Chapter 365: There’s Always a Higher Mountain (III)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
There were also undergarments, underwear, shoes, and socks inside.
With more than 1,000 people, a shop definitely couldn’t make all of these on its own.
It would take several families to help them.
Clothing shops were the best choice.
However, the clothes made by the clothing shop definitely did not fit their requirements well.
Therefore, each family would give five taels of silver to each person for two sets of clothes and two sets of cloth. If they were married, they would give twenty taels of silver to each family.
They also prepared food, oil, and salt.
Since they came with literally nothing in their hands, they had no choice but to provide for them.
However, they needed manpower to build the place. As long as they could endure hardships, they would be able to live well.
Thinking of this, Han Qiao decided not to give the workers any silver.
She would only provide them food and clothes, so they could earn silver for themselves.
To be able to become a good slave was already a great kindness.
Han Qiao smiled at Heng Yi, “Thanks to the generosity of the madams, the town wouldn’t have been built so quickly.”
“You’ve worked hard.
Heng Yi put He Cheng on the ground and placed Ah-Yao in the learning basket.
There were a few wheels at the bottom of the learning basket that could roll around.
When no one was carrying Ah-Yao, the child liked to stay inside.
Han Qiao smiled sweetly and talked about the donation today.
The madams are very rich.
What surprised Han Qiao even more was that the next day, the madams of each family sent someone to send linen over.
Sackcloth was not as valuable as cotton, but many people could only afford to wear sackcloth.
She wondered if it was too much to give the workers cotton cloth.
If they gave her linen, she could buy more people.
After all this, Han Qiao had several ideas and thoughts about the small town they were building.
“Madam, need not worry. These people may not have much money, but at least they have clothes to change into.” Shulan said after thinking for a while.
Han Qiao thought so too. Were these people going to be naked if she didn’t give them clothes?
Of course, not.
When everything was settled, Heng Yi left for Sanzhou Town.
He didn’t want to leave home, but he had no choice.
He had no choice but to leave.
Heng Yi left home on the twenty-fifth day of the sixth month for Sanzhou Town.
He Cheng already understood the meaning of leaving.
But, Ah-Yao still didn’t understand. When night came and his father still hadn’t returned, and his mother was still fanning him… He cried out a few times, “Father?”
“Father went to do something.
Ah-Yao didn’t seem to understand, but he leaned into Han Qiao’s arms. When Han Qiao waved her fan, he pushed it away.
Han Qiao laughed, “Father isn’t home, so I can only fan you.
Ah-Yao wailed and burrowed into Han Qiao’s arms.
He kicked his little thick legs and did not know what to say.
Han Qiao thought Yao was cursing Heng Yi.
Although she did not understand.
Under the moonlight, Heng Yi sneezed twice on his horse.
When he thought of this, he wondered if his wife and children were asleep.
Ah-Yao, that chubby child, was afraid of the heat. He needed a little wind to sleep soundly.
Without him by his side, he would probably make a scene for two nights…
“What is the Marquis thinking?” Wen Yu came forward.
They had come from Puyi County together. Although Heng Yi’s status was much higher than his, he was familiar with him.
He was obedient when he should be, and he liked to make a scene on weekdays.
He misses Ah-Yao.” Gu Jiu teased.
Heng Yi pursed his lips, neither admitting nor denying the claim.
They hurried through the night to reach Sanzhou Town earlier.
The Emperor’s imperial edict was already in his hands. For some reason, there was also a secret letter and a brocade box.
There were stacks of silver notes in the brocade box, totaling to two million taels, which he had given to Emperor Zhao Qian.
Now that Emperor Zhao Qian had returned the favor, he wondered what had happened in the capital.
And the secret letter was hoping that he would recruit more soldiers, the more the better.
Heng Yi guessed that the border wasn’t peaceful, but he didn’t know how chaotic it was.
However, Emperor Zhao Qian’s action made Heng Yi realize that he couldn’t wait to recruit soldiers.
Less chattering. Let’s hurry up.” Heng Yi said.
“Marquis, we’ve been rushing for the whole day and are tired and sleepy.
There’s a village ahead, should we…”
Heng Yi took a deep breath, “That village is strange.
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They instantly stopped teasing him, “What do you mean?”
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It reeks of blood and decay.
Heng Yi hunted in the mountains and was very skilled.
He was very sensitive to the smell of filth and feces, not to mention the thick smell of blood.
Let’s go into the village and take a look.” Heng Yi said.
“Yes.
Qin Song, Zhang Zhao, Wen Yu, and Gu Jiu responded in unison.
This time, Heng Yi brought the four of them with him. Bai Cha stayed in Chenzhou City to protect Han Qiao and the children.
Hmph, you overestimate yourself.
A voice came from behind.
They felt their scalps go numb.
Heng Yi also realized that there were people following behind them.
It was that old man again.
Heng Yi stopped the horse and watched the old man walk out slowly, “Old man please give me some advice.”
“You’re begging me?” The old man walked out slowly.
He didn’t ride a horse but followed behind with his lightness skill without being discovered. It was obvious that he was skilled in martial arts.
“Old man, your martial arts are strong, and this junior is inferior. It’s true that we want to make contributions and have wives and children, but we also want to be capable people who can protect the safety of the people. Please give us some pointers.”
Heng Yi jumped off his horse and bowed, “Senior, please give me some pointers. I will be very grateful..”