Great Wei Nengchen

If you ask who is the most adventurous and pioneering person in the world?Answer: Still a businessman!

Whether it is the smoky southern swamp or the vast grassland outside the Great Wall, as long as it can bring enough profits, it will leave the footprints of caravans. The ancient road, climbing the towering Congling Ridge, walking through the Gobi Desert known as the Sea of ​​Death, and avoiding the iron hooves and scimitars of the big cannibals, is such an almost impossible journey. The famous avenue---Silk Road!

The price of a piece of silk in Luoyang is one tael of gold, but in ancient Rome the price is a full 100 taels of gold. Under the temptation of a hundredfold profit, the caravans from the East appeared on the streets of Rome, and the price of a jar of worry-free wine The cost is only half a bag of grain in the Central Plains, but it can be exchanged for two excellent war horses that have not been castrated by the Huns, and the profit between them is even more than a hundred times, so the caravan appeared on the Saibei grassland.

There have been wars and peace between the Han Dynasty and the Huns for hundreds of years, but whether it was the most tense war era or the relatively loose peace period, the trade between the two sides has never stopped, and the last trade The main method is smuggling.

Trade is also a form of war. The Han Dynasty prohibited materials such as ironware, salt, and grain from leaving the fortress, while the Huns prohibited the entry of high-quality stallions, horse mane, cow horns, and cowhide, etc., which could be used for military purposes. The two sides unanimously implemented a material blockade to weaken the war potential of the other side, but the trade between human beings can never be stopped. The more the ban is, the higher the profit of the material is, and the more exciting it is, so These smugglers came into being!

Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping are two businessmen with vicious eyes and bold actions. Since they discovered Wushou Liquor in the "Crouching Tiger Pavilion", the two took advantage of their first move to go south to Qingzhou and Xuerzhou, and west to Luoyang and Chang'an. Within a short period of time, they made a lot of money and made a lot of money; when the two were about to continue their efforts, the situation changed. The Crouching Tiger Pavilion was destroyed by the war, and the Liang family, a wealthy businessman in Ji County, took over. Since then, the brewing and trafficking of Wuchou Liquor, the two people's happy life has come to an end, and their living space has been continuously compressed. Facing the giant in the business circle of the Liang family, they have no strength to fight back.

Seeing the gold coins pouring into other people's pockets like running water, Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping, who were already red-eyed, gritted their teeth and stomped their feet, and decided to break out a new business route, that is, to go north to the outside of the Great Wall and go to the Huns. There are a lot of idiots and horses to fish for gold, and cattle and sheep are everywhere. It is the place where businessmen like them show their talents.

It is bitterly cold outside the Great Wall, and Wushou Liquor has been welcomed by all the Huns since it appeared there. In the eyes of these nomads, spirits are not only the best drink, but also a life-saving medicine. In the extremely cold winter When the white-haired wind comes, drinking a sip of strong wine to invigorate blood and keep out the cold is more effective than wearing a sheepskin jacket. I don’t know how many herdsmen survived the cold winter by relying on strong wine.

Just do what you say, and the most taboo thing for businessmen is to lose business opportunities because of hesitation. After Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping bought Wushou Liquor in Ji County, they went all the way north, left Beiping, sneaked across the Great Wall, and then turned west. Walking along the Great Wall until reaching the outskirts of Yanmen Pass, this not only avoids the difficult journey of crossing the Yellow River and the Taihang Mountains, but also avoids the exploitation of checkpoints along the way, and can maximize the profit of your caravan, to put it bluntly They are a group of smugglers who secretly sell goods to the grassland!

The most profitable business is business, and the most lucrative businessmen are smugglers. For money, they are willing to take all kinds of risks. Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping originally wanted to replenish supplies at Yanmen Pass and purchase some ironware. Then they went all the way north to the grasslands, and exchanged ironware and spirits for horses and furs from the Huns. The army was surrounded.

