from another camp."
Just as he was talking, Cao Shenjun came over quickly, "General."
Li Xiu: "Did you find it?"
Cao Shenjun: "Yes."
He whispered into Li Xiu's ear, and Li Xiu's eyes suddenly lit up, "How many are there?"
Cao Canjun: "There are more than forty cars in total, and I will bring back thirty."
Li Xiu: "What about the others?"
Cao Canjun: "Stay in the camp over there."
Li Xiu: "Oh?"
Cao Shenjun leaned into his ear and whispered the story of how Lu Xu recognized his relatives and left food.
Li Xiu laughed dumbly, "It's interesting. What did he bring? It's not all beans and grains, right?"
He was tired of all this.
Cao Canjun: "There is a lot of rice and wheat, as well as glutinous rice. I have kept them all, and there is also a lot of wine."
Li Xiu's smile deepened. His hometown is in the south. He loved eating glutinous rice when he was a child. However, the yield of glutinous rice is low and the price is expensive. He has to sell the rice he grows at home. He can only eat a few bites during the New Year.
After he joined the army and fought, it became even more difficult to eat. Every time he went to Qinglong City to do some business, he could only eat a little on the way. Unexpectedly, someone went to their northern border to get glutinous rice.
Li Xiu guessed that this kid was probably a food lover, "What do you think of that guy?"
Cao Canjun smiled bitterly: "I'm still asking for debts in the camp."
Li Xiu paused: "You want a debt? Oh, you dare to ask for it on me?"
Cao Canjun: "They are waiting for you to pay the IOU, why don't you hide?"
Li Xiu snorted: "Can I still be afraid of a small businessman?"
After entering the camp, Li Xiu was really dumbfounded when he saw Lu Xu's age.
Isn't this about the same age as his son? He looks a little younger than his son.
He was used to using threats and intimidation methods, and he suddenly felt a little embarrassed to show off.
The grain officer who swore to God that General Li was not in the military camp said: "..."
Already a little hesitant to compromise, Tu Qiong Dagger saw Lu Xu asking for the sheep: "...?"
Who is this?
Li Xiu: "Are you the merchant from Longxing?"
Lu Xu: "It's me, who are you?"
Li Xiu smiled and said nothing, and the grain officer covered his face: "General."
Lu Xu: "???Didn't you say that the general is not here? You really lied to me!"
The grain officer was speechless, he was indeed not here!
Li Xiu smiled and said, "I just came back. I heard that you insist on asking me to pay an IOU?"
Lu Xu said stubbornly: "No, General, it was this gentleman who insisted on giving me an IOU. I don't know him. I only know you. I dare not believe it until you gave me an IOU."
Grain officer: "..."
What a skill to complain! What a skill at flattering!
Li Xiu pondered for a moment: "Okay, get a pen and ink, and I'll write it for you."
At most, he just didn't sign. I guess this guy didn't dare to ask him to sign.
Lu Xu hurriedly said: "Wait, wait, wait, how dare I ask for the general's IOU."
Grain Officer:? ? ?
Lu Xu's eyes were full of admiration, but he was a little shy, and his tone was twitchy: "The common people have admired the general's reputation for a long time, and they just want to see the general. It is a blessing to see the general."
The grain officer complained, you are a bastard who can change his face faster than turning the pages of a book. You act, you act again.
Lu Xu: "This gentleman said that as long as I bring the autumn grain, I will be able to pay the bills to the people. I don't believe what he said. The general promised a thousand pieces of gold. If the general says so, the people can also explain to the brothers below."
Li Xiu: "Autumn food? Do you still have autumn food?"
Lu Xu: "The purpose of this trip is to open a trade route and transport grain to the north for trade. Of course, we need to transport autumn grain."
Li Xiu was very interested: "Tell me about it."
Lu Xu immediately briefly explained the trade route plan, "When ordinary people travel to the north, they still need to rely on the protection of generals. Otherwise, there are countless barbarians in this vast grassland. How can ordinary people dare to bring a larger caravan?"
Li Xiu smiled and said, "If you venture to the north to trade, our army will protect your life."
Lu Xu climbed up the pole and said, "Thank you so much, general! If the general can give the common people some kind of trust, the common people are willing to donate all this food to the general. This way, the common people will have more confidence when they go back to lobby the grain merchants in their hometown."
The grain officer looked on coldly and cursed in his heart: So this is your kid’s purpose? !
Li Xiu declined: "You are young and it is not easy to do business. How can I accept your gift?"
Lu Xu understood instantly and immediately changed his words: "The expression of the common people was wrong. It is the common people who see me, the Daqi Lion, and are filled with admiration and admiration. The border is bitterly cold and I am willing to do my little bit for the cause of the border. I ask the general to help the common people." With all your heart, keep the food and fodder in the army!”
Li Xiu and the other three: "..."
Li Xiu coughed lightly and said, "Grain Officer, what do you think?"
The grain official said in his heart, I think this guy is just looking for food.
What I just said to him was that I couldn't afford to lose a penny.
Cao Canjun, who had been silent all this time, said calmly: "This little brother Lu is generous and upright. He has the same spirit as our army. I take it as his wish."
Lu Xu: "..."
He couldn't help but turn his head and look at Cao Canjun again.
Cao Shenjun met his gaze, still so calm.
Li Xiu: "Well, let's do it like this. Cao Shenjun can make arrangements for you."
Cao Shenjun: "Yes."
Lu Xu immediately showed a sweet and sensible smile.
Cao Shenjun: "..."
After finishing the important matter, Cao Shenjun took him to set up a stall at the junction of the camp and the military camp to sell goods, and then came back with him a privately sealed letter. The content was simple and precise, to the effect that he praised Lu Xuxu for his loyalty and courage, proving that he was a member of the Northern Army. The troops in the border area are doing business. Lu Xu guessed that this letter was probably written by Cao Shenjun.
He read it respectfully, silently complaining that the words were not as beautiful as Jun Qi's.
Cao Shenjun: "Do you understand?"
Lu Xu: "Well... I can understand the general idea!"
Cao Shenjun nodded: "This is the general's private seal. Do you know what it means?"
"I know!" Lu Xu answered immediately, many times faster than before when he couldn't understand the content of the letter, and he was still full of confidence: "The general trusts me, the general will protect me! I promise to live up to the general's high expectations!"
Cao Canjun: "...Very good. I hope you can bring fifty carts of food and grass next time."
He gave another token to Lu Xu, "This is the token of the Northern Army. If you meet any sergeants on the road, as long as you show this token, they will help you."
"Thank you, General!" Lu Xu held up the somewhat rough wooden token and cherished it. With this, he would not be afraid of trouble in officialdom! Not only will the patrols from all walks of life betray his face, but the officials from various places in Shuozhou will also be more polite to him when he joins the Northern Border Army.
Not to mention those bandits and robbers, as long as they are not looking for encirclement and suppression, why don't they take a detour when they see the token?
Lu Xu packed the token with satisfaction and expressed his loyalty again: "I will definitely bring enough food!"
He himself also knew that if the Northern Army was not stationed in the north of Qianjiao Ridge and no other caravans dared to come for the time being, he would not be able to get this token in exchange for the small amount of food he donated.
Next time he doesn't bring enough food, maybe this unscrupulous soldier will take his token back on the spot.
The author has something to say:
Cao Shenjun: Do you understand the words?
Lu Xu: emmm...
Cao Shenjun: Do you understand the meaning?
Lu Xu: Got it! Very thorough!
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