What to do if you have too many golden fingers? Walk sideways!

Chapter 57: Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in war

Northwest Military Camp.

Early in the morning, Gu Xi got up, borrowed a horse, and returned to Dingxi County.

Gu Xi, who possesses first-level horse riding skills, easily controls the horse to gallop on the grass.

Accompanied by the sound of horse hooves, Gu Xi felt that the view in front of him was very broad and the wind was whistling in his ears. This was a completely different experience from driving.

After entering the city, Gu Xi first went to buy an open carriage, the kind used to transport goods.

Then he harnessed the horse borrowed from the military camp and drove all the way to the West Garden.

When there was no one on the road, she took out the boxes of trinkets from the space and placed them on the carriage.

When he arrived at the West Garden, he told the servant that he was Qi's nephew, and the servant went in to report.

Soon, Qi walked out quickly with the servants.

He grabbed Gu Xi's hand and looked him up and down, fearing that Gu Xi had suffered something.

"Aunt, I'm here to deliver the goods to you."

Gu Xi winked at Qi and pointed at the box on the carriage.

Qi signaled the four servants to unload the goods, and then she took Gu Xi back to the main courtyard.

When the three little ones heard that Qi's nephew had arrived, they all ran over.

Qi introduced them to each other.

Gu Yuan looked at the black-faced boy in front of him curiously and asked:

"Mom, why didn't I know that I have a cousin named Qi Dasheng?"

Facing his son's question, Qi explained calmly:

"It's a distant relative. Since our two families live far apart and rarely interact with each other, you don't know about it."

Gu Ping also looked at Gu Xi in confusion. Her cousin's eyes were as bright as her elder sister's.

Seeing that everything was normal at home, Gu Xi felt relieved.

Qi told Gu Xi about the shop again. It was located on Dongsheng Street not far from home. It used to be a jewelry shop. It could be used after a simple renovation.

Gu Xi opened the boxes one by one. Qi and others came forward with eyes wide open, and couldn't help but admire the dazzling array of combs, hairpins, pearl flowers, bracelets and necklaces in the boxes.

"This craftsman is amazing! Every piece is so exquisite, we don't have to worry about sales!"

Gu Xi smiled but thought to himself, these are just cheap goods mass-produced by modern machines, with an average price of less than five dollars per piece.

"Cousin Gu Xi told me that it is recommended that the price of each piece be set at more than fifty coins to match the market price."

Nanny Yun said with a sigh:

"Such exquisite jewelry is only sold for fifty coins? I think someone would buy it even if it was sold for one or two ounces of silver."

Qi and Aunt Lian also agreed with this.

Gu Ping interrupted and asked:

"Cousin, have you seen my elder sister? She hasn't been home for the past two days. I don't know how she is doing now. When will she come back?"

His words revealed his deep longing and worry for his sister.

Gu Yuan and Gu Ying also looked at their "cousin" in front of them, hoping to hear news about their eldest sister.

Gu Xi quickly comforted:

"Don't worry, cousin Ping'er. Cousin Xi'er is doing fine. She is busy placing orders so that our shop can run smoothly. She will deliver the goods personally soon. Then you sisters will be reunited!"

My heart feels warm, and it feels so good to have loved ones caring about me.

Then he said to Qi and others:

"The military camp only allowed me half a day off. I have to go."

Finally, under Qi's reluctant gaze, Gu Xi drove away in the carriage.

Others just thought he was Qi's distant nephew who helped deliver the goods. Only Qi knew that this was her Xier.

I just hope everything goes well for Xier in the military camp. My husband’s spirit in heaven must protect Xier.

Gu Xi drove the carriage to buy two large iron pots. They were so heavy that she put the two pots together and put them in a huge bag.

Then he drove the carriage to the military camp.

When she was almost at the military camp, she took advantage of the fact that no one was around and took out the radishes, cabbages, vermicelli, etc. that she had stored in the space and put them in a cart, and covered it with a drape.

After returning to the camp, Gu Xi asked Liu Erdan to return the horse to the stable.

It was afternoon at this time and the soldiers had not had any training. They were all looking at Gu Xi's carriage curiously, wondering what was under the cloth.

Gu Xi went to Yang Da, took out a roasted chicken wrapped in oil paper, and said:

"Captain Yang, I bought some roasted chicken. It's delicious. Please try it."

Yang Da didn't expect that although this boy was arrogant, he was quite sensible.

Although he was a captain of a thousand men, his food was slightly better, but it was only every few days, and he could only eat a little meat. He himself couldn't remember how long it had been since he had eaten roast chicken. This aroma -

My mouth is almost watering.

Yang Da laughed and patted Gu Xi on the shoulder, saying:

"You're a good kid! The military camp still has some tents in stock. Go get some so you don't have to sleep outdoors in the mountains."

Gu Xi was overjoyed, thanked him repeatedly, and went to collect the supplies.

Then she gathered her one hundred younger brothers together and began pre-training mobilization.

"Everyone knows, right? We will have a competition with the Major General in half a month."

"Do you have the confidence to win?"

The soldiers lowered their heads and no one said a word.

Who in the army doesn't know the reputation of the Major General?

Oh, what a bunch of cowards! Their morale is so low.

But don’t be afraid, Gu Xi has plenty of tricks.

"Everyone, stand out, and divide into ten teams. Take our supplies with you. Our target is Niutou Mountain in the east. We must arrive before sunset!"

The soldiers hesitated, looking at each other, and some even murmured:

"Why do you want to go to the barren mountains instead of staying in the military camp? And you have to carry your stuff for such a long distance. Isn't this a hassle?"

"Yes, but he is a captain and we are just soldiers. What can we do?"

Seeing that the soldiers were quite dissatisfied with going to Niutou Mountain, Gu Xi did not explain, but just lifted the cloth covering the carriage.

The pots, pans, and radishes and cabbages inside were exposed.

The soldiers' eyes lit up. In the barracks, they ate pickles every day and fresh vegetables were a luxury.

Then Gu Xi dug into the cabbage and took out a large piece of pork belly, weighing at least forty or fifty kilograms.

A wolf-like light immediately flashed in the soldiers' eyes.

Meat, it’s actually meat!

Throughout the year, they can only taste some meat during the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chinese New Year, and they dare not even think about it at other times.

But now, such a large piece of fat, white meat is right in front of them.

If I could have a bite, wow.

His drool was all over the floor.

Seeing the light in everyone's eyes, Gu Xi waved his arm and said loudly:

"Get to Niutou Mountain before sunset. We'll have pork, cabbage and vermicelli stew tonight. We'll keep you full!"

"Shout the slogan with me: Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in war!"

"set off!"

As long as there is meat to eat and you are full, what is there to complain about?

About a hundred people immediately took the pot and the vegetables, took all their supplies, shouted slogans, and marched towards Niutou Mountain in a heroic and high-spirited manner!