The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

After entering the room, Zhao Chuanxin looked at the layout of the room.

Pens, ink, paper and inkstones are indispensable, as well as an abacus and accounting book.

In addition, there are many precious objects placed on the ancient bookshelf.

The Niu family specializes in luxury goods, so it’s not surprising that they have these things.

Chengming made it clear that he was passing by to suppress the bandits and came to see him. He also explained to Zhao Chuanxin that he came specifically to see Niu Zihou.

Niu Zihou said in surprise: I wonder, why does Captain Zhao come to look for Niu?

Zhao Chuanxin withdrew his coveted eyes from the book shelf: Well, there is something wrong. Our Lugang Town, oh, it was the original Lugangling Village. Now that there are more people, it has been changed into a town. Lugang Town is missing With little food and clothing, we are suffering, Boss Niu.

Holding his hat, Niu Zihou felt a headache.

Why can't this person speak correctly?

Zhao Chuanxin continued: Boss Niu must know that Japan and Russia are fighting in Liaodi, right? I went to Liaodi this year and was lucky enough to kill more than a hundred Japanese and Russians. I saw that the local people were displaced and miserable. I used my own money to help them escape. At that time, I was so poor that I didn’t even have travel expenses. I had to support the people all the way begging for food. I even broke my head by kowtowing to the local tyrants and evil gentry, but I didn’t even get a few dollars. It was too much. Digging it. No, the people thought I was kind-hearted, so they all went to Lugang Town...

In order to strengthen his feelings, Zhao Chuanxin pretended to squeeze out half a tear, but the blinking frequency made Niu Zihou extremely uncomfortable, and he even suffered from embarrassment.

Rubbing his temples, Niu Zi said kindly: But Niu heard that a powerful man named Hunyuan Thunderbolt Hand not only defrauded the Japanese of thousands of ocean bounties, but also killed many Japanese and Russians. Even if Niu was in At this time, I often traveled to and from Shengjing to purchase goods. After much inquiring, I found out that the powerful man named Cheng Kun is you, Captain Zhao. It seems that Captain Zhao didn't beg for money along the way, right?

I am Cao! Zhao Chuanxin slapped his thigh: This matter is so secret, how come everyone knows about it?

He changed his name just to avoid getting into trouble.

But now it seems that a pseudonym is of no use?

After thinking about it immediately, it became clear.

After all, so many refugees know about Hunyuan Thunder Hand and Lugang Town, and anyone who is interested can almost guess it after thinking about it.

Niu Zihou smiled bitterly: Captain Zhao, let's tell the truth. Why are you looking for Niu?

Then Zhao will stop beating around the bush. ​​Zhao Chuanxin said sternly: Lugang Town is now filled with refugees from the Liao region. The food has run out and there is no food available around. Therefore, I came here to ask Boss Niu for help.

That's what it was for.

Niu Zihou pondered for a long time. The Niu family operates many projects. Although food is not the focus, it is also involved.

After a moment he asked: So, how much money did Captain Zhao bring? How much food are you going to need?

At the beginning, he owed Chengming a favor, which could be regarded as a favor to Zhao Chuanxin.

If it is within control, it is natural to sell him a batch of grain at a low price!

It can be seen that Zhao Chuanxin patted his down jacket and said: Sorry, Zhao never takes money with him when he goes out. Look, how serious is this dress? If you carry money in it, it will destroy the beauty of the clothes. Let's take it on credit first.

Niu Zihou: ...

I have never seen such a shameless person!

Destroy the beauty of clothes? Thank you for being able to speak out!

It's not that Zhao Chuanxin is acting rogue, he really has no money in his pocket.

You can’t say you don’t have money, you can only say you don’t have enough money.

Nowadays, the purchasing power of silver is getting lower and lower. Buying one hundred kilograms of grain now costs about 2 taels of silver. In the past, only half of this amount was enough.

The purchasing power of silver will continue to decline in the future.

