Tana held the sheep, grabbed its mouth, and saw the cotton thorns stuck in its tongue.
He reached out and pulled it down, threw it aside, and then hugged the aggrieved sheep and coaxed it.
In a flock, all the sheep follow the lead of the flock.
Now the head sheep snuggled into Tana's arms like a little cutie, and the other sheep didn't dare to act rashly. They stood where they were, with confused faces.
At this time, the guards also caught up.
The reason they are guarding here is to protect the cotton fields. After all, this is the source of raw materials for textile factories in the future.
It has nothing to do with the price itself. What Dechang County wants is to be able to produce cotton cloth, make the textile factory famous, and then enhance the strength of Dechang County to lay the foundation for more factories in the future.
In short, this is a testing ground.
Anyone who dares to touch me will be killed!
We must not allow these foreigners and the sheep they brought to destroy the cotton.
The guards immediately stepped forward and reached out to pull the sheep away.
But before they could meet, Tana's tribesmen drew their weapons again, their faces extremely nervous.
The atmosphere on both sides suddenly became tense.
Tana immediately stood up, turned around and shouted in their language: "Stand back, don't move!"
The tribesmen looked at each other and stepped back a little, but they did not put down the weapons in their hands.
Tana also knew the reason why they did this.
When a tribe flees, they always take sheep with them because sheep are their greatest asset.
Even if we take a step back and say that we really can't survive in the Zhou Kingdom, as long as we have the sheep, we can at least hold on for a while.
Tana then saluted the guards and apologized: "This is the last property we have. Apart from this, we have nothing else. I'm sorry to have upset you."
The guard seemed bewildered by these strangers, but Tana was kind. He didn't curse them, but said, "Since they are your important things, at least feed them and don't let them run around."
Tana sighed: "We have no food."
This surprised the guards: "You have such good soil and water on the grassland, but you don't farm?"
Tana shook her head. This seemingly stubborn and arrogant beauty now looked extremely confused.
The guard asked again, "Do you have any trade or caravans there?"
Tana thought for a moment and said, "Yes, we usually trade wool and mutton with them for things like cloth and earthenware pots."
"Where's the silver?"
"What is silver?"
In one sentence, the guard was confused.
Soon, another guard stepped forward and whispered, "It's no surprise they don't know. That grassland is controlled by the barbarians. We in the Great Zhou can't touch them. The barbarians treat them as outsiders and are lucky enough not to bully them. How could they possibly allow them to develop?"
In fact, the words were spoken very softly, but Tana had sharp ears and eyes and heard them clearly.
But she didn't react at all, just clenched her fists lightly.
The guards could understand these principles, so how could she, as the leader, not understand them?
They were clearly Zhou people, but they were controlled by barbarians.
In addition to herding, they usually migrate, and the so-called transactions are the oldest barter.
As for agricultural commerce, they knew nothing about it, and they couldn't keep any of the rare metals or stones.
This is also the reason why Tana insisted on returning to Zhou Kingdom.
Perhaps if he chose to surrender to another group of barbarians, he could rest for a while and continue to stay on the grassland, but that would be like killing with a blunt knife. It would not shed blood, but it would cost him his life, and he would die sooner or later.
But once you arrive in the Zhou Kingdom, there is always a 50% chance of being accepted and surviving.
And now it seems that the people here are far more rational than the legend says, and are also gentle enough.
So Tana pretended not to understand what they were saying. Her eyes were dark and bright, and her smile was pure and innocent. "There are many things I don't understand, but I do know that our ancestors have been people of the Great Zhou for generations, and now we still want to be people of the Great Zhou."
After hearing this, the guard said, "Then have your men wait here for a moment. I will report back to the prefect."
Tana nodded, her smile looking bright and innocent.
But when she turned her back to the guards, her expression had turned cold, her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing the calm and stern look of a clan leader.
There was no need to say anything. As soon as she raised her hand, the tribesmen who had been tense just now put away their weapons in unison and sat down on the spot at the same time. They looked like they had completely given up resistance and were very obedient.
This surprised the guards greatly.
Obviously, he did not expect that this seemingly harmless foreign beauty would have such great cohesion. These people simply followed every instruction and were more obedient than the soldiers in Dechang County.
However, it would be best if these visitors from the grassland could obey the rules.
