Chapter 231
When leaving Jufeng Grocery Store, Tang Yu'an looked at the map and found that Hongli was not in the guard post.
After a careful search, they saw that she had already taken people to the west side of Jufeng Mountain. Obviously, she did not wait for them, but took people there to start the work early in the morning.
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi hurried to the battlefield.
By the time they arrived, the battle was over.
Just as Hongli said, because most of the manpower had been withdrawn by Li Feng and the rear defense was empty, there was no suspense in this battle.
"Hongli! How dare you do this? Aren't you afraid of revenge from the Li and Gu families?" From a distance, they heard a man with blood all over his face roaring hysterically.
"Even if you control me, I won't be able to report it in time. But if I don't call to report my safety after half a month, the Li family will definitely know that something happened to me. You..."
A ball of fire fell on the man, burning him so much that he rolled on the ground and wailed.
The red carp didn't care, "How noisy."
At this time, she noticed the figures of Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi, and a smile appeared on her face.
"How did you find me?"
Tang Yu'an didn't answer. He looked at the devastated battlefield, his face slightly pale.
Although he had experienced many battles, they were all against mutated animals and plants, and he had not fought against humans many times.
Such a bloody scene still made him feel uncomfortable.
Noticing this, Zhou Qi took his hand and said to Hong Li, "Let's go see those planters."
Hongli glanced at Tang Yu'an and nodded, "Come with me."
The resistance against the plantation was obviously weak, so there were no bloody scenes.
The guards were all subdued, and several haggard-looking men were being watched by a team of guards. Judging from their appearance and temperament, it could be seen that they should be the planters here.
"Master Mountain Master, Li Li's planters are all here." The guard reported to Hongli.
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
Tang Yu'an looked at the planters, five of them in total, three women and two men, all of them unkempt and skinny.
They stood hunched beside the guards, their faces numb, showing neither fear nor joy of being rescued.
After all, it made no difference to them whether the plantation was captured by which force; given the planters' abilities and value, they would neither be harmed nor be able to gain their freedom.
The plantation masters in charge of production are skinny, but ironically, the plantation guards who are tied with ropes and lying on the ground are all fat and strong.
Tang Yu'an watched this scene and found that what Hongli said was indeed correct.
This is indeed a dark and evil force. Their demise does not deserve sympathy or mercy. It is entirely the fault of these bad guys.
Seeing that the planters were not in good condition, he asked Hongli, "Sister Hongli, can I take them back to the garrison first?"
Hongli nodded and then sent a team of guards to escort them back.
The five planters followed the guards and left slowly.
Compared with the planters in the deserted city home, they are so thin that they look like they are exhausted from long-term overwork, which makes people feel sad.
Tang Yu'an took out five one-yuan peace coins, gave one to each guard, and asked them to help carry the planters back to the garrison.
The guards liked the peace coins very much and didn't mind the face value. After receiving them, each of them carried a planter on his back and evacuated towards the garrison at great speed.
"Uncle, what can I call you?"
Walking on the mountain path, Tang Yu'an asked the oldest old man among the planters.
The old man leaned on the guard's shoulder in some fear. When he heard the question, he couldn't help but look at the young man next to him who was as delicate and beautiful as a porcelain doll.
He hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Everyone calls me Lao Chen."
"Uncle Chen, hello." Tang Yu'an said with a smile, "Do you know Granny Guo?"
Old Chen's expression suddenly became more alert.
He shook his head and said, "I don't know him."
Then he leaned on the guard's shoulder and no longer responded to Tang Yu'an.
Tang Yu'an looked at the other planters. They also avoided his gaze, maintaining numb and empty expressions and remained silent.
This doesn't look like someone I don't know...
However, he did not ask any further questions. If they really knew Grandma Guo and Grandma Guo escaped from this plantation, then these people were quite loyal.
When they arrive at their home in the deserted city and meet Granny Guo, they will naturally know that they are not bad people.
After returning to the garrison, the guards followed Hongli's instructions and arranged the five planters in a room, which happened to be next to the children.
Because the guards were taken out to fight by Hongli early in the morning, they inevitably neglected to take care of these children.
It was naturally impossible for two women to handle 50 children, so when Tang Yu'an and the others came over, the room became messy and smelly again.
The children have to stay in the garrison for at least two or three days. This is not an option.
So Tang Yu'an simply paid the guards to find eight more women to be nannies. The only requirement was that they were quick, diligent and careful.
In Jufeng Town, there was no problem of not finding people to work, and the guards soon found eight women.
These eight people are basically young women, and the youngest looks only about seventeen or eighteen years old.
