Chapter 364 Goods from the Parthian Empire
Chapter 364 Goods from the Parthian Empire
Look at the chariots from the Parthian Empire. The horses pulling them are all extremely majestic.
They have a strong body and their fur is shiny and smooth, shining with beautiful colors in the sunlight, some are as red as blood, some are as white as snow, and some are as black as ink.
The horse's mane is long and dense, swaying gently in the breeze. Its four hooves are strong and powerful, occasionally paddling the ground with a dull sound, showing its kingly demeanor. It is indeed a fine horse bred by a powerful country.
At this time, they stood obediently in place, not daring to move, with the milk bottle flying in the air, nodding from time to time. These horses are really well-behaved.
When the cargo on the Parthian Empire's carriage was opened, there was a dazzling array of things inside.
Occasionally, you can see plump wheat grains between the gaps in the sacks. If you smell them closely, you can smell a faint wheat fragrance.
Mrs. Bai untied the sack and smiled, "These seeds are plump and full of grains. It really is what I wish for."
The packed carriage was filled with countless cloth bags, each containing different seeds.
There are mung beans, soybeans, and all kinds of strange seeds.
Master Bai stroked his beard and said, "I don't know what those people from Nanchu were thinking. They actually asked for so many seeds."
Madam Bai glared at him and said:
"Do you think those people in the Southern Chu Dynasty are vegetarians? They also have Zhuangzi, right?
I heard that the people of the Southern Chu Dynasty had more than twenty large-scale manors.
So we must not underestimate them. They want these seeds naturally because they want to grow better food.
You can sell it when the time comes and make a lot of money.
So we have to use these seeds and try them out to see if they are suitable for the land here."
Master Bai nodded slightly and said, "After a while, when the weather gets a little warmer, I'll arrange for people to sow these seeds."
Liu Yanshi's face was filled with amazement, and he shouted at the top of his voice, "Look at these weapons! They are indeed worthy of the Parthian Empire! The exquisite forging craftsmanship is simply amazing!"
I saw a long sword lying quietly on the frame, with a slender blade and smooth lines.
The blade is very sharp, and the leather on the handle is tightly wrapped and feels comfortable.
"This isn't the best yet!" Liu Yanshi couldn't hide his excitement. He quickly walked to the side and carefully picked up a crossbow. "Look at this crossbow. It's made of a special material. It's tough, yet lightweight, making it easy to carry and operate."
He demonstrated as he spoke, the string on the crossbow taut and full of elasticity:
"Look at this crossbow arrow, the arrowhead is extremely sharp and can easily penetrate the enemy's armor.
The arrow is straight, made of light yet strong material, and has excellent stability during flight, with a range beyond imagination!"
The young carpenter stretched out his fingers, gently stroked the crossbow, and said in a low voice:
"Feel the wood of this crossbow. The grain is dense and tight. In my opinion, it is most likely made of mulberry wood.
The mulberry wood itself has good elasticity and is not easy to break, so it is used to make bows and crossbows.
That would be perfect, allowing the crossbow to produce stronger elastic force when fired, and a longer range."
He pinched the taut crossbow string again and looked at it carefully:
"This string feels smooth and has plenty of tension. It's probably made from beef tendon.
The cow tendon string is strong and durable, and it is not easy to deform or break even after long-term use, ensuring that every shot is accurate and powerful.
Liu Yanshi laughed and said, "That's amazing! Lin Mu, do you think the two of us can build a crossbow similar to this?"
The young carpenter nodded and said, "It just takes some time. The things here are a bit complicated."
If they could really create this kind of crossbow, it would be a great help to their cottage.
There were only five of this type of crossbows, and the two of them took them directly to the forge.
Two carriages were parked quietly in the mountain village. The curtains were slowly lifted, and an exotic atmosphere blew in.
Inside the car, colorful blankets are stacked layer upon layer, and the blankets are full of intricate patterns full of mystery.
There are both abstract geometric lines and lively patterns of birds and animals, and the colors of red, yellow, blue, green and so on are bright and eye-catching.
Two boxes of jewelry were opened, and they were full of jewels. One box was filled with various gems, including rubies, garnets, and sapphires, each of which was pure, clear, large and full.
Another box was filled with exquisite jewelry, including hairpins woven with gold wire and inlaid with gems, hairpins carved into the shapes of flowers and birds, and bracelets and necklaces inlaid with large gems, all of which were the most popular styles in Bianliang at the time.
These jewelries are exquisitely shaped and intricately crafted. If they were displayed in a jewelry shop in Bian Jing, they would surely attract many women.
Look at those cloths again, each one is brightly colored and has exquisite patterns.
There are brocades embroidered with peonies and butterflies, as well as gold-woven silk with a delicate texture. They feel extremely smooth to the touch and have a superior texture.
Such cloth would definitely be worth double in Bian Jing, and even if it was sold to Longhu Town, a huge profit could be made from the difference.
There are many smart people in the Nanchu Mountain Stronghold, and they all know that these goods from the Parthian Empire may not be rare in their place of origin.
But here, they are all treasures that can be sold at high prices.
Master Bai waved his hand and everyone hurriedly moved the goods into the warehouse next door.
Nowadays, Lin Wanwan’s warehouse is guarded by a dedicated person, and everyone takes turns to take turns, for fear of any mistakes.
The goods in the warehouse were piled up like mountains, with jewelry, cloth, food and weapons stacked up layer by layer, leaving almost no room to stand.
The village has started to build a larger warehouse. The new warehouse is located on the east side of the village, where the terrain is open and flat, which can ensure safety and facilitate the transportation of goods.
It was a thrilling night, and Lin Wanwan fell asleep quickly. The next day, Mrs. Bai took her to work and said, "We brought back a few more boxes of gold yesterday. Oh! This much gold is really a hassle. Let's continue our stroll in the city today..."
Now they really have money and free time. Madam Bai smiled and said, "I plan to buy some more food, not too good, and send it to the disaster area."
Lin Wanwan nodded. At least they had food to eat now, but it was difficult in the disaster area!
It was hard to survive, so Mrs. Bai went straight to Xiao Sun, who smiled and said:
“This is a simple matter, but I don’t think we need to use very fine grains, just some coarse grains will be enough.
The grains here are relatively cheap.”
Madam Bai nodded and said:
“Then help me get ten carts of grains, and then prepare two carts of medicinal herbs.
Honeysuckle, Forsythia, Isatis Root, Scutellaria, Patchouli, Cyperus, Bupleurum, Artemisia annua, Isatis indigotica, Houttuynia cordata..."
Xiao Sun quickly asked his men to do it, and then said:
"Have you heard that there was a fight between merchants from the Four Gods Stronghold and the Parthian Empire yesterday?
That scene was said to be a complete mess!"
Mrs. Bai hugged Lin Wanwan and pretended to be surprised and asked, "Ah? There is such a thing?"
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