Are you crazy? Trying to trick him into military service? He's the number one dragon on the fro

"I will leave it to you, Lord Centurion."

How could Wang Lindong possibly say no?

He not only agreed to Lu Xiao's proposal, but even took the initiative to increase the price:

"My lord, I had not thought it through before, but after your reminder, I realized that the value of each warhorse is immeasurable. Therefore, I have decided to purchase them at a price of fifty taels of silver each."

"If you have no objections, please accept these silver notes."

After saying that, he pulled out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and reluctantly handed over five thousand taels:

"I wish to purchase one hundred warhorses. The total is five thousand taels. Please count them, sir!"

"What do you mean by this?"

Lu Xiao shook his head and refused to answer:

"We agreed on twenty taels, and that's twenty taels. As a merchant, it's already quite generous of you not to try and lower the price. How could I, a centurion, let you lose money?"

"Wang Lindong, even if I really sold it to you for fifty taels, you still wouldn't be able to sell it, and you'd end up losing everything."

"I could never do something like that!"

Beneath his warm smile lay a chilling, even murderous, intent!

Seeing that he rejected Wang Lindong's suggestion without hesitation, Luo Yang nodded to himself.

Any transaction, from national treasures to needles and thread, requires a written contract to complete the transaction. This serves as proof and evidence in case of potential future conflicts.

Fifty taels for a warhorse is already an astronomical price.

Lu Xiao wouldn't be foolish enough to sign a contract with Wang Lindong at this price, otherwise the other party could turn around and take the contract to the authorities, and he would definitely be in deep trouble!

This guy is a businessman after all; he's always setting traps for people!

Seeing that he refused, Wang Lindong thought for a moment and changed his approach, continuing to hand over the five thousand taels of silver notes:

"Thank you for your consideration, Commander. However, I heard from you that those warhorses were obtained with the blood and sweat of the soldiers at the outpost, and I feel very guilty for offering such a price earlier."

"Then let's purchase the warhorses as you suggested, sir. The remaining three thousand taels can be considered a small gift from me to you!"

He was filled with regret. If he had known that Lu Xiao had seen through the Wang family's scheme, if he had known that an angel would descend upon them today, he would never have come to the White Wolf Outpost to do business!

At this moment, he actually began to loathe the Wang family's ancestral foresight.

Hearing this, Lu Xiao still refused to accept the silver note, but instead looked at him with a smile:

"This gift is too expensive; I cannot accept it."

"However, since Uncle Wang is thinking of the soldiers at the outpost, I will take the liberty of accepting the three thousand taels on their behalf. When the time comes, I will tell the soldiers that Uncle Wang is considerate of their hard work and has personally delivered this money to buy them wine and meat as a reward for their efforts."

"What does Uncle Wang think?"

Wang Lindong cursed Lu Xiao's cunning in his heart once again.

Because of the angel's arrival, a number of soldiers gathered at the south gate of the outpost, but they were mostly squad leaders like Zhou Daxing and Huang Shan, or veteran soldiers who kept their mouths shut.

He knew that as long as he nodded, even if he later went back on his word and reported Lu Xiao to the authorities for soliciting bribes, these people would testify on his behalf that nothing had happened.

But if he refused, he worried that he wouldn't be able to leave the White Wolf outpost today.

After much deliberation, Wang Lindong could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger, while outwardly displaying an expression of generosity and surprise.

"Your Excellency is absolutely right. I am here today on behalf of the villagers to reward the soldiers!"

"Chief Zhou!"

Lu Xiao smiled, then called Zhou Daxing over and whispered a few words in his ear.

A short while later, he led out a hundred warhorses.

Seeing that most of the warhorses were injured, and some of them weren't even warhorses but cargo horses, Wang Lindong immediately protested:

"Commander Lu, wasn't it agreed that we'd have one hundred warhorses?"

"Uncle Wang, you may not know this."

Lu Xiao looked apologetic:

"These are the best quality warhorses our brothers have captured. Most of the other warhorses are lame or very old, and I'm embarrassed to sell them to you."

"If you don't believe me, you can go to the stable to check."

After saying that, he stepped aside.

Wang Lindong really intended to personally enter the outpost for inspection, but just as he was about to take a step, he saw Zhou Daxing and his men gathered together, sharpening their knives and guns, their eyes filled with murderous intent as they looked at him.

He was so frightened that he took half a step back, and with a mournful face, he laughed:

"Thank you for your kind offer, sir, but I trust the soldiers and will not inspect it myself."

"My lord, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Goodbye and don't bother seeing me off!"

Lu Xiao watched as Wang Lindong led his men away with the warhorses until they disappeared from sight.

He turned to look at Luo Yang, and Zhou Daxing and the others tactfully dispersed.

"Brother Luo, here are two thousand taels of silver, all of which you deserve."

"I plan to meet General Long before I go to the capital and give him two thousand taels of the remaining three thousand taels. I will only take five hundred taels of the remaining silver notes."

"As for the rest, let's improve the food for the brothers at the outpost."

Luo Yang initially refused to accept it, but after several attempts, he reluctantly accepted one thousand taels.

"Your journey to the capital will undoubtedly be very expensive, though we do not yet know what fate awaits you."

"Bringing more silver will make it easier for you to make arrangements in the capital and pave the way for your future."

"Brother Luo..."

Lu Xiao was deeply moved.

Luo Yang maintains his opinion:

"Brother Xiao, the capital is not as simple as you think. Without guidance, one wrong step could lead to utter ruin. That's why that Eunuch Wang told you to observe more, listen more, and speak less."

"Just accept it, or I'll disown you as my brother!"

Left with no other choice, Lu Xiao had to agree to the other party's statement.

Then Luo Yang urged:

"You'd better pack your things quickly and head to the capital immediately!"

"With the old folks like Daxing here, and me keeping an eye on the situation at the outpost, there shouldn't be any problems in the short term."

"Lu Xiao, your trip to the capital is not only to secure a future for yourself, but also to fight for a chance for wealth and honor for the brothers at the outpost. Do not slack off!"

"good!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao's expression gradually became serious.

Without dawdling, he gathered Zhou Daxing and the others, gave them a few simple instructions, and immediately mounted his horse and headed to Ji County.

Lu Xiao arrived safely before dark.

Long Gui seemed to know that Lu Xiao would come to him first. As soon as Lu Xiao arrived outside the county office, he was greeted by Long Wu, who nodded to him and said:

"My general has prepared food and wine and is waiting for you. Please come with me, Commander Lu."

Lu Xiao quickly straightened his clothes and made sure he hadn't done anything impolite before following the other person inside.

Upon meeting, Long Gui greeted him warmly:

"Come, come, I happen to be in the mood for a drink today. I heard you are about to go to the capital, so I have prepared some wine and dishes to send you off."

Now that we're here, let's make ourselves at home. We can talk while we eat.

Lu Xiao was taken aback, but quickly realized it was because of the Emperor's summons. He hurriedly went over, bowed, and took his seat.

"Thank you, General Long. I was just getting hungry!"

Long Gui's smile widened even more:

"Will you still call me General?"