"Mr. Li, the silver we have escorted during this period has already amounted to several million taels. Why does His Highness the Crown Prince still need more silver?"
Li Wenshan is the chief bodyguard of Wu King Liu Bi, and he has won Liu Bi's trust. Over the years, he has basically done all the bulk money transportation, and he will also lead the team this time.
"Stop talking nonsense, why have you become less and less ignorant of the rules lately? Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't say what you shouldn't say. Don't you understand such a simple truth?"
Looking at the seventeen or eighteen year old boy in front of him, Li Wenshan snorted with some displeasure and scolded him directly.
This boy's name was Letian, and he was also the son of one of his old brothers. He was just unlucky. When he went out last year, he and his horse fell into a ravine. In any case, he died while working for Liu Bi. Yes, Liu Bi still had some conscience, so he let his son fill his vacancy.
It's just that this kid has a wild nature. If it weren't for the years of friendship with his father, he would have been kicked out long ago.
"Yes, I understand……"
Lotte stuck out his tongue and stopped talking. They were about to enter the territory of Dai Kingdom. Everyone in the team was cautious and their eyes were searching everywhere for fear of making any mistakes.
This time, they brought money worth one million copper coins. Although everyone in the world knew that His Highness King Wu was not easy to mess with, money and silk could not attract people's hearts, so they had to be careful in all this.
"Master Manager, fifty miles ahead is the border of Dai Country. It's really too hot today. Why don't we let the brothers rest before leaving?"
The guards in front couldn't stand it anymore. The sun was like a big fireball, constantly scorching the earth. But on both sides of the official road, there wasn't even a fucking tree for safety reasons.
Traveling in this kind of weather is really excruciating.
"There is a small tea stall ahead, let brothers rest here, and we can leave after the sun has passed!"
The left and right are almost here, as long as they can reach the territory of Dai Kingdom today. Li Wenshan is also very exposed to the sun. Seeing that all the brothers are exhausted, he can only compromise like this.
"Boss, if you have anything to eat or drink, just pick it up. You guys have plenty of copper coins!"
"Okay, wait a moment, everyone. There are too many of you. My shop can't fit in..."
This is the little shopkeeper. When he heard that a guest had arrived, he was originally happy when he suddenly looked up and saw the person number 70 or 80. He was really stunned.
"It doesn't matter. Let's divide the food into two groups. One group will guard the goods, and the other group will eat!"
After all, the escorts were all money, so Li Wenshan couldn't help but have to take turns to eat. He waited until one group of people had finished eating, and then switched to another group when there was no problem.
"Okay, I'll serve you tea first!"
In fact, there is nothing delicious in this kind of barren mountain restaurant. At most, it only has some wild vegetables and fruits, plus some steamed buns and steamed buns. A few boiled eggs are already great.
However, now is not the time to be particular. While eating, suddenly a group of fast horses in front came back.
"Master Manager, it's not good! I just received the news. King Dai sent a message saying that the Huns are about to disturb the border. In order to prevent subtle disturbances, no one is allowed to enter or exit the city gates of Dai Kingdom!"
This was the subordinate Li Wenshan sent out early to attack the front line. When he heard what he said, Li Wenshan was immediately dumbfounded.
How can this be good?
His Highness the Prince has repeatedly urged him to deliver the money within a month.
Now this kind of thing is happening. The Huns harassing the border happens every year. I have never heard of any rules prohibiting entry and exit. If the Huns retreat, it will take at least two to three months. Bar?
By that time, the daylilies are cold!
"Is this true at all checkpoints? Or just here in front?"
Li Wenshan suddenly no longer thought about eating, and his head was so anxious that he was covered with sweat.
"I guess all the city gates are like this. Daiguo, a ghost place where rabbits don't even poop, is really full of bastards. We men have been traveling all over the world over the years, and I have never seen such a wicked place! "
"Okay, stop talking nonsense. The things we sent this time are extraordinary. Your Highness is still waiting to use them. Let's eat first. There will be a road before the car reaches the mountain. We will think of a way when we get there. If it doesn't work, just Silver opens the way!”
Anyway, it was already like this. Even if he was anxious, there was no good solution, so Li Wenshan could only think like this.
No one has the thought of eating. If this mission cannot be completed and the Crown Prince's important event is missed, all of them will be in trouble.
After finishing lunch, the group had no intention of resting and embarked on the road gloomily. Fortunately, all of them were riding horses. When it was getting dark, they finally arrived at the border between the two countries.
"Stop anyone who comes! Your Majesty has an order. The Huns are invading the border. In order to prevent further trouble, all city gates in the territory of Dai are prohibited from entering or exiting!"
There were still dozens of steps away from the city gate, and soldiers were already blocking the way.
"Brother, we are not business travelers from outside. We are the guards of King Wu. We are here to deliver some things to my prince. I wonder if you can make it convenient for us..."
Li Wenshan said, calmly, and put two pieces of silver into the soldier's hand.
"Well... for the sake of your righteousness, I might as well show you the way. Everyone in this country has been prohibited from entering or exiting since three days ago. If you want to enter, , you need to register your name with my general. Of course, the fee is a bit expensive, but I don’t know if you can afford the money..."
After collecting the money, the soldier suddenly became polite.
"I don't know how much money I need? Please give me some advice..."
The soldier looked hesitant to speak. Although Li Wenshan secretly scolded him for being too greedy, he could only smile and hand him two ingots of silver again.
"Then it depends on how much the goods you brought are worth? But don't worry, our general is not too shady. At most, he will only charge you a few thousand copper coins..."
The soldier said, looking greedily at the carriage behind him. Li Wenshan suddenly wanted to curse in his heart, who the hell are these people?
It's just a city pass, but it actually costs thousands of fucking copper coins?
Why the hell didn't you go grab it?
"Thanks for the advice, brother. How about we ask him to build a bridge for us? We are working for the Crown Prince, and we really don't dare to delay..."
No matter how unhappy he felt, he still had to beg for help.
"Then you wait here, I will report back to the general now!"
"Thank you very much, brother!"
After the soldier finished speaking, he quickly ran towards the military camp behind.
"General Qi, the grandsons from Wu Kingdom have indeed arrived!"
"Okay! Let's put on a good show with this general!"
Li Wenshan still doesn't know that he will soon fall into a huge trouble...
