In years of famine and drought, their village even rejected fatty meat.

Chapter 762 Almost Like a God

"Then, sir, shall we go into the city first?"

"go Go!"

Soon, the caravan led by Manager Ma successfully entered the city.

Many of the caravan guards turned to look at the city soldiers who were continuing to check other people, their faces showing a strange expression.

"Manager Ma, these soldiers of the Yang family army are really strange; they won't even accept silver."

"Yes, yes! I've traveled to so many places with Manager Ma, and this is the first time I've seen soldiers who don't charge money."

"When Manager Ma was stuffing silver into that soldier's hand just now, I saw that he was terrified and almost drew his knife to kill Manager Ma."

"Hahaha!"

"..."

The accompanying caravan members found the soldiers of the Yang family army to be exceptionally special; their fear of silver was both amusing and admirable.

Having traveled far and wide with caravans and met countless people and city guards, they had never seen anyone as indifferent to money as those city guards, or rather, as unwilling to accept silver.

Compared to his entourage, Manager Ma thought more deeply. The soldiers' performance demonstrated the strict discipline of the Yang family army, and an army with strict discipline would certainly not be weak in combat.

No wonder the patriarch chose to support Yang Zheng.

Manager Ma thought to himself, "I was a little confused about the patriarch's idea of ​​supporting Yang Zheng before, but now I understand it a little better."

From those two soldiers guarding the city, Manager Ma saw the shadow of a powerful army. Yang Zheng, who had such a powerful army under his command, might really have a chance to seize the world.

"Alright, stop joking around, hurry up and get the goods to the East Market for sale."

Manager Ma gave a shout and led the caravan to the East Market. After finding an open space, they set up a stall and began hawking their wares.

Because the Yang family army had besieged the city for many days, food and supplies were scarce, and the city's commerce naturally declined. Most shops in the city had nothing to sell and were half-closed. There were very few people buying goods in the East Market, only a handful.

That's why, when Manager Ma's shouts rang out in the East Market, they attracted the attention of almost everyone in the area.

People who heard the noise gathered around Manager Ma's stall, asking him a barrage of questions.

"Boss, what kind of goods do you sell here?"

"Boss, do you have any grain for sale?"

"I want to buy some flour to make steamed buns, do you have any?"

"..."

For the people living in the city today, the most important thing is undoubtedly food.

Although the government, represented by Yang's army, distributed grain every day, the amount was ultimately too small.

Half a pound of grain per person isn't enough to fill a child's stomach, let alone an adult's.

Therefore, when customers saw Manager Ma's stall, the most common question they asked was whether he sold any grain.

Yes! We have them all!

Shopkeeper Ma smiled and nodded, replying to everyone, "I not only sell grain, but also chickens and ducks."

The goods that Manager Wu brought this time mainly included grain, poultry, and down jackets produced in Chenjia Village.

Grain was relatively scarce, while poultry and down jackets were the most abundant items.

"What?! They sell chickens and ducks too?"

Everyone's eyes lit up. Compared to grain, meat was even scarcer in the current prefectural city.

The government still provides grain, but meat... there's absolutely none left in the city!

During the month-long siege, the city's poultry had long been eaten up by the city's residents, which directly led to the current shortage of meat in the city. Even the wealthiest gentlemen could not find meat on their tables.

So when they heard that Manager Wu had chickens and ducks for sale, everyone got excited.

"Boss, do you really sell chickens and ducks here?"

"Boss, where are the chickens and ducks?"

"Boss, quickly bring out your chickens and ducks for us to see!"

"..."

Urged on by the crowd, Manager Ma gestured to his entourage to unload the goods from the truck.

Before long, the yellow-feathered chickens and white-feathered ducks appeared before everyone.

"There really are chickens and ducks!"

A burly man couldn't help but swallow hard as he looked at the plump chickens and ducks.

The others also stared longingly at the chickens and ducks being carried down, already imagining them turning into delicious meat dishes and being served on the table.

"Boss, these chickens and ducks look a little different from the ones I've seen before?"

But at that moment, a thin woman asked.

"Of course it's different."

Shopkeeper Ma replied with a smile, "These are yellow-feathered chickens and white-feathered ducks from Chenjia Village. They're bigger, have more meat, and are far superior to common chickens and ducks!"

"Chenjia Village?"

The people who heard the name Chenjia Village for the first time looked at each other in bewilderment.

Someone asked curiously, "Boss, what kind of place is Chenjia Village? Why does it have such unique chickens and ducks?"

"You don't know Chenjia Village?"

Before Manager Ma could answer, a burly man in the crowd blurted out, "This Chen Family Village is like a paradise! Every villager can eat three meals a day, each consisting of white flour buns and juicy meat. Their lives are practically like those of immortals!"

Everyone was stunned when these words were spoken!

They eat three meals a day, always white flour buns and meat. Their lives are a hundred times better than theirs!

"Are you kidding us? There's no place this good in the world!"

"Everyone eating meat? That's ridiculous!"

"Exactly! We ordinary folks are lucky to even have enough to eat! How could we possibly eat meat every day!"

"Three meals a day? We can't even afford two meals a day."

"..."

After a brief moment of shock, everyone shook their heads. It wasn't that they didn't want to believe the man, but rather that what he said was too outrageous.

It's important to understand that even in a bustling city, not everyone can afford three meals a day, let alone eat white flour buns and meat every single meal.

The Chenjia Village described by the man seemed to them like a fairyland from a storybook; they simply couldn't believe such a place existed in the world.

"Humph!"

Seeing that the crowd didn't believe him, the man snorted and said, "Don't you believe me? Chenjia Village is really that wealthy. If you don't believe me, ask the boss!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes immediately fell on Manager Ma.

Under everyone's gaze, Manager Ma slowly nodded and said, "What this brother said is right. Chenjia Village is indeed extremely wealthy. Although the villagers don't eat meat at every meal, they do eat white flour steamed buns every day."

"hiss!"

As soon as Manager Ma finished speaking, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd.