034 The good man and the woman of the Bai family
After dinner, Bai Chou tasting tea with Yang Heng in Helinghu Villa as promised. Yang Heng did not mention Bai Fuling at all, but only asked Bai Chou about the situation in the Beiguan City area in recent years. Bai Chou answered it in a concise manner, and often pointed to the key points of the problem in one sentence. The situation he mentioned was also very consistent with the news sent by Yang Heng's spy.
The reason why Lu Ying has been able to make Beiguan City peaceful and prosperous over the years is that he feared the barbarians at the beginning, but more importantly, the various trade policies against the barbarians later. Barbarians are also humans, and most barbarians, like the people of Qi, hope to live a stable and prosperous life. The barbarians' living environment is difficult and they have no food and clothing. Plunder has become an important way for them to improve their lives. Now Lu Ying and the Bai family provide them with safer ways to exchange for the way they need for their lives. Who is willing to risk their lives and start the war easily?
As Yang Heng listened, he couldn't help but put away his prejudices and anger in his heart and talked to him attentively. Apart from his thrilling appearance, the head of the Bai family in front of him may not be outstanding in talent, but his unique insights into current affairs can be regarded as a master with extensive knowledge and knowledge and deep understanding of the world.
Yang Heng couldn't figure out his background, so he simply asked bluntly: "Mr. Bai is a talented man, probably not an unknown person. He doesn't know where the fairyland is, so why are he living in this small town on the side?"
Yang Heng and Lie Dang could see that there were many people in Baijiazhuang who could be martial arts, and Bai Pingzi and others were even more famous. Even if Bai Fuling was following, Bai Shao and Bai Guo were not easy to deal with. Even if ordinary wealthy families could afford money, they would not necessarily have such people to guard the house, let alone be given the surname of the Bai family as slaves or maids.
If these people were trained by the Bai family, it would be hard for people to doubt the background of the Bai family. The strength of the Bai family now shows is no less than that of the newly-known sects in the world.
Besides, the Bai Chou family came to Beiguan City ten years ago. Tongcaiya Store was established step by step after they arrived here. The situation of Bailishan was obviously caused by their careful management since they arrived here. So where did their capital come from?
As far as he knew, the Beiguan City was in chaos ten years ago, and the nearby city was burned, killed, plundered and plundered by barbarians every few days. The people lived in poverty. It was not until five years ago that Lu Ying asked to stay here that the situation gradually stabilized. Before Lu Ying arrived in Beiguan City, what did the Bai family rely on to stand here safely?
The more you come into contact with the Bai family, the bigger the mystery in them.
Bai Chou smiled and said, "Zhi Xia is just a vulgar person who was abandoned by the clan and achieved nothing. If the couple in Xia Xia looks like they will inevitably be looked at by others. Although Baili Mountain is located in the border area, it is a blessed place with beautiful scenery. Life is free and easy, and it is much freehand than camping and serving in the secular world."
When he smiled, his facial features were distorted even more violently. Yang Heng tried his best to treat it as a casual one, just to exercise his mind.
He was not disappointed with him avoiding answering Yang Heng: "Yes, Baili Mountain is a fairyland on earth. If it weren't for seeing it with your own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that there would be such a blessed land in the bitter and cold land of the northern region. Mr. Bai is very blessed. But he doesn't know why his husband and General Zhenbei have a connection?"
Bai Chou did not continue to play Tai Chi. He knew that Bai Fuling had saved Lu Ying and had nothing to hide. He immediately told the story and finally said: "My husband and I only have one daughter. The life of the little girl was given by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, so he made a great wish to do good and accumulate blessings to save ten thousand people to repay God's kindness. The Baili Mountain was originally poor and lonely, without food and clothing, or suffering from disabilities. The little girl took them back to the mountain to ask someone to teach them a skill, and they would let them redeem themselves. We only hope that the little girl can be safe, have a long and healthy life, and it is enough to make a wish. Other trivial matters in the next family do not want to pay attention to the facts."
Bai Chou's words have a clear explanation of weakness, and it also implies that Yang Heng and the others are planning to stay out of the matter. Bai Chou is sophisticated that Yang Heng has long guessed that he is deliberately polite to others and must ask for something.
No one knows the wealth and true strength of their Bai family. As a prince, Yang Heng would not go to the frontier to make friends with a local rich man even if he lacks money. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that his real purpose is to use them to win over or deal with Lu Ying.
Lu Ying had his own plans for his position and position in the court, and Bai Chou also agreed with him. They neither seek fame nor profit, and there was no need to disturb the muddy waters in the capital.
The court was afraid of Lu Ying, which was already in their expectations, but it was just a matter of time. Lu Ying had already had a solution. In the worst case, as long as they could delay for a year or two, their other retreat would be planned, and even the emperor would not do anything to them.
So Bai Chou refused to offend Yang Heng openly, but no matter what Yang Heng asked him to do, he always made up his mind to push back and forth. Yang Heng had long known his attitude towards them, and he was not angry. It seemed that the Bai family and Lu Ying were all planning to stay and become local kings. As the saying goes, no desires are strong, but in life, who can truly have no desires and no desires? Isn’t it what they want to be in a corner?