Just like the residents of the deserted city, in such a world, it is impossible to survive without a strong body, so most of them are young people.
After a brief discussion between Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi, they gave each of them a 10-yuan peace coin.
The peace coins have a warming effect, so they can keep warm by wearing them close to the body.
"Your job is to take care of these children, feed them, and help them sleep, as well as clean up," Tang Yu'an said. "Food and lodging are provided here, and after you finish your work, you'll get a 10-yuan peace coin."
"This kind of peace coin not only keeps you warm, but you can also exchange it for things at the Jufeng Grocery Store..."
"But you must remember, you are not allowed to hit or scold children, and you are definitely not allowed to bully them. If you are caught, you will be fired immediately, and the advance salary you received will be forfeited."
"Of course, if she performs well, there will be additional rewards, and we will also consider hiring her long-term."
After giving them a brief explanation, Tang Yu'an asked them to clean the house first and then feed the children.
When they saw the neat and clean children in the house, these hired temporary nannies looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
The rumor went viral in Jufeng Town, saying that the Red Carp Mountain Master had brought these children back to the garrison just to eat them...
In those rumors, the red carp seemed to have become a vicious and evil devil.
However, who would have thought that these children not only had no missing limbs, but were also taken care of so well by the garrison? Where had they received such treatment when they were young?
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi observed for a while and found that these temporary nannies were indeed not cheating, so they left temporarily after comforting the children.
A few planters also need care.
Seeing how pale and thin they looked, Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi decided to make something easy to digest and absorb for them.
They asked the guards to help get ten pounds of soybeans from the Jufeng Grocery Store, and then the two teenagers went into the kitchen.
Because it was not yet dinner time, there was no one in the kitchen. Tang Yu'an sent the guards to guard the door, and then took a stone mill from his home in the deserted city.
As the home's reserves of raw materials increased, Mr. Li also began to try to let residents reprocess these ingredients for easier storage.
This stone mill is one of the tools made for this purpose.
Zhou Qi soaked the soybeans in water and used his fire ability to boil the water.
The little red bird standing on Tang Yu'an's shoulder also flew over and breathed fire at the container containing soybeans.
However, after just spraying out two balls of flame, the little guy collapsed from exhaustion. Tang Yu'an caught him in time and sent him back to the pet compartment to sleep.
Zhou Qi used his special ability to control the water element to accelerate its invasion into the soybeans. In less than ten minutes, the soybeans became soft.
They started grinding soy milk.
Tang Yu'an originally wanted to help, but after Zhou Qi put the soy milk into the stone mill, the stone mill began to turn automatically with a gurgling sound.
Seeing Zhou Qi staring at the millstone seriously and attentively, he had no choice but to sit beside him and wait.
Brother Xiaoqi is getting more and more awesome!
The young man looked at Zhou Qi with sparkling eyes filled with admiration and yearning.
Finally, 10 kilograms of soybeans were ground into 80 kilograms of thick soy milk, which filled a large bucket. It was already noon by then.
They divided the soy milk into two portions, one larger and one smaller. The larger portion, about 50 kilograms, was used to make tofu, and the smaller portion was kept for drinking.
The kitchen was already busy because the guards were coming back for lunch.
However, the food in the garrison was very simple, consisting of only boiled soybeans and fried beans, so there was not much work to do. In the intervals between their busy schedules, everyone couldn't help but sneak a peek at Tang Yu'an and the others.
Zhou Qi did not compete with them for the stove. He used his fire ability to heat the soy milk while adding brine to the hot soy milk. After constant stirring, the soy milk gradually solidified and settled.
Finally, filter out the water and compact it, and the firm tofu is formed.
50 kilograms of thick soy milk were finally used to make 30 kilograms of firm tofu. Although the tofu was tender and delicious, it was still very laborious.
He took some old tofu, prepared it simply, and sent it to the five growers.
After the thick soy milk is boiled, some sugar is added and sent to the nannies to feed the children.
As for the remaining old tofu, they distributed it to the guards, and of course the red carp who had returned from outside also got a portion.
After she finished eating, she approached them and asked, "I heard that thing called tofu is made from soybeans?"
Seeing the two teenagers nod, she couldn't help but tut-tut, "Aren't you being too nice to those kids and the planters?"
It would be fine if you hired someone to take care of them, but you also have to cook food for them yourself?
She had originally doubted whether these two young men were Yin Guang and Wu Yue's, but now she no longer thinks so.
After all, this doesn't seem like something a big shot of that level would do.
In response to her question, Tang Yu'an said, "No, didn't we just do the most basic things?"
