in2ebook Chapter 344: "Happy" Alone is Not as Good as "Happy" Together
Chapter 344: "Happy" Alone is Not as Good as "Happy" Together
Bai Xianliang did not give them the letter, and Bai Xiande felt a little unsure for a moment.
He ordered everyone, "You all go back first, I will come to see these two people."
Yuan Yi and his entourage were welcomed in, and Bai Xian De sat in the hall.
Yuan Yi was the first to salute, "I am Wang Sheng, the deputy general under General Shen of Beicheng, and I am honored to meet the head of the Bai family."
Bai Xian De calmly put down the teacup and glanced at him inadvertently.
He didn't expect that this plain-looking young man was actually from North City.
But looking at it this way, he does look like a nouveau riche.
Although he has the temperament for marching and fighting, he insists on bundling himself up in ill-fitting clothes and even learns etiquette in a weird way.
Bai Xian De had dealt with many people in the army, so he guessed the purpose of the two men's visit. "General Shen, what do you want? Please speak directly."
Yuan Yi cupped his hands, "We are here for weapons."
Bai Xiande paused for a moment and put down the teacup. "For weapons, we need a document from the Ministry of War. With the approval of the capital, we can do this business."
Yuan Yi waved his hand, and his followers brought in a box of gold and opened it in front of Bai Xian De.
Bai Xian De turned his eyes away indifferently.
"This is our general's intention. I hope Master Bai will accept it."
Bai Xian De got straight to the point. "Without the written documents, even if you have a million taels of gold, you can't do this business. General Shen, you must know this rule."
Yuan Yi waved away his followers, and then performed the ceremony more respectfully.
"This money is our general's private money. Liang State is making small moves all the time. The prince is worried day and night. He wants to recruit new soldiers. I heard that the imperial court has distributed food and grass a few days ago, but there has been no news about weapons. Finally, the prince handed the matter over to General Shen, and General Shen ordered us to come and do business with the head of the Bai family."
Even the news of the reinforcement of the three major camps in the North City was revealed. I don’t know whether it was intentional or really imminent.
Bai Xian De didn't look at him, but just said, "This matter is of great importance, let me think about it again."
After sending the person away, the rest of the Bai family walked into the hall.
"Master, why did those two people come here?"
"They are from the North City military camp. They said they are here to buy weapons."
Bai Laosan was the first to get impatient, "This is a big deal!"
Others also echoed: "Yes, if it is done, the Bai family will have more this year--"
Bai Xian De suddenly said, "They came here without any documents."
Everyone was speechless.
Bai Yang touched his bulging belly and said with a smile: "Although our Bai family also does this kind of business, isn't it also registered under the name of the Ministry of War? If you make weapons privately without the order of the Ministry of War, you will be beheaded."
It's not that they don't understand this truth.
But this is only on the surface.
If anyone wants to raise private soldiers or purchase things, they also need to conduct transactions through the Bai family's secret channels.
No matter whether it is treason or the private manufacture of weapons, either one is a serious crime that will lead to the confiscation of property and extermination of the clan.
The Bai family occupied both roads.
Being linked to the Ministry of War is just an extra layer of protection.
A few days ago, a small bomb exploded in the court.
I had just done a business deal with those people, but I didn't expect that General Shen would come to me right after that.
A man in black landed beside Bai Xiande and whispered, "We found out that this Wang Sheng is indeed the deputy general of Shen Chi in Beicheng, but he is King Xuan's man."
Bai Xiande's eyes suddenly showed interest.
This is interesting.
Since I came here to do business, I didn’t expect that the person sent was someone from another side.
He needs to think carefully about how to do this business.
……
The convoy carrying food and fodder passed by a village, and the group rested there for two or three days before leaving.
Yuan Qing and other girls were placed in the manor.
About two days later, the door was suddenly opened.
The man in black guarding them shouted coldly: "Everyone get up!"
The girls rustled to their feet.
"I want someone who is well-behaved and smart, and has to look good. You pick one."
Yuan Qing tilted his ear to listen.
This man has an ordinary voice, but the energy in his dantian is strong and his voice is crisp and clear. He either has a strong body or is good at kung fu. His lifestyle and diet should also be very healthy.
The age is not quite certain, but it sounds like he is around 30 or 40 years old, middle-aged.
The man in black nodded, walked up to the girls and started to select carefully.
