Farmer of Shu Han

Zhuge Qiao is not familiar with Hualan, but they have dealt with each other a few times.

After all, no matter how fair and strict the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty is, Zhuge Qiao will never be able to erase the mark of the prime minister's son on Zhuge Qiao.

So when Zhuge Qiao was arranged by the prime minister to Nanzhong, although he was not given much power, he still had some face.

It's true that no one in Nanzhong would dare to deliberately make things difficult for Hua Niangzi, but there is also a prerequisite, that is, she also dare not take the initiative to make trouble out of nothing.

Because what the imperial court needs is a barbarian girl who knows how to teach and understand etiquette, not a barbarian girl who doesn't know how to advance or retreat.

Hualan is a barbarian, but she is not a fool, so she naturally knows the sensitivity of her identity.

Zhuge Qiao knew that Hua Niangzi had connections with the Feng family, and heard that her racecourse in Yuejuan was built under Feng Yong's personal care.

Wei County is now the seat of the Governor's Mansion, and Hualan's horse team must pass through Wei County if they are going to the south.

So Zhuge Qiao took advantage of his own face because of Feng Xiaodi's relationship, and took care of Hualan's cavalry on weekdays.

Hualan knew that Zhuge Qiao had a connection with King Feng Gui, and heard that King Feng still called him his elder brother.

It was only natural for the two of them to come and go and interact several times.

"Where does Miss Hua want to go?"

After seeing the flower garland and saluting, Zhuge Qiao wanted to go out again, fearing that she would be abrupt, Zhuge Qiao didn't dare to stop her, so he had to ask loudly behind him.

"Naturally, I need to find out about that Ma Di." Hua Wan snorted, "I have to talk to someone about the loss of my cavalry."

"Hey, Lady Hua, there is no rush. I will send someone to invite you over. I really have something to tell you."

When Hualan heard it, she had to retreat reluctantly: "I don't know what's the matter with Mr. Zhuge?"

"It's not me, it's Mingwen who is looking for you."

As Zhuge Qiao spoke, he stretched out his hand into his bosom again.

It may be that there are too many letters hidden in his arms, so this time it took a long time to touch, and after a while, he took out the fourth piece of paper:

"Hua Niangzi, this is a letter to you in plain text."

After Huahuan took it subconsciously, she was taken aback for a moment, and asked in disbelief:

"This... Feng Gui... Junhou really wrote me a letter?"

"It's natural. Is it possible that who dares to pretend to be plain text and write to you?"

I'm hoping it's someone impersonating...

The expression of the garland that received the letter changed slightly in an instant.

The title of King Feng Gui has a great deterrent effect in the Nanzhong area.

After calming down, Hualan couldn't help but whisper in her heart:

How can you say that Feng Guiwang is also a man who is incomparably rich, I just missed two bonuses to Jincheng Fengzhuang, so he shouldn't come to question me just because of this, right?

I can't blame me for this matter. There is chaos in Yunnan and business is blocked, so he should know.

Huh? If that Ma Su refuses to compensate me for the loss, I can take this opportunity to tell Na Feng Ghost King...

Where did Zhuge Qiao think that such a sentence of his would cause Huahuan to turn so many thoughts at once?

After thinking for a long time, Hualan still couldn't figure out why Feng Guiwang wrote to herself.

She was also embarrassed to open it on the spot, so she carefully hid the letter.

Over the years, the more Hualan has experienced, the more she understands the influence of Xinghanhui in Nanzhong.

Not to mention that Feng Yong's reputation has grown over the years.

At this time, Miss Hua was no longer the innocent young man who dared to "pooh" in front of Feng Junhou in front of Feng Junhou.

Feng Guiwang's letter must be much more important than Ma Di.

After all, Ma Su can only lose half a year's income at most, but Feng Guiwang can make himself lose a lifetime's income.

Hua Niangzi had no choice but to go out to find Ma Di's meaning of settling accounts, and planned to take the letter back and think about it carefully to see why Feng Guiwang wanted to find herself.

After Hualan had left for a long time, Ma Di sneaked his head into the yard.

