Chen Ji walked barefoot behind the Common Households, through a chorus of clanging iron.
He curiously asked, "How much Silver for one ear?"
The Common Households replied without turning his head, "One ear can be exchanged for ten silver taels at Chongli Pass, selling you one hundred taels, everyone is happy about it. Three ears guarantee your promotion to General Banner, ten ears ensure your promotion to Common Households."
Chen Ji pondered, "What about households?"
The Common Households casually said, "Aspiring for households is a rare chance. There won't be large battles in the near future, no opportunities for siege, capturing banners, leading assaults, or beheading generals, it requires killing two Jing Dynasty 'Life-catcher Generals' instead."
"Life-catcher Generals?"
The Common Households said solemnly, "Similar to our Ning Dynasty's Night Patrol. If you go chopping wood in the mountains, you'd best pray to Bodhisattva to ensure you never encounter them."
