Chapter 101 Favorability
Xie Yunshang didn't expect to gain so much on his trip back. First, he met up with Lord Chen in time, and then he got the golden medicine that could save his life.
In fact, if Lord Chen had offered the source of the golden wound medicine to the imperial court, he might have been able to redeem himself for his crime and would no longer be exiled.
But Lord Chen didn't do so. He was innocent, but guilty of possessing a treasure. The current emperor wasn't a wise ruler, so offering this medicine would probably be like throwing meat buns at a dog...
Therefore, instead of fighting for some illusory merit, it is better to let Xiaoxue collect more contribution points.
After several turmoil, he clearly understood that only by becoming strong can he protect his family and himself.
Chen Xue's contribution value can provide them with strong backing.
"Oh, right. We want to buy some pigs, but we haven't found any in the entire county. So we want to ask the county magistrate. After all, he's in charge of the county, so maybe he has some clues..."
"no problem!"
Even if there had not been the transaction just now, Xie Yunshang would not have refused Lord Chen's request.
However, he was a little confused. What did Lord Chen want the pig for?
Is it to improve the food?
After all, Xie Yunshang knew what the exiled troops ate, and that kind of food was not worthy of Lord Chen.
But, if you want to improve the food, you can buy lamb, chicken, etc.?
Why buy pigs?
Pork doesn’t taste good!
If this wasn't the frontier, he would have sent a few pounds of beef to Lord Chen to help them supplement their nutrition.
Maybe it was for a transaction. Xie Yunshang remembered that Lord Chen and the others had asked him to use supplies instead when buying wound medicine in the future.
But he guessed that Lord Chen's medicine for wounds was purchased from someone else, so Lord Chen must have exchanged supplies for the medicine from others.
In an instant, he thought of some secluded families, or villages that had not been seen for many years, and wanted to establish contact with Lord Chen, so he did not ask for money, but asked for supplies instead.
With these thoughts in mind, Xie Yunshang went to see County Magistrate Xu. After listening to him, County Magistrate Xu was also very curious, but he immediately agreed.
Coincidentally, a few days ago, a foreign businessman drove a group of pigs to the county government office and asked whether the government would accept them.
If it were a flock of sheep, the county government would definitely accept it without hesitation, but if it were pigs, it would be difficult to remove the fishy smell unless the chef was a very skilled one, so County Magistrate Xu asked his men to refuse.
Who knew that the Chen family would suddenly want to buy pigs, which made him confused, but he had to immediately ask his servants to find the merchant.
Soon, a yamen runner came with the merchant, and the merchant could be seen driving several black pigs.
The black pig is not big, about the same size as a lamb, and is dark all over and covered with long black hair.
Just from the appearance point of view, black pigs are ugly.
No wonder so few people eat it. Many people subconsciously think that the uglier something is, the less delicious it is.
"County Magistrate Xu..."
The merchant immediately saluted the county magistrate and then became curious about why the county magistrate called him over. Didn’t he say before that he would not buy pigs?
"No need to be polite." County Magistrate Xu waved his hand and asked quickly, "How much do you want to sell this pig for?"
Chen Xue next to him had a strange look on her face. She felt like County Magistrate Xu was cursing someone, but she had no evidence.
The merchant was stunned for a moment, but he quickly realized what was happening and said happily, "Five taels... No, these two only cost two taels."
Originally he wanted to say five taels per head, but the man in front of him was the county magistrate, and there was absolutely no harm in making friends with him. Moreover, looking at the man next to him wearing armor, he was obviously a general.
Therefore, these people are all noble people. He is a businessman who likes to invest and make a big profit with a small investment.
So, now that this is a rare opportunity, why doesn't he seize it.
"One tael for one." Chen Xue was a little surprised that the black pig was so expensive. But when she thought about it, it made sense. Scarcity makes things valuable. Although few people eat black pigs, few people raise them, so it's normal for the price to be high.
"No need." Lord Chen shook his head. "It's what it is. Although we are stranded here, we will not take anything by force..."
"this……"
After hearing what Lord Chen said, the merchant became curious about his identity. After all, the one next to him was a county magistrate and the other was a general, but Lord Chen was the only one dressed simply. He was thought to be a servant, but he dared to speak first in front of the two lords.
That explains the problem.
However, the general and the county magistrate did not express any dissatisfaction, which clearly showed that the man in front of them was not an ordinary person.
Seeing this, the merchant dared not express his dissatisfaction and immediately said respectfully, "Sir, two and a half taels of silver."
After all, he just said five taels, although he didn't say whether it was one or two. But from the way he spoke, we could tell his character, that is, it is what it is.
So he followed what he had said before, 2 head and 5 taels, and he did not suffer any loss, and this adult also... did not suffer any loss.
"good!"
Lord Chen nodded. In fact, he could guess that the merchant originally wanted to say five taels per head, but now it was five taels for two heads, so they were getting a good deal.
But in fact, even if it is 2 heads for 5 taels, the merchant has not suffered any loss. Lord Chen is not such a conservative person. It is impossible for him to continue to fight and strive for 5 taels for 1 head. After all, he is not really a sucker.
In fact, the reason why he asked for the original price was not only because he was not one to take advantage of others, but also to make a good impression on Xie Yunshang and County Magistrate Xu.
Originally, he disdained to use such tactics, but now that he has implicated his family and become exiled prisoners, unable to protect himself, he finally understands the importance of connections.
If he could establish good relations with them, not asking them to save him in times of crisis, but only asking them to lend a hand and save his wife and daughter, he would die without regrets.
really.
Hearing what Lord Chen said, Xie Yunshang nodded secretly. He is indeed the Lord Chen whom I admire.
County Magistrate Xu was also a little surprised. Although it was only a matter of a few taels of silver, he could see the big picture of Mr. Chen's character from the small details.
This person is worth making friends with.
Although he is currently in exile, it can be seen from General Pingwei's attitude towards him that this person's future will definitely not be limited to this.
However, when it came to paying, the penniless Mr. Chen had to turn to look at his daughter.
Although he didn't want to accept this nickname, he was indeed penniless.
Although there were only two black pigs, Chen Xue was delighted. All of a sudden, she had braised pork, braised pig's trotters, braised pork elbows, braised spareribs, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, pork stewed with vermicelli, and so on...
Countless names of dishes wandered in her mind, making her swallow her saliva. It had been a long time since she had eaten pork.
Before crossing over, pork was too expensive to buy, and then I could only eat takeout because of work, and there was very little meat in the takeout. After crossing over, it was the first time I saw pigs from another world, and I had never eaten pork.
So, she really missed pork.
It’s a pity that the two pigs in front of us are both males. It would be better if they were one male and one female, so that sustainable development could be achieved.
If there are two boars, you can only let them play rock-paper-scissors. Whoever loses gets to eat the other one, and you only need to keep one as a breeding boar.
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