Hua Kai walked and asked the steward Wal-mart to inquire about the price. He really found the opportunity to pick up a bargain.
Ili Horse: Second Grade 26%
Physique: 12
Speed: 14
Spirituality: 11
The horse looked a little thin and weak. The seller asked for 19,000 bone coins. Obviously, he treated it as a poor horse. After several bargaining, Hua Kai finally closed the deal with 17500 bone coins and bought the first horse.
Originally, he wanted to rely on upgrading the horse to earn the price difference. After walking around, Hua Kai picked up three strong horses, all of which were bought with less than 18,000 bone coins. When he saw a Nanyue horse that he wanted to sell, the steward Wal-mart spoke.
"Lord, we only brought 160,000 bone coins. In less than half an hour, we have spent more than 50,000 bone coins. Should we wait and see? The Shen Family's horse hasn't come yet." Wal-mart reminded.
Hua Kai reacted. The highlight of the horse market was the new horse bought by the caravan this year. When the Shen Family's new horse arrives, it will be the most lively time of the horse market.
"Then let's wait first!
Let's go around again. "
Hua Kai reluctantly left the Nanyue horse. When he returned to his Third Uncle, he found that an officer-like person was talking to his Third Uncle.
"Is there another officer coming to the horse market?" Hua Kai asked when the officer came forward.
"This is our Guangxian city's garrison. They specially pick some horses to supplement the army. Just now, he bid 16 gold coins, but I didn't sell.
Why did you go out and buy so many horses? "Third Uncle asked in surprise when he saw the horses behind Hua Kai.
"If there is a loophole, I can't help but make a move. Third Uncle, look at these horses. They are all below two gold (directly called gold, silver, bone coins)." Hua Kai said as if he was presenting a treasure.
Hua Zijie stepped forward and touched the three horses. He couldn't help but nod.
"Yes, they are all strong horses. You have a good eye. These three horses are profitable." Hua Zijie said happily.
At this time, a group of people who looked like a caravan walked into the horse market. They spread out, and when they saw a suitable horse, they would touch the bones and ask for the price. At first glance, it was obvious that they were rich people.
"Those are the caravans of the aristocratic families in the Southern Kingdom. They come to Qi every year. Most of the goods brought back from the grassland in Guang County are bought by them," Hua Zijie whispered to his nephew.
"How much are these horses?"
At this time, three people came to the Fort Wah Ka stall. Two of the southern horse trainers directly touched the four horses. One of them came to Hua Zijie and asked.
"22 gold for this fine horse, 4 gold for the three strong horses," Hua Zijie casually replied.
The two horse riders came over and whispered into the speaker's ear.
"16 gold for a fine horse, 3 gold for three strong horses." The merchant bargained.
"A strong horse costs 3 Gold and 50 Silver. A fine horse costs at least 20 Gold," Hua Zijie said.
Finally, after discussion, the merchant took the three strong horses away with 10 Gold and 20 Silver. He reluctantly turned a few laps behind the fine horse and finally left.
"I just bought it and sold it directly. I earned 5 Gold. This money is too easy to earn." Hua Zijie handed the money to Wal-mart's butler and happily said to Hua Kai.
At this time, a city guard suddenly came.
"Come on, pay the transaction tax, 1020 Bone Coins!" The city guard said to Hua Zijie.
Wal-mart took out ten silver and counted 20 Bone Coins to the other side. The guard counted no problem and left.
"Third Uncle, how did the city guard know our transaction price? He didn't do anything and he got thousands of Bone Coins."
It must be known that a sheep was about 200 Bone Coins. Five sheep were gone all of a sudden.
"Look at the city guards around us. Not only are they here to maintain order in the market, they are also here to register the transactions that take place in the market. Every transaction will cost the seller 1% of the tax. Our Guang County is considered one of the rarer ones. Many places have a higher tax rate than us.
Hua Kai anxiously waited for the arrival of the Shen Family's new horse in the horse market. At this time, there were many people who asked about the price of their own horse, but they were all holding the mentality of picking up a bargain. No one was willing to give a reasonable price.
At this time, Hua Kai saw that the officer who had just bought the horse had come again. He and Third Uncle talked for a while. Third Uncle came to him.
"This city guard officer wants to buy our horse for 19 Gold. He doesn't charge us the transaction tax." Hua Zijie said in Hua Kai's ear.
"Sell it!
After selling it, we will have money to buy a new horse. "Hua Kai said.
Fort Wah Ka's horse was sold like this. There was no business and several people were relieved. After walking around the bull market, Hua Kai saw his Second Uncle and the Household Servant asking about the price again. When he saw Hua Kai, he came over.
"Sold the horse?" Wah Tzu Chi asked.
"19 Gold. In addition, Kai 'er bought three strong horses and earned 5 Gold. We now have 40 Gold to buy a new horse." Hua Zijie said.
