Cao Thief

Chapter 453 Business (22)

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Hongshagang is located at the foot of Helan Mountain.

The Helan Mountain, which runs from east to west, presents a twist and meander here, creating a very unique landform feature of Hongshagang.The altitude is higher than the horizon of the entire Hexi, and it seems to be integrated with Helan Mountain.The aquatic plants here are very rich and the area is not small.The streams in the mountains flowed out, converging here to form a river with abundant water.

The hybrid Xianbei of Tanzhe landed on Hongsha Hill.

Its overall number is less than that of Hongze, but it is important to obey one person.

In the entire Hexi region, the hybrid Xianbei and Hongze formed a confrontation, and no one could do anything to the other.

The other tribes scattered in Hexi are obviously inferior to these two forces.So they can only avoid these two most fertile pastures and find a place suitable for them to live in.This is not the first time Cao Peng has come to Hongshagang!But the last time he came and left in a hurry, he didn't observe the pasture carefully; but now, he has enough time.When he visited Hongshagang again, Cao Peng couldn't help but secretly praised the unique terrain of Hongshagang.

Here, it can also be used as a foundation to build a city.

If it was not restricted by Hongshagang's geographical location, Cao Peng would even want to abandon the piece of land in Hongze...

The terrain of Hongshagang is so good!
It is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the soil quality is also suitable for the farming conditions of the Han people.

One can take the Hexi pastures to advance, and one can rely on the Helan Mountains as the foundation to retreat!

It's just that his position is a bit off compared to the entire Hexi Muyuan, which also caused the influence of Hongshagang, which is not comparable to that of Hongze.

To build a city, there are many factors that need to be considered.

Military factors, living factors, transportation factors, and political factors...etc, all must be considered.Cao Peng was a small policeman in his previous life, so to be honest, he doesn't know much about these things.

But after rebirth, the level of contact with him continued to increase, which also made his vision change accordingly!
If it had just been reborn, Cao Peng would have chosen Hongshagang as his base without hesitation.

But now...

As soon as he entered Hongshagang, Tan Zhe was notified.

Hong Du led his troops to welcome Cao Peng, and when they met, they exchanged warm greetings again.

"My lord, why are you here?"

Cao Peng laughed and said, "Why, aren't you welcome?"

Hong Du quickly shook his head, "How can you not welcome young master? Young master is a distinguished guest of my tribe.

Originally, my lord wanted to come in person, but he didn't want to have an important guest, so he ordered me to come to greet him.Before leaving, my lord also said that he would prepare a banquet in the king's tent to entertain the young master. "

"guest?"

"Well, from Zhongshan."

When Cao Peng heard this, his heart moved slightly.

Zhongshan, from the Yuan family?
He looked at Hong Du, but saw Hong Du shook his head.

Signaling Ya Jiang to take a few steps back, Hong Du said: "Don't worry, my lord, my lord's mind has not changed. During this time, I have been preparing for the matter of leaving Mobei. It's just...you know, this tribe There is a large population here, and the migration of the whole family will inevitably involve all aspects, so it seems a bit troublesome.

It is estimated that Tanzhe will enter the Mobei Grassland after the beginning of spring..."

"Do it after the beginning of spring? Wouldn't it be too late?"

"No way, if we enter Mobei now, we will face severe winter. Tan Zhe must also consider this aspect.

It is said that the situation of the southern Xiongnu is still unclear, and Tanzhe feels that it is not a good time to contact Qubei now.He wants to wait a little longer, and it is estimated that by the beginning of spring, the Southern Huns will be clearer, and then it will be time to go to the humble alliance..."

Really underestimated the people of the world!
Cao Peng originally thought that Tanzhe would not be difficult to fool.But now it seems that this guy's mind is also very meticulous!

The two walked all the way, talking in low voices all the way.

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, there was an idea inadvertently.

However, this idea is not perfect yet. 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 Hongshagang.

Tan Zhe greeted him 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?
Hehe, I heard that Bei Zhonglang has done a big job recently, which almost turned Hongze upside down, and made Ma Teng suffer a big loss.However, Bei Zhonglang must be careful.Ma Shoucheng is not the kind of person who can suffer.He will definitely have 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 was unintentional, maybe it was intentional!

Cao Peng couldn't help but thumped in his heart, and secretly said: Ma Teng, he won't die if he takes Hongze's heart, and he really doesn't want to let it go.

However, on the surface, Cao Peng didn't care at all.

"Ma Teng, there is nothing to worry about.

If he doesn't come, I don't mind living in peace with him; but if he comes, I won't let it go easily. "

"Hahaha, I knew that Bei Zhonglang had already taken precautions."

While talking, Tan Zhe raised his glass to invite wine, and had a drink with Cao Peng.The bronze jue in his hand looks old, and it is a rare good drinking utensil.The wine they drank was also the best jade pulp from the Central Plains.Although it is not as good as the fine wine stored in Sikong's mansion, it is better than most of the wines that Cao Peng has drunk...

