In the first month of the 19th year of Jiajing, the cavalry of the brigade marched south along the old Linxia Road. The troops were neatly dressed and the horses neighed. At the end of the field, there were still barren hills except for the barren hills. The heavy snow seven days ago had not yet melted, and there were clumps of them.
The snow remains on the yellowed and withered meadow, adding a bit of chill.
Ever since he joined the Yeli family's cavalry at Linzhao Mansion, the headquarters of the Southeast Supervisory Army Division, Xincheng'an has been shrinking in the pack team of Chengji Store, not daring to show his face easily, playing the role of a store clerk cautiously. There are a few
Every time Zhao Ran came to look for him, he drove him away with his eyes.
Zhao Ran was still very strange at first, so he took the opportunity to drag him to find out. Xinchengan said uneasily: "There are so many Xia troops around, shouldn't we be more careful? Didn't you see the more than ten worshipers from the Yeli family accompanying the army?
The disciples? Most of them have higher cultivation than us. If they were exposed, it would be too late to die!"
Zhao Ran comforted him: "Can you act openly and openly? Who would come to trouble you for no reason? If you don't jump out to compete with others or use Taoist magic, who can tell?"
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Xincheng'an still shook his head: "I always feel inexplicably panicked... Well, to tell you the truth, I really regret it now. If I had known you made such a big mess in Xingqing, I shouldn't have taken this trip.
The mission. I originally thought it would be an easy task, but who would have thought it would be so complicated, and now I am still in the Xia Army. You said you met so many dignitaries of the Xia Kingdom and what the Buddhist monks did, this is really not a joke, the risk is too great!
As the saying goes, if you often walk by the river, your shoes will get wet! I am worried now, if someone asks me something and I can't answer it, what will I do then? "
Zhao Ran asked: "Why don't you just stop going back to Xingqing and wait until Dongfang comes out of customs?"
Xincheng'an said: "The death will be even worse...forget it, I still have this awareness, all for the sake of Taoism."
Zhao Ran comforted him: "Then go back after a while, buy more goods, and wait a little longer. But think about it from another perspective, there is no risk at all, and it is not called a hidden stake."
Xincheng'an looked depressed: "It's useless to say all this now. I just hope that something will happen to the other party. Anyway, we agreed. We also left a messenger flying talisman before. You must help me. Dongfang guy runs away.
I went into seclusion, and now the only one I can count on is you!"
Zhao Ran said: "Don't worry, if you have any questions, just ask me. You should be more careful in Xingqing in the future, say less and do less. But you should pay attention to Monk Xingzhen in Tianlongyuan. This person is very important. From him
You can learn a lot from your mouth."
Xincheng'an said: "By returning to Daming this time, I will stay for a few months first. Having such a buffer time may make my future life smoother and prevent others from seeing through it. It is best if Dongfang Retreat can come out as soon as possible. I
So that he can be replaced."
As the army continued to move south, more and more wounded soldiers and Buddhist monks were seen retreating on the road. They all said that the Ming army had been violently attacking Baima Mountain in the past few days, and the Southeast Supervisory Army Department was almost unable to hold on, and kept urging
Reinforcements were needed. Yeli Huaide held military discussions for several days and had no time to take care of people like Chengji Shop. Zhao Ran was so happy that he hid among the Yeli family’s cavalry to avoid all troubles and leisurely got closer and closer to the border of Mingxia.
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Starting from Xingqing, we met up with the cavalry at Linzhao Prefecture and arrived at Hulu Pass again. This journey lasted ten days. Hulu Pass was a pass controlled by the Xia army at the junction of the two countries. Zhao Ran was very familiar with this place and had been here several times.
More than a year has passed since we entered the Xia Kingdom from here last year. The person stationed at the pass is still Li Guangxian, and his military position is still the inspection envoy of the Southeast Supervisory Army Division. This Li Dusi met Ye Li
Huaide, his whole body wished he could be three inches shorter, he was really trying to please him in every possible way.
In addition to complimenting Yeli Huaide, he was also very respectful to Cheng Dongjia, a good friend of the young marquis of the Yeli family. When they were serving wine in the evening, they even moved Zhao Ran's seat in front of him.
A Cheng boss kept introducing him to persuade him to drink. He was completely different from the blackmailing face he used when he passed the test. Zhao Ran thought that this person had forgotten him.
But obviously, this person did not forget it. Instead, he took the initiative to mention: "Last year when Chengdong's family passed the border, I saw the wealth and aura. Sure enough, Xingqing made a big difference. This year, Chengji Shop started from my gourd."
As the pass enters summer, I see it every time, and it is really getting more and more prosperous. In the past, I was worried that there would be some illegal activities in Chengji Shop. Now that Mr. Yeli is the guarantor, my shop will be expensive in the future.
All transactions are allowed!"
The meaning of Li Dusi is very clear. From now on, Chengji Shop will not charge customs fees when passing through Hulu Pass. You can pass without worries.
Naturally, Zhao Ran would not take it seriously and not give a single copper. Li Dusi's behavior actually showed that he would not be embarrassed when passing the card in the future. This was enough. As for personal benefits, he should still give what should be given.
The guests and hosts had a great time and had nothing to say all night. At dawn the next day, Yeli Huaide led his army towards Baima Mountain. Zhao Ran led the pack team from Chengji Store and entered the Hulu Post controlled by the Ming army.
Situation. The Ming army officers stationed at Huluyi also did not make things difficult for the pack team. They turned a blind eye, accepted the courtesy of Chengji Shop, and waved their hands to let the matter go.
Despite the six hundred years of conflict between the Ming and Xia, border trade has never been interrupted. The products of the two countries are quite different. The Ming Dynasty is rich in silks, silks, porcelain, raw lacquer, tea, bricks, salt, etc., while the Xia Kingdom is rich in medicinal materials, cattle and sheep.
, fur and the like, the two sides are very complementary. Therefore, even during wartime, as long as they are not exactly on the battlefield, there will still be an endless stream of caravans coming and going, which can be regarded as a beautiful scenery during the war between the two countries.
Of course, it is difficult for these goods to leave the country, such as ironware from the Ming Dynasty and war horses from the Xia Kingdom. Even Chengji shops rarely carry such goods.
After entering the country from Huluyi, the Chengji Shop team will continue south to Chengdu Prefecture, where there is a large warehouse of "Cheng" Kee Shop.
So Zhao Ran said goodbye to "Xin Chengan", Xin Chengan put on a mask and continued to play the role of the owner of Chengji Shop, and Zhao Ran officially resumed his identity.
Suddenly the burden was lifted, and Zhao Ran felt relieved for a while, and felt a lot more relaxed. Remembering that he had not contacted Rong Niang for a long time, he sent a flying talisman out.
After going to Xingqing, Zhao Ran offended this girl a lot. At first, Rong Niang sent him flying talismans every three days, but Zhao Ran was in enemy territory, and there was always an inexplicable "flooding" on his head.
"A little white light", how can we make a hidden stake? So Zhao Ran rarely responded to messages, and even when he did, his words were very simple and vague - Zhao Ran still had this common sense of confidentiality.
Then Rong Niang's replies gradually became less and less. From the past year to now, the two of them have not had much contact for nearly half a year.
Zhao Ranfei sent out the talisman for a long time but did not receive a reply from Rong Niang. He thought to himself that this little girl seemed really angry. No matter who she loved, I would go back to Junshan first.