books44 Chapter 464: Forced Purchase
Chapter 464: Forced Purchase
The other soldiers said one after another: "This guy is not only a thief, he is also a deserter!" The expressions on their faces changed from suspicion to disdain and ridicule.
Chu Xiaomu saw that the soldiers were talking more and more harshly, and it seemed that today was not going to end well, so he couldn't help but teach them a lesson. But considering that there were so many civilians around, he had to suppress his anger to prevent the situation from getting out of hand. He said, "When I passed the Yixianya Pass, your General Ma Yanma not only treated me to a drink and a meal, but also politely sent me through the pass. I didn't expect that you soldiers guarding the city gate would be like this! You are really far inferior to General Ma!"
Lieutenant General Luo snorted coldly and said, "Who is that kid Ma Yan?! It would be better if you didn't mention him. Mentioning him will make me angry!" After that, he threw the military badge in his hand to the ground.
Chu Xiaomu was furious when he saw him throw away the Bicheng military card that he treasured so much. He thought of the power of life and the Force naturally gathered in his palm. This Luo Pianjiang had a frivolous face and didn't look like a master of the Force. One layer of the Force was more than enough to deal with him.
Luo, however, was unaware that he was in danger, and he still shouted, "Huang Laosan, arrest this thief and put him in jail! The sooner the better, so as not to disturb the people in and out of the city! This horse, I think you should send this horse to me first, and I will deal with it later after everything is verified!"
Huang Laosan and several soldiers came to drag Chu Xiaomu while shouting.
Chu Xiaomu used his original force, like a wooden stake nailed to the ground, no matter how hard they tried, it didn't move at all. Huang Laosan and the others didn't expect this man to be so strong, they tried several directions but couldn't move him at all, and they were exhausted and panting.
General Luo was startled, wondering if this young man was a master of the Force? But he was so young, how could it be possible? Just as he was about to take action himself, he heard a crisp voice saying, "Luo Weidong, let him go, I want this horse."
Chu Xiaomu turned around and saw a young man wearing a jade-white gown with a shiny gold cloud pattern. Although he was not tall, he was straight and slender, and his face was red and white as if he had been powdered. Judging from his age, he should be about the same age as himself.
In his hand, the man was playing with an exquisite white and green object that Chu Xiaomu had never seen before. His dark hair was combed smooth and straight, and on his head was a golden crown that shone brightly in the bright sunlight.
From his dress, it can be seen that the man who was speaking was the head of a wealthy family.
Luo Weidong was General Luo. When he saw the young man, he was like a mouse seeing a big cat. He bowed to him repeatedly and said, "Master Mo, what brings you to my south gate?"
Young Master Mo didn't even look at Luo Weidong, but instead looked Chu Xiaomu up and down and said, "You guys just like his horse, why do you have to arrest him? Is he really good-looking? I think he's just so-so."
Luo Weidong's face flushed, and he said, "Absolutely not... We definitely didn't arrest him because he's good-looking. It's because he came from an unknown place and his behavior is indeed suspicious. According to the laws of our city, we must arrest him and interrogate him thoroughly."
Young Master Mo said, "What if he is really a soldier from Bicheng? What should we do then?"
Huang Laosan seized the opportunity and hurriedly picked up the military badge from the ground and handed it to the young lady of the Mo family.
The young lady of the Mo family looked at the general card twice and said, "I have seen the Bicheng military card, and this one is definitely not fake. Besides, who in this world is so bold as to pretend to be a Bicheng soldier? Are they tired of living?" As she spoke, she handed the general card to Chu Xiaomu.
Luo Weidong bowed and said, "Biye was defeated, and many Bicheng soldiers fled into our city. Some of them even threw away their military badges on purpose to avoid attracting attention. Maybe this kid picked it up..."
Young Master Mo frowned and said, "Stop talking nonsense to me and let him go quickly!"
Huang Laosan and others reluctantly let Chu Xiaomu go, but still surrounded him five feet away to prevent him from escaping.
Chu Xiaomu put away the military badge, bowed to Master Mo and said thank you.
Young Master Mo didn't even raise his eyelids and said, "I see, you just want this horse, right?"
Luo Weidong, Huang Laosan and others lowered their heads, and no one dared to say a word.
Young Master Mo said, "This horse is indeed good, and it's normal for you to be jealous. But why do you have to use such despicable means to rob it? The people are watching, and I'm afraid they won't doubt him, but will think that you soldiers are robbers."
These words touched Chu Xiaomu's heart, and he couldn't help but nodded approvingly, and he felt even better about this Young Master Mo.
Master Mo continued, "According to the laws of our city, what is the punishment for robbing people's property?" It seems that although this man's family is rich, he can't remember the laws of Baijun City.
Luo Weidong hurriedly said: "Those below ten gold will be punished by cutting off their fingers, and those above will have their hands chopped off, or even... even..." A layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on Luo Weidong's forehead, and he dared not continue to talk about the subsequent punishment methods.
Master Mo said, "That's it. It's not worth it. If you really want it, you can just buy it." Then he raised his voice and turned to ask the servants behind him, "Tell me, how much gold is this horse worth?"
Chu Xiaomu said hurriedly: "I'm sorry, I don't sell this horse."
But Master Mo ignored him and asked again: "Luo Weidong, tell me, how much gold is this horse worth?"
Luo Weidong said: "Looking at its appearance, it's worth about twenty gold."
Young Master Mo chuckled and said, "I thought it was very valuable, but it's only twenty gold coins. Do you guys have to embarrass others?"
Luo Weidong hunched over and stammered, "On the black market, maybe... maybe I can sell it for thirty gold."
Master Mo finally looked at Chu Xiaomu and said, "Sixty gold coins, and this horse is mine!" From his tone, it seemed that Cheng Huang had become his mount.
There were cries of surprise from the crowd, and they thought that the young master of the Mo family was indeed very generous and had doubled the price on the black market as soon as he arrived.
Chu Xiaomu thought you were a good person, but you just wanted to force Qisheng to go there, but the means were different. The Luo and Huang guys had power and used the excuse of arresting me and putting me in jail to force me to take it away. You have money and want to force me to buy it! He said coldly, "No sale!"
"Ninety gold." Young Master Mo added thirty gold with just one sentence.
The crowd's exclamations became louder and more frequent. Many people began to whisper, and some even advised Chu Xiaomu to sell it quickly. This was a lucrative business and if he missed the opportunity, he would never have it again.