Chapter 1: Early Spring (5b)

"If we don't want money. I'm looking for you to get something else." Seeing that Takaaki Sakai was so anxious to do business with the guerrillas. Zhao Tianlong wanted to test his bottom line. Thought about it. Asked with a smile.

"Master Long. Master Long, aren't you embarrassed for me?" No need to guess. Takaaki Sakai knew that what Zhao Tianlong wanted to exchange most was guns and ammunition. Grinned at a mouth that was missing several teeth. Respond with a wry smile. Secretly take out the powder and first aid kits from the field hospital and sell them. I've taken a big risk. If you take something more taboo. In case someone reports it......"

He used his hand to compare the shape of a short gun. He went straight to his temple." Ping. Punish someone as a warning to others. I'm the chicken. And then the whole Black Stone Village. Even the people who dare to sell bullet casings to you. I can't find it anymore."

Zhao Tianlong was amused and laughed dumbly. Shake your head. smiled and said, "Okay. Don't be embarrassed. I'm just asking. How are you going to exchange these goods. Bartering words. It's not a good price."

"It's not hard. It's not hard." Takaaki Sakai pulled out another piece of paper from his chest. Spread it carefully at your feet." I've asked someone to inquire beforehand. How much do others charge for these things on the black market in Manchukuo. We did business for the first time. It's not good for anyone to suffer. So I think. According to the purchase price on the black market in Manchukuo. I'm going to give you a 7% discount. The goods you give me are then. Then according to the price in this bazaar. Also 7% off. Both sides first convert into cash. Then take cash as an intermediate reference. Bartering."

Zhao Tianlong and Zhang Songling looked down. Sure enough, on the piece of paper that Takaaki Sakai took out. Saw the price of anti-inflammatory powder, first aid kits, aspirin, and bullet casings. For the guerrillas who always break a penny in half to spend it. Slightly more expensive. But it's still far below the price of war materials that people buy from traders these days. Especially anti-inflammatory powder and first aid kit. Either the vendors can't provide it. Either the product is defective that has passed its expiration date. It's no match for the Oriental goods that Takaaki Sakai stole from a Japanese field hospital. 、

Since the other party has done enough homework beforehand. Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong didn't dare to fool this person as a raw hand. They looked at each other. He said, "Then do as you say. Let's try to do it first. If both parties are profitable. Then find a way to do business for a long time."

"What do you want to buy. The two of you will open a list first. I'll help you find it in the market. Press 7% off to you. We'll pay for the loss out of our own pocket."

"Brick tea. To make a good brick tea. Don't deal with us with tea residues that no one drinks." Taro Miura, who had been following Sakai without saying a word, nodded. Can't wait to respond." And also. And jerky. The kind of beef jerky strips with natural patterns. Don't bake it out over fire. It should be air-dried purely naturally. And also. And ......"

"Miura-kun. What did we say before we came?" Takaaki Sakai scolded very dissatisfied. interrupted Taro Miura's clueless shouting. Then turn your head. I solemnly apologize to Zhao Tianlong and Zhang Songling." Let Zhang Jun and Long Ye laugh. This fellow of mine has just returned from the hospital. The mind is a little unclear."

"Might as well. Might as well. We think Miura-kun is very upright and cute." Zhang Songling took the initiative to take on the task of bargaining with Sakai Takaaki. Respond with a smile.

"Zhang Jun is a magnificent person. Sakai admires it very much." slapped Zhang Songling loudly. Takaaki Sakai also quickly entered the role of a businessman." I promised before. Brought in the goods. Half counts as a gift for you. The other half ......"

Talking. He neatly split each cargo he brought with him in two. Half of them were directly pushed to Zhang Songling. Then he quickly pulled out a very small abacus from his close pocket. Refer to the Blackstone price list on the ground. The other half of the remaining goods will be converted into cash." It's a total of forty-four pieces of five corners and four points. I'll give you another fraction. Count forty-four pieces. Can Zhang Jun see it?"

Zhang Songling had already calculated in his heart. Knowing that Takaaki Sakai got the numbers right. Nodding. Laugh in response." Good. So what do you need. List it to me now. I'll give you a quote directly. If you think it might be different from the stall outside. You can also go out and inquire yourself."

"Zhang Jun's memory. It's really admirable.." Sakai Gaoming slapped Zhang Songling's sycophant again. And like a trick, he pulled out a pen from the pocket of his close-fitting clothes. Brush brush brush brush. Write down the daily necessities that I am eager to get in hand." The tiles come first with a whole piece. Jerky costs five pounds. Dried autumn mushrooms and dried yellow flowers are four catties each. 10 pounds of rhubarb cake and sweet grass root. If there is any left. Everything else was replaced by rabbit skin. I want that kind of white fur snow hare skin. Don't hit the grey bunnies in the spring and summer." (Note 1)

Every time he says the same. Zhang Songling casually quoted a price. Write on the ground with a straw stick. After a few things are said. The total price is also easy to get. A total of thirty-nine pieces of two. Plus twenty-three snow rabbit skins. Erase the dimes and fractions. The two sides are just tied.

Zhao Tianlong was stunned from the side. It's been a long time. Only then did he point to Zhang Songling. muttered, "You. . . You're here to be a soldier and fight. True. It's really a talent. Otherwise, rely on this mental arithmetic ability. Where to go. It's not all a big shopkeeper."

"Zhang. Zhang. Really amazing. Terrible. You've literally been the only one I've ever seen. The most settling businessman." Taro Miura also admired the five-body throw. Thumbs up. Praise repeatedly.

"Miura-kun has won the prize." Zhang Songling shook his head modestly. Point your finger at Takaaki Sakai." Sakai-kun is better than me. Just a few glances at the market in a hurry. I've already estimated how much I can get back in exchange.."

"Hey, hey, hey." was poked by Zhang Songling and broke the old bottom. Sakai raised his head triumphantly. Didn't I tell you before? My family has been in business for generations. This time I mainly want to meet with Zhang Jun. Didn't dare to bring too many things. Next. I hope that both you and I will show greater sincerity."

"That's nature." Zhang Songling nodded very happily. Next time, just bring all the stock you have. I'm not going to let you suffer. But .........!"

Hesitated. He deliberately pretended to be more embarrassed." This jade wrench, snuffbox or something. I don't have any. I can only look around for you first. I found it one day. When can I trade?"

"This ......" Takaaki Sakai was a little disappointed. Tea leaves and jerky and the like. Just daily necessities. Even if you take it back to the city and sell it to your companions for double the price. It's not much of a profit. And things like snuff bottles and jade wrenches are completely different. In the past, it was a top luxury that only the princes and nobles were qualified to play. Even if it doesn't count as a cultural relic. Just by virtue of the texture of the jade material and the excellent workmanship. You can earn hundreds of times more in Japan.

But soon. He had a smile on his face again." This one. I can wait. When does Zhang Jun have the goods in hand. Just keep it for me as much as you can. In terms of price. I won't let Zhang Jun suffer."

Note 1: Tiles. One of the brick teas. Each piece is two kilograms.