Lao Shi's deep-set blue eyes narrowed slightly, his brows furrowed, and then he said leisurely: My father is a veteran. He always said that a man is nothing if he has not experienced the bloody battlefield.

A real man. I joined the army when I was twenty-four, and after two years in the army I went to a real battlefield.

He also participated in that world-famous war, fought for eight years, and finally withdrew from the battlefield in disgrace.

In that battlefield of blood and fire, most of us became drug addicts. When we returned to China, we were discriminated against by many people. In order to survive, I joined several mercenaries with several comrades. For five or six years,

, we completed many tasks and earned a lot of money.

I have also been injured several times. Just five years ago, I was diagnosed with a tumor in my lungs and severe inflammation in my stomach. Just when I was about to complete the last task and return to the farm, my arms and legs were injured in the fierce battle in Country A.

All were wounded and captured.

Zhang Wanru listened to the place names he mentioned that were difficult to remember, and did not explore them in detail, nor was she interested. The battlefield scenes he described were more exciting in movies and TV, and she didn't care. What she wanted to know most was about the five

I met Shangguan Liang years ago. I was afraid of disturbing his thoughts, so I had to be patient and listen carefully with a curious expression.

After nearly an hour, I finally returned to the key issue.

Lao Shi drank all the wine in the glass and stared at Zhang Wanru's face for a few seconds.

Said: Five years ago, a war broke out in country a. The war was just for power and interests. Country a was a big cake, and their own people were still fighting each other. Many powerful countries also intervened under the guise of justice.

Our mercenary group was hired by Gaoxin, the anti-government party.

After three months of more than a dozen firefights of varying sizes, the government finally won with the assistance of powerful countries. A large number of people were killed, injured or captured. The captured people were like slaves, and were treated by the jade mine owners with very little money.

Money took us deep into the mountains.

We have iron chains on our feet. The iron chains are welded together and cannot be solved without professional tools. In the jade mining caves, people eat only as much as they can, but they eat only grains. Living in a cave

It was cold and damp. In the second year, I became seriously ill and was arranged to live in a ventilated cave.

It was in that cave that I met Shangguan Liang and Hou Haitao.

The Chinese people are the most righteous and kind-hearted nation.

The two of them were exhausted after dragging heavy shackles for a day's work, but they still took good care of me. I asked them how they were brought into the jade mine, but they kept silent.

However, it does not affect our friendship.

It was Shangguan Liang and Hou Haitao who gave me the opportunity to cook in the cafeteria despite being whipped. It was this opportunity that allowed me to understand all the ins and outs and environment there. The three of us secretly discussed escaping together.

route, but the chains on their feet were too heavy, and they were watched very strictly.

Zhang Wanru was deeply attracted by his story and couldn't help but ask: "They decided to let you escape and send them a message, right?"

When Lao Shi heard Zhang Wanru's words, he felt his train of thought was interrupted and glanced at her a little unhappy. He quickly nodded again.

He continued: "Because I am old and have weak legs and feet, my shackles are relatively thin. The two of them would use a rough iron bar that is not a saw to sharpen the shackles every midnight."

Zhang Wanru had already understood from his blunt Chinese. Just when she was a little impatient and wanted to ask questions, the black man brought two steaks. After placing the knives and forks, he brought a salad and bread, and also

Put a wine glass in front of Zhang Wanru.

Lao Shi said: "Let's talk while we eat, have a drink with me."

Lao Shi cut off a small piece of beef with a knife and fork, put it into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip, wiping his mouth with a napkin.

Said: "On that rainy day, our plan came true. Shangguan Liang wrote down an address for me. If I could escape successfully, I would contact my family and tell them the news that I was still alive. However, I was in the forest.

I stayed there for half a month, but lost my address. It took me half a year to sneak back, and I was already terminally ill. I once told Lao Yangtou about this, but he thought it was a fantasy and there was no way to save people.

There is no way to notify the relevant departments.”

Zhang Wanru also picked up the knife and fork and started eating. After a while, she asked, "Do you still remember the route you took to escape?"

"Of course, I just don't remember who I am, nor the environment and roads in that mountainous area. Because every other week I follow the outgoing vehicles and go to the city to buy food and vegetables. Every time I come back, I discuss escape with Shangguan and the two of them.

route."

