"Come and take a look, the freshly baked exotic beasts from the mountains and seas - fresh meat, canine tooth necklaces, and claw daggers. They don't cost you a fortune, nor do you charge a hundred gold. The rare and rare treasures are now on sale. "
"Ten gold, you can't buy it at a loss or be fooled. Put on the Congcong necklace, then you will be a warrior in the eyes of the lady and a strong man in the eyes of the lover."
"First come, first served. If you miss this time, I want to meet Congcong again next time, but I don't know what month or year it will be."
In the military city behind the Chongcheng Allied Forces, a large group of merchants followed in the footsteps of the Chongcheng Allied Forces. Although the demons were fierce, these merchants were not afraid.
For businessmen, they dare to kill people and set fire to ten times the profit, and they can change their surname and father with twenty times the profit. In their eyes, it is not they, the weak businessmen, who want to kill the demons. They only need to use Buying the trophies from the soldiers at low prices and then transporting them back to big cities such as Chaoge, Xiqi, and Donglu would be more than ten times the profit.
In the Shang Dynasty, the trophies of soldiers were generally not collected in battles. Otherwise, they would bring their own armor and weapons to help you on expeditions. What's the point? Because of love?
There are many people who want to protect their home and country, but protecting their home and country does not conflict with military exploits and trophies, right?
Generally, the army commander will not prohibit these merchants from following them, and both sides will give the merchants a certain amount of space during the war to avoid accidentally injuring these neutral units.
Mengchang's eldest brother Meng Hun followed an army that set out from Chaoge to Donglu to do business.
After all, if you can trade, so can I. Whoever hurts the trader will be feared by the trader in the future and will no longer patronize your military camp. The soldiers under your command cannot exchange for real money and silver, and cannot send letters home. That is really true. The morale of the army was too low to fight.
Businessmen, hey, the ancestors of great merchants started their business in this way. In this era, there was no such clear-cut hierarchical concept as scholars, farmers, industry and commerce. The status of businessmen is still very high.
It was not until the Three Kingdoms period, when a certain general who did not want to be named carried out a trick of crossing the river in white clothes and pretending to be a merchant to sneak attack on his own allies, that the role of military merchants began to slowly fade away from the stage of history.
It's not that there is nothing, it's just more centralized and has become a way of making money that only aristocratic families can afford.
Of course, that's all for later. In order to better exchange the loot in his hands for real gold and silver, and also to allow the soldiers to send some letters and less valuable items home, Chonghouhu specifically allowed it not far from the rear division. Hongshang set up a mobile military market.
Usually, the merchants were responsible for trading, in addition to a large number of prisoners of war and human sacrifices, there were only some gold and silver jewelry, or ritual vessels and sacrificial vessels.
Occasionally, they will also undertake some of the transportation brigade tasks of the generals. These days, merchants still have basic credibility. It is rare for them to make a profit and run away. Those who can be familiar with the princes, this relationship is better than most goods. valuable.
There are even many cases of merchants transporting grain and buying and selling military equipment that are only available in other countries.
Well, only a big businessman who knows the ins and outs of these things can play well.
But don't give anything to rare treasures like He's Bi and Jinlu Jade Clothes. As I said before, risk and value coexist. It depends on which way the scale is tilted and how much it can be poured.
The object of the battle now is no longer a melee between princes. There are no human sacrifices, and there are no gold and silver treasures of all kinds. What benefits can be gained by following the Chongcheng coalition forces.
The meat of exotic animals can be preserved for a long time after being pickled or smoked and dried. This is a treasure that even kings cannot eat on ordinary days. Not to mention, many exotic animals have various functions in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
After eating it, you can walk as fast as flying, after eating it, you can be immune to all poisons, and after eating it, you can't fall down with a golden gun.
These are all treasures.
Meng Zhu blushed, looking at this younger brother who had been naughty since he was a child. He was a little choked for a moment and had to lower his head for fear of being noticed by others.
Shouting loudly in public is also a skill, but Meng Zhu can't do it. If there are too many eyes on him, he will be so nervous that he can't speak.
Who is Mengchang? In the previous life, college students who graduated from the sales major returned all the professional knowledge they learned, such as channel distribution and key account management, to their teachers, but their thick skin was developed through social practice.
