Chapter 28 Entering the town
Bai Chen was silent for a while, and looked at each other, and changed the topic:
"Are you still accepting foreign wilderness wanderers?"
Tian Erhe followed her gaze and looked at a dilapidated tent.
"No more." He sighed without any concealment, "The fields are almost out of the way."
Speaking of this, he smiled as if he was self-deprecating:
"It is a guy like me who is prone to soft-heartedness that I can't stand others suffering. If you think you can, try to help. The rest of the town is actually not very willing. After all, the terrain here is special and it is impossible to open up new fields. The total harvest is limited. With more people, everyone can get less.
"In the past, I could use the population but not enough land to suppress them. Now, we are all growing mushrooms in the woodland behind. Haha, anyway, I am old and my health is getting worse and worse than back then. I shouldn't have the chance to go out again. If I can't see it, I won't be soft-hearted."
Bai Chen couldn't help but reply:
"Don't you always mention that you are old. Isn't this quite energetic?"
"Okay, okay." Tian Erhe turned his furry hat on his head and smiled, "There are really good things in the ruins of the old world city. Before, Lao Man and Xiao Niu found a book called "Mushroom Planting and Cultivation Techniques". Following it, you can really make things come out."
Bai Chen smiled a little:
“The mushrooms are good, they are delicious.”
She paused and said:
"I can't promise anything. I can only say that if I have the opportunity in the future, I can sell you some high-yield grain seeds and things to supplement the fertility of the fields."
Tian Erhe's eyes lit up:
"That's good!"
While talking, the two of them passed through the square to the three buildings with the shape of "pin".
On the right side of the small square made of cement, in front of the horizontal public toilet, there was an open space, and five or six dilapidated cars were parked on the open space.
There are milky white cars, aluminum small trucks, tall trucks, minibuses with more than a dozen people, and electric vehicles with unique shapes...
In addition to these, there are also many three-wheeled and two-wheeled cars next to them. Some rely on electricity, some require fuel, and some rely purely on manpower.
There is a large shed here, covering all the vehicles.
On the left side of the shed, there are three bungalows side by side, with certain openings inside, and various spare parts are placed in different categories.
Some of them are damaged, some look very old, some are well maintained, and some are mixed with shriveled basketball and football.
"See if there is anything you need." Tian Erhe pointed to the three bungalows, "all of which were demolished from the ruins of the city."
Bai Chen didn't say anything anymore, and entered the bungalow that served as a warehouse and walked around.
Then, she pointed out several things in succession:
"It, it, and it..."
Tian Erhe nodded indifferently and said:
"no problem.
"Bai Yatou, what are you going to exchange for?"
Although he is the mayor, he is not qualified to give away the town's items for free.
Of course, with his authority and the respect of his town, no one would object to this, but for decades, Tian Erhe had never violated his principles.
This is one of the reasons why he is so respected.
Bai Chen subconsciously replied:
"food?"
Tian Erhe recalled and said:
“Not for now.
"Although the weather has been a bit abnormal this year and the harvest is not very good, it has only reduced production by 20%. With the balance of the previous three years, it is still no problem to spend this winter.
"If you can get a few pigs and a few cows, I will not only welcome you with my hands and feet, but also give you something to you! But I think this should be unlikely, right?"
What Shuiwei Town lacks most is meat, which can only be supplemented by dispatching teams to hunt - free-range chickens, ducks, and geese. When human food is not enough, the quantity will never increase, and it will be wiped out by diseases from time to time.
Bai Chen said "Yeah":
"How do you look at my motorcycle?
"You should be able to find supplies for fuel."
"There is a city ruin, and there is still a lot of oil left in the oil depot." Tian Erhe laughed like an old fox, "What else can be exchanged for? What can this motorcycle be used to us besides looking good? How many people can it carry at a time?"
Bai Chen said with preparation:
"A light machine gun, which uses 7.92mm bullets..."
She described in detail the parameters such as the length of the bullet.
"Light machine gun?" Tian Erhe's wrinkled face seemed to be shiny. "This is a powerful weapon to guard the town. We also have some of this type of bullet."
Without waiting for Bai Chen to respond, he clapped his hands and said:
"It's just a deal!"
"Okay, but I have to go back and discuss with them first." Bai Chen agreed without saying a word, although she had communicated with Jiang Baimian before and had enough negotiation power - for them, the light machine gun not only couldn't be used, but also occupied space.
Tian Erhe looked up at the sky, frowned slightly, and thought for a moment:
"It's going to rain soon, it's getting late, it's not suitable to continue to move in the wilderness, well... you can bring your companions here and rest for a night without removing your weapons.