Hongli looked at the two young men and couldn't help but feel curious about how the Shangshen Sect raised them.
The more she interacted with them, the more she discovered that their personalities and conversation styles were completely different from those of the people she had met before.
"Okay, as long as you're happy."
Hongli shrugged and said, "I want the recipe for soy milk and soybeans. What do you want?"
Tang Yu'an couldn't help but smile.
They processed soybeans in the garrison, actually with the purpose of attracting red carp.
Now that his goal has been achieved, he is naturally happy.
However, there was no soybean stock in the garrison for them to trade with, so Hongli wrote them another IOU.
Considering that the introduction of potatoes and sweet potatoes might reduce the soybean production in the garrison, this time the IOU was replaced with potatoes.
Red carp do not have a strong appetite. Given the situation in Jufeng Mountain, they still need to continue to pursue food and clothing, and they still have a long way to go before they can "eat well".
She exchanged the recipe with the two teenagers mainly to find something for them to do so that she could spend the 10,000 Ping An coins she had just received.
After taking over Li Li's territory, Jufeng Mountain now completely belongs to her.
In addition, inspired by the deserted city home and the forum, she also hopes to run Jufeng Town well and create a steady stream of points for her.
So she gave Black Bear five thousand 10-yuan peace coins as a loan, asking him to ensure that every resident of Jufeng Town has one, and to finally deliver to her at least 10,000 wild vegetables.
Ten thousand wild vegetables are worth about 100,000 points, so she can make a profit of at least 50,000 points.
Of course, because Black Bear took away the peace coins and delivered the wild vegetables at different times, according to the current system rules, it is very likely that she could bring Tang Yu'an a profit of 100,000 points in the end.
"Remember, these 5,000 peace coins have already been given to you."
Red Carp worriedly warned Black Bear, "It's not mine now, understand?"
Black Bear nodded confusedly, "I see."
Although he didn't understand, since it was the mountain master's order, he just nodded.
"Okay, go get to work." Hongli waved his hand. "I'm waiting for your good news."
Then she took out a few peace coins and asked the guards to find someone to make a stone mill.
This peace coin is indeed a good thing. It is not only convenient to carry, but also has the value of regulating temperature. Almost no one will refuse it.
I just hope it can be circulated in Jufeng Town so that transactions will be convenient.
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Five growers stayed in the room the entire time.
In addition to giving them fresh tofu and soy milk, Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi also gave them a "baptism" just like they did with the other children before.
"Just stay here for now. Come down the mountain with the children in two days and go to our home in the deserted city with us."
Although shocked by the "miracle" displayed by Tang Yu'an, several planters were not moved by his description. Instead, they were wary and fearful in their hearts.
Older planters like Lao Chen have worked in many forces.
He had never been treated so well in the past.
Those powerful people treated them as animals. As long as they were fed, they would continue to exploit them to grow plants and produce for them.
At the same time, they also have many means of controlling growers.
For example, forcing growers to marry and have children, or using the growers' families as threats.
Old Chen has a son, a gold-type psychic with average abilities. A few days ago, Li Li sent someone to call him away. He hasn't returned yet, and it's likely he'll never see him again...
Judging from past experience, the better this new force called "Shangshen Cult" treats them, the bigger their ambitions will be.
Lao Chen didn't know what other good plans they had besides cultivating superpowers, but the unknown increased his fear, so he didn't sleep well for the past two days.
After two days of endurance, the guards woke them up early in the morning and wanted to take them down the mountain.
Fifty children, plus their five planters and eight nannies, went down the mountain in a mighty procession.
Such a team naturally attracted the attention of countless people.
People noticed that the children were extremely clean, and during these few days, not only were all the children taken to the garrison by Hongli still there, but they seemed to have gained weight.
"What are they going to do?"
"Follow and see!"
"The mountain master must want to fatten them up before eating them..."
"Shut up! Don't say bad things about the Mountain Master!"
Because Black Bear sold the peace coins at a "low price" and strictly implemented the order that each person could only exchange one, most of the residents of Jufeng Town got the peace coins.
With this treasure that can warm them up, the nights are finally not so difficult for them.
As a result, Hongli's reputation in Jufeng Town soared again, and those who had spread rumors about her before also suffered backlash.
Now that all 50 children have appeared in front of everyone and are being taken care of so well, the rumors have been refuted.
Some people who couldn't help gossiping followed the group down the mountain.
It was not until evening that the team finally arrived at the foot of the mountain. Everyone was tired and hungry, especially the children.
