Chapter 146 Buying People (1)
Even though a drastic change had taken place in themselves, Zhao Yuping, her mother and her two children, who had just cleaned themselves up and came out of the room, still couldn't quite believe it. Shen Xiangwan knew that they needed time to calm down, so she didn't waste any more time explaining. She simply gave them instructions and took a carriage to the county town with Wei Chengyi.
“There’s actually a small market here.”
In the carriage, Chen Xiangwan lifted the curtain and looked outside. Yong'an Village was backed by mountains, and there was only one road leading to the outside that could accommodate at most two ox carts side by side. Not far from the village was the official road leading directly to the county town. At the same time, Yong'an Village intersected with Yongning Village, Yongping Village and Yongyi Village. People from several villages often brought some agricultural products to sell, which naturally attracted a few peddlers walking the streets, and gradually a small market was formed.
"Well, Yong'an Village has a pretty good geographical location. At least it's not remote, and it's very convenient to travel."
Wei Chengyi nodded in agreement. If the village wasn't all sandy, the imperial court's taxes were not so heavy, and the nomadic peoples from outside the Great Wall broke through every year, they wouldn't be so poor.
“This road is just too bumpy.”
Pulling down the curtains, Shen Xiangwan complained with a dark face. Even though they had turned onto the official road, the carriage was still very bumpy and her butt was numb from the vibration. At this time, she undoubtedly missed the smooth and broad roads in the future world. If she had the chance, she would definitely repair the roads first, otherwise it would be too painful to go in and out.
"How about sitting on my lap?"
Seeing that she was really in pain, Wei Chengyi patted his leg and suggested, with pity in his eyes.
"Let's just forget it."
Leaning back in his chair, Shen Xiangwan asked in a clattering voice, "How long does it take to get to the county town?"
She only knew that Yong'an Village was not far from the county town, but she had no idea how long it would take.
"It will take at most two quarters of an hour by carriage."
The person who answered her was not Wei Chengyi, but Yuan Xiu, the deputy commander of the guards who was in charge of driving the carriage outside. Qingying was injured, so on the surface, he and another deputy commander Yuan Shu would temporarily protect them.
"Not long."
With a helpless sigh, Shen Xiangwan leaned over to Wei Chengyi, closed her eyes and dozed off. It was not that she was squeamish, but the carriage was really bumpy.
Looking at her with fondness, Wei Chengyi gently put his arms around her waist and moved his body slightly to make her more comfortable.
"arrive?"
I don't know how long it took, but when I felt the carriage was getting slower and slower, Shen Xiangwan opened his eyes and slowly sat up straight.
"Um."
Wei Chengyi nodded. He had already heard the noise outside.
Chen Xiangwan drew aside the curtains again and saw them entering Datong County. Datong County was one of the cities closest to the border. Although it was often invaded by nomadic peoples from outside the Great Wall, it still could not shake its strategic position. The land routes were well connected and caravans came and went. Although it was not rich, it had a large flow of people and was as lively as any other county in Chenzhou.
"Second Master, should we go directly to the dental clinic, or should we go shopping first?"
Outside the car, Yuan Xiu's voice sounded again.
"Dental business."
It's already the afternoon, so it's important to hire some people. The house is so big, it won't do without someone to clean it. Although the guards can do these jobs, it would be a waste of their talents.
"yes."
After receiving Wei Chengyi's reply, Yuan Xiu and the other man drove the carriage in one direction. As early as after arriving here, they had already found out the situation of each county in Chenzhou, especially Datong County.
Even though it was already afternoon, the main roads in the county town were still bustling. Shen Xiangwan, who had hardly ever been out for a walk since her time travel, leaned against the window and looked at the scenery outside with great interest. She listened to the hawkers' cries and the conversations of the people passing by, and she also personally experienced what the real life atmosphere was.
Chenzhou is vast, and each county under its jurisdiction is larger than those in other provinces. The carriage drove for nearly two quarters of an hour before it stopped in front of Datong Yahang, the largest pawnshop in the county. The so-called pawnshop not only sells slaves, but also everything that can be bought and sold, such as livestock, land, houses and shops. Their business scope is so wide that there is nothing they cannot do, except what you can't think of.
As the largest dental clinic in Datong County, Datong Dental Clinic occupies the area of several shops. Although it is already the afternoon, people are still coming in and out in an endless stream.
"Come in."
As soon as Wei Chengyi and his companion got off the carriage, a waiter who looked to be no more than twenty years old came up to greet them enthusiastically.
"Um."
After nodding vaguely, the couple stood there and looked around for a while before taking another step. Yuan Xiu and the other man followed closely behind them. As for their carriage, they had already asked the servants to take it to feed the hay. The service was very thoughtful.
"Isn't this Mr. Yuan? Want to buy land again?"
The waiter led them to the shop in the middle, and a man who looked to be around 30 years old came up to them with a smile on his face. Although he was talking to Yuan Xiu, his eyes were calmly observing Wei Chengyi and his wife. Judging from their clothes, they were not outstanding, both wearing fine cotton clothes, but their looks, figure and demeanor were absolutely outstanding, making it difficult to ignore their presence.
Moreover, Yuan Xiu, who had spent a lot of money to buy a residential plot from them, followed them respectfully. It was obvious that they were definitely not ordinary people.
"This is our master and mistress. The second master is called Sun Ping and is the manager of the dental clinic."
Yuan Xiu took two steps forward and introduced them. When he purchased the residential land in Yong'an Village, he went to Datong Dental Clinic, and it happened to be Manager Sun who received him.
"Um."
Wei Chengyi and his wife both nodded with a smile, and Sun Ping said hurriedly: "Nice to meet you, what do you need?"
While speaking, Sun Ping gestured for them to take a seat.
"We want to buy a group of servants. Do you have any ready-made ones?"
Sitting down as he was told, Shen Xiangwan picked up the tea brought by the waiter and drank it all in one gulp. He smiled as he played with the empty teacup. His attitude was somewhat casual and leisurely, and he looked quite unfathomable.
"I wonder how many batches Madam is talking about?"
After taking a calm glance at Wei Chengyi, Sun Guanyi hesitated for a moment and asked.
"That depends on the quality of the people here."
Shen Xiangwan did not answer straightforwardly. In addition to the servants needed at home, she also wanted to buy a group of boys or girls between the ages of fifteen and twenty. Since they had decided to overthrow the rule of the dog emperor, they would definitely have to fight in the future. In addition to generals and soldiers on the battlefield, military doctors were also very important. You know, in the era of cold weapons, many soldiers did not die on the battlefield, but died from excessive bleeding, or subsequent problems such as wound infection.
She planned to train a group of medical children specializing in surgery in advance, so that when the war begins in the future, they can all be deployed into the army. Even if they can save one more soldier, they will have a better chance of winning.
However, she didn't want to help others. At least before overthrowing the dog emperor, these people must be firmly controlled in their hands, so she was thinking about buying a group of people directly.
This was something she had just thought of, and she had not yet discussed it with Wei Chengyi. She thought he would not object.
[End of this chapter]
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