It was September, and it was still very hot in various parts of the Central Plains, but it was already freezing in the north of the Xing'an Mountains.
Although the mountains and forests are still lush and green as far as the eye can see, the cold air blowing from the Arctic still makes people shiver.
The north wind brings a bit of excitement to this ancient and peaceful land.
A large group of people and horses were stationed here, and the sound of people shouting and horses neighing was extremely noisy, mixed with the aroma of meat being roasted.
There is everything you need, and there are even many precious delicacies from the mountains and seas.
But if a group of big men get together, they are all rough guys who can wield swords and guns, so there is no hope of making any delicious food.
Remove the skin from the meat, roast it over the fire, and then sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
As the leader, Gu Dahu naturally does not need to do it himself. The people below will make arrangements for him.
He was carefully wiping his musket.
In this kind of place, the sky is huge and the earth is huge, and the weapons are the biggest.
If there is something wrong with the weapon, you will die.
Especially for their expedition team, it is not easy to obtain supplies, and the frequency of weapon replacement cannot be compared with that of the National Defense Forces, so they must be maintained more carefully.
"Those coward soldiers just don't behave like human beings. The last time I went over, I saw a good musket, but the stock was a little broken, and they actually threw it away. Brother, tell me, what a waste!"
Wang Dashan's complaints did not cause any fluctuations in Gu Dahu.
"We make money to support our families, and they are supported by the state. Can it be the same?"
"That's what Your Majesty is used to. If you had a musket in the past, it would make people go crazy. Now it's good. If it doesn't go well, just replace it. No matter how much money the country has, it can't mess with it like this!"
During the break, these old men chatted no less than the old ladies.
Especially since they have been in the deep mountains and forests for a long time, they have forgotten the prosperity of the world, and talking has become one of their few pleasures.
When the meat was about to be cooked, a mighty motorcade came from a distance and directly entered the team.
Deng Xiaochuan was wrapped tightly in precious fox fur. Even so, he still sneezed several times.
For someone like him, who has lived in Huaihe and Huaihe all year round, there is nothing he can adapt to in this far north.
There was smoke and fire everywhere, so he could only be careful.
If a spark splashes on his fur, there will be no place to cry.
He found Gu Dahu smoothly and sat next to him.
Gu Dahu just cut the venison and threw it to him on a plate.
Deng Xiaochuan didn't care about being a delicate person, and wolfed down the food as soon as he picked it up.
No matter who you are, once you arrive in the Northeast, you will definitely become rough.
There is no way, the sky and the earth are huge here, so people's minds will naturally become broader.
The two chatted while eating, and it was obvious that Gu Dahu was in a good mood.
Because the convoy brought by Deng Xiaochuan is very rich in supplies, unloading has already begun.
This will be their expedition's only resupply before winter arrives.
"Three hundred muskets and matching ammunition. The military has agreed to the company's request and has given you two 60MM caliber mortars this time. However, the military also has requirements. The mortars must not be lost. Once damaged,
, must be sent back.”
Hearing that there were mortars, Gu Dahu couldn't help but grin.
"We are hunting animals here, why are we giving us mortars?"
Deng Xiaochuan looked up at the vast wilderness to the north.
"Soon it won't just be animals."
Gu Dahu heard the hidden meaning.
"You mean, what kind of enemies will we encounter?"
Deng Xiaochuan said whatever he knew.
"The news from the center, according to the intelligence, is that if you go further north, you are likely to encounter Rakshasa ghosts. Those Rakshasa ghosts are extremely vicious, and the weapons in their hands are not weak. It is based on this that the army will agree to equip you with
Artillery."
Gu Dahu was a little nervous.
"Since the military knows, why doesn't it send troops?"
Deng Xiaochuan pointed at the endless mountains angrily.
"The military sends troops? Where do you ask the military to look for enemies? Besides, although the Rakshasa ghosts are very powerful, they are also an expedition team like you. Naturally, you are the most suitable to deal with them. We can only deal with them when you meet them.
The military will only take action when the enemy does not come."
Gu Dahu understood.
The military treats these expeditions as eyes and ears, as well as cannon fodder.
But this didn't make him angry.
High risk, high reward, this has always been the rule of the expedition team.
Over the years, they have wandered among the mountains and forests and encountered countless dangers. Even the number of people in the expedition team who died exceeded one hundred.
But compared with the gains, these sacrifices are nothing.
Don't look at them now. They are all very slovenly, like evil ghosts. But once they return to the market, they will all be rich.
"This is a letter from my sister-in-law. Your young master is very ambitious. He was admitted to Huai'an No. 1 Middle School and ranked first in several military competitions. I heard that the military was already looking for people, so he went directly to the military academy and started with
The officer and his sister-in-law are also smart and capable. They have opened ten supermarket chains. I heard that many rich and powerful people are planning to invest in them. I see, you won’t be able to do this job for long. Sooner or later, you will have to go back to enjoy the happiness.
.”
Gu Dahu was able to transform from a butcher in the wilderness into a human being by chatting about household matters, and his smile never stopped.
"I won't be able to do this for long, and I have become increasingly unable to do what I do recently. After this winter, I will hand this job over to others."
The expedition team is very hard and it is impossible to work for a lifetime.
Many people come here with the idea of getting rich suddenly.
If you are unlucky, you will die on the way; if you are lucky, you will make a lot of money and return to your hometown to be free and happy.
Gu Dahu, who has been working for ten years, is unique among the expedition teams in the Northeast.
Deng Xiaochuan came and went in a hurry, delivering supplies to the expedition team and returning with various furs, medicinal materials, gems, mountain treasures and other goods.
The money earned by the expedition team will not be given directly to these team members, but to their families.
After all, in this barren mountainous place, there is nowhere to spend money.
After completing their rest, the expedition team set off again.
They had no idea where they were. Anyway, there was no one around for hundreds of miles, so they couldn't even ask.
The further north you go, the farther away you are from the empire's ruling area.
But the expedition team was not afraid at all.
Wherever they have gone, the National Defense Forces have followed and established bases.
Even if you encounter any serious danger, just turn around and ask the National Defense Force for help.
The result is whatever you want.
Bang……
The hunting expedition team all stopped and everyone was stunned.
"Who shot?"
Gu Dahu was a little annoyed.
They found a white bear.
If hunted, the bear skin can be sold for a good price.
As a result, with the sound of the gunshot, the white bear quickly got into the dense forest and could no longer be captured.
"Brother, the gunfire is wrong."
Wang Dashan had a good ear and quickly reminded him.
Gu Dahu's eyes immediately flashed with cold light