They didn't know why the adults took them down the mountain. Looking at the darkening sky and feeling the whistling evening breeze, they couldn't help shivering.
Some younger children couldn't control their tears.
The young nannies tried frantically to comfort the child, but it was of no use. The child's crying made the already restless people even more uneasy.
They couldn't help but feel confused, and some doubted whether their decision to follow them down the mountain was a mistake...
However, at this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed.
"Look over there!"
It was not even five o'clock yet, but the sky was already very dark. Only two beams of light penetrated the night sky and shone from afar.
"What is that? Is it a monster?"
When everyone started to panic, Hongli, who was standing at the front of the team, stabilized the situation.
"What are you yelling about? Be quiet!"
The chaotic queue seemed to be paused all of a sudden, and even the children's crying stopped.
As everyone watched, a giant steel beast slowly approached from a distance, with its two headlights on, illuminating the darkness.
Hongli stared at the car, his eyes becoming brighter and brighter.
It's a surprise to see such a large vehicle in the wasteland! Its size and configuration are rare even in the fortress.
She suddenly looked forward to her own gasoline-powered motorcycle.
And she soon noticed that as the steel behemoth moved forward, the dirt road under its wheels was being replaced by a smooth concrete road.
Is this how the road to the deserted city home was paved?
What was the principle behind this? Was it a power bestowed by the God of Commerce? Would she possess this power once she became a true core?
Questions popped up in Hongli's mind one after another. She suppressed her excitement and stood motionless in front of the team.
Her calmness and composure infected the others, and the team completely quieted down, with people observing this huge car that they had never seen before.
The ones who drove here were naturally Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi.
Instead of replacing the car with a new one, they lifted the closure of Ping An Grocery Store.
It can be said that this is the first time that Ping An Grocery Store has appeared in the wasteland!
With the "Evil Guests Keep Away" halo and their strength greatly improved, they finally don't have to worry about the good things they have being snatched away.
Zhou Qi stopped the car twenty meters away from Hongli's team.
Tang Yu'an continued to pave the road forward until the cement road reached the feet of Hongli and connected to the uphill road of Jufeng Mountain.
Congratulations! Complete the side quest "If you want to get rich, build roads first"
[Gain 5000 points, +1 landmark building (signboard flag), +1 48-hour traffic card, +3 lucky wheel draws]
Wuhu! The road construction mission is finally completed!
Tang Yu'an cheered, but did not check the mission reward for the time being. Instead, he followed Zhou Qi, opened the car door, and jumped out.
"Sister Hongli!" He waved at Hongli's team.
Seeing them get out of the car, Hongli let out a slow breath and then led the people over.
The residents of Jufeng Town who came along for gossip also followed the team, but a large number of them were only 20 meters away from the RV and could not get any closer.
Why does this effect look so familiar?
The scoundrels who came to watch suddenly remembered something - isn't this the same strange power as the Jufeng Grocery Store?
It seems like they're under the protection of the God of Commerce, and that people with malicious intentions can't get close...
Seeing Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi again, they immediately understood. Wasn't this the owner of Jufeng Grocery Store? Could this steel behemoth also belong to them?
Tang Yu'an and Zhou Qi naturally had no time to deal with the "evil guests" who could not get close to them.
They had already opened the carriage and arranged for the children and planters to get on.
After the upgrade, the RV is twice as big as before, and since the children are small, they can still fit in if they squeeze in.
After all, with eight nannies, each carrying one child on their back and holding two in their arms, the eight seats can accommodate 24 children.
Although the planters were thin, they were psychics after all and were quite strong. Except for Old Chen who was too old and could only lead two, the other four could lead three.
As for the remaining older children, there are two bunk beds where they can squeeze together.
In short, although it was seriously overloaded, it was still possible to carry it away in one vehicle.
As for the red carp...
Seeing that there was no room in the carriage, she jumped onto the roof and asked the escorting guards to go back and wait for her here tomorrow.
She planned to go to the deserted city with them and experience the new road paved by Tang Yu'an and others for the first time.
Anyway, after this group of children arrives at their home in the deserted city, she will get the mission reward and can come back on a motorcycle tomorrow.
Soon, under the curious or shocked gazes of the guards and residents of Jufeng Mountain, Tang Yu'an and his companions drove the RV and slowly disappeared from their sight.
It was the first time Zhou Qi was carrying so many people, so he drove very carefully and very slowly.
Hongli sat on the roof of the car and didn't feel any bumps at all. She had felt the smoothness of this kind of cement road before, so she was not too surprised.
until--
The RV drove to the river, and under the light, a brand new concrete bridge appeared in her sight.
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