"Brothers are very fortunate. We are all serious businessmen. We came to Yanmen to do a small business. I hope you will show your kind hands and let us go. The villain is very grateful! ... In addition, the money will be given to you Let's drink, brother!" Su Shuang stretched out his hand to untie the purse at his waist, it jingled inside, and looked heavy, his eyesight was extremely precise, and he could tell at once that these frontier soldiers were not just for nothing, not only were they all burly They were extremely fierce and well-equipped, and suddenly appeared around the caravan like a ghost, sealing off the caravan's breakthrough route at once; He directly chose to spend money to avoid disasters. In his opinion, there is no one who does not love money when he is a soldier.

"Put away your bad money, I bleed my own blood, eat my own food, be upright, I don't need you black-hearted smugglers to show respect,...the Commander has an order to stop the caravan and search for me!" The captain of the ranger team was Mu Wei, who lost in the wrestling that day. Although he was slightly inferior in strength, it was undeniable that he was indeed an excellent ranger, whether it was riding and shooting skills or scouting and ambush , and even the fierceness of fighting the saber, even in the Xuanjia Army, which is full of masters, he has a place; today his team was the first to discover this smuggling caravan.

Soldiers like wolves and tigers immediately rushed forward, and dozens of men were disarmed without any resistance. Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping were also guarded. Seeing the failure of the money strategy, the two looked at each other. Their faces were a little pale, and it was the first time they encountered soldiers who were not bribed in countless counties and counties in Kyushu, the Han Dynasty. What kind of army did they encounter?

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In the big tent of the Xuanjia Army, Xiao Yi was reading the confession. Under the interrogation of these tiger and wolf soldiers, there was no severe punishment at all, but only a little trick, and the people in the caravan confessed. Whether it is the type and source of the goods, or the profits that can be obtained from this smuggling, all are clearly explained, which allows Xiao Yi to have a deeper understanding of the smuggling activities of this era. The most rare thing is that these smugglers I know a lot about the situation of the Xiongnu, including the distribution of the tribes of the Huns, the size of the population, the law of grassland migration, who are the leaders of each tribe, their temper, whether they are generous, and as for the route on the grassland. The safest place is where the water source can be replenished. These businessmen all know it clearly; and once these commercial data are used in the military, they are extremely valuable data, comparable to a thousand horses and thousands of troops!

Xiao Yi clearly knew that in one and a half months at most, when the grass leaves completely turned yellow, the smoke of the wolf on the plug would rise ragingly, and those Hun cavalry would rush to the interior like a pack of wolves, looting the Han people, especially those who had Based on last year's experience, these Xiongnu nobles who have tasted the sweetness will definitely gather more troops, and the looting will go deeper. At that time, it will be the direction of the soldiers, and the blood will flow like a river...

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles!But now I know very little about the situation of the Huns, and these smugglers have the opportunity to go deep into the grassland to see the reality of the Huns. This is an opportunity!A rare opportunity!

A bold plan began to form in Xiao Yi's mind. Although it was a bit crazy, the more it was like this, the more it moved Xiao Yi's heart. Men, sometimes they should be crazy. If you are not crazy, you will not become a demon, and if you are not a demon, you will not be able to live!

"Come here, send me a general order to release all the smugglers and their goods caught today. Remember, you must release them quickly and without leaving any traces!" With his mind made up, Xiao Yi immediately deployed, Letting these businessmen go is the first step, and the second step, he needs a few accomplices to help him complete it, "Give me the captain Daniu, the personal soldier Xiaobin, the fire head army fat Liu, and the grain and grass officer Cao Yang." Call to the Chinese military tent, I have important matters to discuss!

Touching his chin, Xiao Yi is going to take a big gamble this time, and take a free grassland tour...

172. Chapter 172 Xiao Yi!Xiaoyi!

Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping were lucky, because they met a greedy captain. When they held the last hope to launch a money offensive again, they did not expect it to be a great success. The dozens of carts of goods were also brought out intact, which made the two of them ecstatic. The school captain surnamed Ma is really their "noble man", and at the same time, they once again confirmed a truth in their hearts, "Money is everything. No one is not greedy! '

Similarly, Ma Liu is also very excited now, not because of the heavy bag of gold on the table, but because of the task he has received, to replace Xiao Yi in the barracks, and temporarily assume all the duties of the commander of the Xuanjia Army; from this order, he I could feel Xiao Yi's deep trust in him, and he was determined not to let go of this trust. Besides, that man didn't have the dream of a general in his heart. When he waved the flag, thousands of soldiers bowed their heads. Just think about such a scene, He was trembling with excitement.