After saying that, he pressed the button of the wheelchair, went to the bookcase, took out a topographic map drawn on silk, and handed it to Zhang Wanru.

Said: "Over the years, I have not forgotten those two friends. I drew the drawings based on my memory. I hope to hand them over to you Chinese people one day. Rescue them from the devil's cave and fulfill my last wish. I have no time left.

Duo, and childless, was abandoned by his companions on the battlefield, but with the help of your compatriots, he returned to his hometown. I once swore that I would do something for them."

Zhang Wanru looked at the picture carefully, and Lao Shi handed her another identical picture drawn on paper.

He said: "You should keep this picture painted on silk. I will tell you the details there. Don't think it is simple, that mountainous area is full of mines."

Zhang Wanru's thoughts that just arose were all dissipated by Lao Shi's words, and she thought to herself, it seems that it is not as simple as imagined. She took a mouthful of salad and said with a smile: "Old man, do you think I, a little girl, can

Can I help you accomplish such a big thing?"

Lao Shi narrowed his eyes and stared at her, then said with a smile: "Your eyebrows reveal wisdom and courage. You are a woman with a sense of justice and strong national self-esteem. I know there is a saying in your hometown.'

There will be a fortune if this thing is done, it is the jade raw materials collected there, and I also arranged the key in private. I think with your martial arts and courage, you can lead people there,

The success rate is extremely high.”

"You, Gao, look down on me. Apart from some martial arts skills, I know nothing about firearms. I used to kill people."

"You have piercing eyes. When you were at the farm gate, did you see me looking at you from the balcony?"

"yes."

"That's right. When I met your eyes, I felt that you were different. Alas! I have run out of energy. If I could move, I would personally take people back to save them."

After eating, he yawned repeatedly, and then said to Zhang Wanru: "When you come back, I will tell you how to avoid the minefield."

Zhang Wanru saw the black man pushing Lao Shi into the bedroom.

After a while, the black man came out and said to Zhang Wanru: "Miss, my husband asked me to tell you that he will come over early in the morning in three days. He is very weak and cannot stay with you all day."

Zhang Wanru followed the black man downstairs, returned to her car, opened the trunk and took out a bag of tea and a bottle of Moutai, handed them to the black man and drove away.

Zhang Wanru was driving on the way back. When she came out this time and heard such explosive news, she couldn't calm down. If this Shangguan Liang was really Shangguan Mingzhu's younger brother. What would the general do if he knew that his son and his comrades were still alive?

I won’t be so excited that I can’t sleep all night.

Even if I told them, would they believe it? It's hard to say.

Judging from Lao Shi's eyes and words when he told it, I already believed it eighty-nine percent.

This matter is big or small, and we need to understand it better. Telling the old general is nothing more than sending people to rescue, but judging from the picture, the degree of danger there is unimaginable. If you can go in and save people, you can also take them out intact.

Bringing it out, maybe only someone like me, who has a mysterious space, can do it.

Since I want to save people and want to keep the secret, I can only go quietly and come back quietly.

Zhang Wanru drove directly to Lu Minghua's office in the hotel. First she talked about what happened after returning to China; Lu Minghua then talked about the situation of the children during this period.

Zhang Wanru saw that the fire was almost done and asked: "Sister, Mingyu said that Shangguan Mingzhu has a younger brother. How much do you know about him?"

Lu Minghua was startled at first, and then said with a smile: "Haha, you are talking about Xiao Liangzi. He is a martyr. He is doing confidential work in the army. For the sake of national interests, his name will not be spread far and wide. He can only be remembered as a historical secret but not publicized.

Why did you think of asking him?"

"His name is Shangguan Liang, right?"

"Yes, he is the second eldest child in the family and has a younger sister named Shangguan Mingyue."

Zhang Wanru felt that things in the world were such coincidences and must have their own destiny. She thought about it and asked, "What are Shangguan Liang's characteristics and hobbies?"

Lu Minghua thought for a moment and said, "I'm really not familiar with him. I've only met him twice. The first time was when Mingyu and his sister were getting engaged. The second time was when they were getting married. The left side of his forehead

There is a small scar on it. I heard that it was broken when I went up a tree to dig out bird eggs and accidentally fell down when I was a child."

