Doomsday rat

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"Hey, don't mention it. It was because of their ignorance that they almost caused a catastrophe. If Brother Zhou hadn't been merciful, they probably wouldn't have seen the sun today. San'er, don't be cautious, it's your own business Speak for yourself!"

The old man who called himself Tong Limin didn't take Hong Tao's words too seriously, and he responded with ease, directly pushing the two middle-aged men who followed him to the front desk.Although I didn't say it explicitly, there is still a hint of an apology, yes, just a little bit, let the younger generation say it by themselves.

"Boss Zhou, it was our brothers who offended you that night, and thank you for your generosity!" The two men sitting on the loveseat immediately stood up upon hearing this, clasped their fists and nodded slightly.

"Fortunately, everyone has nothing to lose. If you don't apologize, you will be spared. Come, come, drink tea. I have just cleaned up here for a few days. There are many things that have not arrived in a hurry. The tea is not very good. Please forgive me."

Hong Tao waved his hand, and brought four cups of tea on a tea tray, put a cup in front of each of them, and sat on the other side of the old man's loveseat. He also put cigarettes and lighters on the tea table, only making room for the old man.Seeing that he had taken out a pipe and pot, he lit one himself, ignoring the other three.

"Hehehe, we all drive cars, so it's nice to have something hot to drink, and it's not that particular. On the contrary, Brother Zhou's decoration is very particular. I'm afraid these furniture are more expensive than a few cars!"

Tong Limin's eyes have not stopped since he entered the house. From the outside, only a few rooms in this small building have windows, which are still very mottled and dilapidated.

Not to mention the walls, there are still traces of peeling in many places, and they have only been painted with white paint, which is very crude.But this set of furniture is really not bad, it is all made of hardwood, the color, style, and workmanship are complete, and the appearance is also well preserved.

It has been more than ten years since the outbreak of the zombie disease. Most of the artificial panel furniture in the old world have fallen apart. Only solid wood and hardwood materials can be preserved intact, and they should not be affected by moisture.

Furniture of this quality is hard to find in the market, and even if they are found, the price will be very expensive, and most people will never be able to afford them. Usually, only big bosses can afford them. For example, the transportation company Sun Changzhong has a set in his office.

There is also this set of tea sets, even if placed in the old world, it should be regarded as a high-quality product. The outline and firing are exquisite, especially the attributes of a complete set are even more rare.Take it to the market to catch up with rich people, and you can sell it at a good price.

But these things are a bit intriguing when they are placed in the reception room of a small transport team just created by new refugees.If you say you are rich, the house is very well done.Let’s say that everything is kept simple at the beginning of the business, but this set of furniture and tea set is a bit too luxurious and doesn’t match well.

What was even more unmatched were these people. Their clothes were no different from those of refugees, and their actions didn't even look too contrived.But ordinary refugees, who can hold several automatic rifles and be equipped with grenades?Look at their carriages, too, just like the furniture.

If it wasn't for finding out their origins, they should have come here two days ago.As a result, it dragged on for three or four days, and what I wanted to know was still a cloud of fog, except for legends or legends.In the end, I spent money to find the security team here to find out some dry goods, but after careful investigation, it is still guesswork.

According to people from the security team, this group of people arrived in September, probably from somewhere in the northwest.On the first night after arriving in the new sixth district, a labor service company was taken over by the whole pot. There were nearly 9 people including the senior management, the backbone and the younger brothers, and no one was left alive.

This is not the most tingling thing. Afterwards, the local forces and the security team have troubled them, but they have not found any major mistakes.This has led to the current state, the local forces are unwilling to fight with their lives, the security team can't catch the pigtails, and no one can catch them.

When Tong Limin heard these rumors, he knew he was in big trouble.It doesn't matter whether others believe it or not, but he does anyway.If they hadn't been merciful that night, my group would have disappeared without a trace like the Youlong Company.

Whether it's a blessing or a disaster, it can't be avoided. Tong Limin has also experienced life and death, and has seen big scenes. At this time, he was not too flustered. After a little thought, he brought Brother Gang, the third child, and the fifth child together, and wanted to meet face to face. Chat with these people and see if it is different from what you guessed.