The guard immediately gave a few instructions to his companions, who nodded. Then he mounted his horse, went up the official road, and went back to report.
Tana and her men waited quietly here. She had regained her previous clean smile and walked forward. Her voice was jumping and sounded particularly crisp: "Sir, can we graze cattle in Dechang County?"
The guard wanted to speak, but before he could say anything, his eyes widened.
Originally, Tana was wearing a thick leather coat, wrapped tightly, but it seemed that the weather was hot now, and she had just been running, so she loosened the rope of her coat slightly, revealing the tight leather skirt underneath.
Especially the pair of calves are exposed, which is particularly eye-catching.
This kind of dress is very common on the grassland, but it is a bit unusual for the Zhou people who are always serious.
The guard averted his eyes, not daring to look down, silently repeating in his mind, "Don't look at what is indecent, don't look at what is indecent," and replied dryly, "You can keep them in a pen, but you can't let them graze."
Tana was a little disappointed, but she didn't show it. Instead, she smiled even brighter: "Then is there any way to get food?"
"You can follow the county governor's arrangements. You won't starve."
"But our ancestors have always believed that if you don't work, you don't eat. If we eat for free, our gods will punish us."
After saying that, she pointed to the sky.
The guards didn't suspect much.
After all, they also have gods here.
Moreover, the most famous legend about the immortals from Langyun is that they can be struck by lightning.
I just don’t know if the immortal Langyun has ever met the gods these people believe in. Do they just visit each other from heaven for no reason?
While the guard was thinking about something, Tana had already looked around.
Thinking of her own sheep's mouths being pricked, the female leader said, "My people and I are very hardworking. These sheep's wool..."
The guard corrected: "It's called Cotton."
Tana said "Oh" and quickly changed her tone: "These cotton balls look prickly, but we are not afraid. We can help you get them off."
I thought I'd be welcomed for my proactive participation in the labor, but I was unexpectedly rebuffed by the guard: "You mean picking cotton? Forget it. This is a top-tier job these days. The pay is more than three times the average, and it's cash directly from the county magistrate's office. It's a job so good people are vying for it, I'm afraid you won't be able to get it."
Tana looked surprised and looked back at the furry "cotton". She obviously didn't expect that this thing was so precious.
However, the guards had a good impression of this cheerful female leader. They also knew that everything she had just done proved that they were visitors to the grassland. As long as their identities were confirmed, the county governor would definitely take them in.
Especially in Dechang County, with Prince Zhang, Princess Lingyun, and two high-ranking officials, it would be impossible to drive them out no matter what.
Then it is always right to maintain good relationships with others.
Although the guard is just a small character in Dechang County, small characters have their own way of living, and their little calculations are making a lot of sense.
Soon, he spoke again: "If you must find some way to make a living, there is a way."
Tana's eyes lit up: "What?"
The guard pointed to a textile mill not far away and said, "That's where cotton is woven. Although you can't go in to work, there should be a lot of caravans coming and going these days. They are all short of manpower. If you want to work, feel free to go and help. I can't say how much money you can make, but at least you can eat."
Tana carefully memorized the guard's words and turned to look at the textile factory.
Sure enough, I saw a lot of carriages parked in front, all of them full of stuff.
Then Tana smiled and asked, "Which caravan is the safest among them?"
This time the guard didn't hesitate at all: "Zhong family caravan."
Tana remembered the name, smiled brightly, and looked particularly dazzling.
On the other hand, as the leader of the Zhong family caravan, Zhong Yao did not always follow the caravan due to his mobility problems. He usually worked as an accountant in He Yiyi's shop.
With his current wealth, working as an accountant in a tailor shop is really a waste of his talent.
But He Yiyi didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
In her eyes, all beings are equal, everyone is a native, there is no difference.
But after spending a few days together, Yan Tao seemed to notice some unique sparks.
So that day, when Zhong Yao walked in, Yan Tao's first words were: "Unfortunately, senior sister is not here."
Xia Ying, who was flipping through a newly published newspaper, looked up in surprise, as if he wasn't sure what Yan Tao meant by this incoherent sentence.
Zhong Yao paused while pushing the wheelchair, but soon regained his smile and said gently, "How did the fairy know that I was here to see the shopkeeper?"
