Zhi Xuan

In the middle of the night, it is extremely dangerous to meet tigers in the wilderness, even caravans are no exception.

The fox merchant made a decisive decision and ordered everyone to push the carts outside the camp and connect them end to end.Later, he ordered the guards to stand behind the car with bows and arrows in hand, light torches in the camp, light the fire, and immediately release arrows when they find movement outside the camp.Don't ask for a one-hit kill, but also create a deterrent to the beast, so that the opponent does not dare to approach.

When caravans travel across countries, they often encounter difficulties and dangers.

Under the order of the fox merchant, the guards quickly took their positions, and the rest of the members also found their own positions. They quickly set up defenses in the camp, and set up torches two to three steps apart, complementing several fires.

In the silent wilderness, the surroundings were pitch black, but the fox merchant's camp was brightly lit, which stood out in the night.

The roar of the tiger came from far to near, and everyone's nerves were tense for a while.

Suddenly, a guard issued an alarm: "There!"

Attracted by the sound, everyone looked in the direction the guard pointed, and more than a dozen people shot arrows.Amid the sound of breaking wind, two sharp arrows hit the black shadow rushing towards the camp.

The shadow fell to the ground, and the guard moved closer to the torch, and found that there was a tiger on the ground, which was clearly a strong stag.

Everyone felt a little relaxed, but the fox merchant and the experienced guards frowned. Instead of letting everyone relax their vigilance, they ordered to step up their defenses.

The guards picked up their bows and arrows again, and were about to stick their torches into the ground, when a colorful tiger suddenly appeared, walking soundlessly towards the fallen stag.

Seeing a fierce tiger, young guards will shoot arrows.

"Stop, don't shoot the arrow!" The fox merchant stopped immediately and told everyone to stay behind the car so as not to disturb the tiger.

The tiger's target was obviously not the caravan, but the stag that fell to the ground.The reason why the stag appeared was most likely because it was chased by a tiger and rushed over in a panic.As a result, he did not die under the tiger's claws, but was shot to death by a bow and arrow.

The tiger walked up to the stag and looked at the camp vigilantly. Seeing that the caravan had not moved, he bit the stag by the neck and dragged it into the darkness.

In less than a moment, the stag and tiger disappeared, leaving only a pool of dark blood on the ground, attracting the insects hiding under the soil.

Several guards listened attentively, and boldly went out to investigate, and after confirming that the tiger had gone far, they immediately reported to the fox merchant.

According to their experience, the stag is enough to feed the tiger, and if nothing else happens, the tiger will not come near the caravan again.Just in case, they still suggest to stay vigilant, divide the guards into three shifts, and take turns to patrol and guard.

"You arrange the staff." The fox merchant accepted the suggestion and handed over the matter to the oldest guard.

Knowing that the tiger had left, the caravan was finally relieved.They were just frightened, and no one dared to sleep too soundly. They all sat in the car wrapped in animal skins, leaning against each other, to refresh their spirits for a while, and then set off after dawn.

In the second half of the night, a light rain fell, and the rain was filled with snow. The animal skin was not too cold, but it melted on the ground, and the inside and outside of the camp soon became muddy.

The fox merchant was not in the mood to sleep, holding a torch and patrolling the camp with the guards, checking the cloth on the cart to ensure that the grain and hemp on the cart were not wet by the rain.

Amid the vigilance and tension of everyone, the night finally passed, the sun rose in the east, the sky glowed red, and the rain clouds that had covered the night disappeared without a trace.

"Pack up and get ready to go!"

The ground is muddy, and the wheels are likely to sink into deep mud pits.

The fox merchant has experience, so he specially sent a few slaves to explore the way ahead, and inserted a wooden stick one person tall into the ground to check the size of the trap, and was able to avoid most of the traps.

Zhixuan ordered the construction of a new city. The roads in the city extend in all directions, and most of them are paved with stones. In addition, there are specially reserved ditches. Naturally, there is no need to worry about rain and snow.

Without such conditions outside the city, and busy with land reclamation and spring plowing, Zhi Xuan could only postpone the road construction plan.

The fox merchant and his party walked along the road. The first half of the road was muddy and difficult to walk. It was not until there were people, that the road gradually became easier to walk.They are also dirt roads, and the road in front of the village has obviously been repaired, with no water accumulation and no mud pits that can sink into wheels.

These dirt roads were filled up by the villagers spontaneously, and they were left in the fiefdoms of other clans, which is unimaginable.

During the spring plowing season, after a hard day's work, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a fantasy to take the initiative to spare time to build roads without asking for any compensation.