He knew the details of these girls, so it didn't take him much effort to pick out ten of them.
Yuan Qing happened to be among the ten people.
The man in black returned to the dark cell and crossed out the names of the ten people.
……
Yuan Yi met with Bai Xian De several more times afterwards.
After the deal was settled, Bai Xian De prepared a banquet at the farm outside the mansion to entertain them.
Yuan Yi couldn't refuse, so he took everyone with him.
He guessed that at tonight's banquet, Bai Xian De would most likely do something weird to embarrass him.
It is better to share happiness with others than to enjoy it alone. Isn’t it true that happiness should be shared together?
The sound of music gradually rose in the hall.
A group of veiled women came in one after another, holding delicious dishes in their hands and placing the dishes in front of the guests one by one.
They were all dressed like ordinary maids, but they were slightly different from the other maids in the Bai Mansion.
Bai Xiande put a lot of effort into selecting fabrics.
Although it doesn't look special, only those who actually wear it can feel it.
After Yuan Qing received the clothes, he looked at them with disdain for a long time.
After they had served the dishes, they sat down beside one of them, waiting for instructions.
Yuan Qing happened to be standing next to the leader.
As he walked over, he raised his foot and kicked him from behind.
She was not wearing shoes, and when she kicked, her toes hit the man's cold and hard belt, causing her tears to burst out in pain.
Yuan Yi was kicked by her foot, his body stiffened, and some of the wine in the glass spilled.
Yuan Qing sat down leisurely, took out a handkerchief to wipe him, and put his hand inside.
Tsk tsk, this is the order given by Bai Xian De, she cannot disobey it.
This is a mission and has nothing to do with her personally.
Yuan Qing couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth beneath her veil.
Yuan Yi had a wooden face, pinched her wrist through her clothes, and said coldly: "Miss, please respect yourself."
Yuan Qing endured the pain and held back his laughter, avoiding the painful spot on his foot and moving back.
Yuan Qing finally felt some relief from the pain after touching his abdominal muscles. He knelt down in a good mood, glancing over again and again with tearful eyes.
Yuan Yi sat up straight and took a few deep breaths, trying not to show any abnormality.
Bai Xian De thought that Wang Sheng was the only one who was so restrained and polite.
But when he looked along that line, he found that those men were standing there like wooden stakes. Every time the beauty took a step forward, they took a step back, as if the beauty around them was a scourge to them.
Yuan Yi explained for them: "Master Bai, you don't know that General Shen is very strict on weekdays, and we cannot disobey military orders even in private, so please forgive me, Master Bai."
With so many people present today, I don’t think Bai Xian De will force it.
If someone goes back and secretly informs on others in the future, it won't just be a beating.
Others nodded in agreement.
They were not unaware of General Shen's temper. In the past, some people took advantage of their vacation to go out and have fun nearby, but when they came back, they were beaten by General Shen so badly that they couldn't even get out of bed.
Since then, General Shen has issued 15 military orders to strictly enforce military discipline.
The prince also supports this.
Under her guidance, the soldiers became much more restrained, the previous incidents of bullying and disturbing the people no longer occurred, and the people of the North City became much more accepting of them.
These are all thanks to General Shen.
From then on, they kept it in mind and dared not disobey it in the slightest.
Bai Xiande sighed, "If that's the case, then I am being abrupt."
Yuan Yi smiled silently, took the coat behind him and put it on Yuan Qing.
Yuan Qing was staring at the pastries on the table when she suddenly realized that there was an extra piece of clothing on her body and subconsciously tried to push it away.
With so many people present, she was the only one who would arouse suspicion.
The man next to her took her hand away without even looking at her, and tied the belt of his clothes into a knot.
Yuan Qing: "..."
Isn't it just that the clothes are a little cooler and a little slimmer? Is there any need to wrap yourself up so tightly?
Then the injured foot was grasped by a big hand and was massaged carefully, avoiding the injured area.
"hiss!"
Yuan Yi's lips moved slightly, "You deserve it."
Yuan Qing gritted his teeth and blurted out a few words: "Say it again?"
"……Should."
"..."
Bai Xian De looked at the two and laughed, "I didn't expect that General Wang is such a kind person. So let her follow General Wang and serve him personally."
Yuan Yi quickly put down his wine glass and said, "I'm sorry, I can't accept it."