After escaping from famine, the evil stepmother was pampered by the villain Zaizai Tuan

The four little Doudings were playing with the children of the Huaihua family.

When they heard the stepmother inquire about buying a carriage and horses, they immediately moved over and listened carefully.

Zhang Fugui grinned, looked at his wife with a smile, and then said, "You really asked the right person."

Everyone didn't understand why he said that, and they were confused.

Huaihua explained with a smile, "In addition to working as masons, my family also helps others with their livestock in their free time."

"He knows all about where to buy good big cattle around here."

"That's great." Jiang Xiaohua was overjoyed, "Brother Zhang, can you help me with this?"

"No problem." Zhang Fugui readily agreed, "I just have nothing to do these two days."

"First tell me your requirements and budget."

At this time, Uncle Liu Er suddenly stood up and said, "My legs are numb after squatting for a long time. Come with me for a walk."

Aunt Zhou and Uncle Heiwa left without saying a word.

Although the others were a little confused, seeing the second uncle's resolute attitude, they all followed him out.

After walking out for a while, Uncle Heiwa said, "There's money going on inside, so we should avoid it."

Only then did everyone suddenly realize.

When you are fleeing from famine, who doesn’t keep all their valuable things in a close collection?

I am just afraid that I will be spotted if I leak money along the way.

Although Jiang Xiaohua trusted them and didn't ask them to avoid it, they all couldn't understand the truth.

Only Huaihua's family and Jiang Xiaohua's family were left in the yard.

Jiang Xiaohua already had a budget in mind and said, "Twenty taels of silver, a horse or mule, strong and able to travel long distances. With the remaining budget, I also want a car."

"As long as the car is usable, even a flatbed truck is fine."

Jiang Xiaohua calculated the itinerary. According to their current journey, it would take two months to reach the capital.

This does not include possible delays due to unexpected situations on the road.

Therefore, it is necessary for her to arrange a transportation vehicle.

It was inconvenient to catch a carriage on the mountain road we took before, and Jiang Xiaohua happened to have no money to buy a carriage.

Now that we have entered the plains and the road ahead is clear, it is time to use the carriage.

Zhang Fugui pondered for a moment and said, "With a budget of twenty taels, you will definitely not be able to buy a good horse. If you are lucky, you can at most buy a second-hand middle-aged horse."

"But if you want to buy a mule, the money will be enough."

Jiang Xiaohua immediately decided, "Then buy a mule."

She also knew that a good BMW was a luxury product for ancient people, and its value was equivalent to the luxury cars of later generations.

Mules are different. They can pull goods and plow fields. They are relatively common large animals among ordinary people.

Zhang Fugui said with a smile, "Then I will go out and ask you this afternoon."

He didn't boast about how good and cheap he could find one in Haikou.

This attitude actually made Jiang Xiaohua feel at ease, and she nodded and said, "Then I'll leave all the trouble to you."

So, Jiang Xiaohua and others stayed here for another night.

At noon the next day, Zhang Fugui came back excitedly.

He first picked up the water bowl on the table and drank it down in one gulp. Then he took a breath and said, "I've found out."

"The landlord Chen's family in Chenjia Village has a green mule born at home, which has just turned two years old."

"I'll send it to the county market today."

Li Yuanzhi said, "A two-year-old mule has just reached adulthood and is the most valuable time."

"Brother is very knowledgeable." Zhang Fugui said with a smile, "Such a mule is not easy to come across."

"What's rare is that you know where you're coming from and you're not afraid of buying a sick animal."

Jiang Xiaohua asked, "How can the other party bid for such a good mule?"

Zhang Fugui said, "I didn't come to the site to negotiate the price, but they refused to tell me the actual price."

"The price I estimate is that the maximum I can give him is fifteen taels of silver, and the minimum price may be lowered to twelve taels."

Jiang Xiaohua was happy, this was much cheaper than she thought.

She glanced at Li Yuanzhi secretly again.

Li Yuanzhi nodded slightly and said that Zhang Fugui's estimated price was fine.

Jiang Xiaohua said, "I want this mule. Let's trade it as soon as possible."

Zhang Fugui is a sincere and good man who wholeheartedly saves money for Jiang Xiaohua.

"There is a big market at the mule and horse market in the county today. There must be other mules and horses. We can ask other people about their prices first."

"As far as I know, Landlord Chen is in urgent need of money this time, so there should be room for bargaining."

Jiang Xiaohua planned to go to the city with Zhang Fugui, buy a mule and continue on her way.

She told the other two families traveling with her about her decision.

Aunt Zhou said, "We can't stay here either, so let's go to the county seat together."

Uncle Liu Er's family had no objection to this.

In fact, they all know that no matter how reluctant they are to separate, the county in front of them will be the place where they all part ways.

There is a small county town not far north of Zhangjiacun.

Different from the prosperity of Baishui Town, this county town is very small, and you can walk from the south gate to the north gate in half an hour.

Aunt Zhou and others went shopping separately when they arrived at the market.

Zhang Fugui took Jiang Xiaohua and his family to the place where the livestock was sold.

Before I even got close, I smelled an indescribable smell.

Liu Guang pinched his nose and said, "It stinks!"

Zhang Fugui smiled and said, "This is natural. In addition to cattle, sheep, mules and horses, there are also pigs, chickens and ducks."

"You should be careful where you step when you walk."

Liu Yong said politely, "Don't be afraid. We also have cattle and sheep in our village. It's common to step on cow dung."

Liu Ming was desperately holding on to his little sister.

"Miaomiao, don't run around. If you lose it, you won't be able to find it again!"

Xiao Miaomiao likes to see animals the most, and she keeps rushing forward.

"Mom, I see horses! White ones! Black ones!"

Jiang Xiaohua touched her daughter's head and said, "It's a pity that we don't have money to buy horses, so we can only buy mules."

However, Xiao Miaomiao's interest continued, "It's good for a mule! Miaomiao wants to name the mule!"

"Okay." Jiang Xiaohua agreed, "I'll let you get up."

It can be seen that Zhang Fugui is indeed an expert.

He passed by several mules and horses, and occasionally stopped to look at the animals' teeth and ask about the price.

Jiang Xiaohua followed and gradually got a preliminary understanding of the conditions of mules and horses here.

Until today, the real target appeared: a fat, healthy, smooth and smooth big green mule.

Jiang Xiaohua recognized him at a glance and asked in a low voice, "Is this the guy that Brother Zhang is talking about?"

Zhang Fugui nodded and winked at Jiang Xiaohua and Li Yuanzhi.

The three of them stepped forward with a tacit understanding, pretending to be dispensable, and began to inquire.

The man selling the mule lowered his offer from twenty taels of silver to fifteen taels.

But Zhang Fugui still had no intention of buying it.

The seller was anxious, "This is already the lowest price, do you really want it or not?"

Zhang Fugui smiled and said, "Twelve taels."

The seller gritted his teeth, "Too little! Fourteen taels and eighty cents!"

Li Yuanzhi received Zhang Fugui's hint, frowned and sighed, "Forget it, I think this mule is okay."

"Otherwise, we'll add a little more, thirteen taels. If it doesn't work, we'll look elsewhere."