Of course, pharmacists are all wealthy people. They are the wealthy class among the Agula people. All of them own mansions and many beautiful concubines.
Because these people are very few in number and very respected. Even the rich and powerful people who come to buy medicine respect them.
After all, there is very little virgin water, and virgin water has to go through their hands before it can be turned into money. They actually have a monopoly on the virgin water trade of the Agula tribe.
Precisely because the supply of goods is small, some rich people cannot buy it even if they have money. Therefore, these guys will raise the price and open the back door before selling to you." Zhang Xiong said.
"I said Zhang Xiong, you've been talking about virginity for so long and I still don't see what it has to do with our copper mine?" Bao Yi said.
"It does matter, it matters a lot. It is precisely because the Agula people can maintain their basic life by relying on the income from hunting and selling virgin water. Therefore, in order to maintain the sanctity of virgin water, they refuse the entry of all factories.
They think the factory has polluted their holy and sacred virgin water," Zhang Xiong said.
"It's really troublesome now. This kind of thinking must be deeply ingrained in their clan. How can we say there is no pollution when we mine copper mines? But what the hell is this virgin water?" Ye Fan asked, frowning.
He frowned.
"Well, to be honest, I haven't seen it either." Zhang Xiong glanced at Gong Zhijun and asked, "Zhijun, you've been here for a while, have you ever seen what virgin water is?
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"No, I just stay at the dam construction site all day long. Otherwise, I just coordinate various relationships.
There is no time to talk about virginity." Gong Zhijun shook his head, thought for a while and said, "I have a worker named Alahan.
I heard that his grandfather lived to be one hundred and twenty years old. It is said that Alahan’s hometown is in Mount Bessie.
His grandfather may have known this after living for so long," Gong Zhijun said.
"Call Alahan here and ask first." Ye Fan said. Gong Zhijun nodded and went out to explain. Half an hour later Alahan came in.
"Arahan, have you seen your tribe's virgin water? Where can I get it? And what's the price?" Gong Zhijun asked.
"I've seen it before. The water is so pure and transparent that you can't even see it if you're not careful. It's because it's so holy.
Therefore, among the tribe, it is as holy as virginity, so it is called virgin water. It is hard to say where to get this.
If everyone knew about it, I, Allah, would not have to work on the construction site. It is said that the place where this water appears is different every time.
You may be able to get it in the last place where you least expect it. Moreover, people who can get it are afraid that others will know about it, so they keep their mouths shut and don't reveal it.
There is also a legend that this virgin water was given by the holy virgin goddess. The saint goddess warned anyone who got it not to reveal the secret.
In fact, my grandfather once got a small bottle the size of a finger. However, even if I asked my grandfather, he would not tell me where he got the water.
This water is very valuable. Nowadays, a small bottle as big as your finger can be sold for half a million dollars.
However, although this virgin water is very precious, one reason is that we don’t know where it is.
Secondly, the output is very small. Especially now that the demand is greater, the output is even more pitiful. It is estimated that it is difficult for members of the Pharmacist Committee to purchase three or four kilograms a year.
Not to mention a small bottle as thick as your finger, even if you can get a few drops, it will be enough for me, Alahan, to marry three beautiful wives." Alahan said.
"You can only purchase three or four kilograms a year. How can your people survive on this?" Ye Fan asked, and Gong Zhijun translated.
"Yes, a drop of virgin water can prepare a lot of medicinal soup. And the price is not cheap.
Moreover, the Pharmacist Committee pays commissions to the chiefs every year. These huge commissions are used to buy some necessities and distribute them to the tribesmen.
Of course, people still die of hunger and disease every year, but it is much better than before. The life of the tribal people is still very poor.
Compared to you, their lives are worse than beggars. However, the current situation is like this, and no one can do anything about it." Alahan said, "However, many tribesmen have now learned to work out.
The money I earn from working is much more than the daily necessities and food distributed in the tribe. I am honored to work at your construction site, and I hope you can take me to China.
China is a great and wealthy developed country. It is the dream paradise of each of us."
"Haha, Alahan, it's not that your request cannot be met. However, if you can meet our requirements, you can consider it." Ye Fan said with a smile.
"Boss, please tell me?" Alahan quickly came to salute him respectfully. This guy knew that Ye Fan was the boss of the group, so he naturally paid him a respectful compliment.
"I heard that your grandfather Ala Xun still has some prestige in the tribe, right?" Ye Fan asked.
"He used to be the leader of our village." Alahan still looked a little proud when talking about this.
"Not bad, how many clansmen are there in Dushan Village?" Ye Fan asked.
"There were more than a thousand people, but now about 300 people have run out, leaving about 700 people.
