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    After the afterglow of the setting sun gradually disappeared on the hills in the west, the caravan also began to camp on a meadow by the roadside. There was a creek nearby. The guys went to fetch water one after another, and washed and drank the mules and horses first. The packs in the caravan  Animals are sometimes more precious than humans. If they are not taken care of well, it may affect the itinerary the next day.

    Tie Heng has already set up his own small tent here, and Xiao Zhuzhu is still sent to help him, busy here and there.  When chasing bandits before, this little guy followed a group of companions and ran a lot, but he didn't even catch a bandit. Naturally, the short knife in his hand had no chance to see blood, but he was very tired.  This made him somewhat annoyed. Coupled with Wu Da Wu Er's incident, his mood was quite low, and he seemed a little afraid around Tie Heng.

    Tie Heng knew very well that Xiao Zhuzhu was frightened by his ruthless killing methods. Although this kind of bloody violence was inflicted on the caravan's enemies, it would inevitably leave a negative impression on everyone's hearts. Normal people would  Instinctively, there is a feeling of alienation and fear, and you will no longer be as close to him as before.  This is not just Xiaozhu, the other boys can also see this emotion in their eyes when they look at Tie Heng.

    " Tie Heng doesn't care about this, and he doesn't care what others think of him.  However, seeing Xiao Zhuzhu's uncomfortable and cautious look, Tie Heng couldn't help but sigh, waved his hand, and asked him to go about his business.

    "Then I'll go see Brother Liu. If Mr. Zhuo needs something, just call me." Xiaozhu said in a low voice and ran towards a large tent not far away.  Brother Liu was the fellow who was caught by the bandits together with Wu Er. He was very skilled in pathfinding and reconnaissance. He usually acted as the eyes of the caravan like Wu Er.  Xiaozhu has a good relationship with him, and this man is also very lucky.  Although he was severely beaten by the bandits, they couldn't care about him in the chaos.  He was also clever and hid among a bunch of rocks. He was later rescued by his companions. He was seriously injured, but his life was not in danger.

    " Tie Heng watched the little pillar quickly get into the tent, and couldn't help but smile to himself.  Then he looked around again. Under the bonfire lit in the middle of the camp, everyone was busy.  Among them, the figure of a girl dressed as a man was the most conspicuous. She was in the middle and commanded everyone.  The tasks assigned to everyone are clear and logical.

    Because Zheng Kui was injured and had to drive for such a long distance, he could no longer hold on and rested in the tent early. At this time, Colgate was in charge of all camping matters for the entire caravan, especially those who were injured.  , someone needs to take care of her, and she has to arrange for people to take turns keeping watch at night, feeding the mules and horses at night, etc. She needs to make arrangements.

    "This girl has the temperament of a leader. She is methodical and calm in doing things. What's even more valuable is that she has experienced such a turmoil. She can still bear the burden without being discouraged" Colgate's performance at this moment attracted a lot of attention.  Tie Heng sincerely admired it, in his opinion.  This girl may still lack some experience, but she has very good potential.  Once she is allowed to fully grow up, she will probably be able to do even better than Zheng Kui.

    As a bystander.  Tie Heng had long noticed that the atmosphere in the caravan was heavy and depressing. After all, the appearance of a traitor among the companions who lived together day and night was the most demoralizing thing.  Moreover, Wu Da also exposed some unfair practices of the trading company. The old guys who had also worked in the trading company for many years could not see anything on the surface, but their enthusiasm for doing things was obviously not as high as before, and their attitude towards those boys was also cold.  There were many people, and two small groups were formed in the caravan.

    Colgate obviously noticed this, but she did not target or favor any party, nor did she reprimand or encourage everyone with words. Instead, as always, she assigned everyone the tasks they were most familiar with, and tried to connect the old guys with the  The boys worked together to reduce the gap between them.

    At the same time, her methodical command, sonorous and powerful words, and calm and confident demeanor all had a very good effect on calming people's hearts, allowing everyone to experience the fear of bandits' robbery, the anger of betrayal by their companions, and the excitement of fighting and chasing.  After the excitement, the fatigue of a day's journey, and the hesitation caused by Zheng Kui's injury, he rediscovered the backbone and maintained the cohesion of unity.