Yang Heng smiled and turned around the topic, pretending to ask inadvertently: "Mr. Bai said that Ling Yan's life was given by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? Where did you start?"
"The little girl was weak and sick since she was born. The couple sought medical treatment for her but had no improvement. At that time, even Mr. Xin Yi, known as a miracle doctor, asserted that her daughter would not live to be three years old. Sure enough, when the little girl was three years old, her condition was out of control. The little girl was anxious and hugged her to ask for a meeting with Mr. Xin Yi. The little girl couldn't hold on halfway, and she was about to die. She happened to pass by a dilapidated ancient temple, where Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was worshipped, and there was only one old monk. The little girl was desperate in her heart and knelt in front of the Bodhisattva and begged repeatedly.
I hope the Bodhisattva will bless you and save the little girl. The Bodhisattva has a spirit, but the little girl has really woken up from a coma. Not only that, she has become very smart... The girl was extremely weak before and could not even speak. After the Bodhisattva appeared, the girl not only became healthy, but also spoke smoothly, and was smarter than an ordinary girl. Even Mr. Xin Yi was puzzled. Since then, our family has made great wishes to do more good deeds and save thousands of people to thank the Bodhisattva for the grace!" Bai Chou said this, his expression was very pious, and even Yang Heng was not moved when he saw it.
"I wonder where that ancient temple is?"
Bai Chou paused and said, "Your Highness forgives your sins. The old monk in the temple once said that the Buddha's fate will meet those who are destined to be. Do not publicize the location of the temple everywhere, so as not to attract many worldly affairs..."
"This old monk is really an outlier." Yang Heng felt a little dissatisfied, thinking that Bai Chou might have intentionally concealed it for some reason, but he didn't think it was very important, so he didn't continue to ask.
Seeing that the time was almost the same, Bai Chou stood up and said goodbye, but Yang Heng did not try to keep him.
There was nothing to say all night. The next morning, Lu Ying sent ten of the eighteen cavalry in the north of the town and ten guards from the Bai family to escort Yang Heng to the agreed place to meet with his guards and welcomed Beiguan City.
The Bai family prepared a carriage for Yang Heng and sent two servants to accompany him. This show was not solemn, but it showed that it was appropriate. Although the carriage was not as comfortable and exquisite as the one that Bai Fuling sat on, it also surprised Yang Heng and Lie Ding who were in it.
"The Bai family is really trying hard to enjoy. I think that the craftsmen in the capital are already very good, and compared with the people under the Bai family, it is really not worth laughing at all." The carriage is surprisingly stable, and the carriage is cool and not stuffy at all. The cushion fabric is smooth and soft, and I don't know what it is made of, so people don't want to get up after sitting down. In terms of comfort, Yang Heng asked himself that there are too many carriages used in the capital. The carriages he had ridden before were luxurious, but they were not as luxurious as the carriages of the Bai family. Every detail is unique and brings the advantages of convenience and usefulness to the extreme.
"The Bai family seems to be very proficient in strange skills. The Baili Mountain is full of mechanisms, but it is very convenient. I don't know where they found so many skilled craftsmen." Lie Dang also has many similar experiences in Baijiazhuang, and even a toilet is unique. At first, it was quite uncomfortable. After using it a few times, I only felt that most of the cottages I had been to before were extremely crude and dirty, and I don't know how I endured it in the past few decades.
At this moment, the carriage was surrounded by people from Baijiazhuang and Lu Ying, so it was inconvenient to say a lot, but Yang Heng and Lie Dang were already determined to find out the background of the Baijia.
Ginkgo watched Yang Heng and Lie Dang leave from a distance, and immediately ran back to report to Bai Fuling. The alarm was lifted, and the person asked to leave the territory of Bailishan Female Overlord!
When Bai Fuling heard this good news early in the morning, she smiled and went to see her "green-eyed turtle" with unlimited appreciation potential.
Perhaps because of hope in my heart, the mental state of Tsingguoweimao was much better than last time. When Bai Fuling arrived, her green eyes lit up and burning enthusiasm. The ginkgo and Dingxiang who were following Bai Fuling were almost rolling their eyes when they saw it - another stupid man who was deceived by the lady's beautiful appearance!
I have to say that my lady did have a beautiful face that turned into a fairy into a human being. Even the "old people" who have been by her side for many years often can't help but be stunned. Especially in the past two or three years, the lady has gradually grown up, and from facial features to body shape, it has become more and more graceful to the girl, which makes people feel even more moved.
Unfortunately, the strange temperament under that face is something that most men in the world cannot bear. Their first reaction when they see the lady is stunning and obsessed with it, but as their understanding deepens, the stunning will soon turn into fright, and then they only dare to spy on the beauty from afar, and they will never dare to approach the lady within ten feet of the body.
I wonder how long this "green-eyed turtle" can last for the beautiful appearance of white poria?
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There are many things to do before the festival, so I will stumble on everyone, and those who pass by will leave votes to encourage you... (To be continued)
Chapter completed!