Chapter 1030: Trading for Spots

Considering that this Gu might be a new variety, Changle's heart suddenly became excited. There was still time, and he could not wait until tomorrow to go find this again, so he directly called over his personal guard: "Lei, tell everyone that I have discovered something here that might be a new variety of Gu. It is not yet certain whether it is, so I need someone to go back to that place just now and dig up some more."

However, there are many mosquitoes there, so it is still quite difficult. Therefore, if our people from Huaxia go, as long as they go, regardless of whether it is a new variety of Gu, I will get them a Collective Third-Class Merit; this is the minimum. If the results are quite significant, I will strive to get them an Individual Third-Class Merit. This is my promise, and I will certainly be able to get it for you.

If people from the Xuanyuan Tribe go, I will give them each a jar of Soybean Oil as a separate reward. The place is not far. Ten people need to go; you arrange it yourself, understand?

It is best if both Huaxia and Xuanyuan Tribe people go. You understand. As for yourself, don't fight for the opportunity with them; leave it to the people below, you know?"

Lei nodded immediately, indicating he understood. As Changle's personal guard, or rather his close attendant, his status was a bit higher than the other guards, and he had more opportunities to perform meritorious service. In fact, as long as Changle could return safely from the wilderness every time and get back to Huaxia, it was a merit for Lei each time. If everyone else got a Collective Third-Class Merit, he would definitely get an Individual Third-Class Merit. Such opportunities should indeed be left to others.

Just as Lei was about to go find people, Changle hurriedly called him back: "Wait a moment. First, take this plant and ask who pulled it up, but don't say why."

"I understand what you mean. I will go right now."

Lei took the Gu and asked around everywhere to see who had pulled it out. Such a thing that everyone had seen and recognized had actually been pulled out and delivered into Changle's hands just like that. This was clearly fooling Changle. Now he started to hold them accountable one by one; could they still admit it?

Those few people with mud still wet on their bodies were naturally the targets of the questioning. Since no one else had gone into the water, how could they have pulled this up?

Everyone was unwilling to admit it, saying that at the time there were too many mosquitoes and they were in too much of a hurry, so they didn't know at all what they had pulled up.

Lei at least loosened his tone: "The Prince is not going to blame anyone because of this. Having been together for so long, don't you know what kind of person the Prince is? He certainly won't punish you for this; there is another matter."

Once this was said, someone from the Xuanyuan Tribe finally stood up, though he still explained it himself: "I didn't go to pick this thing on purpose. At the time, there were too many mosquitoes, and when I was pulling other water plants, I accidentally pulled this out. But I didn't expect you all to not throw it away and instead hand it over to Changle Prince together."

Lei smiled and patted the man on the shoulder: "Alright brother, don't worry. I can tell you now, it's a good thing. I was even wondering if it could be our Huaxia brothers, but it seems they didn't have such good luck. This time, the reward will be all yours."

The Xuanyuan Tribe Soldier, who had been a bit panicked, now had his eyes light up: "Really? How can there be a reward for this? Isn't it just a piece of Gu Grass?"

Lei held the Gu and was also a bit puzzled: "I don't know either. The Prince said it might be some new variety of Gu, which is why he is prepared to reward you. Also, the Prince said ten people need to go to continue to that place just now and pull up more of this Gu for him."

For the people of Huaxia, as long as you go, I will apply for a Collective Third-Class Merit for you. If there is a more outstanding performance, an Individual Third-Class Merit is also possible.

For the brothers of the Xuanyuan Tribe, as long as you go, each person gets a jar of Soybean Oil, calculated separately. Of these ten people, our Xuanyuan Tribe and Huaxia will each have five spots."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone cheered. However, Lei added mysteriously: "Brothers of the Xuanyuan Tribe, it is like this: because if you go, you can only get Soybean Oil, but if we go, it is a Third-Class Merit. You are not in Huaxia, so you don't know what this Third-Class Merit means to us. We all really need this opportunity, and such an opportunity is very rare."

So, this is what I am thinking: let our Soldiers use their own Soybean Oil to trade with you for the spots to go on this mission. The Soybean Oil will still be given to you, but you don't have to go. That way, all our Soldiers who go will be able to get an opportunity. What do you think? Are you willing? If you are willing, I will go talk to our Prince."

At this, someone from the Xuanyuan Tribe was puzzled: "Captain Lei, but why doesn't Changle Prince just give all the spots to your Huaxia Soldiers? He could completely choose not to give them to us. Anyway, the spots are given by your Prince, the mission is ordered by your Prince, and the final reward is also given by your Prince. It has nothing to do with us at all. Why go to all this extra trouble?"

Lei had to explain: "Our Prince said that as long as we come out to execute a mission, there is no distinction between everyone. Whether it is Huaxia or Xuanyuan Tribe, everyone is the same. Therefore, opportunities like this where one can obtain benefits must be distributed evenly to everyone."

You saw that place just now; it's actually not too dangerous, it's just that there are many mosquitoes, and it's quite uncomfortable to be bitten. As long as you go once, you can obtain benefits. Everyone is willing to go, right?

If there is a more dangerous mission, it is calculated the same way. He won't just let you go; we have to go too. This is our Prince's idea."

If you agree to my proposal, I will go back now and tell our Prince, because for him, it doesn't matter who goes; the main thing is that this benefit must be something you also obtain."

The people of the Xuanyuan Tribe immediately expressed loudly: "No problem, we agree, we agree!"

The sound was so loud that even Changle heard it clearly. Changle also curiously shouted: "What are you all agreeing to? Come over here and tell me!"

Lei hurriedly shouted: "Prince, we are coming up right now!"

Immediately, Lei pulled the person who had found the Gu and ran toward Changle's Tent, and introduced him to Changle: "Changle Prince, he is the one who found this Gu Grass."

The Xuanyuan Tribe Soldier was immediately a bit flustered and explained again: "Prince, I really pulled this out by accident. I pulled it when I was pulling other water plants; I didn't pull this one on purpose."

Changle directly handed him a piece of paper: "Keep this on your person. After we go back, you can take this and find me to exchange for things. This Gu Grass is very useful to me, so I am rewarding you with two jars of Soybean Oil. Regardless of whether you found it by accident or not, the reward must still be given to you."