Creon went out of the city ten miles to greet him, and he was attentive.He welcomed Liang Xiao and others into the city and feasted on them.Mo Cai is the vice king, Creon does not dare to slack off, although Ah Xiana and Batu are from the Yue clan, they have now become distinguished guests, and they have entered Suye City for the first time and entered the city guard's mansion.The mercenaries were not qualified enough, except for the eighteen masters, they could only sit outside the castle guard's mansion.However, they were still in a good mood, and this time they went out with Liang Xiao, and although the last battle was hard, they made a windfall, which was enough for them to squander for a while.In the past, after making a fortune, you had to prevent others from doing the wrong thing, but now everyone is a team, and you can enjoy the pleasure of wealth without this worry.Creon invited guests, and Nie Yi and others accompanied him as usual.Seeing Liang Xiao, they laughed together, talking and laughing around Liang Xiao, and the atmosphere was warm.Liang Xiao gave Guo Wenbin a look.Guo Wenbin understood and invited Nie Yi aside."
Nie Weng, there's good news."
Nie Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud."
There is good news," Guo Wenbin understood Nie Yi's mood.They supported Liang Xiao to recruit mercenaries to fight, not only defending Suye City, but also achieving a great victory in the mountain pass, which is already great news.In addition, there is even better news Guo Wenbin told Liang Xiao's plan again.Before he finished speaking, Nie Yi lost his voice and said: "Seriously" Guo Wenbin had expected it, and nodded again and again with a smile.Nie Yi confirmed again and again, and immediately became excited.He spun back and forth twice, his fingers connected."
It's a great idea."
I thought about it and said it again."
It's a really good idea."
Guo Wenbin smiled."
Nie Weng, don't regret doing this business" Nie Yi glanced at Guo Wenbin, unable to suppress his excitement."
Of course I don't regret it, haha, it's not just that I don't regret it, it's just a lot of money."
The two looked at each other and smiled.Nie Yi immediately invited several other partners over, and discussed how to arrange this unprecedented large-scale trafficking operation in the City Guard Mansion.I said it with a lot of enthusiasm.They were all experienced and wealthy businessmen who made their decisions quickly.After the feast, they did not disperse.and came to Nie's house together, surrounded Liang Xiao, bowed and saluted together, and bowed to the end."
Thank you, sir."
Liang Xiao hurriedly helped them up and said with a smile: "Etiquette is still exchanged."
This time it was a small victory.It's all the result of your strong support.If I can repay you, it is incumbent on you. ”"Your Excellency is gracious."
Nie Yi said: "We discussed it and felt that time was tight, and we had to start preparing now. ”Liang Xiao was surprised.It's still winter, the weather is cold, the city is closed by heavy snow, and transportation is inconvenient.It will take at least a few months for the snow to melt.It seems a little too hasty to start preparing now.With Nie Yi's character, it seems that he shouldn't be so frizzy."
Your Excellency.Thousands of miles of trafficking, the cost is very high, the profit of ordinary goods is not enough, and there is no money to be made.Only trafficking in lucrative treasures is profitable.Treasures are scarce, but they can't be prepared in a while" After listening to Nie Yi's explanation, Liang Xiao suddenly realized, but also a little frustrated.Thousands of miles of trafficking, the cost is too high, only lucrative luxuries can make money, for merchants.It's a no-brainer.But he has put so much effort into it, if he just trafficks in luxury goods and satisfies the luxurious enjoyment of those powerful people, then what is the point of making money, of course.But in addition to making money, you have to do something meaningful."
In that case, you should prepare as soon as possible, and if you need me to come forward, I will do my best.I have one request, though. ”"Your Excellency, please speak.""
You guys try to help me collect some crop seeds and bring them back.Collect some more classics" Liang Xiao listed some things that he thought were more meaningful, and Nie Yi wrote them down one by one.Although he didn't quite understand that Liang Xiao didn't sell gems and jade, but he was dedicated to collecting crop seeds and classics, Liang Xiao brought them such a big profit, and they were willing to make some concessions to meet Liang Xiao's hopes as much as possible.Finally, they agreed on the time of the caravan's departure.Nie Yi suggested that he should set off without waiting for the snow to melt, although the weather was cold at that time, the Huns had less activity, which could reduce the risk of being robbed.Although there are mercenaries to protect them, but with so many goods, once they attract the attention of the Huns, the danger is still not to be underestimated.If they are really going to be robbed, they will suffer a lot, so they would rather suffer a little more and set off while the Huns are still in winter.Liang Xiao agreed.The Hun Evil King lost more than 10,000 people, but it did not have much impact on the overall strength of the Huns, and the grassland trade route from Dawan to Dahan was still full of risks.Such a big business, if it was robbed by the Huns, wouldn't he become the captain of the Huns' transport brigade, so he would not be willing to do it."
Get ready, wait for me to let you know.I'll see if I can coordinate my actions with the Yueshi people.If you can let the Yueshi escort you for a while, maybe you can reduce the risk a little. ”"Of course it couldn't be better."
