In the early morning of the next day, it was still dark, and the mist in Nanzhong was heavy. Only about ten feet away could be seen clearly between the mountains.
Five hundred elites disguised as business travelers were loaded with Sichuan brocade, salt and iron. The convoy stretched for hundreds of meters, like a long dragon, winding towards Qiongdu County.
"Master, there is no need to send him far away."
At this moment, the ranger Zhao Yue has dressed up as a traveling merchant.
Because Emperor Gaozu ordered: "Jia people are not allowed to wear splendid clothes and silk ribbons."
Therefore, Zhao Yue was dressed simply, and his outer clothes were made of coarse cloth made of linen and cotton.
Wearing a bamboo hat and holding a long stick and cane, he looked like a businessman from the middle and southern regions.
"Awaiting your triumphant return!"
Liu Chan handed over a bottle of warm wine, and the latter took it with both hands and drank the warm wine in one gulp.
"Zhao Yue will definitely fulfill his mission!"
After saying that, Zhao Yue bent down to Liu Chan, bowed heavily, turned around and followed the traveling merchant team.
"Sir, the miasma in Nanzhong is very heavy. It's better to enter the main tent first and wait for the sun to come out before it's too late to come out!"
The mountains and rivers in Nanzhong are harsh, and people often come here and die in other places because of the unaccustomed climate and soil.
Liu Chan is actually not that fragile when it comes to his ability to adapt to different soils and conditions.
"Send scouts to patrol around the camp. If they find barbarians, they will arrest them on the spot."
The place where they set up camp was actually relatively remote. Unless they were hunters who went into the mountains to hunt, ordinary people would probably not come here.
certainly...
If any hunters came over and saw his camp, they would naturally have to take control first.
Liu Chan naturally knew that it was impossible to conceal his whereabouts for a long time.
But hiding it for a few more days won't be a big problem.
He is waiting!
On the one hand, they are waiting for the arrival of the stragglers and civilians.
On the other side, there were envoys from Li Xiong, the magistrate of Dinglu County, and Zhang Ping, the magistrate of Luqin County.
"Young Master, Li Xiong and Zhang Ping are outside the tent asking to see you."
"Please come in quickly."
Liu Chan thought that Li Xiong and Zhang Ping would send envoys here, but he didn't expect them to come in person.
Li Xiong, the magistrate of Dinglu County, and Zhang Ping, the magistrate of Ziqin County, are in their middle age. Their skin is yellow and dark. Although they are wearing brocade clothes, they are no different from the locals in Nanzhong under the sun and rain.
From their appearance, Liu Chan also knew that they were capable and capable officials.
"Li Xiong, the magistrate of Dingchen County (Zhang Ping, the magistrate of Zhuqin County), pays homage to the young master!"
Liu Chan stepped forward and helped the two of them up, saying: "The two county magistrates are like two nails stuck in the wild land of Nanzhong. They stay with the barbarians day and night. Under the wind and sun, they look like this. "
Liu Chan activated his father Liu Bei's ancestral skills, his eyes were red and he was about to shed tears.
"You two, you are truly the humerus of the country, thank you for your hard work!"
Li Xiong and Zhang Ping were moved in their hearts, and the original complaints in their hearts were swept away.
The leaders understand them so well and are so considerate of them. Even if they are suffering and tired, what can they say?
A scholar dies for a confidant!
What can I do if I die for the young master Liu Chan?
"Young Master, you are so complimentary. Back then, my lord did not mind that we were from a humble background, and I was willing to bear the position of county magistrate in my heart. Now that my lord is here, I will definitely obey orders if I am given one!"
"Me too!"
Zhang Ping, the magistrate of Luqin County, responded.
"I have already written to you before. This time I went to Nanzhong to put down the upcoming rebellion in Nanzhong. Now I went to Yuexun County first to prevent Yuexun King Gaoding from joining forces with Yongkai. Cut off its wings first!"
