Traveling through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a story of survival in troubled tim

"Suzhi, if you have something to say, just say it nicely..."

Su An did not ridicule him this time. Although his words were a bit inappropriate, he was telling the truth after all.

“Of course, since our clan leader is back, we have to make some careful plans. We don’t want to be beaten again, although Li Xiong looks like a human being compared to his ancestors and has done some human things.

But no one knows if he will one day become a beast and pick up a butcher knife to attack the people of Shu. After all, this has happened to them many times over the years."

Although Su Zhi is unreliable in the family and is fearless and domineering in the Du family, he has never bullied the weak and has even generously helped them.

Otherwise, Su Zhi would not have been able to occupy one of the elder positions, and it was not because of the connivance of the clan members.

It is said that money can move people's hearts, and people who take things from others will be grateful. The Sixth Elder has a bad reputation among the upper echelons of the tribe, but his reputation among other people is completely the opposite.

But it was obvious that he had not expected Su Zhi to have such thoughts.

Su An asked, "Su Zhi, calm down."

"Hmph, I'm telling the truth!" Su Zhi obviously realized that he had just been too reckless.

Of course, it is obviously unrealistic to expect him to say something soft, so I followed old man Su An's words and took advantage of the situation to get out of the situation.

"Sixth Uncle, these past few years of turmoil have been difficult for everyone. I wonder how much hardship you have endured to stay safe and secure.

We are just taking precautions. If it is convenient for you, uncle, and you have any connections, please help us connect with them!"

"Since Miss Shu has spoken, I will definitely get this done for you.

But Shu girl, it’s okay if you have a small amount of food, but if you have too much and someone finds out, it will definitely be unsafe.

It would be inappropriate if our Du family's place attracts the attention of those with ulterior motives."

Speaking of this, I also think of the ironware. Where can he get it? He has money and connections, but the iron is under strict control now, so he can't touch it.

It is not something he can get involved in.

But even though we can't get it, there is a way.

Su Zhigao said mysteriously, "Although I can't get this iron from anyone else, but..."

Having said this, he looked at everyone present. Apart from the strong man, there were only Suan and Wenshu.

Wen Shu is now on the same boat with them, sharing the same fate, but that...

Su Zhi's eyes were so naked that she almost pointed at the warrior and said, "I just don't trust him as an outsider."

Seeing that Sixth Uncle was holding a grudge like this, Uncle did not bother with the little episode just now, and comforted him, "Sixth Uncle, Uncle Kang is one of us, don't worry."

The Uncle Kang that Wenshu mentioned, that is, Kang Wu, is in charge of the Du family's private army. He usually manages the troops under him and has never stopped training over the years.

Of course, he did not have the right to mobilize. The previous mobilization and arrangement matters were in the hands of his second uncle Su'an. Since Wen Shu became the new clan leader, the right to mobilize these private soldiers would naturally fall into her hands.

There is no need to rush this matter, we can take it slowly later. The Hui people in Wukang also did this this time.

The Sixth Elder thought for a moment and said, "Although I don't have any way to get this iron, after all, it is something that is well guarded no matter where it is."

He paused, lowered his voice, looked outside the yard to see if anyone was approaching, and whispered, "I know where there's a mine..."

"mine…"

"Iron ore, are you sure?"

Su An's voice suddenly rose, and he could no longer remain calm. He turned to look at Su Zhi, looking at his face seriously for confirmation.

When Kang Wu, who was standing by, heard this, he was much more excited than Su An. He practiced martial arts and usually trained his private soldiers. A few years ago, the nearby village wanted to attack them and annex them, even though they had more people and were well-trained.

They counterattacked and wiped out the enemy, but they suffered heavy losses. The first reason was that they were short of weapons.

It is just as the Sixth Elder said, as long as we have the iron ore, we won’t have to worry about anything else when the time comes.

If each of his men had a suitable weapon, not only would they be able to annihilate the enemy, but their own losses would also be greatly reduced.

Kang Wu was not as calm as Su An. He stood up and asked excitedly, "Sixth Elder, is what you said true?"

"Humph"

Su Zhi felt unhappy when he heard their doubts. He liked to take advantage of others and act tough, but as a businessman he never told lies.

When it comes to business matters, he is honest and trustworthy. How many people who have business dealings with him don't know this?

"What do you mean? I'm a businessman, and honesty is the most important thing for a businessman. How can I deceive you?"

"That's not what I meant, don't be angry, my dear brother Suzhi."

Su An hurriedly tried to comfort him, thinking that he had to appease him well, otherwise the things he had got would be lost because of this stubborn old man getting angry and delaying things.

Time is running out now. If there really is an iron mine, it would really be God’s help for them.

"But this matter is too serious. For ordinary people, let alone knowing where the iron ore is, even if they have an iron ore map whose authenticity is unknown, they can make a lot of money even if they sell it, let alone develop it themselves.

If you're lucky, you might even be able to get a government job."

There was nothing false in these words, and he was quite satisfied with Su An's attitude.

He said proudly, "Humph, I am not the kind of person who can't see the situation clearly.

It's true that I like money, but I don't like the things I give away to become your death warrant.

Besides, if this thing is taken out and there is even the slightest rumor, it could lead to the destruction of the family."

“If you have anything, it’s safe in your own hands. I originally thought that if our Du family didn’t have other thoughts.

If you are still thinking about this, you can only regretfully follow me into the coffin, since..."

Having said that, Su Zhi looked at Wen Shu and nodded with satisfaction, and continued, "Since Wen Shu is willing to take our people on a gamble, then why not take it out?"

"Sixth Uncle, you are so kind. Wenshu would like to thank you on behalf of the whole clan."

When Wenshu heard this, she couldn't help but feel excited.

"Okay, okay, that's not the case. I originally thought I'd bring it up if my tribesmen could use it.

If the clan members don’t have that intention, I won’t tell anyone even if I die. If this matter is revealed and we don’t have the ability to protect it, it will only become a disaster for our Du family.”

As he spoke, he looked at Wen Shu, changed the subject, and continued, "Although you have only been in the clan for a few days.

But in the past few days, I watched you issue one order after another, requiring the tribe to start practicing two-season planting, requiring members who had left the tribe to return home, and even requiring all members of the tribe, except the old and young, to start practicing martial arts.

I knew you were reliable. Even though you don’t talk much, what you did caught my eye.”

Wenshu smiled but did not respond. Although her sixth uncle was right, she had received a lot of complaints and misunderstandings.

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