This transfer of territory caused complaints among the Rouran tribe.
Although there was a hundred reluctances in their hearts, no one dared to disobey Shan Yu.
The environment of the Osi River is not good, and the pasture resources are limited. It can be said that if the Rouran Department mainly focuses on grazing here, it will definitely not be easy next year.
Based on this problem, Huerzhuo summoned some core members of the tribe to hold a discussion.
Fortunately, Rouran had a lot of inventory in the past two years, so he decided to sell all the cattle and sheep he raised through trade with the Central Plains in exchange for a large amount of grain to survive the crisis of insufficient pasture in the coming year.
During the discussion, Huerzhuo said: "We still have a lot of cattle and sheep, which have been grazed and fatted and are completely ready for sale, including some horses. These are good things in the Central Plains, so we won't worry about selling them."
Ke Zhen said: "But chief, if you want to sell war horses, it will be difficult to get the relevant documents."
"Don't worry on the grassland side." Hu Erzhuo said: "As for the Central Plains side, I will personally go there and find Ruan Ming. He is a Qin official related to trade between the two sides. There is no problem with this small matter."
"That's good, let me ask my subordinates to accompany the leader, so as to protect your safety." Ke Zhen said.
"Yes." Huerzhuo nodded: "Without further delay, we will set off tomorrow after you prepare. It is December now, and the Central Plains is short of beef and mutton at the end of the year. There will definitely be a good price."
Another person said: "Chief, don't forget to bring back some good fabrics when the time comes. The women at home will need to make new clothes."
Hu Erzhuo smiled: "Don't worry, I will buy these."
He did what he said, and the next day he gathered the cattle and sheep of the Rouran tribe, took two to three hundred people with him, formed a large caravan, and headed for the Central Plains.
A few days later, at the northern border of Qin State, Mocheng.
This is one of the important towns for trade between the Central Plains and Beidi. On the simple streets, you can see all kinds of traders everywhere, as well as bustling business travelers leading camels, mules, etc., traveling from south to north.
Nguyen Minh's office is also located here all year round.
At this time in the mansion, he was sipping tea and reading the newspaper.
The Di Bao is an official notification that enables local government offices to learn about current affairs and national policies as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty has pacified the ghost clan and regained the southern border. Our Great Qin Kingdom is really getting stronger and stronger."
His second son, Ruan Yang, was also sitting in the hall. Hearing this, he said: "Your Majesty is truly the Holy Emperor. No matter whether he is civilized or military, he is far from being comparable to previous monarchs. Now the ghost tribe has been destroyed, and the southern border has been established. The prosperous age will be prosperous." It’s coming soon.”
"The prosperous times are wonderful. We have been fighting for so many years. Without your majesty's heroic talents and great strategies, the countries would still be at war. How could the world be peaceful?" Ruan Ming sighed and said happily: "Thanks to you, Yang'er. If If it weren’t for your suggestion, my father wouldn’t be where he is today, and the Ruan family would probably have been in dire straits.”
"It's actually due to my father's foresight and meeting the Lord of the Ming Dynasty." Ruan Yang said modestly. Now, with the Ruan family's unremitting recommendation, he has already obtained an official position, but his rank is not high, only a mere sixth rank, and he is also responsible. It’s related to trade here in Mocheng.
Ruan Ming was very aware of his son's talents. He paused and said, "Yang'er, my father is already old. I'm afraid this official position will end here, but you are different. You still have a bright future. My father is old." Recently I have been thinking about whether I should have a relationship with Mr. Ding Rongding from Chang'an. I heard that Mr. Ding is quite well-connected."
"Father, please be careful about this matter." Ruan Yang said seriously: "I have heard of Ding Rong. Although he has some means, he is not a minister who can be relied on."
"Then tell me, as a local official, how can we feel at ease if we don't find a big tree to lean on in the court hall?" Ruan Ming said.
"Don't touch the door easily. Ding Rong is not an absolutely reliable person. If something happens to him, our Ruan family will also be unlucky and suffer unreasonable disasters." Ruan Yang said.
"What about the Prime Minister? How is the Prime Minister?" Ruan Ming wondered.
Ruan Yang smiled bitterly and said: "Father, Prime Minister Liu is the first of the six founding princes of the country. How can the Ruan family be so virtuous and capable as to be able to climb such a high tree?"
Then he added: "Father, you should know that you only need to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. For the rest, just take it to the side first."
"Okay, let's take a long-term view on this matter."
Ruan Minggang was about to say something more, but a servant came to report: "Sir, Hu Erzhuo from the Rouran Department of Beidi wants to see you."
"Oh?" Ruan Ming glanced at Ruan Yang subconsciously and said to the servant: "Invite him in."
"Yes." The servant took the order and left.
Not long after, Hu Erzhuo came in. He was dressed as a Hu merchant. After meeting him, he put his hands in his hands and said with a smile: "I've taken the liberty of visiting to bother Mr. Ruan."
"What are you talking about, Chief Hu? Please take a seat." Ruan Ming also smiled and handed over his hands. His relationship with Hu Erzhuo was not a good one, but they were just more familiar with each other than other Beidi people.
"Thank you, Lord Ruan." Hu Erzhuo said politely and sat down next to him.
After the servants brought the tea, he got down to the topic and said, "To be honest, Mr. Ruan, my coming here this time is actually about war horses."
"Oh?" Ruan Ming perked up: "Captain Hu has a war horse to sell?"
"Yes, there are more than 300 fat war horses in total." Hu Erzhuo said: "In addition, there are 6,000 cattle and sheep. I also specially selected a few of the best horses and gave them to Master Ruan and Mr. Ruan. I hope Lord Ruan can help facilitate trade."
You know, war horses are very precious, and they are also a strategic resource.
"Chief Hu is too polite." Ruan Ming waved his hand and said with a smile: "As it concerns war horses, don't worry, Chief Hu, I will take care of it. I will also help you find a good buyer for your cattle and sheep. , I will definitely give you a satisfactory price.”
"In this case, there is Lord Lao Ruan." Hu Erzhuo was very happy.
"Where is it? It's just a simple task. Leader Hu invites you for tea."
The meeting between the two parties was uneventful, and they were also busy with trade matters in the afternoon. For Huerzhuo, he wanted to sell these things at a good price.
For Ruan Minh, it is also a pleasure to have these war horses.
The two parties hit it off immediately, and during dinner, Ruan Ming also hosted a banquet.
There were not many people at the table, only Ruan Ming and his son, Hu Erzhuo and Ke Zhen. They exchanged glasses and drank happily. When the wine was in full swing, Ruan Ming also curiously asked: "Captain Hu is trading." There has always been a slow flow of traffic, but why is it so large this time and bringing so many war horses?"
"This" Hu Erzhuo didn't know how to speak.
Seeing this, Ruan Ming laughed out loud: "Since I have something to hide, just pretend that I haven't asked you, come and have a drink." (End of Chapter)
