Surviving In The Ancient Times With Limitless Supplies
Chapter 162: Receiving The Money

Chapter 162: Receiving The Money

Knowing that their Supreme General was angry, Ren Fanyan and Xiao Gui stood there motionless. Yao Zhen was silent for a moment, then said, "Since clear water is too expensive, let’s buy the well water instead."

Hearing what he said, Ren Fanyan hurriedly said, "General Yao, the well water is too muddy to be safe to be used as drinking water."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Zhen frowned. He thought for a while, looked at Ren Fanyan and asked, "You said the well water is too muddy to be used as drinking water. Then how can these villagers get the clean water? How clean is their water?"

Hearing his question, Xiao Gui said, "Report to General Yao. Their clean water is clear and free of debris. It’s like water from a mountain spring or rainwater."

"Impossible!" Hearing his answer, Yao Zhen and Ren Fanyan exclaimed at the same time.

Startled by their reaction, Xiao Gui blinked and said, "This subordinate saw the clear water with my own eyes. The water is so clear that when the water is poured into a bucket, it is as if the bucket is empty."

Yao Zhen and Ren Fanyan looked at Xiao Gui’s puzzled expression and knew that he was not lying. Since he didn’t lie, then the clear water is really as clear as he said.

Ren Fanyan looked at Yao Zhen and said, "General Yao, where do you think these villagers get their clean water from?"

Yao Zhen folded his arms and fell into deep thought, but did not answer Ren Fanyan. After a long silence, he said, "Given the terrain of this area, it is impossible for them to get clean water from the mountain spring."

As soon as the words fell, Ren Fanyan asked, "Then how did they get their clean water? It hasn’t rained for more than seven years now. So their clean water cannot be rainwater."

Yao Zhen thought for a while and said, "Fanyan, go and investigate this village. I suspect they are dealing with a powerful person who can provide clean water."

"Then... What about the matter of buying water?" Ren Fanyan asked.

"Buy it. We don’t have any drinking water anymore. No matter how expensive the water is, we must buy it." Yao Zhen said with clenched hands.

Ren Fanyan nodded, clasped his fists and said, "Yes, General."

After the discussion, Ren Fanyan took Xiao Gui and left the training ground. Xiao Gui followed behind him and hesitantly asked, "General Ren, can this subordinate ask something?"

Ren Fanyan looked at his curious expression and asked, "What do you want to ask?"

Xiao Gui pondered for a while, and said, "When this subordinate reported about the clean water, why did you and General Yao say it was impossible?"

Hearing his question, Ren Fanyan asked, "Where is your hometown?"

Not knowing why he asked this question, Xiao Gui answered truthfully. "Reporting to General Ren. The subordinate’s hometown is in the Southern Region."

Ren Fanyan nodded, and asked again: "Then you never go to the imperial capital city?"

Xiao Gui replied: "Returning to the general. This subordinate has never been to the imperial capital city."

Ren Fanyan asked, "Then you had never seen the clean water in the imperial capital city, right?"

Xiao Gui nodded and said, "Yes."

Ren Fanyan turned his head to look at Xiao Gui, and said seriously: "If the clean water you said is true, then the clean water in that village is cleaner than the water used by the emperor himself. Do you think this kind of clean water can be obtained by these villagers themselves?"

Hearing what he said, Xiao Gui recalled the appearance of those villagers and the clothes they wore that were made of animal hides, then shook his head and said, "No."

The corner of Ren Fanyan’s lips curled slightly as he continued to walk forward, while saying, "You are quite smart."

After their short conversation, the two silently went to find Jin Huai to get the money to buy the clean water. Seeing them approaching, the two soldiers guarding Jin Huai’s tent greeted them with cupped fists.

One of the soldiers lifted the curtain and said, "General Ren, Advisor Jin is already waiting for you inside."

"You wait here." After saying this to Xiao Gui, Ren Fanyan walked into the tent.

As soon as he stepped into the tent, he heard Jin Huai’s tired voice.

"General Yao has already sent me a message about the money. I have prepared it for you." Jin Huai said while putting a small wooden box on top of the low table.

Ren Fanyan looked at the low table full of bamboo scrolls and said, "Advisor Jin, you look very busy."

"Our current situation looks good from the outside, but in fact, we are in a dangerous situation. If I don’t prepare in advance, the price we have to pay is our lives." Jin Huai responded without lifting his eyes from the bamboo scroll in his hand.

Ren Fanyan looked at his tired face and said, "Then I won’t disturb you."

After speaking, he bent down to take the small wooden box and walked out of the tent. Seeing Xiao Gui standing not far away, Ren Fanyan beckoned him to come closer.

Xiao Gui walked up to him, and stood in front of him. He then handed the small wooden box to Xiao Gui, and said, "Inside this box is ten thousand taels of silver to buy water."

Then he took out a black token from his clothes and said, "Take this token to the stables, bring enough transportation carts and soldiers with you, then bring the water back as soon as possible. You must bring the water back by tomorrow morning."

Xiao Gui took the money and the black token from Ren Fanyan’s hand, clasped his fists and said, "This subordinate received the order."

Ren Fanyan nodded to him and said, "Go and come back quickly."

Holding the money and the black token, Xiao Gui hurried to the stable. Ren Fanyan watched his receding back for a while before leaving.

As Ren Fanyan walked back to his tent, he thought: ’The matter about the clean water must not be as simple as it seems. I hope the people behind this village are not enemies.’

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