PFC Chapter 696
Chapter 696
"Can't you survive?"
Zhao Dongdao: "Because of the rebels?"
The rich businessman smiled, the fat on his face twitched, and said: "The rebels? There is this aspect, but there are many refugees before the rebels."
"Is that because of... evil?"
"There is also this reason, but more, it is tyrannical government! These people originally had land and houses. Who would have thought that the government, squires, even robbers and rebels would have to pay taxes to them. Who can afford it? Many people here are like this. Although they have paid taxes and barely survived, but when they see you, they still have surplus food, so they still have to trouble you, which is miserable..."
Zhao Dong understood: "In the final analysis, it is the court's inaction."
"To the point."
"So they are going beyond the Great Wall now?" Zhao Dong said.
"Yes, beyond the Great Wall, there is no man's land there. Some people may live there if they stay away from here. I heard that there are many rivers over there, and there are fish and shrimps. Farmers rely on mountains to eat mountains, and water to eat water, right?"
The wealthy businessman looked at Zhao Dong, took a sip of water, gnawed on the dried fish with a smile and said.
Zhao Dong nodded: "That's right, but are there any zombies and evil spirits in that kind of place?"
"Hey, compared to evil spirits, I think some people are more afraid of... people." The wealthy businessman said with a smile: "Although I am not a scholar, I also know a saying that tyranny is fiercer than tigers."
"A tyranny is fiercer than a tiger, that's what it says."
"So, the rebel army came, and no one helped the court at all. Why, it's because of this!"
"Then why did you go there?" Zhao Dong said, a little curious.
"Of course I will go wherever I make money. Although there is no one there, there are shellfish at the bottom of the river, and there are pearls in it. Let's go there and dig out the pearls."
The rich merchant laughed and said, "These pearls are good things. Each pearl has a medicinal power. When used with other medicinal materials, the effect is not so good."
"So it is."
Zhao Dong understood.
These pearls are expensive and easy to transport.
If it is transported to other places, it can indeed be sold for a large sum of money.
It's a pity that it's not peaceful now. They are easy to get into trouble when they are transported like this.
"It's hard to make money. It's too difficult in this world."
The rich businessman sighed.
He couldn't help but recall the old days.
At that time, when he was young, the business was quite good.
Although there are often rumors of zombies in the outside world, evil spirits are causing trouble.
But after so many years of travelling, I have never seen it before. Most of them are passed on from person to person, and things that are rumored and rumored cannot be taken as true.
But these years have been different.
Some things she saw with her own eyes, the number obviously increased.
The point is, there are more and more rebels and bandits.
Many people can't survive.
Ordinary people began to be unable to live. Although they were rich, they were actually suffering more and more.
For example, his business has started to decline every year, and this year, he can't make ends meet.
If this continues, the landlord's family will have no food left.
No, he knew about the deal, so he personally led the team out to ask for a living.
He talked a lot with Zhao Dong, and his words were full of embarrassment.
"Brother Zhao, to be honest, we originally wanted to invite disciples from the big sects like you, but you know, business is not going well these days, so I don't think so much, just try my luck. I didn't expect that I would be lucky enough to meet you together."
Zhao Dong nodded and said: "Understood, don't worry, if you encounter any trouble along the way, I will help you."
If you really run into trouble, it's hard for you to be alone, so it doesn't matter if you agree to the other party.
The wealthy businessman was overjoyed, and quickly cupped his fists: "Brother Zhao, thank you very much."
After chatting for a while, everyone continued on their way.
The convoy quickly entered a valley.
The wealthy businessman came to Zhao Dong's side and rode on his horse and said, "Brother Zhao, there are many bandits in front of us, so be careful later."
"Well, you should be careful too."
When reminded by the wealthy businessman, Zhao Dong's heart trembled, and he looked around.
"Chinao, can you see anything?"
Zhao Dong asked.
[The distance is too far, I don't feel anything. 】
Zhao Dong had no choice but to continue walking.
But suddenly, there was a cloud of dust flying in front of him, and Zhao Dong raised his eyebrows: "There is a situation."
"Drive, drive!!"
In the dust and mist ahead, a large number of people unexpectedly appeared.
The people in front suddenly panicked.
"No, there are bandits coming."
"Hurry up, everyone run, bandits kill without blinking an eye."
"Woooooo...mother, woooooo..."
For a moment, the whole team was in complete chaos. Even in the wealthy businessman's team, many people chose to run away. Those who ran were faster than rabbits.
"Don't panic, we have disciples from the Humen sect here."
The wealthy businessman was quite courageous, and immediately yelled to stabilize the current situation.
"There are disciples from Humen Sect, yes, we are not afraid."
"It's useless to run away, those people ride horses!"
"Just fight, what are you afraid of, 18 years later, you will be a hero again."
"There is no need to be afraid if you have disciples from the Humen sect."
During the call, a group of people who were about to run away stopped running.
Zhao Dong shouted: "It's too late to run now."
He looked around, and there were more than 50 strong men riding horses around him.
"Brother Zhao, how are you?" The wealthy businessman and his party all ran to Zhao Dong's side.
Zhao Dong nodded and said: "Don't panic, most of these people don't have much strength."
"Then I'll go and tell them that you belong to the Humen sect?" the wealthy businessman said hastily.
In fact, the reason why wealthy businessmen treated Zhao Dong respectfully along the way was not because they thought Zhao Dong was so powerful.
In his opinion, even if he is really powerful, there is only one person.
What he took a fancy to was Zhao Dong's identity token, and the identity of the Humen sect was enough to make many bandits fearful.
Zhao Dong thought for a moment that it would be good if he could defeat others without fighting, so he nodded: "All right, let's talk to them like this."
The rich businessman hurried over.
But at this time, the leader laughed.
This person was naked to the waist, with a majestic and fierce expression on his face.
Holding a big knife in each arm, his face is full of pimples and spots.
Immediately shouted: "Everyone, didn't you scare you? You guessed right, we are bandits, but we have agreed, we don't kill people casually, my brothers have nothing to eat or drink, so we ask for something to spend. If you are sensible, we will leave after taking the things. But if you are not sensible... Hehe, don't blame us for being rude."
"Brothers, what is our slogan?" the strong man shouted.
"If you want money, you want a woman. If you want money, you don't kill it. If you want money, you want a woman. If you want it, you don't kill it!"
"Whahahaha, did you hear that?"
"Wow Wo Wo Wo..."
A group of younger brothers raised their swords high and shouted excitedly.
The wealthy businessman swallowed a mouthful of saliva, walked out in a tangled state, and said, "My... my lord, Humen sect disciples are here, please... please hold me up!"