Chapter 173: Open Your Eyes

Cao Deshun asked, "Steward Wang, how much salt can be loaded here?" ”

"About seven or eight hundred thousand catties, five warehouses, there should be a total of about four million catties."

The three of them looked at each other for a moment, and they were all stunned.

Several people walked through all four warehouses and found that they were all full of salt. The three of them walked out of the warehouse gate, looked at the bunker next to it, and several huge bed crossbows on the top floor of the bunker, and their hearts palpitated.

At this time, a group of people came, and Cui Daoshu shouted loudly from afar: "Brother Cao, Brother Wang, Brother Liang, you are all here!" ”

The three of them hurriedly greeted Cui Dao.

Cui Daoshu returned the salute with a smile, and then said: "A few brothers, let me introduce to you, these are my sworn brothers, everyone is close and close." ”

Zhao Zizhong was the first to come over and greet the three people.

Cao Deshun saw that his eyes were sharp, and his well-proportioned body was full of strength, like a leopard ready to attack.

"Contemptible Zhao Zizhong, for their brother, say hello to a few distinguished guests."

The three of them said a few words of humility, and Zhao Zizhong stood beside him.

Wei Hongye came over the second, and the three of them couldn't help but be a little surprised when they saw that his face was dark but full of bookishness.

Everyone knew their names, Wei Hongye smiled slightly, and stood beside Zhao Zizhong.

Na Zhe came over the third, he combed his ponytail, and a cynical smile appeared on his white face, and greeted Cao Deshun.

"Cao Dongjia, have we met in Mingzhou? It was a rude time. ”

"Where, where, sir, you're welcome, I hit you first."

Na Zhe exchanged a few words with the three of them and walked to the side.

Du Dalei walked over with a smile, "Mr. Cao, I heard that there are many interesting places in Jinling, what can you introduce?" My name is Du Dalei, and it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

Several people exchanged their names, and Du Dalei staggered to Na Zhe's side.

An Dalang walked over, and the three of them saw that he was tall, his eyes were sharp, and his body was full of murderous aura.

"A certain An Jiguang is the most unsuccessful among the brothers, and he is a martial artist. Please advise. ”

The three of them didn't even dare to say it, and politely exchanged names.

Boris came over at the end, and everyone saw that he was majestic, not inferior to An Dalang at all. And he was of an alien race, fair-skinned, blonde and blue-eyed.

"My name is Boris, and I'm a native of Western Russia. It's been a pleasure to meet you. ”

Everyone exchanged a few words of greeting, and Cui Daoshu came over and said, "How many are you tired?" We've arranged a few places to stay, so let's go and rest, brothers. In the evening, we set up a banquet for a few people. ”

Cao Deshun said: "The guest is as you please, we listen to Cui Xiandi's arrangement." ”

Zhao Zizhong asked Fan Jinchun and Zhai Xiaoshan to take the guards to put the displaced people in order and take them to the temporary camp that had been built. The two men took the order and left.

Everyone walked to the camp together. On the way, Cui Daoshu introduced the details of Qishan Island to the three people.

The three of them listened to Cui Daoshu's explanation and looked at the beautiful scenery on the island, and couldn't help but feel very emotional.

Liang Daguan sighed: "Hey, this is really a treasure land!" If it weren't for the fact that there was a large family in Jinling to rely on me to feed, I would really want to live here. ”

Everyone walked and chatted and came to the eastern part of the island.

Cao Deshun saw the scene of construction, more than 600 people were busy, and the wooden wharf had already taken shape. Warehouses and bunkers are being built, and craftsmen are building walls out of stones.

Wang Mingjun walked over and watched the craftsmen work seriously. He watched with curiosity as the craftsman smeared the thin cement mortar on the stone blocks and built them on the walls.

"Brother Cui Xian, what is this? I've never seen that before. ”

Cui Daoshu explained: "This thing is called cement, which is a binder, similar to clay, and it is very good to use to build a house. ”

Wang Mingjun didn't want to ask too much, so he followed everyone.

Zhao Zizhong explained to the three people: "A new wharf is going to be built here, and the original wharf is too small to be enough. There is also a need to build a warehouse, and there is more and more salt, and the warehouse must be expanded. ”

The three of them looked at each other a few times, and they all wondered in their hearts, where did the salt come from? Cui Dao recounted that they had discovered a large salt mine on an island thousands of miles away, is this possible?

The three men were suspicious and followed the seven brothers to the entrance of the valley.

They saw the exact same bunker next to the pier, standing at the entrance to the valley. There were several bed crossbows on the top floor of the bunker, and the huge arrows were only pointed at everyone, and the arrows were cold and shining, revealing a murderous aura.

The group entered the valley and slowly walked into the camp.

Cao Deshun saw that the people who came and went were all dressed cleanly, and they were full of energy, and greeted his brothers with a smile.

The three of them were secretly surprised, these people looked dressed, they should all be craftsmen, buddies, handymen, etc. But they were very unruly, and when they met with the brothers, they only nodded, said a word and left. Some people joked with Du Dalei and asked him if he still had to kneel on the washboard?

