Lai Ba got up very early, and even though his waist would creak when he moved, he still diligently sorted out the remaining goods. The linen turned into cowhide, the salt turned into tendon, and the iron pot turned into horsetail.
The camel team consisting of two mules has now become a large camel team mixed with mules and yaks.
His brothers in the clan also walked out of other yurts with strange smiles, and some even looked at the yurt reluctantly. A new day had begun, and their businesses needed to be opened again.
It is necessary to leave gifts when staying with others. Lai Ba left a piece of linen to Naxi's wife and daughter, which won their heartfelt laughter. Out of selfish motives, Lai Ba also gave Naxi's daughter a small piece of silk.
The handkerchiefs he made also aroused dissatisfaction from Naxi's wife.
More and more herdsmen came to the edge of the small lake. They drove their cattle and sheep from far away places. News on the grassland spread very slowly. By the time they came to the edge of the small lake, here
The market is almost over.
The most common thing Lai Ba heard was Hugh Badler, which meant I wanted it. No one asked about the price, and they didn’t like to ask about the price. They took away the roll of linen, or took away the small bag, small bag.
Three kilograms of salt, then he put the cow he was holding into the hands of Laiba and the others, turned around and walked away, it was a complete mess.
When Lai Ba felt hungry, he found that he had no goods, but he was still surrounded by herdsmen. Seeing their thirsty and disappointed eyes, Lai Ba felt that he was a bastard.
Eating nothing but barbecue food for four or five days will not kill anyone. With this thought in mind, Lai Ba replaced all the pots and bowls he used with cowhide. The other herdsmen saw Lai Ba untie his belt, shaking his clothes and explaining to him what they were doing.
There was indeed no more goods, so they slowly dispersed.
Naturally, they had to eat mutton when they arrived on the grassland. The little rice they brought was given to the leader to cook porridge, so the only thing they could eat now was mutton.
"Brother Bage, if we only need to travel a few more times, we can make a fortune. Is that Mr. Yun you are talking about really that powerful?" A clan brother asked Lai Ba while eating mutton.
Lai Hachi looked around and then said: "Why are you asking so many questions? Just remember that we will bring these goods back, and then get the money and the goods to be traded next time from the young master. You shouldn't ask about the rest.
Just don’t ask.”
Lai Hachi has already built up a reputation in this clan, without any other means, just because he can bring benefits to everyone, so this clan brother can only lower his head and listen to Lai Hachi's orders. This has nothing to do with age and seniority.
The degree of tolerance depends on the size of the benefits brought by Lai Ba.
The Eagle Tribe is a tough tribe, and they are well-known for their ability to conquer and fight. Any man with an eagle feather on his head is a warrior in the tribe. Laiba sees many such people, and the more warriors there are, the better.
It means the tribe is stronger.
Lai Ba didn't know that Tubo has been divided for more than two hundred years. Ever since Wei Kexi Laideng, the great civilian hero of the Tubo people, rebelled two hundred years ago, the rebellion in Tubo has never stopped. In various places such as Gongbu and Tabu
, Zangdui, Nimu, Panyu and other places responded one after another. It was "one bird soaring in the sky and thousands of birds following each other" that swept across the entire snowy Tibetan area overnight. Rebel armies from all walks of life gathered at Yalong Qiongjie and dug and destroyed them respectively.
It is said that only the tomb of Songtsen Gampo has not been destroyed. This is because his great achievements are engraved in the hearts of Tibetans.
It was at that time that Tubo transformed from a dynasty into a scene of feudal feudal rule. Tribes were either friends or enemies. They were constantly fighting each other. Almost every adult was both a herdsman and a warrior.
Yun Zheng said that he wanted Lai Ba to carefully observe all the conditions in Tubo. If possible, he would like to know how many Tubo people there are in this area. This task is too difficult for Lai Ba. No matter what, he can't draw so much with his hands.
Lots of circles.
Entertain whenever you find an opportunity. This is how the Tubo people explain their destiny. Today they are still alive, but tomorrow they may turn into cold corpses. This is the fate of prairie men, so they are better than eagles when they are alive.
Fly higher, dance when the bone flute sounds, listen when the god Gesar sings, sing to yourself when no one is around, and fight bravely to kill the enemy when it's time to go to the battlefield.
Lai Ba had a good impression of the Tubo people because he did not receive any unfair treatment here. Such preferential treatment was beyond his reach even in the Song Dynasty.
The caravan stayed by the small lake for ten days, and after buying the last of the goods he brought, Laiba planned to leave. The full moon was coming soon, and it would be too late if he didn't leave.
When passing by the familiar pasture, a Tibetan man who was as strong as a mountain opened his arms and hugged Lai Ba affectionately. Just when Lai Ba felt that he was about to be strangled, the bearded Tibetan relaxed.
