C557 A caravan seeking refuge (2/2)
In Xiao Letian's memories, the Roughpeak Jade that was produced in Xiuyan County was not expensive, and the production of this kind of jade was still very high. However, during the Qing Dynasty, Xiuyan Yu was as famous as Tian Yu. Both the royal family and the people were fond of him, so they naturally followed his example.
Maylor grabbed the little fellow's wrist and asked sharply: ”Is it really Xiuyan Yu? What kind of jade Buddha? ”How high and how big?”
”Pain, pain, pain …” It was definitely Xiuyan Yu. Our shopkeeper had to rely on the connections of countless people to get it … ”It's at least a foot and a half tall, and its entire body is emerald green and very warm …”
This time, Maylor was finally back to reality. A one-and-a-half foot tall jade yuro was still so good, if placed in Beijing, it would at least be worth fifty thousand gold. In addition to his family's wealth, he could gather over a hundred thousand taels of silver.
”This Jade Buddha is coming! This is my life-saving talisman!” The heavens never stopped me. As long as I have money, I can become a living crime and a living crime can become a crime … Hahaha, this is truly Bodhisattva's blessing! ”
Tian Xiu hurriedly stepped forward to flatter him. ”My lord, you're so lucky. With the silver to pave the way, I also have a paper with the details of the new army. These two are definitely your life-saving talismans!” ”Congratulations, Sir He Xi …”
Maylor's face was finally a little flushed red, he grabbed Niu Zi's collar and said fiercely, ”Bring the jade Buddha out … ”You better be careful. If you manage to get rid of even the slightest bit of jade dregs, I'll kill you with a thousand knives and ten thousand pans …”
Just as Niu'er was about to untie the rope, the three waiters behind her suddenly knelt down and kowtowed, ”Niuzi, you can't give it to them. If we lose the jade Buddha, we'll be beaten to death by the shopkeeper, wuu …” The cowardly shop assistant cried as he kowtowed.
”What are you crying for, if you make any more noise, I'll immediately kill you all …” A bunch of bastards! ”
Now, Niu Zi's eyes were red and filled with tears. He carefully undid the interior of the carriage, pretending not to hear the crying sounds behind him.
In the middle of a pile of top-grade fox and wolf hides was a very plain and hard wood box. That box was indeed a foot and a half tall and half a foot thick, and the outside of the box was even tightly wrapped with sheepskin s.
When the box appeared, Maylor and the rest of the people around his all revealed looks of greed.
”Open it, be careful …” ”Don't break my precious baby...” Maylor's eyes were as big as bells.
At this moment, Niu Zi's expression suddenly changed. A vicious expression on his face was completely unlike that of a seventeen or eighteen year old child. ”You want it?” ”I'll give it to you …”
Niu Zi let out a loud roar and broke open the sheepskin, knocking over the wooden box in one go. After the box fell to the ground, he took a look, where was the jade Buddha inside? Inside the box were all the special special bamboo grenades, the oldest model in Xiao Letian's hand grenade storage.
Niu Zi grabbed a handful of thunder and threw it towards the two brothers behind him. Then, he pounced towards Maylor with the two bamboo hand grenades in his hands.
”You want the Jade Buddha?” Let's go to heaven and watch the real thing with me... Damned hyacinth, I want to avenge my father! ” The wax seal on the bamboo tube knocked against the hard wooden handle of the cart, revealing the yellow phosphorus priming layer within.
”General, be careful …” We've fallen into a trap, the person at the door is the son of this little b * stard's father! ”He's going to take his revenge …” The guards around Maylor were all sons of his family, so this loyalty was not faked at all. He threw Maylor out of the wall.
”Save me, my lord, save me …” Tian Xiu had seen this type of grenade before. Once it exploded, there would be no life within five steps. He would be on his hands and knees as he tried to escape.
When the guards saw that the yellow phosphorous layer was smoking, they knew that time was of the essence and did not dare to waste it. They turned around and fled. At this moment, Niu Zi had already pounced over like a mad tiger, hugging one of his thighs tightly with both of his arms.
”If you want to die, die together …” Take revenge for my father! ”
”Little bastard, let go …” The janissary's fists landed heavily on Niu Zi's back. After two punches, the corner of Niu Zi's mouth was covered in blood, but he still held on tightly to his thighs without letting go.
The other three lackeys also went mad. These last few days, they had all seen the tragedy of the surrounding villages. Even if their hatred for these Tatar Soldiers was completely poured into the sea and the river, it still wouldn't be extinguished.
”You want us to die? ”Then let's die together …” The three shop assistants had also crushed the wax seal of the grenade. Smoke began to come out of the yellow phosphorous coating. The three of them rushed forward and each of them held onto a soldier. Both of their hands were tightly locked.
”Let's die together …” ”We shall perish together!”
”Madman, you are all madmen …”
There were only six guards left standing beside Maylor, and four of them were immediately trapped. The other two shamelessly turned around to run, not even bothering about the Acidic Scholar on the ground.
”Prime Minister …” ”Take revenge …” As he finished his sentence, a few loud explosions rang out in the courtyard, and all the roars disappeared without a trace.