Two Copper Coins

The military officer surnamed Chen was named Chen Shou. At first, he had been half-believing and half-doubting the family letter he received, but he was, after all, an old soldier who had marched with the army and lived through several bloody battles. He had long seen the Celestial Masters of Great Zhen and the enemy, so he was even more cautious about such things. Now that he had seen that "Fortune" character, Chen Shou could almost conclude that it was a treasure.

What more was there to say? Chen Shou had only one thought in his heart now: obtain that "Fortune" character. Naturally, he did not dare forget the matters the letter had warned him to heed, but first, he had to make sure that he could secure the treasure when the time came to act.

Quite a few people had gathered before the young man's stall to inspect his goods. There were exquisite carvings, as well as some ornaments. Chen Shou, meanwhile, stepped back into the outer perimeter, where several soldiers who had come with him were joking around.

"This fellow must be mad for money. It's just one Fortune character, and he dares ask for ten taels of gold. That's enough to buy a fine house."

"Exactly, ten coins would be more like it!" "Uh, that calligraphy really does look like the work of a master. Ten coins would be a little too cheap, wouldn't it?"

"Then one hundred coins. Not a single coin more."

Chen Shou walked a few steps closer to them, glanced at the stall, then asked his companions in a low voice.

"How much money do you have? How much can you take out?"

"Huh? Brother Chen, what are you buying?" "What do you want to buy? Didn't bring enough money?"

"Yes. I remembered