Xu Kuang nodded excitedly. Now the food is finally available. As for the issue of spring, there is no need to worry. The price of food will be reduced in the spring. We will think of a solution then.

And Xu Kuang is not worried about the remaining food. He has a self-ringing clock and can make one in a day. As long as he sells one, he can solve the food problem.

…

After dinner, Xu Kuang said to Wayne:

"Uncle, forgive me, my territory is in troubled times and cannot live without people. I have to rush back overnight. I'm sorry."

Wayne smiled and nodded, and said to Xu Kuang:

"That's fine, but I have a few words to remind you that you should be kind to the people of the territory. Look at me, the territory has an income of several thousand gold coins every year, all thanks to these people, but you can't treat them as

You are raising sons and daughters. If you give them food this year, will you give them back next year? Only this time, they will understand your character. It will still be a troublesome thing to change it...".

"My uncle's teachings should be remembered by my nephew. But uncle, you can rest assured that I am not letting them eat for free. I asked them to build rivers and build fortresses for me, and then I will give them food."

Wayne was stunned for a moment, then sighed, and said to Xu Kuang:

"I have also heard about the matter between you and Victor. I sent him a letter asking him to give you a few years of grace. This guy accepted my gift, sent my people back, and turned around to ask you for the account.

Wow, it’s really abominable, do you really think I don’t have enough soldiers in my territory?!”.

When Xu Kuang heard this, he couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart. He could feel Wayne's concern for him. This concern made him a little at a loss. After all, Wayne was still a stranger to him. He said to Wayne:

"Thank you for your concern, uncle. I don't take the little Victor seriously yet, but I have something to discuss with my uncle. I wonder if he can agree?"

Wayne looked at Xu Kuang in astonishment and asked:

"whats the matter?".

"You help me sell the chime bell. After excluding the cost of 20 gold coins, how about we split the rest 50/50?"

Wayne thought Xu Kuang was being polite to him, but then he thought about it, Xu Kuang's territory was in dire need, and he really didn't have that much free time to sell chimes, so he agreed immediately.

"Okay, I'll help you sell it, but the 50-50 split is unreasonable. I'm just pretending. 50% is not appropriate. Give me 10% and that's enough."

Xu Kuang's face became serious and he said to Wayne:

"Uncle, you are embarrassing my nephew. You have a great reputation, know more noble people, and sell for a higher price than me. If I work with you, even if it only costs 50%, I will make more than selling by myself."

, what do you think? Well, don’t refuse, I still have many things to trouble you with in the future...".

After hearing this, Wayne had no choice but to nod his head and smiled at Xu Kuang:

"Okay, I'll save the remaining four percent for you."

Of course, only Wayne himself knows why he helped Xu Kuang save money.

When Xu Kuang heard this, he stopped talking nonsense, stood up, saluted, turned and left.

…

Hathaway looked at Xu Kuang's back and turned around after a long time.

As soon as she turned around, she saw Wayne's smiling face, and her pretty face turned red.

"Father, what are you doing?"

"My dear daughter, what are you looking at?".

Hathaway smiled and said:

"Tell me, this Xu Kuang, what kind of head does he have, and how did he come up with the idea of ​​ringing a bell?".

Wayne smiled and said:

"The key is not the self-ringing bells, but the selling of self-ringing bells. He wants to cooperate with me, and I'm afraid it's not a temporary move."

"Why?".

"He didn't bring me a meeting gift, and my face is not worth 50% of the profit. Doesn't the extra profit clearly show that it is a meeting gift for me?".

Hathaway nodded thoughtfully.

…

"You have met the requirements for breakthrough. Do you want to break through?".

"No breakthrough.".

Xu Kuang felt that it was not safe in the wild, so he chose not to break through.

On the evening of the next day, Xu Kuang returned to Moguling with more than 50,000 kilograms of grain and dozens of mules, having forgotten about the breakthrough.

York had already led people to build several large granaries. This was Xu Kuang's instruction. He deliberately placed the large granaries where everyone could see them, so that when everyone saw the grain, they would feel at ease.

After Xu Kuang handed the grain to York, he asked him to strengthen his vigilance and left directly.

He found Ryan and said to Ryan:

"Grandpa Ryan, after thinking about it, I think we still can't let down our guard. I think we need to find a few smarter people to keep an eye on Orange Town."

Ryan smiled and said:

"Don't worry, young master. I have already sent twelve people there, but I made my own decision and promised to give each of them one hundred catties of buckwheat noodles per month. I hope the young master will not blame...".

Xu Kuang laughed and said:

"Sure enough, I don't think as comprehensively as you do. From now on, you can just make the decision on this kind of thing. Just ask Jenny to check it in the book when the food is distributed."

Ryan's old wrinkles once again had a slight arc.

"By the way, I'm going to visit the poor mines in the northeast corner during this period. You have to worry about the territory. If the river channel is dug, please remember to have someone give me a message."

"Master, please bring a few more people with you. I heard that there have been some mine thieves there recently."

Xu Kuang smiled and nodded. There was a dark pistol lying in his arms, which he signed out yesterday.

"May 4th Type Pistol:

Caliber:7.62mm

Initial velocity:420m/s

Range:50m

Ammunition capacity: 8 rounds."

With such a big Black Star pistol on his body, he couldn't say that he wasn't worried about his own safety at all, but he was also reassured. This thing was more than enough to deal with some thieves who stole the mines.

Xu Kuang found Jenny again, and after explaining everything in a lengthy manner, he took twenty strong men with him to the mine.

An hour later, Xu Kuang led everyone to the mine. As soon as they approached, they heard the sounds of clanging and enthusiastic chanting inside.

Xu Kuang:......

Those twenty men:...

Who is the thief?

Xu Kuang waved his hand, and the men took off their long bows and quietly walked toward the higher point.
Chapter completed!