Chapter 66: The Robbers
Chu Sanlang and Chu Shilang helped Jiang Cheng'er carry the flat burden there, and the brothers went home to work in the fields.
Today, no one has made a strong promotion for Jiang Cheng'er's soap in advance, and the sales are not as smooth as yesterday, but it is okay.
Zhao Sanpo's introduction is attractive, the use of soap is obvious, plus this village is very close to Taohua Village, it is still a neighboring village, and the soap wind in Taohua Village is more or less blowing here.
Jiang Cheng'er quietly observed the people who bought soap, and found a woman with a flexible mind, good popularity, and who could speak well, and secretly remembered it in her heart.
She plans to develop agents in the future, so she doesn't have to go out to sell goods in the streets.
In the evening, all the sixty pieces of soap were sold, and Jiang Cheng'er wrapped the three hundred copper coins tightly in a bag, wrapped them around his waist heavily, and covered them with a loose coat.
After packing up, Jiang Cheng'er and Zhao Sanpo went home, and walked to the junction of the two villages, the sky was already dark, and the wilderness was desolate and uninhabited.
Jiang Cheng'er had money on her body, and she was always on guard in her heart, and Zhao Sanpo was not at ease, so she picked up a thick wooden stick from the ground and walked on the narrow field path with Jiang Cheng'er one after the other.
The creaking sound of the flat hook was particularly clear, and after passing through the bushes, Jiang Cheng'er vaguely felt that there was a rustling sound inside. Maybe it was the wind blowing the grass leaves, but it was an unsafe area, and she was on her guard.
Walking to the middle of the bushes, he suddenly heard the sound of brushing, and a masked man jumped out of it, holding a large axe to block the way.
The masked man shouted a menacing call, which was the usual opening phrase of robbers, except that he was stumbling and not fluent.
Zhao Sanpo, who was walking in front, was so frightened that she stepped back and hit the wooden barrel that Jiang Cheng'er picked.
When Leng Buding encounters a robber with a sharp weapon to block the road and rob, anyone will be afraid, and Jiang Cheng'er is no exception, but fortunately, she can still stay calm.
She knew that the robber was a novice and should be easier to deal with, and she somewhat alleviated her fear.
"Hero, we are poor people who go to relatives, and we have picked up things and given them to relatives, only two empty barrels are left, and there is not a single copper on our bodies, don't waste your efforts."
"No money? Bluff you, don't think that Lao Tzu doesn't know who you are, you are Jiang Dani from Peach Blossom Village, you just finished selling soap, and you have a lot of money on you.
Acquaintances quickly took out all the money and gave it to Lao Tzu obediently, so that you can spare your life. If you don't pay it, Lao Tzu will cut you with an axe! The masked man was angry.
Jiang Cheng'er was surprised, the masked man knew her name and the village she belonged to, and he knew her very clearly, and it seemed that he had already set his eyes on her and was ready to rob her of money.
Jiang Cheng'er guessed the identity of the masked man in turn, listening to the accent, he should be local, or a young man, and nothing else is known.
Jiang Cheng'er whispered a few words to Zhao Sanpo, Zhao Sanpo was nervous and panicked, her hand holding the stick trembled, and she didn't listen to anything.
"Aunt Zhao, cheer up, if my money is robbed today, your salary will be gone. If we find a way to keep the money, I will give you an additional bonus on top of the salary. Jiang Cheng'er lowered her voice to wake up Zhao Sanpo.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Sanpo heard that the money was coming, her hands were trembling.
"What are you two muttering? Hurry up and pay the money, I don't have time to talk to you! The robber roared impatiently.
Jiang Cheng'er led the robber to say a few more words, Zhao Sanpo's eyes lit up, and she heard the robber's voice, and she knew it in her heart.
"Little rabbit cub, the hair has not grown, just learn to do things that lack virtue, the old lady knocks you to death!" Zhao Sanpo doubled her courage and picked up the stick and knocked out the axe in the masked man's hand.
Jiang Cheng'er raised the barrel as a weapon and joined the battle, and the stick and barrel beckoned to the masked man together, so painful that he screamed and ran away with his head in his hands.
"Such a coward, dare to come out and pretend to be a big-tailed wolf, and wait for me to catch up and beat him!"
Jiang Cheng'er stopped Zhao Sanpo: "Don't chase, be careful, this kind of little thief will be dealt with by the village later." ”
Zhao Sanpo smiled: "Boss, I'm doing well, how much do you reward me?" ”
Jiang Cheng'er quipped: "Aunt Zhao, when it comes to money, you will change from Zhao Xiaotian to Zhao Daxia, you can name the number of bonuses." ”
"Don't mind, I'm embarrassed to ask for it, it's all up to the boss's reward." Zhao Sanpo was reserved for a while before reporting a number, "I don't want much, is it okay to do ten?" ”
Jiang Cheng'er immediately took out ten copper plates, put them in Zhao Sanpo's hand, and said briskly: "The bonus will be paid at any time, and the salary will be settled at the end of the month." I advocate clear rewards and punishments, rewards for good performance, and if you cheat and cheat, I will deduct the corresponding salary. ”
Zhao Sanpo was so excited that she shook the copper coin in her hand, it is good to work with a cheerful person, and if you have money to earn, you will not steal and play tricks.
The two returned to the village and went to the village house first.
The village was having dinner with his family, and Sun Tingting heard a knock on the door and came out impatiently to ask who it was.
When she saw Jiang Cheng'er standing outside with a serious face, she was obviously startled.
