First of all, Yang Qi said that in order to take care of Chen Mo, he had slowed down his travel speed before. If he delayed further, he would really be in trouble.
Furthermore, the situation over there at the fortress is very serious.
Amid internal and external troubles, we must not make any more mistakes.
Finally, there is the matter of robbing military supplies.
If the mastermind behind the scenes is really hiding in the fortress, he will definitely use the excuse to make it so that Chen Mo and others will never return.
To sum up, starting in batches is the best way.
Early tomorrow morning, Yang Qi and Xu Liqiu will set off with thirty cars. After the remaining drivers are safe, Chen Mo and Huameishu will set off again.
In this way, not only can some supplies be sent over first, but the whole thing can be explained in advance.
"Brother Yang, I think what Chen Mo said is reasonable." Huameishu agreed.
"Well, this is the only way we can handle things now." Yang Qi nodded and added, "Li Qiu and I only took the coachman with us, and all the soldiers who defended the city stayed behind to avoid further danger on the way.
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"good."
Chen Mo did not refuse.
Afterwards, the three of them discussed how to deal with Pang Randa and others at this critical juncture.
It's not appropriate to take it to the fortress.
Staying at the inn is not safe.
After much deliberation, Chen Mo made the suggestion and sent a few soldiers to quietly escort Pang Randa and others back to Baihe County.
And he couldn't be sent to the military camp, so he went directly to Wang Anshi.
He will definitely make arrangements for such a big thing.
In addition, two smart people must be placed around the inn to wait and watch in case the thieves' accomplices come again.
If you really come here, you must act cautiously and get the best evidence. Otherwise, you must not expose it, let alone put yourself at risk.
After everything was arranged, the three of them went their separate ways.
Early the next morning, Yang Qi and Xu Liqiu set off with thirty cars. Chen Mo and Hua Meishu waited for another day before embarking on the road to the fortress again.
"Chen Mo, can we arrive at the specified time?" Huameishu was very worried.
She had just taken over part of the caravan's affairs and was holding her breath to sing to the full house.
But judging from the current situation, it would be good not to cause trouble.
Chen Mo was well aware of Huameishu's worries, so he gave a few words of advice in a gentle tone.
"Meishu, we will definitely not be able to reach the fortress within the stipulated time. Otherwise, it will be delayed for a day or two. But you don't have to worry. There will definitely be no problem with Brother Yang, and he will help us when the time comes.
Emotional."
"It's not that I don't believe Brother Yang, but the matter of transporting supplies is too important. If someone interferes with it, even if we are not punished, 80% of the payment will be wasted. How should I explain it then?"
Huameishu smiled bitterly, there was really nothing he could do.
Fifty cars, fifty horses, and fifty people, a round trip of less than half a month, the cost is not a small amount.
The most important thing is that once this trip is not completed successfully, it will inevitably fall into the trap, and it may never be possible to join the caravan again in the future.
"Then let's delay it for two more days."
Chen Mo could see Huameishu's thoughts, so he thought about how to deal with it.
"Still delayed?" Hua Meishu was so shocked that he almost fell off the horse, "Chen Mo, are you still awake? It's too late to hurry up now. You actually said that you would delay for two more days. I think you really don't want to die.
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"Meishu, the delay I mentioned is not in vain, but to ensure the success of this trip." Chen Mo explained calmly, "It's already too late anyway, why not give it a try in case something happens.
Can we make a great comeback?"
"Chen Mo, what do you mean?" Hua Meishu became more and more confused as he listened.
What are you fighting for in these barren mountains and ridges?
"Let's go, you'll know when the time comes." Chen Mo deliberately played it off and rode forward leisurely.
Yang Qi is right, the road away from the inn is really difficult.
Not to mention the bumps and bumps, many places are very narrow, and there is even a section where there is a hundred-meter-high cliff below.
If you are not careful, the car will overturn and someone will be killed.
After walking for nearly a full day, Chen Mo and Hua Meishu led the convoy out of the dangerous road and back to the wide official road.
Looking around, I could vaguely see a few houses in twos and threes.
There is little land in mountainous areas, so many farmers raise livestock at home.
Cattle, sheep, pigs and donkeys can be seen everywhere.
After finding a flat place to set up camp, Chen Mo signaled the defenders to guard the supplies, and then called all the coachmen together.
Work in groups of two, use money to buy animals, preferably slaughter them directly and carry the meat back on horses.
The coachmen didn't understand Chen Mo's intention, but they also knew that there would definitely be meat to eat tonight, and they were very careful about it, so they all dispersed.
At this time, Huameishu also understood Chen Mo's intention.
"Chen Mo, how come you have such a brain? Why didn't I think of it?"
"Read more books, there is everything in the books." Chen Mo said with a smile.
"Okay, I'll read a book after I get back this time, and I'll go to your house to read it." Huameishu said fiercely.
"Why did you go to my house?" Chen Mo was speechless.
"Who told you to have so many books at home?" After saying this, a sly look flashed in Hua Mei Shu's eyes, "You seem to be resisting, could it be because of that girl Yaoyao?"
Forehead……
Chen Mo was speechless.
What's going on? Why does it involve Yaoyao again?
It’s really hard to figure out a woman’s thoughts.
"Okay, let's get down to business." Hua Meishu stopped and changed the topic, "You asked them to buy livestock and slaughter them directly. Are you thinking of dealing with the fortress and treating them as a condolence gift?"
"That's right." Chen Mo nodded, "We brought charcoal and hot pot this time. What I originally thought was that there are many cattle and sheep here in the fortress, so we can save this money. But since something happened, we
Let’s save money and avoid disaster.”
"Chen Mo, do you really plan to bring the hot pot business to the military camp?" Huameishu asked.
"No, at least not for the time being." Chen Mo shook his head, "An army of hundreds of thousands is not suitable for promoting hot pot at all. Let alone eating it regularly, even if you eat one meal in half a month, how many cattle and sheep must be killed, how much charcoal must be burned, right now
The conditions simply cannot be met.”
"Then where do you plan to take your business?"
After asking, Huameishu's expression suddenly changed.
"You, you don't want to..."
"You guessed it right." Chen Mo interrupted, "I just want to go to Hu Xiaguo."
"Are you crazy?" Huamei's face turned pale, "The relationship between the two countries is so tense, why do you still want to go to Hu Xiaguo?"
"Why don't you go?" Chen Mo didn't care, "Don't say there's no war now, even if there is a war, business still needs to be done."
"Aren't you afraid that you will never come back?" Hua Meishu was frightened.
"Not afraid."
Chen Mo narrowed his eyes, looking confident.
"I only believe in one thing: no one will have trouble with money."