After listening to Zhang Changwu's account, Ling Yi couldn't help but ask, "That person, could it be Black Whirlwind Li Kui?"
Zhang Changwu had no idea who Li Kui was, and shook his head, saying, "I don't know, but brother, there's something fishy about this. That brute was probably deliberately lured here."
Ling Yi nodded and sneered, "Brother, I will remember this and will definitely avenge you."
"However, this incident has served as a reminder to me. Our manor is just starting out, and before we make a name for ourselves, we will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of many. I am not afraid, but the people in the manor may be implicated and harmed by others. Go and summon Adviser Zheng to the storeroom to wait for me."
Zhang Changwu clasped his hands in a fist salute and walked out.
Ling Yi Sister Pan said, "You can eat first, don't wait for me. I might be very busy during this time. If you're Bored, you can read a novel to pass the time. When you come back tonight, I'll watch your treasure for you."
Sister Pan blushed instantly, gave him a coquettish glare, and said softly, "Husband, are you already so eager to do something naughty?"
Ling Yi pursed his lips, wanting to say, "Girl, you're overthinking it. The 'treasure' I'm talking about is a real treasure, not the kind you're thinking of."
But seeing Sister Pan's current appearance, Ling Yi thought to himself, "What a vixen! If it weren't for something..."
Stepping out of the room, a gust of cold wind sobered Ling Yi up considerably.
It's said that even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. He doesn't know about other heroes, but he certainly can't resist Sister Pan.
The saying "a hero's grave in a gentle embrace" is not just a figure of speech.
Sister Pan has a terrible reputation in many film and television works, but if you actually met her in person, how many people could stand it?
Ling Yi had seen many beautiful women from all over the world, but only this Sister Pan truly moved him so deeply. Ling Yi could feel a pure Gravity from her.
A rider gallops through the dust, bringing a smile to the imperial concubine's face; none know it's lychees that have arrived... He played with the feudal lords by lighting beacon fires, all to win a beauty's smile... The spring night is fleeting, the sun rises high, and from then on, the emperor no longer holds morning court...
This kind of purity was something even the emperor couldn't resist, and Ling Yi certainly couldn't resist it either.
When Ling Yi arrived at the warehouse, Zhang Changwu and Adviser Zheng were already waiting there.
"You two wait outside," Ling Yi said to the two of them, then went directly into the huge warehouse that had just been assembled that day without explaining.
Ling Yi Ling Yi already decided what to exchange for. He originally wanted to exchange for a bulletproof vest, but unfortunately, it wasn't available.
There are no legitimate weapons or equipment here.
But Ling Yi discovered something much better suited to the current situation.
Antique-style full chainmail—in later generations, this thing would just be a decorative art piece, but in ancient times, it was a real treasure.
In addition to a watermelon knife and a wooden Zhuge crossbow toy, this was what Ling Yi prepared for Zhang Changwu and the others.
Especially this Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, although it is just a toy, it truly replicates the principle of the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow. Once Zhang Changwu and his team manage to assemble it, its destructive power will be absolutely astonishing.
After West City was prepared, Ling Yi let the two in.
Zhang Changwu was somewhat better off, having developed a certain immunity to Ling Yi's miraculous abilities.
But Adviser Zheng was genuinely frightened. You see, he had come to check the warehouse before dinner, and there was nothing there at the time.
"With these weapons and armor, let alone bandits, we'd dare to charge into Yanggu County," Zhang Changwu said excitedly.
" Constable Wu, the imperial court has strict controls on privately made weapons and armor. This precious sword might still be usable, but this armor, I'm afraid, cannot be worn outside. It's an item that could get you beheaded," said Adviser Zheng, frowning.
Zhang Changwu instantly realized what was happening, and said with a wry smile, "Yes, brother, we can't use this armor. If someone reports it, they might label Wu Family Manor as a rebel army, which would be a real problem."
Ling Yi shook his head, saying nonchalantly, "Why do you think I chose to build the Wu Family Manor in Jingyang Ridge, a lawless area?"
Adviser Zheng and Zhang Changwu were stunned. They looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.
"Brother, you don't mean to..." Zhang Changwu asked cautiously.
"It's not what you think. How corrupt the court is, how incompetent the emperor is—that's not something I Wu Da, should worry about. I just want all the people in the world to have enough to eat and for their lives to improve."
"I chose this location simply to avoid trouble."
When Ling Yi said this, he grabbed a watermelon knife and waved it a few times before saying, "You should know that once my goods are circulated, they will be coveted by others. At that time, those so-called green forest heroes and ruthless gangsters will probably regard our Wujiazhuang as a piece of fat."
"Surrounded by mountains on three sides with only one entrance, this place is a well-defended and difficult-to-attack location. Those who want to take over my Wu Family Manor will have to be strong."
Ling Yi picked up the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, demonstrated it in front of the two men, and then handed it to Adviser Zheng.
"Could this be... the Zhuge Repeating Crossbow?" Adviser Zheng asked, his hands trembling.
"Can it be replicated?" Ling Yi asked.
"We have the items readily available, so it shouldn't be a problem. The only issue is maintaining secrecy."
"You can come up with a plan to maintain secrecy. As for the armor and weapons, feel free to use them. With me here, even if the imperial army arrives, I can ensure the Wuyang of the Wu Family Manor."
Since Ling Yi said so, they naturally didn't say anything more.
In reality, they knew very well that even without these weapons and armor, Wu Family Manor would be targeted by the imperial court sooner or later. Not to mention anything else, the large-scale sale of those two hundred Dami ' worth of rice would affect the interests of many people.
It should be noted that many of these transactions were controlled by the Yuan Dynasty in the imperial court.
