The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 367 Chapter 360
Duan Wuji said excitedly: "Brothers, let's go down, we will spend the night in this place tonight.

Let's go, before it's dark, let's go down and pick up the flowers. "

Under the leadership of Tie Niu, the people led the horses down the path from the northeast to the bottom of the pit.

Since this year came more than two months earlier than last year, the bottom of the pit has not yet frozen, and most of the weeds at the bottom of the pit are still green.

Some red or purple wild flowers are still blooming, bringing a little life to this barren pit.

Duan Wuji and the others walked into the barren house, and saw that everything in it was still there, and nothing seemed to have changed at all.

Duan Wuji frantically carried all the dead wolves on horseback into the house.

People struggled to unload the money bag from the horse's back, and moved them into the house.

Duan Wuji handed the broken jar to Duan Changqing.

"Brother Changqing, hurry up and get some water, let's burn your saliva for a while, my throat is almost burning with thirst."

Duan Changqing took the broken jar, looked at it and said, "Brother, this jar is too broken."

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "It's a bit broken, but it's still usable, without it, we wouldn't even be able to drink hot water!

Brother, take it to the sink and give it a good brush. After cleaning, we can boil water for drinking! "

Duan Wuji took some dry sticks and lit the fire.

Duan Changqing brought back the water and put it on top of the fire, and several people surrounded the fire while chatting gossip.

Duan Wuji pulled over the corpses of two dead wolves, skinned them with a sword, took out the internal organs and threw them away.

After the water boiled, Duan Wuji led the fire to the other side.

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Brothers, don't be idle, let's eat roasted wolf meat.

Let's do it, let's have enough food and clothing! "

When everyone heard this, they put wolf meat on the tip of their swords one after another, and then grilled them on the grill.

Not long after, a smell of barbecue wafted through the pit.

The wolf meat was roasted in a short while, and people grilled while eating.

When people are full, the boiling water is not so hot anymore.

Several people took turns to drink water, and the jar of water was finished in a short while.

Duan Changqing boiled another pot of water, and finally the people had enough to drink.

Now people are also full and full of drink.

Nothing happened, a few people began to lie down and rest, after a while, Duan Changqing and his three brothers fell asleep first.

Duan Wuji smiled and said to Tieniu: "Brother Tieniu, you should also sleep for a while, I am on duty tonight.

In the second half of the night, you can be on duty again, and the two of us will take a break. "

"Well, all right then.

Brother, then I will rest, and I will be on duty in the second half of the night. "

After speaking, Tieniu also fell asleep.

In the middle of the night, suddenly there was a strong wind, and the wind blew loudly, making the sky dark and dark. The horses grazing outside were neighing, and they also came to the door of the house.

While filling the fire, Duan Wuji sat cross-legged beside the fire to keep warm. Tieniu sat up on duty until the fourth watch.

When Duan Wuji saw that Tieniu was on duty, he fell into a deep sleep next to the corner of the office.

After dawn, the wind still didn't stop, it was still blowing non-stop.

Duan Wuji looked at the weather and said with a smile: "I don't think we can go today, with such a strong wind, it may be very dangerous to cross the snow mountain!

We don't need to take this risk, I think we'll just stay here.

Let's go when the wind subsides.

Once the snow mountain collapses, it must not trap us to death! "

Tie Niu listened and nodded.

"Brother, what you said makes sense. We really don't need to take this risk, so we don't lack food and drink now."

When Duan Changqing and the others heard that they were not leaving today, they were overjoyed. They warmed up the fire while talking gossip, and then Duan Changqing started to boil water.

After the water boiled, Duan Changqing peeled off two wolves with his sword, and people continued to roast the wolves to eat. After they were full, they continued to sit down and rest.

People stayed here for two days, and nothing happened in these two days, and everything was quite safe.

It was not until the second half of the night on the third day that the wind gradually stopped.

In the morning, people had a full meal, packed their things and continued on the road.

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "Brother Changhao, you can pack the wolf skins that are on the ground in a bag and take them with you.

This thing is a good thing!It would be nice to go home and make some wolf fur quilts.

Such a good thing, wouldn't it be a pity to throw it away? "

Duan Changhao nodded.

"Well, brother, what you said is quite reasonable, if you make a few wolf fur quilts, it will be quite comfortable to spread under your body.

good!Then I want this thing, it is indeed a good idea to get it home! "

As he said that, Duan Changhao rolled up several wolf skins on the ground, wrapped them in a bundle and put them on the horse's back.