Zhang Wanru thought to herself that it was not surprising that the eldest sister didn't know him very well. Mingyu and Shangguan had been classmates for so many years, and they didn't know the identity of his father-in-law until they came to propose marriage. The education of their children by those in high positions is beyond ordinary people.

I thought, I shouldn't be too impatient about this matter. I have to understand it in detail and make a plan. I might as well pull out the teeth from the tiger's mouth and let the children of Jianghu conquer the world. Haha, it must be both thrilling and exciting.

Zhang Wanru returned home. The two older children had not finished school yet. They played with the baby for a while, then returned to her bedroom and walked to the bed and fell asleep.

After staying at home for three days, I also checked on the Internet about the landform, climate, and social environment of the jade mine in country a. I didn’t expect that country a was really like the old history said. The reason why it has been having wars for years is because it is in the east

, the gathering place of south, west and central Asia, has been the focus of competition between various forces since ancient times.

During these three days, Zhang Wanru often locked herself in the study, spread out the map drawn on silk, and had the entire environment deeply memorized in her mind. In order to further confirm the road into the jade mine, she had to further

Just go find Lao Shi.

In the early morning a week later, Zhang Wanru took the Millennium Fruit, various cucumbers, and four bottles of wine she had brought, and drove towards the farm in the bright sunshine.

After driving for an hour, Zhang Wanru arrived at the farm and saw that Mr. Yang was not at home. She drove directly to Lao Shi's villa. She got out of the car, carrying the gift, and looked up at the balcony of the villa. Lao Shi was looking through the

He looked at himself through the closed balcony glass. He smiled at him and walked into the villa.

When I came to the second floor, I saw that Lao Shi was in good spirits today. But the black man whispered: "Miss, sir, I've been waiting impatiently for you. I thought you wouldn't come again."

Zhang Wanru smiled and said in English: "I'm a little busy these days. Sorry, sir."

Lao Shi also smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, just come. The wine you sent is very strong and the tea is also very good. Today I will tell you about the situation inside and outside the jade mine."

The black man took out a tea set, brewed a pot of tea and put it on the coffee table. Then he took the gifts brought by Zhang Wanru and placed them one by one on the table next to him.

Zhang Wanru smiled at Lao Shi and said, "These are vegetables grown in my hometown. This kind of wine tastes more exciting."

Then the black man brought the vegetables downstairs.

After drinking a cup of tea, Lao Shi pointed to the drawing posted on the wall and said: "I will now introduce you to the general scope of the jade mine. You must remember it carefully. Every wrong step will lead to disaster."

Zhang Wanru nodded seriously and turned on the recording on her phone and put it aside.

Lao Shi pointed to the map and said: This city is very prosperous. It is a hypermarket selling jade and jade raw materials. There is an international airport to the east of the city, and jade dealers from many countries come to buy jade raw materials. To be more precise, come here.

Gambling on stones, this is a place where dragons and snakes mingle. Not only jade and jade raw materials are bought and sold, but also arms.

The output of the jade mine where we are located is very high. How complex the intertwining between the mountains is, the rich jade resources hidden in them are. Therefore, having a mountain range containing jade is also extremely secretive.

Smith glanced at Zhang Wanru, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and then said: If you want to enter the jade mine, it is not difficult. Because every month, the mine will bring more than 20 women from the city to live in the jade mine.

One night. It is easiest to sneak in using this opportunity. In addition, it is more difficult to get in than to climb to the sky, because the only road has checkpoints at regular intervals, and mines are laid everywhere except the road.

Those who do so will do so at their own risk.

Zhang Wanru never meant to interrupt, she picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

Lao Shi pointed to the mark on the map and continued: This No. 1 hilltop is the base camp of the jade mine. The mountain is almost hollowed out. The managers and guards of the jade mine all live and eat here. There are three hills extending down here.

The first floor is where all the free laborers imprisoned here live.

At the top of Hill No. 2 is a warehouse for food and tools. Inside Hill No. 3 is the storage place for the raw stones collected. Experts then select the top-grade jade raw materials and transport them to Area No. 4 through a tunnel. The same is inside Hill No. 4.

