Huai'an, water transportation company headquarters.
In Luo Yongtang's office, guests were welcomed.
Three or five tough men, but their clothes are ragged. Sitting among the chairs, looking at the gorgeously decorated office, they feel a little at a loss.
"Brother Luo, you are now prosperous. It is a pity that we old brothers, since the Cao Gang disappeared, it seems that we will not be able to survive."
Facing the guests' complaints, Luo Yongtang shook his head and laughed.
"When Caobang was here, we people could just make some money, and the benefits belonged to others. It's not like today, as long as we work hard, we can live a good life."
The other person spoke with a sour tone.
"You, Hall Master Luo, are extremely shrewd and joined the government. Now you are a popular drinker, but we have become rats crossing the street."
Luo Yongtang did not care about his words, but said to the leading man: "Brother Gu, the world is peaceful now, and people are employed everywhere. As long as you are willing to work hard, why worry about not being able to survive?"
The leader is Gu Dahu, who, like Luo Yongtang, was once the leader of the Caogang.
But it's all in the past, and now he has a bitter look on his face.
"We brothers have always lived a life of licking blood with the blade of a knife. Who can make a living? But now it is different from the past. The government will no longer allow beatings and killings. I have to come and ask you, Brother Luo, to give us a bite of food."
eat."
The people who came to visit Luo Yongtang were all former members of the Cao Gang.
After the collapse of the Caogang, these people naturally lost their support and had to find their own way to survive.
It can be said that they only knew how to fight and kill. Now the Xia government strictly prohibits gang members from causing chaos, and many remnants of the Cao Gang have been dealt with.
Having lost their source of livelihood, these people have fallen into trouble.
Hearing that Luo Yongtang had joined the government and became a high official, he came over to find him, hoping that he would be able to take advantage of his past friendship.
But Luo Yongtang was particularly troubled by these people's requests.
"Brother Gu, we brothers will not tell lies. Now my water transportation company is a serious business, and the government is taking care of it. We no longer have to kill people and set fire to grab territory like before. What can brothers do if they put down their swords?
"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's faces turned gloomy.
Gu Dahu thought hard.
"After all, the world is not peaceful now, and you know what our brothers are capable of. As long as we are here, no one will dare to cause trouble up and down the canal."
Luo Yongtang laughed out loud on the spot.
"This is the territory of the Xia Kingdom. With the army here, who dares to cause trouble? Brother Gu must not dwell on the past and put himself in danger."
Having said that, is there anything else you don’t understand?
Gu Dahu chuckled miserably, feeling frustrated.
"We brothers didn't dare to have any ideas at first. Since Brother Luo is in trouble, it's our fault. I'll leave now and won't cause you any trouble."
The other people were speechless, but looked indignant, obviously feeling that Luo Yongtang was looking down on others.
Seeing that they were about to leave, Luo Yongtang quickly stopped them.
"My brother Gu, you are looking down on your brother. Please wait a moment and let your brother say more."
Gu Dahu looked sideways and saw his sincere expression, and the resentment in his heart dissipated somewhat. He turned around and gestured, and the others sat down again.
Luo Yongtang really didn't fool them, he really thought of a business suitable for them.
"I know what all the brothers are capable of. But now that there is peace and quiet in our Xia Kingdom, everyone has nowhere to put their talents to use. But recently, the Artis Company is recruiting experts to go to Jilin Province for exploration. Over there
Far away from the Central Plains, there are wilderness and ferocious beasts everywhere, and good people cannot stand at all. Only those with extraordinary skills like you brothers may be able to make a fortune."
Several people listened and looked at each other.
However, some of Luo Yongtang's words won their approval.
The territory of Xia Kingdom is becoming more and more peaceful, and all those who commit crimes and commit crimes are suppressed with force. No one dares to bully the weak anymore, and even fights are of no benefit.
Under such circumstances, there was no place for them to display their martial arts.
Luo Yongtang went into more detail.
"Everyone should have seen the leather shoes and belts produced by Artistry Company. The raw materials used are furs hunted from Jilin Province. Artistry Company is now recruiting people to go to Jilin Province, and they will buy the furs obtained from hunting at high prices.
.If these brothers are interested, they might as well try it out."
Gu Dahu fell into deep thought.
"I heard that it's freezing cold in the north. There are also Tatars. I'm afraid they could be killed by a careless move."
Luo Yongtang laughed when he heard this and said: "Brothers are living a life of licking blood with a knife. How can it be different if you want to die? If you break out, it will be a big family fortune."
"Rebirth of the Great Era of Fighting Waves"
These words were quite harsh and harsh, but they played right into the hands of these rough guys.
They thought about it for a moment, that's right. You have to work hard everywhere anyway. The most worrying thing now is not being unable to work hard.
Gu Dahu also turned from anger to joy and kept rubbing his hands.
"We brothers are all rude people, and we don't know the big shots at Artistry."
Although Luo Yongtang has been cleansed, he still has a sense of loyalty.
"If the older brothers are interested, I can introduce them to you."
Three days later, Luo Yongtang led them into the gate of the Huai'an branch of Artistry Company.
Shen Cheng, the person in charge of Artistry Company here, met them.
"If you can be recommended by Manager Luo, you must all be capable people. Many places in Jilin Province are unclaimed lands, and you deserve to show your talents."
The four words "Borderless Land" obviously contain many meanings.
These people who are wallowing in the rivers and lakes understand it as soon as they hear it.
Borderlands means there are no rules, and where there are no rules, naturally whoever has the bigger fist will follow the rules.
For people like them who only know how to fight and kill, the only thing they can rely on is their own fists.
"I heard that Artistry Company is purchasing fur, but I don't know how to calculate the money?"
These people are not afraid of working hard. But the purpose of working hard is to make money.
Shen Cheng had already received instructions from the headquarters.
"No matter how many furs you hunt in the far north, our Yazhi Company will cover them all. If all kinds of furs are intact, bear skins will cost eight taels of silver each, wild boar skins will cost five taels of silver each, and deer skins will cost three
Two taels of silver, and other kinds of furs are priced separately."
Gu Dahu quickly asked: "What if it's tiger skin?"
Unexpectedly, Shen Cheng's face suddenly turned serious.
"Don't blame me for not reminding you that anyone who dares to hunt a tiger will be punished with death."
As soon as these words came out, even Luo Yongtang couldn't help but change his color.
Some people are not convinced.
"Tiger skin is the most valuable, why can't it be hunted?"
There was a chill between Shen Cheng's lips and teeth.
"This is a strict order from His Highness. If you are not afraid of death, you can give it a try. Tigers are absolutely not allowed to be hunted, female animals with cubs are not allowed to be hunted, and beasts that have not grown up are not allowed to be hunted. Although you are not afraid of heaven and earth,
Don’t be afraid, but I still advise you not to provoke the country’s laws.”
