Huang Zhen has passed the age of knowing his destiny. He has been a disciple of the Huashan sect for almost his whole life and has been in charge of the sect's industry for more than 20 years. He knows that the quality of business can best determine the rise and fall of the world. If people don't have a little spare money in their hands, merchants will not be able to do business.
Over the past twenty years, he has watched the world become worse and worse day by day, and business has become worse and worse day by day. Not only is it difficult to do business, it is also difficult to collect rent from the land that is leased. The income of the family is declining every year. But everyone in the Huashan sect has to eat: the uncle, master, and uncle who have not yet passed away, but are already a bit old and foolish; the uncle, master, and uncle who are still in good spirits; most of the disciples of my generation are already middle-aged. , most of them bring their families with them; then there are the disciples - many of them have reached the age of starting a family and starting a business, and there are still disciples under them...
Disciples in the sect come and go, and those who have a family business naturally return home. People like him who come from a poor family often become "employed" in the sect when they grow up: no matter how good or bad they are, they still have something to eat. . For the master sect, there are many disciples in the sect, and it is powerful, so it can find manpower to handle the affairs of the imperial court. Poor children are also very welcome - putting aside the trappings of "martial arts" and "chivalry", the sect is just a store name, and there must be someone as a clerk.
However, the more people there are, the greater the expenses will be. The Huashan sect has a great cause and many disciples, so just the money for food is not a small amount. Every year, the renovation of Taoist temples and houses on the mountain is another expense. As for the various welcomes and deliveries, as well as the interpersonal communication, it is even more expensive. Huashan Mountain is a famous place in the world. When dignitaries pass through this place, they must go to the mountain for a tour. Naturally, the Huashan Sect has to come out to receive them. Food and drink are not included. They also have to give some "gifts" before leaving. Although they are all native products of the mountain, in the end they are not It requires manual collection and processing, it cannot be obtained out of thin air.
Since Huang Zhen has been in charge of the industry for his sect, he knows how difficult it is to maintain it, and he is always stretched. It’s really hard to understand how the master and the uncle who manages Duzhi have been able to maintain it all these years. This time we are entering the troubled waters of Australians. In addition to "morality", there are probably also economic considerations.
He felt secretly sorry. For such a good business, if we can invest more capital and invite several uncles, uncles, and brothers who are proficient in medical skills in our sect to sit in the hall, we will definitely make a lot of money.
It's just that I couldn't reveal my thoughts. I just briefly said that the current situation of the drug store was "not bad" and that the funds for the activities could be basically self-sufficient. In Nanbao, we have generally found our footing.
"Shopkeeper Huang is really a talented person." Sima Qiudao said a sentence, but Huang Zhen couldn't understand it. Just smiled.
The three of them then talked about the next plan. Sima Qiudao explained the contents of the secret letter in detail, and also expressed his own opinions. Both Huang Zhen and Zhuo Yifan felt that his idea was right: it was too difficult to kidnap Zhenkun, and it was even more unfeasible to take the captives through the Li District.
In comparison, assassinating one or two Kun thieves and then escaping is easier than kidnapping the real Kun, both in terms of difficulty and possibility of escape.
Sima Qiudao said that if this was not enough, he could arrest a few more "fake Kun craftsmen" to make up the number. Shi Weng wants to catch Zhen Kun. It is nothing more than understanding the inside story of the thief Kun. If the fake Kun craftsman has the true knowledge of the true Kun, he must know a lot about the inside story.
In fact, he had another meaning that he didn't say. Australian products are known for their uncanny skills. If a few skilled craftsmen come back, it will be a windfall for Shi Weng or the court dignitaries behind him. How much can make up for the past.
He estimated that the thief Kun would not take the fake Kun too seriously, and the pursuit would not be as urgent as the kidnapping of the real Kun. There is still a possibility of bringing him safely to the mainland.
Sima asked for this advice. Everyone thinks so. Especially Zhuo Yifan, as the person in charge, he is under great pressure. He is related to the safety of no less than thirty people from multiple sects, from the headmaster to the ordinary disciples. If it ends up being a mess of casualties. Not even one person out of ten escaped back, not to mention that he himself couldn't explain, even Taoist Baishi probably couldn't face the various sects.
He asked: "Has our guide in Li District arrived?"
Sima Qiu said: "Not yet. But it will be in the next few days."
"When people arrive, we will take action as soon as possible." Zhuo Yifan said, "It is not advisable to stay here for a long time. Everyone should be more careful."
After the meeting, Zhuo Yifan took a bag of medicinal materials and left the pharmacy.
When we got to the street, there were only a few pedestrians. The sky was gloomy, and dragonflies were flying all over the street, as if it was going to rain. Zhuo Yifan didn't bring an umbrella, but only a "one-wrapped round", so he had to hurry up and head to the subway station outside the town.
As soon as we walked out of the town, there was sudden thunder, dark clouds covered the sky, and heavy rain was about to fall. Zhuo Yifan looked around and suddenly saw a small pavilion on the street. Zhuo Yifan said "lucky" - this small pavilion was sheltered from the rain. When he stepped inside, there was continuous thunder outside, and in an instant it was pouring rain. Down.
The pavilion is located among the green trees on the street, and the environment is quite elegant. The thick thatched roof drains water easily, and there is not a drop of rain inside.