Seeing that Zhuge Qiao was the only one in the courtyard, he breathed a sigh of relief, coughed, adjusted his clothes habitually, and stepped into the courtyard gate calmly.

The barbarian maid, who had been hiding somewhere before, also appeared tacitly, and brought tea to the two of them.

"Youchang, there's no way you can do this. This Nanzhong is Hua Niangzi's domain after all. If you can hide from today, how can you hide from tomorrow?"

Zhuge Qiao was worried for Ma Su.

Mentioning this, Ma Di showed bitterness: "You think I think so? Isn't this waiting for Feng Junhou to write a letter to Hua Niangzi?"

According to what he learned, Hualan and Feng Mingwen are inextricably linked.

Therefore, in Ma Di's view, it is not really a big deal to cheat the cavalry of the flower rings and attract all the unruly people in Yunnan County.

When a man does things, why should he stick to the details?

As long as Yunnan County settles down, the revenue from opening tea gardens in Muyuze alone will be worth as many horse teams.

Besides, even if it takes three years for the tea garden to be profitable, isn't the labor right in front of us?

Ma Shusheng believed that because of his friendship with King Feng Gui, King Feng Gui would not blame him.

As a human being, we must take a long-term view.

This time it was Zhuge Qiao's turn to be surprised: "How did Youchang know that Mingwen would send a letter to Hua Niangzi?"

Hearing this, Ma Su immediately remembered Zhuge Qiao's previous words:

"Bo Song asked that lady Hua to come over, could it be that he was looking for her for something?"

"Mingwen asked me to send a letter to Mrs. Hua." Zhuge Qiao's eyes flashed with admiration, "I didn't expect Xiaochang to even predict this."

When Ma Di heard it, he let out a "ha", and his face showed a relaxed look.

He subconsciously shook his hand and found it was empty, turned his gaze to the corner of the wall, then got up and went over, picked up the broken cattail fan, shook it again, and said triumphantly:

"As early as I expected, I can even guess what was said in that letter."

"Oh?" Zhuge Qiao's eyes lit up, and he wanted to ask subconsciously, but he was a gentleman after all, so he held back in the end.

Seeing Zhuge Qiao's appearance, Ma Su knew what he wanted, so he took the initiative to say:

"As far as I can tell, Feng Junhou's letter is likely to be related to the matter in Yunnan, and he will discuss his interests with Hua Niangzi, so he will no longer embarrass me."

is that so?

Zhuge Qiao looked suspiciously at the very sure Ma Su, not knowing whether to believe it or not.

However, when he saw Ma Di shaking the broken cattail fan in his hand, with a confident look, he couldn't help but feel a little shaken:

Could it be that Mingwen and Xiaochang have communicated a long time ago? Otherwise, why is Xiaochang so confident?

It's just that it's impossible for him to ask Mrs. Hua to find out about this kind of matter, so he didn't continue to delve into this topic.

Instead, I asked about something more important:

"Youchang, the big man has regained Liangzhou, and issued a new order to recruit talents. Youchang is now free, why don't you go to Liangzhou for a try?"

The cattail fan in his hand paused for a while, and after a while, Ma Di said slowly:

"This matter is of great importance, let me take a look and talk about it."

The battle of Jieting, Feng Yong's violent beating, and the subsequent exchange of shallow words, and finally three years of nesting in the southwest border.

Ma Di's conceit in his early years has long since been worn away.

Even his temperament has changed a lot, and many things have become clearer.

"It's best for Xiaochang to make a decision as soon as possible. I've heard that if you want to pass the Liangzhou exam, at least you must first understand the management strategy of the Liangzhou governor's office."

"Besides, under Feng Mingwen's rule, officials often use the method of overall planning and do not know the art of arithmetic, so it must not work."

Nanxiang mathematics is the best in the world.

All the standards for the properties under the name of Xinghanhui come from Nanxiang, and anyone who has connections with Xinghanhui's properties must implement this standard.

The so-called method of overall planning is actually to calculate the livelihood of the people under the rule, using the method of mathematics, and then implement targeted policies.

All of this is based on Nanxiang Mathematical Sciences.

So if you want to pass the exam, you must master Nanxiang mathematics.

