Chapter 270

Of course, Mukdo's tribe couldn't possibly have just sold their most prized warhorse for salt and daily necessities.

In that case, they will be swallowed up by others in a few years due to their weakened fighting strength.

They would only sell the horses they captured from other small tribes during their campaigns.

The truly good horses, of course, are prioritized to meet the needs of the tribe.

Fan Xiaoxiao knew exactly what was going on, but she wouldn't actually ruin the trade.

With a beaming smile, he said, "Your Excellency, please don't be anxious. Our Tianshan Village will certainly provide you with a solution that can be explained to your Khan."

Mukdo frowned: "This can be considered the bottom line where everyone benefits."

"I believe the general understands that the chances of other conditions satisfying the Khan are very, very low."

Fan Xiaoxiao gave Xiao Hei an instruction.

The latter paused for a second, then quickly brought out an account book.

She pushed the ledger toward Mukdo: "This contains a detailed record of all the goods that our Tianshan Village currently possesses."

Although Mukdo was not convinced, he still took it and looked through it.

Upon closer inspection, I was quite surprised.

He never expected that Tianshan Village, such a newly emerging place, would have such a wide variety of businesses.

From ordinary dried meat, leather clothing, and warhorse equipment, to a few luxury items such as glass cups and refined salt, as well as various cooking pots.

Such as hot pot utensils, wooden skewers, etc.

"Of all these things, the Khan must care most about refined salt."

Fan Xiaoxiao hit the nail on the head.

They made a lot of money from other tribes by selling 280 catties of refined salt.

The other goods are merely incidental, and at least for them at present, they have no further significance.

"As you can see, our Tianshan Village has a wide variety of goods. If we only do business with you, we probably won't be able to buy them all."

"I'm also in business," Fan Xiaoxiao said with a smile. "If your Khan can sell horses and guarantees not to anyone else in the Great Zhou, that would be great."

"While we cannot guarantee that we will only do business with your esteemed organization, I can guarantee that we will only sell refined salt to your esteemed organization."

"Salt is not sold to other tribes."

After saying this, Fan Xiaoxiao's expression carried a hint of nonchalance, as if she didn't want to say more.

"If Your Excellency is unable to make a decision on your own, you may consult your ministry."

"I can wait for news, but I will not back down any further."

Mukdo watched as she lowered her head to drink her tea.

I know that we probably won't be able to reach any meaningful conclusions today.

The refined salt was something that gave their tribe a taste of success, and once they agreed to that, there was nothing more to discuss.

Mukdo then politely took his leave and departed.

After everyone left.

Fan Xiaoxiao's tense emotions finally relaxed.

After the people following them confirmed that the group had crossed the border, Xiao Hei led them to pack their things and head back to the village.

In the past, Lady Xiao would usually be in a good mood at times like this, but today was different.

Once she fell silent, no one else dared to say anything more.

After holding it in for a long time, Xiao Hei finally asked, "Miss Xiao, is there something wrong with this transaction?"

"No." How could Fan Xiaoxiao easily speak out about something she had a gut feeling about?

She glanced at the eight tall, magnificent horses, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It's nothing..."

"I'm mainly worried about other things."

Xiao Hei said, "Is Lady Xiao afraid that those barbarians will not do business but instead launch a sneak attack?"

He shook his head: "I don't think so."

"The barbarians don't know how to refine salt. Even if they take over our village, it will be for nothing."

"Besides, they are all barbarians. They do not farm and graze their livestock. If they stay here in Tianshan, not only the Tianshan Sect, but even the imperial court will not sit idly by."

"So instead of doing this, why not do business with us? You won't have to worry about making a living, and you can still make money without any problems."

There seems to be no motive to deal with them.

If Xiao Hei could see this, how could Fan Xiaoxiao not?

She shook her head: "I'm worried about something else."

She stopped and looked in the direction of the Northern Barbarians.

The sky and earth are vast and boundless, shrouded in a misty haze.

The long mountain range stretches out, silent as a still painting.

“Look how long the Tianshan Mountains are, and we have never been to the northern barbarian grasslands behind those mountains.”

"But there isn't just one tribe there."

"Although Mukdo's tribe is large, it is only one of the three major tribes."

Fan Xiaoxiao turned to look into Xiao Hei's eyes: "What do you think will happen to those tribes that can't buy refined salt from us if this continues?"

Xiao Hei finally realized: "They'll steal it!"

“Hmm.” Fan Xiaoxiao nodded: “They will first seize the tribe where Mukdo is located.”

"But in the grasslands, the strong rule, especially the large tribes that have been fighting each other for a long time."

"As time goes by, it's inevitable that some people will think of our origin."

This made Xiao Hei and everyone else present tense.

"What should we do then?!" Xiao Hei asked hurriedly.

They all built Tianshan Village together.

Xiao Hei, in particular, put in so much effort.

No matter what the reason for the village's decline, it is something no one wants to see.

"Build fortifications."

So far, Fan Xiaoxiao can't think of a better way.

Ultimately, she wasn't a genius before; she was just an ordinary food blogger.

She gritted her teeth: "This matter needs further consideration!"

"We've temporarily distanced ourselves from the war, but we'll be drawn in sooner or later."

...

After the group returned to the village, they quickly called over Grandpa Lu.

If Fan Xiaoxiao had originally intended to develop Tianshan Village into a large village for long-term residence and production...

Knowing that she would inevitably be drawn into the struggle for the throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty, she abandoned the idea.

Tianshan Village will no longer need to be too big or too large to expand.

The production of things like winemaking, glassmaking, and everyday items and food may need to be largely relocated.

Given this premise, the scale of Tianshan Village can be predicted.

All defensive fortifications can then begin to be meticulously designed.

When Master Lu first heard that he was going to make equipment for horses, he was somewhat dismissive.

Although Fan Xiaoxiao had said she wanted to do warhorse business.

But no matter how well she speaks or how capable she is, as a young, unmarried girl, she may not be able to accomplish it. It all depends on whether the northern barbarians of Tianshan are willing to agree.

Unexpectedly, not only did she succeed, but she actually brought back eight fine horses today.

With the help of the stable boy, Master Lu carefully put on the horseshoes, saddle, and stirrups.

Finally, he stroked the horse's mane with great emotion.

"Little girl, you really are a woman who is just as capable as any man!"

His praise made Fan Xiaoxiao extremely happy.

(End of this chapter)