Such a rare thing happens in Zhidi, and it is not an exception, most villages are taking action.

No matter men, women, young or old, as long as they can pick up tools and have some strength, they all get busy when the snow melts, work in the fields during the day, and compete with the dirt roads near the village when they are done working in the fields.

The reason for this situation is that Doctor Yi revealed that Young Master Xuan had plans to build roads, but the spring plowing stopped.The subjects were grateful for Zhixuan's benevolence and voluntarily leveled and cleared the road.

At first, everyone wanted to repay Zhixuan, but they didn't realize the usefulness of building roads.As the roads between the villages became unimpeded, the subjects gradually discovered how convenient the transportation was to them.

There are dirt roads leading directly to the fields, which can avoid walking through mud and grass every day.There is no need to worry about wild beasts ambushing if you are accompanied by strong men from several villages.

The roads are unimpeded to connect the villages, and it is also convenient for those who work in the city.I used to have to set off before dawn, but now I can sleep for another half an hour and eat a bowl of hot millet porridge.

As the Zhidi roads became longer and wider, the number of caravans also began to increase.

Some teams that were originally going to other places accidentally found the road leading to the village, and they would know that there was someone ahead, and they might temporarily change their itinerary and go to the village and the new city to sell goods.Although most of the caravans doing this are small caravans, the accumulation of small amount of money and the continuous gathering of popularity will bring the development of the new city to a higher level.

The fox merchant's team passed through several villages in a row, and they could see children wearing animal skins and linen clothes.

Judging by their attire, they were all ordinary people, but they all looked strong.Regardless of boys and girls, all of them have ruddy complexions, and they can't see the slightest color.

Several six- and seven-year-old children were chasing in front of the village. The tallest child suddenly jumped forward, successfully subdued his little friend, held his arm instead, and said loudly: "I will grow up to be a pawn, and I will be a soldier." Rely on military exploits to be a soldier, and fight for the son!"

The children were playing happily, and the fox merchant couldn't help being attracted.

Everyone in the caravan subconsciously slowed down. Looking at these carefree children, many people couldn't believe their eyes.

In their cognition, even children from Chinese families are rarely so healthy and lively.Especially just after winter, when spring plowing has just begun, and the crops are scarce, the food stock at home must be tight, and adults may not be able to eat enough, let alone children.

The scene in front of them broke their cognition.

Children in common people's families can do this, and children in Chinese families will not be hungry.

If it is an individual, it is not uncommon.But they walked through several villages, and almost every village was the same.It is very rare to have so many healthy children.

Thinking of the situation in my family when I was young, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

Fox merchant did not go hungry when he was a child, but he experienced the death of three brothers and sisters.It's not that they don't have enough to eat, it's that they get sick and can't be cured, and finally they have no way to recover.

The village and the healthy children in front of him made Hu Shang sigh with emotion. He knew very well that it was by no means an easy task to achieve this level.

Thinking about the energy behind it, he was even more grateful that he was able to rely on Zhi Xuan and be used by the other party.Taking refuge in such a son, the fox merchant is confident that the family can prosper for several generations.As long as the children and grandchildren do not commit suicide, it may not be impossible to change the family.

The caravan stopped in front of the village for a long time, attracting the attention of the villagers.

The children stopped playing, returned home one after another, carried baskets on their backs, and went to the mountain behind the village to dig wild vegetables together.The old man who stayed in the village stepped forward and asked where the fox merchant and his party were going and if they had any goods to sell.

While talking, several people who participated in land reclamation ran back, shouting as they ran, saying that wild boars were found while burning grass, and the people over there were trying to intercept them and needed more manpower.

"Let's come back quickly to deliver the letter. There are more than 100 such big wild boars, and there are also small wild boars. Deer deer ran out of the forest, and a snake nest was found in the stone. Good guy, such a thick big snake is thicker than my waist. Swallow a person!"

When the young villagers saw the old man, they couldn't stop talking. While gesticulating with their hands, they told all the things they encountered before.

The old man was taken aback, and hurriedly asked someone to bring a horse from the village, let the young villager get on the horse, and immediately went to the city to deliver the letter.

"Go, don't delay!"

The young man didn't even take a sip of water, he jumped on his horse and rushed into the city.

Before the old man could speak again, the fox merchant stated that his destination was also Xincheng, and all the goods he delivered would be sold in the city.Immediately, under the watchful eyes of the old man, he led the team to set off, and followed the young villagers to the new city.

