Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

There was no talk that night, and early the next morning, Zhao Zhen and others packed up and left camp. When leaving the city gate, leave four tokens in the hands of the soldiers guarding the city gate and ask them to deliver them to the prefect He.

After leaving Tai'an City, Zhao Zhen and others divided their troops into two groups as agreed yesterday. Lin Chong and Tang Bin took their families and newly recruited geisha to the southwest and returned to Liangshan County. Zhao Zhen took Wang Tianba and Min Gong, together with Guanghui, Lu Zhishen, Tao Zongwang, Ruan Xiaoer and others, eastward to Mengxiong River in Zhangqiu County.

Zhao Zhen and his team worked hard all the way, making inquiries all the way, and they arrived at Mengxiong River in just half a day. After walking along the river for half an hour, I finally found out about Duozhuang Township, where Liu Dalang was located.

Zhao Zhen and others set up camp by the river and made a fire for breakfast. Wang Tianba and Min Gong were left behind to lead the soldiers, and Zhao Zhen took Guang Hui, Lu Zhishen, Ruan Xiaoer, and Tao Zongwang to Duozhuang Township.

After finding a restaurant and ordering a table of wine and meat dishes, Zhao Zhen waved to the waiter and asked: "Second brother, did Liu Dalang in the village catch the pig dragon?"

"My guest is a stranger, but he doesn't know that the pig-shaped dragon is the most cunning. In the past few days, I have also heard from the villagers that Liu Dalang has tied a fishing line as thick as a stick and is now looking for scented bait to catch the dragon. As soon as we prepare more fragrant bait, we will go fishing for dragons in the river."

Zhao Zhen said: "Is there something special about this bait?"

"This little guy doesn't know. When the guest wants to ask, he can only ask Liu Dalang." The waiter replied.

Zhao Zhen took some copper coins, rewarded the waiter, and waved him down.

Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that we still have no idea whether we can catch this pig-shaped dragon."

Ruan Xiaoer said: "Master, at dawn tomorrow, I can dive into the water to see if I can find this pig-shaped dragon."

Zhao Zhen said hurriedly: "Brother, this is not a joke. The pig-shaped dragon moves quickly in the water and has a hard skin. It is difficult to be hurt by a sword. Although my brother is good at water, I am afraid that he will not be able to move faster than the pig-shaped dragon in the water. I will go to Liu Dalang after dinner. I’ll visit my home and ask if I can help with the preparation of the scented bait. If that’s not possible, there’s no need to risk it.”

After the meal, Zhao Zhenrang cut ten kilograms of cooked beef, bought a bucket of wine, and asked the waiter to pick it up and send it to Liu Dalang's house.

After knocking on the door, Liu Dalang looked at Zhao Zhen and others in surprise: "I never thought that the official would actually come."

The waiter said: "Da Lang is in a good mood today. The high officials have brought us a lot of wine and meat."

Zhao Zhen said: "Have some food and wine, let's see Dalang fishing for pigs and dragons." After saying that, Zhao Zhen took out the token given by Governor He, waved it towards Liu Dalang, and then said: "I told Governor He when I came here, See if I can help."

After hearing this, Liu Dalang let Zhao Zhen and others into the courtyard, pointed to the iron rope on the ground and said: "Look, sir, the fishing rope has been made, and now only the scented bait is missing."

Zhao Zhen asked: "I wonder what the fragrant bait brother needs?"

"We must use high-grade livestock meat, but it is difficult to find. Wang Er's family in the west of the village has a big pig, weighing no less than 500 kilograms. Although it is not high-grade, it must be a different species. I went to his house five times to negotiate, and wanted to buy him. I want to use this pig as bait, but I can’t agree on the price. I wonder if the officials are willing to help?”

"How much does he want?"

"150 yuan is enough money."

Zhao Zhen said: "An ordinary pig only has three or two pigs. This pig in his family has not yet entered the advanced level, but 150 pigs is a bit of a bargain."

"I was entrusted by the prefect, and since I know this method, I have to try it. Liu Dalang can go with me, and I will buy the pig, and we will go fishing for the pig dragon together. If we can get rid of the pig dragon, the county will still reward the money. All the brothers and others have, I only take Zhu Po Long back."

"Besides this fat pig, is there any other choice?"

Liu Dalang was happy after hearing this: "It's not necessary to use this big pig. Ordinary pigs and sheep can also be tried. I'm just afraid that this pig-shaped dragon won't take the bait. I once heard that the taste of such mutated livestock is very good." The most beautiful thing is that rich people are willing to spend a lot of money to buy it. To ensure that it is safe, I want to use this mutated fat pig to lead the way. Let the officials go to Wang Er's house. "

After that, Liu Dalang led Zhao Zhen and others to the home of Wang Er in the west of the village.

Wang Erlang was sitting under the big tree in front of his house enjoying the cool. When he saw Liu Dalang and his party, Wang Erlang did not get up: "Liu Dalang, it's not that we don't want to get rid of this pig. It's just that the price you offered is too low. This pig I won't sell it if it's less than 150 guan. Besides, if you don't tell anyone else except this pig, the county will give you a reward of 1,000 guan."

Liu Dalang said angrily: "This method has never been tried before. It's okay if it works. If it doesn't work, why don't I sell my land and my house?"