A few people led their horses out of the big pit and continued to walk westward. After two days of urgency, they finally passed through the first line of sky safely and arrived at the dam they came from before.

All of a sudden, the load on the road became flat, and the number of herdsmen's houses and tents also increased.

The five bought some food in the shop, and after they were full, led by Duan Wuji and Tie Niu, they went straight to the house of the great serf owner Zaxi.

In front of the gate, the warriors watching the gate knew Duan Wuji and Tieniu, these warriors immediately ran over to greet Duan Wuji and Tieniu.

"My guests from afar, are you back again?

This time I brought three new friends!

My friends from afar, welcome to come to our place again!

Hey, are you still looking for Mr. Zabasi? "

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well, of course, everyone, which one of you should go and report?"

"Well, you wait, I'll report."

A samurai walked in as he spoke. The room was not big, and Nazabesi followed the samurai to take it out.

"My guests from afar, you are here again!

Well, it's just in time, please come inside.

To be honest, it has been such a long time, and I miss you a lot.

Hey, Promise!You have been gone for almost a year, right? "

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "It's not a year, it's only about nine months.

Master Zabbasi, have you been living comfortably these days? "

"Well, thanks to you, this period of time has been quite good, everything is quite smooth.

A few, please lead the horse inside, a few friends, come with me quickly. "

Several people led the horses into this large courtyard, Duan Wuji gave them a wink, and everyone immediately understood.

Everyone took off the silver from the horses one after another, and quietly carried it on their backs.

Several people tied the horses in the yard and followed Zabbasi to the reception room.

After entering the reception room, Zabbasi immediately poured a few cups of milk tea for them.

"Everyone, now that you've arrived at my house, you're welcome!

Come, come, come, sit down now.

Come, have a cup of milk tea to warm up your body first. "

Several people drank milk tea and chatted with Zabbasi.

After chatting and chatting, we got back to the topic again.

Duan Wuji looked at Zabbasi and said: "Master Zabbasi, we are here this time to do the Cordyceps business."

Duan Wuji pointed with his hand.

"See, these three are also my elder brothers. They came here this time to learn business from me. They used to go to the Turkic country often, but this time they came here with me.

Master Zabbasi, the five of us are one, you have to take care of them in your daily life. "

"Well, I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything. With you two brothers here, can I not take care of you?

Besides, we are all friends, so we should have taken care of them.

Hey, what are your names? "

The three brothers stood up immediately after hearing this, and introduced themselves one by one.

"My name is Duan Changqing. These two are brothers from my uncle's family. This one is called Duan Changhong, and that one is called Duan Changhao."

"Oh! I remember.

Three friends, what are you doing standing up!Get up and sit down.

Come to my house this time, you must not be polite!Treat this place as your own home.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to speak up! "

Well, this Zaba is full of enthusiasm.

Duan Wuji asked with a smile: "Master Zabbasi, what is the price of this year's caterpillar fungus? Can you tell us about it?"

Zabbasi laughed and said, "This year's Cordyceps is similar to last year's, and only a little is produced every year. Can the price be so cheap?

However, we are all old acquaintances, so I am embarrassed to raise the price with you!
This business is about credibility, do you know why so many people are looking for me?

It's because I talk about credibility, I do what I say, and I never falsify in it.

This year's Cordyceps, let's go at last year's price, let's still count at 35 taels of silver per catty.

I think the price is fair enough.

Besides, you have to let me earn some money no matter what.

Otherwise, what do you say about my big family, what do we eat and drink here?

Brother, do you think what I said is right? "

Duan Wuji smiled and nodded.

"Well, it makes sense, how can we not keep profits for you?
Hey, Master Zabbasi, let me tell you good news, we brought a lot of gold this time!

You said that once the gold is exchanged, don't you make some money from it? "

Zabbasi was overjoyed to hear that.

"Really? If that's the case, I can thank you very much."

Hey, Brother Wuji, how much money did you bring this time?

Can you give me a solid background!When the time comes, I will have a good idea of ​​the source of goods!

Duan Wuji laughed and said: "Master Zabbasi, I am dissatisfied with you, the gold and silver we brought totaled 5 taels of silver.

Now you have a bottom line in your mind. "

"Really? That's great, everyone, don't worry, within five to seven days, I will have the goods ready for you.

It seems that it is better to do business with big customers like you!This is the only way to do it. "

(End of this chapter)