Money?

That sounds like a good reason, but how much was the lives of the Indian soldiers who died in the First Train War?

Chen Jianqiu didn't want to make decisions for these Indians, even though Geronimo said that Astor was his.

He looked at Geronimo again.

Geronimo sighed: "Hatred used to be our only motivation, but that doesn't keep my people alive, I won't give up the fight, but I can't let revenge be the only strength of my people." ”

Chen Jianqiu was noncommittal, he had not experienced what this chief had experienced, so he had no way to admonish.

"Mr. Aster, if you're lucky, then please move to the back room, I'm sorry you saw such a scene, we'll talk later."

Astor's face had now turned into a large flower, mixed with tears, snot, and dust, and was taken by the bird to the previous house.

Chen Jianqiu and Geronimo continued to count the loot.

Although the Hyena Gang did not take long from birth to demise, it was better not to be picky eaters, and Tun really had a lot of supplies.

New Mexico has a dry climate with a large temperature difference between day and night, so they chose a shady mine for their warehouse.

In addition to the previous platform in the mine, they moved the rail cart and found more grain deeper in the mine.

Roughly calculated, if you save some food, it can be eaten by more than 40 people for more than half a year.

The guns are relatively miscellaneous, most of the models are relatively old, and the maintenance is not very good, Chen Jianqiu plans to find a way to get a little gun oil and other parts, Adam understands firearms, and let him teach the soldiers to repair and maintain.

When conditions permit, pick a few smart and clever ones to send to Browning's gun shop as apprentices for an update and iteration of firearms.

What to do with the U.S. military? How do you do it with a bow and arrows and a broadsword? Back then, the Sioux tribe, that is, the Asuka clan, still had a large number of Henry repeating guns in their hands, otherwise how could they win the Battle of the Little Giant Horn River.

There are still a lot of cloths in the mine, and they are all looted, and these things are of no use to the rough old men of the Hyena Gang.

But it was different for the Apache women, who could sew all kinds of clothes that fit the men of their tribe.

There were some other messy things, such as pots and pans, trouser belts ripped from the hyena gang, or something, Chen Jianqiu didn't look at them again.

As for the defense of the stronghold.

The damage to the six towers was not serious, and the hyena gang on the last two remaining towers last night were still swept down by the dense bullets and killed on the spot. As with ground defense, just tinker with it.

The Gatling at the door can still be used, but in fact, there is not much ammunition in stock, it seems that the old thing is just using it to pretend, Chen Jianqiu does not recommend touching it, or keep it as it is.

He gave the Indian warriors a little more time to shine, and the paper tiger was also a tiger.

According to the plan discussed by Chen Jianqiu and Geronimo, the tribesmen of Apache stayed in this stronghold for half a year to avoid the limelight of the US army.

With these materials now, they are not afraid of Zhou Xuan in the wasteland with the US army.

When Chen Jianqiu and Geronimo found the treasure and a new suitable foothold, they would find a way to move over.

After Chen Jianqiu and Geronimo finished discussing, they walked out of the mine.

The rest of the things are just for them to deal with by themselves, the materials need to be sorted out, and the strongholds need to be familiar with themselves.

He walked to the big house where Hernandez had been staying.

Now the other thing left is to see how to sell Astor for a good price.

Chen Jianqiu walked into the room.

Astor was honestly sitting in his chair, staring at the table in a daze.

According to Chen Jianqiu's request, the bird did not tie him up.

There is a wasteland within a radius of dozens of kilometers, and in the form of Aster's fine skin and tender flesh, the end is either to be dried by the sun or to fill the belly of the beast.

"Tell me, how much do you think you're worth?" Chen Jianqiu sat across from him and leaned back in his chair.

Astor had recovered from the fright, and his mind began to spin rapidly.

Say less, in case the other party is not satisfied, he directly turns his face and slaughters him, this person is a ruthless character who is even more powerful than the Mexican before,

The festival between himself and the Apache tribe has not yet passed, and this man feels that there is no oil and water to fish, and it is not impossible to throw himself to the Indians to cut his scalp.

Talking too much, the other side treats himself as a fat sheep, and he doesn't know what the specific situation is with his father and the housekeeper, what if the ransom can't be cashed for the time being, and the other side loses patience to tear up the ticket or engage in other tricks?

This is indeed a difficult question to answer.

Just as Astor was still pondering, Chen Jianqiu spoke:

"It doesn't matter how much you're worth, I'm not a kidnapper, and I don't sell meat tickets, since you like to negotiate the price, I'll calculate for you how much it cost me to save you."

He didn't know that he had ever found a piece of paper and a pen, and he took the pen and counted it on the paper.

Astor watched dumbfounded.

After writing almost a full piece of paper, Chen Jianqiu slapped the pen on the table and handed the paper to him.

Astor took the paper and saw that his eyes were about to fall:

Apache pension (on behalf of the people): $2,000

Carriage and cargo fee (note: as bait and transport equipment): $446

Bullet Cost: $386

Gun depreciation: $211

Personnel attendance fee: $520 (see back with calculation formula)

……

There are about a dozen items listed in various details, and the further they go, the more detailed they are, such as horse maintenance expenses, medical expenses, food expenses, etc., and the most outrageous thing is that there are insurance premiums, taxes and profits.

What the hell? Bullets hit nearly $400? Are your bullets made of gold?

Insurance? Tax? Have you insured your team members? Which insurance company will pay for it? Also, you're going to pay a ghost tax?

Profit? You even marked the profit in a grand manner!

But Astor didn't dare say a word now, and he glanced at the total amount in the lower right corner: $5,503.

"You can do the math, don't make a mistake." Chen Jianqiu enthusiastically added on the side, "That pension is for the Indians, and I won't take a penny." ”

As a successful businessman, Astor experienced the grief of bargaining incompetence for the first time, and he closed his eyes and nodded helplessly.

"You find me another piece of paper, I'll write you a note, and you can send someone to my housekeeper." Astor's voice was very painful, as if he had just experienced a defeat, "I guess he'll find a way to save me in Santa Fe or something." ”

"No, you don't." Chen Jianqiu stood up, "I'll personally escort you over!" Again, I'm not a kidnapper! I saved you from the kidnappers! ”

Astor had no heart and no power to argue, and he nodded weakly.

"Oh, yes, and."

Astor was on the verge of collapse, and his voice was full of tears: "Dear sir, what else do you have to tell me?" ”

"It was business-to-business just now, and my personal account hasn't been settled yet." Chen Jianqiu said with a smile.

"So, how much money do you personally need?" Astor doesn't care about money anymore.

"I personally don't want money, I want you to give me a promise to do me a favor when necessary, and I will come to you when I need it."

Astor nodded, he didn't have a choice, because he knew that as long as the man he saw could find him, there was a way for him to make him fulfill his promise.

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