Jinyi Night Walk

The inn that Xia Xun and Ximenqing stayed in was called "Yuelai Inn". This name is very common. You can find inns with this name in almost any big city, but they do not belong to the same owner.The name Yuelai comes from the saying of Confucius: "Isn't it joyful to have friends coming from afar".So it became the favorite name of the people who opened the inn.

But of course there can only be one inn with this name in a city, so whoever uses it first will own it.Because of this, people who often travel outside know that the one who can be called Yuelai Inn must be the oldest inn in the city. The oldest inn may not be the highest-standard inn, but it must be a relatively well-regulated place .

When Xia Xun and Ximen Qing checked in, it was already dark. As soon as the moon and night fell in this year, it is not suitable for those who are blind to go shopping. The two simply ate something in the inn, and ordered two bathtubs. The water temperature is good, and I came to a bucket bath beautifully.

When the two of them were soaking in the hot water and closing their eyes to rest their minds, the last bus from Four Seasons Motors arrived before the city gate was locked, and the guests on the bus got down one after another to look for a place to stay. He chose a nearby inn to stay in, but began to inquire about the whereabouts of a man named Gao Sheng and a man named Xia Xun from one inn to another.

Originally, the inn would not casually disclose the information of the guests to others, but these two merchants had the badges of Jinan officials. With this badge, they had the right to ask the inn for all the guest information they needed.Finally, they got what they wanted in Yuelai Inn, and soon, they also moved into this inn. The shopkeeper of Yuelai Inn and two fellows who knew the situation were given a gag order to prevent their real identities from being revealed.

Their public identities are: Wang Ming, Wang Siyuan, two uncles and nephews, businessmen in Jinan.

Ximen Qing went out early the next morning. He had to contact the various vehicles that came separately and meet people outside the customs. These secret relationships were the way his father and son worked hard for many years, so it was naturally inconvenient. Let Xia Xun know that although Xia Xun has never done business, he understands these rules, not to mention that he originally wanted to do it only once, and all future transactions will be left to the scapegoat expert surnamed Cao, so he didn't want to understand these things.

Xia Xun waited leisurely in the inn until noon, when Ximen Qing rushed back excitedly, and when he saw him, he said: "The winter grain is in a hurry over there, and they are also in a hurry to make a deal. They have already sent a messenger, and I have already I made an appointment and asked him to wait there, let's go, let's go now." Hearing this, Xia Xun hurriedly left the inn with Ximen Qing.

Beiping at this time is naturally very different from Beijing in his impression more than 600 years later. What you see and hear will still give people the feeling of a mighty city in the world.

There are all kinds of street tours, and there are many people of color, telling you that this city involves the world.From time to time, there will be a few elephants walking past you leisurely with their proboscis swinging. They were raised by the Yuan people who believed in Buddhism and abandoned here when they fled Dadu.From time to time, a group of officers and soldiers with clanging armor would pass by, neatly lined up and full of murderous intent, but the residents of the city were already used to it. The hawkers continued to hawk, and the shoppers continued to shop without being disturbed in the slightest.

Is this the capital city of the Ming Dynasty for the next 200 years without cede territory, accept offerings, accept vassals, make peace, the emperor guards the country, and the king dies?

Walking in the street market, Xia Xun's eyes were full of novelty, and his heart was full of emotion.

This is not the first time for Ximen Qing to come here. He didn't care to enjoy the scenery. He just led Xia Xun forward. The meeting place between the two parties was in the guest room in the backyard of a leather goods store. There was a sign hanging at the door. Xia Xun took a careful look at it. , which says "Xie's Leather Goods".Ximen Qing led Xia Xun into the store, whispered a few words to the shopkeeper, and was immediately let into the backyard, where a big man was waiting in the backyard guest room.