If you want to know the management strategy of Liangzhou Governor's Mansion, it is best to go to Liangzhou to find a way first, and become a staff member first to get familiar with it.

It is true that the main local officials of the Han Dynasty were appointed by the imperial court, but most of the staff around them were recruited by the chief officials themselves.

For example, the prefect can appoint and dismiss some officials and officials on his own.

This rule just provided convenience for Liangzhou's exams.

To put it bluntly, if you really want to pass the exam, you must at least go to work in various levels of government in Liangzhou, which is unavoidable.

While working part-time, you must also find ways to learn arithmetic well.

Things like this should be done sooner rather than later. If you arrive one step earlier, you can learn one day earlier.

That's why Zhuge Qiao persuaded Ma Su to make an early decision.

Hearing this, Ma Su nodded, "Thank you Bo Song for your concern, I have my own plans."

Seeing this, Zhuge Qiao couldn't force him to persuade him.

He didn't stay in Nongdong for long, and the next day he went to look for Ma Di, wanting to bid farewell to the county.

Unexpectedly, he found two or three Dian horses parked in Ma Di's courtyard from afar.

Taking a closer look, there are already two or three packages on the horse. It looks like he is going to travel far away?

In the area of ​​Nanzhong, rich people travel far away, relying on Yunnan horses; poor people travel far away, relying on cars.

This cart is a wheelbarrow from Nanxiang.

Because it looks a bit like a chicken and makes a creaking sound, some people call it a chicken bus.

Zhuge Qiao stepped into the small courtyard and saw someone helping to move things, and he affirmed his thoughts even more.

"Youchang, what's going on?"

After finding Ma Di who was shaking the broken cattail fan, Zhuge Qiao couldn't help asking suspiciously.

Ma Da's face remained unchanged: "Oh, I heard that Feng Junhou will go to Liangzhou to take up a post. I had a good relationship with Junhou back then. Anyway, I have nothing to do recently, so I want to go to congratulate."

The corner of Zhuge Qiao's mouth twitched, and he said earnestly:

"Xiao Chang, I remember you said yesterday that you wanted to see it before you talk about it?"

Ma Di glanced at Zhuge Qiao strangely:

"Yeah, haven't I been watching it all night?"

The Gentleman Zhuge Qiao: ...

Holding his breath in his chest, Zhuge Qiao, who almost didn't hold his breath, came back to his senses after a long time, and immediately took a deep breath:

"Youchang, where did your horse come from?"

Although there are often horse teams composed of Yunnan horses on the official road, most of them belong to the Xinghan Club, and a small part belong to the aristocratic families who entered the Nanzhongkai plantation in the early years.

People who didn't invest in Yuejuan Racecourse in the early days, now want to get a large number of Yunnan horses, that's just thinking about fart.

Not to mention a large number, it is quite difficult for ordinary people to find a few horses, not to mention that they can be found overnight.

But this matter is not difficult for Ma Di, I saw him answering calmly:

"It's because of Lu Taishou's relationship, borrow some time."

Lu Kai and Ma Di have a close relationship, and Ma Di has made great contributions in planning to quell the chaos, let alone borrowing, it is only natural to give a few Yunnan horses.

Hearing this, Zhuge Qiao sighed: So there was a plan long ago.

At the same time, I feel a little desolate: Our brotherhood is really as shallow as paper...

Although Ma Di was exiled here, but he had a letter from King Feng Gui in his arms, so he didn't have to worry about starving to death even if he came here empty-handed.

Therefore, there are not many things in the small courtyard.

The porter was busy for a while, and there was a barbarian maid preparing for it, so the things were packed quickly.

Ma Di left in a hurry. Although Lu Kai, the prefect of Yunnan County, was reluctant, he knew that this was a matter of his future.

Exiled for three years, now that he is pardoned, I'm afraid Xin has already flown to Liangzhou.

After all, Ma Su is not young anymore, and with the three years of Fu Zing, it is natural to show his ambition in going here.

Lu Kai arranged a banquet and gave him a farewell party with Zhuge Qiao.

Zhuge Qiao even returned to Wei County with Ma Di before leaving.