Liu Chan observed the expressions of the two people and then said: "How do you think you can plan Yuexun County to capture Gaoding, the king of Yuexun Yi?"
After listening to what Liu Chan said, Li Xiong said without thinking: "The situation in Yuexun County is complicated. The barbarian tribes are very different from each other. The old king is too high-minded and has no ambitions. In fact, Yuexun County does not have a high prestige, except for Qiongdu County and Suijiu County." In addition, other counties and counties do not need to pay attention."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
"King Sou was in Qiongdu County, with at least three thousand troops, and Suijiu County was where his confidant general E Huan was stationed. E Huan was nine feet long and had a ferocious face. He wielded a square halberd and had ten thousand men. His undeserved bravery is called Nanzhong Lu Bu. This man is loyal to his master. If he wants to deal with King Sou, he must first deal with E Huan."
He has also heard of E Huan's name.
A tough guy indeed.
But Liu Chan made a sneak attack and would directly capture Gao Ding, the old man. No matter how brave E Huan was, what could he do?
"You two have been ruling Nanzhong for a long time, how many troops can you gather?"
Li Xiong stepped forward and replied: "In the past few years, I have worked hard in Dingchen County. The local tribes have already regarded me as a barbarian. I can pull out a thousand soldiers, plus two thousand barbarians."
There is another point that Li Xiong did not say. The reason why he was able to gain a foothold in Dingde County was inseparable from his marrying the daughter of a local tribal leader.
Li Xiong was moved by himself by selling himself to build Nanjing Middle School.
"Then Mr. Li can pull out three thousand troops alone. Mr. Zhang, what about you?"
Zhang Ping is not as confident as Li Xiong.
"I can gather a thousand troops."
Three thousand plus one thousand, that's almost four thousand, which is one thousand more than the three thousand people Liu Chan expected.
"Very good, you two go back this time and pull up the soldiers. When there is any movement from my side, you will raise troops to respond and drive directly to Qiongdu County!"
"promise!"
"How dare you disobey your orders!"
...
Three days later.
His face was covered with mud stains, which almost changed Zhao Yue's appearance. He now reeked of sweat. Upon closer inspection, he looked more like a barbarian than the local barbarians.
"You old man, what's wrong with me giving you ten hides for a bottle of this fine wine? You've made a lot of money!"
Zhao Yue spoke with an unauthentic Nanzhong accent and bargained with a barbarian father-in-law from Qiongdu County.
"My finest deer skins, tiger skins, and wild boar skins must be exchanged for at least three pots of wine and a piece of Sichuan brocade!"
Zhao Yue was not polite to him.
"Two jugs of wine, I'll exchange you for ten animal skins. Do you want me? If you don't agree, don't delay my business. This old lady, look at this Sichuan brocade. It's very beautiful. You can make several sets of clothes. The price is cheap." , Children are innocent!"
Zhao Yue's appearance as a profiteer made the local barbarian people itch with hatred. No one doubted his identity as a traveling businessman.
Such a treacherous and stingy person, who else could he be if he wasn’t a traveling businessman?
After exchanging most of the goods for animal skins, gems and some local specialties, Zhao Yue looked towards the Qiongdu County Walled City not far away.
After three days of procrastinating on the business trip, we finally arrived at our destination.
The caravan was ready to go and headed towards the Qiongdu County Walled City.
Li Ming's caravan had been doing business in Yuexun County for many years, and Zhao Yue had traveled from outside the county to Qiongdu County. Many people in the Qiongdu County Walled City knew that a caravan was coming.
Therefore, entering this Qiongdu County Walled City can be described as a matter of course.
No questioning at all, no obstacles at all.
After entering the Qiongdu County Walled City, Zhao Yue exchanged the last bit of goods for local specialties, and then met with Li Ming's informant in the walled city.
After learning the information about the Qiongdu County Walled City and the location of Gaoding, King of Yue Xunyi, the treacherous look in Zhao Yue's eyes disappeared.
What turned into it was bloodthirsty and ruthlessness!
A good man will make great achievements today!
