A middle-aged man with a mustache, wearing a fox fur hat and a black leather coat walked in.
His triangular eyes and the smile on his face when he makes money all show that he is a shrewd businessman.
Moreover, they can travel smoothly across the border between Beidi and Dayin, which would be impossible without a certain background and strength.
"Haha, Master Qianchang, I, Bai Shouren, send my greetings to you! I wish your cattle and sheep are fat, the grass is lush, and you and your tribe are prosperous."
The middle-aged man came to the center of the tent, put his right hand on his chest, saluted respectfully towards Timur at the top, and offered blessings loudly.
"Welcome you and your caravan to my tribe, Bai Erdongjia, my friend!"
"Come on, come on, serve our fresh roasted lamb and kumis to Master Bai Er."
Timur responded with a big laugh and invited Bai Shouren to sit in the first seat on the right below.
Bai Shouren bowed and thanked him, then sat down. "Master Qian, we came out this time to bring you tea, cloth, and porcelain!"
"My friend, is that all this time?" Timur took a sip of wine and frowned.
"Of course, I've also brought you the salt and iron you requested!" Bai Shouren said quickly, "But..."
"But what?"
"It's not much. Only 300 kilograms of salt and 1,000 kilograms of iron!"
When Timur heard this, he immediately asked angrily, "How come more than half is missing? Shopkeeper Bai, do you think I, Timur, can't afford this price?"
"No, no! Master, calm down!"
Bai Shouren looked distressed and hurriedly explained, "As you know, the situation between you and Dayin has been quite tense and conflicting for a while now. There are also rumors that you are planning to march south!"
"Shuozhou Prefecture has tightened control over the flow of goods into and out of the border, especially contraband like salt and iron. Once caught, the consequences range from imprisonment to the death penalty."
"We were able to bring so much salt and iron this time. We had to mobilize all our Bai family's connections in Shuozhou and spend a lot of money to get through."
"I've lost a lot of money on this smuggling trip for you!"
Timur touched his chin and said nothing.
He was very clear about the situation Bai Shouren described. Although Dayin's border was not officially closed, it had ordered a ban on civil exchanges between the two countries and stopped all border trade activities.
This is no different than edge banding.
It was very difficult for the Bai family's caravan to reach the Beidi Desert and Canglang Lake under the Daqing Mountains at this time, and to smuggle contraband salt and iron.
"Master Qian, let me tell you this: next time, let alone bringing back salt and iron, it's hard to say whether our caravan can even make it out!"
Seeing that Temur didn't say anything, Bai Shouren quickly added another sentence.
"Okay, my friend, I'm just kidding you!"
Timur then smiled and said, "I'll take everything you brought!"
"What? You want them all? I'm sure I heard you right!"
Bai Shouren showed surprise on his face.
The goods he brought this time were to be traded with the various tribes on the southern foot of the Daqing Mountains in Beidi.
If they could eat up Timur's entire tribe, they wouldn't have to risk going deeper into the prairie.
"Yes, I want them all!"
Timur nodded and said, "But in exchange, you have to do me a favor!"
Bai Shouren couldn't help feeling proud of himself for selling all the goods in one trip.
When he heard that Timur was asking for his help, he immediately stroked his mustache and said with a smile, "Oh, Captain, tell me about it!"
"Please help me find out about someone. I want to know all his information as soon as possible!"
Timur's face turned serious, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
"Who is the captain going to inquire about?"
"A soldier from the beacon tower of Jingbian Military Town, a subordinate of your Shuozhou Prefecture," Temur gritted his teeth. "Yesterday, he shot and killed my commander, Hun Gudu, and ruined my plan!"
"Master Qian...Master Qian, this isn't right!" Bai Shouren shook his head repeatedly, "I...I'm just a businessman!"
"It's just asking about one person. Compared to something like smuggling salt and iron, which could cost you your life, what's that?"
Timur stared at Bai Shouren, as if he would kill him on the spot if Bai Shouren dared to refuse him.
"Master Qian, you know, those are our Dayin border soldiers!" Bai Shouren licked his lips and said slowly, "They have to pay more!"
"Hahaha! You businessmen only care about money!"
Timur laughed wildly, "Isn't it just a fee? No problem! Come on, let's toast to the shopkeeper!"
......
Sunrise and sunset.
Five days have passed!
After five days of high-pressure torture, the training at the Yanqingdun Beacon Tower was back on track.
The eight Dun soldiers have quietly changed in both their mental outlook and physical fitness.
Their hearts were connected, and they understood what a team is and who is a comrade worthy of trust.
Zhao Muyun used the same tricks he used when he first joined the recruit company in his previous life to influence and change everyone in the Beacon Tower.
The shrewd Tang Yanhai began to learn how to take care of others, and the honest Wang Tiezhu and Wu Shangzhi learned to use their brains and make use of their own strengths.
Ma Liang and Tian Qing no longer resisted training and became particularly active. They secretly competed with Tang Yanhai and Wang Tiezhu in every way, hoping to surpass them.
Lao Li and Lao Zhang were no longer timid and never fell behind during the five-mile cross-country race.
Han Zhong was also forgiven and accepted by everyone. He became studious and inquisitive. Whenever he had time, he would seek advice from Zhao Muyun and have in-depth exchanges on training.
There was light in everyone's eyes, and their faces showed a bit more determination.
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