Chapter 1: Early Spring (May Up)

"I don't know if Bai Yin is a business material. If the bath salts produced are not sold in the end. Then let's ........ "After determining that the little prince Baiyin is unlikely to turn against the guerrillas in the short term. Zhao Tianlong and Zheng Xiaobao began to suffer again. No way. The Lamagou guerrillas are simply too poor. Especially after a series of fierce battles in the second half of last year. It can be described as nerve-wracking. Sensei said that he would take the initiative to launch another big battle to intimidate the county seat. Just the cost of training recruits every day. It has already made the captain Wang Hong's hair gray. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked his superiors for instructions. directly approved Zhang Songling's proposal and went to the edge of Crescent Lake to open a field.

"That thing is a luxury. When it was first launched. There will be a lot of rich people who buy it and try it out. But it's been a long time. Sales will drop little by little. Finally, a relatively stable quantity is reached. Unless Bai Yin can put more effort into packaging and publicity. Make it a nameplate. Otherwise. There is little hope of making money consistently." He is worthy of being the son of a merchant. Zhang Songling's eyes lit up when he talked about business. Not only did it judge the general sales trend of bath salts. And even the plan to break through the bottleneck has been thought of for Bai Yin.

"Oh." Zhao Tianlong and Zheng Xiaobao were a little disappointed. Participated in the production of bath salts. They all know what the actual profit of this thing is. If you can sell thousands of pounds every month. Just take 50% of the dividends. The Lamagou guerrillas would be able to have enough funds to seek a great development. But if it's only a dozen per month. Dozens of pounds to takeout.. No matter how high the profit is per catty. It's also a drop in the bucket for the guerrillas. There is no way to completely reverse the current embarrassing situation of a clever woman who is unable to cook without rice.

"It's pearl salt. Although the grade is a little higher. But it belongs to the things that are inseparable from daily life. Just kick the head three times away. The sales will be bigger and bigger in the future." Zhang Songling smiled. Keep adding.

"Then you also teach him the method of refining salt." Zhao Tianlong and Zheng Xiaobao regretted it when they heard it. They shouted with round eyes.

Zhang Songling smiled again. There was no excuse. Zhao Tianlong and Zheng Xiaobao were so laughed that their hearts were empty. Each scratched his head. Said curtly. No. Don't you think it's a pity."" I also know the truth that I can't get a wolf if I can't bear the child. What a good business......"

Suddenly. Zheng Xiaobao's eyes lit up. I slapped myself on the head. Shouted." I understand. I understand. Fat brother. You're amazing. It's really amazing."

"What are you yelling about. I'm not afraid to bring in wolves." Zhao Tianlong slapped Zheng Xiaobao on the back. Whisper and count." You see. You're shocked. Let how many people look at us. Low profile. Didn't Captain Wang say it? Let's keep a low profile."

After reprimanding Zheng Xiaobao. He was itching again. Pull each other's sleeves. Suppress the sound even lower." What exactly does fat mean. What do you think of again. Tell me about it."

"If someone wants to wholesale pearl salts. It's certainly not cost-effective to rush over with an empty car. The best thing to do is to dump a batch of goods from the south that we need here. Hawking along the way. Waited until the Black Stone Village. Things are almost sold out. Just vacated the car to pull the pearl salt back. But in case he arrived near the Black Stone Village, his goods were still not sold out. Want to save time. The best way is to throw the bottom of the goods to our field. Let us help sell it. One comes and goes. The greater the pearl salt trade of Baiyin. Our business is also booming. It can even be opened for a long time. There are benefits all year round." Zheng Xiaobao danced. Bibi paints." The fat brother also said that Bai Yin is a smart person. You want me to see. He's the smartest one in the world. Compare with him. We're all fools."

"Yikes." Zhao Tianlong finally came to his senses. A handful of arms over Zhang Songling's head. Put it in your arms and rub it repeatedly." No way. I'll have to knock it open and take a look. What the hell is it made of. Compared to you. We're all fools."

"Family Heirloom Learning. Family Tradition. You can't see it even if you knock it open." Zhang Songling's good intentions were finally understood by the two friends. Can't help but be a little triumphant.

Laughing. The second squadron leader, Zhao Xiaoshui, led two short Mongolian men over. waved his hand at Zhang Songling from afar. Shouted loudly: "Fat man. These two people say it's your old friend. I want to talk to you about business."

