A daily intelligence report; in chaotic times and famine years, grain is plentiful.

Salt was a hard currency. In those days, salt prices soared, and government-supplied salt was both expensive and scarce, making it unaffordable for ordinary people. Many people resorted to buying smuggled salt.

According to information Chen Mo had previously obtained from the system, there was an unmined salt well.

I just felt that the risk of mining privately was too high, and I didn't have the tools, so I hadn't done it.

It's amazing that we can still run into smuggled salt dealers; it's a good opportunity to find out what's going on.

"How much is your salt?"

Chen Mo asked calmly.

"One hundred coins per pound is already a great deal. Official salt costs two hundred coins per pound. My salt is even better than official salt, so it's definitely a bargain."

The salt smuggler spoke while glancing around from time to time.

His actions and demeanor also revealed that he was indeed a salt smuggler.

"Let me see the goods first."

Chen Mo nodded slightly.

We're almost out of salt at home, so it's a good time to buy some now.

The vendor nervously glanced around to make sure no one was watching before putting down the basket on his back, taking out a bag, and opening it to find it full of salt grains, which indeed looked no different from official salt.

Chen Mo pinched a little bit, put it in his mouth and tasted it.

This salty flavor isn't very bitter, and the taste is indeed very similar to that of official salt. The quality is indeed good, and the price is half the price.

"I want two jin."

Chen Mo said.

The vendor smiled, quickly weighed out two jin of salt, wrapped it in oil paper, and handed it to Chen Mo.

"Aren't you afraid the authorities will find out about these smuggled salts?"

After paying, Chen Mo casually asked...

Upon hearing this, the trafficker's expression changed, and he looked at Chen Mo warily again.

"Brother, why are you asking this? Just buy salt, don't meddle in other people's business."

The young vendor seemed a little nervous and began packing his things.

The government has been cracking down hard on smuggled salt lately. If you're spotted by spies from nearby government offices, you could end up in jail.

"Don't be nervous, bro, I'm just asking out of curiosity."

Chen Mo smiled faintly.

The vendor ignored him and was about to leave with his basket on his back.

"Do you want to do more business? There are more than 80 households in my village, and I heard that everyone is short of salt. Do you want to go to the village to sell it?"

Chen Mo followed slowly behind the trafficker.

Upon hearing this, the salt smuggler's eyes suddenly lit up, and the tension on his face lessened.

"More than eighty households? Really?"

The vendor stopped.

"Of course it's true," Chen Mo nodded. "I'm just curious where you got this salt from. If the supply is stable, I can buy more."

He wanted to find the supply channels behind this smuggler. If he could really establish a connection, he would have a market for his own salt wells in the future.

"Don't ask about the source of the goods. I'm only responsible for selling salt; I know nothing else."

The trafficker shook his head, neither revealing nor confirming anything.

Chen Mo could tell that the other party was just a minor figure in charge of distribution. If he asked any more questions, the other party might suspect that he was a government official.

"If you want to do more business, you can come to Lingtou Village in the east to find me."

Seeing that the other party was so cautious, Chen Mo didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

The vendor watched Chen Mo's retreating figure and silently did some calculations in his mind.

If the business with more than eighty households succeeds, he can earn a lot of money.

He had heard of Lingtou Village, but it was just a poor village...

Sunset.

As darkness fell, the sky gradually darkened.

When Chen Mo returned, the first batch of bricks delivered by the brick kiln was also delivered to Chen Mo's home.

The construction of the new house has just started. Hiring two more craftsmen from the village might speed up the process.

Now Chen Mo has to coordinate production and other affairs in the village, so he can't do many things himself.

After a busy day, I can finally fall into a deep sleep.

The next day.

[Daily information has been updated. Please select:]

[1. Three miles outside Shannan Town, there are ten acres of abandoned paddy fields. The original owner has fled, and the land is still fertile (the ownership of the land is disputed).]

【Part Two: On the north slope of Black Wind Ridge, another group of wild rabbits has appeared, about twenty in total (medium difficulty to catch)】

[Three: Deep in the West Valley, there is a wild horse that escaped from a bandit camp (the horse is untamed and difficult to obtain)]

Chen Mo stared at the information flashing before his eyes, caught in a dilemma.

All three pieces of information seem to be of some importance.

Those ten acres of paddy fields are indeed very important, but they are too far from the village, and the village already has enough reclaimed wasteland. Sending people to the town would be troublesome.

Although the wild rabbits could provide some meat, Chen Mo had plenty of food in his hands and wasn't in a hurry to use it.

That spirited horse made Chen Mo even more present.

In these chaotic times, horses are extremely rare.

Whether it's for transporting grain on the road or dealing with emergencies, having a horse can save a lot of time.

Previously, Chen Mo had traveled all over Beicheng and Shannan but had not been able to buy any horses. Now that this information had come to his door, even if it was said that these wild horses were difficult to tame, Chen Mo might as well give it a try.

"Option Three!"

Chen Mo made up his mind.

A moment later, the location of that spirited horse appeared in his mind.

West Valley is quite far from the village, and it will take a lot of time to walk there. Moreover, it requires taming horses, and Chen Mo doesn't have much experience with this, so he can't rush it.

He got up, ate breakfast, and then hurriedly went out.

As soon as it was light, the able-bodied men in the village had already gathered at the village entrance, waiting to be assigned tasks for the day.

Currently, land reclamation and village construction require manpower, and even many elderly people, women, and children have come to help.

That morning, Chen Mo couldn't leave the village, so he decided to go find the horse in a couple of days.

After assigning tasks, Chen Mo stood at the village entrance and prepared to build the village with the villagers.

time flies.

While everyone was busy, a young man carrying a basket on his back suddenly walked towards the village entrance.

The appearance of this unfamiliar face immediately attracted the attention of those around him.

The young man approached and asked, "Fellow villagers, anyone want to buy salt? It's much cheaper than government-issued salt, and the quality is absolutely top-notch!"

Upon hearing this, the busy villagers turned around, their faces showing a hint of confusion.

Why would a smuggler of salt come to this small village?

Most of the people present had long since run out of salt at home, and they didn't even dare to use much of it on ordinary days.

"How much?"

Someone couldn't help but ask.

"One hundred coins per pound!"

The vendor quickly replied.

"So expensive..."

The crowd began to discuss it.

"Can you make it cheaper?"

These villagers didn't have much spare money, and it was only recently, after following Chen Mo, that they were able to eat their fill every day.

"Fellow villagers, this is already the lowest price. Even government-issued salt costs two hundred coins per pound. I'm losing money."

The vendor said with a wry smile.

The villagers remained silent, and no one stepped forward to buy.

Seeing this, the young vendor's smile gradually disappeared.

I've walked for most of the day to get here. Am I going to come up empty-handed?

"That man said yesterday that eighty households in the village needed salt. Turns out he was just lying to me?"

He sighed in disappointment and prepared to turn and leave.

"etc."

At that moment, someone suddenly spoke up.