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Chapter 414 Exotic
Xu Ziling said with understanding: "Brother Hou, it's really hard for you to get involved in our grievances with Yu Wenhua for no reason. If Brother Hou wants to stay away from this place, we will never blame you."

Hou Xibai smiled wryly and said: "This is an old problem. I can't see my daughter suffering. Don't worry, you two. I, Hou Xibai, came from the Huajian sect. Killing people is nothing. People often have weird ideas, but they rarely put them into practice. I even tried When I picked up a precious and fragile ancient pottery vessel, I had the urge to throw it into pieces, but fortunately, I just thought about it in my mind, and trembled because of this crazy idea."

Shen Mu patted his legs and said, "That's right, when I saw a beautiful woman on the street when I was young, I also had the idea of ​​touching her, but I didn't dare to do it because I felt the consequences would be serious. It's exactly the same as Xibai's desire to break the treasure vessel , I thought I was a big villain, but it turned out to be human nature, and it is normal to be able to restrain myself."

Hou Xibai agreed: "That's how the tyrant came. Because he was not afraid of any consequences, and no one stopped him. In the end, he became a madman like Yang Guang. Let's get out of here."

The three of them galloped deep into the snowy world.

A few days later, Xu Ziling, wearing a fur hat, lay down on the floor mat to take a nap, with a soft mattress and a thin quilt on top. Although the cold winter had just passed and the weather had not yet warmed up, because of the fire in the hall, such measures to keep out the cold were just right. is just right.So there was a sweet smile on the corner of Xu Ziling's mouth, indescribably peaceful and comfortable.

Chu Chu and the other two maidservants accompanied Xiao Lingzhong while doing needlework and gossiping about family affairs, which made Xu Ziling feel the warmth and comfort of "home".

He has never had a home. The dilapidated house in the abandoned garden in Yangzhou is just a nest to live in. It is difficult for him to regard it as his home.Home should look like this.

Shen Mu was still in shock.

The moment he crossed the threshold and entered the hall, he met Chu Chu's gaze, and his calm heart was suddenly rushed into a rush of water, causing ripples immediately, Chu Chu's gaze was like a magical "love arrow" , which contains the surprise deep in her heart, complex and delicate emotions, and endless hope, who can resist it?
Shen Mu remembered the scene when Chu Chu took the initiative to throw snowballs at him in the Dalongtou Mansion, and also remembered how charming she scolded him as a "fool" when he pulled her sleeves.The beautiful and intoxicating past suddenly came to life and became the present reality.

Shen Mu immediately declared "hit by the arrow", and there was an unprecedented impulse in his heart, wanting to hug her, take pity on her, comfort her, and make her happy.

Even for Song Yuzhi, he has never had such an unstoppable longing and desire.Or because of Chuchu's proactive and bold style when he was in Dalongtou Mansion, it was especially able to arouse his deep-seated desire.

At the moment when he caught her affectionate glance, he only thought of embracing her in his strong arms, caressing her, trying to understand the mystery of her heart.

He is both familiar and unfamiliar with her, the familiarity makes him feel close, and the strangeness makes him have the taste of seeking out secrets and intense stimulation.

It's a pity that he must suppress the real emotion in his heart at this time, and he can't let it out in the slightest.

With two different moods, the two took off their boots, stepped on the soft and elastic straw mats in the hall, and greeted them delicately, gently and carefully brushed off the dust on their bodies with the clothes broom. Say a word.

Chu Chu came, followed by two young maidservants, holding two cups of stew-like things, Chu Chu's hands were not empty, and she was carrying two outer robes made of sheepskin, and said with a smile: "After drinking the bear bile soup, let's drink it again." Try the robes made for you by the servants, the young lady said that you will go to Shanhaiguan, so you will be able to use them."

The two jumped up to thank each other.

The beauty is very kind, and Shen Mu felt all kinds of feelings in his heart, and said: "Of course we have to try on the new clothes that Chuchu sewed for us first."

Chu Chubai glanced at him, and said with a sweet smile: "Young commander-in-chief is the best at pretending to be good, so hurry up and take off the knife."

Xu Ziling looked at Chu Chu's considerate service for Shen Mu to put on his outer robe, and recalled that Su Su had sewed new clothes for them in Dalongtou Mansion in the past, and he was deeply touched and remained silent.

Wearing a new robe, Shen Mu proudly turned around in front of Chu Chu and the two young maidservants, possessing a coercive force, causing the eyes of the three pairs to light up.

Chu Chuxi said earnestly: "This outer robe even has a hood, which can keep out the wind, sand, rain and snow, and the inside of the robe can hide weapons, so you don't need to hang a knife on your back so ostentatiously."

