Establish diplomatic relations with another world

Rescuing the tribe was easier than imagined. A winter famine reduced the price of slaves to the point where you could buy one for a few catties of coarse grain.

But the few people who were rescued were also very worried.

When they came to the inn, they had a short rest, and Bai Qing and the others prepared a sumptuous meal.

Uncle Heng was very dissatisfied with the generosity of Kihara and the others.

"We are all dying, why are you giving us such good food?" Uncle Heng, who was persuaded by Bai Qing and others to kill three bowls of rice, was in good health, but his heart was hanging in the air.

It's because he insisted on not eating any more, and these prodigal sons actually cooked a big pot of white rice, which is the best fine grain.I don't know how to be more economical, they are extravagant, and this spring has just come, how much food can they have in their hands to withstand such a toss?

Knowing that the elders didn't know the situation, Mu Yuan didn't feel annoyed, and told them about the current situation in the camp.

"We originally prepared meat, but the adults said before that those who have been malnourished for a long time will not eat meat as soon as they come, and it will hurt the stomach. This is a bit vegetarian." Otherwise, they still have a lot of canned meat in their luggage Woolen cloth!

Uncle Heng listened to it as if he was listening to the scriptures, but he didn't believe it: "Can there be such a fairy? Just take out the food?" On the contrary, he believed that there are tree people in the camp now, and there is no shortage of food for the time being.

Seeing that he didn't believe it, Mu Yuan took out his trump card - tablet.

Click on the video, and the old priest Bai Ye gave an affectionate talk, as well as the fertile cultivation tanks in the big and small greenhouses!

The picture is far more powerful than the language of Qianbaiju. Uncle Heng almost knelt down. He couldn't put it down in front of the magical tablet, and watched the video repeatedly with the wooden beams.

Mu Yuan was very pleased with the receptivity of the elders, but he had to interrupt them: "Uncle, do you know the castellan? He posted a post for us, what do you think?"

Only then did Uncle Heng turn his attention away from the tablet, thought for a while, and said: "This Yongcheng is a small city with a total population of about 4 to [-] people. It was born from the main city next to Lidu, and the land is not bad. It is fertile, there are refined iron ore in the city, which can forge alloy swords, and it is generally passable by trading swords on weekdays.” But this is just as usual, “However, last year Li Du suddenly forcibly confiscated a sum of swords, but did not give food and grass in time. The price of oil and salt has risen sharply, and the common people have to use more food for trade, and this calculation means that everyone’s food and grass will not be enough for the whole winter. Now, except for some wealthy households, ordinary people can barely cope with porridge every day, barely supporting themselves.”

Mu Yuan hurriedly asked: "Why is Li Du suddenly like this? Isn't he afraid that Yongcheng will make trouble?"

Uncle Heng sneered: "When did the Li family pay attention to such a small place like Yongcheng? It has always been dispensable. We saw it when we passed by last autumn. The autumn harvest was not good. The Li family If you want to keep your own city safe, don't you have to sacrifice the surrounding vassals?"

Baicheng was also the capital of human beings back then, so Kihara and the others naturally knew the general trend of the world.

Li is the largest city in the north. The elite of the Li family, the lord of the capital city, has been here for hundreds of years. The Li family also has this qualification. Li Du's entire city has a population of more than 20, and there are countless fertile fields. The annual output is so abundant that people are jealous-it is said that their ancestors once had a wood god who stayed here and had a very good relationship with him. This land is very rich.There are more than [-] vassals around Lidu. No matter the population, economy, agriculture or military, few people can compete with it except Zhongdu.

But Kihara and the others didn't expect that it's okay for Li Du to look down on outsiders.Are you so indifferent to your own vassal city?

Muliang came out and explained: "Yongcheng is neither big nor small, but it is the farthest away from the main city. Even if it can forge weapons, there is another Fengcheng nearby that can also be forged. In this way, Yongcheng has no advantage. Things are naturally abandoned first."

After hearing this, Mu Yuan had an idea: "That is to say, Yongcheng has fallen to the bottom of the valley now. As far as the current food shortage situation in the city is not improved, I am afraid that people will starve to death on a large scale."

Uncle Heng nodded affirmatively: "As far as I know, letters to Li Du asking for help have been sent several times, but there is still no reply... According to past experience, it is not possible to starve to death on a large scale. Before the chaos, Li Du will still send a pen of grain, and then the local grain can be harvested, and by then, the famine will be over."

When the weather gets hotter and the wood crystal catalyzes, the food in the field will be harvested, so you won't be afraid of starvation.

But Mu Yuan understands, feelings are something that Yongcheng people have to experience every year!

"Can the Lord of Yongcheng bear this kind of cowardice?" Li Du said to Yongcheng, this money is not as good as his stepmother.