As for Xiao Yi, with a few people, he sneaked out of the barracks unknowingly, and he traveled lightly. Except for the 'Greedy Wolf' knife in his arms, other armor, swords, bows and arrows were all covered. He stayed in the barracks, and now he needs to change to a new identity, with a new face, to complete his plan!

Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping were not in a hurry to set off, but stationed at a relatively hidden river bank outside Yanmen Pass. This is a contact point known only to smugglers in the circle. Outside the Great Wall is not only a place of bitter cold, but also full of crises. Horse thieves who come and go like the wind, looting bloody wealth, Hun tribes who may turn their faces and kill people at any time, and wild wolves lurking in the dark to attack caravans everywhere... On the vast prairie, a team of hundreds of people... A caravan is a small boat, which may be swallowed by danger at any time, so these merchants will spontaneously organize together to form a larger group to deal with possible dangers together out of safety considerations; How powerful!No matter where you go, this is a wise saying.

One, two, three, in just two days, more than ten smuggling caravans have assembled near this secret contact point by the river. These caravans have more than a hundred people in large groups, and dozens of small ones. Moreover, all the members were extremely sturdy, and they all carried horses and weapons with them. Anyone who dared to venture outside the Great Wall was easy to deal with.

As for the composition of the personnel, it is even more complicated. There are not only the rich merchants from the Yanzhao generation, but also swordsmen from Xiliang, and there are even some caravans organized by the rich and powerful. When it comes to smuggling goods, those noble officials also Don't fall behind, who wouldn't want to take a bite of such a fat piece of meat!

The merchants travel far and wide, and the news is the most well-informed. These rich merchants from all over the world immediately gather together, and acquaintances greet each other, exchange some information, and greet each other with a little face, to test each other’s bottom line. Be aware that no one who can be a smuggler is a kind person. Those bones that still have kind thoughts have long been fed to the wild wolves outside the Great Wall. Smugglers naturally barter and do some serious things. business, but this does not prevent them from occasionally acting as horse thieves and doing some black-and-white business. It can be said that at least one-third of these caravans going out every year die in the hands of their accomplices. Even if you don’t want to kill people, People will also come to kill you. Smuggling is of course profitable, but robbery is worthless.

"Boss Su, Boss Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time. You two are always good!" A tall and strong man with a beard came over leading a team of dozens of people, all of whom were wearing cowhide armor. , with bows and arrows on their backs, and machetes commonly used in the Western Regions stuck in their waists, all of them looked fierce, especially when they looked at other caravans, greedy and cold, like looking at lambs waiting to be slaughtered!

"It turned out to be Mr. Tiger. Thanks to you, life is going well!" Su and Zhang looked at each other and touched the swords around their waists at the same time. They both secretly felt vigilant. Su Shuang was mature and calm. , This kind of thing is usually dealt with by him, "Master Tiger has always lived near Xiliang, why did he suddenly come to Yanmen today, is it possible that he still wants to fight for jobs with us poor horses? ?”

"What did Boss Su say? If you are poor, then you guys are beggars! ... Life in the west is not easy now. Some time ago, Xiliang Governor Dong suddenly mobilized the army. I am afraid that the younger brother is going to encircle and suppress everyone. The brothers at the top of the mountain, just ran to the Yanmen area to avoid the limelight, have a meal with the bosses, and hope that the boss will help out for the sake of the old man, I am grateful!" Master Hu said The honor everyone calls him is that he was originally a commander of the border guards in the Xiliang Army. Because he couldn't stand the bitter cold days of the soldiers, he simply led a group of soldiers under his command to become bandits and started a business without capital. Every day, he robbed business travelers, drank heavily, and ate large chunks of meat, so he lived a carefree life.

Because he always greets people with a smiling face on the surface, but secretly stabs knives everywhere, doing some black-and-white business, and he is cruel and ruthless, and never leaves a living when he does things, so everyone calls him "Black-hearted Smiling Tiger". A polite title, as for his original name, no one knows.

