Chapter 498: Soliciting Bribes

Although it is a small town inn, this room is also quite exquisite, and the layout is also beautiful, although it cannot be compared with those big inns in Yanjing, but as far as a small town is concerned, it is not easy.

The wine and food in the house were very different from the large pieces of beef and steamed buns eaten by the caravan, and the wine and food here were obviously much more exquisite, but at this time, what was left was just leftovers.

According to the rules, the caravan traveled, in order to maintain sobriety at all times, it was not allowed to drink, and Steward Song poured it alone, obviously breaking the rules.

Sitting on the chair, Steward Song was holding a thin bamboo stick and picking his teeth, and there was a person standing next to him, it was Shen Laosan.

Han Mo's expression was calm, and he stepped forward and smiled: "Steward Song, I heard that you are looking for me?" But you don't know what to command? ”

Steward Song picked his teeth and glanced at Han Mo, then he threw away the bamboo toothpick in his hand and said, "By the way, I still don't know what the names of you two are!" ”

Han Mo said: "The steward can call me Xiaoshui!" He glanced at the red sleeves on his side and said, "He's Xiao Xue!" ”

Steward Song smiled and said, "Xiao Shui, this is out of Beijing, are you still used to it along the way?" ”

"With Steward Song taking care of it, everything is fine!" Han Mo said calmly, but he understood very well in his heart, this Song steward didn't look like a good person, and he suddenly called the two of them over, not for the sake of family life.

Steward Song sighed and said, "It's good if it goes well." You don't know, although you have worked hard for these six or seven days, you don't need to worry about anything, just follow everyone to the road...... But I'm not as comfortable as you. Not only do you have to worry about the rain and the slow down of the trip, but you also have to worry about the safety of each and every one of you, and the safety of a large number of goods, which you can't even sleep well at night...... Do you understand? ”

Han Mo seemed to understand something, and said with a faint smile: "It's hard to take care of things!" ”

Steward Song glanced at Han Mo and Red Sleeves, and saw that Han Mo looked calm, and Red Sleeves' scorched face was extremely indifferent, and he didn't seem to understand what he meant, his face suddenly showed an unhappy color, snorted coldly, and said lightly: "Even if you take two dogs from Yanjing to the Wind Country, it is also very hard, let alone two people...... Don't you think it's my responsibility? ”

After he said this, Han Mo's expression remained unchanged, but the killing intent in the eyes of the red sleeves suddenly rose.

This Song steward compared the two of them to dogs, with his red-sleeved temperament, how could he not make trouble, the little hand with black gloves moved, but after glancing at Han Mo, he finally held back.

Shen Laosan coughed, stood behind Steward Song, glanced at Steward Song, and finally said, "Xiaoshui, that ...... It's not easy for Steward Song to take care of everyone along the way, our brothers...... Well, you always have to understand something! ”

Han Mo smiled faintly and asked, "Steward Song...... Do you want silver? ”

How could he not know that Steward Song's intention to say these words was nothing more than to take the opportunity to extort some silver.

Han Mo never lacked silver on his body, at the beginning, he also wanted to stuff a few taels of silver on Steward Song's body, and it would always be smoother on the road, but at that time, he felt that he was pretending to be an ordinary guy and took the initiative to take out a few taels of silver, which was a little abnormal, so he gave up that idea.

But he didn't expect that this Song steward would blatantly call him to ask for a bribe.

For this, Han Mo was disgusted in his heart.

A small steward, with such a big shelf and such a big pomp, Han Mo felt a little funny.

Although this time it was to enter the territory of the Wind Country under the cover of a caravan, everything was done carefully, but it was not yet the turn of a fart-like character to and pee on his head.

Seeing that Han Mo said it so bluntly, Steward Song suddenly changed color, it doesn't matter if he says it bluntly, it will be a slap in the face, so Steward Song was suddenly extremely embarrassed, slapped the table, and sneered: "Things that don't understand the rules, Lao Tzu still cares about your copper plates...... Shen Laosan! ”

Shen Laosan hurriedly said: "Here!" ”

"From today onwards, the two of them will be assigned to feed the horses...... In addition, these two boys also slept at night, guarding the ...... of the goods at night! Steward Song said with a cold face: "Take them down...... Damn, it's ...... to look at! ”

The ferocity on his face at this time had long since lost the respectful and flattering look he had towards Guan Fa before he set off.

Shen Laosan glanced at Han Mo and replied, "Yes!" ”

The red sleeves were as cold as frost, Han Mo saw that there was already murderous intent in her eyes, stretched out his hand, held the hand of the red sleeves, and without saying much, he pulled the red sleeves and turned around to leave.