Moreover, when the army attacked our Dushan stronghold, more than a hundred young people were killed. However, when we defended Dushan stronghold, we also killed more than a hundred of them.
They all had troops with guns and cannonballs. We relied on swords, sticks, bows, arrows, etc. to hold on.
The current leader of the village, Brother Yaqi, is very capable. He was very lucky and actually got a small bottle of virgin water.
He used the money from the sale to buy rifles, grenades, and two small mortars. We have a small army of more than a hundred people.
Ordinary people would not dare to come to our village to cause trouble," Alahan said.
"How many small armies like this do you have in your clan?" Ye Fan asked.
"I'm sorry, boss, I can't answer this question. Because I am a warrior of the Agula tribe. My grandfather was the former leader of the village." Alahan was not fooled.
"Haha, in fact, you only need to ask the government to know this. They all have statistics." Ye Fan smiled deliberately.
"How could these bastards do this?" Alahan fell into the trap and cursed angrily.
"So, it doesn't matter whether you tell it or not. However, if you tell it, we will reward you with a thousand dollars." Gong Zhijun said.
"I'm sorry, I am a warrior of the Agula tribe, so I can't say it." Unexpectedly, Alahan was not tempted.
"I'll give you ten thousand dollars." Ye Fan said.
"I'm sorry, boss, no matter how much you give me, I won't tell you anything. I am a warrior of the Agula tribe." Alahan shook his head resolutely.
"Huh, if you don't tell us, we will find out after we investigate. Secondly, if you don't tell us, our company will fire you." Gong Zhijun snorted angrily.
"You, it turns out you are just like them. I, Alahan, am leaving." Alahan got angry.
"Who are they?" Ye Fan asked.
"Yankee, there are some people in our tribe who couldn't resist the temptation and took money to speak out. However, the Yankees wanted to cause damage to Bessie Mountain, so we killed them. No matter what others do, I, Alahan, will not tell them."
Alahan's waist was actually straight at this moment.
"Hahaha, good job, I, Ye Fan, respect your decision." Ye Fan smiled, patted Alahan on the shoulder, and said to Gong Zhijun, "Not only can we not fire Alahan, but we must also increase his salary. Every month
Add a hundred dollars, that's what I said."
"Okay." Gong Zhijun said.
"Even if you give me an extra hundred dollars, I won't do it," Alahan said.
"Haha, you don't need to talk. Let's do this. Since your grandfather once got a small bottle of virgin water, we want to meet your grandfather's head office. You have to believe us. We Chinese people are your friends and will never do anything that harms your interests.
It’s about that.” Ye Fan said.
"I can take you to see my grandfather." Alahan said.
The next morning, Ye Fan and his party headed straight for Bessi Mountain under the leadership of Timurda, the elder of the Agulla tribe who was hired by General Delhi.
On the way, I also picked up a few blind people before entering the territory of Beisi Mountain. Entering the territory of Beisi Mountain feels completely different, because all I can see is green.
This place is still in an undeveloped state, so there is a small road with many potholes, making driving by car much more uncomfortable than walking. The off-road vehicle sent by General Delhi simply drove on the road as if jumping.
After a long and tiring journey, we finally arrived at our final destination - Beigu Town in the evening.
The town is quite large, and because the land is not valuable, each house covers a very large area.
However, it is basically a civil structure. It is extremely rare to see a modern house made of reinforced concrete.
Everyone checked into the only hotel in town, the so-called Beigu Hotel, which was a three-story stone house.
The Agula people live a life without electric lights, but there is electricity in Beigu Town. This prevents Mr. Ye and others from feeling like they have traveled through time and space and returned to ancient times.
After a quick dinner, everyone rested for a while. Ye Fan asked Elder Timurda to take everyone around Beigu Town.
"Elder Ironwood, since there is a sale of virgin water here. I wonder if there is such a shop in the town?" Ye Fan asked while walking. Elder Ironwood can speak English, which makes communication between the two parties easier.
"Haha, the medicinal soup made from virgin water is in short supply. Those who can afford it are the rich and powerful from neighboring countries.
They would say hello in advance and come directly to pick it up. What would the pharmacy do with it? There was simply no stock left.
Basically, all the medicinal soups that have not yet been prepared are ordered for others." Speaking of this, Elder Timurda glanced at Ye Fan with a slightly satisfied look and said with a smile, "I owe this old guy from Delhi a debt of gratitude.
Favor, otherwise I wouldn’t bother to bring you here?”
"Haha, we will pay you generously. If you lead the way once, you can rest and not have to work for several years." Bao Yi said with a smile. (To be continued.)