"Don't whisper in front of people. These things are all picked up on the road. If Boss Tong likes it, he will find you another set when he has the opportunity." Hong Tao didn't try to cover up the origin of the furniture, mainly because he couldn't hide it.

In addition to pulling goods to earn freight, the transport team actually has a sideline job, smuggling!The transportation team has a pass, which allows them to enter and exit the safe zone legally, and they can pass through the red zone on the way of transportation. If there is enough time, it is very convenient to find some supplies.

But don't bring too much, because it is illegal to do so according to the league rules, and let the security team find that not only the pass will be revoked, but even people may have to be arrested.

"Hahaha, refreshing! Gangzi, take it out. Boss Zhou has a big business, so he may not be able to take a fancy to our things. But no one comes to visit empty-handed. These teas are still good, don't refuse."

Of course Tong Limin could understand, but his heart was even more beating.He doubts that this group of people has a deep alliance background, and it looks more like it now.If not, who could bring in so much furniture under the noses of the security forces?Don't talk about a big sofa for three people, come for a single person, and see if the pass can be kept.

Now that this judgment has been made, there is no need to probe further.When he came, Gangzi brought two catties of tea, which was new tea that his subordinates chipped in to buy for his birthday at the beginning of the year.If the other party is not so strong, it is enough to come to the door to apologize in person. It seems that the tea can't be kept at the moment, let's save money and avoid disaster!

"Oh, Boss Tong, I'm a little flattered to be so polite when we first meet. How about this, since you like drinking tea, I have a tea set here, as a return gift, don't refuse!"

Hong Tao didn't think much about it. After a few words, he knew that this old man was a good person and a social oil. However, it was even more difficult to find out the true thoughts of this kind of person by relying on words alone.

Since the person's attitude is very sincere, and they also gave you expensive tea, then the courteousness should be reciprocated, and there are many people who are polite.Having many friends is better than having many enemies. Don't worry, we'll wait and see whether it's an enemy or a friend in the future.

"This, this is too precious..." When he saw Hong Taozhen took out a large box from the wine cabinet, and there were eight cups and a teapot neatly stacked in it, Tong Limin was a little confused again.What does this mean... Do you intend to make friends or do you not want to take advantage of it and reject people thousands of miles away?

"It's not precious at all, and it's a good thing for those who like to drink tea. We are all rough people, and we usually use a mug for drinking tea, but it's useless to put it here. It's only natural for a treasured sword to be given to a hero!" Picking up an enamel jar from the Eight Immortals table on the wall, he laughed at himself.

"Respect is worse than obedience. Then we won't waste Brother Zhou's time. If you have the opportunity to pass by the safe zone in the east of the city, you must come and sit with us. There may not be much good tea, but enough wine!" , Tong Limin felt that it was meaningless to stay any longer.

This Zhou Dafu looked very easy-going, but his attitude was indifferent, and even his smile was limited to his face, and he didn't show any more.It's obvious that I don't want to have a deep friendship, so I still have to wait for a lunch.

"Hey, don't, it's almost 10 o'clock, stay for a meal, and I happen to meet my brothers. To be honest, the captain of the transport team is named Hu, and I'm just the deputy. They are all sleeping. Let's get up and have a drink and talk more."

Hong Tao was really wronged, he really didn't dislike anyone, of course, he didn't want to make friends with anyone deliberately.In other words, he hasn't figured out the details of this group of people yet, so how could he be too enthusiastic.But fake politeness must be very warm, as if all the food and wine are prepared, and if people don't keep them, they have to throw them all away.

"No, no, it's really no trouble. If there is a chance, we can sit together again..." Tong Limin is also a master at this, the more sincere the invitation, the firmer he is to refuse.It was the first visit, and the friendship was not that deep. If we insisted on going too deep, both parties would feel uncomfortable.

Chapter 689 Exploring each other 2

"Oh, you are so polite...Everyone is here, so they leave without eating, do you still have a lump in your heart?" Everyone in Hong Tao got up, and walked out with the guests, but he was still talking. To keep it.