Nie Yi and the others were overjoyed and thanked them again and again.Wudan jumped off his horse, walked to a stone on the side of the road, sat down cross-legged, covered his face with his hands, and his face was gloomy.Iur walked up to the horse, hugged the horse's neck with one hand, drew his knife with the other, and looked at Uzan in the eye.Wudan reluctantly looked at the thin mount, lowered his head, and two tears overflowed from his fingers, landed on the stone, and became a mess.This is their last mount.Because of an indescribable intuition, he escaped from the snowy night, escaped a catastrophe, but also fell into a predicament.Having lost all their baggage, they had to kill their mounts to satisfy their hunger after eating the dry rations they had carried.The horse was the last, and after eating, they had to trek on foot.He didn't know how far he could go.When Iul chased him out, he brought a dozen guards, but because of lack of food, the dozen or so guards were left behind, and only the two of them were still holding on.Iul stabbed the knife into the horse's neck with all his might, and the horse neighed and staggered to the ground, blood gushing out.Iul pounced, put his mouth on the wound, and drank a few sips of horse blood.The hot blood splashed his face, and he didn't wipe it, but laughed, excited and inexplicable."
King, you can also taste it.""
I'm not hungry."
Wudan shook his head.Maybe he has eaten too much raw meat in the past two days, and he is very repulsed by the smell of blood, and he also has an inexplicable anxiety when he sees Yiur's appearance.Iul's loyalty is unwarranted, but he's not a good companion.He didn't understand Wudan's current mood at all.Udan misses the wizard.Liang Xiao rushed to Guishan City with Wu Cai and Ah Xiana.He returned victoriously and was unanimously praised by the officials and people of Dawan.The city guards feasted and praised the city.Mo Cai is high-spirited and satisfied.Fortunately, he has been an official for many years, and he will not get carried away, and he will not forget to divide Liang Xiao and Ah Hao.If there is any good thing, you have to pull Liang Xiao and Ah Xiana together.Along the way, there were cities that provided food and lodging, and welcomed and sent them, and although their march was as slow as a turtle, it was easy, like a journey of ten thousand people.After walking for more than three months, it was not until early April that they returned to Guishan City.The king of Dawan personally went out of the city to greet him.It was another overwhelmed entertainment, and every day was a full banquet, and Liang Xiao was miserable.Liang Xiao knew that the wine was not good, so he generally didn't dare to drink more.But as a messenger, he represents the image of a great man, and he can't be rude, so he can only sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman.The banquet for more than ten days not only affected his stomach and intestines, but also seriously affected his practice.After only half a month in Guishan City, he was like a serious illness.Fortunately, the effort was rewarded, and under his threading of the needle, Nie Yi and others raised a large number of valuable goods, which were full, filled with nearly 400 camels and more than 300 horses, worth nearly 20,000 gold.If these goods can be safely transported to Chang'an, they will be worth at least 200,000 gold, and in addition to all expenses, they can earn 40,000 or 50,000 gold, even if it is distributed to everyone, there will be 35,000 gold.For the Han businessmen who participated in it, this was a big business that had never been done before.Some people may not be able to make so much money in business for the rest of their lives.Two to three times the profit, enough to tempt them to take any risk.Liang Xiao invited Batu and Ashana.Originally, according to the predetermined plan, after the war was over, Batu would go to Chang'an as a hostage of the Yue clan.But now Liang Xiao doesn't plan to go back immediately, and his trip can only be postponed indefinitely.Liang Xiao hoped that Batu would be able to contact Aleusu and ask him to escort the caravan for some distance.Batu smiled after listening to Liang Xiao's thoughts."
No one can do such a big thing but me.""
You" Liang Xiao didn't know what he meant."
Yes."
Batu glanced at Ashana, who remained silent.Batu said, "I'll go with the caravan."
Only then will my eldest brother send someone to escort him.Otherwise, maybe it won't be the turn of the Huns to rob them, and my eldest brother will rob them first. ”Liang Xiao was very surprised.Listening to Batu's meaning, Aleusu is not a good person."
It takes a lot of money to fight a war."
Batu grinned and said, "My eldest brother is very short of money. ”Liang Xiao understood.Since Queen Yue intends to pass on the throne to Batu, of course she will not support Alyusu unreservedly, not to mention that Aliusu's policy orientation is different from that of Queen Yue.Seeing such a huge fortune, it is really unrealistic to think that Aliusu will not be tempted."
Won't the prince be in danger" "My eldest brother is not so stupid, he will not let me die on his turf. ”Batu smiled, a little bitter."
In his opinion, it may be in his best interest that I go to Chang'an and not come back."
Liang Xiao sighed secretly.After spending months with Batu, he could feel the sadness in Batu's heart at the moment.For the sake of the throne, the brothers are suspicious of each other, which is also the innate sorrow of the royal family.For Aleusu, who wants to become the king of the Moon clan and revive the glory of his ancestors, anything can be sacrificed, but for Batu, who is not very enthusiastic about the throne, this is a curse that cannot be avoided.