amaotonovel Chapter 171 Leaving Linfeng Town, the Wei Family Effect
Chapter 171 Leaving Linfeng Town, the Wei Family Effect
Good heavens, what was inside the carriage? A whole tray full of food, it almost blinded him.
Fortunately, he was a good assistant with composure and principles.
Yang, the constable, put on airs and shouted, "What are you doing!"
Before Yang, the constable, could ask any more questions, Wei Mingshan, who was sitting next to the coachman, got off the carriage, took two steps forward, and said in a low voice, "Sir, may I speak with you in private?"
Out of respect for Jin Guang, Yang, the constable, frowned and went to greet him.
At this moment, Wei Mingshan bowed and scraped to Yang, the constable, and spoke with utmost deference.
"My lord, I know your journey is long, so I have prepared some food and clothing for you. I only hope that you will take care of the Wen family along the way..."
As Wei Mingshan spoke, he secretly slipped something into the other person's hand in the darkness.
Yang, the constable, squeezed the thin piece of paper, and a smile spread across his face.
"Easy to say, easy to say."
As Yang, the bailiff, listened intently, he looked up at the carriage.
My God!
The carriage in front of us is clearly a high-end product. Only the very wealthy and powerful could afford to order such timber.
Normally, they would only glance at it from afar; it would never be their turn to get close.
Now this carriage is just handed over to them so easily?
Yang, the bailiff, felt a little excited and restless.
Wei Mingshan led the bailiff Yang closer to the carriage and reached out to completely lift the curtain.
The interior furnishings of the carriage were immediately revealed.
Inside the carriage, on a small table in the middle, a tray was piled high with yellow and white substances; this was the source of the golden light.
Yang, the bailiff, blinked, ignoring the temptations, and examined the area more closely.
Inside the car, there were cushions that looked very warm, as well as a heater, blankets, and other living necessities, which seemed very suitable for the cold winter season.
This carriage is not only a means of transportation, but also a mobile house.
Yang, the constable, tried hard to suppress his excitement and said with a serious expression, "Yes, that's very good."
Wei Mingshan lowered the carriage curtain and led Yang, the yamen runner, to the back of the carriage.
"My lord, look at these, they are all from my humble heart!"
Oh dear, there's a cart being towed behind the carriage!
However, this vehicle is nothing special; it's just an ordinary flatbed cart.
However, the cart was piled high with things, sacks stacked high.
Upon closer inspection, Yang, the constable, discovered that the sacks contained grain, at least a dozen sacks in total, along with several sacks of pork.
He might not be able to stay in the luxurious carriage, but he'll certainly get to eat this food.
Thinking about it this way, Yang, the constable, felt at ease.
He muttered something to Wei Mingshan, then suddenly turned around, raised his hand, and shouted impatiently, "I know, go on, hurry up and go, don't delay my business."
Lord Zhu sat in the luxurious carriage, beaming with joy, and ordered the journey to begin.
The group made their way towards the city gate in the dark.
The city gate was even more bustling than when we entered the town yesterday.
The vendors and hawkers lined up one after another.
"Look, take a look! Cheap cotton-padded jackets, buy three get one free!"
"Don't miss out! Fur coats, fur coats, take your pick, buy two get one free!"
"I'm having a buy-one-get-one-free sale! Come and see! Come on over..."
The noisy shouts rose and fell, one after another, each louder than the last.
When the merchants and vendors saw the large group of people approaching, they shouted even more enthusiastically.
Yang, the constable, said to everyone, "After we leave here, there will be no more major purchasing points. If you need anything, go and buy it as soon as possible. We will meet again in half an hour."
what?
These words were like a bomb, instantly causing panic among everyone.
Many people didn't have time to buy anything after entering the city last night.
After the avalanche, most of the prisoners were left empty-handed.
Without any supplies, how will they cope with the rest of the journey?
Therefore, after being prompted by Yang, many prisoners quickly discussed with their families and headed straight for the stall.
Suddenly, there were fewer people in the group.
The Wen family was busy seeing relatives last night and did not go out to shop.
Although Wenwen had already informed her family that they would have no worries about food and drink along the way, it was still unusual that everyone else was going but the Wen family was the only one not joining the crowd to buy some necessities.
Therefore, it's worth taking a look around.
Wenwen and Wenchengjian and the others followed the group toward the stall.
At the stall, I also encountered several uncles and nephews, who were on one side as buyers and on the other as sellers, and they put on a show of maintaining good relations even if the deal fell through.
"Gentlemen, you've traveled over a thousand miles from the capital to here. How many pairs of shoes have you changed? I'm not bragging, but my shoes can easily travel a thousand miles. If you don't believe me, buy a few pairs and try them. I guarantee they won't slip off the heel or come undone, and I guarantee you'll reach your destination."
The siblings looked at their new boots, which their uncles had brought last night. They wondered which boots were better, these or the ones from the stall.
The siblings suppressed a laugh and declined, saying, "Shopkeeper, we appreciate your kindness, but we'll look at other things."
Soon, due to the urgent purchases by a large number of prisoners, the sounds of bargaining at the city gate were deafening.
Merchants and vendors who were hoping to make a quick buck suddenly became even more enthusiastic. They offered discounts to each other and came up with all sorts of promotional methods. Adhering to the principle of small profits but quick turnover, they sold one item and broke even.
Half an hour passed quickly.
clang!clang!clang!
"Line up! Come and line up!"
The yamen runners banged gongs and shouted.
All the prisoners quickly shouldered their packs, pushed their newly purchased carts, and embarked on their new journey in a grand procession.
It must be said that the Wen family is the chosen one and the leader.
Once outside the city gate, a wide official road leads directly to the northwest.
It was still dark, and although the wind was biting cold, at least it wasn't snowing, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.
At the back of the procession, Lord Zhu, sitting in his new carriage, leisurely brewed tea and breathed a sigh of relief. He was chatting casually with his two capable assistants.
"Have you calculated the costs with the stalls at the city gate?"
"Don't worry, sir, none of the family members will escape."
"My lord, the captain of the city guard and I have already calculated it, and it can't be wrong."
"So good."
Lord Zhu lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the prisoners being carried or held in his arms, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
The two constables, Chen and Yang, also joined in to watch. The three of them exchanged smiles and began to comment.
"You've bought quite a lot, look, look."
"Smoked chicken and cured meat, steamed buns and mantou, pots and pans, everything is available."
"Those who know them think they're going to be exiled, but those who don't might think they're going on a picnic. They've prepared so thoroughly."
"Tsk tsk tsk, no matter how much you eat, it will eventually run out."
"That's true. No matter how much we bring, it will all be eaten up eventually. Then, ours will be in high demand."
"Hahaha....."
The three of them couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild.
Unexpectedly, the cartload of grain delivered by Wei Mingshan not only solved their food and clothing problems, but also provided them with a way to make money.
Once these prisoners run out of their rations, that's when they'll make a killing. All the money in the prisoners' pockets will automatically go into theirs. Just thinking about it is exciting.
The warm carriage was very pleasant for the three excited people.
The team is moving forward.
Soon, it was getting bright.
Lord Zhu ordered, "Make the Wen family run and speed up their advance."
Upon receiving the order, the Wen family members were all eager to try.
Several children, in particular, clapped their hands excitedly and started shouting.
"Sister, carry me on your back."
"Big brother, carry me on your back."
"Daddy, carry me on your back."
Why are these kids so excited?
The reason still stems from the few baskets that the Wei family sent.