Uncle Heng sneered: "So what if you are dissatisfied? Yongcheng can't be self-sufficient with its own land alone. If you don't trade weapons with Li Du, they will starve to death on their own!" The city lord of Chengdu can be regarded as a person. He is prepared for danger in times of peace. During his more than ten years in power, Yongcheng's life has been much better. In the early years, Chunri starved to death. Although everyone's life is difficult now, they can barely support it. Don't look at the present Everyone is starving to death, but it is said that there is still a batch of food in the city lord's mansion, which will be distributed in the most difficult time, so there is not much panic among the people, and the city lord Du has a high prestige among the people."

Kihara listened quietly, already made up his mind!

Bai Qing and Dayu looked at him, guessed a bit, and talked for a while, seeing Uncle Heng and the others looking tired, persuaded them to go to rest first.After closing the door, the three of them began to discuss.

"This is at the border, so we can exchange our clansmen back so easily. If we go to a big city like Lidu, if we make a move, I'm afraid we will attract the attention of interested people." Mu Yuan did not hide his worry, "Yongcheng There is a shortage of food, so we can exchange food for Uncle Heng's freedom, but it is not so easy to go to other places."

In fact, before Bai Qing and the others set off, Bai Ye had already guessed this point. They also brought some precious medicinal materials and food with them. They planned to change them if they could. If they couldn't, then...

But now, Kihara has a different idea.

Yongcheng is so short of food, if they exchange it for food, can the people of Yongcheng help them redeem their clansmen?

After eating and drinking in the camp for a winter, Bai Qing and the others almost forgot that they were still Bai people who were shouting and beating outside. When talking about this topic, after a moment of silence, Bai Qing said in a deep voice: "The Lord of Yongcheng may not be willing." .”

Mu Yuan was confident: "We just showed our face in the market, and the city lord received the news and solemnly posted a post for us. I'm afraid this person has been looking for opportunities to break free from Li Du's control."

Big Yu disagreed: "Yongcheng wants to get rid of the shackles of food, and they will only open their mouths to us. How many people do we have? If we all exchange food, how much will the adults get? Don't say that we can grow this food by ourselves. Come out!" The adults took out all the dirt in the camp!

Bai Qing wiped her face: "That's true, we owe you too much."

But Mu Yuan said in a low voice: "Our lives already belong to the adults, we Baicheng people, after receiving this kindness, we should all give our lives to the adults!"

Big Yu Baiqing looked at Mu Yuan together, but Mu Yuan didn't back down, and the three of them looked at each other for a while, all sighing.

They followed Shen Yannian for one winter, and regarded him as a member of the gods, but others were not necessarily, only when they knew what Shen Yannian could do for them, would they truly respect Shen Yannian from the bottom of their hearts!

"Then do it!"

The three make a decision.

Although they did not ask Shen Yannian, the three of them were not at all worried that Shen Yannian would disagree or that they would not be able to provide food.

Who is that?

That is their Lord Shen Yannian!

Mu Yuan and the others went to the banquet on time the next afternoon, brought their presents by the way, and then met the elegant-faced City Lord Du.

City Lord Du of Yongcheng is 42 this year. In this year, he is already considered an old man. The oldest grandson under his knees is seven years old this year.

At the age of 26, he became the city lord. For more than ten years, Yemei wanted to develop Yongcheng, but unfortunately, Yongcheng was too far away.

The soil in the south is fertile, so the city will often be attacked by treants. Yongcheng is remote and there is no such danger, but at the same time, the soil area is small. Although it is carefully managed, the annual output is still not self-sufficient.Most of the people in the city were able to forge iron and smelt weapons, but they were controlled by Li Du. Although the weapons they produced were excellent, they could not be exchanged for food in time.

Relying on his power, Li Du not only lowered the price of their weapons, but also used excuses to delay, always giving them food until the end of spring. What is this enough for?People are starving to death.

City Lord Du is ambitious, he has been looking for another way out of Yongcheng, but still the same sentence, their place is too far away, almost no other caravans come over, their life seems to be only controlled by Li Du this way.

There is no light in sight!

It is his usual practice to post posts to Kihara and the others.

Every time a newcomer with a reputation comes to the city, he will meet him routinely. What if there is someone in there who is capable and can help them solve some problems?

But City Lord Du didn't take Mu Yuan and the others at ease at first.

When the steward of the slave station handed over the news, City Master Du had some guesses in his heart.

At this time, they came to buy slaves, and bought all those in Baicheng?

City Lord Du didn't want to get involved in those matters, if it wasn't for the ten catties of flour, he had some thoughts in his mind, this time, he might just ignore Mu Yuan and the others.

But even though he was suspicious, he still couldn't help being surprised when he saw the gift from Mu Yuan!

