Chapter 450

450 times. Okju (玉雕) and Tang Three Cai (唐三彩)

Henan Province.

Taehwa-hyeon, Buyang.

Carriages and handkerchiefs from Baekhwa Sangbang filled the gwando.

After Ipchun passed, the cold had subsided, but there were still no passers-by in Gwando.

around noon.

When the leader stopped, the wagons and riders that followed did not move and kept their positions.

After a while, envoys passed by and shouted ‘rest!’

As soon as John heard the sound of the bandits in the carriage, he jumped out.

It was frustrating because there was no one to talk to and the carriage was small.

Yangil laughed as he saw him wandering toward the place where the merchants gathered.

It must be that even the terrifying master of greenery is bored walking around alone.

Yeonjeokha, who had been snooping around among the farmers, hesitated.

Judging by the smell of food, it seems that we will settle for lunch here.

Leaving the rivals and heading to the accomplices.

Seeing that some people who came earlier were eating, it was egg soup in the beginning (fried rice).

I opened 15 gates and got one seat.

Baek Seon-hwa, who was sitting and eating first, smiled and started talking.

“Doesn’t it make sense that you went with us, senior citizen?”

“yes. I couldn’t eat dry food for a long time.”

Since they were in their 20s who would buy Suksoo’s food, the two of them had become quite close.

Many of them were in their twenties, but they did not buy food to save money.

As a result, the two would eat together whenever they ate outdoors.

“Who do you think cooks better, the guest at your inn or the one above us?”

People who were eating at her words glanced at her.

It’s not a big deal, but it was quite an interesting subject in the current situation.

“I think it’s similar.”

It wasn’t because he was considerate of his accompanists, but he really felt like he was in a relationship.

It may have been more so because after eating Gokseong’s cuisine, I couldn’t notice anything.

“Similar? Our Kwak Suk-soo is a well-known chef in Jeongju. It’s surprising that there are so many lodgings in the inn of Yeong Confucius. It looks like there is a seal.”

Then, a middle-aged man suddenly intervened.

“Because tastes differ from person to person. Just because they’re similar doesn’t guarantee they’re really similar. There is no way that Kwak Suk-soo and the village inn Suk-su’s skills are similar.”

I nodded my head thinking that there was some point in dating.

But Baek Seon-hwa did not agree.

“I don’t know, there might be a good hostess at Yeon Gongja’s inn. Like the masters of Gangho’s hermitage. There is no law saying that just because it is a small inn, there are only sham accommodations. Yes? Kite Confucius?”

In response to Baek Seon-hwa’s question, he nodded again.

Another reporter who saw it said something.

“Yeong Confucius. Don’t just nod your head unconditionally, clearly state your thoughts. It’s not good for a man to live without conviction. Speak confidently in front of Secretary Baek and Officer Hong. Who cooks better.”

The story that started lightly jumped out due to the presence or absence of conviction.

Not only the other officers who were eating at his words, but also Suk-su showed interest.

People looked at him with expectant eyes, and Yeon Jeok-he reluctantly replied.

“It’s really similar to my taste.”

Then, the officials frowned as if they didn’t like it.

“You seem like an indecisive person.”

“Your face got blurry and you ate it.”

“If a young person is already quick-witted... it’s wrong to become great.”

Sooksu’s story was organized like that.

“I checked ‘Jade Pearl’ and ‘Tang Sanchae’ once in the morning.”

Okju is a sculpture made of jade, and Dangsamchae is a pottery made with three color glazes.

All of them were brittle even with light shocks, so they had to be handled with care.

“It should not be neglected as it is an item that Namgungse will use for his immediate family. The Namgung family is known not only as Hefei but also as the leader of Anhui Province because of the three men, Geomwang and Cheongun Sword Sipjeonmu. Do you know how many Sangbangs are looking for the Namgung family to make ends meet for Hefei?”

“i know. Is that why I followed this trip up?”

“What good are you young?”