    In this case, if a restless young man were in this position, he would probably criticize and scold the old guys out of resentment and distrust, or behave in a defensive and ostracizing manner, which would inevitably lead to internal conflicts within the caravan.  This creates irreparable rifts that eventually lead to the team's disintegration.  Even if it is handled by someone who is more scheming and tries to appease these old friends, the result may be counterproductive and make the other party suspicious and suspicious of each other.  What Colgate is doing now is nothing special compared to the past. Keeping everyone busy in positions they are familiar with is the best way to stabilize everyone's minds. This is why Tie Heng thinks so highly of her.

    "Actually, she is the most tired of all the people. She had to take care of the entire team just now.She was young, and she was worried that Zheng Kui would be taken care of by those careless boys. She did it all herself, and she was not allowed to have any free time, let alone rest. She has been busy since she started setting up camp.  "Tie Heng couldn't help but feel a sense of pity when he thought of this. "It's good that these gangster boys can take care of themselves, but they don't know how to feel sorry for their eldest sister. It's up to me to cook her a delicious meal.  Reward!  Moreover, Zheng Kui also needs to replenish his energy, and these boys also need a good sleep.  "

    Tie Heng made up his mind and went to the fire head who was responsible for cooking in the caravan.  When he explained the purpose of his visit, the old man, who was quite good at cooking, was still a little stunned. He was obviously incredulous that someone like Tie Heng cooked for everyone by himself.

    Tie Heng didn¡¯t care what he thought. He fetched a large pot, washed it with water, then took out various ingredients from his storage bag and began to manipulate it skillfully.

    By the time Tie Heng had properly processed the ingredients, put them into the big pot one by one and set them on the fire for cooking, the old man had already reported the matter to Colgate, and the girl was surprised and rushed over to find out.

    "Mr. Zhuo, are you making rice porridge?" Colgate opened her eyes wide and saw Tie Heng adding seasonings and a lot of water to the big pot.  She asked as she leaned over and took a look into the pot.  I saw that most of the pot was filled with rice.  There are also many vegetable leaves and diced meat of different colors.

    "It's for making soup, Shibao Qi-tonifying soup. With such a big pot, everyone will have a try of my craftsmanship later." Tie Heng explained with a smile while keeping his hands on it.

    "Oh!" Colgate blinked, a little confused, because she had never heard of this name before, but her bright eyes turned and fell on some unused ingredients aside, her eyes froze slightly.  .

    ¡°Ah, White Dew Drops!¡± Colgate recognized the white rice among the pile of ingredients.  The rice grains left in the small half bag are unusual. Each grain is nearly round and crystal clear, just like the dewdrops on the petals of a flower in the morning. This is also the origin of its name.

    "This, this, this is spiritual rice!" Because there was water in the pot and the steam was steaming, Colgate didn't pay attention at first.  When I saw the remaining half pack of white dew drops, I exclaimed twice, my voice trembling.

    She once followed Zheng Kui to banquets hosted by several large business houses, and she remembered it very clearly.  Several main dishes use this kind of white rice called Bailuzhu, but the quantity is not large and they are all used as ingredients.  She had eaten a few bites at that time, and it was fragrant and glutinous.  And every grain of rice contains a trace of spiritual energy, which can be absorbed very easily.  Eating it in one bite is very beneficial to the body, especially for those who practice martial arts or practice magic.  Colgate also learned from Zheng Kui that this white dew drop is a kind of spiritual rice. The price is quite high, and ordinary people cannot buy it at all. The limited output every year is purchased by those high-level cultivators, such as those big trading houses.  Using them as ingredients is purely for show.  If they could eat this all the time, it would be absolutely impossible.

    "It's white dew beads, spiritual rice, but it's still for eating." Tie Heng didn't expect that it would attract such a big reaction from Colgate. For him, this kind of white dew beads is the lowest grade among spiritual rice. In Youjietang  When he was young, he could eat it every once in a while, and in his storage bag, among the items harvested from the school teachers and Liu Zang, there were a lot of various spiritual rice, spiritual fruits, and spiritual tea.  I have long been accustomed to it, and there will be no other feelings.

