The reason why Ying Zheng said that he would exchange grain for Dawan's bloody horses was not an impulsive move, but he had already thought about it for a long time.
Because of the existence of original grain species!
Ever since a large amount of original grain seeds were transported back to the lower floors of King Wu's Mausoleum, Ying Zheng has been thinking about how to promote it better.
But the ordinary seeds that people originally cultivated became obstacles.
By consuming the stored grain and seeds in the hands of the people, new grain seeds will naturally be promoted.
"You heard it right." Ying Zheng confirmed, "Not only military rations, but also grain seeds can be used as bargaining chips. If they don't know how to farm, then I can send people there to teach them."
King Qiemo's eyes lit up and he asked anxiously: "What about the quantity?"
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and raised his index finger: "One horse, ten thousand fights, regardless of male or female."
"Then..." King Qiemo paused and asked, "Where are the seeds?"
"Add thirty more seeds." Ying Zheng said, "That's all. If Dawan doesn't agree, there's nothing we can do."
After King Qiemo thought briefly, he smiled and said: "If this is the case, I still need to write a letter to Dawan to discuss. If they don't agree, I have nothing to do."
"By the way, you can also add some ordnance." Ying Zheng added, "Other than that, there is no gold, silver, horses or sheep."
"Haha, okay, I will convey King Qin's intention to King Dawan." King Qiemo happily picked up the wine glass, "Come, drink."
It seems that King Qiemo seems to have something in mind.
Based on his expression, Ying Zheng felt that the problem shouldn't be big.
The two chatted for a while, drank for a while, and then separated.
After coming out of the tavern, it was already dark, and Ying Zheng headed to the location of the first wave of caravans.
After some inquiries and understanding of the entire experience of the first wave of caravans, Ying Zheng ordered them to go back first with the goods that Jing Jue wanted to take to Da Qin.
Early the next morning, the happy news of King Qin and Queen Jingjue had spread throughout Jingjue City.
The market in the morning was very lively, and people were talking about it in the streets and alleys.
"Have you heard that our queen is getting married?"
"Of course I heard about it. It is said that the king of Qin came here specifically to propose marriage."
"The betrothal gift is so generous, it can last you dozens of lifetimes."
"If only I were that rich and could marry a beautiful wife."
"Go ahead and dream."
"Hahaha……"
In the streets and alleys, small and large groups of people of all ethnic groups gathered together, all expressing their opinions.
It seems that this news will spread throughout the Western Regions soon, which is exactly what Ying Zheng hopes to see.
Because when the time comes when Jingjue migrates, no one will make a fuss.
But it wouldn't be good if it was too publicized. After all, China wanted to block the news, so they had to find a way.
Ying Zheng was inspecting the goods when he heard that Queen Jingjue had come to see him in person.
After welcoming him out, he saw Wu Chan wearing ordinary clothes and leading his horse in front, followed by Thumb and Zhehuai.
"Get organized, I'll take you somewhere." Wu Chan looked at Ying Zheng and said.
"Where to go?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Let's talk on the way," Wu Chan said, "Go early and come back early."
Ying Zheng didn't ask any more questions, straightened his clothes, got on his mount, and followed Wu Chan and others out of the camp.
Before Ying Zheng could ask, Wu Chan said, "Let's go to Huoyan and be back before dark."
"Okay." Ying Zheng responded.
Thumb said at the side: "This time you go, it is different from last time. You have to make some mental preparations."
"oh
? Ying Zheng asked, "Why?" "
"What we are going to this time is the real 'Ghost Cave'." Wu Chan pretended to be mysterious, "It is also called the Demon Cave. The reason why the Jingjue tribe is called the Ghost Cave tribe in the Western Regions is because of this Demon Cave. .”
Ying Zheng frowned, seemingly realizing something.
Jing Jue originally settled here because of the Fire Eye, but there is actually a Demon Cave near the Fire Eye?
Ying Zheng, who has been to the Fire Eye many times, naturally knows the details of the Fire Eye. The important Fire Eyes in China are all guarded by mythical beasts, and their caves have naturally become what ordinary people understand as "magic caves".
Could it be that the fire eyes here are also protected by mythical beasts?
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng stopped his horse and stopped there.
"What's wrong?" Wu Chanye stopped his mount and asked aloud.
"I'll go back and get something." After saying that, Ying Zheng turned around and returned to the tent.
What he was looking for was nothing else but the Xuanyuan Sword that he always carried with him.
This is a token of the agreement with the dragon clan, and it can also be used to defend yourself if you encounter any danger.
Wu Chan didn't ask any questions and continued to move forward with Ying Zheng.
"Why is it called the Devil's Nest?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
"It's because there's something weird there." Wu Chan said, "But it's just a legend, no one has seen it personally."
Thumb said from the side: "It is rumored that there is a giant beast living in the cave. At night, you can hear its breathing. However, no one who has gone into the depths to explore has ever come out alive."
This sentence further confirmed Ying Zheng’s guess.
"Then since no one has ever seen this strange beast, how can we be sure that it really exists?" Ying Zheng asked.
