Zhang Haipeng sent Lai Youmao to follow the Japanese reconnaissance team to the pass, because he took a fancy to his experience and ability to enter the pass many times to rob and escape unscathed. This was a good opportunity for Zhang Haipeng to wag his tail to the Japanese master. Done well.
The governor and security commander of Rehe Province in the Puppet Manchukuo State belongs to him. When the time comes, he will have the political and military power in one hand, and he will become the emperor of the entire Rehe Province.
At this time, Wan Qiangui didn't have the slightest doubt about this caravan. Besides, there were only a few families in Lengkouwai Village, and they were all poor country folk. There was nothing worthy of others' plans.
He looked at the four carts full of goods, just smiled and nodded at Lai Youmao, and asked Wang Maocai: "Did Manager Wang's caravan bring any new year's goods from outside the customs this time? Don't blame our Kouwai Village.
In remote areas, we just open the tarpaulin to let the young and old open their eyes. It is rare for a caravan to come over. If there is really a need, we will not hide the few small coins we have. As long as the price is fair, we will buy whatever we need."
"Yes! Mr. Wang, it's rare for you to come here. Open it and let us take a look." Several villagers also said.
They are now preoccupied with buying New Year's goods. Although there are New Year's goods available in Jianchangying, the dozens of miles of mountain roads are not so easy to walk, not to mention carrying goods, which may take a whole day.
So as soon as Wanqiangui spoke, everyone agreed, thinking that even if it was a little more expensive than Jianchangying, as long as it wasn't too outrageous, they would buy it here.
You must know that the Spring Festival is the most solemn traditional festival of the Chinese nation. No matter you are rich or poor, you all pay attention to saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, reunion and peace, and prosperity. The Spring Festival is not only a festival for the Chinese, but also a spiritual sustenance and pursuit.
Beautiful hope.
Even for people who are used to saving money on food and clothing, if they still have some money during the Spring Festival, they will spend it as they should and never be stingy.
When Wan Qiangui and the others looked at the cart, they didn't notice that Lai Youmao stabbed Wang Maocai in the back covertly from behind. Wang Maocai quickly stepped forward and said to Wan Qiangui with a smile: "Brother Wan,
It's easy to talk about selling New Year's goods, but our caravan wants to ask Brother Wan Er to lead the way this time." The Brother Wan Er he mentioned only meant Wan Tiangui.
Wan Qiangui asked curiously: "Lead the way? What way? You are familiar with the road to the pass, Manager Wang. It only takes more than ten miles to reach the pass. Do you still need someone to lead the way?"
Wan Qiangui just said with a smile: "It's not this business road. I've heard before that there is an old mountain road that can bypass the pass and go directly to Jianchangying. I met many people on the road and they all said that Brother Wan is the only one in this area."
I walked with brother Wan Er, so I wanted to ask you two to lead the way."
At this time, a middle-aged villager next to him said with a smile: "Master Wang, it's a bad time to come. My second brother has been out for many days and is not in the village."
Wan Qiangui frowned and glanced at the villager, knowing that he was a distant cousin of his, named Wan Laifu, who was the most talkative person.
He felt a little strange now. It was reasonable for the caravan to bypass the checkpoint and evade some checkpoint fees. However, it was unreasonable for a company as big as Yusheng to evade the fees.
When Wan Qiangui thought of this, he took off his tobacco pouch from his belt, squatted on the ground and started smashing it, while he was thinking about Wang Maocai's intention.
When Wang Maocai saw that Wan Qian Gui only smashed the bar without lighting it, he reacted instantly and quickly asked for a match (match) from a waiter.
I was reluctant to buy a match, but now I’m ready to take advantage of it.”
Wan Qiangui Meimei took a drag on his cigarette, and then said slowly: "That road is not easy to walk on. Even your carts and horses can't pass it. What's the use of just people going there?"
Wang Maocai accidentally looked at Lai Youmao's cold eyes, and could only bite the bullet and said: "Most of the guys in our caravan are walking along the business road, but our deputy manager Lai has other things to do, so he will take a few
A man takes a side road."
Wan Qiangui thought that this might be unusual, so he might as well wait until his brother comes back.
He said to Wang Maocai: "You heard it just now. My Tian Gui is not here, and he will probably be back in the next few days. You go to other villages for two days first. It is hard to say that you have sold out all these large carts of new year's goods."
, let’s wait until my brother comes back.”
Wang Maocai said with a smile: "Time waits for no one. If that doesn't work, how about Brother Wan making a trip himself? The cost is easy to say, as long as you ask."
Wan Qiangui's expression changed and he said, "My leg fell lame on that road, and you still want me to go again?"
At this time, Deputy Manager Lai stepped forward to smile with him and whispered to Wan Qiangui: "Brother Wan, it is really urgent. Please go out and go. Even if the road is slower, I will go out."
Is this number possible?"
As he spoke, Xiang secretly extended five fingers to Wan Qiangui. Wan Qiangui's heart moved. He was worthy of being He Yusheng. Such a big gesture. Just giving five Yuan Datou a tour guide was like throwing money at them.
People.
After thinking about it, he felt that the money should not be wasted. It was the end of the year and it was a time when money was needed. Not to mention five oceans, even one was worth a trip.
He looked at the sky and said, "We can't make it today. There are several dangerous spots on that road. It's easy to get into trouble when it gets dark. Let's leave as soon as it gets light tomorrow. Also, let's pay a deposit of two oceans today."
Wang Maocai breathed a sigh of relief quietly, looked at each other with Lai Youmao, and said immediately: "Okay, just listen to Brother Wan and leave early tomorrow morning."
Wan Qiangui stood up, tapped the bottom of his feet twice with the cigarette bag, and said, "Can we take a look at the goods now?"
Wang Maocai hurriedly said: "Look, of course you can look. Just take whatever Brother Wan picks, and you can talk about strengthening it."
The two parties reached an agreement, and everyone was naturally happy. Deputy Steward Lai called on a few guys to lift the tarpaulins off the two carts. Sure enough, they were all New Year's goods, including window paper and some small items.
It was only the afternoon, and every household had called out their wives and children. Dozens of people were smiling happily, picking up New Year's goods, and there was quite a lively atmosphere like going to a market.
At this time, Wan Qiangui's wife and sister-in-law came with Niu Niu. Niu Niu was so excited that she looked at the red and green goods and shouted, her small body getting in and out of the crowd.
It is wagging its cheerful tail and never leaves.
Wanqiangui left the purchase of New Year's goods to the two women at home, since they had all the money in their hands anyway. He was anxious about the two-yuan deposit he had agreed to before.
He saw that Wang Maocai was busy arranging business, and he was surprised that these clerks all looked like laymen and didn't even know how to go up and greet Steward Wang. In a blink of an eye, he saw Deputy Steward Lai muttering something with a clerk, and thought to himself that he should
I had to get the deposit in hand before I could feel confident, so I walked towards Deputy Manager Lai.