SFS Chapter 1049 Wheat Ear Maiden's Thoughts
Chapter 1049 Wheat Ear Maiden's Thoughts
Before the words were even finished, the person had already run far away.
Lu Qingqing was leading her people in training when she saw Shi Yingguang and Zhang Tongpan approaching.
After Shi Yingguang explained his purpose, she went to discuss it with Bai Song and Qian Chengzhi.
When Bai Song heard that someone wanted to buy his grain, he refused outright.
Just kidding, we don't even know when we'll be able to buy food again.
Is he the kind of person who's short of money?
How could we possibly sell grain!
Qian Chengzhi, who was standing next to him, agreed.
His team wasn't very large, but they actually had a considerable amount of food reserves.
Although some supplies were used up earlier, they replenished them quite a bit in town.
Another crucial point is that he wants to bring Shi Yingguang and the other two back to Jianzhou Prefecture.
The Prince Huai's residence offered rewards for recommending officials.
If the recommended official passes the assessment, he/she will receive a substantial referral fee.
For each level the person you recommend gains, the person who recommended you will receive an additional reward.
Of course, Qian Chengzhi himself believed that it wasn't entirely for the sake of rewards.
Just like before, he was willing to risk his life to protect Lu Qingqing.
This isn't just about the monetary rewards.
More than anything, it's a matter of faith!
He firmly believed that His Highness Prince Huai would be able to lead the people in his fiefdom to a peaceful and prosperous life.
Not only him, but almost every graduate from the Prince's Palace had attended the public lectures given by His Highness Prince Huai at the Prince's Palace.
They were absolutely convinced of this!
At this moment, Qian Chengzhi inquired in detail about the amount of food needed by Shi Yingguang's team.
After discussing it with Lu Qingqing, they decided that the two families would directly exchange the grain.
Shi Yingguang was extremely grateful to them for being willing to sell him grain.
Qian Chengzhi took advantage of the opportunity to sell grain to further strengthen his relationship with Shi Yingguang and the other two.
I plan to wait until we get closer before taking the opportunity to promote the noble character and lofty ambitions of my Prince Huai.
He was determined to bring (or trick) these three people back to Jianzhou Prefecture.
Bai Song was very envious when he saw Shi Yingguang and the others taking away the grain.
He ran to Lu Qingqing and Qian Chengzhi, and the two of them put their arms around each other's shoulders like brothers.
"Brother Qian, Qingqing, if you have any surplus grain, you can sell it to me!"
I'm running low on food.
As for the money, I'll pay whatever he contributes!
No, I can bid ten percent higher than him!
Lu Qingqing slapped his greasy hands away with a hint of disgust.
"Brother Bai, Lord Shi's troops are really short of food."
What kind of food are you lacking where you are?
Don't forget, we bought grain together last time in town.
We know exactly how much grain you have!
Qian Chengzhi nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, it's one thing for you to cheat outsiders."
We're brothers who've been through thick and thin together, so don't try to trick us!
Seeing that neither of them were taking the bait, Bai Song clicked his tongue twice.
"I said you two are just being overly kind."
You have surplus grain; there are plenty of people on this mountain who want to buy grain at high prices.
Believe it or not, I could offer two hundred taels of grain and someone would still buy it!
And judging from the current situation, the more time goes on, the more valuable food will become!
The conversation between the three was overheard by Maisui, who was not far away.
The next day, it was Wheat Ear's Mother and Locust Tree's Wife's turn to go down and check the water level.
The two men, carrying knives, cautiously descended the mountain.
Seeing that the water level was not far from the position marked yesterday, he turned around and walked back.
As a result, he had only taken a few steps when someone blocked his way.
Upon seeing this, the two quickly retreated a few steps and took out their long knives as a precaution.
The woman blocking the way was wearing a straw raincoat and had a thin face. Upon seeing this, she quickly waved her hand.
"Please don't get agitated, I'm not trying to steal anything."
There was simply no food left at home.
"Could I trade this for twenty catties of grain?"
As the woman spoke, she revealed a corner of a silver bracelet hidden in her sleeve.
The bracelet had an ordinary design, but it was made of solid materials.
Maisui Niang was immediately tempted upon seeing her.
The woman from the locust tree was a little scared. "We don't have much food left either. Why don't you ask around?"
As he spoke, he grabbed the person and ran up the mountain.
The woman chased after him for a few steps, but when she saw people looking over, she reluctantly gave up.
Seeing that a man was looking at her, she tugged at her large raincoat and turned to walk back.
She lived not too far from the water.
At this moment, a boy of about ten years old is anxiously looking outside from under the dilapidated thatched hut.
He ran out excitedly when he saw her return.
"Mother, how are you?"
The woman shook her head. "I didn't buy any! Let's go back first, you'll get sick if you get wet!"
The boy returned to the thatched hut dejectedly. Just as he was feeling down, he heard his mother whisper:
"After giving birth, Mother may need to find a way to buy grain."
You must not tell anyone about this.
Of those two women, one was clearly interested.
However, since there were people watching, Mother didn't chase after them directly.
"Wait until evening, then Mother will go up the mountain to try again."
When Shengzi heard that there would be food, a smile involuntarily appeared on his face, but he quickly lowered his head again.
He can't let the people around him see that he has food at home!
Otherwise, they would definitely come back to steal it!
His father and brother were beaten to death by those who were robbing grain.
If they are discovered again, he and his mother will be killed!
The woman who had given birth took off her raincoat and carefully hung it up.
The raincoat conveniently blocked the view of the group of people on the left.
Remembering that a man had been staring at her when she went outside, she took out her wood-chopping knife again.
Using the rainwater, he began to sharpen his knife on a rough stone.
This scene caused the men who had been staring to look away.
......
In the evening, Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang had dinner and went to bed early.
This morning I led everyone in training, and in the afternoon the two of them sparred again.
Although I didn't do anything productive, I was really quite tired.
Listening to the pitter-patter of the rain outside, I fell asleep soon after lying down.
By this time, many people in the camp had already gone to sleep.
Only on the east side of the camp were a few soldiers playing cards under torches.
These leaf cards were made by the group of friends who were bored and asked Bai Song for paper.
Although it looks simple, it doesn't affect its functionality.
Since the women in the East Courtyard had started receiving food, they had long since stopped entertaining guests.
When the soldiers had some free time, they started playing leaf cards.
I like to gamble a little bit on every hand.
When Bai Song learned of this, he only told them to be careful and not to gamble too much, but he didn't forbid them from playing at all.
After all, it's better for subordinates to have something to do than to be idle and cause trouble everywhere.
Maisui Niang lay in the tent, listening to the sounds of men playing cards not far away.
I inexplicably remembered the silver bracelet I had seen during the day, and I couldn't fall asleep no matter how much I tossed and turned.
After thinking for a moment, she quietly got up.
He glanced at his daughter, who was already fast asleep, covered her with a light blanket, got up, took his oil-paper umbrella, and went outside.
At this time, the entire camp was dark except for the four corners and the key central location where torches were lit.
Down the mountain, it was mostly darkness, with only a few scattered spots of light.