Du Dalei kicked him with a smile, and the man dressed as a craftsman ran away with a grin.

Cui Daoshu took everyone to the newly renovated small building, please go in.

The exterior of the small building has been renovated, and the brick walls are plastered with a layer of cement, which is very smooth and white.

Wang Mingjun stretched out his hand to touch the wall and asked suspiciously, "Brother Cui Xian, what is this wall plastered?" It's hard and smooth, and it's certainly not the effect of clay mixed with glutinous rice. ”

Cui Daoshu smiled slightly, "Don't hide it from Brother Wang, this is plastered with cement." ”

"Cement? Is this possible? I saw that thing was thin, like mud. Don't tease me, brother. ”

Wei Hongye said: "It's definitely cement, if Brother Wang doesn't believe it, I can take you to the construction site tomorrow to see how cement is used." ”

Wang Mingjun was still a little unconvinced, and followed everyone into the small building.

The hall on the first floor has been renovated, the walls are snow-white, and the lacquer of the wooden floor reflects the light. The furniture is very chic, which is typical of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Cao Deshun said: "Brother Cui Xian, I see that there are all wooden houses here, and this small building is very exquisite, is it for some important people to live?" Are we abrupt? ”

Cui Daoshu said with a smile: "It's not in the way, this is the hotel we are going to live in for your guests." You guys can stay in peace. ”

The brothers chatted with the three of them for a while, agreed to pick them up for a banquet in the evening, and left.

Liang Daguan closed the door, turned around and whispered: "Two, I see that everything here is weird, we have to be careful!" ”

Wang Mingjun said with a solemn face: "There are novelty objects everywhere, the 'crane' on the dock, as well as cement and bed crossbows. This small building is also not simple, let's just say that these pieces of furniture are styles that have never been seen before. ”

Cao Deshun thought about it and said: "According to Cui Daoshu, several of his brothers returned to Middle-earth from the West thousands of miles away, isn't that Boris a Western Caucasia?" I think the novelties here are all brought back from the West. ”

Wang Mingjun said: "Let's be careful, observe the situation here, try to talk to their brothers as much as possible, and find out their bottom." ”

The three of them had made up their minds, and they all went back to their rooms to rest.

In the evening, Cui Daoshu knocked on the door and invited the three of them to the banquet.

Cao Deshun asked, "What about your brothers?" ”

Cui Daoshu said lightly: "Some homeless people disobeyed the discipline and wanted to storm the bunker next to the dock, but they were shot dead by the guards, and the brothers went to suppress them. With An Dalang's temper, a few more will be killed. ”

The three of them were all trembling, and Liang Daguan asked, "Brother Cui Xian, I see that An Jiguang is full of murderous energy, what did he do before?" ”

"He was born in the Northland and used to be a military man. He went to the battlefield at the age of fifteen, experienced hundreds of large and small battle formations, killed more than 100 people, and was an out-and-out killing god. ”

The three of them looked at each other, and they all felt a chill on the back of their necks.

Cui Daoshu continued: "An Dalang later got tired of life in the army, so he came to Jiangnan alone. I met him in Hangzhou, and I invited him back and became brothers. Last year, when my Cui manor was attacked by bandits, An Dalang attacked with his guards, and killed more than 30 bandits by himself and beat them all away. ”

Cao Deshun sighed with emotion: "What a strong man! At the banquet, I must have a few drinks with him and get to know this hero. ”

Liang Daguan and Wang Mingjun both echoed their words, saying that they must have a good time with An Dalang.

Cui Daoshu took them out of the small building and walked in the direction of the hotel. When they entered the hotel, everyone saw that it was empty, and only a few guys were busy.

Cui Daoshu said: "Several, I have taken this place down today, no one will disturb us, everyone must have a good drink!" ”

The three of them agreed with a smile, sat down separately, and the guy brought tea and pastries, and invited everyone to enjoy.

Cui Daoshu chatted with the three of them while drinking tea and talked about the sales of salt.

Cao Deshun thought about it and said, "The salt you shipped was very popular and sold out quickly. Now the high-ranking families of Jinling City, officials at all levels, and wealthy merchants are all proud to use your salt. They sent people to the shops to buy salt, and when they heard that the salt had been sold, they were very displeased. Many families sent people to block the door of my house, saying that they would not leave without salt, and I was embarrassed. I came here to avoid them and stay clean. ”

"What about Brother Liang's intention?"

Cao Deshun said: "Don't hide it from my virtuous brother, I have recently had a problem with funds, and I have to prepare money to buy salt and resettle displaced people, so I am very tight on money. So I pulled Lao Liang into the shares, and we participated in the sale of snow salt together. ”

Wang Mingjun continued: "Brother Cui Xian, there are many people in Jinghu now, but my financial resources are limited, so I can only get more than 1,000 people at a time, and I can't do more. ”

Cui Daoshu said with a smile: "Thank you for the strong support of the three brothers, and I thank you on behalf of my brothers." ”