"Old friend.." Zhang Songling was stunned. Hesitantly stood up. Since coming to Blackstone Village. He came into contact with heroes like Zhao Tianlong, Zhou Hei Carbon and Wang Huzi. I don't have much to do with ordinary people. How is it possible to make Mongolian friends?

The two men in shabby Mongolian robes on the other side. But he ran over with a smile on his face. While running. While saying loudly in a pure Northeast accent: "Friend. Friend. Zhang. You really can't remember us coming.."

A sentence Zhang Jun. Immediately made Zhang Songling vigilant. Looking at two faces covered with chilblain scars. The hand reached directly to his waist. Two people running over from the opposite side took a look. Hurry up and stop. Wave your hand again and again." No. No. Mr. Zhang. The two of us came empty-handed. No malice. No malice."

At this point. Zhao Tianlong also found that the words of the Northeast dialect were a little awkward. Take the lead in front of Zhang Songling. Pointing at the visitor and shouting a command." Hold it. Don't go any further. Closer again. I'm not welcome to you." Subsequently. He glared at Zhao Xiaoshuan fiercely. Little fat man on the prairie. How could there be any friends. Did you let the pigs eat your brains?"

"Friends. Friend. Really friends. Bone flute. A whistle made of bones. Zhang. You remember." Seeing Zhang Songling, he never recognized himself. Among the visitors, the appearance of the opposite neat is a big hurry. Put your finger on your mouth. Than a reminder of something that looks like a flute.

"It's you." With that bone flute in memory. Zhang Songling finally remembered the identity of the other party. A handful pulls it back to the shelves. First slap the waist and boots. Then he asked in a low voice. You. You're still alive. How did it come to be like this?"

See the person Zhang Songling recognized. Zhao Tianlong's face slowed down slightly. He also pulled another uninvited guest behind the counter as he could. I searched from head to toe first. Then he asked Zhang Songling in a low voice. These two people you know. Bone whistle. The bone whistle is ......"

Suddenly. There was a flash of inspiration in front of his eyes. Instantly, I also remembered the origin of the bone whistle. Last year, he led the small guerrillas down the mountain to meet Zhang Songling. I saw that the other party was holding a bone whistle in his hand. And at that time, several Japanese soldiers behind Zhang Songling. The mannerisms are also very weird. It's not so much a hunt. It's better to follow behind to see off Zhang Songling.

"I've told Captain Wang about this. I'll explain it to you later." Zhang Songling nodded at him. Smiled and turned his gaze to the two uninvited guests. Come with me to the tent. Entertain both of you outside. It's not very convenient."

"Hey. Hey." Two in a pure northeast accent. The uninvited guest, who was very awkward in his choice of words, excitedly agreed. Follow behind Zhang Songling. Walked into the tent where bath salts and refined salt samples were placed. Zhao Xiaoxuan looked at the other party's back. Full of grievances." Said the comrades at the front. At the first level. They took the initiative to hand over the guy they had with them. And swears by it. I am good friends with Captain Zhang. There are in-demand goods that can be sold to him at a discount."

"What do people say. You believe whatsoever. I don't have a brain. Get out of the way and keep it. Dare to bring unidentified people over in the future. See how I clean you up.". It's obvious that I blamed the other party. Zhao Tianlong refused to admit it. Keep your eyes up. Keep scolding.

"You ......" Zhao Xiaoxuan glanced at Zhao Tianlong aggrievedly. Walked away with a red face.

"Idiot. Stupid and stupid. I'm still trying to be in the limelight." Zhao Tianlong spat at his back. Turn around and walk towards the tent. As soon as you enter the door. I heard Zhang Songling's hearty laughter." ...... It didn't freeze you two to death. You two are really your life."

"Almost. Almost." The two guests spoke in a northeastern accent. Shake your head and smile wryly." If it weren't for the two of us running fast. I'm sure I'm going to die in that lake. Hi. Zhang. Don't be offended. At the time the two of us knew you were in the team though. But he didn't have the courage to disobey the orders of his superiors."

"Alright. We are two countries at war. Every man is his master." Zhang Songling wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. Pretend to wave generously. Last winter on a salt bubble in the desert. Deputy Captain Lu Feng used his own life. Changed half a squadron of little devils. That feat only needs to be remembered. It will make his blood hot. Cold bones. Before I knew it, my eyes were filled with tears. But. Now is not the time to avenge Captain Lu. First. The level of these two little devils in front of them is not enough. He is not qualified to make a sacrifice to Captain Lu. Second. From these two people. He may be able to get even more for the guerrillas. Longer-term benefits. There is no need to vent your anger in the first place.

