A few hours later, the train arrived at its first stop, Hubbard Rockley.
Because it borders Fuyuan City in Heijiang Province, people from China often come here to do business, so supplies here are not that scarce.
The train was refueling and more than half an hour was left for passengers to eat and do business.
Ma Yun got off the car to inquire about the situation ahead, because the next stop was Ulan-Ude on the shores of Lake Baikal, which was more than a thousand kilometers away and would take two days.
The more information collected now, the more beneficial and smoother their next trip will be.
Through talking to fellow countrymen in China, Ma Yun learned that the situation in the Federation was worse than he imagined.
For example, a hundred pounds of rice currently sells for an average of 30 yuan in China, but it can be sold for 60 yuan here. It costs at least 100 yuan when you go to Ulan-Ude, and the further you go, the more expensive it gets.
White sugar is even more outrageous. It costs 8 yuan per 100 kilograms in China, 40 yuan per 100 kilograms here. I heard that it costs more than 300 yuan per 100 kilograms in Ulan-Ude.
And wherever they go, sugar is the most important commodity that everyone grabs, and some people even directly offer gold in exchange.
A person who does not eat food can live for 7 days just by drinking water, but if sugar is added to the water, he can live for a month.
During World War II, many countries restricted their sugar exports as strategic material reserves.
It's just that the mountains are high and the roads are far away, and not everyone can do it.
The fellow kindly reminded Ma Yun that wealth should not be revealed. The goods in the eight carriages at the end of the train are eight gold mountains. They have been targeted.
Ma Yun disagreed. Suddenly the fellow glanced behind him and hurriedly lowered his head and left Ma Yun's side.
At this time, a strong man with a big mouth came striding over with a smile on his face and put his arm around Ma Yun's shoulders: "Brother, do you need an agent?"
"Whether it's Ulan-Ude at the next stop or Irkutsk at the next stop, my buddies are all familiar there, and we have buddies everywhere."
Reselling goods requires costs, especially for large quantities of goods, and you also need to establish relations with customs.
Layers of exploitation, as well as losses during transportation, virtually increase the cost of reselling.
The people who dug the first pot of gold gradually became dissatisfied with the status quo, and relied on coercion and inducement to first prey on Party A and then sell to Party B, becoming a middleman with no capital and huge profits.
Ma Yun said coldly: "No need, thank you."
Friends in China told him that when going abroad, the most important thing to guard against is not foreigners, but locals.
When a fellow countryman meets a fellow countryman, shoot him in the back.
They are all lessons of blood and tears summed up by predecessors.
The strong man smiled and said: "Brother, the mountains are high and the road is far ahead. Making money is a small matter, but losing your life is a big deal. Don't risk your life just for a little money."
Ma Yun frowned and couldn't get away. Zhao Wenle walked over and said expressionlessly: "Let go."
The strong man said proudly: "What do you want."
Zhao Wenle didn't say much. He just grabbed his palm and broke his fingers with a bang.
"Fuck, my finger is broken."
The strong man fell to the ground and howled, and a dozen ferocious men immediately surrounded them.
Zhao Wenle and his four comrades were not afraid. They calmly took out their daggers from their arms and protected Ma Yun behind them.
There are too many people here, all of them are passengers on the train.
If they pull out their thermal weapons now, even if the problem is solved, the passengers will take action.
But cold weapons are different. It is completely normal to get some weapons for self-defense when you go out these days.
Ma Yun told them not to take it out unless absolutely necessary. After all, they were only after money.
Just when the two sides were in a stalemate, the train blew its whistle, finished filling up with fuel, and was ready to set off again.
Ma Yun had never seen such a scene, but she had no choice but to stand up and help smooth things over. He walked up to the strong man and whispered: "Brother, we are all just seeking money, why do we have to make such an unpleasant scene."
While saying this, Ma Yun intentionally showed off the little guy pinned to her waist, and pointed at a protruding object between Zhao Wenle's legs.
Ma Yun said sincerely: "Who doesn't do anything when away from home? If you don't have diamonds, how can you dare to take this porcelain job? You're right?"