    "You" Listening to Tie Heng's calm smile, with a natural indifference in his tone, Colgate opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.  Finally, his eyes fell on the ingredients next to the rice, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Then, then, then these other things"

    "Oh, these!" Tie Heng pointed and introduced to her: "The ones here are the fern leaves and the jade mushrooms, those are the dried fish of the blueback shad, and those diced meats are"

    "Ah!" Colgate just listened to the beginning, and then whispered again. When Tie Heng finished reporting the names of the various ingredients, Colgate had only heard about a small part of them, knowing that they were high-end ingredients and how precious they were.  It is no less than white dew drops and requires special processing techniques before it can be eaten. It is rare even in famous restaurants. As for other ingredients, she has never even heard of them, let alone distinguish them.  Good or bad.  Behind her, the few boys who followed looked confused, obviously not understanding the true value of these ingredients.

    "Zhuo, Mr. Zhuo, this, this is too luxurious, isn't it? Just half a pot of white dew, how much does it cost!" The expression on Colgate's face was very complicated, including shock, excitement, and some heartache.  The look on his face suggested to her that what was cooking in this pot was not food, but golden gold.

    "Ha, let me tell you, it turns out that Xiaozhu's stuttering when he gets excited is something he learned from your cousin." Tie Heng didn't pick up her words.?The topic was joked.

    "No, where is it?" As soon as Colgate said this, she immediately blushed and stamped her feet in embarrassment, while sticking to the topic: "Mr. Zhuo, this is too expensive."

    "Miss Gao, my Ten Treasures Qi-tonifying soup has the effect of calming the mind and strengthening the body. Brother Zheng is injured now, and this soup is very good for him. Xiaozhu and the others, after seeing such a bloody scene today, can't help but be affected.  Frightened, I guess they will have nightmares at night, and their psychology will be affected to some extent in the future. Let them have a good meal, and they will have a peaceful sleep tonight. Do you still think it is a waste of money?" Tie Heng knew very well that this girl most  What did he care about? After saying this, Colgate accepted his kindness.

    The girl dressed in men's clothing did not say any more polite words this time, but silently made a solemn salute to Tie Heng. However, after the salute, her lips slightly pursed, and she muttered in a low voice: "Mr. Zhuo,  You are thoughtful. But you also look down on people. We are not so squeamish. Although we have little experience, we will not be frightened by seeing some dead people and blood."

    "Haha. Okay, okay, I said something wrong, okay?" Tie Heng saw the tomboy in front of him showing a rare daughter-like attitude. He was startled at first, and then laughed.

    Colgate was even more embarrassed by his smile and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. Just as she was about to speak, Zheng Kui's voice came from behind.  "Girl. So you are here. What makes Brother Zhuo so happy?"

    "Uncle!" Colgate turned around and saw Zheng Kui walking towards this direction with the support of Xiao Zhuzhu. She quickly ran over and held his other arm while muttering a few words in a low voice.

    Tie Heng also looked at Zheng Kui. The latter spoke loudly and forcefully just now, and it sounded like he was full of energy. But when Tie Heng heard it, he knew that it was just forced out.  Tie Heng guessed that Zheng Kui was worried about the situation of the caravan.  He was resting in the tent and felt uneasy, so he ran out to see how Colgate was doing. On the surface, he had to pretend that he was not seriously injured.

    "Brother Zhuo, are you lucky again this time?" In comparison.  Zheng Kui, who has rich experience, is also more generous and his cheerful laughter can better bring them closer to each other.  As he spoke, he walked closer and had a look in the pot.  Smelling the fragrance wafting out, he praised again: "Hmm. It smells so good, brother Zhuo. It seems that your cooking skills are comparable to your medical skills. If I had this ability, I would definitely open a medical clinic."  , if you open a restaurant across the street, you don¡¯t have to do this life-and-death business anymore.¡±

    "It's a pity that like Brother Zheng, I'm a restless person. If I really want to buy a restaurant and a medical center and live there for the rest of my life, I won't be able to bear it." Tie Heng also laughed and said.

    The two of them smiled at each other, and then Zheng Kui sat down with Ma Zha. He looked at Tie Heng and said seriously: "To be honest, brother Zhuo, you are really my lucky star. If it weren't for you, we people  I probably have no chance to return to Maozhou, let alone keep these goods. And my two legs. Without the medicine you prescribed yesterday, which eased the pain of the old disease, brother, I would not be able to kill that Chen Da.  Eye, I might suffer more losses at his hands."

    "Brother Zheng, you will have to eat two more bowls later. I cooked this Ten Treasures Qi-tonifying soup according to my own preferences. I don't know if it suits your taste." Tie Heng replied with a smile.