"It's good that Zhang Jun can think like this. That's it." The relatively human-looking guy among the two uninvited guests wiped the sweat from his forehead. Keep laughing. This trip to Crescent Lake is all about making money with your head. In case a pine age turns his face. He and his companions will die without a place to bury. No wonder I'm sweating so nervous." I'll tell you the truth. Before coming. I'm really hesitant. But I think that since you have opened a field. It should respect the Mongolian tradition of hospitality...."

"Rest assured. As long as you don't have bad intentions. I'll treat you as a guest. It's the same with our captain." Zhang Songling waved his hand. Smiled and reassured each other." Come. I'll introduce you two to that. This is the squadron leader of our cavalry squadron, Zhao Tianlong. The dragon that was in the clouds back then was the one who was in the clouds."

"Lord Long." Two uninvited guests with frostbite scars on their faces quickly stood up. Bow your hand to the dragon with the etiquette of the rivers and lakes." In Shimosakai Takaaki."" Taro Miura."" I have long admired your name."" Give a gift to Master Long."

"You ......." even if you are prepared. When hearing two typical Japanese names. Zhao Tianlong still frowned tightly. What the hell are you two doing here?"

"Buy something. Shopping. Incidentally. See you by the way. Meet Zhang Jun."" We. We don't. No malice. Not really." lest Zhao Tianlong draw his gun and face each other. Takaaki Sakai and Taro Miura scrambled to defend themselves." We. We only brought short guns."" It would have been handed over a long time ago."" It was handed over at the first checkpoint."" I paid it on my own initiative. You don't need to ask."" We just wanted to buy some tea bricks. Mushrooms and daylily or something."" We also brought gifts for Zhang Jun. Gifts."

While scrambling to explain. The two of them untied the blankets they carried on their shoulders like the local Mongolian herders. Whoa." He poured everything on the ground.

Dozens of small paper packets with patterns printed on them. A dozen glass bottles the thickness of carrot roots. A few small cloth bags. There are also hundreds of yellow bullet casings. appeared in front of Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong together.

"This. Inside this paper bag. It is anti-inflammatory. Anti-inflammatory powder. Not only can it reduce inflammation. And it stops the bleeding." Don't wait for Zhang Songling to ask. Takaaki Sakai took the initiative to introduce himself." Inside these bun bags. Be. It is a first aid bandage. It's all new. Guaranteed unopened. And also. And these bottles. It's an aspirin. Aspirin. You understand. It can reduce fever, relieve pain, and reduce inflammation. It took a lot of effort. I'll help you get it."

Bullet casings need no introduction. The guerrillas lived a poor life. Bullet casings on the battlefield are often collected. Find a way to reload with black powder. Although the range and power of the reloaded bullet are much worse than normal bullets. But it's also better than no bullets. Especially when it comes to recruit training. The effect of hitting a target with a reload. Far better than aiming with an empty gun. It can also be more effective in mobilizing the enthusiasm of new fighters.

"You guys. . . You're trying to sell us medicines." Zhao Tianlong's eyes widened. I feel like my brain isn't enough. Subconsciously. The Japanese are all extremely vicious. Rigid and mean. And the hatred between the Chinese is not shared. But right now, this guy who was almost frozen to death in a salt bubble by Captain Lu. But he secretly took out life-saving medicines on the battlefield and sold them to the guerrillas. This. It's incredible, isn't it?

"Sell. Sell." Takaaki Sakai couldn't wait to nod his head. These. That's half of that. Half of it is a meeting gift for Zhang Jun and Zhao Jun. The other half. It's a sample. Samples." He pointed to the first aid kit, aspirin, and bullet casings. continued: "As long as Zhang Jun can give a suitable price. Business between us. You can do it all the time. Especially bullet casings. How much you want."

"The idea is good. But how can we guerrillas have the money to pay you?" Zhao Tianlong's perception is very high. Learn from Zhang Songling's appearance of doing business with Bai Yin just now. Deliberately pretending to be dismissive of the things that Takaaki Sakai and Taro Miura brought with them.

"No cash. No cash required." Takaaki Sakai didn't know he was acting. Immediately jumped up and explained with a blank face. I once talked to Zhang Jun about it. Don't want money. Tea leaves, dried meat, mushrooms. Both. Let's barter. Of course. If you can get the gadgets that the Mongols don't want. Yu Pei. Snuff bottles and wrenches or something. That. That's even better. I. I can find it upside down. I'm looking for money. Manchukuo Ticket. Now the ocean. Both. Mine has both."