Although this man is dressed in Han Chinese clothing, and his hairstyle and attire are also in accordance with Han Chinese habits, but the thick eyebrows, curly beard, high nose bridge, and sharp eyes can still make people faintly see some grasslands. The man's breath.He and Ximen Qing had obviously met face to face. As soon as he saw Ximen Qing, he stood up and cupped his fists, and said in a slightly stiff Chinese: "Brother Gao came so fast, this must be the brother Xia Xunxia that Brother Gao said gone."

Xia Xun returned the courtesy and said, "It's my servant. I don't know how to address you, Your Excellency?"

Ximen Qing said with a smile: "Brother Xia, this hero is called Lakshin, and he is the confidant of Sir Boritie China, the chief of the Haramang tribe. Lakshin, this is Xia Dong who wants to buy a large amount of fur and animal tendons from you." Master. Xia Dongzhu is very powerful in Shandong, and he has a strong backing behind him. Not only does he need a lot of goods this time, but he will continue to buy from you in the future. If you can get on this line, your department The days to come will be much better.”

A somewhat joyful smile appeared on Lakshin's face: "Oh, yes, I... I have heard from the person who notified me."

Lakshin let the two of them into their seats, but he himself stood upright, without saying a word of politeness, and immediately said straight to the point: "Nikul Sukeqi Khan has always hoped to return to the Central Plains and regain the capital. And you Ming Dynasty His Royal Highness King Yan is very powerful. He always defeated our Khan's army and drove them far away. They fought back and forth. We only guard a small piece of grassland and have no strength to move. Small tribes suffer.

We have no salt, no rice, no cloth, no iron pot, no medicinal materials, life is very difficult, our tribe has not many middle-aged people, and most of the people left are old people, women and children. If you eat, you will starve to death; if you have no clothes, you will freeze to death; without medicinal materials, you will die of illness easily. "

As he said, he emphasized his tone with forceful movements: "We Boritiechi don't care about these hellish wars, he just hopes that our people can live well, and that we can sing with whips every day." Grazing with happy songs, we can provide all the fur and animal tendons you want, these are the best materials for making armor, bows and crossbows, but I want to know how much you can give us? Yes, I have to make it clear in advance that you want so many goods at one time, I can't bring them in, you have to find a way yourself."

Xia Xun wanted to laugh when he heard it. Is this also a businessman?I haven't done much, he first took out all his hole cards, isn't this price up to me?Wouldn't it be a big loss for him to do business like this?But only because of this, Xia Xun couldn't bear to lower the price too low. The money was paid by King Qi, and the other party was a group of old, weak, sick and disabled who were waiting to be fed. Xia Xun couldn't bear to take a bite out of their mouths. Porridge and a piece of cloth will deduct a few pennies.

Xia Xun had a bit of kindness in mind. The other party wanted something from others. With Ximen Qing's help and mediation, the two parties quickly finalized the price. Ximen Qing smiled and said, "Lakshin, the price is indeed a bit low to be honest. , but you also know that we are the ones who are responsible for bringing in the goods, and it costs money to manage the checkpoints up and down and clear the checkpoints."

Lakshin nodded again and again: "I understand, I understand, those officials are more greedy than wolves."

Ximen Qing smiled and said, "I know that what you need most is tea, cloth, food and medicine, but in order not to attract attention, we didn't bring the real things this time. The transaction is mainly in banknotes. Is that okay?"

Lakshin frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and nodded happily: "No problem! Daming's treasured banknotes are also useful in our place. We can use the treasured banknotes to buy things from the Jurchens, as well as the west and the Han people in the west. There are many merchants. They trade with us, but they are not willing to accept these things that are difficult to carry and difficult for them to sell. We have money, so we can directly buy food and medicinal materials from them. Besides, the people we escorted here, You can also use the money to buy some daily necessities near Beiping, and then quietly transport them back.”

Xia Xun smiled and said, "Okay, then you can inform your patriarch to prepare the goods."

Lakshin raised his eyes and said, "When do you want it? Can you bring it in?"