" Brother Zhang, find some Ling Yi people and train them in driving skills. I want to set up a heavy truck fleet specifically for transporting goods for our business. If we encounter a situation like today again, dozens of heavy trucks running us over will surely be able to stop anything."
Zhang Changwu's eyes lit up. Today's scene had shown him the power of heavy trucks. If there were dozens of heavy trucks, just imagine the momentum; even a thousand troops would dare to charge.
"Okay, don't worry, brother!"
In the following period, Wu Family Manor continued to receive people from Yanggu County while simultaneously undertaking large-scale construction. At the same time, the first batch of goods from the Wu Family Manor also began to be sold outside the village.
Half a month later, Wu Family Manor's reputation had spread far and wide throughout the surrounding area.
Wu Family Manor Dami is not only delicious, but also extremely cheap, even cheaper than the bran rice they usually buy.
The people of Yanggu County were the first to benefit. In just half a month, almost all the people in Yanggu County were able to eat Dami and steamed buns at every meal.
The stoves and coal produced in the Wu Family Manor finally freed the people from the cold.
The appearance of various novel items, such as solar water heaters, wind turbines, electric lights, container-style asbestos houses, and plastic greenhouses, has made the entire Wu Family Manor bustling with excitement.
At the same time, with the emergence of heavy truck fleets, Wu Family Manor's goods began to appear in more distant places.
In the Lion Tower of Yanggu County, County Commandant Su and local gentry were drinking together.
In reality, everyone understood that the purpose of the gathering of these people by County Commandant Su today was singular: Wu Family Manor.
"Gentlemen, after several rounds of drinks and dishes, it is imperative that a plan be reached regarding the affairs of the Wu Family Manor. I, Su, will get straight to the point."
County Commandant Su stood up with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "The business of the Wu Family Manor must be under our control, and Wu Dalang must be eliminated as well."
"In just Half Moon, a third of the people in Yanggu County have left. It goes without saying where they went. If this continues, I'm afraid Yanggu County will be under the control of the Wu family."
"To put it mildly, Wu Da was a bandit who ruled the mountains; to put it more seriously, he was a rebel."
"But this matter must not alarm the imperial court, otherwise, we fear we won't even get a sip of soup."
"Therefore, we have no choice but to send our own people to deal with the Wu Family Manor."
At this moment, a slightly plump middle-aged man said, "Master Su, you make it sound so easy, but Wu Da is not someone to be trifled with. I believe everyone knows the story of Wu Dalang uprooting the willow tree; even a hundred or so ordinary soldiers probably couldn't get close to him."
"Moreover, the people of Yanggu County have all benefited from the Wu Family Manor. If we attack rashly, Wu Da will probably know before our soldiers even leave the county. Not to mention, once those motorized vehicles start charging forward, no matter how many people we have, we won't be able to stop them."
This man was the Zhang Family family in Yanggu County, and Sister Pan was originally his family's maid.
Human Dao else said, "That Wu Da is quite extraordinary. I sent some local thugs to investigate, but it was of no use at all. The source of those goods is extremely secretive. They empty the warehouse during the day and fill it up again at night."
" Master Ximen, are you telling a story? How could such a large quantity of goods go Silk? Perhaps you already know the way and want to keep it all for yourself?"
Master Ximen is naturally Ximen Qing, but because Ling Yi left Yanggu County early on, Master Ximen doesn't have many scenes; he has only just appeared.
" Boss Ma, stop with the Yin and Yang. I, Ximen Qing, speak the truth. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to Probe yourself. The Wu Family Manor doesn't prevent outsiders from entering; as long as they don't go near the warehouse, they can walk freely."
"According to my men, there's a communal canteen in the Wu Family Manor that provides three meals a day, free of charge. Do you know what kind of food they serve?"
Before anyone could answer, Ximen Qing continued, "Chicken, duck, fish, and meat are all available, along with steamed buns and dumplings. Eat as much as you like, but you can't take anything away, though there's no limit to the amount you can take."
"Tsk tsk, even our current food can't compare to theirs. Tell me, if you were ordinary people, would you go to the Wu Family Manor?"
Everyone fell silent. Ling Yi's actions were too shocking for this era. No matter how they tried to imagine it, they couldn't understand why Ling Yi would do such a thing.
"Moreover, you'll probably never guess what weapons the guards of the Wu Family Manor use or what kind of armor they wear."
Ximen Qing took a sip of wine and said with extreme envy, "Those are full-body chainmails made of fine iron! The precious swords they use can easily cut through ordinary broadswords. Each set is worth more than a thousand taels of gold. Even the royal Imperial Guard probably don't have such extravagance."
"But with such equipment, the Wu Family Manor must have hundreds of sets. Attacking the Wu Family Manor? With the limited strength of Yanggu County, even if all our guards were gathered together, we probably wouldn't be enough to withstand their slaughter."
"Moreover, if the battle fails and we anger Wu Da, he'll send dozens of machine guns over. Yanggu County might really be in Wu's hands now."
Everyone present gasped in shock.
"If what you say is true, then we can't touch Wu Family Manor?"
"I'm afraid the only solution is to mobilize the imperial army!"
"Then we won't get any benefits at all."
Just then, County Commandant Su laughed and said, "Gentlemen, we naturally intend to take over Wu Family Manor. The strength of Yanggu County alone is certainly not enough. However, we are not the only ones who want to take over Yanggu County."
At this point, County Commandant Su clapped his hands three times.
A middle-aged scholar, waving a feather fan, lifted the curtain and walked in.
" Wu Yong, the strategist of Mount Liang Marsh, greets you all!"