After opening his own arm, when he heard the Tubo man raising his thumb and saying "Tuji" loudly, Lai Ba's heart dropped to his stomach. Being thanked by others wouldn't cost him his life, right?
A frail young man came from behind and bowed his chest to Lai Ba with great piety. He could not speak yet and still had the bamboo tube in his mouth.
Seeing that this man was still alive, Lai Ba almost floated with joy. Could the method used to treat animals also be useful on humans? He carefully checked the wound of this young Tibetan man and pulled out the silk thread.
A large piece of meat was cut out of the Tubo man's mouth. He probably won't be able to open his mouth to eat in the future. If he wants to survive, he can only drink some water from the bamboo tube. It seems that the Tubo man hasn't eaten for a long time.
I was full and stood there swaying.
However, from the shiny leather robe of the Tubo man, it can be seen that this guy's status is not low. Even if he is a robber among the Tubo people, he must be an extraordinary guy. He should be able to afford meat porridge, right?
It is an old rule to have a carnival after seeing a doctor. Lai Ba has been able to adapt to the madness of these people. He never dreamed that he would drink grape wine one day. The wooden bowl is filled with dark red wine pulp. Lai Ba can hardly drink it after one sip.
I am willing to gasp, I just want to keep all this delicious food in my stomach.
The bearded Tubo was the father of the young Tubo. He was very satisfied with his son's physical recovery. As long as his son's limbs were intact, he could ride a horse, fight, and give birth to children, he felt very satisfied, so he served bowl after bowl.
Respected guests drank wine, but Lai Ba refused to refuse anyone who came. Before it got dark, he was already drunk and unconscious. Even though he was drunk, he would not let go of the half jar of grape wine.
The bearded Tubo man laughed, left the drunk Han man on the grass, and disappeared on the vast grassland with his men and horses.
When leading the caravan to the Song Dynasty, Lai Ba's heart was full of nostalgia and reluctance. Even though he walked into the mountains, he seemed to still be able to hear the loud and melodious singing of the Tubo girls...
Once you enter the mountains, dangers are everywhere. Not only must you beware of rocks rolling down the mountain, but you must also carefully avoid places where large beasts may be. Even Laihachi, who has been there six times, does not dare to relax at all.
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After walking through the canyon, not far away is Yuanshan, which is also the most dangerous place on the entire road. Although the bandits do not make a living by robbing in the wilderness, once they encounter them, Lai Ba does not think that these bandits will let him go.
Caravan.
The whole team hid in a cedar forest and slowly waited for darkness. The time he chose to return must be during the full moon, and only during the full moon could they pass through Wonsan quickly and safely.
A small cloth bag was put on the mouth of each yak to prevent the yaks from barking. As for the mules, they were mute and could not bark. Finally, when it got dark, all seven of them closed their mouths and led the animals in silence.
Walking back along the rugged path,
It went smoothly. They walked through the Yuanshan area without finding a single robber. Just when they were about to dive into the steamer gorge, a Taoist appeared in front of them. This almost scared Laihachi's soul to the point of flying out.
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"Don't be afraid, I know you will pass through here, I just want you to bring something to Yun Da." After finishing speaking, the old Taoist took a bag from his side and handed it to Lai Ba.
When Laiba got the bag, he felt that it was a human head, and that it was pickled with lime. The rancid smell lingered for a long time.
The Taoist said again: "This is the head of a wicked man. Just give it to Yunda."
Lai Ba nodded stupidly, without taking off the silence stick in his mouth. Seeing that the old Taoist gave way, he hurriedly entered the Steamer Gorge. As long as he got out of the Steamer Gorge, everything would be easy.
Taoist Xiaolin looked very worried when he saw the extremely rich caravan. He could see that Yun Da's plan was gradually being perfected, and the situation was moving along the predetermined route.
Killing Heihu himself added great convenience to his plan. However, in the past few days, Taoist Xiaolin discovered a very interesting person, a woman. This person is Heihu's wife. This woman is in Yuanshan
Her status does not seem to be low, it can even be said that this woman is managing the entire Wonsan.
The bandits in Wonsan do not produce, but there are many mountain people around Wonsan. The bandits manage the mountain people here like a government, and they even have a simple division of labor and hierarchy. The money and food collected will be handed over to them at the end.
This woman was in charge, and twice Xiao Lin planned to attack this woman. As long as she killed this woman, the gangsters in Yuanshan would immediately start fighting.
I don't know why, seeing this frowning woman, Xiao Lin thought for a long time but still didn't make a move, not because he couldn't, but because this woman was doing what she wanted to do. She was actually inciting the bandits to kill each other.
Clues can be seen from the material distribution she gave to various mountain bandits. Her actions were not only secretive but also vicious. This reminded Xiaolin of Yunzheng in Dousha Village. They were the same kind of people. (To be continued.)