Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 224 Zhao's Store

Qu Shaoyang and others returned to the Paifu's den, and then they built a fire in the yard and started to skin the wolf by the firelight.

The wolf skin at this time is very good, with a lot of fine hair and a shiny finish, and it sells for a very high price.

After all the wolf skins were peeled off and counted, there were thirty-eight skins in total. These alone would be worth a lot of silver.

"Boss, what should we do with the wolf meat? Tell Uncle Wang, let us borrow his pot and cook some meat."

One of the guys looked at the wolf meat and became greedy, so he couldn't help asking.

"No, it's best not to eat this wolf meat." Qu Shaoyang hurriedly stopped them upon hearing this.

"Haven't you heard what the villagers said? These wolves may have eaten the dead people on the other side.

Who knows what caused those people to die? What if it was a plague?

"If a wolf eats the flesh of a person who has the plague, and we eat wolf flesh, what should we do if we are unlucky enough to get sick?"

"Listen to me, don't be greedy. When we get to Yingkou, I'll treat everyone to a meal and let's have a good time.

Now, load all the remaining wolf meat onto a sled, pull it across the river, and throw it into the bushes."

In fact, the correct way to deal with it is to burn it with fire. No matter how powerful the virus is, it will be destroyed by high temperature.

Roasting wolf meat is not something that can be done simply with firewood. At least you have to add some kerosene or something like that.

Where can I find kerosene at this time of night? I might as well not bother myself and just throw it across the river.

They were the ones who provoked the wolves, so it was normal to throw them back.

After hearing this, the guys were reluctant but no one objected.

So a few people got to work, loaded the wolf's body onto a sled, and then drove the sled across the river.

When they reached the other side, they found a grassy spot, threw all the wolf's bodies down, and then returned to their den.

Here, Old Wang from Paifuwozi heard that Qu Shaoyang and his men had thrown away all the wolf meat, and he stamped his feet in pain.

Qu Shaoyang patiently explained to them, and the old couple finally understood.

Afterwards, Qu Shaoyang asked the two men for help and got some lime to sprinkle on the wolf skins for a simple disinfection.

Some lime was also sprinkled on the ground in front of the workers' hut.

Before entering the house, everyone took off their outer fur coats and leather pants, and also took off their hats and gloves, and hung them under the eaves outside.

When entering the door, you have to step on the lime. After entering the door, there is hot water in the pot and you can wash your hands carefully with soap.

Qu Shaoyang also got some strong liquor, dipped a broom in it, and evenly dusted everyone one by one.

Then dust and disinfect all the clothes, hats, etc. outside.

In fact, these wolves may not necessarily carry the virus, but it is necessary to be cautious when walking outside.

After finishing all this, Old Wang and his wife brought out the hot meals, and everyone sat down to eat and drink with peace of mind.

After eating and drinking, everyone rested peacefully. That night, it was quite quiet outside, without any wolf howling to disturb them.

After breakfast the next day, everyone packed up and prepared to set off.

Qu Shaoyang suddenly remembered something, told Liu Dongshan and the others about it, then hurried back to the village and found several wealthy families in the village.

Tell them to pay close attention to the situation on the other side of the river and never let those people come over.

No one knows what the situation is over there right now. What if it really is a plague and someone comes over and spreads the disease?
Qu Shaoyang had been collecting goods in Shuidonggou for a few days, and the other party all knew that he was a wealthy man.

The villagers naturally appreciate the kind reminder.

Besides, in the autumn, everyone suffered greatly, so we must guard against Goryeo strictly and never let them come over.

Qu Shaoyang was just reminding them, and he had no right to interfere whether they listened or not. After fulfilling his duty of reminding, Qu Shaoyang led his people and continued on their journey.

When Qu Shaoyang came out, he brought seven sleds, and Liu Dongshan followed with five sleds.

When the two joined together, there were twelve sleds and about thirty people, which could be considered a real sled gang.

Twelve sleds were lined up in a long line, speeding along the snowy trail along the Yalu River.

On the front sled was a flag with two crossed guns embroidered on it. It was the flag of the Double Gun Gang.

In the lower reaches of the Yalu River today, the Double Gun Gang is the boss. There are countless small gangs eager to join the Double Gun Gang. Naturally, no one dares to provoke Qu Shaoyang and his gang.

In this way, everyone arrived in Anton very smoothly.

"Shaoyang, Anton also collects soybeans. I think we should sell the soybeans here first and then transport the rest to Yingkou."

Chen Yunzhe said before entering Andong City.

A horse-drawn sleigh is different from a horse-drawn carriage and is relatively less labor-intensive.

Therefore, a sled can carry more than 1,000 kilograms, or even less than 2,000 kilograms of goods.

Among the twelve sleds, five of them were carrying soybeans, which is less than 10,000 kilograms.

Soybeans are the heaviest. It was okay to carry them on the river before, without much effort, but it became a bit troublesome when we switched to land.

So as soon as Chen Yunzhe said that, Qu Shaoyang agreed. After all, the price was about the same, so wouldn't it be the same wherever they sold it?

"Okay, I'll follow your instructions, big brother. I'll do whatever you say." Qu Shaoyang nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

"Then let's go ahead and stay at Zhao's store. I'll find someone to sell the soybeans for you later."

Chen Yunzhe was very familiar with this area, so he led his men straight to Zhaojia store.

The so-called Zhaojia Store is actually a carriage store.

Since the ban on Northeast China was lifted in the late Qing Dynasty, there has been a wave of people going to Northeast China, and countless people have crossed mountains and seas to come to this land of Northeast China.

However, the Northeast is vast and sparsely populated, with towns and villages far apart, making it inconvenient for pedestrians to travel and transport goods.

Especially in the Northeast, the winter is long. At night when the temperature is minus 30 or 40 degrees Celsius, people can freeze to death if they cannot find a place to stay.

Thus, the big carriage shop came into being.

The large inns in Northeast China are naturally rugged, and most of them are located in transportation strongholds.

The courtyard of the inn was very large, and was surrounded by wooden poles more than one person tall. Sometimes a small vegetable patch was left next to it.

The houses are basically large thatched houses, built in the style of a three-courtyard building with one main room and two side rooms.

The inn did not have a signboard, but instead hung a pear bag (also called a flower basket) in front of the door as a sign.

The coach inn not only provides food and lodging to coach owners, but also those who travel around the country will choose to stay at the coach inn.

In the jargon, the guests entertained by the inn included "chariot tigers", "gold merchants", "Han merchants", "eating ropes", "hangers", "rope carriers", and "people from the prime minister's residence".

Che Huzi refers to the boss of Che.

Nowadays, cargo transportation mostly relies on horse-drawn carriages, and the coachman who drives the carriage is a skilled worker.

A large carriage with three carriage sections needs three horses to pull it. Most people may not be able to manage these three horses, let alone drive the carriage.

Moreover, in this age without navigation, car owners must know the way.

You need to be bold and careful, and dare to fight and struggle. You can't do this job without some real skills.

(End of this chapter)