Noticing Bai Hanyun staring at the black fur, He Xuanren explained, "Miss Bai, this is a black tiger’s fur. Black tigers are extrely fierce and live deep inside the black mountain. To hunt one down, it usually takes at least fifty strong n."
Bai Hanyun examined the black tiger fur closely and noted how intact it was. ’It’s barely damaged. How did they kill it without ruining the fur?’
Despite her curiosity, she placed it back into the box and continued her inspection.
Ten minutes later, Bai Hanyun straightened up and said, "Master He, these furs are very intact. I will take all of them."
He Xuanren’s eyes lit up when he heard this. Clasping his hands, he said, "Thank you, Miss Bai, for your patronage."
Gesturing for him to sit down on the stool, Bai Hanyun added, "Please enjoy the tea and refreshnts while I prepare the rice and salt."
Turning to a servant, she instructed, "Serve Master He well."
"Yes, Miss Bai," the servant replied.
After nodding at He Xuanren, Bai Hanyun left the courtyard and headed toward the warehouse.
Seeing her approaching, the two soldiers clasped their fists. "This subordinate greets Miss Bai."
Nodding in response, Bai Hanyun unlocked the door and went inside. Once the door was closed, she waved her hand and took out ten bags of fifty-kilogram white rice and two one-kilogram packs of refined salt from her Qiankun Pouch.
Looking at the rice and salts, she thought, ’There’s only so rice left inside my Qiankun Pouch. Looks like I need to buy more from Boss Li.’
With this in mind, she opened the door and said, "Brothers, could you help repack the rice and salt?"
"Yes, Miss Bai."
Using burlap sacks and coarse cloth bags, the three of them repacked the supplies.
When they finished, one soldier asked, "Miss Bai, where should we transport the rice and salt?"
As mbers of the Feng Army, the two soldiers were accustod to seeing their brothers repacking Heaven-bestowed supplies before transporting them out, so they naturally assud the goods were to be moved elsewhere.
"Please help move them to the main entrance. I will be there shortly," Bai Hanyun replied.
"Yes, Miss Bai."
As the soldiers carried the goods away, Bai Hanyun returned to the main courtyard.
Entering the main building of the main courtyard, she saw He Xuanren enjoying his tea. "Master He, I have had the rice and salt moved to the entrance. Would you like to inspect them?"
He Xuanren set down his teacup and replied, "Miss Bai, this commoner still has things to discuss with you about the grain and grocery stores. Can we talk for a mont?"
"Of course," Bai Hanyun said as she took a seat across from He Xuanren. After pouring herself a cup of tea, she asked, "Master He, what would you like to discuss with ?"
He Xuanren took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, spread it on the table, and said, "Miss Bai, regarding the plan to open grain and grocery stores, this commoner has selected locations in several cities and counties."
"These are the locations this commoner has chosen. Please take a look."
Bai Hanyun lowered her gaze to the paper and carefully read through the listed locations. After a mont, she asked, "Master He, are you certain we can secure these stores?"
He Xuanren nodded. "Miss Bai, you may not know this, but aside from Xiqiang City and Xiquan City, the other cities and counties were abandoned long ago. When food and water ran out, the local officials and soldiers fled, leaving the common people to fend for themselves."
"These locations were chosen after careful investigation of their safety and current conditions. There are still at least a hundred thousand people living in these cities and counties, but they no longer have sufficient food or water."
"Since Miss Bai’s intention in opening grain and grocery stores is to help the common people, it would be best to start with the places that need supplies the most."
Bai Hanyun listened thoughtfully to his explanation. After a brief silence, she said, "Master He is very considerate. Since the locations have already been decided, when can we open the stores?"
He Xuanren replied, "This commoner has already sent my brothers and nephews to handle the stores and resolve the ownership matters. As soon as Miss Bai provides the supplies, we can transport them and imdiately open the stores."
Bai Hanyun nodded. "Alright. Then I will prepare the supplies. You may co to collect them tomorrow morning."
When He Xuanren heard this, he was stunned.
’Can she prepare that many supplies in just one day? If Miss Bai truly has this capability, then the Great General Feng’s future will be limitless with her support. It seems my decision to stand with Miss Bai is the best decision I have made in my life.’
Unaware that her words had earned her another loyal supporter, Bai Hanyun added, "Master He, if you have any other requests, feel free to tell . I will do my best to fulfill them."
Coming back to his senses, He Xuanren shook his head. "For now, it’s best to test the waters by selling grain, water, and salt first. As for other matters, we can decide later."
Smiling, Bai Hanyun said, "Master He is right."
After taking a few sips of tea, He Xuanren stood up and bowed slightly. "Miss Bai, there are still many matters to attend to. This commoner will take his leave first."
Hearing this, Bai Hanyun also stood up and said, "Master He, let see you out."
With that, the two of them left the main courtyard together.
Outside the Great General’s mansion, He Xuanren saw that his previously empty donkey cart was now filled with ten burlap sacks and two small cloth bags.
"Master He," Bai Hanyun said as she walked over, "you may inspect the rice and salt first. If you are dissatisfied with the quality, I can replace them."
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