At the last parting, Ma Su finally said to Zhuge Qiao:

"Bo Song, Liu Zhou's rebellion in Yunnan, although some people have evil intentions, but Dudu Zhang's strict law enforcement is also one of the reasons."

"Although Liu Zhou failed to cause chaos this time, the imperial court will definitely reconsider the governance of Nanzhong. It is right for those who govern the people to be lenient and strict."

"According to my prediction, Dudu Zhang will be able to serve as Dudu for another year at most, and the imperial court will most likely send someone else to replace him."

"Now that the big Han has won Liangzhou, there is no need to worry about the future. In a few years, there will be a battle in Guanzhong."

When Ma Di said this, he emphasized his tone: "By then, the big man will definitely have all the best soldiers and mighty generals, and he will fight the Wei thieves in Guanzhong."

"In the past few years, Nanzhong will definitely be stable. If Nanzhong surrenders to the governor, I'm afraid it will also lead the army to the north."

"Bosong is not good at leading the army, but he has been in charge of the logistics of the army for these years. If he can make preparations early and let the army in front have enough food and clothing, it may not be a way out."

When Zhuge Qiao heard this, his eyes lit up immediately.

He knows that his talent is not outstanding, and he has been diligent and diligent all these years, only seeking no faults, not meritorious deeds.

It is normal for a small official position and slow promotion.

Now that Ma Di has suggested it, how can you not be happy?

"It's just that places like Nanzhong can provide enough food and clothing for the army?"

Zhuge Qiao looked at Ma Su and asked in distress.

Ma Su gave a "tsk": "In the world, Bo Song is the only one who can make Feng Mingwen call his elder brother. Bo Song doesn't know himself?"

Zhuge Qiao was not a fool, so he immediately understood: "Xinghanhui?"

"If you want to govern Nanzhong, no matter who is going to be the governor, you must use the power of the Xinghan Association..."

Ma Di said something meaningful.

"I see."

Zhuge Qiao nodded again and again, lamenting that the friendship between Youchang and himself is really as deep as the sea.

Then he reached into his arms and took out a book:

"It's a long way to go to Liangzhou. If you are bored, you can read this book. It will be very helpful for passing the Liangzhou exam."

Ma Di took a look at it suspiciously, and saw on the cover that it read: "Mock Exam Questions for the Examination of the Liangzhou Governor's Department of the Han Dynasty".

After a long time, Ma Su raised his head and said slowly, "Why did Bo Song get this book?"

"It was sent together with the plain text letter."

"Why did you give it to me today?"

"Actually, I wanted to give it to you at that time, but didn't you say it, you want to see it before you say it? So I forgot it for a while."

The gentleman Zhuge Qiao said sincerely, "Your Chang, you should take care of it. This book is expensive. There is a price in Liangzhou, and there is no market for it. I don't know how many people have paid a high price to buy it but can't get it."

Ma Di suddenly discovered that Zhuge Qiao was actually not such a gentleman.

Just as Ma Di was heading north, Hualan was preparing to reorganize the cavalry and head south.

More than once she took out the letter from her bosom, read it again and again:

"Seeds? Want the seeds of the crops cultivated in the southern countries? The big man has everything, why do you want the seeds of those barbarians?"

The countries in the south are all small countries. Compared with the big Han, they are completely different.

A piece of silk can be exchanged for a large amount of jade. If you are willing to spend the capital, you may be able to exchange for the transparent water jade that King Feng Gui has been looking for all along.

As long as you exchange for transparent water jade, you will make a lot of money.

The Xinghan Society has been buying high-quality transparent water jade at high prices all along. I heard that this is the request of King Feng Gui.

Guiwang Feng is ruthless, but he is also very generous in his actions, very generous.

After Hua Niangzi made money from the southern countries, she would use the transparent water jade to make money from King Feng Gui.

It's just that Guiwang Feng made her happy, and when Guiwang Feng occasionally wanted to have fun, Hualan had to try her best to satisfy him.

At this time, it was a bit late to organize the cavalry to go south.

But this time, Hualan didn't want to make money, but sent someone to investigate and do some preparatory work.

Because the horse team had never paid attention to the information about farming in the small countries in the south before.

After all, many tribes in Nanzhong didn't even know how to farm a few years ago.