"This has nothing to do with me. My family is not a fisherman, so we don't have to go fishing on the river. This pig-shaped dragon doesn't dare to go ashore, so it doesn't bother my family much." Wang Er replied.

Liu Dalang wanted to start making a noise, but Zhao Zhen caught him and said, "Brother Wang, if this pig of yours is suitable, I will pay for it. But I want to see it first."

Wang Er looked Zhao Zhen up and down, and saw that Zhao Zhen was dressed as a foreign minister. He stood up and said, "This high-ranking official must have heard Liu Dalang say that this sow in our family can grow taller in just one year." It's the size of two or three pigs from other houses, so it must be something extraordinary. I once saw someone selling a big goat in the county. It was also the size of two or three sheep, and it sold for 130 yuan. My pig was bigger than that goat, 150 yuan. I don’t want much.”

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Of course, if you are really advanced, the price is right."

After hearing what Zhao Zhen said, Wang Er stood up and grinned: "Official, please come with me."

Zhao Zhen followed Wang Er into the courtyard gate. When he entered, he saw three large, two small and three pig pens on the east side of the courtyard wall. In this weather, the smell of manure hit his face.

Compared to when Zhao Zhen brought the [Big Lotus Pig] back from the main world, the smell left on the school grounds was much greater. This is also a common method in villages. Every household must raise one or two fat pigs. In addition to farming, raising pigs is another important source of income for farmers, and children in every family have to weed pigs every day.

It's okay now, but when the weather gets hotter, not only will the smell in the pen be greater, but flies will be flying all over the sky. This is also the reason why Zhao Zhen seldom returned to his old house in Xixi Village after repairing Baishi Manor.

Wang Er led everyone to the pig pen, took some pigweed and threw it into the trough. Zhao Zhen looked inside and saw the mutated fat pig in the pen. He stood up suddenly, walked to the pig trough and started eating. In addition to this mutated sow, there were five normal-sized pigs in the pig pen, but they didn't dare to come over to eat.

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Tuhe Black Pig (first level, with black hair all over the body, strong limbs, and horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, resembling eyebrows, also called "Er-eyebrow Pig". It mutated by swallowing a fragment of Huanlong rock, and is pregnant.)

Zhao Zhen said: "How about if I give you five more pigs, I can take away all the pigs in the three pig pens?"

Wang Er said: "This is not possible. The small pen in the north is the sow I raised, and this big pig was born from this sow. The small pen in the south is the new breeding pig I bought, and I have been raising it for a year and a half. It’s ready for breeding, but I can’t sell it if it’s not castrated.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen looked at the mutated pig again, which clearly had the word "pregnant" on it. Confirming that he had read it correctly, Zhao Zhen said: "If pigs grow fast, don't they need to be castrated? For these six pigs, the pig knocker will not charge you 50 cents."

Wang Er smiled complacently: "What's so difficult about knocking a pig? After watching it three or five times, you can knock a pig by yourself. You can save money and drink a bottle of wine."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Brother is a capable person. I have taken a fancy to this pig. Together with these five big pigs, how about a total of 150 pigs?"

"How is this possible? Just this big pig costs 150 pieces." Wang Er said jumping to his feet.

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, have you been bidding for these 150 pieces for a long time? Is there anyone who really wants to buy it? If I didn't want to catch the pig dragon, I wouldn't be willing to buy it."

Wang Er hesitated for a while. Indeed, as Zhao Zhen said, three or five butchers came to collect the pigs, and the highest one only sold 100 pigs. These five ordinary fat pigs were no more than 12, 3, or 6 pigs. 150 pigs is still considered high. In addition, the mutated pig now eats more and more, and it makes me exhausted from grazing every day.

Thinking of this, Wang Er said: "In order to catch this pig dragon, I will sell it for less money, which can be considered as a contribution to the village. These six pigs are priced at 150 guan and sold to high officials."

Zhao Zhen did not hesitate, took out 15 taels of gold from his wallet and handed it to Wang Er. Wang Er took the three gold ingots, put them in his mouth and bit them, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

After writing the sale and purchase deed, Wang Er opened the pen door and drove out the six pigs inside. Zhao Zhen and others drove the pigs all the way back to the station by the river.

I asked the sergeant to place these six fat pigs. Zhao Zhen said to Liu Dalang: "Liu Dalang, this mutated fat pig is indeed rare. I can't bear to kill it, so I'd better use ordinary pigs to catch this pig dragon."

Liu Dalang was astonished: "Master, with this mutated pig, the villain is eighty-nine percent sure. If it is replaced by an ordinary fat pig, the villain is not sure."

Zhao Zhen only disagreed and tried to persuade him twice. Seeing Zhao Zhen's insistence, Liu Dalang sighed and said, "If we don't succeed in fishing the Pig Po Dragon tomorrow, I hope the senior official will explain it in front of Magistrate He."

Zhao Zhen said: "Don't worry, Master He, I will explain it myself. I will never let brothers and others be punished by the stick."

Liu Dalang said: "In that case, let's try it with these fat pigs tomorrow. I will go home to pack up the fishing lines and boats, and inform a few old brothers. I will come to see the high officials at the beginning of the day tomorrow."