Last year, Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping went to sell Wushou wine near Chang'an. On the way, they met a group of "Tiger Masters". It didn't take advantage of it either, and a beam has been formed since then.

Even in the circle of smugglers, the "Tiger Lord" group is notorious, and they often do things to entrap their partners, so no one likes to partner with them; but these people are all soldiers, not only cruel, but also skilled. It was very tough, so everyone dared not speak out and avoided them as much as possible. Unexpectedly, they took the initiative to find them this time.

"It's easy to say, easy to say! The bitter cold place outside the Great Wall is full of dangers. Everyone should help each other in the same boat. If the boat capsizes, no one will be able to please anyone!" Su Shuang replied with something in his words. Engage in those shady tricks, otherwise Lao Tzu's knives are not vegetarian.

"Well, what Boss Su said is very true. Since everyone is going for a business, you should have the same blessings and share the hardships!" Clasping his fists, Lord Tiger nodded in agreement, but the killing intent in his eyes couldn't be concealed. As long as there is an opportunity, no one can stop him from killing people and stealing goods, money is touching!

"Boss, there's another fat sheep over there! The leader is a little milk boy, very handsome!" A subordinate suddenly came to Master Hu's side, and whispered something in his ear.

Following the guidance of his subordinates, Lord Tiger really saw a new caravan, about a hundred people, driving more than 30 vehicles, with all kinds of goods piled up on them. Dressed up, the attire is neat and uniform, it seems that it should be sent by a big business, and the leader is a float with two horses on the shaft, which is very luxuriously dressed. He looked thirteen or fourteen years old, with red lips and white teeth, and was extremely handsome. He was directing his subordinates to surround the vehicle and prepare for camping. Next to the boy in white clothes, there was a cute boy in Tsing Yi who was about the same age, holding a little boy in his arms. The parcel seemed to be his servant.

"Sure enough, he was very handsome, and he brought his personal servant with him when he went out. He should be the young master of that big family who came out to practice. The second generation ancestor who has never seen the world is indeed a fat sheep!" Wei's eyes have long been trained to be extremely vicious, and as soon as he looked at him, he guessed the other party's origin almost indistinguishably, "Don't worry, wait until there is a chance on the road, it's a pity to kill this boy in white, if the sale arrives If you go to be a child prostitute with officials and dignitaries, you will definitely be able to sell it for a good price!"

"Hehe! What the boss said is very true. It's a pity that there are no good men among our brothers, otherwise it would be good to stay and enjoy it for a few days!... With such a beautiful boy, I don't mind changing tastes, haha!... "Master Tiger's subordinates suddenly laughed in a low voice, they obviously regarded the caravan as a meal on the plate, and they can eat whatever they want!

Maybe he sensed the bewitching eyes of Master Hu and his gang, the young man in white on the carriage held the short sword in his arms with one hand, and then stared back fiercely. The corners of the eyes and the brows seem to contain infinite amorous feelings, like a young girl Huaichun, and everyone in the electric shock is numb all over!

Just when people were thinking about each other, another wonderful caravan came to the gathering place. It was true that they were called weird. There were hundreds of caravans gathered here, and dozens of people were few. , but there are only five people in this wonderful caravan, and there are only two trucks, pulled by two old cattle. How to write the words, there was a lot of discussion among the people for a while, most of them looked at them as if they were watching a joke.

"Everyone is lucky, hard work! The younger one's surname is Cao, known as Fatty Cao, from Yuyang-Crouching Tiger Pavilion. Thank you, bosses, for taking care of me!" The leader of this wonderful caravan is a fat man four feet high and four feet wide, with a festive appearance, no matter who he looks at, he always smiles and greets everyone, nodding and bowing in a very polite manner up.

There was another fat man in the car, but he was very burly, with a big black pot on his back. He seemed to be the cook of the caravan. There were also two young guards. One was holding a giant mace. Look at the heavy The body of the stick, and the barbed spikes that reflect the sunlight, should be hard guys made of pure steel; the other is a stern young man, wearing a leopard-skin hunting coat, with a long-handled saber in his waist, and a bow and arrow on his back, look at that The thick calluses on the fingers, and those shining eyes, it is obvious that this is a good archer.