Then it was Xu Ziling's turn to try on new clothes, which were also well tailored and showed Xu Ziling's chic and handsome demeanor.

At this time, Zhai Jiao came over suddenly, and they sat down at a table beside them, drinking bear bile soup and talking, and seeing her walking with a cane, the two of them became more determined to clean up Du Xing.

Zhai Jiao's tired face showed an unconcealable excitement, and said: "Just now there is new news that the 'Dragon King' Bai Ziting will hold a state-founding ceremony in 'Little Chang'an', and it is estimated that both supporters and opponents of his state-building are welcome. Will go to the meeting, according to my guess, Huyanjin from Khitan, Han Chaoan and Du Xing from Goryeo will all go, you can kill them together, so you don’t have to run around.”

The two were bewildered.

Xu Ziling asked: "Who is Bai Ziting? What kind of country is established?"

Zhai Jiao patiently explained: "Bai Ziting is the most powerful leader of the Sumo tribe of the Jie family. What you want to establish is the Jie country. You don't know such a simple matter? I can't imagine that your qualifications are so low and you don't know current affairs. .”

Shen Mu was willing to be scolded without laughing, and said respectfully: "What is Little Chang'an?"

Zhai Jiao said angrily: "Little Chang'an is nothing, but the Longquan Mansion in Shangjing chosen by Bai Ziting for his new country, alas! Chuchu, come and explain to them."

Chu Chu was obviously very trusted and loved by Zhai Jiao. She knew Zhai Jiao's affairs well, Yingying came over and sat next to Zhai Jiao, and said with a smile: "Longquan Mansion is located in the middle reaches of Mudan River, the city is surrounded by the remaining veins of Changbai Mountain, and the south is adjacent to Jingpo Lake. Jie is originally Khitan The nomadic peoples between Korea and Koryo, since the rise of the "Dragon King" Baiziting, the momentum has grown, and the sphere of influence extends to the Bohai Sea in the east, Goryeo in the south, and neighbors to Khitan and Turks in the southwest. Baiziting has admired the Chinese culture since he was young. Therefore, Longquan Mansion was built in the style of Chang'an, and its political system, characters and even clothing customs are all in line with ours, so Longquan Mansion has the title of "Little Chang'an".

Xu Ziling was very interested, he didn't expect there to be such a place beyond the Great Wall.

Shen Mu was moved and said: "I didn't expect Chuchu to be so well-informed. This is the first time we have heard of such a person as Bai Ziting and this little Chang'an of Longquan Mansion."

Zhai Jiao snorted coldly: "Where will the people I cultivate go? After the news and information came back, it was all sorted out by Chu Chu before telling those idiots."

Seeing the helpless expressions of the two being scolded as idiots, Chu Chu suppressed a smile and said: "Longquan Mansion was built on a plain, and the water in the mansion is clean and full of hot springs. The rice produced is soft, glutinous and palatable. Bai Tuliang, famous outside the Great Wall, has always been the fat meat that the Khitan people covet. Fortunately, Goryeo hopes to use it as a buffer between the Khitan and the Turks, so it is very supportive of Bai Ziting. But if it is not for Tuli and Jieli. Ziting's pressure has been greatly reduced, but he still dare not establish a country suddenly. Those who oppose this matter most are the East Turks and Khitan people, so worshiping Ziting to establish a country will certainly not be smooth sailing, and the result is even more unpredictable."

Only now did the two have a little outline of the whole thing.

Zhai Jiao interrupted and said: "We bought that batch of fur goods from the Huihe people through Baiziting. I met him once, and we got on well. The friendship is limited to doing business. This man is very ambitious. Wisdom and martial arts are very good, not simple."

Shen Mu said, "What's Tuli's attitude towards this matter?"

Chu Chu said: "He should not want to see the rise of another force in the east. It's just that he is too busy to take care of himself and is unable to interfere."

Zhai Jiao said: "The founding ceremony of the Jie Kingdom will be held in Longquan Mansion on April [-]st, less than two months from now, you two must settle things for me."

Shen Mu said: "How can Missy grasp the situation beyond the Great Wall so clearly?"

Zhai Jiao said proudly: "I rely on friends when I go out. I, Zhai Jiao, always do business well. Except for those who have other intentions, no one is willing to make friends with me."

Xu Ziling said: "Miss, do you have any friends you trust in the frontier?"

Chu Chu replied: "In addition to the Beiba Gang in northern Xinjiang, there are two big gangs and one big faction, which are collectively called the Three Gangs and One Faction. The other two gangs are the Wailian Gang and the Saimo Gang. In the first place, the leader of the latter is Jing Kang, a Han Chinese. Jing Kang and Master Dou have a very close friendship, so they are very supportive of us. If there is any disturbance outside the customs, he will inform our branch in Shanhaiguan, and then pass the letter by flying pigeons. inform us."