"I didn't expect Kai 'er's horse skills to be so good. I saw this year's bull market. There are some good strong cattle, but I feel that their spirituality is not enough." Wah Tzu Chi said.
"Don't be in a hurry to buy the cattle. Let's go to the horse market and take a look. Maybe we can find some good ones." Hua Kai hadn't finished walking around the horse market. At this time, there were still many families bringing horses over.
The group of more than ten people returned to the horse market. They saw countless cows and horses coming slowly from afar. Many people were shouting that the Shen Family was coming.
The Shen Family's horse herd seemed to have about 500 horses. The Household Servant used a rope to tie dozens of horses together. Someone in front pulled the rope while a group of people drove the horses. It was a grand scene.
When the Shen Family's horses arrived at the horse market, they stopped in an open space at the side. It was clearly separated from the other stalls in the horse market. Hundreds of Household Servant led the horses out one by one and tied them up. At this time, many people who wanted to buy horses surrounded them.
"Everyone, stay away. Don't push."
One of the Shen Family's Household Servant whipped his horse in the air. Hua Kai looked at him and saw that he was at the peak of Qi Transformation Stage Level 9. If a mere Rank 9 family had such power, one could imagine the power of a Rank 8 or even Rank 7 family.
Hua Kai, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and the others came to the Shen Family's stall. They joined the crowd to look for horses. The Shen Family's horse market was different from other horse markets. There was a wooden sign hanging on the horse's neck. The price of the horse was written on it. One could look and touch it. One could pay the price and leave with the horse.
Donghu Horse: Rank 2 59%
Physique: 16
Speed: 21
Intelligence: 24
Price: 3 gold 60 silver
… …
Donghu Horse: Rank 3 16%
Physique: 22
Speed: 25
Intelligence: 27
Price: 16 gold
Hua Kai looked at these new horses. They were all bought from Donghu, Linhu, Xiongnu, and other places thousands of miles away. They were all very skinny. Also, the horses' bodies were not cleaned and looked very dirty. The price was slightly cheaper than normal horse markets.
"Kai 'er.
What do you think of this horse? "Second Uncle suddenly shouted at this time.
Hua Kai walked over and saw that this horse was indeed much bigger than normal horses.
Donghu Horse: Rank 3 58%
Physique: 29
Speed: 26
Intelligence: 22
Price: 22 gold
This horse was not bad, but the price of 22 gold was already considered high. If he bought it and raised it for a month, he could sell it for 27 or 28 gold at most.
"This is a fine horse. The price is high!" Hua Kai said after a glance.
"Then hurry up and see if there's a chance to buy it. What do you think of this horse … …"
Hua Kai was the leader of the Hua family. Hua Kai had already proven his eye for horses. They were all waiting for him to pick a horse quickly.
"The Shen Family Horse Market is only open to local families for the first three days. Buyers mostly just look around on the first day. Every day, the Shen Family will automatically lower the price of the horse. We have received permission this year, so the Shen Family will be cheaper for us. We can look around more," Wal-mart said.
Only then did the others realize that it was best for the Hua family to develop in secret.
They could not easily do anything that would attract the attention of the aristocratic families. Everything had to be done slowly.
The Hua family dispersed. Wal-mart followed behind Hua Kai. Hua Kai noted down all the horses that were suitable for the Hua family to buy. They walked around until noon, and everyone gathered at the weapons stall.
The weapons stall's business was not bad today. They sold more than 30 weapons and earned 40 silver. The profit was at least 20 silver. This was considered good for the Hua family.
After eating a bowl of noodles at the stall outside, Hua Kai opened the sheepskin that he had recorded.
The most expensive one was 16 gold to buy a third grade 89% horse. This horse would be fattened for half a month and sold for 30 gold. The profit was less than half. Hua Kai chose to give up and choose another horse.
There were more than 30 horses on the sheepskin. In the end, only 13 were left.
Donghu Horse: Second grade 96%
Physique: 18
Speed: 21
Intelligence: 23
Price: 4 gold 50 silver
Donghu Horse: Second grade 32%
Physique: 14
Speed: 16
Intelligence: 15
Price: 1 gold 80 silver
Donghu Horse: First grade 99%
Physique: 9
Speed: 11
Intelligence: 16
Price: 1 gold 50 silver
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A total of 2 strong horses and 4 weak horses were on the verge of leveling up. They only needed to enter the [Physique Training Mystic Realm] to level up.
Of the other 7 horses, 1 was sold as a weak horse. The other 6 strong horses were either misjudged or were severely undervalued. In the end, they were chosen by Hua Kai.
"Don't get the serial numbers of these horses wrong. Second Uncle, Third Uncle, Grandpa Fu, go to the Shen Family's horse market and buy these horses bit by bit."