"Are you really Cong Cong's meat? Don't fool us with your ringed dog." Upon seeing this, the wealthy businessman in brocade clothes who was watching the people coming and going with a smile stepped forward and asked with a big belly.
Without him, there are too many. If Mei Luan hadn't cut off most of them after Meng Chang fell into coma yesterday and gave them to Chonghou Tiger Reward Master, he would have piled more on his stall. According to Cong Cong's size, he would have cut them off Two or three thousand pounds is not a problem.
This kind of trophies captured alone are usually not handed over. Even if the general wanted to hand over only 50%, Mei Luan took advantage of his sleep and cut off three-quarters of it.
When he talked about this, he got angry. You Mei Luan wanted it, but you didn't say a word and took it without telling you. You also slapped your nose and face, thinking that you were looking down on him by taking his trophy.
Meng Chang was so angry that he was itching to find an opportunity sooner or later to get this kid back.
"Hey, sir, you look like a decent person at first glance."
"Last night, we cooked a banquet in the camp. I believe you know who I am. You might as well ask the brothers passing by in the military market."
After saying this, the soldiers watching the excitement all cheered and started showing off to Mengchang.
"It turned out to be Colonel Meng who killed the subordinate. How disrespectful!" Hearing the explanation of the soldiers around him, the wealthy businessman immediately laughed. The surrounding businessmen also gathered around and started asking for prices.
"I don't have much meat here. I only have about two or three hundred kilograms left. One kilogram of meat is worth one gold. If you are a good boy, you will not be deceived."
At this time, the great merchants had just got rid of shell coins and began to use copper-cast knife coins. One gold coin meant one hundred knives. If converted into rations for a family of three, one knives was enough to exchange for one stone of grain. One stone of grain. It is equivalent to one hundred and twenty kilograms. The grain here does not refer to rice, but to millet (corn) and broomcorn millet (yellow rice).
The north is arid and cold, and most of the crops are planted with millet and millet.
These days, we have not learned how to handle wheat flour. There are no steamed buns or steamed buns. Wheat will only be the rations of common people and slaves. Normal people and nobles will not give priority to eating wheat.
Even the wealthy businessmen also smacked their tongues and said it was too expensive. When they sold ring dog meat before, a pound of meat only cost ten dollars. What kind of food power bonus do you have? , it doubled tenfold in one go.
"Everyone, please listen to me. This Cong Cong is no better than a ring dog. Currently, there is only one Cong Cong in Yanshan after the entire army has searched it. Don't look at this Cong Cong. There is no record of its use in food."
"But dog meat is a great supplement, and it will be supplemented from time to time."
Now there was no one to cheer for the soldiers, and they all laughed awkwardly and said, "I didn't. I had a stomachache last night. Colonel Meng, please don't talk nonsense."
Who knows that Mei Luan has a lot of black meat, and the four or five captains under his account have a lot of it.
While talking, Meng Chang also clapped his hands. He didn't realize that Meng Zhu was so embarrassed that he fainted. These are all such slanderous words. If General Mei Luan hears them, he is afraid that he will kill you directly.
"With an army of hundreds of thousands of people, it would be great to have a mouthful of soup to drink. There is no meat to eat. Think about it, a mouthful of soup can have such a miraculous effect."
"What if we eat its flesh directly?"
The merchants' eyes lit up, and they looked at each other. The little brother was very knowledgeable, young, and had a lot of work.
"Hero, I'll pay you two gold and a pound of meat. Give it all to me, so you don't have to sell it one by one."
The wealthy businessman who was the first to ask for a price patted his belly and said grandly. The businessmen around him shouted anxiously, but they couldn't offer a higher price.
"Mr. Lu, you can't eat alone. Captain Meng, don't listen to Mr. Lu. I can't eat them all. For fifteen gold, how about giving me ten kilograms of meat?"
Mengchang looked at the wealthy businessman from before and smiled even more happily, Master Lu, isn't that Lu Jia? Chonghou is the talkative person of the merchant family. This person can be said to follow Chonghou wherever he kills. He has followed Chonghou's army all the way, and he has won Chonghou's trust.