Suddenly his eyes lit up, and there was actually a girl lying on the bench in the pavilion. She was the female police officer who met on the street. She was wearing the police uniform of the police officer. Her appearance could not be said to be beautiful, but she also had almond-shaped eyes. Color, even if it is a startling glimpse, it is also shocking. Zhuo Yifan thought to himself that it would be bad if she went to the street and encountered heavy rain. Fortunately, she had this pavilion to rest.
I saw her Begonia sleeping in spring, her charming appearance even more charming. Zhuo Yifan's heart moved and he quickly looked away. He is a son of a famous family, he is polite and self-possessed, and he hardly dares to look directly at him. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, I didn't dare to wake her up. I thought: If she wakes up, won't she misunderstand that I am a frivolous person? So I walked lightly, walked to the entrance of the pavilion, and sat cross-legged on the stone railing. I watched the rain outside getting heavier and heavier. Although my heart was pounding, I thought that although the girl's face was not as beautiful as the ones I had seen in Jiangnan, she still had a unique temperament. But he didn't even dare to look back.
After sitting for a while, Zhuo Yifan suddenly felt a little chilly and thought to himself: I am a martial arts practitioner, but I still feel chilly. How can that girl withstand it? She is afraid that she will get sick from the cold. Then he thought: "Although I am a lonely man and a widower, I avoid suspicion, but if I see that she will fall ill due to the cold, how can I bear to avoid suspicion? It's not a big deal. I would rather she wake up and blame me. So I walked lightly into the pavilion quietly. He took off his cloak and gently covered her body. Then he tiptoed and stepped out. After walking a few steps, he suddenly heard the sound of the girl turning over behind him. Zhuo Yifan didn't dare to look back, but he heard the girl's stern voice. He scolded: "Bold maniac, how dare you come to bully me? "
Zhuo Yifan said hurriedly: "Don't be surprised, little lady. I saw that the cold was so intense and I was afraid that you would get cold, so I took the liberty of adding some clothes to you."
The girl suddenly sighed and said, "Please turn around."
Zhuo Yifan was very surprised. He turned around and still didn't dare to look at him. The girl said: "I have seen everything you did just now. Although Nanbao is a remote place, it is still peaceful. I am a policeman, so you dare to touch me." Even the second-rate people are not afraid of being sent to a labor camp to endure hardship for several years."
Zhuo Yifan was thinking about how this woman could speak so frankly and with such a fierce face, then he heard the girl say: "I scolded you just now to scare you on purpose. Don't be offended." Zhuo Yifan frowned. I wonder why I am so happy and angry, cursing people just for fun.
The girl suddenly said: "Hey, what's your name! I haven't asked you yet."
Zhuo Yifan said his name, but the girl said: "Take out your ID card!"
After looking at the ID card, the girl said: "My surname is Lian." The sound of rain outside gradually stopped, and a gust of wind blew in. The girl's cloak and clothes were fluttering in the wind, and her posture was beautiful. Zhuo Yifan suddenly remembered the words of "Nishang Yuyi" and rushed He said, "It's called Nishang. Isn't it great?"
The girl's face suddenly changed and she shouted: "Who are you? Tell me from the truth!" Zhuo Yifan said in surprise: "I am Zhuo Yifan. Miss Lian thinks this name is not good, she just smiles, so why get angry."
The girl's eyes were shining, staring straight at him like sharp scissors. After hearing what he said, she became quiet. Said: "I lost my temper again. My name is Lian Nishang. I didn't show my ID, but you knew my name. I thought you were the thief who sneaked into Lingao as the chiefs said recently. I heard they spent a lot of time Spend less time inquiring about Lingao."
Zhuo Yifan was shocked and pretended to be calm: "I'm just a down-and-out doctor who knows some medical skills like a three-legged cat. I came here to buy some medicinal materials."
Lian Nishang smiled and said: "Your temporary residence is Dongmen City, but you go all the way to Nanbaolai to buy medicine. It's really rare. If you want to buy medicine, isn't there more and better in Dongmen City?"
Zhuo Yifan knew that she was suspicious and said quickly: "I want to buy a puzzle. I heard that this place is close to Li District and has the best puzzle."
Lian Nishang nodded. Suddenly he came towards Zhuo Yifan, flicked his sleeves, and grabbed Zhuo Yifan's wrist like lightning. Zhuo Yifan was shocked and blushed. Trying his best to break free, Lian Nishang loosened his grip and said, "You, a doctor, still have some skills left."
Zhuo Yifan said: "The little self-defense skills left over from our ancestors are used to keep safe when walking outside. However, the young lady is not like ordinary women, she has some skills."
Lian Nishang said: "This is what the chiefs taught me. It's called Krav Maga. It's said to be the martial arts of the Yi people. It's different from the martial arts I saw in the Ming Dynasty. It's very practical. Even the big guys in the army don't belong to me." As for our opponents, not to mention a few thieves in the market. The ones who taught us this move were the tall and big Chief Xue, and a Yi woman. I heard that she was Chief Xue’s best friend. She was a nice person, had good skills, and was not inferior in strength. For men, even though the taste is quite strong, I don’t know how Chief Xue likes it."
Zhuo Yifan said: "What can you say about the skills of barbarians?"
Lian Nishang's eyes sparkled: "Why don't you be my sparring partner? There is no one here in Nanbao who can fight. Even if there is, they are probably still thinking about the defense of men and women, pity for women and so on. The chief also said that this trend cannot be completely changed. Come here." (To be continued.