"Oh? Then tell me who you're looking for?"
"...the shopkeeper."
Yan Tao curled her lips: "It's still different."
At this moment, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.
Yan Tao, who had been smiling just now, almost subconsciously grabbed the anesthetic barrel and picked it up.
As a result, the servant who came to look for the young master of the Zhong family was confronted with a dark wooden entrance and a fairy with sharp eyes as soon as he entered the door.
This made the words he hadn't even finished speaking get stuck in his throat, his legs went limp, and he almost fell to the ground.
Zhong Yao was also shocked by Yan Tao's change of heart and said hurriedly, "Fairy, please don't blame me. You are here to find me." After that, Zhong Langjun shouted sternly, "Why don't you apologize to the fairy now!"
This time the servant fell to the ground completely, his voice trembling: "Fairy, I, I, I am a good citizen..."
Yan Tao's action just now was nothing more than subconscious vigilance.
Seeing that this person posed no threat, he blinked, put down the wooden cannon, and smiled with dimples: "Is that so? That's all right then. Remember to talk before entering next time, otherwise it would be bad if someone accidentally hurts you."
Anesthetic needles must be exchanged for points.
The servant didn't understand the deeper meaning, but nodded repeatedly, his back wet with cold sweat.
Zhong Yao frowned slightly, but he could see that the man was in a hurry and was afraid that something urgent had happened, so he did not punish him immediately. Instead, he said, "What's the matter? Tell me quickly."
The servant then remembered his intention and quickly said, "A woman from the grasslands has come to our caravan and said someone in the caravan bullied her people."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Xia Ying and Yan Tao focused on the "grassland", while Zhong Yao frowned and whispered, "The caravan left ten days ago. How could they have bullied her..."
Suddenly, the sound stopped.
Xia Ying then asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhong Yao took a deep breath and said, "I think I know who it is. There's more than one family with the surname Zhong in this caravan."
But he didn't say much, waved to the servant and asked him to leave first.
Then Zhong Yao put on a smile again, turned around, handed over the wooden box in his hand, and said with a smile: "This happened suddenly, and I have to go and deal with it. Please, fairy, give this item to the shopkeeper."
Yan Tao took it without opening it and asked casually, "What is this?"
Zhong Yao replied, "The title deed and keys to the villa."
Yan Tao: …???
The young master of the Zhong family said this lightly, as if it was just a trivial matter.
But Yan Tao had seen that villa.
She didn't know how to use too many adjectives to describe it. To put it simply, it was big enough, grand enough, and obviously expensive.
Before the time travel, it must have at least been a certain luxurious residence or a certain famous garden, with convenient transportation, nestled in the mountains and beside the water. The zeros at the back are so dizzying.
And it was just given out so casually?
Just because He Yiyi was carsick, so she had to walk a few steps less???
Yan Tao quickly became alert, looked up at her and said, "You are too nice to me, Senior."
This was just the beginning, but as a businessman, Zhong Yao had suffered hardships in his youth and had been struggling for many years. He was a shrewd man and immediately understood the subtext.
He quickly straightened his expression and said seriously, "Fairy, you've misunderstood me. Langyun has treated me like a second life, and I have nothing but respect for the shopkeeper. How could I dare to harbor any evil intentions? If I have any selfish motives, it's only to cultivate a good relationship with the shopkeeper so that we can benefit together and facilitate business."
Yan Tao patted the box: "For example, send it to the villa?"
Zhong Yao nodded. "Of course. I know that I have nothing but some money. My connection to the fairyland is due to these mundane things. I am extremely grateful that the immortals don't despise me."
After saying this, he sat in his wheelchair, bowed, and let his followers push him away.
Yan Tao was speechless for a moment.
She didn't move until He Yiyi came out from the back hall.
He looked puzzled and waved his hand in front of her: "What are you daydreaming about?" Then he glanced down and asked, "Did you bring this box?"
Yan Tao finally came back to her senses, staring at her senior with round eyes. Then, she carefully handed the box to her and said, "This is from Zhong Yao."
He Yiyi was curious: "What's inside?"
Yan Tao felt that she had said too much just now and it was difficult to repeat it.
So he summed it up in one sentence: "You two have no fate, it's all because of his money."
He Yiyi: ???
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