This bottle of jade pulp is estimated to cost about ten ounces.

Cao Peng couldn't help squinting his eyes, thinking secretly about the origin of the person Tan Zhe had received before.

Hebei, Zhongshan?
Not from the Yuan family...

For a while, Cao Peng really couldn't think of the origin of the people Tan Zhe received.

This kind of jade pulp is not something that can be bought by idlers.Even some officials, even if they are the prefect of a county, may not be able to afford this kind of drink.And the fact that people from Hebei were able to deliver such delicious wine, doesn't it also explain something.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help but become more curious.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Tan Zhe suddenly asked: "Bei Zhonglang, I heard that you still have a lot of business on hand. I'm afraid that you came to my Hongsha Hill today not just for my few drinks."

Cao Peng pondered for a while, cupped his hands and said, "Master Tan..."

"Hey, whether you are an adult or not, those are the names of those servants.

Bei Zhonglang is the nephew of the Sikong family, and also the general of Bei Zhonglang, who guards Hexi.In the future, Tan Zhe will have to trouble Bei Zhonglang.If Bei Zhonglang doesn't dislike Tan Zhe's vulgarity, you and I will be called brothers, wouldn't it be more intimate?In the future, when Tanzhe comes to Mobei, talking to those guys, if he can be brothers with Bei Zhonglang, his face will be a little more radiant. "

After all, Tan Zhe laughed out loud.

Cao Peng also laughed, cupped his hands and said, "I've got what I want, I don't dare to ask for it."

He organized his words, and then he said: "Brother, the little brother came here today. I really have something to ask for help from my brother. I know that my brother has had many slaves under his command during the years in Hongshagang. And now my little brother , what is lacking the most is manpower. Especially the strong labor force, which makes me feel a bit of a headache...

My brother is about to leave the Mobei Grassland, so there will definitely be some slaves to deal with.

If possible, please ask your brother to help.The younger brother will not ask for no reason, and will compensate himself. "

"compensate?"

Tan Zhe's eyes lit up, "How to make up for it?"

"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 in the next year, and then I will have to compete with others for pastures. Weapons, armor, bows, I need them all , but I don’t know if my brother can provide it?”

"This one……"

Cao Peng fell into deep thought.

Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty implemented the Salt and Iron Order, the Central Plains has been controlling the iron trade to northern Xinjiang.

When the Salt and Iron Order was implemented most severely, the foreign races 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 outflow of copper coins to northern Xinjiang, which shows the severity of its severity.

Of course, now is not then.

Now that the Central Plains is in chaos, the Salt and Iron Order is almost the same as nothing.

However, even in this way, it is also impossible for Cao Peng to sell a large number of ironware to Tan Zhe.Cao Cao's control over ironware is equally strict.Although not comparable to the most severe period in history, it is also extremely important.

After all, this alien race in northern Xinjiang has brought too many disasters to the Central Plains.

"If you don't need much, I can think of something. But if the quantity is too large, I'm afraid..."

Tan Zhe waved his hand, "Brother, I don't need you to sell me ironware."

"Oh?"

"Well, let me introduce you to someone."

While speaking, Tan Zhe raised his hand and clapped three times.

A middle-aged man in white clothes and a scarlet fur coat walked in from outside the king's tent when the curtain was raised.

This person is about seven feet seven inches tall, with a thin and thin build.

Judging by his age, he should be between forty and fifty, with a beautiful beard under his jaw and a beard on his chest.

He walked into the king's tent and bowed his hands with Cao Peng, "I have seen General Beizhong."

"Your Excellency is..."

Tan Zhe said with a smile: "Brother, this is an old friend of mine for many years. We had a relationship with him when we were in Hedong... Speaking of which, he still has a little bit of grievance with you. I asked him to come here today because I hope you can forgive him." Then one."

Have a grudge with me?
Cao Peng couldn't help narrowing his eyes.

"Where are you from?"

"I am a native of Zhongshan."

Zhongshan!

A dazed look appeared on Cao Peng's face, and he suddenly smiled and said, "The Zhongshan Guoren...do you still have some grievances with me?"

He took a sip of wine, closed his eyes, and fell silent.

Both the middle-aged man and Tan Zhe couldn't help showing nervous expressions.

After a long while, Cao Peng said: "Such fine wine cannot be obtained by idlers, let alone transported over long distances. Zhongshan is full of rich merchants, and with people who have some grievances... Are you surnamed Su or Zhang? Woolen cloth?"

The middle-aged man was startled, and then showed a bitter smile.

"I've heard for a long time that General Bei Zhonglang is exceptionally intelligent, but seeing him today, he really lives up to his reputation.

The villain Su Shuang, when he was in Luoyang a few years ago, had some misunderstandings with General Bei Zhonglang. If he offended him, I ask General Bei Zhonglang to forgive him. "

(End of this chapter)