Shen Laosan stepped forward, followed the two out of the door, took the door with him, leaned over and whispered, "Xiaoshui, don't you have any silver on you?" If it really doesn't work, I'll lend you some silver taels, and you will send them up, so that the road will not be uncomfortable. ”

Red Sleeves had already broken away from Han Mo's hand and turned his head, Han Mo smiled faintly, but said in a low voice: "Third Brother Shen, I understand your kindness ......!" ”

Shen Laosan sighed, lowered his voice and said, "Xiao Shui, outside, don't you have your own temperament, some things, it's better to endure some things...... Offending Steward Song won't do you any good! ”

Han Mo heard Shen Laosan's kind reminder, knowing that he had good intentions, he had a good impression of this person, and seeing the expression on his face a little helpless, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Third Brother Shen, ...... you Do you have to pay money? ”

Shen Laosan looked left and right, and then leaned in and whispered: "We guys from more than a dozen trading houses, every time we come out, we have to pay a difference of 30%!" ”

"Thirty percent of the difference?" Han Mo frowned and said, "How much is that?" ”

Shen Laosan stretched out a palm, spread out his five fingers, and flipped over: "Ten taels of silver!" ”

Han Mo let out an "oh", and Shen Laosan had already said in a low voice: "If it weren't for the fact that there were many people eating at home, who would want to go all the way to the other side of the Wind Country for this poor money to supplement the family." It's okay, but if something happens, I'm afraid that even my life will be lost on the road. After a pause, he said with a wry smile: "In the early years, there was no bad money, so few people were willing to leave Yanjing, but later set up a bad money, every time they went on a long business, especially to the country of wind, there was a bad money to take, at first it was only three taels of silver, but once they met bandits on the road, several people died, and everyone did not dare to deliver the goods again." In the end, the difference of ten taels of silver in the shop was set, which was not a small amount for us, so we all wanted to come to the country of wind, but it was no longer said that we would come, it was to be called by the name of the manager...... The steward can't look down on it, that is, he doesn't even have this opportunity to make bad money! ”

Han Mo nodded slightly, already understanding the reason.

This group of guys from the trading house were obviously recommended by Steward Song to come over, and everyone offered a difference of 30% of the money, which was obviously an unspoken rule.

However, this Song steward is really very dark-hearted, this group of guys risked their lives to deliver goods to the Wind Country, in order to get some poor money to support the family, but he waved his hand and wanted to take away thirty percent of them at once, which can be regarded as a huge appetite.

When they arrived downstairs, everyone had finished their dinner, and they all went back to the back yard to rest, and after a long journey, it was natural to maintain their energy, Shen Laosan took Han Mo and the others to the courtyard, and five of the six burrows in the backyard were inhabited.

Two dart masters and two men from the trading house were guarding the side of the vehicle, Shen Laosan stepped forward and said a few words to the two of them, and the two of them immediately looked at Han Mo and Red Sleeves, gloating with a look of schadenfreude, and went back to the house to rest with a smile.

Shen Laosan came over and said, "You two will stay all night today, otherwise Steward Song will not be able to save face...... Tomorrow I will intercede with Steward Song for you! ”

Han Mo smiled faintly, nodded and said, "Okay, Third Brother Shen, you can rest first!" ”

Shen Laosan patted Han Mo's shoulder, didn't say much, turned around and walked into the house, that was also to rest.

Red Sleeves walked to the edge of the bluestone in the courtyard and sat down, her expression indifferent, from her face, it was difficult for ordinary people to guess what she was thinking in her heart.

Han Mo also put his hands behind his back and walked over and sat down beside Red Sleeves.

At this time, there was only one torch lit in the courtyard, and it was very quiet in the sky when the moon was in the sky.

Red Sleeves glanced at Han Mo, and stopped talking, but Han Mo had already seen her movement out of the corner of his eyes, smiled slightly, turned his head to look at her, and said softly: "Do you want to ask me why I have to be so tolerant of a little steward?" ”

Red Sleeves groaned slightly, and then whispered, "I can kill him immediately!" ”

Han Mo glanced at the two dart masters over there, who were leaning against the other corner of the courtyard and whispering, sometimes laughing obscenely, obviously talking about inappropriate content for children, and paying no attention to the movements here.

"I know your skills very well!" Han Mo smiled gently: "There is just a sentence, but I don't know if you have heard of it?" ”

Red Sleeves looked at Han Mo expressionlessly, but there was a hint of doubt in those beautiful eyes.

"Those who wrestle with tigers are for tigers...... And the person who is as knowledgeable as a mouse can only be a mouse! Han Mo said softly: "Such a character is really not worthy of your and me's anger!" ”

The red sleeves frowned slightly, but they didn't say anything.

Han Mo pondered for a moment before he said, "We just entered the Wind Country under their cover...... After all, we're over there, and we still need the help of the trading house. Arriving at the Windy Country smoothly is our ultimate goal, and along the way, we don't need to mess with the basket to ......! After a pause, a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Of course, if some people are really uninteresting, it makes me uncomfortable...... Trampling an ant to death is also one of my pleasures! ”

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