"It is indeed a guess." Wu Chan said, "Ever since an expedition team went in a thousand years ago, it never came out again. After that, the ancestor of King Jingjue at that time issued a ban and no one was allowed to enter the depths of the cave. "
Ying Zheng asked doubtfully: "Since the ban has been issued, what are we going to do there?"
"First of all," Wu Chan said, "If we are to manufacture a large number of secret stones in the future, we need to ensure the safety of the Ghost Hands there. Secondly, the location where the royal tomb is built is very critical. After studying it, we feel that it cannot be left. If the eye of fire is too far away, it will waste people and money, so..."
"So you want to make sure?" Ying Zheng asked.
Wu Chan nodded.
Thumb said: "I think the caves in Lishan Mountain are very similar to the caves here, so I would like to ask King Qin to come and have a look."
"Are you afraid?" Wu Chan asked.
Ying Zheng smiled and joked: "If you are not afraid, can you bring a sword with you?"
Several people were amused by Ying Zheng, and the tense atmosphere eased a lot.
"But having said that, just look outside, but don't go deep." Wu Chan said worriedly.
It would have been better if she didn't say that. But what she said aroused Ying Zheng's curiosity: "What's so scary about that cave? Even if there are really strange beasts, I can find my own way."
"Don't take risks. If something goes wrong, we can't afford it." Thumb said worriedly.
"Well, let's take a look there and then talk about it." Ying Zheng responded.
Four people rode quickly to the location of the Fire Eye.
After getting off their horses, they handed the horses over to the ghost hands who were guarding here. Under the guidance of two ghost hands, the four of them headed towards the hinterland of the mountain.
"The reason why I came here in a hurry is because it is safer during the day." Thumb said as he walked, "At night, the danger is even greater."
"Senior Thumb, when you were in Lishan Mountain, didn't you also feel that the cave was a bit strange?" Ying Zheng said, "And not all the craftsmen there are fine. If you are really worried,
You can seal the entrance of this cave with a sealing stone. "
"The King of Qin doesn't know something." Zhe Huai said from the side, "There are many passages and exits in this underground cave, and sealing only this one will not help."
"That's true." Ying Zheng nodded.
The two ghost hands in front followed the marks left before and led them to the entrance of a cave in the middle of the mountain.
The cave entrance is relatively hidden, with a crooked-neck tree growing next to it.
"This is the entrance to another mountain." Thumb said, "The devil's cave is in the mountain on the other side."
Ying Zheng looked around and asked, "How far is it from the Eye of Fire?"
"It's not too far." He pointed in one direction with his thumb. "The other end of the mountain ridge is the entrance to the Fire Eye."
"Is this cave entrance connected to the Fire Eye?" Ying Zheng asked again.
"It's really unclear." Thumb said, "Maybe the connecting passage has not been found."
"Let's go, we'll talk about it when we get to the devil's cave." Ying Zheng said.
"good."
It was still the two ghost hands who led the way, and everyone entered the cave in front of them.
I don't know if it's due to the climate or some other reason, but the air in the cave is very dry, which makes people feel uncomfortable.
After twisting and turning through the cave, the six people arrived at the other end of the mountain.
The valley here is different from the one outside. The light is a little dim and there are no trees that are too tall.
After crossing several hills, a cave appeared in front of us.
The hole slopes downward and is bottomless.
"Is this the devil's cave you call?" Ying Zheng asked. The scene in front of him was different from what he imagined.
"Yes." Thumb said, "This is the entrance to the Devil's Cave."
Wu Chan added: "This place used to be a restricted area and was often guarded by guards. There were faint screams from inside at night. It was the guards who said that in the early years, the king at that time saw that there would be no big trouble here. If it’s dangerous, remove the guards.”
I see.
Ying Zheng thought for a moment, picked up two torches, and said, "I'll go in and take a look. You wait here. Don't come in."
"How can this work?" Thumb said anxiously.
"Yeah, that's not possible." Wu Chan also said anxiously, "There may be danger here. Either don't go, or we all go together."
"The First Cause of All Realms"
As a man who is about to get married, how can Wu Chan not care about his man, not to mention that he is still in her land.
Ying Zheng said seriously: "Since you have decided to build the royal tomb here, you have to get rid of all worries. Don't worry, this cave is just an ordinary cave. Even if there is any abnormality, I can resolve it. Da Qin is so exquisite. is also like this."
Ying Zheng's words were categorical and unquestionable.
"But..." Wu Chan was still worried.
"Don't worry." Ying Zheng patted Wu Chan on the shoulder, then took out his package and said, "I brought paint so I can mark it and won't lose it."
Thumb looked at Wu Chan, sighed softly, and said: "Let King Qin go and take a look. Maybe it is a threat to us, but it is an opportunity to him."
After staying in Daqin for nearly a year, Thumb has his own guesses about many things.
Seeing that Thumb had said this, Wu Chan couldn't refute, so he could only murmur: "Then if you insist on going, you must be careful and come back immediately if you find danger."
"Well, okay." Ying Zheng made preparations, lit the torch, looked back at the three of them, and walked deeper into the cave.
"Be careful!..." Wu Chan's worried voice came from outside the cave.
"Okay." Ying Zheng responded and disappeared.
