Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 399: Something Worse than Beasts

Upon hearing this, Tang Baoguo glared at the soldier fiercely, full of warning:

"What are you laughing at! Don't just talk big, you still have to do your job well.

Our top priority now is to get things done here in a stable and orderly manner.

You know, these ores are treasures and must be sold to big customers."

He moved closer to the soldier and lowered his voice to a very low level:

"I thought, when we sell it, we can hide some of it secretly, without anyone knowing.

You know how popular this batch of ore is. The hidden part can be exchanged for a lot of money in the future. By then, we will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of our lives.

But you have to keep this matter to yourself. If any word gets out, you'll be in big trouble!"

Dozens of ruffians stared at the woman not far away with their bestial eyes.

Without saying a word, they rushed over, grabbed a woman's arm, and regardless of her screams and struggles, dragged her into the grass by the roadside.

The women cried out in despair, waving their hands in vain in the air. The soldiers were breathing heavily, preparing to do their beastly deeds to the women.

Some powder fell from above their heads. The soldiers didn't pay attention to it at first, but in the blink of an eye, their eyes became blurred and they fainted.

Naigai, along with a dozen monkeys, quickly rushed towards the soldiers.

They were moving very fast and soon everyone here fainted.

Mr. Bai led a group of people towards the tin mine.

Jiang Lin's eyes burned with rage. He rushed to Tang Baoguo's side, raised his foot, and kicked him hard with all his strength, cursing angrily, "You are worse than a beast, do you deserve to live?"

Jiang Lin squatted down and searched Tang Baoguo's body with his hands, and soon found a purse.

When he opened the purse, he saw two ingots of golden gold, a dozen silver ingots, and quite a few scattered copper coins.

Naitang also acted quickly, searching carefully in the mess.

They move extremely fast and do not miss any corner where valuables may be hidden.

Seeing this, the others walked straight in. As soon as they reached the entrance of the tin mine, more than 40 children huddled together tightly.

They were thin, their clothes were tattered, their ribs were clearly visible, and they were shivering in the cold wind.

In the deep eye sockets, the eyes appear particularly large, yet empty and lifeless, which makes people feel heartbroken.

Lin Wanwan whispered: "Grandma...help..."

Mrs. Bai touched Lin Wanwan's head and asked softly, "Do you mean to save them?"

Lin Wanwan nodded vigorously, and the images of children of the same age in her previous life emerged in her mind. Children of their age were all sitting in bright classrooms, reading aloud, laughing and playing during breaks, carefree.

But for these children, even having a full meal has become a luxury.

The children looked at them with fear in their eyes, like frightened deer, ready to run away at any time.

Mrs. Bai slowly squatted down and tried to make her voice gentle: "Would you like to come with us? We can feed you."

The children were stunned at first, but then a light flashed in their eyes. They nodded hurriedly and said in unison: "We are willing to go, we are willing to go with you!"

An older child mustered up the courage to add, "But my parents are also at the mine. Can we take them with us?"

Mrs. Bai looked at Lin Wanwan, who nodded without hesitation. Mrs. Bai smiled and said to the children, "Okay, then we'll call your parents to come with us."

Mrs. Bai asked again: "Do you know where these ores are stored?"

The children nodded quickly, and the older child took the initiative to step forward and lead everyone to the back.

After passing several dilapidated sheds and passing through a narrow path, a huge warehouse appeared before our eyes.

When I walked into the warehouse, I saw that it was full of tin ore. The ores had different shapes, some had rough surfaces, while others were relatively smooth.

These ores were stacked layer upon layer, from the ground to nearly half a person's height, occupying most of the space in the warehouse.

There were many carriages parked in the open space outside the warehouse.

The carriages looked weathered, their wooden bodies cracked in places and their wheels caked in mud.

The carriage was covered with tattered linen to cover the cargo.

Next to each carriage stood a skinny horse, its head drooping listlessly.

A group of people acted quickly, busily moving around the warehouse, carrying baskets and bags of tin ore onto the carriages.

Cheese arrived with dozens of carriages. For a moment, dust was flying inside and outside the warehouse, and the shouts of the people and the sounds of ore colliding were intertwined.

The amount of tin ore in this warehouse is truly astonishing. It has obviously been accumulated for a long time and has not been traded yet. Dozens of carriages are needed to load it all.

Toffee was running around excitedly in the mine. His small body was extremely agile and he made a squeaking sound from time to time.

Zhao Qiaoniang followed Naitang closely, and everyone followed her out of curiosity when they saw her.

They walked into a mine. The light in the cave became dimmer and dimmer, with occasional damp light flickering on the walls.

Walking along the winding mine tunnel, we finally arrived at a room deep in the mine.

The door lock of the room was rusty, and it was obvious that it had not been opened for a long time.

Zhao Qiaoniang didn't hesitate at all. She picked up a sharp stone on the ground and smashed it hard against the door lock.

After a few "bangs", the door lock was finally smashed open, making a dull "clang" sound that echoed in the silent mine tunnel.

When I opened the door, a stale and decayed smell hit me in the face.

The room was filled with a faint musty smell, and dim light struggled to squeeze in through the small window, barely illuminating this mysterious space.

What caught my eye was a huge solid wood desk, the surface of which was cluttered with documents and account books, the paper of which had turned yellow and brittle.

There was also a copper oil lamp on the table. The oil in the lamp had long since dried up, leaving only the black wick.

Next to the desk is a tall bookshelf filled with all kinds of books, from professional books on mining to some yellowed ancient books, and there are several books that look like private diaries sandwiched in between.

In the corner of the bookshelf, there are several exquisite porcelain bottles with exquisite landscape patterns painted on them, which seem out of place in this simple mining room.

On the other side of the room, against the wall stood a large carved bed with tattered curtains and sheets covered in stains and holes.

On the low cabinet beside the bed, there was a small jewelry box with the lid half open, revealing a few simple gold and silver jewelry inside.

In addition, there was a wooden box piled in the corner of the room. Zhao Qiaoniang walked over and opened the box.