Chapter 2: Early Spring (Mikami)

Rise. The voice did not fall. The two guards behind Bai Yin immediately jumped forward. Each of them pulled two boxes in his hands. At the same time, he firmly protected his own prince with his body.

Zhao Xiaoshuan was taken aback by the actions of the two. Stunned. I immediately understood what the problem was. Hurry up and smile and wave your hand." Two brothers don't be nervous. If I want to be bad for your lord. And why bother to reveal his identity to his face? Just put the three of you over. Then shoot from the back. Isn't it easier?"

"You. . . You mean." The two guards didn't expect such a sinister solution. Han beads rolled on his forehead when he landed. The fingers that had been clasped in front of the trigger slowly relaxed.

"I'm so despicable that I won't tell you."

"That's it. Since you have come to visit. What are you doing with such sabre-rattling? Hurry up and put the gun away. Otherwise, outsiders will see it. I thought we guerrillas didn't know how to greet guests." The other guerrillas at the checkpoint spread their hands that had been empty. Smile on the side to help.

The little prince Bai Yin is unwilling to let his personal guards continue to be embarrassed. Quickly put the two aside. Then gently clenched his fist to Zhao Xiaoshuo." This brother has good eyesight. I'm dressed like this. I was still recognized by you. How. Your captain expected me to be a guest in advance. That's why I ordered you to wait for me here?"

"Not really." Zhao Xiaoshuan opened half a step sideways. Smile and return the favor." You're the big guy in this 100-mile radius. Naturally, I pay more attention. Moreover, at last year's Naadam conference. I have also witnessed the majesty of the little prince up close."

"Oh." Little Wang Ye Bai Yin was a little lost in his heart. But soon he felt satisfied because of Zhao Xiaoshuan's words in the second half. An ordinary guerrilla cadre can always keep his face in mind. It can be seen how much influence this little prince has in the area of Heishi Village. It's not like that Irumo Dragon. Bai has grown a big man of more than one meter and nine. But the Japanese hung up the photo and offered a reward, but few people could recognize it.

"Little prince, ....... you come back this time?" Now that the identity of the other party has been broken. Zhao Xiaoxuan didn't continue to go around in circles with Bai Yin. Hesitated. Smile and ask each other.

"Wander around. I've heard that the bazaar on the shore of Crescent Lake is very lively. Feel free to come and take a walk. The bazaar of your Eighth Route Army. I won't be welcome." Since the other party is not Redbeard deliberately arranged to meet him. The little prince Bai Yin was reluctant to say the true purpose of his trip. Smiled. Perfunctory.

"How can it?" Zhao Xiaoxuan shook his head with a smile. Our captain said it. As long as you don't come with bad faith. No matter who it is. All are very welcome. Little Wang, ...... your gun?"

"Drop all the bullets and put them here." Bai Yin immediately turned his head. Give orders to two of his own guards. Then from the waist and armpits each out of a delicate handful. Take the initiative to hand it over to Zhao Xiaoshu." That's all. If Captain Zhao is not at ease. Come and search me."

"Don't dare. Can't. It's already very offended." Zhao Xiaoshuan hurriedly handed the masturbation to the warriors on the level. Then he smiled and apologized to Bai Yin." If the prince has malicious intent. I won't just come with two guards. Brother I don't dare to be able to violate discipline. I had to do things according to the rules. Please also bear with the prince and the two brothers. Bear with me.."

While talking. He quickly took the bullets from the chambers of the two guards. Turn around and hand it to another fighter." and put them in sheepskin bags. No one is allowed to move. I'll give it back to the two brothers when they leave. If you dare to lack a single grain, you will be fined ten grains."

"Yes." The two partisans agreed. Holding Baiyin's masturbation and the barge gun bullets of the palace guards in both hands. I went to the donkey cart next to the checkpoint and deposited it. Zhao Xiaoshuan turned around with a smile again. He made a gesture of please. Little prince, come with me. The bazaar is right on the edge of the lake. I'll take you with me personally."

"Then there is Brother Lao Zhao." Bai Yin smiled. Step out of your legs. Walking side by side with Zhao Xiaoshuan.

Two guards pull their mounts. He followed closely behind Bai Yin. While walking. While pricking up your ears and listening to the movements around you. lest the guerrillas be unruly. deceived himself and the little prince's gun first. And then the killer will be sore again.

It turns out. Their prudence is pure to live in the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Along the way, there were several checkpoints. The soldier on duty saw that the person leading the way was Zhao Xiaoshuan. Asked a few casual questions. So he let the four of them go. It seems that the little prince Baiyin is really just an ordinary person who comes to hang out casually. It's not worth the effort they waste.

This nonchalant attitude. made the little prince Baiyin's mood fall to the bottom again. Before and on the way to go. He had thought about it more than once. How do you be like the Hanshou Pavilion Marquis Guan Yu Guan Yunchang more than 1,700 years ago. I only brought one Zhou Cang to the meeting alone. With extraordinary courage and prestige. Suppressed the guerrilla leader Wang Huzi and others. Let them understand their little prince Baiyin. And it's not an idle person. Have sufficient qualifications. Win the championship with him with Redbeard. At least. Not inferior to Zhou Heicarbon, who has become the battalion commander of the Jinsui Army. Although the latter is in the service of the National Government. And he himself is temporarily dormant under the wings of the Japanese.