Where the greatest wealth is located.

I am a top mercenary and can be considered a high-level agent.

After I made good friends with a small leader, I helped him steal jade raw materials. Every time I went to the city to buy supplies, I would take out one or two yuan, which made him rich. Under my coercion, when I fled, he

I also helped. So not only did I know the secret of Mountain No. 4, I also knew the password to open it, 96396, and I also prepared the key.

Zhang Wanru secretly noted it down and asked: "Under the mountain No. 1 you mentioned is the residence of laborers. There must be many people there. Please tell me about the situation inside."

Lao Shi took a sip from his tea cup and said: If you want to enter the workers' residence, you must pass by the escort's residence. No matter what the situation, this mountain pass fortress will be guarded, and there are also two machine guns. The escorts also carry

For those with guns, killing people here is as common as crushing an ant. Because workers are like rootless duckweeds.

As long as you pass this fortress, you can come down. First, you will see an open field, and the places where workers are detained are caves. The larger the cave, the more workers will be detained, and the smaller the cave will be less. I

After escaping, I was imprisoned in a small cave in the east with Shangguan Liang and Hou Haiyang.

Zhang Wanru nodded and asked: "After entering, it seems very difficult to save people. There will definitely be some movement. Maybe it is a melee. The way into the mountain is tightly guarded. How to escape?"

"

Lao Shi smiled mysteriously, pointed to the sign at the entrance to No. 1, and said: You must never go back on the road into the mountain. You see, go west from the entrance of No. 1. Although there are a lot of mines laid here,

There is a hidden safe route that only insiders know. Follow the route I drew and walk straight for one meter, then turn left two steps, then walk straight one meter; then turn right two steps, continue walking straight one meter, and so on.

Cui.

Be sure to note here that there will be a mine buried in the middle every meter you walk straight.

However, the most difficult thing is that the shackles on the workers' feet are not only heavy, but also drag on the ground with every step they take. This can easily detonate landmines. And if you want to take off the shackles, you can only use professional tools.

Under the circumstances, no one can do it.

After speaking, Lao Shi frowned with a bitter look on his face. This was an unsolvable problem.

But in Zhang Wanru's heart, she didn't care at all. She had already thought about hiding them in the space when she saw them. As long as she could pass safely, she would be able to solve the problem. This was why she didn't want to tell the Shangguan family. Instead of allowing more special battles.

It is better for team members to rescue people than to be more confident on their own.

Lao Shi looked at Zhang Wanru's frown with gloating, and said provocatively: "Do you have the guts to save people? Haha, I have already thought of a way to solve the problem, that is to find a rope and tie it in the middle of the chain, and then tie the rope around

As long as the chain doesn't hit the mine, there will be no problem."

Zhang Wanru felt a little horrified when she saw his pale, bloodless face, which was as thin as a skeleton, with an evil smile, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

After calming down for a moment, he said with a smile: "You said I am a master of martial arts and I have courage, but my chances of success are very small. Do you have the heart to let me, a great oriental beauty, die?"

Smith burst out laughing when he heard Zhang Wanru's half-ridiculing, half-complaining tone.

After Smith stopped laughing, he said seriously: "I thought about it for a long time after you left last time. You gave me the impression of being calm and wise, and you definitely have the potential to be a special operations team member. If you send a small team there, it will not be completely

If you stay there, you will either suffer a disastrous defeat or a disastrous victory. The best way is to take advantage of you being a woman and blend into the jade mine among the women they are looking for. This is the best policy."

The left corner of Zhang Wanru's mouth was slightly raised, with a playful smile, and she said: "Old man, martial arts is nothing in front of guns and cannons. The first is that I can't shoot, and the second is that I can't kill."

Smith also smiled playfully and said: "I can teach you if you don't know how to shoot. You don't know how to kill because you are not facing the threat of death. When the crisis comes, you will not wait for others to kill you. I have confidence in you."

.Do you dare to make a deal with me?"

Zhang Wanru grinned and thought, as long as there is a deal to do, this is my strength, and she said smoothly: "Let's talk about it."

