Han Bao was a boorish man, but he was no idiot. He could naturally tell if Chu Xiu's plan was good or bad.
In the past, among the 36 bandits of the Northern Lands, there were some who specialized in giving them advice and suggestions. There were even a few leaders of the 36 bandits of the Northern Lands who were scheming and skilled in calculation.
If Ma Kuo hadn't told him about Chu Xiu's identity, Han Bao would have wanted to recruit Chu Xiu into their stronghold.
Although Chu Xiu's strength wasn't worth mentioning, based on what he had said today, this Chu Xiu had the right to negotiate with Han Bao.
"By the way, Chu Xiu kid, you gave me such an idea. I still don't know what you want."
Chu Xiu said in a low voice, "It's simple. I also have a caravan in the Chu family, and I hope that my caravan can enter and leave Shang Mang Mountain without any obstructions. Also, since I'm cooperating with you, I hope that when I need you to help me kill someone, Boss Han, I hope that you can help me."
A faint smile appeared on Han Bao's slightly ferocious face as he said, "The first condition is not a problem. Although we, the 36 Bandits of the Northern Region, are bandits by nature, we also pay attention to Jianghu morality. Since you have given me such a good idea, I will naturally agree to your conditions. But for the second condition, are you planning to use me, Han Bao, as your hired thug? Just this piece of information is not enough! "
Chu Xiu said calmly, "Only cooperation can be achieved through reciprocity. Of course, I can give you more than this, Boss Han. My Chu family is the local tyrant of Tong Zhou Prefecture, and we also have an inn business in Tong Zhou Prefecture. Most of the caravans coming and going from Tong Zhou Prefecture have to stay in our inn. I can find out all their information, including the route they are going to take, the things they are carrying, and so on. "
Han Bao's eyes lit up. If he had this information, his stronghold would not be left empty-handed.
Right at that moment, Chu Xiu suddenly said, "Oh right, in a few days, I'll send you news about the Chu Clan's caravan. You'll be able to rob and kill them. Consider it my gift to Boss Han."
Han Bao frowned. "You want me to rob your Chu Clan's caravan? What does that mean? "
A cold light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes, "That's the caravan of the Chu Clan, not 'my' caravan!"
Han Bao and Ma Kuo looked at each other and felt a chill run down their spines.
In terms of viciousness, these bandits couldn't compare to these so-called aristocratic family disciples. They were so vicious to their own people, let alone to others.
After Boss Han agreed to Chu Xiu's terms of cooperation, Chu Xiu agreed to contact the other party before returning to Tongzhou Prefecture. Gao Bei was also sent back by Ma Kuo's men.
Gao Bei almost cried when he saw Chu Xiu again.
Gao Bei had been dealing with these bandits for a long time. He was afraid that if he angered the other party, he would be killed.
Seeing Gao Bei like this, Chu Xiu couldn't help but shake his head. Although Gao Bei was cautious and conscientious, he was too timid.
After entering the city, Chu Xiu went straight to the Chu Clan. At this time, there was a group of people in front of the Chu Clan's gate, busy loading boxes of goods onto carts. It seemed like they were about to set off.
Seeing this scene, Chu Xiu's expression immediately turned gloomy.
Recently, there were no caravans coming in and out of the Chu Clan. There was only one caravan heading to the Yan Kingdom, so it was obvious who these people were.
But the problem was that he was in charge of this caravan. Now that he wasn't around, these people were ready to set off. It was just as Gao Bei said. The people in this caravan probably didn't intend to listen to him from the beginning.
"Who allowed you to leave?" Chu Xiu asked with a gloomy expression.
A forty-year-old caravan steward jogged over with a humble smile on his face. He greeted Chu Xiu and said, "I am Zhang Quan, the steward of this caravan. Greetings, Second Young Master."
This Zhang Quan's attitude couldn't be considered arrogant. In fact, it was a little servile. However, Chu Xiu still asked coldly, "Who is in charge of this caravan now?"
Zhang Quan smiled and said, "Of course it is under Second Young Master."
Chu Xiu looked straight at Zhang Quan and said coldly, "Since it is under my control, then who allowed you to load the goods and set off? How much money did you sell for the last batch of goods? What did you bring back? What are you planning to transport this time? Have you ever discussed these with me? "
Zhang Quan lowered his head and put on a humble attitude. "Second Young Master, please forgive me. But at that time, Second Young Master wasn't in the manor, and I couldn't find anyone to discuss it with. So I went to inform the Patriarch and only left after he agreed.