Muyuan and the others have spent a lot of money, five boxes, one box of apples, one box of oranges, one box of compressed biscuits to pack, one box of instant noodles, one box of two small cans of tea - this gift is not to mention visiting a small town It is enough to go to Zhongdu to meet the lord of the country.

When City Lord Du heard the butler's report, he looked at Mu Yuan and the others with wrong eyes.

There must be something to ask for under the courtesy.

Mu Yuan and the others pretended not to see City Master Du's suspicious gaze, and laughed and said, "I came out in a hurry, I didn't bring any good things, just a little thought, City Master Du, don't be disgusted!"

dislike?What a joke, there are still fresh fruits in this world, this is treated like a king, not to mention these fruits City Lord Du himself has never seen!And the food...

City Lord Du originally had some ideas in his heart, but when the gift came out, he was not sure.

City Lord Du thought all kinds of things in his heart, and he only greeted with a smile on his face: "The three are indeed young heroes. They are young and have extraordinary skills. I am not afraid of your jokes. Our Yongcheng is remote, and I have never seen these things before." Then, he directly asked the housekeeper to bring the gift up, to see it in person.

This was originally a bit rude, how could anyone open a gift in front of a guest?Unable to hold back, City Lord Du's attitude was too natural, and he asked Mu Yuan and the others: "I don't know where the three are from? How long do you plan to stay in Yongcheng? I dare not say other places, but we still have a few places in Yongcheng to see." You can see it, and I will ask my family steward to accompany you to go around, here, if you have anything to do, just say it!"

Mu Yuan smiled lowly, with a polite yet friendly attitude, and said gratefully: "Then thank the city lord first! I came from the north, but I came from a small place, so I have more knowledge than the city lord. It's just my hometown. Fortunately, the city lord does not dislike these special products."

It's just a matter of politeness, just listen to it.But saying they came from the north... City Lord Du was taken aback. Are these three people really from Baicheng?Those people who went to the Northland last year, are they really alive?How did they survive in the North?Where did they get these foods from?

City Lord Du was full of doubts, but he could only hold back and laughed loudly: "If you still dislike this, I can't stay in Yongcheng. To tell you the truth, our Yongcheng can only rely on blacksmithing to exchange some money." Food, I can’t even remember how long I haven’t eaten fresh fruit!” He laughed out loud, it was originally a heavy news, but what he said was not worth mentioning.

The housekeeper just brought up the gift brought by Muyuan and the others at this time. City Lord Du picked up an apple and looked at it for a while, wiped it casually, and smelled the refreshing fragrance, and took another bite. The crisp apple came out as soon as it touched the teeth The rich juice splashed with one hand, City Lord Du yelled, "It's a waste, it's a waste!" He looked at Mu Yuan and the others with bright eyes: "Good stuff, good stuff!"

It's not a good thing, because it's inconvenient to travel far away. Except for dry food and fresh fruits and vegetables, the food that Shen Yannian brought to Muyuan and the others, these easy-to-collect apples and oranges, are all selected from the best quality. It was not as fresh as when it was just picked, but it was more than enough for City Lord Du who had never eaten an apple.

Kihara and the others showed a few smiles just right: "As long as the city lord likes it."

City Lord Du smiled brighter, but his fear was deeper.

The three young men were neither humble nor overbearing, and they were all inappropriate in what they said. They were obviously well-educated. The North had never heard of any big tribe that could cultivate such talents.On the contrary, the group of people who fled into the Northland last year are said to be the elite generation of Baicheng, and they are likely to have such a level.

But, if they were really from Baicheng, how dare they be so calm in front of him?Dare to bring out the food?

City Lord Du smiled and opened several other boxes. The orange tea leaves were okay, but the compressed biscuits were a novelty to him. After taking a sip, I have to say that the taste is not bad, but it is really pressed tightly.Well, I will ask someone to cook it later to see if I can make a pot of porridge...

City Lord Du looked at the instant noodles again. He could tell they were deep-fried.That's amazing.

What standard of living do you need to dare to eat fried food?City Lord Du himself can only use fried, steamed or boiled meals!

Moreover, these breads and biscuits are obviously dry and easy to store, which reminded City Lord Du of military rations...

Mu Yuan smiled and said: "This is the way we eat there, the city lord does not dislike it, let me show you a demonstration?"

City Lord Du has nothing to answer for.

When the butler brought up the stove pot and bowl, Kihara confidently opened the cloth bag containing seasonings in the box, and the jars containing seasoning oil. He took out a few spoons and cut them into the small pot. In the water, almost at the same time, the overbearing fragrance spread in the room.

City Lord Du smelled the fragrance and stood up in shock.

Kihara looked at City Lord Du's loss of composure calmly, and smiled reservedly: "This is a special noodle from our place, sir, try it!"

Bai Qing and Dayu stood up silently, proudly.