"Old uncle..." The dark-faced man who had been following Tong Limin after sending the guests to the yard nudged him with his elbow, as if he still had something to do.

"..." Tong Limin shook his head calmly, and continued to chat with Hong Tao.

"Is there something else to do with this brother? We are all old men, just say what you need, don't hesitate!" Hong Tao didn't take advantage of the old man, and seeing the black-faced man's actions, he couldn't help but think of another There is a method, old ones are not successful and young ones, you might as well try it.

"My name is Wang Gang, and everyone calls me Gangzi... The old man usually doesn't show up when it comes to the transportation team. It's my decision. It's also my idea to stop you halfway this time. It has nothing to do with others. If you hold grudges , all of us are here, accept punishment and accept punishment!"

The black-faced man was very hesitant, looked at the old man for a few times, and finally couldn't hold it back. Regardless of the old man's obstruction, he raised his head and chest and made a bold statement.

"Boss Wang, haven't we all skipped this festive season? Fortunately, no one was injured on both sides, so there is no hatred, right?" Swear to do it?

"... If you don't hold grudges, can you sell a carriage?" Gangzi actually didn't feel too nervous, but the old uncle's performance made him more and more frustrated, and he couldn't even speak clearly.

"Carriage? Boss Tong, do you want to buy a carriage?" Hong Tao felt that it would be more difficult to talk to this dark-faced man, so he might as well talk to the old man.

"Brother Zhou, to be honest, this matter is a bit embarrassing. Gangzi thinks your carriage is good, but when I went back and asked a few shops that make carriages, they all said that they couldn't make it, and it was not as easy to use as two wheels. This kid is a bit I'm determined, I said all the way, but I still can't hold back."

Although Tong Limin knew in his heart that it was useless to mention it, and that it would attract suspicion from others, but it was impossible to take back what he had said, so he had to find a way to say it more tactfully.

"Hey, it's not someone's patent, so don't worry about it. I see that there are four-wheeled carriages in the alliance base, don't they sell them?"

Hong Tao really didn’t expect that a mere four-wheeled carriage is so expensive. Speaking of it, he has no technology other than the front axle steering system. Find a suitable car chassis, do some weight reduction, remove useless parts, and install it if you want to use it as a cart. If you want to carry people, you can load them into carriages. How difficult is this!

"The alliance's own carriages are not enough, how can they build them for the refugees." Wang Gang answered Hong Tao's question with a sentence full of resentment.

"Well, the alliance doesn't care about me. But the car can't be sold, and I'm useless if I sell it to you. You see, if this is possible, our car was built by a tenant who lives here, and his car repair booth is in the Across the road, if you want to buy a car, you might as well talk to him. Tell him directly what you want and what special requirements you have. "

After so many days, Hong Tao is generally satisfied with the management of the alliance, but the transportation industry is really a little angry.Let's not talk about how to set up a company that monopolizes the transportation industry in the refugee area. No one even cares about the trivial matters of popularizing the manufacturing process of carriages. What are the people in the Ministry of Transport doing?

"...Can he agree?" Wang Gang stared at Hong Tao for more than ten seconds after hearing the news, before holding back his words.

"You give him money to sell things, why don't you agree? He opens the door to do business, so he doesn't take your money! Don't worry, it's definitely okay to mention my name. But you can't rush this matter, come and see Look, do you know what's under here?"

"It's all dismantled from cars. He's short on men and short on parts, so you can't push too hard. If you want to go fast, I have an idea, would you like to hear it?"

Speaking of this, Hong Tao couldn't help but make another move.Unlike others, who encounter things that are not pleasing to the eye, he usually ignores them. He is always thinking about whether and how to change.

"Hmm..." Wang Gang was so fooled that his eyes almost turned into wheel hubs, and he nodded his head stupidly, his ears froze for fear of missing a word.

"Go back and bring the car builders you are familiar with, let them follow along, and help out by the way. When everyone collects firewood, the flames are high, and everyone builds a car together, and the craft is learned. When you go home, you can take pictures of cats and tigers. If you can't make it, you can make it." It’s not bad. It’s not too delicate, it can run faster than a two-wheeled carriage!”