Time waits for no man. If I delay the caravan, then I will delay the money. But Second Young Master, you can rest assured. I have been in charge of this caravan for so many years, and I have never had a single mishap.
Of course, if you are really dissatisfied, then when I return, I will be at Second Young Master's disposal. "
At this time, there were already many members of the Chu Clan gathered at the entrance of the Chu Residence. All of them looked at Chu Xiu with mocking eyes.
Even an idiot could see that although this Zhang Quan's attitude was extremely low profile and humble, it was obvious that he didn't give Chu Xiu any face. He also didn't give him the chance to interfere with the caravan.
However, compared to the arrogant Butler Liu, although this Zhang Quan was only a manager of the caravan, he had traveled extensively and was very tactful. He was a wily old fox who wouldn't listen to anything.
Now, in front of so many people, he had already lowered his attitude to such an extent. Moreover, he even talked about the interests of Chu Zongguang and the entire caravan. What could Chu Xiu do to him?
Beat him up for no reason? He wasn't like Butler Liu, who would be caught by Chu Xiu just because he said something wrong.
Moreover, even if Chu Xiu really did beat him up for no reason, there would be people who would stop him in public. Moreover, Chu Xiu might even lose his position as the manager of the caravan because of this matter.
A cold light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes. He walked over and patted Zhang Quan's shoulder. He said in a low voice, "Manager Zhang, right? Very good, you have done very well. I just hope you won't regret it. "
A trace of pride flashed in Zhang Quan's eyes. He smiled humbly and said, "Thank you for your praise, second young master. This lowly one will never regret working for the Chu clan."
Chu Xiu said indifferently, "It's good that you won't regret it. Manager Zhang, I wish you a safe journey."
Zhang Quan frowned. Why did the words' have a good journey 'sound so awkward? However, he didn't care too much about it. He was already on the third young master's side. He was destined to be different from this unfavored second young master. If he offended him, then so be it. It wasn't a big deal.
The rest of the Chu clan members also secretly laughed and shook their heads. This Chu Xiu was still too inexperienced. He was left speechless by a wily old fox like Zhang Quan.
After the crowd dispersed, Chu Xiu brought Gao Bei back to his courtyard with a gloomy face.
Gao Bei was just about to say something, but Chu Xiu's gloomy face instantly returned to normal. He asked Gao Bei, "Can you find out the route of the caravan?"
Gao Bei was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "Of course I can. Every time the caravan leaves, it must be recorded in the Chu clan. That way, we can estimate where the caravan will be at each time. If they come back late, we will have to look for them. This is not a secret, it's easy to find them."
Chu Xiu took out a piece of paper and wrote a letter. He drew a strange mark on it, then handed it to Gao Bei and said, "Go get the route map of the caravan and place it in a pile of rocks three li north of the city."
Although Gao Bei was an honest man, he was not stupid. He could roughly guess what Chu Xiu wanted to do, and he couldn't help but shiver.
However, he was already on Chu Xiu's side. Whatever Chu Xiu asked him to do, he could only do it. Otherwise, he could already feel the consequences from Chu Xiu's ruthless way of doing things.
At this time, Zhang Quan's caravan had already left the city. One of the stewards came up to Zhang Quan and said with a frown, "Old Zhang, you've offended the second young master today. I've heard how the second young master treated Butler Liu during the clan meeting. Ever since the second young master returned from the Nanshan mining area, he has become different from the previous second young master."
Zhang Quan said nonchalantly, "Of course I know that, but don't forget how many benefits we've received from the third young master over the years, including that time when we were deceived and bought a pile of fake medicine. That matter was covered up by the third young master and the second madam.
We are all servants of the Chu clan, but it's still uncertain who the Chu clan will belong to in the future. Since we've already chosen a side, we shouldn't be half-hearted. If anything happens, the second madam and the third young master will take care of it for us.
Just like today, there's nothing wrong with my attitude. Would Chu Xiu dare to kill me? The Chu clan is a great clan, and since it's a great clan, it has to follow the rules. As long as we don't break the rules, Chu Xiu won't be able to touch us. "
The steward nodded, but he still felt a little uneasy.
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