193. The Sheep and the Money
Once a king said to his minister(大臣),“You must try tohave two thousand sheep sold in the market and bring back allthe sheep and the money you get.Do remember to bring back allthe sheep!”
Although the minister(大臣)promised,he was at a loss(不知所措).He said to himself,“Ifthe sheep are sold 1 wouldnot be able to bring back the sheep.If I bring the sheep back.1would not be able to give the king the money.”
He thought harder and had an idea.The next evening,theminister came back from the market to see the king with the non-ey and all the sheep.The king was very satisfied.
Now,do you know what was the clever idea of the minister?
In fact,the minister drove the sheep to the market,thenhe had the wool(羊毛)out from the sheep.He sold the woolin his market.After that he came back with the money and allhis sheep.
How did the minister get the money without selling the sheep?
A.He stole some.
B.He sold only some sheep
C.He sold the wool of the sheep.
D.He skinned(剥…皮)the sheep and sold their fur(毛皮).
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