"I am alone, and my life has entered a countdown. If you rescue them while I am alive, I will give the farm to you after my death. However, Shangguan Liang must call me personally to report that he is safe.

count."

Zhang Wanru laughed heartily, thinking that she would only make a profit from this transaction. Saving the two of them would not only make her feel less guilty in front of Shangguan Mingzhu's family, but she would also get such a big farm. These two reasons are both

It's worth going to the Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den by yourself and looking for some excitement.

He smiled and said: "Haha, in order to fulfill your wish, I will risk my life to make this deal with you. It's best not to let me die earlier than you. I have a great time now, and I haven't lived enough yet. This

You know something and I know it. It’s okay for your servant to know it, but you can’t let a fourth person know it.”

Smith laughed heartily, and then said with satisfaction: "Okay. Deal."

After speaking, he wheeled his wheelchair to a bookcase in the corner, opened the cabinet and took out a pistol and a box of bullets. Returning to Zhang Wanru, he began to tell her how to aim, unload the magazine, and load the ammunition.

Until Zhang Wanru mastered it, the black man brought food. This time Sarah included the Millennium Fruit and cucumbers brought by Zhang Wanru.

After dinner, Smith wanted to rest again and agreed to come back early tomorrow morning for live firing.

Early the next morning, Zhang Wanru returned to the farm on time. Smith and the black man were already waiting for her on the first floor of the villa. Together they walked along the farm's field path to the large granary to the west of the farm.

The Yang family's father and son are clearing away old grain in the granary to make room for storing the newly harvested wheat.

They were surprised to see Zhang Wanru and the others arriving, especially when they saw Smith leaving his lair.

When Lao Shi and Black Man arranged the design goals, Zhang Wanru asked Lao Yang.

After some communication, I learned that there are still 30 tons of soybeans, 20 tons of corn, and 50 tons of wheat in the warehouse. Last year, because of the war in the partner's country, the transportation channels were blocked and they were stranded. Now I want to sell them at a discount.

difficulty.

Zhang Wanru asked clearly about the prices of the three types of grains, and quickly converted in her mind. If shipped to the country, she could make a net profit of 70 cents per catty of wheat. She had room to attract attention, and the freight and tariffs would be exempted.

He smiled and said: "If we sell them all at once, will there be any discount?"

Yang Lao pointed at Lao Shi and said: "He is the big family, I don't have many."

The Yang family and his son discussed with Smith for a while, and finally decided to sell it all to Zhang Wanru at a 40% discount. Plus forty tons of newly harvested wheat. Selling it cheap is more economical than losing it.

Zhang Wanru was so happy that she could make a small fortune by hunting rabbits and swatting grasshoppers. After buying the farm machinery, she could earn more than enough money by selling the grain.

But he said calmly: "This is my first time in the grain business. Excluding freight and tariffs, I can still make money, but the profit is a bit thin. The deal is done. When I rent a warehouse, you can transport it to me."

The black man came over and told Lao Shi and Zhang Wanru that they were ready to shoot at the target.

Zhang Wanru pushed her wheelchair to the target 20 meters away from the west wall of the warehouse, and saw that the shooting target was very formal.

I was snickering in my heart. It seemed that Mr. Shi really wanted to save Shangguan Liang and Hou Haitao. Not only did he have a stationary target, he also made a moving target. If a black man pulled the rope, the target would move.

Zhang Wanru studied very seriously, following Lao Shi's instructions; placing the gap, front sight, maintenance target, and reference point in a straight line, and fired repeatedly. In less than half an hour of practice, she had already hit the target.

.

Lao Shi secretly admired Zhang Wanru's ability to comprehend.

Zhang Wanru is indeed very attentive. This is a matter of her own life, so she cannot afford to be careless. After more than three hours of shooting practice, she finally figured out the way.

After leaving the farm at noon, she drove to find a secluded granary and paid to rent it for a month. In fact, it didn't take that long at all. As long as the grain was transported, she would store it in the space. This was just to deceive others.

That's all.

Zhang Wanru returned home and calculated the amount of money needed to buy food.

Early the next morning, I went to the bank to withdraw some cash and gave it to Smith and Mr. Yang as a deposit, hoping that they would start transporting it to the warehouse.