She stammered and asked, "You, what are you doing at my house?" ”
Jiang Cheng'er stared at her: "I'm here to report to the village, the roadblock robbery case, you go in and spread the word." ”
A flash of panic flashed in Sun Tingting's eyes: "What...... You were robbed, how much money did you lose? ”
"It's not suitable to tell the case on the street, so I'll go in and talk to the village."
"It's a big deal, forgive you for not losing a lot of money. My dad is eating, you can wait outside. Sun Tingting had an arrogant attitude, and she was about to close the door when she raised her arm.
Jiang Cheng'er stopped her: "Stop!" If you delay the time and indulge the robbers, maybe more villagers will suffer, can you afford the consequences? If you don't want to spread the word, I'll go in and inform Muramasa myself. ”
"That's it, Miss Tingting, handling a case is like fighting a fire, and you can't delay for a moment." Zhao Sanpo stepped forward to help.
"Third mother-in-law, the older you get, the more confused you become, fooling around behind the little slut, and you're not afraid of other people's jokes." Sun Tingting ridiculed Zhao Sanpo, intending to scold Jiang Cheng'er.
Zhao Sanpo was annoyed: "Miss Tingting, you are a big girl, how can you talk to the elders!" ”
"Cut, my elder is my own father, what are you, little slut's lackey." Sun Tingting's face was full of disdain, and the more she talked, the more excessive.
Jiang Cheng'er said angrily: "Sun Tingting, I slapped you last time, you haven't learned a long lesson, if it weren't for your father's protection, you would have been beaten to death by someone like you."
My buddy, I am reluctant to scold, why should I be scolded by you, you must apologize to Aunt Zhao today, otherwise you will not blame me for being polite! ”
Sun Tingting laughed insolently: "Haha, let Miss Ben apologize to a lackey, don't disgust Miss Ben." Jiang Dani, you are a who hooks up with three or four, watery poplars, and is more shameless than a glamorous widow. Don't dirty the door of my house, hurry up and lead your lackeys out! ”
Sun Tingting scolded Jiang Cheng'er to get out of here, and at the same time pressed her body against the door.
Jiang Cheng'er raised his voice and shouted: "Murazheng! There are robbers in Peach Blossom Village! ”
"Tingting, who's outside, what's the noise?" Muramasa didn't hear too clearly, and asked while standing under the eaves.
"Dad, it's okay, it's okay, there's a mad dog barking." Sun Tingting said and closed the door vigorously.
"Sun Tingting, you are looking for a fight, I will fulfill you!" Is it tolerable or unbearable, Jiang Cheng'er kicked the door open.
Sun Tingting was slammed out by the force of the door panel and fell heavily to the ground.
Muramasa and his wife heard their daughter's screams like killing pigs and hurriedly ran over.
Sun Tingting saw that the person who supported her was coming, and she rolled on the ground exaggeratedly: "Father, mother, my daughter is in pain, and the madman Jiang Dani wants to kill her daughter......"
"Little slut, you beat my daughter, I tore you!" Mrs. Muramasa is a well-known calf protector, and she is almost heartbroken when she sees her precious daughter in pain like this.
"Calm down, your daughter is rolling fast, which means that her body is fine. It's her who is looking for a fight, and she wants to move her muscles and bones, but I just fulfill her. Jiang Cheng'er dodged Mrs. Mushimasa's attack, and her tone was relaxed.
Muramasa had a gloomy face, he also felt sorry for his only daughter, his daughter was beaten, and anyone who was a father would be angry.
"Jiang Dani, why did you come to my house to commit murder and injure my family?" The village was shouting loudly, like a thunderclap on the ground.
Zhao Sanpo was so frightened that Jiang Cheng'er injured Murazheng's daughter, but she was afraid that there would be more luck today.
Jiang Cheng'er looked calm: "Yes, how could I come to your house to commit murder for no reason?" I heard that the village of Peach Blossom Village is very wise and fair, but when I saw it today, I realized that it was not worthy of the name. You want to protect your daughter, I have nothing to say, let it be punished. ”
The last time Muramasa dealt with the Jiang family's dispute in Tiantou, he had a good impression of Jiang Cheng'er and felt that she was not an unreasonable person.
He suppressed his anger: "Don't put a high hat on me, have something to say truthfully." ”
Sun Tingting's wicked person sued first: "Dad, she has been bullying her daughter. A few days ago, she slapped me in public for no reason at the big gathering, and today she kicked the door and injured me. Dad, she has bullied our door, you have to make decisions for your daughter and severely punish the murderer. ”
Mrs. Muramasa jumped high in anger, and Muramasa's face turned pale.
Sun Tingting opened her eyes and said nonsense, and she was not afraid of thunder and thunder. Jiang Cheng'er was as cold as ice, and told the truth about the scene of the quarrel between the big set that day and the quarrel outside the door just now.
"My principle is that if anyone does not deceive me, I will not deceive anyone, but if anyone deceives me, I will pay it back. It was your daughter who deceived people too much, so I taught her a lesson. ”
Mrs. Muramasa was indignant: "Tingting scolded you for a few words that didn't hurt or itch, but it was not right for you to hit someone, you should be chopped off and chopped off." ”
Jiang Cheng'er suddenly pointed at Mrs. Muramasa and scolded: "You are a cheap woman who hooks up with three and four, and the water-based poplar flower, you are more shameless than a widow......
Mrs. Muramasa was furious, and rushed towards Jiang Cheng'er like thunder: "The old lady killed you!" ”
Jiang Cheng'er had already taken precautions and dodged to avoid the almost fatal attack.
"Stop!" Muramasa saw that it was not good, and hurriedly stopped his wife.
"She scolded me for being more shameless than the rotten thing of the widow, and I don't live anymore......" When Mrs. Muramasa heard the name of the widow, she was angry and broke free from her husband's pull.