Xia Xun said: "We will handle these things. You just need to be prepared, and as soon as there is news, you can ship the goods immediately!"

Lakshin patted his chest and said, "No problem, our things have already been prepared and can be shipped out at any time!"

Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered something, slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I have a gift here, which our patriarch wants to give to our distinguished friend Xia Xun."

He turned around, strode to the wall, and took a big package from the chair. The package looked tattered, but as soon as he opened it, Xia Xun and Ximen Qing's eyes lit up, what a beautiful fox The fur, the three fox furs, are all fiery red, like a ball of flames, you can feel its softness and warmth immediately when you stroke it gently with your palm.

Lakshin held three groups of flaming fox skins in his arms, and said solemnly to Xia Xun: "Our lord said that it was you who saved our tribe. Otherwise, in this cold winter, our old people will starve to death. Women and children will be taken as slaves by other tribes, while young and strong men will become horse bandits who only know how to burn, kill and plunder, and become a group of inhuman beasts. re-exist.

It was the best Firefox fur, caught by the best hunters, and the arrows only shot through its eyes, so there was no scar left on its fur.Even in our grasslands, it is an extremely rare treasure. Lord Boritichina asked me to bring it and dedicate it to our most honorable friend, our benefactor, please accept it. "

Lakshin stretched his arms forward and bent down deeply.

Xia Xun smiled, and happily took over the Firefox skin. He began to feel that this trip to Beiping was much easier than he had expected. Maybe he would be able to complete his mission soon, return to his hometown in good clothes, and marry a new wife...

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On the Hara Mang grassland, scattered snowflakes fluttered and melted before falling to the ground.

The grassland in early winter looks like a lifeless wasteland, large and small yurts are scattered on the prairie, the largest one in the middle, milky white yurt, is the big tent of the head of the Haramanglai tribe.

At this time, the left and right sides of the tent were full of elders and dignitaries of the clan, and the one sitting at the top of the table was Boritie China, who was wearing a leopard-skin jacket diagonally. He shouted loudly: "Xiribari, can you save me from worry? Do you still have me as a father in your eyes! Do you still have me as the patriarch!

For the survival of the whole family, I finally managed to contact a big buyer in the Central Plains, who can pay us enough money to let our family survive the cold winter. You actually want to destroy it. What do you want to do with those young people? ?Don't think that I, Bori Tie China, am old, my eyes are blurred, and my ears are deaf. You think I don't know what you did behind my back! "

Standing in front of him was an arrogant and rebellious young man. Facing his furious father, he looked disapproving and said, "Father, the things you sold to the people of the Ming Dynasty were all used to make fine ordnance." They use these things to make sharp weapons, which in turn will be used on us. If the Great Khan finds out, will he let you go?"

Boritiechi waved his hand heavily, and said angrily, "Don't mention sweat to me. Our tribe was in a dilemma. Where was he when we were in poverty? In the white disaster the year before last, so many people in our tribe died of freezing and starving. Where was he when he was a human? I am the patriarch of the Haramanglai tribe. I am only responsible for the men, women, and children of this tribe. I only want my tribe to live. What do you know, a hairy child? You are also like Eleboke , Do you never forget to fight back to the Central Plains? That's a dream, if we had this ability, we wouldn't have been kicked out in the first place!"

Hearing this, the young man smiled brighter and more arrogantly, like a young male lion standing in front of an aging lion king with contemptuous eyes, implying provocation and contempt: "Father, you are old, you really Old. You gave your sons a strong body, but you didn’t give us a brave and strong heart, because you are too cowardly! But, what you didn’t give us, Changshengtian gave us. Changshengtian Give us wisdom, give us courage, give us strength."

He glanced contemptuously at Beritiechi, and said coldly: "Father, I think you are no longer suitable to be the leader of our clan. I, Xiribari, are more qualified to lead our tribe than you, because The leader our Haramanglai tribe needs is a lion, not a sheep."