In the following days, Zhang Wanru went to the farm's granary early in the morning to practice shooting. In the afternoon, she followed the Yang family and his son and ten hired workers to observe the use of harvesters to harvest wheat and the use of cultivators to plant corn and soybeans. There were large

Harvesters, multifunctional rotary cultivators, large four-wheel cultivators, seeders, etc.

A month later, Zhang Wanru was not only able to hit moving targets accurately, she was also able to hit them continuously. She also stored a large amount of food in her own space.

He also made friends with Mr. Yang's family. Mr. Yang's son is named Yang Kuan. He took Zhang Wanru to the machinery processing factory. All the machinery used on their farm can be seen here.

Yang Kuan said to Zhang Wanru: "They have a sales office in Hong Kong City. The products here are available there. Although it is slightly more expensive than here, it saves freight and delivery time, and it is just a little profit added by the seller.

"

Zhang Wanru nodded and asked: "How long does it take for your farm to be finished? I want to hire you to go to our place and teach them how to use these machines. In about twenty days, the wheat harvest there will also start. You need it every month

How much commission is appropriate?”

Yang Kuan drove Zhang Wanru's car and said with a smile: "Haha, I also hope to go back to the motherland. Just give me two thousand dollars a month. I promise to teach them all."

Zhang Wanru felt that this man was more honest than herself, and he only wanted two thousand dollars.

He smiled and said, "Okay, the deal is done. I'll give you ten thousand dollars first. It's your round trip and room and board expenses. I'll pay you after the commission is over. I'll leave you my phone number and address, and I'll call him when I get there."

, he is my second brother."

"Okay. Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't give us commission. You have already helped us a lot by buying our food."

"It doesn't matter, it's just mutual benefit."

Back at the farm, Zhang Wanru went to say goodbye to Smith again.

Smith gave Zhang Wanru his mobile phone number and said with some reluctance: "You are very good. Even if you can't save anyone, I hope you can call me to report that you are safe. I already regret making a deal with you."

You must be careful and careful. If you encounter any problems, you can call me at any time and I will stay by the phone."

Zhang Wanru grinned and said: "Haha, I hope your God will bless me to succeed."

Smith made a victory gesture and said: "Oriental beauty, I will pray for you every day."

Zhang Wanru stayed at home with her family for another week. Through computer video chat with Zhang Xuemei, she learned that all the industries in Fengcheng City were normal and that Shangguan Mingzhu had already gone to the resort for a week.

During the video chat with Ji Yuqing, I learned that a large piece of land has been purchased and planned, and underground garages are being dug. The buildings for banks and insurance companies have been handed over. Two buildings in Warm Garden have reached the 20th floor. Wang Zhiyong and Su

Mei runs the vegetable processing factory very well.

I also called my second brother and asked him to prepare a place to store the agricultural machinery. We also needed to discuss how to use it and find more talents who knew about agricultural machinery. Someone would go over and teach them how to use it.

Zhang Wanru said goodbye to her family and flew directly to Hong Kong City.

I found a sales office selling agricultural machinery in the port city. According to Yang Kuan's plan, I bought three units of each type of machinery. After payment, I wrote down the address and delivered the goods as soon as possible.

In the afternoon of the next day, I returned to Jiangcheng City and met Ji Yuqing at the construction site.

He saw excavators and earth-moving trucks busy on the construction site. Ji Yuqing took him to see the relocated work shed for making bricks, doors and windows. A large amount of river sand had been transported here.

Ji Yuqing smiled and said: "I found out that you do have foresight. Now the price of river sand has more than doubled compared to the original price."

Zhang Wanru said with a smile: "This is a trick that can be used everywhere. Risks and opportunities coexist."

The two came to the vegetable processing factory together and met Wang Zhiyong and Ji Yuqing's wife Su Mei.

Wang Zhiyong saw Zhang Wanru and said with a smile: "The breeding has started now. In more than two months, the first batch of pigs will be mature. We built the slaughterhouse close to the canal. Although it has a bit of a smell, flush it with water into the canal.

Here, there is no problem in watering the land."

Zhang Wanru said: "I bought some wheat, corn and soybeans from the United States. What do you want to do with them?"
Chapter completed!