"No, it's not suitable, it's too wicked to steal other people's business!"

Once Hong Tao takes control of the topic, few people can escape the fate of being fooled.Clever people like Zhou Yuan and Gao Tianyi are still fooled, how can a mere refugee be an exception.At this time, Wang Gang had completely lost his grievances, but felt that his request was a little too much and should not be done.

"I said, Boss Wang, you are right to think so, but this situation is not suitable at this time. You can calculate how many transport teams there are in the safe zone, and how many people in Jinmen Port are willing to change to new carriages. Then calculate Counting how many cars can be built a year by his three or two people, the answer will come out!"

"This is not grabbing business, it's advertising for him. Don't you understand? Okay, let me say that. How do you know this carriage is easy to use? Didn't you see me use it. Then after you use it too , Will more coachmen see it, and will they also be tempted?"

"Of course, no one thinks there are too many useful things. So, you are helping him to advertise, so that more transport teams will gradually replace the new carriages. In this way, will he have more work? So If there is too much work, one person can’t finish it, and ten more work can’t finish it.”

"Buying and selling this thing, thinking of a way to make the market bigger is a master, and a fool who only knows how to work hard with his colleagues! You think about it carefully, is this the reason?"

What he said made Hong Tao a little surprised. A guy who used all kinds of tricks in order to compete with his peers actually got entangled in moral issues when his interests were in front of him.Could it be that there is something hidden in it, is it because I misunderstood it?Well, let's work harder and see what kind of virtue this guy is.

"That's right... Oh no, this sounds a bit like a curse. If I block you halfway, then I'm an idiot!" Wang Gang is indeed not stupid. After only thinking for a moment, I caught the central idea.

"Gangzi, what are you talking about! Boss Zhou has told you all the secrets of building cars, and he still cares about your crap!"

Of course Tong Limin could hear the meaning, but he thought more carefully than Gangzi.I don't think this passage is just for cursing people around the corner, it's too superficial, there must be other intentions.

"Hehehe, it doesn't matter, Boss Wang is a straightforward person, and there is nothing wrong with saying whatever you want. Now that this is the point of the conversation, then I will be straightforward, and guess why you blocked me halfway."

"Speaking of which, you and I have no grudges in the past, and we have no grudges in the near future. Even if you compete in the same industry, you won't become enemies just after entering the industry. You did this under the instigation of someone, or you may have been calculated by someone, or you were taken as a gun actively or passively. wrong?"

If there was no matter about the carriage, Hong Tao would not have planned to discuss the conflict on the road in depth.Taking Tong Limin's city mansion, there must be no reason for this kind of thing.

But Wang Gang's sudden appearance seems to have added another possibility for this matter.This guy is not stupid, but the city is not that deep, maybe he can reveal some inside information, so that he can roughly know who is behind the scenes.

"...This is a muddled account..." Wang Gang gritted his teeth for a long time and still couldn't hold back.

"Gangzi, don't talk nonsense if you are not sure! Boss Zhou, this matter is indeed our fault. As for whether it should be a gun or not, I'm afraid you are thinking too much. Stop, stay..." But Tong Limin didn't let Gangzi say anything Going down, after apologizing again, he walked out of the courtyard without looking back.

"Old uncle...Old uncle..." Wang Gang glanced at Hong Tao, then at Tong Limin's back, and finally gave up the temptation of the new carriage and chased after the old man.

"Well, the old man is wise and protects himself, and the young man is ambitious. It's a good combination...Boss Tong, walk slowly, come here often..."

Hong Tao walked slowly to the gate of the courtyard, and watched the four get into the carriage, muttering in his mouth.When the carriage passed by the courtyard gate, it immediately changed into a friendly smile and saw off the guests loudly, so that half of the street could hear it, and all passers-by looked sideways.

Chapter 690 The Contradictory Man

"Uncle, what are you afraid of? We didn't pick the head in the first place, and it would be good for us to let him know who is behind the scenes. You also said that this group of people are hard-headed. If we can cooperate with the company It’s going to be big when it’s done!”

