Hongsha Gang is located at the foot of Helan Mountain.
Helan Mountain, which runs east-west, presents a twist and winding here, creating the extremely unique landform features of Red Sand Hill. The altitude is higher than the entire Helan horizon, and it seems to be integrated with Helan Mountain. The water plants here are very rich and the area is small.
Small streams in the mountains gurgled out and gathered here to form a river with abundant water.
Xianbei, Tanzhe's hybrid, fell on the red sand hill.
Their total number of people is less than that of Hongze, but the important thing is that they take orders from one person.
Throughout the Hexi region, the bastards Xianbei and Hongze were in a confrontation, and neither could do anything to the other.
The other tribes scattered in Hexi are obviously inferior to these two forces. Therefore, they can only avoid these two most fertile pastures and find a place suitable for them to live. This is not the first time Cao Peng has come to Hongshagang! But
The last time he came and left in a hurry, he did not observe this piece of pasture carefully; but now, he had enough time. When he visited Hongsha Hill again, Cao Peng couldn't help but secretly praise the terrain of Hongsha Hill.
unique.
This place can also be used as a foundation to build a city.
If it were not restricted by the geographical location of Hongshagang, Cao Peng would even want to abandon the land in Hongze...
The terrain of Hongsha Gang is great!
It is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the soil quality is also suitable for Han people's farming conditions.
To advance, we can take Hexi Muyuan, and to retreat, we can rely on Helan Mountain as our foundation!
It's just that his location is a bit remote compared to the entire Hexi Muyuan, which also makes Hongsha Gang's influence inferior to Hongze.
When building a city, there are many factors that need to be considered.
Military factors, life factors, transportation factors, and political factors... etc. must all be considered. Cao Peng was a small policeman in his previous life, and to be honest, he didn't know much about these things.
.
But after rebirth, the levels he was exposed to continued to improve, which also caused his vision to change accordingly!
If he had just been reborn, Cao Peng would have chosen Hongsha Gang as his base without hesitation.
But now...
As soon as he entered Hongsha Gang, Tan Zhe was notified.
Hongdu led his troops to greet Cao Peng. When the two met, they exchanged warm greetings.
"Sir, why are you here?"
Cao Peng smiled and said, "Why, aren't you welcome?"
Hongdu shook his head quickly, "How can you not welcome the young master? The young master is an honored guest of my tribe.
Originally, my lord wanted to come in person, but he didn't want an important guest to come, so he had to order me to come and greet him. Before leaving, my lord also said that he would prepare a banquet in the king's tent to entertain the young master's arrival.
."
"guest?"
"Well, I came from Zhongshan."
When Cao Peng heard this, his heart moved slightly.
Zhongshan, a member of the Yuan family?
He looked towards Hongdu and saw Hongdu shaking his head.
Signaling the tooth general next to him to take a few steps back, Hong Du said: "Don't worry, sir, my master's thoughts have not changed much. During this period, he has been preparing for the departure from Mobei. But... you also know that this tribe
There is a large population here, and family migration will inevitably involve all aspects, so it seems a bit troublesome.
It is estimated that Tan Zhe will enter the Mobei grassland after the beginning of spring..."
"Isn't it too late to act after spring?"
"There is no way. If we enter Mobei now, we will inevitably face a severe winter. Tan Zhe must also consider this aspect.
It is said that the situation of the Southern Xiongnu is not very clear yet. Tan Zhe feels that it is not a good time to contact Qubei now. He wants to wait a little longer. It is estimated that the situation of the Southern Xiongnu will be clearer in the spring. By then, Qubei
Join forces..."
You really underestimated everyone in the world!
Cao Peng originally thought that Tan Zhe would not be difficult to fool. But now it seems that this guy is also very thoughtful!
The two of them walked along, talking in low voices.
Hongdu tried his best to inform Cao Peng of the situation in the tribe, and repeatedly assured that Tan Zhe would never change his mind.
But in Cao Peng's mind, he had an idea inadvertently.
However, this idea is not yet perfect. Cao Peng decided to discuss it with Pang Tong and others after it stabilized...
In the evening, Cao Peng and his party arrived at the king's tent in Hongsha Gang.
Tan Zhe came out to greet Cao Peng very enthusiastically and exchanged pleasantries with Cao Peng.
Then, he led Cao Peng into the king's tent and drove out all the women in the king's tent.
"Why does Bei Zhonglang have time to come to my place?
Haha, I heard that Bei Zhonglang has done big things recently, which almost caused Hongze to fall into trouble and caused Ma Teng to suffer a big loss. However, Bei Zhonglang should be careful. Ma Shoucheng can
He is not the kind of person who can suffer losses. He will definitely take revenge, and I also heard that Tang Ti has been in close contact with Wu Wei recently."
Tan Zhe smiled and inadvertently revealed a piece of news.
Maybe it’s unintentional, maybe it’s intentional!
Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart, and said to himself: Ma Teng, you are determined to win Hongze, and you are really unwilling to give up.
However, on the surface, Cao Peng seemed completely unconcerned.
"Ma Teng, there's nothing to worry about.
If he doesn't come, I don't mind getting along with him; but if he comes, I won't let him go easily."
"Hahaha, I knew that Bei Zhonglang had already taken precautions."
As he spoke, Tan Zhe raised his glass and invited Cao Peng to drink a cup of wine together. The bronze cup in his hand looked like it had some age, and it was a rare and good wine set. The two of them drank wine.