For those who have no experience, a little instant noodles can surprise you like this!

Completely forgetting how reluctant they were to take out the instant noodles at the beginning, the two of them who had been arguing with Kihara for a long time maintained the curvature of their lips very reservedly, saying, this is nothing, it is the most common food in our place!The gift is too shabby, I'm really sorry, don't dislike it!

City Lord Du: ...

Silently picked up the chopsticks, silently prepared to take a bite and stopped, and then accidentally finished a bowl of Du Chengzhu, very depressed, very depressed!

Mu Yuan also peeled an orange: "Although the taste of this side is not bad, it tastes heavy in your mouth after eating, and it's easy to get angry if you eat too much. It's best to have some fruit later to moisten your mouth."

City Lord Du stared at the yellow fruit, took a bite, and his mouth was full of sweet juice.

"..."

Alright, you guys are here to show off!

But I have to say, City Lord Du was really moved!

"Today, I have tasted something new. I have lived for more than forty years in vain. I have traveled to more than a dozen cities, and I have never seen these before." City Lord Du stared at Mu Yuan and the others, "I have lived all these years in vain. I never knew that there are still such good things in the Northland!"

Mu Yuan didn't avoid his gaze, he just said: "This is also my luck, God treats me favorably."

City Lord Du was not satisfied with this answer: "Since it is a gift from heaven, why didn't you stay in the Northland, but came to our Yongcheng instead?"

Mu Yuandan smiled and said: "Although the Northland is good, it's a pity that the population is too small. Although we work day and night, we still suffer from insufficient manpower, so we can only come out to find helpers."

City Lord Du was very proud: "What's so difficult about this? There are a lot of idle laborers in my eternal city. Just pick as many as you want."

Mu Yuan shook his head: "Thank you for the kindness of the city lord, but I have already figured out who we need before waiting, the city lord's kindness, but we have something to ask your lord."

City Lord Du let out a secret cry and laughed, "I am poor in Yongcheng, but I don't know how I can help you?"

Mu Yuan hurriedly saluted: "Your Excellency is too modest. To tell you the truth, although we intend to recruit people, we just suffer from too many affairs in the territory, so we really don't have time, so I hope that Your Excellency can help us find suitable people..." Seeing City Lord Du's smile restrained, and he quickly added, "Of course I won't let you suffer, the expenses and remuneration will be settled in food!"

food?

City Lord Du's heart moved, but he didn't agree. He just looked at him and said in surprise: "Food? It's still warm now. Are you really willing to trade grain?"

How much food do these people have in their hands?City Lord Du secretly planned, his own Yongcheng is too short of food now...

Mu Yuan didn't care and said: "To be honest, the most important thing we need now is food." He was still a little distressed, "My lord also said that if we don't have more people to do things, the food will grow and no one will pick it. !" After complaining, he felt a little regretful, looked at City Lord Du, and closed his mouth angrily.

pick?growing?

City Lord Du didn't miss this message. It's winter, where can things grow?Who is the adult?

A thought quickly crossed his mind, and he couldn't help but widen his eyes. Could it be that there are tree people in the Northland?

Once this idea arises, it is difficult to stop, and the more I think about it, the more possible it becomes.

Last year, the group of people passed through Yongcheng. City Lord Du also knew the news. They were desperate and had only a small amount of luggage. If there were no adventures, there would be only a dead end to enter the Northland. How could they be as generous as they are now.

If they met a tree man, it was still possible to be absorbed by the tree man as a subordinate.It is said that some tree gods have their own territory, with a vast area, which can produce plants all year round, and can also command animals, forming a paradise within the territory.It is also said that in ancient times, tree gods liked humans as subordinates, because these humans are far more flexible than animals, and can help tree people take better care of plants and compost farming. Therefore, some tree people are willing to coexist with humans...

It is said that in the central capital, there is a tree god...

Thinking of this, City Lord Du couldn't help asking in surprise: "Your adults gave you all these foods?"

Kihara just smiled and said nothing.

City Lord Du couldn't help getting up and pacing, walked around, and asked with determination: "What you want me to do, we want to offend people."

He said bluntly, but Muyuan laughed instead: "To tell you the truth, we are just beginning to recruit people here. There are too many things to do in the territory, and we still need some things, all of which need to be made and smelted, but those of us Among people, there are not many who are proficient in these... If you are willing, we are happy to exchange information with you!"

City Lord Du hesitated.

Mu Yuan continued: "We can trade privately!" City Lord Du still did not speak, and Mu Yuan added, "We trade with grain."

For the first time today, City Lord Du didn't have a smile on his face, and his eyes were as sharp as knives. After a while, he smiled and didn't answer, and asked the housekeeper to take them out for a walk.

Kihara didn't persuade much, and left.

We all know each other well, and this is a good deal.

Just, do you want to do it?