Even if he loses everything, he can't buy much food. How long can he last if he brings it back?

Simply don't do one thing and don't stop doing the other thing, just borrow it first.

Even Chengming was shocked. How did you become so shameless?

I thought I was going along with the flow and selling favors, but now it seems that I am stupid enough to follow him, as if I am going to offend someone!

Niu Zihou was confused: This is extremely inappropriate. There are no such rules in business!

Even if the price is low, he will accept it and lose money.

But if you open your mouth and just take it for free, it’s no longer a matter of money.

Zhao Chuanxin came forward enthusiastically: What do you mean by this? Rules are made by people. Boss Niu will make a new rule today!

Niu Zi was silent and just shook his head.

Zhao Chuanxin gritted his teeth: In this case, Zhao has no other abilities. Does Boss Niu have any enemies? Zhao will help you deal with him!

Niu Zihou was confused. Why did he talk about his enemies again?

He quickly shook his head: Niu is a serious businessman. He never makes enemies if he can. He also has a good reputation in the local area!

He has done a lot of charity work, and many people call him a good person.

Patting his thigh, Zhao Chuanxin said: That's it. Mr. Niu Dashan, you should help those refugees and give a helping hand. In this way, you must have enemies, but you dare not say, right No? If you were threatened, would you wink at me? Don’t worry, Zhao’s removal of a person’s head is like searching for an object! Tell me, who is it? Is it Jilin General Chang Shun? Or is it Zhu Zhaokui of Yizhongzhou?”

Niuzi's thick head is buzzing.

Is this a threat to me or a threat to me?

But Chengming was horrified: You can't do it, that's decapitation, and killing an official of the imperial court is treason!

He knows Zhao Chuanxin very well, this guy can definitely do it!

So he is so scared!

Zhao Chuanxin's face turned livid and he said loudly: Okay, it turns out they are these two bastards Chang Shun and Zhu Zhaokui. I'm going to kill them both and solve Boss Niu's serious problem!

Niu Zihou's heartbeat quickened, he quickly checked to see if there was no one inside and outside, and eagerly grabbed Zhao Chuanxin, who was about to leave.

Oh my god, I almost had a heart attack!

Captain Zhao, isn't it just food? Niu will help you solve it once, it's really not them!

Zhao Chuanxin breathed a sigh of relief: It turns out it's not them, I was shocked. If it were really them, Zhao would have to flee the world after killing him. Since Boss Niu is so enthusiastic about doing charity, Zhao reluctantly accepted your help. . The refugees in Lugang Town will definitely remember the good deeds of Niu Dashan today, and they might even erect a monument for you.

Niu Zihou and Chengming both smiled bitterly.

There is really no solution when encountering such a guy!

After the negotiation was completed, Zhao Chuanxin stood up and went to the Bogu shelf, pointed to a emerald gilt-haired card on the shelf and said: Boss Niu, Zhao has a niece. My niece was miserable. She traveled all the way from Liaodi. After all the hard work, she came to Lugang Town and was dying of hunger. Zhao asked her if she had any unfulfilled wishes. My niece said that she always wanted a emerald gold card...

Niu Zihou couldn't help but want to scold her.

He tried his best to hold back his anger and teased: Your niece is dead? Are you going to burn her?

Zhao Chuanxin's eyes widened: What are you talking about? How could she die? She is alive and well, but her unfulfilled wish is to have a gilded gold card!

Chengming covered his face, why are you so stupid to follow this guy?

While you are still alive, what unfulfilled wishes do you always talk about?

Niu Zihou waved his hand: Since your niece likes it, I will give it to her!

Zhao Chuanxin was overjoyed when he heard this. He cupped his hands and said, Niu Dashan is a kind man with great righteousness. Zhao's niece must be very happy! In the next life, she will work as an ox and a horse for Niu Dashan. How can she repay the favor!

Niu Zihou sneered and said, Captain Zhao, please don't act like a cow or a horse when making decisions for others.