It is also a fine jade wine from the Central Plains. Although it is not as good as the fine wine stored in Sikong Mansion, it is better than most of the drinks Cao Peng has drunk...
This bottle of jade paste is estimated to cost about ten sticks.
Cao Peng couldn't help but narrowed his eyes, secretly wondering about the origins of the people Tan Zhe had received before.
Hebei, Zhongshan?
Not from the Yuan family...
For a moment, Cao Peng couldn't figure out the origin of the person Tan Zhe was receiving.
This kind of jade paste is not something that just anyone can buy. Even some officials, even if they are the governor of a county, may not be able to afford this kind of wine. But someone from Hebei can actually bring such a fine wine. Isn’t it surprising?
Doesn't it also explain some situations.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help but become more curious.
The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
Tan Zhe suddenly asked: "Bei Zhonglang, I heard that you still have a lot of official business at hand. I'm afraid you came to my Hongsha Gang today not just for my few drinks."
Cao Peng pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Master Tan..."
"Hey, if you're not a master, that's what the servants call you.
Beizhonglang is the nephew of the Sikong clan and the general of Beizhonglang, who guards Hexi. In the future, Tan Zhe will not trouble Beizhonglang. If Beizhonglang does not dislike Tanzhe's vulgarity, you and I will treat each other as brothers. Wouldn't it be more obvious?
How close? In the future, when Tan Zhe arrives in Mobei and talks to those guys, his face will be a little brighter if he can be a brother to Bei Zhonglang."
After saying that, Tan Zhe laughed heartily.
Cao Peng also laughed, cupped his hands and said, "I have my wish, but I don't dare to ask for your ear."
He organized his language and then said: "Brother, I came here today because I really have something to do and want to ask for your help. I know that my brother has had many slaves under him in Hongsha Gang over the years. And now I have a lot of slaves.
, the biggest shortage is manpower. Especially strong labor, which makes me feel a little headache...
My brother is about to leave the Mobei Grassland, and there will definitely be some slaves that need to be dealt with.
If possible, please ask your elder brother to help. My younger brother will not ask for nothing without reason, and will compensate for it."
"compensate?"
Tan Zhe's eyes lit up, "How to compensate?"
"But I don't know what kind of compensation my brother wants?"
Tan Zhe laughed loudly, "Brother, I need a lot of things now... Not to mention anything else, I plan to leave Mobei next year, and I will have to compete with others for Muyuan. Weapons, armor, bows and arrows, I need them all.
, but I wonder if my brother can provide it?”
"this……"
Cao Peng fell into deep thought.
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty implemented the Salt and Iron Order, the Central Plains has always controlled the iron trade in northern Xinjiang.
When the Salt and Iron Order was most stringently implemented, the foreign tribes in Northern Xinjiang had to melt a large amount of copper coins and recast them into weapons. For a period of time, the Central Plains even banned the flow of copper coins to Northern Xinjiang, which shows how severe it was.
Of course, this is not the time.
Nowadays, the Central Plains is in chaos, and the Salt and Iron Orders are almost gone.
However, even in this case, it is impossible for Cao Peng to sell a large amount of iron tools to Tan Zhe. Cao Cao's control of iron tools is equally strict. Although it is not as strict as the most stringent period in history, he still attaches great importance to it.
After all, this foreign race in northern Xinjiang has brought too many disasters to the Central Plains.
"If you don't need much, I can think of some ways. But if the quantity is too huge, I'm afraid..."
Tan Zhe waved his hand and said, "Brother Xian, I don't need you to sell me iron tools."
"oh?"
"Well, let me introduce you to someone."
As he spoke, Tan Zhe raised his hand and gave three high-fives.
The curtain was raised, and a middle-aged man in white clothes and a bright red fur coat walked in from outside the king's tent.
This man is about seven feet seven inches tall and has a thin and thin build.
Judging from his age, he should be between forty and fifty, with a beautiful beard under his chin and a beard bag tied on his chest.
He walked into the king's tent, held hands with Cao Peng, and said, "I have seen General Beizhong Lang."
"Your Excellency is..."
Tan Zhe smiled and said: "Brother, this is an old friend of mine for many years. We had contacts when we were in Hedong... Speaking of which, he still has some grudges with you. I asked him to come here today just in the hope that you can forgive him.
Then one."
Have a grudge against me?
Cao Peng couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.
"Where are you from?"
"I am a native of Zhongshan."
Zhongshan!
A look of surprise appeared on Cao Peng's face, and he suddenly smiled and said: "The Zhongshan people...do you still have some grudges with me?"
He took a sip of wine, closed his eyes, and was silent.
The middle-aged man and Tan Zhe couldn't help but look nervous.
After a long while, Cao Peng said: "Such fine wine cannot be obtained by an idle person, let alone transported over long distances. The Zhongshan Kingdom has many wealthy merchants, and there are families with whom there are some grievances... Is your surname Su or Zhang?"
Woolen cloth?"
The middle-aged man was startled, then smiled bitterly.
"I've heard for a long time that General Bei Zhonglang is extremely talented. When I saw him today, he was indeed well-deserved.
The villain Su Shuang had some misunderstandings with General Bei Zhonglang when he was in Luoyang a few years ago. I would like to ask General Bei Zhonglang to forgive me if I have offended him." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come.
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