Not long after the carriage went out, Wang Gang couldn't help arguing with the old man.He also has a lot of eyes, it is not because of the new carriage that he is willing to reveal the whole story, but because he has other plans, wanting to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.

"Gangzi, if it was someone else, I would have done it long ago without waiting for you to say anything. But this time is different, even though we only saw one person, it is enough to arouse our vigilance."

"I can't see through this old uncle Chow Tai Fook at all, and I can't even guess how old he is. Remember, when you don't know anything, it's best not to do anything. It's right if you don't do it, it's all about it wrong!"

Tong Limin must know Gangzi better than Hong Tao, and he also knows what his eldest nephew is going to do, so he stopped him.Sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight is good, but first of all, we must ensure that the tigers don’t bite people before they lose both.

"...What about the new carriage?" In fact, Gangzi is not willing to make troubles for no reason, but just wants to use this news in exchange for the manufacturing technology of the new carriage.With the four-wheeled carriage, the carrying capacity can be increased by more than 50% without increasing the number of horses and coachmen, which is of great significance to the Limin transport team.

"There are no benefits in the world for nothing. You can eat others with short mouths and take others with short hands. Didn't you listen to him, you want to make the market bigger. What do you use to make it bigger? There are two companies surnamed Sun, and the market is not big enough. Then Woolen cloth?"

Tong Limin rolled his eyes at Gangzi, when a person has advantages to take advantage of, he is not far from bad luck.This state is very dangerous. Not only do we need to be reminded, but we must also explain the truth clearly and pay attention to it ideologically.

"Then... shit, he doesn't want to use us as gunmen to fight the company for jobs!" Wang Gang is not stupid, but he was tempted by the new carriage for a while.This is.

"It's hard to say, just wait and see...I don't think this group of people will stop." Tong Limin was also not sure, and the most dangerous people were those who couldn't understand.

"Actually, if he can really wrestle with the company, it shouldn't be a bad thing."

But Wang Gang doesn't think so. Now Changfeng and Zhongyi have completely monopolized the transportation industry in the safety zone, and other transportation teams can only drink some soup.To put it bluntly, you are working for others, and you will only get paid for your hard work, and you will never try to surpass it.

It is not uncommon to resist the idea, but the more you know the inside story of this industry, the less courage you will have.It's not an order of magnitude at all, and even resistance can't be done.

But it's a good thing if someone is willing to take the lead in making a fuss, as long as conditions permit, he is willing to provide the necessary help.If it fails, it will be the same as it is now. If it succeeds, it will be of great benefit.

"Hey... Gangzi, I'm old, I can't move around anymore, and I always seek stability in doing things. You are still young and high-minded, and there is nothing wrong with being willing to try more. But before making any decisions, you have to consider that you still have dozens of people under your command People follow you to eat, if you take one wrong step, not only our father and two will starve, but a lot of people will suffer along with them."

Tong Limin sighed, thinking that when he first moved here from the Four Provinces Alliance, he never thought about doing a big business, but the ideals are beautiful and the reality is very skinny.Every step forward, the burden on the shoulders is heavier. Today, ideals and so on have long been worn away by the pressure of survival.

Now seeing the apprentice doing what he did back then, I want to persuade him not to waste his efforts, but I still feel a little unwilling in my heart, and I also imagine that the apprentice will be able to emerge from the blue, so I am in a dilemma!

"Don't worry, old man, I won't act on my temper. The big idea is still yours. If you say go east, we will go east, no matter what!" Wang Gang tilted his head and looked at Tong Limin, the heat in his chest subsided a little.

My own life was rescued from the pile of zombies by this seemingly dying man. I walked all the way from the Four Provinces Alliance to the East Asia Alliance. I watched him change from a prime of life to what he is now. There was not much hard work involved. Individuals can really feel it.

"Oh... the old man can't stay here all the time. When I can't walk anymore, I'm dazzled, deaf, and confused. What big ideas can I have?" Tong Limin sighed, and he only thought about the rest of the words in his heart, but didn't say it.