"I believe that the companions you can recognize will not be too bad."
Bai Chen looked at Tian Erhe with a little confusion, then looked up at the dark clouds gradually surging from the sky.
"I'll ask their opinions first." Bai Chen responded.
Tian Erhe did not blame Bai Chen for his hesitation, but just smiled:
"Go quickly, it will rain slowly."
Bai Chen immediately walked out of Shuiwei Town, got the gun back, rode on a motorcycle, and returned to Jiang Baimian. Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong were where he was, and explained the details of the transaction, Hotan Erhe's kindness.
"Team leader, what do you think?" Bai Chen leaned on the heavy motorcycle, waiting for Jiang Baimian to make a decision.
Jiang Baimian did not mention the possibility that the people in Tianerhe or Shuiwei Town would be hiding evil intentions, and asked with great interest:
"That mayor Tian is seventy-seven?
“Having experienced the destruction of the old world?”
Bai Chen nodded without hesitation:
"Yes, that's certain. He has been saying this for so many years, and often recalling what happened.
"A lie may last for a long time, but it will definitely bring benefits, and he has never deceived anything with this identity."
Jiang Baimian turned his head and looked at Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong:
"Then go."
"Team leader, is this a bit dangerous? Haven't you said that many wilderness wanderers may become wilderness robbers at any time?" Long Yuehong did not hide his worries.
Jiang Baimian immediately smiled:
"Wow, can you still remember this?
"Yes, having concerns in this regard means you have made progress, but with our firepower, as long as they are prepared, they dare not do anything. If they want to eat us, they have to pay thirty or fifty lives. Now there is more than a month before winter, and even if they actually don't have much food, they will not be willing to pay such a big price. Is it our danger, or the beasts in the wilderness dangerous?
"Well, in winter, when people are about to starve to death, they can't take care of so much.
"Besides, the environment in the settlements is limited and the range is not large. For us with few people and elite people, it is a more favorable terrain."
While speaking, Jiang Baimian glanced at Shang Jianyao with a smile.
Shang Jianyao immediately turned his head, looked at Long Yuehong, and asked seriously:
"Did you forget what group we are? Have you forgotten what our responsibilities are?"
"Old, old research team, old world destruction investigation team..." Long Yuehong was not stupid either, and instantly understood what the two questions Jiang Baimian asked Bai Chen before meant, "Team leader, are you trying to find clues from Mayor Tian?"
"There may not be any clues. Mayor Tian was definitely not very old at that time, but since he met, he had to ask any questions." Jiang Baimian turned his head, looked at Bai Chen, and said with a clear smile, "If you think you can trust the people in Shuiwei Town, then you can believe, I believe you."
Bai Chen's eyes drooped slightly, and he said silently for a moment:
“You can go.”
"Set out!" Jiang Baimian retracted back into the driver's seat and started the jeep.
Under Bai Chen's guidance, they went deep into the swamp and slowly moved forward in the maze of almost indistinguishable roads.
Before the sky was completely gloomy, they arrived at Shuiwei Town.
This time, with Tian Erhe's order, the members of the town guard guards no longer asked them to hand over their weapons, but led them into the gate and immediately turned right after they entered, and parked outside a wooden shed at the corner of the wall.
"You can sleep in the shed tonight. It's not a bad thing to get a shower." Tian Erhe briefly replied, "Don't make a bonfire. I'll ask you to bring a stove to you and give you some charcoal. Even if the deal comes with this deal, our people will patrol and guard around, and I believe you can understand."
Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong were looking at the internal scenes of Shuiwei Town curiously, while Jiang Baimian was not surprised and responded to Tian Erhe with a smile:
“Understand understanding!
"Master, I wonder if I can invite you to have supper together?"
While speaking, she took out a pre-prepared canned braised beef and a browned and black leaf cigarette.
Tian Erhe's eyes were constantly and wrinkles on his face continued to unfold:
“This is all good stuff!
"What? What's the matter? What else do you want to trade?"
Jiang Baimian smiled and said:
"If you want to hear stories from the old world, you know, knowledge equals wealth."
"Trade is done!" Tian Erhe smiled happily.
He quickly turned his head and ordered the guards next to him:
"Puppy, hurry up, bring my stove! Hurry!"
The guard of the nickname Gouzi dared not blame the mayor, and quickly ran to the three buildings with a font shape.
At this time, the sky became darker and darker, and the people working in the fields in the rear of Shuiwei Town returned one after another, and the same was true for the nearby hunting teams.
The whole town suddenly became lively, and a pair of curious eyes turned to the corner where the jeep was parked.
Chapter completed!