Shen Mu patted his legs and said, "That's it! What we owe is an intelligence network about the outside of the Great Wall, and it's finally settled."

Xu Ziling said: "Is the head of the Changbai faction 'Zhi Shi Lang' Wang Bo?"

Zhai Jiao snorted coldly: "Isn't it just this old guy who said he would give up fighting for the world, but he was always making troubles and making troubles everywhere. He actually went to seek refuge with Yu Wenhuaji a while ago, but seeing his popularity is declining, he had to slip away with his tail between his legs. Back to Changbai, maybe Wang Bo has a role in dealing with us this time."

Shen Mu smiled and said: "Things are getting more and more interesting. Missy, can you find us two of the best war horses, high-quality bows and arrows, and a detailed road map of the geographical situation outside the Great Wall? I promise that the two will not disappoint Missy." disappointment."

Xu Ziling added: "Who should I contact at that time, please let me know."

Zhai Jiao said: "Everything you ask for is ready-made. I just bought two of the best purebred Gaochang Maxima from the Turkic people. They are not afraid of the bitter cold and sandstorm outside the Great Wall."

Shen Mu was overjoyed and said: "That's it! Let's set off immediately tonight, kill the losers of the Beiba Gang, and taste the sweetness and deliciousness of Xiangdao along the way."

Chu Chu let out an "ah", showing disappointment, obviously she didn't expect Shen Mu to move so fast.

Even Xu Ziling didn't understand why Shen Mu left in such a hurry, only Shen Mu knew that because Chu Chu was so tempting to him, no one knew what would happen if he stayed for one more night.

Zhai Jiao hesitated to speak, and finally said, "Okay, let's set off tonight, I will arrange everything for you, be careful, outside the Great Wall is not like the Central Plains, there is no place to hide, and you will be short of food and water all of a sudden. In a desperate situation."

The two of them were full of pride at the same time, thinking that they would finally have the opportunity to experience the exotic customs that Lao Ba said, what would it be like then?
Yuyang, Anle, Beiping, Liaoxi, and Zhuojun are also known as the five major cities in the northeast frontier. Because Gaokaidao used Yuyang as its capital, Yuyang became the first of the five cities and became the center of military, economic and trade in the area.

The city outline of Yuyang is only half the size of metropolises such as Luoyang and Chang'an. The shops are concentrated on the main street that runs through the north and south city gates. There are ten archways and pavilions across the street. Heavy, filled with the atmosphere of a big frontier city.

Since Yuyang is the largest post station and trade center in the south of Shanhaiguan, there are many business travelers from the south and outside the Great Wall in the old city.

Shen Mu and Xu Ziling deeply experienced the majestic mountains and rivers in the northern frontier, with towering mountains in front, vast and dense primeval forests stretching endlessly, rivers and streams flowing in the depths of the forest, lush water and grass, and birch and oak trees sprang up here and there. The road is rugged and difficult, and one can imagine the hardships of business travel.

But they are leisurely and contented. Since they plan to stay in Yinmayi, they don't have to hurry and just enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

The sky was still covered with dark clouds, and the three of them took it for granted. Although they felt a bit of a fly in the ointment, the cool weather made people feel refreshed.Going to a high place and looking from a distance, you can see low farmhouses and cattle and sheep in the fields from time to time, which seems to be isolated from the world.

After passing through a mountain, the official road turns straight, and the trees in the distance seem to be surrounded by clouds, like a fairyland, which is fascinating.

Ren Junxi, Shen Mu's subordinate, said: "That's the water vapor rising from the Yinma Hot Spring. Fortunately, I didn't go the wrong way."

Shen Mu wondered: "Aren't you a seasoned horse? How can you be afraid of going the wrong way?"

Ren Junnen blushed slightly and said, "I've only been here twice, and I'm still not so sure."

Shen Mu laughed and said, "This is a misunderstanding. I saw that you were so impressed by the proprietress Mei Niangzi of the Yinma Inn, and thought you had been here more than ten times."

Ren Jun begged for mercy: "Master Zhong, please let me go."

The sound of hoofbeats started, more than a dozen riders came from behind, and at a glance they knew they were members of the gang. Seeing that the three of them saw no weapons except Ren Jun, they glanced at them and galloped past them to the Yinma post without stopping.The horseshoes kicked up the dust that was blowing in the sky, and it fell on them like a wall with the wind blowing head-on.

Shen Mu smiled to Xu Ziling: "Being one step faster than others always takes advantage."

