Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 155 Stealing Rice

This letter was written by Cui Shuang to Chen Mo.

The letter stated that with his continuous efforts, Chen Mo was able to purchase red copper at a price lower than [-]% of the market value per catty.

But Chen Mo had to deal with the coarse salt by himself, and Cui Shuang did not persuade Yuan Youchun.

"It's [-]% lower than the market price. Yes, the money is not wasted." Chen Mo murmured, thinking that Cui Shuang was pretty good, at least he used money to do things.

Of course, if Chen Mo knew that Yang Minggui promised to sell it to him at a price lower than half the market price, and Cui Shuang took [-]% of it, he would not feel this way.

Chen Mo called Zhang He and asked Wang Ping to send two scribes. Then he led a group of people to Xia Lin immediately to buy [-] kilograms of red copper.

That's right, Chen Mo was afraid that Yang Minggui would regret it during the period, so he hurriedly bought the red copper back.

Thirty thousand kilograms of red copper, if used well, can make a thousand pieces of Mingguang Armor.

At the same time, Lu Yuan also headed to Jiangnan with a thousand kilograms of refined salt and thirty bottles of perfume made in the past two days.

Since this is the first cooperation, the volume cannot be large. After all, if it is swallowed up by the other party, the sunk cost will be too high.

According to Shenghuang Chamber of Commerce's [-]% share, Chen Mo's estimated price for this thousand kilograms of refined salt is that he can recover [-] guan.

After all, according to the Shenghuang Chamber of Commerce, the money can only be divided after selling it, which is too maneuverable.

Therefore, Chen Mo must have a price in his mind, which can also be said to be a bottom line. If this bottom line price of [-] yuan cannot be recovered, it means that the Shenghuang Chamber of Commerce does not want to cooperate with him.

For thirty bottles of perfume, Chen Mo's price in mind was one hundred guan.

……

On the other side, Qingting County.

Bai Su had just come back and before he could take a breath, Yuan Youchun called him over and asked impatiently about Xia Lin: "Has Commander Qu agreed to make the decision for me?"

Bai Sui shook his head, his face was calm, he hesitated for a while, and then said: "Commander Qu said, Commander He was at fault in this matter in the first place. Don't blame Chen Mo. Let General Yuan give up on this matter." in addition."

Before he finished speaking, Yuan Youchun couldn't help but frown slightly and said angrily: "How could it be like this? Jinwu is my adopted son and Qu Shuai's adopted grandson. How can I let it go?"

After he finished speaking, he realized that Bai Sui had not finished what he said, and quickly asked "What else?"

"In addition, Qu Shuai has found out that the amount of coarse salt tax paid by the general is wrong and has been concealed. It is far more than five thousand kilograms. Therefore, the general is punished to pay the tax amount of ten thousand kilograms of coarse salt to Xialin within ten days from the receipt of the news. , and pay a fine of five to five thousand guan." After saying this, Bai Sui immediately lowered his head, not even daring to breathe.

"what…"

As expected, Yuan Youchun shouted loudly the next second.

This loud shout was like a bell, roaring in the lobby.

All the vases, teacups, teapots and other objects placed in the lobby were shattered with the sound.

Bai Su felt his eardrums stinging from the shock and quickly covered his ears.

How could Yuan Youchun not be angry? He didn't get any benefits, but he also had to pay a sum of money for this trip. He narrowed his eyes slightly, exuding coldness, turned his head to look at Bai Su, and said, "What the hell is going on here?" Why would Shuai Qu suddenly check our tax amount?"

"My subordinates found out that it was Cui Shuang who filed the complaint. The information provided by Chen Mo said that the amount of coarse salt purchased from us was tens of thousands of kilograms, so..." Bai Su whispered.

"You bastard." Yuan Youchun's face was as gloomy as water. He thought of something immediately and said with sharp eyes: "What happened to the fine salt matter? But what benefit did that boy Chen Mo give Cui Shuang? Otherwise, how could Cui Shuang help that boy? Get ahead.”

"It is said that Chen Mo refined fine salt from coarse salt, and Chen Mo has already told Qu Shuai about the refining method." Bai Su said.

"So it turns out that a group of giant rats and borers have received such a huge benefit, so they let me put this matter aside."

"..."

Bai Su didn't know how to answer this.

Yuan Youchun calmly walked around the lobby twice, and then whispered: "We can't just let this matter go. This matter has become a big deal. If we just let it go, where can I put my face? You kid, you can sit on my head and shit."

"But Commander Qu has already given an order to let this matter go. General, if you act rashly and offend Commander Qu, then..." Bai Su frowned. Although he also had hatred for Chen Mo, Commander Qu had already Having given an order, taking action again would be a violation of the order.

A glint flashed in Yuan Youchun's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Didn't Chen Mo say before that Jinwu and the others were fake and that they were thieves? Then let's treat ourselves as thieves for once."

"What does the general mean?"

"Isn't the rice outside Pingting County about to mature? With your men, you disguise yourself as a thief and harvest it first under the cover of night. In this way, even if you let out a bad breath, you can make up for our losses, and the other party won't be able to catch us. We have a handle on it." Yuan Youchun said.

"promise."

Until night falls and the moon reaches the zenith.

Bai Sui was dressed in black, with a piece of black cloth covering his face. Taking advantage of the darkness, he took about two hundred people and sneaked out of Qingting County. Even the weapons he carried were turned into hatchets, which could be used as The weapon can also be used as a sickle to harvest rice.