    "Haha, brother, I have never had the chance to taste such food before. Even if you don't tell me, you still have to eat a few more bowls. Otherwise, wouldn't you be letting down my brother's feelings?" Zheng Kui seemed to be in a good mood and in good spirits.  It's also quite high.  Tie Heng turned his gaze and glanced at Colgate, thinking that this girl must have reported the matters she had arranged, and the people in the caravan had calmed down, so Zheng Kui felt relieved and happy, and the pain on his body seemed to  It's all a bit lighter.

    Then Tie Heng continued to look after the fire while chatting with Zheng Kui, while Colgate did not leave, helping Zheng Kui change the dressing on his abdominal injury, and was busy making the external ointment and applying it to the knees of Zheng Kui's legs.  But keep in mind Tie Heng¡¯s instructions not to be interrupted for a day.

    ¡°Brother Zheng, this bag won¡¯t do much for me, so you should keep it for yourself!¡±

    During this period, Tie Heng took the time to return Chen Dayan's storage bag to Zheng Kui. Of course, the contents of the storage bag had been emptied.  Chen Dayan has been a rogue for so many years, robbing homes and businesses, and has accumulated quite a lot of property. Although what is stored in the storage bag may only be part of it, there are enough gold and silver jewelry worth tens of thousands of gold.  As well as money tickets, there are also some weapons and armors that Tie Heng doesn't like.  Tie Heng needed to spend a lot of money to go to Haizhou, so he accepted this windfall without any courtesy. However, the most important thing he had with him was the storage bag, which he got from the teachers and Liu Zang's dozen  The worst storage bags are all mid-grade, and Chen Dayan¡¯s is??There's no comparison at all.  Tie Heng returned it to Zheng Kui. For a small business like theirs, such a storage bag can be of great use.

    Zheng Kui took the storage bag and put it into his arms. He was not curious to ask what was originally contained in the bag. It was as if he did not open the bag to check it at that time. This is the smart thing about this old Jianghu.

    "Wow, what are you cooking? It smells so good!" As the aroma from the pot filled the camp, the guys who had finished the work at hand gathered around.  A few of them had no appetite to eat due to the corpses during the day. At this time, the strange fragrance also whetted their appetites. Their mouths secreted a large amount of saliva uncontrollably, and they swallowed saliva continuously.

    "Well, this sweet taste is getting more and more tempting. I can't help but want to take a spoonful and taste it first." Zheng Kui rubbed his beard under his chin and smacked his lips.

    Colgate next to her was also staring longingly at the steaming big iron pot in front of her, but the number of waiters coming around gradually increased, and the noise and crowds of people made Colgate a little angry and yelled at them: "Don't even bother.  Everyone has a part to play in the noise, let¡¯s disperse now, don¡¯t crowd here and disturb Mr. Zhuo.¡±

    When she was speaking, she noticed that Tie Heng frowned, thinking that the noise caused his displeasure. She was about to say something more, but Tie Heng spoke first.  "Brother Zheng, there is a cavalry team approaching from the south. It is not far from here."

    Zheng Kui and Colgate were stunned when they heard this, and then their expressions changed drastically. The former stood up, waved his hands and shouted: "Everyone be quiet, don't make any sound."

    The guys around him were also shocked and quickly fell silent.  Zheng Kui used his strength to listen attentively. After a few breaths, his face turned even more ugly: "Everyone went to get weapons. A group of people came from the south."

    He shouted and took the lead to walk to the south side of the camp, and the others immediately followed suit.  Colgate grabbed Xiaozhu, who was about to run to get the weapon, and asked him to lead a few lightly wounded people to take care of those more seriously injured companions.  Xiaozhu was naturally unwilling, but under Colgate's stern gaze, he had to obey his cousin's arrangement.

    Tie Heng looked at them as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and many of them showed panic expressions. He knew that Zheng Kui and others were frightened after experiencing the turmoil during the day, otherwise the reaction would not have been so intense.  You must know that on this trade route traveled by smugglers, caravans came and went very frequently, and many even traveled overnight. Under normal circumstances, Zheng Kui and the others would never be so nervous and alert.

    Although Tie Heng was not sure where the horse team came from, he judged from the steady sound of horse hooves that they were not menacing thieves, so he did not pay too much attention.  Just reduce the amount of firewood in the campfire and let the ten treasure soup in the pot simmer slowly.  Then he also came to the south side of the camp, stood beside Zheng Kui, and looked into the distance.  (To be continued)
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