In Lufo Canyon, the Yellow Sheep tribe's tent has been set up.
Ke Muzhi sat on the big chair in the middle, with Rezhenbo standing behind him. There were only a few people in the big tent. According to Ke Muzhi, today's banquet was to thank Su Ren for helping them.
Lufo Canyon is indeed a good place. It is surrounded by gentle slopes and there is a small lake in the middle. There is no shortage of water, pasture and trees. However, the place is too small. Thousands of people and tens of thousands of livestock suddenly poured in, which made it look a little awkward.
Crowded.
"Chief, this place is a bit small. I'm afraid it's difficult to feed so many people, cattle and sheep!" Su Ren said lightly.
Ke Muzhi smiled sadly: "After paying back the livestock we owe you, this small canyon can get rid of at least half of the livestock, and then exchange it with you for some grain, salt, and cloth. How many livestock do you think we can have left? The tribe is here
If we hide here next spring, I believe the war on the grassland will be over, right?"
Su Ren smiled and shook his head: "I think this is just your wishful thinking!"
"Do you really want us Qiang people to shed our last drop of blood?" Ke Muzhi was shocked.
"No, there are always people grazing on such a large grassland. We Han people are good at farming, but we are definitely not as good as you when it comes to grazing. The big Han people are short of horses. Why should such a good horse farm be abandoned? People from the Han region were moved there.
It’s also unrealistic. If no one wants to come, even if the Han people come, it won’t be long before this place becomes fertile land, which doesn’t do me any good.”
Ke Muzhi took a breath of cold air: "You are really thinking long-term. Compared with you, my vision is so short-sighted. It seems that we really should leave this grassland, otherwise we will only die."
"I have another suggestion!" Su Ren said: "You can also cooperate with me, so that you can continue to live on the grassland."
"What do you mean? Let my people be your slaves?"
Su Ren waved his hand: "It's not that exaggerated! All I want is horses. As long as you continue to provide me with enough horses, no one will need to leave here. I am not a stingy person, and I will pay accordingly."
, food, salt, cloth, and even weapons can be enough! How about it? Do you need to think about it? "
Looking at Su Ren's shameless face, he spoke of oppression and coercion in such a high-sounding way that it even made you feel like you had taken advantage of him. Ke Muzhi wanted to vomit blood. He could already feel the slightest sweetness in his throat, but he still suppressed it.
Go down.
"Okay, let me think about it!"
Su Ren did not force Ke Muzhi and gave him enough time. Neither of them mentioned the issue again until they left. Seeing the Han caravan taking away half of their tribe's livestock, the Qiang people said they didn't feel bad.
It's a lie. They have to hide in Lufo Canyon for a long time, and their food is basically these livestock. There are thousands of people, but only a few thousand livestock. They will never survive the winter like this.
Although Lufo Canyon is good, what they lack is fodder. They will not eat the remaining cattle and sheep for the next year, so they have to starve. This is a dilemma, either all the livestock will die, or they will die themselves.
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Ke Muzhi asked Su Ren: "Will you come again? Without your help, all my people will die this winter!"
Su Ren nodded: "Yes, the Yellow Sheep Tribe is my friend. I will not just watch you disappear from the grassland. Next time I will bring enough food to let you survive this winter!"
Ke Muzhi was a little touched, but it was only for a moment, and his reason quickly made him sober up. It would be good if you could believe half of what the young man in front of you said. He bent down and bowed to express his gratitude.
Su Ren smiled slightly and said: "Can I think that Leader Kemuzhi has agreed to our cooperation?"
Ke Muzhi nodded in agreement and never said another word to Su Ren. He turned around and hugged Hawking goodbye. The two really became best friends.
Hawking was even more reluctant to leave. His good brother Ke Muzhi was still friendly to him as always and gave him many things. This made Hawking feel guilty. He knew the price of these livestock in Han Dynasty and also knew that they were sold to the Huangyang tribe.
The value of those things, even though they were sold at a fire sale, was still very profitable. Hawking was not a good businessman, so he felt guilty.
Su Ren has a clear conscience. One is willing to buy and the other is willing to sell. This is a business. As a businessman, what he earns is the price difference. He doesn't care how much he earns. What he cares about is that the lives of his men are not lost. He drives a large number of livestock.
, singing melodious songs, and embarked on the road home. Before winter, he really planned to send people to do it again, to give those who survived a hope, so that the Qiang people would kill more fiercely next year. That is his own
Big plans.
When passing by Eagle Lake, he encountered Namtso, which surprised Su Ren. Namtso only had a dozen people with him, and they were obviously waiting for him here, and they had no idea about their livestock.
"Chief Namtso, long time no see. How are you doing lately?"
Namtso was still as fat and had the same smile: "Han merchant, this deal is good. Did the Yellow Sheep tribe give you all their livestock?"
"How can I do that? The Yellow Sheep tribe has tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, and this is just the tip of the iceberg!"
