Chapter 462 Jinding Chamber of Commerce
Yue Kingdom, Cuilin Road.
A convoy of hundreds of people was moving slowly.
There are more than ten carriages in the team connected from front to back, all made of small-leaf rosewood, with exquisite workmanship and exquisite texture. Although it is not rare, it is enough to show the wealth of the owner of this team. .
Looking at some of the carriages, the axles sank slightly, the wheels sunk deeply into the ground, and they rarely swayed as they moved, as if they were filled with cargo.
If there are robbers or horse bandits with sharp eyes and good business skills here, they will definitely see that this caravan is a genuine caravan. As for the carriages in the middle, they must be heavy cargo and valuable.
For traders, force comes first, and the caravan in front of you is no exception.
On the left and right sides of the carriage, there are dozens of well-dressed men on horseback. They all have long knives at their waists and solemn faces. At first glance, they are well-trained and battle-experienced guards.
“Tap, step, step!”
Among the guards, a big man with tiger eyes and beard wearing armor suddenly stopped his horse and rode towards the convoy. Next to a carriage in the middle, he bent down and said respectfully: "Master, ahead is Huli Mountain. After passing Huli Mountain, at our current speed, it will take about half a month to reach the capital."
"Cough cough cough"
There was a sound of coughing in the carriage, which lasted for more than ten breaths. Then a thin hand opened the curtain, revealing a young man of fifteen or sixteen years old inside.
The young man had a sallow face and a sickly look on his face. When he looked outward, he couldn't help covering his mouth with his hands and coughing, as if he wanted to cough out his heart and lungs.
"The road in the mountains is difficult to travel. Even if there are horses to travel, it cannot be climbed in one night."
The young man looked up at the sky and saw that the sunset was approaching and night was coming. , turned around and ordered: "Order people to set up camp and rest next to the green forest road tonight."
"Yes!"
The guard with tiger eyes and beard bowed his head in response, then immediately rode forward and shouted loudly.
The guards on both sides of the convoy were all well-trained. After listening to the young man's order, they immediately turned their horses' heads and left the main road of Cuilin Road, instead heading towards the depths of the bamboo forest on the side.
These guards seemed to be very experienced. Some of them immediately dismounted and cut down the green bamboos along the way, revealing an empty camping site. At the same time, some people went to collect fresh water and hunt animals nearby, while others lit fires and set up camps nearby.
A young man in the escort came to several carriages at the back of the convoy alone and distributed dry food and water one by one. From time to time, he also laughed and chatted with the people sitting in the carriages, which roughly meant that they were talking about what was ahead. The journey is difficult, so we have to camp at the foot of the mountain tonight.
By the time the guards were settled, it was already nighttime, and the sallow-skinned young man from earlier also stepped out of the carriage and, accompanied by several guards, arrived in front of the largest tent.
Oddly enough, the white dew had just passed at this time, and it was not yet the autumnal equinox. Although there was some Mid-Autumn coolness, it was by no means as cold as ice and snow.
But the young man in front of him was wearing a thick mink fur coat, his lips were cracked, and he looked like he had been frostbitten.
"Master, the tent has been set up properly." The guard with tiger eyes and beard from before bowed and stretched out his hand to open the curtain of the tent for him.
The yellow-faced boy glanced around and saw a charcoal fire burning in the tent. There was a bowl of ginger soup on the wooden table next to it. It was steaming, and it had obviously just come out of the oven.
"Thank you for your hard work, Guard Xue." The yellow-faced boy nodded slightly, stooped and got into the tent.
At this time, several guards had already moved in the books he had brought with him, and a few more people were guarding the outside of the camp like iron towers. It was obvious that they would not leave tonight. .
As soon as the yellow-faced boy sat down in the tent, dozens of people came out of the carriage at the back of the motorcade.
Most of these people are dressed as wealthy businessmen. Although there are also some scribes wearing Confucian robes, most of them are accompanied by young servants. They have no shortage of traveling expenses. Apparently their families are also quite wealthy.
They did not enter their tent immediately. Instead, they gathered around a campfire and chatted with each other.
"Old Li, our luck in transporting goods this time is not weak, and we actually relied on the largest caravan in Hengshui City. Along the way, although we occasionally encountered some blind thieves, we all Was easily dismissed by the caravan’s guards.”
A. As soon as the thin middle-aged man finished speaking, someone next to him said: "Yes, the business of the Jinding Chamber of Commerce in Nanping City is spread throughout the country of Yue. Only the Jinding Chamber of Commerce can cultivate so many martial arts masters as bodyguards. . We are traveling together this time. We just pay. It’s just thirty taels of security fee, it’s worth it no matter what you think.”
The man who spoke was a short, fat, middle-aged member of the military. He was currently looking at the guard standing guard outside the yellow-faced boy’s camp. , with a trace of doubt on his face:
"I just don't know the identity of this yellow-faced boy. When I first set out on the road, I thought he was a businessman selling goods like us. But halfway through, the attitude of these guards changed drastically. Not only did they respect him, but they also loved us. Ignore the answer.”
A middle-aged scribe wearing a white Confucian robe chuckled and said: "Old Zhao, you'd better not take this matter too seriously. Since ancient times, officials and merchants have been one family, and the Jinding Chamber of Commerce's business is booming. How can there be no official people behind it?" take care of ? You feel free to inquire about other people’s origins, but this is a taboo in official circles and business circles!” His face changed slightly, he was in a hurry He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the tip, Brother Chen. It's not convenient to drink on the business trip. Old Zhao, I'll drink tea instead of wine. I'll give Brother Chen a drink first! When we get to the capital, I'll be hosting at the Man Yue Tower. Brother Chen must come and show his respect." !”
The scholar surnamed Chen chuckled, clasped his fists in return, and said, "Absolutely!"
These people are veterans who have been working in the mall for decades. They know how to win over people and make friends. . The scholar surnamed Chen just said it casually, and Zhao Yuanwai followed the trend. The two of them went back and forth, and their relationship couldn't help but get closer.
While everyone was talking and laughing, the sky was getting dark, and suddenly a gray homing pigeon came from the east. After just a few circles, it quietly flew into the camp where the young man was.
In addition to the yellow-faced boy, there were three other people sitting in the camp at this time.
The person in the middle has white hair and droopy eyes. He is an old man who is over sixty years old.
The man on the left is handsome and nearly thirty years old. He wears a silk scarf on his head and shakes his feather fan lightly. He looks like a national scholar.
The man on the right is a well-dressed young man in his early twenties. His eyes are full of arrogance, but in front of the yellow-faced boy, he seems to be respectful and does not dare to overstep in the slightest.
As soon as the homing pigeon flew into the tent, it was caught by a young man in a well-dressed suit. He untied the note tied to it, poured out a bottle of white powder and sprinkled it on the note, and examined it carefully. Afterwards, he said respectfully:
"My lord, it is indeed the Chamber of Commerce that sent the letter!"
Thank you: Please give me a reward for atonement!
(End of this chapter)