"What? You beast, how dare you speak to me like that, you...I will exile you, drive you out of the tribe, you...you..."

Bori Tiechi was dizzy for a while, so he stepped back quickly and sat down with some desks. The young man did not move proudly: "Father, as the head of the clan, you will only take us to escape, to escape the call of the Great Khan. , escaped from the encirclement and suppression of the Ming army, and escaped for so many years, what happened? We used to have [-] tribes, and we were an extremely powerful tribe on the grassland, what has become of it now?"

His voice became louder and louder, he glared at his father fiercely, and approached step by step: "My elder brother Haribari was killed in a battle with the Ming army. What were you doing at that time? I was still very young at that time, and I followed him all the time Beside you, I can see very clearly that you have been urging the people to flee quickly. You always said that the army is invincible. If we can fight, we will not be driven back to Saibei. The only way for you to protect the people is to run away! That is Huang Who are we? We are soldiers of Genghis Khan, who in the world is invincible?"

He suddenly raised his palm and sang aloud in ancient Mongolian language, the voice was majestic and majestic, as if it came from an urn: "Only I, the Great Khan, hold the banner and the flag in my hand.

You can't see the river and sea below, and you can't see Yunni above.

There is no Shura in the sky, and there is no spirit in the earth.

Up to the sky and down to the earth, bow down and stand together.

What kind of stupid clown dares to be a horseshoe..."

The impassioned singing reverberated in the felt tent, and the tribal leaders who stood twice at a time were shocked, singing and singing, thinking of the invincible majesty of the Dayuan army back then, some people couldn't help singing along stand up.Boritiechi yelled angrily, "Shut up, everyone!"

The singing stopped abruptly, and Xiribari burst out laughing. He laughed for a while, and suddenly asked, "Father, do you know where my second brother Ulanbari has gone?"

Boritie China was panting, his lungs were like a bellows, and he made a sound of Shashalala: "You... Didn't you say that he went to the Great Khan?"

Xiribari smiled strangely: "It's okay to tell you now, yes, the second brother is going to join the Great Khan, but...it's not Nigusukeqi Khan, but a powerful Khan from the west, that Khan once said that 'although the world is big, there is no room for two monarchs', he will be the king of the world"

Bori Tie China thought for a while, then suddenly widened his eyes in horror, stood up and asked, "What did you say? Ulan Bari went to the lame Tie Mu'er?"

Hiribari replied solemnly: "To be precise, he led the cripple to the east..."

Bori Tiechi sat back on the felt with his buttocks, panted a few times, and said in a hoarse voice: "What about you, what are you going to do? Just like your second brother, you want to wipe out the four Khanates , but the guy who claims to be the heir of Genghis Khan, please come back and be our Khan?"

Xiribari said: "No! He is not of the blood of the Golden Family, and he is not worthy to rule all of us Mongols. I think that with the current strength of our Great Khan, as long as we can unite, instead of being cowardly like you, If we only know how to escape, we can restore the glory of the past. I think that as long as I lead my people to join the Great Khan and be reused by the Great Khan, our people will no longer suffer from hunger like now."

Boritie China sneered: "Childish! As far as we are now, the old and the young are just a burden. When the sweat is running for his life, he doesn't want to take it with him. You go to him? Haha... "

Xiribari said sharply: "That's because we have been evading and being cowards all the time, so we were abandoned by the Great Khan. I am going to do one thing now, an earth-shattering event..."

With a treacherous smile on his face, he said: "As long as I succeed, Da Khan will reuse me and take me in. Then, we will no longer be wandering outcasts."

Boritie China shouted angrily: "I am the head of the clan, I will not allow you to do this!"

Xiribari sneered: "Father, you have disappointed the people. Do you think they will still obey your orders?"

Hearing that there was something in his words, Boritiechina couldn't help being startled. He looked to the left and right, and all he saw were pairs of indifferent eyes. Boritiechina's knees went limp, and he fell powerlessly to the ground. . ! ~!