Namco smiled and nodded: "The entire grassland knows that the Huangyang tribe is rich. Although it has declined, it is still a large tribe on the grassland. I heard that Mr. Su sold many weapons to the Huangyang tribe? I don't know if this is true or not?"
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"Oh? It's really admirable that the leader of Namtso is so well-informed!"
"Hahaha..., every time Han merchants arrive, a whirlwind blows in the grassland. Your news will spread all over the grassland immediately. No matter how closed the place is, they will know about the arrival of Han merchants. How can you sell something to me?
Some?”
Su Rendao: "As far as I know, your yak tribe has not been involved in the war so far. Your herdsmen live the best life. What do you want these weapons for?"
Namtso shook his fat belly: "The grassland now is no longer the grassland it used to be. Who knows when our tribe will suffer disaster. You Han people have a saying that is good, be prepared for a rainy day. I am also preparing in advance, so that I won't be attacked later.
That little tribe was annexed by someone else."
"Does the leader of Namtso want to be the king of the grassland? In the past, your yak tribe was not the largest tribe on the grassland. Now that all the tribes have merged, only your yak tribe has survived. This is a good opportunity!"
"Mr. Su is really good at telling jokes!"
"Really? Is it really a joke? Why don't I think it's funny?" Su Ren sighed and pointed to the mules and horses behind him: "Whether it's a joke or not, I have nothing but these livestock now? This time
The goods he brought were eaten by leader Kemuzhi in one bite. Even if you want weapons, you have to wait until next time!"
Namco tried his best to lift his fat body up, stretched his neck and looked back. Indeed, except for the tent and some necessary things, there was nothing on the mule and horse.
"I'm really unlucky. I get beaten first by the Yellow Sheep Tribe every time! In this case, next time your caravan comes, I hope to invite you, sir, to be a guest of our Yak Tribe!"
Su Ren smiled: "Did you go to another tribe on the way? My caravan was almost lost in your war last time."
"Hahaha, no, definitely not this time! I swear by the White Stone God! How about it? Can Mr. Su agree?"
Su Ren nodded: "In that case, let's wait until next time? Farewell!"
Namtso did not embarrass Su Ren. The men and horses he brought have been lurking in the long grass in the distance. What the Qiang people need most in the grassland now is food and weapons. The livestock have no objection to them, and sometimes they even become a burden.
, so Namtso temporarily changed his mind and did not call out his ambush troops.
Looking at the horses under Namco's fat body shaking their heads, the old fox narrowed his eyes: "This guy is the most dangerous person on the grassland. Sir, would you like me to send someone to kill him?"
Su Ren shook his head: "Since he dares to come, he must be prepared. It's better for us to send these animals back. As for this Namtso, I will let him lose weight!"
After passing Shuangmen Mountain, we entered the territory of Yuan Mountain. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The Qiang people's war horses never entered the mountains. The Qiang people also knew that they were invincible warriors on the grassland. Once they entered the mountains, they would become
The prey of bandits.
The gang of bandits who followed the old fox around on the grassland for two months were all showing off their equestrian skills on the narrow mountain roads. In just two months, these bandits who were good at climbing turned into knights on horseback.
, this was something Su Ren had not expected at all. The bandits lay on the horse, sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes leaping high, and sometimes got under the belly of the horse, showing off in front of Su Ren's guards.
Su Kai's face flushed: "Sir, your saddle and stirrups have solved a big problem. Since we have these things, it has become easier to train cavalry. From now on, I, a big man, no longer have to worry about being inferior to the Qiang and Huns in equestrian skills."
Su Ren rolled his eyes: "What? Are you going to report this matter?"
Su Kai was stunned, and his expression immediately turned bad: "Aren't you going to dedicate this thing to the court?"
Su Ren smiled and said: "This thing is of great use. I am not going to donate it now because the time is not yet ripe. It may not be possible when such a contribution can save lives. Don't forget, we are doing a lot now.
These things are not allowed by Han law."
Only then did Su Kai realize that their opening of trade routes was actually in conflict with the laws of the Han Dynasty. Things like salt and iron were strictly prohibited by law from leaving the country. They not only sold them to Yelang and Qiang people, but also weapons.
They are all selling takeout. If someone uses this to attack Su Ren, no matter how much credit Su Ren has, he will never be able to escape the charge of treason.
Su Kai thought for a long time and fell silent again: "Okay! Let's wait until the critical moment. You must not make any mistakes until your majesty puts a great talent like sir to good use!"
"Hahaha, you also said that I am rich? Okay, I will admit it for now!"
After passing Zhanlong Gorge, Zhou Zhong and Sun Ermazi came to greet them. Their faces were not happy, but anxious. Sun Ermazi grabbed Su Ren and said, "Go back to Chai Yunshan, something big has happened!"
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During the Dragon Boat Festival, eat rice dumplings and read more chapters while eating rice dumplings! (To be continued)