That afternoon, Zhao Guodong sent someone to lead the 300-head camel team into the city. Settled in a large courtyard of Fan's family. At the same time, there are other camel teams recruited here, as well as the Fan family's own camel team.
There are thousands of camels in total and more than 300 people live here.
The goods and personnel had already been arranged, but there were not enough camels, so they never set off.
In the evening of the third day, the people who went to Jiexiu to investigate overnight came back.
"Old Zhao, the situation is basically the same as what you said. Your niece's family is indeed what she said. Because they refused to give up ten acres of paddy field, the Chu family framed the whole family and sent them to prison. They died in prison within a few years. She was the only one. A person was sold to a brothel. Later, she was bought by her husband's family and made a child bride. Her husband's family also went to Jizhou to investigate. There is indeed such a village in the local area, but they don't interact with outsiders very much. . But there is no doubt that he is running a camel caravan."
Fan Yongdou changed the topic and continued: "The strange thing is that when our people arrived, they found that the place was in a mess. People from the government were there, and many soldiers from the guard station came."
Zhao Guodong asked: "What happened?"
Fan Yongdou said: "A few days ago, the farmers and tenants there suddenly rioted. It is said that a group of bandits came and took out the IOUs, house deeds and land deeds in the house and burned them. As a result, the tenants took advantage of the fire and rushed into Chu The family robbed property and set fire, burning the Chu family’s yard to ashes.”
"The old man of the Chu family and his eldest son were beaten to death. More than seventy servants were killed. Someone was also killed in the inner house, and the female volume was also humiliated. When they arrived, the government was arresting people with guardsmen. .”
Fan Yongdou said: "We don't know which way they came. Do you think it's possible for your niece to take revenge along the way?"
Zhao Guodong pondered and said: "It's hard to say, their people are scary just looking at them. I think all the guys in his family have seen blood, and their auras are colder. Could it be that the bandits have quit and are in the local area?" Clean up and settle down. In this case, you have to be careful not to kidnap the goods."
Fan Yongdou said: "That family has a big business in Jizhou. Zhuangzi has three thousand acres of paddy fields. There are five hundred people in the clan. If they run away, the monks can't run away from the temple. They can't kidnap the goods. It's just a bit mysterious, no. I know what heel is. Several nearby villages have only moved here in the past two or three years. I don’t know much about them.”
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"But in the business world, no one is clean. Nowadays, if Ming Dynasty can enjoy a good life, no one has a backer. If we really find out, no one's butt is clean. If we have to dig out the other party's background, I'm afraid we will turn against each other. No, we don’t want to cooperate in any business anymore.”
Zhao Guodong said: "Master, I don't dare to guarantee this. You can make your decision later."
Fan Yongdou said: "I'm not afraid that they were bandits before, I'm just afraid that they were spies from Dongchang and Jinyiwei. After all, we are all in the business of beheading people and ransacking homes.
Zhao Guodong said: "Be careful with the Wannian Ship. Why don't we wait and see if a new camel team comes here. After all, spring is about to begin."
"We are running out of time to continue recruiting the camel team, and we may not be able to recruit them. It is better to let them transport the luggage and supplies of the camel team. Let our own people transport other supplies. They will not be able to do so. Just run away for some dry food and drinking water," Fan Yongdou said.
Zhao Guodong said: "This is a good idea. They don't know what we are transporting. We are not afraid of them escaping with the goods."
"Then let's make a decision. The supplies and manpower have been ready for a long time. Let them set off tomorrow." Fan Yongdou finally made up his mind. After all, this matter has been delayed for a long time, and he does not want to break his promise in the first transaction with Daikin.
Zhao Guodong came out of Fan Yongdou's place and came directly to this big courtyard. First find the stewards of each camel team and the personnel sent by your family this time, and explain everything first. Then go find Hong'er and Zhuzi.
"My old face is quite useful, and the master agreed. This time you can follow me and go to Shenyang for two months. We will pay three taels of silver for each camel. Feed and food for humans and animals along the way. We've covered the food, so you don't have to spend money. You can see if you're satisfied with it," Zhao Guodong said.
"Satisfied, satisfied. The price is very good. Food and housing are taken care of. One camel is used for two months, and three taels of silver for each one is the net rest. If this is not satisfactory, then isn't it too ignorant? ." Zhuzi said immediately.
Lao Zhao became happy when he saw Zhu Zhu's agreement. But he still said earnestly: "The Fan family is a wealthy family in Shanxi merchants. It is not easy for you and your young couple to establish such a good relationship. We must deliver the goods entrusted by the master safely to the place. Along the way, we must Establish a good relationship with the other camel teams and the Fan family. After all, this is the first time you have cooperated, and the Fan family lacks trust in you. But once you are familiar with it, you just have to do everything well, and rely on Fan in the future. There are many opportunities to make money at home.”
"Don't worry, I still understand the stakes. Along the way, we will definitely handle the master's affairs beautifully. Uncle, when will we set off."
"I'll load the goods for you early tomorrow morning. We'll set off before noon."
"Ah, so urgent." Zhu Zhu was a little surprised.
"Is there any problem?" Zhao Guodong asked.
"No problem, as long as we load all the goods, we can set off at any time." Zhuzi said immediately. He looked like he was afraid that the business would go away.
"Hahaha, okay, please pay attention to safety along the way. When we get back, I will give you a drink to celebrate." Zhao Guodong said with a laugh.
After sending Zhao Guodong away, Zhu Zhu frowned.
"What's wrong? What did you see?" Hong'er asked.
"They actually don't trust us, but they can't find the camel team at this time. After all, the snowstorms are still coming from time to time, and they can't wait until spring. The reason why they asked us to leave immediately is to prevent us from delivering the message." Zhuzhu said.
"So what, the map of the city has been sent away. Our purpose is to mix with them and go to Shenyang together. Otherwise, without an identity, it will be exposed directly. Our purpose has been achieved. No matter what they do." Hong Er curled his lips and said.
"You don't know, there are hidden dangers in this. If we go to the land of Jiannu, they will be in trouble if they betray us to Jiannu."
Hong'er muttered: "You are worried that they will finish using us and use the hands of the slaves to kill the donkeys." "
"After we leave, An Sanxi will come here soon. The smuggling power in Zhangjiakou will disappear from now on. However, the person in charge of their camel team may have been informed by Fan Yongdou before he left. The biggest The danger may lie after arriving in Shenyang."
Hong'er frowned, this was a big trouble. We want to use them, and they want to use us.
"Brother Zhuzi, what should we do?"