What the little prince Bai Yin never expected was. Redbeard didn't take him as a key target at all. The doors are almost open. Let him come and go freely. Even a small boss under Redbeard. Didn't feel the slightest bit of his intimidation. Although the latter had routinely taken away the guns of him and the guards around him.

I'm thinking about it sullenly. Suddenly there was a commotion ahead. Look up. The entrance to the bazaar has arrived. Many traders who had heard the news were noisily lining up in front of the market gate made of two makeshift wooden poles. Wait for the market manager in charge of the reception to arrange the booth. And the inside of the bazaar. It's two rows of tents with no end in sight. In front of each tent is a rudimentary wooden counter. Vendors who have rented a stall. Pile up the goods you brought on the counter. I opened my throat and shouted." Let's take a look. Let's take a look. Authentic Dongzhuang tiles. Thirst. Clearing heat and detoxifying ......"

"Hunan Bazi. Such as the fake replacement of Hunan Bazi. Buy a pound and get half a tael. While supplies last. If it's too late, you won't be able to catch it. While supplies last. It's too late, it's gone." (Note 1)

"Lunan Dabu. Lu Nan Dabu. Strong and resistant. It's cool and smooth." (Note 2)

"Lamp oil. Cigarettes, Western nails, Oriental Rendan. It's all from the Tianjin Weiyang Concession. Cheap and fine. Good value for money."

Compared to out-of-town traders. The local hawkers are noticeably weaker. The items sold are nothing more than furs, herbs, felt, deer antler velvet, topaz and the like. And they are all items in their original state that have not been finely processed. Both the appearance and the price are a big difference with the foreign goods.

"I thought I could come up with some tricks. It's just a small fight. It's no different from the old country fairs." Little Wang Ye Baiyin frowned. I secretly despise it in my heart.

He, the acting prefectural magistrate, was just a puppet that the Japanese had no choice but to put in. Both commanded the Japanese devils and puppet Manchukuo servants in the Black Stone Village. Nor is it eligible to get involved in the income of the city. Therefore, the merchants can't enter the Black Stone Village to do business. I also have an attitude of indifference. Anyway, as long as the red beard does not restrict the direction of the flow of goods. He and his herdsmen. You can buy necessities from the market on the shore of Crescent Lake. And the price may be more affordable than buying it in the city. After all, Redbeard's side only collects half of the tax. Far lower than in town. They will not extort money from the vendors under false pretenses. Increase their transaction costs.

He was interested in the details of the inside of the bazaar. I want to estimate how much a guerrilla team can get from this bazaar. At present, Siqin, the biggest financier standing behind the guerrillas, has gone to Chongqing. The herdsmen of the Right Banner of Wuqi Yete also suffered a lot of losses in last year's war. It will allow the guerrillas to continue to survive. All that remains is the tax on the bazaar. If this bazaar is very prosperous. It means that the guerrillas have the capital to grow and grow. Can it be like this? At most, the funds that Redbeard can get are the same as the commercial tax for one month in Blackstone Village in previous years. Even after deducting the cost . Not yet the same amount. It's a bit of a wasted effort.

With a bit of an egg-picking mentality. He continued to walk into the market. The more you shop. The more convinced Redbeard is that this time he is probably losing money. Until you go to the depths of the market. There are not many remote stalls that are not visited by many customers. I made a rather unexpected discovery. An old outsider dressed as a caravan leader. Cuff your fingers in your sleeve. Bargaining with a fat black man. The two sides obviously didn't talk very pleasantly in terms of price. Each of them stared at each other with round eyes. Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled out of his forehead.

"The surname Zhang still does business.." For the black fat man Zhang Songling who walked into his dream many times. Bai Yin was very impressed. Hurry closer to the past. Try to take a look at what the two sides are trading.

Unexpectedly, the old guest heard his footsteps. Immediately turned his head in alarm. Immediately, he pressed his left hand on his right hand, which was hooking up with Zhang Songling. Say loudly: "Deal. For the price. Spot in your hands. As long as the color can be guaranteed to be the same as what you saw before. I'll eat as much as I want."

"Boss Xu is such a cheerful person." Zhang Songling glanced up at Bai Yin, who was stretching his neck and approaching him. His face was slightly stunned. Then I focused all my attention on my business partners." The goods are in these tents behind me. You can inspect it bag by bag. If the sales are good when you go back. Next time. I'll give you a 95% discount. If you can bring me the goods I need. I'll give you one more discount. Eighty-five."

"You can't lose your word." As if he was afraid that Zhang Songling would regret it. Boss Xu immediately knocked on the bricks and nails.

"Spit and froth and smash a hole. My family of four. You can't swallow back what you say." Zhang Songling smiled again. Skillfully respond with a buyer's or seller's incision (Note 3)

Note 1: Dongzhuang tiles, Hunan Bazi. They are all brick teas with relatively high color. Vendors usually put brick tea from other places. Also pretending to be these two types of goods. to show their goods on the grade.

Note 2: Lunan Dabu. Lu Silk. Because it is thicker than Su silk and the price is slightly lower. But it is relatively wear-resistant. In the eyes of the steppe herders. On the contrary, it has become a more popular luxury than Suzhou silk.

Note 3: You can't be a loser. Words and words together are letters. Spit and foam and smash a pit. My family of four........ The riddle is also a letter. These two sentences are common cuts used by small traders in the old days. It is usually used as a reaffirmation of an agreement when it is agreed.