"Brothers, don't be anxious. Mr. Lu speaks first. I can't break the rules just for the sake of trivial matters. It's agreed that it will be first come, first served."
"However, don't panic. I also have a necklace made from canine teeth. Wearing this necklace can ward off evil spirits. As you are rich, you must be doing business on weekdays. It is inevitable that you will encounter evil spirits when you travel day and night. Dao is also a common thing. Although this necklace cannot ward off evil spirits, it can still be done if ordinary evil spirits cannot get close to you within one or two feet of the body."
"Hey, don't rob, Brother Zhu, maintain order, don't just stand around."
"I still have..."
The surrounding soldiers secretly smacked their lips, Captain Meng is really amazing. He must have earned a lot of money selling meat. After the war, he could return home as a hammer soldier, acquire several wives and concubines, and buy dozens of slaves. Live the life of a wealthy landowner.
This is what a man should do.
While Meng Zhu was settling accounts with the merchants, Meng Chang pulled Lu Jia's sleeves, and the two quietly walked aside.
"I have heard about the relationship between Mr. Lu and Marquis Chong for a long time. I have a request for help. I wonder if Mr. Lu can help me."
Lu Jia was also very interested. He had just received nearly three hundred kilograms of meat. He marinated it and had people take it to Chaoge to sell it. Not to mention that one kilogram of meat was worth one gold. When meeting a noble person, one kilogram of meat was worth ten gold. There is much to be done.
As for goods, how much can ordinary meat products be worth, turned into health care products? Well, there are so many people paying for them.
"Captain Meng, it's okay to say it."
"Look, I can't take back these four or five hundred gold. You can definitely make a lot of money, and you don't care about my small business. I will take out three hundred of these four or five hundred gold and give it to you. You can help me." I took it back to Mengcun, West City, Chongcheng, and gave it to my father, Meng Xiong, I don’t know if it’s okay.”
After trading the loot, the money is given to familiar merchants, and they take it home with them when they return to sell it. This is something that many soldiers like to do.
The merchants are also happy with this, and usually allocate 10% as freight. After all, mercenaries need to be protected on the way back, and the food eaten by horses along the way is also a cost.
"Lu Jia is very happy to have the trust of Colonel Meng. Lord Colonel, please rest assured that with me, Lu Jia, this letter will definitely be delivered. Three hundred gold, not a penny."
Meng Chang showed an understanding smile. Lu Jiahui was a person worthy of long-term cooperation. Otherwise, he would feel a little distressed if he had to pay him thirty gold.
"Lord Lu, you are so righteous. In this case, I won't bother others with what I gain from fighting in the future."
"The market price is ten dollars per kilogram of ring dogs. I will take eight dollars. If I catch other exotic beasts from Cong Cong, I won't sell them to anyone else. I'll come to you directly. How about that?"
Lu Jia stroked Meng Chang's arm and said happily: "He is really a fierce warrior. I am so grateful to have your trust. I am extremely honored."
After disposing of the spoils and getting the support of a big businessman who had been dumping for a long time and could absorb a lot of selling, Meng Chang couldn't help but be happy.
Even Meng Zhu, who was originally shy, couldn't help but smile. Meng Chang gave him fifty gold, and he entrusted all of it to Lu Jia to send home.
With this fifty gold, even if he dies in battle, the family will have enough food and clothing, and his younger brothers and sisters will be able to find a good husband and wife.
Rumors spread in the camp one after another that Marquis Meng Jun sold Cong Cong's meat and made five hundred gold directly. Everyone who heard the news was shocked.
These three to five hundred gold were not worth mentioning to Chonghou, but to these ordinary people, this was an astronomical figure that could never be earned in a lifetime.
Well, to use an analogy, it is equivalent to giving you five million in cash in modern times and letting you spend it as you wish.
If you were a multi-millionaire and could get five million for free, that would be something that would make a rich man jealous.
Ordinary people just want to have fun. They don't have the ability to kill and obey alone, and they don't have the thick skin and eloquence of Meng Junhou, so they just envy him.
From this point of view, these strange beasts are not necessarily a disaster. As long as they are used well, they can not only improve their skills, but also make a fortune.
That's great. Thank you Congcong Laotie for the five hundred gold.
By the way, there are also skills.