“Cheongwoon Geom and Empress Tenjeon are my age. do you know Will the conversation go well?”

“I don’t know if you will ever get a chance to see their faces. They say they don’t communicate with outsiders.”

“If you deliver and install things, you will definitely have a chance to meet them.”

“I’m afraid that if I go out hastily, I’ll get out of their sight. Keep in mind that even if Namgung Sega coughs, Baekhwa Shop will have to close.”

“Please. We’re not Moorim’s breakwater, so are you going to close the door?”

“No way? so you’re young Do you know that you must cut down with a knife to perish? If you go out of sight of the Namgung family, your business partners will decrease, and then you will naturally die.”

“Yes, yes, I will please them as best I can. How well am I paying attention? I am very confident with my tongue in my mouth. I will melt it all down!”

“Tsk tsk! If you’re thinking of talking nonsense like that, don’t even come close to Namgung’s family. Do you think they will accept your tricks? It’s good if the knife doesn’t fit.”

“You ignore me too much. From what I’ve seen, she’s one of the most beautiful women in Jeongju. do you know Will the blue cloud sword fall in love with my charm?”

“Arthur. The blue cloud sword is a body that has its owner. Didn’t you hear the rumor that he was dating Jin Seol-ha of Chang In-mun?”

“That is just a rumor. Think about it. Why do you want to meet Jin Seol-ha because you miss the blue sword?”

“You become?”

“But there’s a department store behind me, right?”

“Anyway, that confidence is the problem. Do you think you can see Baekhwa Sangbang in the eyes of the blue cloud sword? Don’t talk nonsense and take good care of the things you ordered from Namgung Sega. If there is a problem with ‘Okju’ and ‘Dangsamchae’, you won’t be able to see the ark.”

“Do not worry too much. What’s the problem with putting it in the wagon?”

“Don’t be careless. There are seven days until Hefei, so don’t relax until then.”

“yes yes. All right.”

Contrary to her casual reply, her eyes were on the nearby carriage.

The strongest carriage with the flag of the Baekhwa Merchant on the roof.

‘Okju’ and ‘Dangsamchae’, which were published there, were a bridgehead for Baekhwa Sangbang to advance into Hebi.

***

Ha Nam.

Buyang Bunam-hyeon.

Near Huaihe.

About 30 soldiers gathered in an abandoned house by the river.

Judging by the uniformity of the clothes and various weapons, he is a ronin.

Seeing them standing still even in the cold, they seem to be waiting for someone.

After a while, a masked man entered the yard through the broken gate.

The eyes of the ronin who were sitting in disorder all turned to the masked man.

The masked man approached Song Chuan, the leader of the ronin.

“The carriage of Baekhwa Sangbang is passing through Taehwa-hyeon. I will cross the river by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. Don’t overdo it. Because what we want is not a target.”

Song Chuan whispered quietly.

“Still, it’s okay to take care of it on your own, right?”

“Arthur. If you are greedy and get caught, only you will lose. So you better do your job.”

Looking at Song Chuan’s expression, he seemed to know who the masked man was.

If so, the mask was probably worn to avoid revealing one’s identity to other ronin.

The masked man said it over and over again.

“Among the wagons loaded with goods, there are large and sturdy wagons. The flag of Baekhwa Sangbang is stuck in the middle of the roof, so it won’t be difficult to find it. Either destroy the wagon or burn it. If you do that right, I will pay the balance.”

Song Chuan, who seemed to be a little regretful, stepped forward to the ronin.

“Did you hear? You hit it when you cross the river. They only aim for sturdy wagons with Baekhwa Sangbang’s flag on the roof. Falling back is next. It’s free to use intermission to steal, but be greedy and you can get lost, so take care of yourself. After work, come to the promised place. I’ll wait there until midnight today, so don’t be late if you want to get paid properly.”

After his explanation, the ronin took out their weapons and started to clean them.

The masked man nodded to Song Chuan and disappeared without a word.