The strong man was silent. He looked at Ma Yun, who had a sincere face, and then at Zhao Wenle's five-person team. Everyone's performance was far calmer than normal people.
If there is a conflict, who's life can't be saved? It's still a matter of debate.
Ma Yun saw that the strong man was relieved, and took out three thousand yuan in her arms: "Brother, they say we don't know each other without fighting. My friend didn't attack me lightly or harshly. This is my brother's apology to you. I hope you can forgive us."
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He is really talented in this area, not to mention that he has been following Zheng Yaoyang for more than a month or two, as if he has signed up for a super training class, and his experience points are rising steadily.
Doing this not only demonstrates one's own strength, but also gives the strong man a step up. After all, the eldest brother is most afraid of being embarrassed in front of the younger brother.
The strong man also realized that the young man in front of him was no ordinary villain, and he also knew that if he disagreed, he might fight to the death.
He grabbed Ma Yun's hand and stood up with difficulty. He waved his hand to his companions and said with a hearty smile: "Oh, the flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple. We are all on our own. Let's leave soon. Let's all disperse."
After hearing the boss's instructions, the younger brothers took a look, hesitated a little, and returned to their respective carriages.
The strong man took a deep look at Ma Yun, took the cash in his hand, and planned to leave.
"Brother, what's your surname? My last name is Ma Dan and Yun. You can call me Xiao Ma."
Ma Yun had a smile on her face and sincerely invited the strong man to take a seat in their carriage.
After all, I have just arrived and I am not familiar with the place. If I know a few local snakes, it will also facilitate subsequent trade.
Mainly because he discovered that the strong man spoke very fluent Russian when communicating with the flight attendants, and the scope of his activities should not be limited to the border between the two countries.
The strong man thought for a moment and accepted it readily: "Brother Ma, you're welcome. My name is Hu Si, and everyone in the street calls me Fourth Brother to save face."
He covered his palms, frowned and said, "But I have to go back and bandage it first, and I'll go there later."
Zhao Wenle said coldly: "No need."
He picked up the dagger, picked up the branches and cut them into small boards, took out the bandage, raised his eyes and said, "Be patient for a little while."
Before he finished speaking, Hu Si looked ferocious and roared in a low voice. Before he could react, the injured middle finger had already been bone-set and bandaged.
Flowing clouds and flowing water, all in one go,
It's like having practiced it thousands of times.
Hu Si moved his fingers carefully, and the pain was indeed reduced a lot. He couldn't help but admire: "Brother, I have made a decision to be your friend, what should I call you?"
Zhao Wenle told him his name, but he still cherished the words like gold.
Ma Yun was used to it. She pointed to their carriage, smiled and said, "Brother Hu, please come this way."
Hu Si didn't say much because he saw in Zhao Wenle the temperament that only federal veterans have.
It is the chilling spirit that can only be cultivated through the baptism of blood and shells.
It doesn't matter if it's just him. The key is that the other people also have this temperament, and they are all tough.
Several people entered the carriage and the train set off again.
Ma Yun opened Maotai and served a few dishes of side dishes. As if accidentally or deliberately, she tore open the military coat of Zhao Wenle's comrade-in-arms, revealing a weapon as black as ink.
Not only one, but also several rounds of bullets.
This is what Ma Yun learned from Zheng Yaoyang. The most important thing in life is honesty, and strength is the right to speak.
If you have strength, you must show it. Hu Si cannot be made to feel deceived and have thoughts that he shouldn't have.
Hu Si saw it and remained silent. The last trace of dissatisfaction in his heart completely dissipated.
A strong dragon does not overwhelm a local snake. Ma Yun behaves like a strong dragon, but he is not a local snake, at most he is a loach.
"Brother Hu, I'm really sorry. I'll do it first out of respect."
After a few glasses of wine, the two gradually became familiar with each other. Ma Yun asked him about the various stations ahead and the situation of the final station in Moscow. Hu Si was also curious about his origins.
Ma Yun paused and said, "Brother Hu, let me tell you this, the eight boxes of goods this time are just a drop in the ocean."
Hu Si smiled, not surprised.
He could see that Ma Yun was a novice. She walked eight carriages for the first time. No matter how many more she followed, it was foreseeable.