It's useless to say it, Gangzi is his chosen successor, he has good qualities and enough brains, the only thing he lacks is experience.But this thing can't be rushed, it depends on the accumulation of time.The problem is that there is not enough time, can I go with him for a few more years?

Seeing that the old man looked a little lonely, Gangzi wanted to comfort him, but before he could think of words, he felt something dark approaching from the side at high speed, subconsciously reined in the reins and stepped on the brakes.

In a moment of life and death, at the same time as the carriage stopped abruptly, a black car roared past, less than half a meter away from the horse's head.The turbulent airflow rolled up the dust and dead branches and leaves, messing with the faces of the people in the car.

"Woo, woo...you fucking...fuck!" For a while, the horse neighed and panicked, Gangzi opened his mouth to scold, but the second half of the words were stuffed in his throat, making his chest heaving and his eyes bulging staring.

"Squeak..." The one that almost hit the carriage was a black police armored vehicle with three slanted red lines painted on its side.The driver also spotted the carriage and slammed it halfway to the right, otherwise he would have crashed into it.

"Huh..." On the driver's seat, Wang Jian let out a long breath, rolled down the window and poked his head out to look back.Fortunately, fortunately, it was discovered that the wheel had been spun early, and the driver braked in time, so there was no accident.

"Damn it..." I wanted to go down and ask about the situation of the carriage, but he didn't seem to have any intention of talking, and he had already gone east with his whip.But the expressions of those people in the carriage were still clearly seen. How should I put it, use an idiom to describe it, dare not speak out!

It was me who was distracted while driving, so why did he run away without saying a word?Wang Jian knew the answer exactly, it was nothing more than the clothes he was wearing and the painting of the vehicle.The Ministry of Internal Affairs, let alone the refugees in the safe zone, even if they are easily in the base, no one is willing to provoke them.

But Wang Jian didn't like this feeling very much, especially the way the coachman looked at him, which contained deep disgust besides anger and dissatisfaction.No matter who it is, even a heinous villain is not willing to be hated by the majority, not to mention that he is still running around all day long to serve the majority.

But I don't know when it started, the previous atmosphere of "I'm for everyone and everyone for me" gradually faded, disappeared, and changed.I remember that when Minister Zhou returned to the revival alliance with Minister Zhou, the men in the base were all proud of joining the army and fighting zombies on the front line, including myself.

But in less than four years, when I went to recruit soldiers, I didn't have the same feeling as before.Those who were conscripted to serve in accordance with the league's regulations no longer had passion in their eyes, but helplessness and resistance.

It is for this reason that I chose to retire from the army and voluntarily applied to work under the old leader.Even if it's just an ordinary field driver, risking his life to go deep into other forces to spy on information and sabotage, it's more comfortable than fighting all day long and always thinking about climbing up.

But after arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the situation has not improved but worsened. Compared with the power struggle in Chiguoguo in the army, the problem of strife in various departments is more serious.

There are a lot of small groups that can't even figure out the level of veterans like themselves. They are intertwined and intrigue.What radicals, conservatives, hawks, doves, liberals, and authoritarians, the relationship is intricate, and they are constantly being cut and confused.

The partner who performed the task together was going through life and death the day before, and went to make a small report the next day.In less than two years, I was approached by the council's disciplinary inspection team for four or five conversations.

If it wasn't for the old leader's mediation and finding a way to help mobilize the work, I am afraid that even the current deputy chief of the Special Investigation Section of the Ministry of Internal Affairs would not be able to get along with him, and he might be kicked into a factory and arranged for a leisurely retirement.

I think back when I was still playing with Ma Wenbo in the Wolves team, everyone had a relatively unified idea. We can't go back to the past, and we must break all bureaucratic shackles to realize our ideals.

Although no one could tell what the ideal was at the time, and even the direction was very vague, but now the days are obviously getting farther and farther away from the ideal, and even want to live like the person I once hated.

Chapter 691 Suspect

"Would it be better if he didn't die?" Every time at this time, a person who was once hated would appear in Wang Jian's head!