Hua Kai gave each of them a serial number. In order to protect himself this time, Hua Kai did not plan to go to the horse market again. If someone found out that something was wrong with the Hua family, it would be hard to link it to Hua Kai.
After helping Fourth Uncle sell weapons for the whole afternoon, Hua Kai waited until the sun was about to set before he saw Second Uncle and the Household Servant walk out with 4 horses.
"One of them was bought by someone else. The Shen Family gave us a 10% discount," Second Uncle Wah Tzu Chi said quietly. He returned the remaining money to Hua Kai.
Hua Kai took out the money and put it in his pocket. The money silently entered his portable space. In this kind of place, pickpockets were not rare. It was safer to put it in the space.
Soon, Third Uncle and the housekeeper also came out with the horses. A total of 11 of the 13 horses were bought.
The 11 horses cost a total of 28 gold. Hua Kai still has more than 10 gold. If he wants to let the horses fatten quickly, he will have to spend a lot of fine grain. Moreover, there is not much food at home. So, Hua Kai and Third Uncle's horse team waited in the horse market. He and the housekeeper went to Guang County.
A carriage with 4 horses, plus 9 people, the entrance fee is 180 bone coins. It is too easy to make money in this county.
Arriving at the grain shop, the price of grain is still cheap, wheat 320 bone coins, rice 450 bone coins, soybeans price is slightly better, only 260 bone coins. Hua Kai bought 20 stone of wheat, 10 stone of rice, 30 stone of soybeans, and bought three carriages in the city, a total of four carriages full, and then went out of the county town.
30 stones of wheat and rice is enough for the village to eat for more than a month. The total cost is less than 2 gold. The rest is less than 10 gold for the family's reserve fund.
Out of the county, the sky gradually fell. The people in the cattle and horse market gradually dispersed. The Shen Family sold nearly 100 horses. They began to set up tents here. Tonight, they will live outside the city.
It is not yet November, so it is relatively safe outside the city. Besides, the family has a Qi Realm master. If there is any danger, the loss can be minimized.
Driving the carriage back to Fort Wah Ka, the children and adults in the village are lively. Today, as long as the family has a little savings, they will go to the market together. Basically, they can buy anything they want outside the city. There is still money left to enter the city.
Second Uncle and the housekeeper arranged the villagers to send the grain to the warehouse. Hua Kai and Third Uncle drove 13 horses to the stable (two of them are their own old horses). The coachman and several villagers are adding feed to the manger. Usually, when the Hua family is busy, they will ask some villagers in the village to do short-term work. The daily wage is not much, but it is expensive.
"These are all strong horses. Feed me according to the amount of feed for fine horses. As for those poor horses, add five catties of fine feed as well." Hua Kai directed everyone to settle the horses down as he watched the horses spin around in the stable with a smile.
It takes some time for the horses to adapt to the new environment, but the 11 newly bought horses today were all rushed back from the grassland for several months. Their bodies were thin and tired. Under the temptation of fine grain, they quickly ate.
Hua Kai returned home for dinner and returned to the stable. At this time, Third Uncle also came to check on the horses.
"Haha, it makes me happy to have so many horses at home. In less than a week, they will all be fattened up. When I look at them again, they will all be stronger than before," Hua Zijie said happily as he looked at the horses resting in the stable.
"Grandpa is already in the Qi Refining Realm. When we go to Hu-Lin next year, we will definitely bring back more horses.
At that time, this stable will not be able to fit all of them, "Hua Kai said jokingly when he saw this.
Third Uncle has a Level E aptitude. Even now, he is only at Body Tempering Stage Level 4. He has long given up on practicing martial arts and put all his attention on managing the family.
Every family in the village is doing well. From spring plowing, autumn harvest, feeding cows, and raising horses, Third Uncle is good at everything. His connections and reputation in the village are even greater than Second Uncle and Fourth Uncle.
"When spring plowing is over next year, I will bring some people to expand the stable. At that time, even if you bring back a hundred horses, I will still settle them down for you," Third Uncle said with a smile as he added more fodder to the manger.
"Third Uncle, I need to bring a horse back to the main courtyard. I will bring it back in a few hours," Hua Kai said without worrying about Third Uncle's suspicions. He came to the stable at night because he wanted to upgrade the horse.
"Our family's horse was tormented by you once. It became a fine horse in just three days. Your grandpa said that I can't ask about your secret.
This place is not much different from the main courtyard. I will stand guard at the door for you. Call me when it is ready.
Otherwise, I will have to call for people to carry the horse back to the stable. That will be even more embarrassing. "
Hua Kai thought about it and agreed. He let Third Uncle stand guard at the door. He brought out an old horse that was close to upgrading and took the saddle from the side. The horse seemed to be unhappy that it was disturbed and rolled on the ground. Hua Kai waited for it to get up before he mounted the saddle and disappeared from the stable.