In addition, there was a young man in a green shirt sitting on the bullock cart. His small face was slightly dark and his appearance was extremely sunny. When he smiled, there were two deep dimples on his face. The young man did not carry any weapons. Instead, he carried a wooden box on his back, and he didn't know what was in it.

The black-faced boy was sitting on the cart and gnawed on a piece of pot helmet. He ate such rough food very sweetly. It seemed that he came from a poor background. Beside him was a shaggy black horse, covered in dust. It looks very ugly, and I am grabbing the pot helmet in his hand with the young man to eat, but this horse seems to be very picky, just took a few mouthfuls of the pot helmet, and then vomited it all out, and jumped around like a temper tantrum, a foodie rides a bad horse , this person and horse are a perfect match!

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the young man put down the pot helmet in his hand with some embarrassment, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and then said blushingly, "Hi everyone, my name is Xiao Yi!"

173. Chapter 173 Fat Dragon Guokui Banner

On whether to accept this small caravan of five people, everyone is talking about it. Some people think that bringing this small caravan will only become a burden to the big team. It is better to refuse to accept it and drive them out to fend for themselves. Others believed that one more person would give them more strength, and in a dangerous place beyond the Great Wall, more strength would mean more assurance of life-saving, so it is better to accept them!

Everyone disagreed, and everyone quarreled and quarreled but failed to come up with a good solution. In the end, everyone unanimously decided that since it is a caravan, it should be decided by the old method on the commercial road. This method has always been the most suitable method in human society. ----The strong are respected!

Whoever has the bigger fist has the final say!This method is applicable to all places with human civilization from ancient times to the present, from China to the outside world. It can be used to resolve any contradictions, right and wrong, and disputes, and it is fair and reasonable.

There are three most powerful caravans. One is Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping. They travel around all the year round and have rich experience in smuggling and business. The hundred and ten men under them are also seasoned veterans. Their power should not be underestimated!

The second team is the team of the little princes in white. They claim to be from the "Jia" family in Hebei. This team has the largest number of people, the most abundant goods, and the richest capital. Naturally, they have a certain right to speak.

As for the last team, it is Lord Tiger's team from Xiliang. Although they are relatively small in number, only a few dozen, they are all bloodthirsty and capable of fighting. They are the strongest.

The three strongest teams vote together, the minority obeys the majority, fair and reasonable!

"They're too weak, and I'm afraid they won't even be able to protect themselves when they're in danger, so don't take them with you!" The first person to express his opinion was Mr. Jia, who was dressed in white, and his voice was clear and sweet, without the rough feeling of a boy at all. , but with a hint of a daughter's tenderness, his meaning is very clear, beyond the Great Wall is dangerous, such a small caravan may never return, it is better to keep them; those who refuse are out of goodwill!

"Everyone goes out to do business to make a living. It's not easy for anyone. Why reject people thousands of miles away? Let's just take care of them on the way!" Master Hu had a loyal look on his face, and his chest slapped loudly , insisting on bringing this small caravan, in Master Hu's view, no matter how small a grasshopper is, it is still meat!As long as there is meat to eat, he never dislikes being fat and thin. Besides, with such a small caravan, they can let them explore the way first when they encounter difficulties, and they can stay behind when there is danger. Whatever plan is appropriate; helper , On the contrary, it is harboring evil intentions!

In a one-to-one tie, the final decision rests in the hands of Su Shuang, Zhang Shiping and the others. They can leave or leave a word, depending on their attitude!

"Let them stay. If you have more people, you will have more strength. The prairie is boundless. It's hard to say who will take care of whom in the end!" Su Shuang thought for a moment, and then carefully sized up the members of the small caravan. After talking for a while, he finally expressed his consent to them staying, but the words seemed to imply something!

"Thank you for your care. Thank you very much. They are all good people!" Fatty Cao, the leader of the small caravan, immediately ran forward and thanked everyone. Even Mr. Jia, who objected, bowed several times in a row. It's terrible, it seems that he doesn't know at all that his own life has been worried about by others.