In the son's mansion, Zhi Xuan unfolded Zhao Hao's letter.The content of the letter is a bit long. In addition to greetings and expressing thoughts, it also mentions the specific place where the two got married.

Not long ago, the people from Bei'an Kingdom arrived in Xidu City, and according to Bei'an Hou's order, they started discussions with Xiyuan Kingdom on the matter of marriage alliance.

Due to the special nature of their marriage alliance, the two countries met for the first time, so it was agreed that the wedding could be held earlier, but the ceremony must not be simple, the process will be specially recorded by the historian, from the kings of the two countries to the clans of the two countries You must keep your spirits up, and there must be no negligence.

Both Xiyuan Kingdom and Bei'an Kingdom are big countries, and the king is ordered by the king to guard one side.

In terms of national strength, they are evenly matched.In terms of force value, the two sides are evenly matched.

Regardless of the monarchs of the two countries, the clans are all secretly wrestling, and no one will be outdone.It is specifically reflected in the dowry and dowry of the two sons.

Some sons of your country also have sons of our country, do you have any sons of your country?

There should be.

No?

Hahahahahaha!

Just laugh at it!

Similar situations are too numerous to enumerate.

Recently, due to the arrival of pedestrians from Bei'an Kingdom, the city of Western Capital has become extremely lively.

Out of reciprocity and to show the same status, Marquis Xiyuan will also send clan officials to the northern capital after this excitement.

Afterwards, the two countries will meet each other at the agreed place, and finally finalize the whole wedding.

Zhi Xuan had seen the information about the Western Capital, and was quite speechless about the rivalry between the clans.

Is this childish vindictiveness?

If you take out a box of pearls, I will take out a box of gems; if you take out a thousand head of cattle and sheep, I will take out the same amount; if you want to prepare a double dowry for your son, I must also prepare a double dowry. We must overwhelm you in terms of category and quantity!

If the monarch's private treasury can't be taken out, it doesn't matter, Doctor Qing will help out.

In short, never let the other side compare!

The Marquis of Bei'an is rich and powerful, with a wave of his big hand, the son's dowry will naturally have to be paid by the father, so get out of the way, I will do it myself!

Marquis of Bei'an acted like this, even if it was for the sake of face, Marquis Xiyuan could not show weakness, let alone say that he had no money.

As a result, the monarch's private treasury that had been hollowed out by Zhixuan began to collapse on a large scale.Marquis Xiyuan had a pain in his back, but he had to maintain his composure on the surface, expressing in front of Dr. Qing that he was not short of money.

After reading the news sent by Fan Xu, Zhi Xuan wondered if he should sympathize with his scumbag father.

He swears to God, he really didn't do it this time, it's none of his business!

Don't blame him even if it hurts.

To be honest, the few shovels he dug back then were nothing compared to his share today.

"If you want to be ruthless, you still need to learn more."

After admiring the handwriting of the doctors, Zhi Xuan picked up Zhao Hao's letter again.

Enclosed is a piece of silk with a simple map drawn on it.Although it is a grassland territory, since the two are not married, they are willing to share the map with strategic significance with Zhixuan, which shows the sincerity of the other party.

Zhao Hao has already sketched two places on the silk, both of which are rich in water and grass and suitable for building a city.However, such a place must have a large tribe of nomads, and it will take some effort to successfully take it down.

What Zhao Hao meant was to choose one of the two places, deploy troops after spring plowing, and fight down with the fastest speed.

After Zhixuan looked at them, he felt that both places were good, and the distance was not too far, so he simply chose not to choose them, and took them together.

Children only make choices, adults naturally want them all!

After making a decision, Zhi Xuan prepared to write a reply letter.

At this moment, footsteps came from outside the door, and a servant came to report that he encountered a large group of wild animals while opening up wasteland, and he needed to send soldiers from the city.

"Are there any casualties?" Zhi Xuan asked.

"No."

"Take the messenger to see Dr. Ding, he will make arrangements." Zhixuan said.

"promise!"

Not long after the servant left, another person came to report: "A caravan has entered the city, and it is ordered by the son to collect grain and hemp. The merchant calls himself a fox and is waiting in front of the mansion."

Hearing the fox merchant's arrival, Zhi Xuan's eyes lit up.Put away the half-written bamboo slips, and said: "Call him into the mansion, and bring him to see me."

"promise!"

The servant led away, and the fox merchant was quickly led into the mansion.

Along the way, the fox merchant didn't dare to raise his head. He came to the study, tidied his clothes carefully, took a deep breath, bowed down in front of the door, and said loudly, "Puhu, please see me!"