"Commander Bai, when we go to Pingting County this time, won't it be enough if we only bring this few people with us?" one of his subordinates said.

"We are just taking advantage of the darkness to harvest rice, not to fight. There are too many people and there will be too much noise. You can just obey the orders and follow the orders. There is not so much nonsense."

"..."

The group of people took advantage of the darkness and came to Pingting County. When passing by Dadong Lake in the area under the jurisdiction of Pingting County, a man squatting under the dam poked his head out. Through the moonlight, he saw many sneaky people. The figure walked towards Liucun.

The man's name is Zhang Fusheng, and he is also a brave guard. He is not on duty tonight, so he takes advantage of his rest time to go fishing at night.

Not only him, but also many brave guards like night fishing, because it is easier to catch fish at night, and they can also catch eels and frogs in the fields.

If you are lucky, one night's harvest can earn back a month's salary.However, as more and more people fish at night, the harvest naturally becomes less and less. Now, there are many fewer people fishing at night compared to the previous May.

Due to his acumen of identity, Zhang Fusheng recognized at a glance that these sneaky people were definitely not good people. He immediately squatted by the lake, wiped his buttocks a few times, picked up his pants, and ran towards the village.

As a native of Pingting County, I am very familiar with the local terrain. Even if I run with my eyes closed, I will not fall.

Soon, Zhang Fusheng surpassed Bai Su and the others.

……

With the harvest coming soon, Shenyong Guards set up sentries in Liucun, Xiaogao Village, and Wangjiazhuang, and arranged patrols.

However, the area of ​​several villages is too large, and the brave guards are all spread out, and there are places where the guards cannot be seen. In addition, the brave guards also have to change shifts to rest, and it is impossible to stay up all night, so there are fewer people.

Liucun is actually not big, but it has a lot of fields. Before this, these fields belonged to the men in the city, and it was only recently that they were divided among households.

At the entrance of Liucun, Su Qi, who was leading the team on duty, told everyone some dirty jokes he heard from somewhere.

Why is it that a member of the county next door is picking up ashes, and the concubine of Xin Na, a wealthy businessman, is having an affair with his son?
These things are true and false, but everyone likes to listen to them and listens with gusto.

What's more, it sounds like a pillar holding up the sky.

Talking here, the topic is completely crooked.

They pick eight girls at night, and all the ones who can't fall are here.

At this moment, there was a sound from the sentry in front.

"Password."

"Brother Li Wu, it's me."

"Password."

"Odd change and even change."

"Look at the quadrant for the symbols. Answer the password correctly, let's go."

"."

Hearing the voice, Su Qi and others who were talking about the woman suddenly became quiet and walked over quickly.

The training of the Divine Guards during this period has been quite effective. Although it has not reached the level of the Qingzhou Army, it is still much stronger than the previous garrison. What they encounter is absolutely unambiguous.

"Zhang Fusheng, why are you? Didn't you go fishing at night? Why did you come back empty-handed?"

The brave guards knew each other, Su Qi said with a smile.

"Captain Su, something happened. When I was fishing at night just now, I found many sneaky people coming towards Liucun. I took a small road and rushed back first." Zhang Fusheng told Su what he had seen. The device said it.

As the squadron leader, Su Qi knew about the conflict between the county magistrate and Yuan Youchun. When he heard Zhang Fusheng's words, he immediately thought that the other party had launched a night attack.

"No, assemble the army and prepare for war. Zhang Fusheng, go to Xiaogao Village and Wangjiazhuang to inform Captain Hu and them to come for support. Then go back to the county. Master Chen Xian is in the village tonight. Go back to the village and tell Master Chen." Su Qi ordered immediately.

"promise."

When Hu Qiang and Han Wu arrived with their brave guards, the fire in Liucun had been extinguished. Su Qi and his team were lying in ambush in the darkness, waiting for the thieves to raid.

However, when Hu Qiang and Han Wu came over and had not yet seen the enemy, Su Qi realized something was wrong.

It is unlikely that Zhang Fusheng lied about the enemy, then
"paddy."

Su Qi, Hu Qiang, and Han Wu looked at each other and thought of going together, and immediately led the people to run towards the fields.

Bai Sui's side.

After seeing the field, Bai Su did not cut it immediately. Instead, he took people to the field halfway up the mountain. It was quiet and quiet, with no one around, and there was still a road far away from the village. He immersed himself in the field, even if he cut all the fields. If it's light, no one will notice.

"Name mei." Bai Su ordered.

Two hundred Tiger soldiers took out a small wooden stick and put it in their mouths, so that no sound would be made.

"Cut." Bai Sui said again.

Everyone rushed into the fields, their bodies were quick, their swords were raised and dropped. Hu Jiejun was all a farmer, and they were very agile in doing farm work.

In just a short while, several acres of fields were harvested, the rice ears were bundled and put on the donkey cart.

At this moment, a fire lit up not far away.

"Cuckoo"

Then the bamboo whistle was blown, making a sound like a night owl.

"If there are thieves stealing rice, kill them!"

"Don't let them go, kill them all."

"Send the arrow, release the arrow!"

Immediately afterwards, the cry of killing also sounded, and the tranquility under the night sky was completely broken.

(End of this chapter)