Da Qin: I exposed myself as a time traveler, why are you Zhao Gao panicking?

Chapter 195 Smuggling war horses? ! check! ! !

In a corner of the market, a camel caravan was unloading goods. The exotic goods they brought caught Meng Yi's attention.

He got closer and took a closer look, and saw that the products were strange in shape, colorful, and full of exotic customs.

Meng Yi was moved, thinking that these products might provide some clues for his investigation.

At the other end of the market, a group of merchants dressed in foreign costumes were loudly selling their specialties.

Their cries intertwined with the hustle and bustle of the market, forming a unique border symphony.

Meng Yi quietly approached them, listened to their conversation with open ears, and tried to capture some useful information.

The market in Zhenuguan is not only a place for commodity trading, but also a center for information exchange.

Meng Yi knew this very well, so he paid special attention to various news and rumors in the market.

He believes that as long as you observe and listen carefully, you will be able to discover the secrets hidden behind the prosperity.

Meng Yi was immersed in the hustle and bustle of the market when suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of something strange in a remote corner.

But I saw several people gathered around, sneaking around, as if they were hiding some secret.

Although they were in a busy city, they were out of tune with their surroundings, which aroused Meng Yi's suspicion.

He secretly used his strength and quietly approached the group of suspicious people.

As the distance shortened, he vaguely heard their low and tense conversations.

"...This batch of troops and horses is no trivial matter. You must proceed with caution..."

"...Has the buyer made arrangements? If the government finds out, our lives will be in danger..."

Meng Yi was shocked, military horses?

They are actually buying and selling military horses privately! This is a serious crime! He continued to listen breathlessly, trying to get more information.

Only one of them said: "The buyer has been arranged and will come to trade tomorrow. These military horses are all high-quality horses, so the price is naturally high."

Another person said: "As long as things are done, money is an external thing, but if this matter is leaked..."

Before he finished speaking, Meng Yi already understood what he meant.

He was filled with rage! !

How dare these traitors buy and sell military horses privately, regardless of the interests of the country!

However, he also knew that this was not the time to be impulsive.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, he quietly retreated and decided to inform Qin Chi of the matter first before making any plans.

Meng Yi was overwhelmed with emotion. After finding Qin Chi, Meng Yi reported everything he saw and heard.

After hearing this, Qin Chi frowned and thought for a moment before saying: "General Meng, this matter is not trivial. However, the identities of the seller and buyer are unknown, so we must not act rashly."

He paused and continued: "You need to investigate secretly to find out their details, and then make a decision when the time is right."

When Meng Yi heard this, although he was anxious, he also knew that what Qin Chi said was reasonable.

He bowed and accepted the order and said: "Don't worry, sir. The general will act with caution and live up to his trust."

……

The next day, before dawn, Meng Yi was already lurking in a remote corner of yesterday's transaction, waiting for the arrival of both parties.

It's noon, the sun is high in the sky, and the market is crowded with people, but it's hard to hide the mysterious atmosphere in the remote corner.

A figure appeared, dressed in green clothes and a bamboo hat, with the brim of his hat lowered, and quietly arrived.

Another middle-aged man with a dark complexion had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw the buyer arriving, his expression moved slightly, but he showed no trace.

Before the man in green clothes could speak, he looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he asked in a low voice: "Is the goods ready?"

The middle-aged man nodded slightly and responded with the same low voice: "Everything is as promised, the best horse is waiting for the buyer!" Hearing this, the guest in Tsing Yi felt happy, but still kept his expression, and continued to test: "Is the number right? Don’t travel.”

The middle-aged man raised his brows slightly, as if he was displeased, but he still said patiently: "The number is absolutely correct, so the buyer can rest assured!"

Upon seeing this, the guest in Tsing Yi realized that the middle-aged man was a little impatient, so he quickly turned to the topic: "What's the price?"

The middle-aged man pondered for a moment, then gestured with his fingers and gave a price: "This number is a guaranteed price."

The customer in Tsing Yi frowned slightly, as if he was considering whether the price was reasonable.

After a while, Qing Yi Ke finally nodded and expressed his acceptance: "In that case, we will abide by the agreement, pay cash on delivery, and do not miss the appointment date."

When the middle-aged man saw this, his heart dropped to the ground, and his face showed joy: "We will deliver the goods as scheduled. The buyer is waiting for good news!"

After the deal was concluded, the guest in Qingyi left in a hurry, for fear of attracting attention.

The middle-aged man began to pack his bags and prepare to leave this place of trouble.

However, their every move has already fallen into the eyes of Meng Yi, who is secretly observing!

When Meng Yi saw that the deal had been completed, he began to make plans in his heart. Seeing that the time was ripe, he walked out slowly and said loudly:

"Wait a minute, I also intend to buy military horses. I wonder if you can part with me?"

The middle-aged man was shocked when he heard this, and immediately looked at the uninvited guest in front of him!

Seeing that Meng Yi was so majestic and unlike an ordinary merchant, he couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Meng Yi observed the words and expressions, understood his doubts, and smiled and said: "Although I am not a rich and noble person, I have a lot of research on military horses. I heard that you have a good horse in your hands, so I have this intention."

After saying that, he deliberately showed some urgency.

The middle-aged man was moved when he heard this, but still asked cautiously: "I wonder how much do you need?"

Meng Yi pondered for a moment, and then made a number with his fingers: "At least this number!"

A trace of greed flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, three hundred horses! This amount is not small!

But in a flash, he said worriedly: "The amount is not small. Do you have enough silver?"

Meng Yi smiled calmly, took out a banknote from his arms, waved it and said, "I'll make a decision to come with the deposit in three days, but I don't know when I can get the horses?"

When the middle-aged man saw the large amount on the bank note, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "It will take a month at the fastest. What do you think?"

Meng Yi nodded in agreement, and then agreed with the middle-aged man on the place and time for the deposit to be paid in three days.

After the middle-aged man left with great gratitude, Meng Yi felt an undercurrent surging in his heart.

He knew that he had taken the first step to uncover the inside story of this military horse transaction, and the next step was to pursue this clue to the end.

……

Afterwards, Meng Yi reported everything he saw and heard to Qin Chi.

When Qin Chi heard this, he sighed and said: "Fortunately, I have prepared a lot of gold for coming here this time. General Meng, you have done a good job."

After saying that, he nodded in approval.

Meng Yi bowed and said: "My lord, you are ridiculous, this is a matter that belongs to the general! But, what should we do next?"

He looked at Qin Chi, his eyes full of expectation.

Qin Chi pondered for a moment and said: "You continue to be responsible for the affairs here. After paying the deposit, you must keep an eye on them secretly and don't alert the snake. I predict that there must be something fishy behind this matter. Maybe it is inextricably linked to those foreign traders." connect."

"As ordered! Please don't worry, sir!"

Meng Yi took the order and left, but his heart was in turmoil.

(End of this chapter)