Before the words were finished, the sound of hooves was heard again, the three of them turned their heads and looked back, a man dressed as a Taoist priest, and a lone mule ran towards them, this mule was very handsome, its speed was comparable to that of a horse, and it chased behind them in no time.

The middle-aged Taoist priest was born with a strange and ugly appearance and a short stature. He shouted from a distance: "Hello, you three. I am Taoist mule. Which gang are you brothers from?"

Shen Mu smiled when he came to the side of the horse: "We have no gang or faction, this trip to Shanhaiguan is to do something for the proprietress."

The mule Taoist showed his original expression, his eyes fell on the three horses, and he said with a flash of light: "Good horse! If you are willing to sell it to the Northern Caravan, you will definitely earn more than ten taels of gold."

Shen Mu said: "Our horses are like the Taoist priest's mules, they are the lifeblood and heart, and they will never be sold."

Taoist mule said in astonishment: "How do you know that Xiaolei is my lifeblood?"

Shen Mu smiled and said, "Just seeing how the Taoist groomed the mule's fur so smooth and beautiful, you know that the Taoist loves the mule like his life."

The mule Taoist looked up to the sky and laughed, and said: "Well said, seeing you are so cute, I would like to advise you, if you don't want to sell the horse, you'd better not go to the Yinma Station, it will only take two more days to make a detour." Haha for a while Laughing, quickly go away past them.

Shen Mu stared at the back of his lonely mule, and said with a smile: "This is the benefit of traveling thousands of miles, otherwise, how could we meet so many strange people, this mule Taoist is very interesting."

However, Ren Jun's face was serious, and he said, "Why did the Northern Caravan come to Yinma Station?"

Xu Ziling asked in surprise, "Have you heard of the Northern Caravan?"

Ren Jundao: "Xu Kaishan, the head of the Northern Horse Gang, is the largest horse merchant in the Northeast. He specializes in trading with the tribes outside the Great Wall, and then sells the horses to the south for huge profits. Gao Kaidao can't control him. King Xia has deals with him from time to time."

Shen Mu said: "The gang of knights who passed by earlier, are they members of the Northern Horse Gang?"

Ren Jundao: "If they are members of the Northern Caravan, their horses have horseshoe-shaped marks on their stock. Since their horses do not have this mark, they cannot be members of the Northern Caravan."

Shen Mu said: "The three gangs of Beisai are the Beiba Gang, Wailian Gang, Saimo Gang and Changbai faction, and they are not part of the Beima Gang. It shouldn't be anything. Why did Xiaojun look like this when he talked about them? nervous?"

Ren Jundao: "The reason why the North Horse Gang is not listed among the three gangs and one faction is that their rise is only a matter of the past few years. Xu Kaishan was not heard of by anyone three years ago, but now he has become a family. Xiao Xiao's character, Overlord Du Xing also became a brother with him, Master Zhong should know why I am nervous."

Shen Mu turned to Xu Ziling and said, "Do you think Xu Kaishan will be Cui Wang?"

Xu Ziling asked Ren Jun, "Is it possible to trade with people outside the Great Wall?"

Ren Jundao: "Generally, goods are exchanged for goods, and gold is rarely traded."

Xu Ziling nodded and said, "The possibility is quite high."

Shen Mu said in distress: "How can I catch his sore feet? This guy must have robbed a large amount of property before making a deal, otherwise how could he suddenly appear so quickly. Du Xing is willing to become a brother with him, which shows the background of this person It’s never been simple.”

Xu Ziling was shocked and said: "Lu Pingding was killed by Cui Wang because he caught the hungry wolf Cui Wang's sore foot, and even destroyed the evidence."

Shen Mu was stunned for a moment, then patted his legs and said: "That's right, Cui Wang is just asking for goods and money, and killing those who resist is just to gain prestige, it is neither wise nor reasonable to take the risk of killing everyone in Luping's mansion, They even set fire to the house to destroy any evidence that might exist."

Ren Jundao: "If Lu Ping knew who Cui Wang was, of course he would spread the word immediately. Why didn't there be any news?"

Shen Mu gave a thumbs up and said, "Xiaojun has begun to have the ability to think and analyze, congratulations."

Ren Jun was praised, his tender face showed excitement and shyness, and he said shyly: "The two gentlemen can't stop encouraging the boy, of course the boy has to use his brain."

Xu Ziling said: "There are no wonders in the world, and there are all possibilities. Maybe Lu Ping got the evidence but didn't know that it was evidence against Cui Wang, or he had to wait for someone to see it. As long as we find out what happened to him before he was killed. Whereabouts, who you have met, maybe you can figure out some clues."

Dust suddenly rose in the distance, and a horse-drawn carriage with knights and mules came from the direction of Yinmayi.

(End of this chapter)