The two heroes in Mobei beat the diner, for fear that the rosacea came back to find fault, so they rolled some food and left. However, the diner suffered a meal for no reason and could only sigh that they were unlucky.

Xiao Jinyan and Zhao Langjiang also came over, "Where did that old man come from just now?"

Li Qingcheng shook his head, "He doesn't look very good in martial arts, but he can make the two heroes of Mobei afraid of being like this, so he should not be an unknown person."

The three of them sat side by side and asked the guy to fill in a pot of wine. Xiao Jinyan took the opportunity to ask, "My friend, I'll ask, this Yangtouyi sounds a bit awkward, but what is the origin?"

The guy smiled and said, "It's nothing. It used to be called Dogtouyi, and it was most famous for dog meat hotpot. Later, a group of dog lovers gathered here to protest, insisting that dogs are friends of humans. The court never got tired of it, so it changed it to Sheeptouyi."

Zhao Langjiang snorted coldly, "These people are so full that they are full. If they are sent to the Western Front to fight and the other party lets the dog go, they don't have to fight."

While speaking, three or four more merchants came in. They looked dusty and their clothes were blue and green. One of them was still injured and sat opposite the three of them.

One person said, "This trip to Yinyang is really unlucky. Fortunately, Brother Liu San, otherwise our brothers and others would have to explain where they were."

The man who was replaced by Liu San Ge said, "Everyone is a fellow countryman. Whether it is profitable or not is another matter. If there is really a big deal or not, how can I explain it to you when I go back? I won't say it anymore, I'll drink!"

These people spoke with a Shandong accent. After hearing their conversation, they learned that they were going to Yinyang to sell pig iron. They made some sheepskin on the way back to the city. They met bandits on the way. After a fierce battle, they fled back to Yinyang, but their business was ruined.

The three of them heard that these people came from Yin Yang and thought that they were just taking the opportunity to inquire about the situation, so they ordered a pot of wine and a plate of dishes for the people. These people were used to walking in the world, so they bowed to the three of them and thanked them.

Xiao Jinyan asked, "Several people have just returned from Yin Yang? I wonder what the situation is going on there recently?"

Brother Liu looked at the three of them and asked, "Now the peace in Yinyang is not peaceful. When we came, the city had been closed. I wonder what business the three of you have to make a fortune?"

Xiao Jinyan smiled and whispered, "To be honest, the three of us have made a batch of food from Shu, wanting to sell it to Yinyang, earn some hard money, and ask for advice from my brother."

"So it's a friend on the grain road!" Brother Liu San took a sip of wine and said slowly, "When we left Yinyang, the price of grain in the city rose to 800 ciders of rice. When you go over, it's probably going to exceed a thousand. It's a good deal to transport grain to Yinyang at this critical moment, but..."

Brother Liu San paused for a moment and said, "Recently, robbers have appeared on Yinyang Business Road. It is said that there are a wave of Western Chu soldiers dressed up as bandits and specializing in robbing business travelers. Especially during this period, they have become even more rampant and even rushed to the official post to rob, and we are also deeply harmed!"

Li Qingcheng said in surprise, "Running into the official post? Do the officials and soldiers of the court don't care?"

"These bandits are mainly light cavalry, coming and going like the wind. Once they are sure to take action, they will swarm and wait until the officers and soldiers react, the other party will withdraw."

Zhao Langjiang said coldly, "If it is true as you said, I guess it may not be the ones in the Western Chu people."

"How can I see it?"

"The court deployed a large number of troops on the Western Front, and it was hundreds of miles from here to Yinyang City, which was too long. If the goods snatched by the people of Western Chu were transported back to Western Chu? In my opinion, someone was using the war in Western Xinjiang to make trouble under their banner."

Brother Liu San sighed, "No matter that, you must be careful!"

The three returned to the inn, and the caravan sent someone to notify them. In the evening, Mr. Kong discussed the plan to transport grain in the hall. When the three arrived, more than a dozen grain merchants in the caravan were quarreling in the hall.

It turned out that Mr. Kong visited Yang Yicheng of Yangtou Post in the afternoon. Mr. Yang asked to send five officers and soldiers to the grain team to escort them as compensation, and 30% of the profits would be distributed, otherwise the caravan would not be issued a customs clearance certificate.

In the Ming Dynasty, whether it was an official or a private businessman, the transport of goods along the way must be made with the official documents. If the procedures are not complete, you will not be able to move into the official office along the way. If it was not normal, it would be fine, but now the road is not peaceful. If something happens, you may lose all your money. However, if you rely on the protection of the government, you will not be willing to give up the profit of 30%.

Because of this, everyone was unable to reach an agreement.

Yiliang merchant said, "Mr. Kong, we have lost nearly 10,000 taels in Jianmen after this trip. With their commission, this order business may only be a loss but not a profit. You always have a high status in the world. Can you ask Yang Yicheng to make some more compromises?"

Mr. Kong sighed and smiled bitterly, "I have no choice. Today, Shopkeeper Sun and I were in charge of Lord Yang's office for more than two hours before Lord Yang could see us."

Another person shouted, "Then we don't need to pass the certificate. Anyway, we have hired ten escorts. At worst, we can take a gamble. I don't believe that we can really meet robbers!"

Having said that, everyone just thought it was anger. Everyone was a businessman, and they were careful to do things, so who would use all their belongings to make a big bet?

Seeing everyone's frowning, Xiao Jinyan was also quite moved. He had never liked merchants very much. He always felt that they were all profiteers, buying low and selling high. After this trip, he felt deeply the hardships of these people. Seeing Li Qingcheng thinking something, he asked, "What are you thinking?"

Li Qingcheng said, "The Li family's business is everywhere. The reason why they can eat is that they rely on the Li family's golden signboard, and the second is that the Li family has supported the martial arts forces over the years. We are located in Jiangnan and have not invested enough energy on the Western Front. I think it would be nice to have the opportunity to build such a trade route in the future."

Xiao Jinyan didn't expect that the future head of the Li family had already begun to focus on the layout. "Without the protection of the government or the military, it would be difficult to do this by relying on your Li family's thugs alone."

Li Qingcheng smiled and said, "So, I have to ask General Zhao for this matter."

Zhao Langjiang raised his head and asked, "What does it have to do with me?"

"You have been in the Western Army. Along the way, there are also comrades like Song Dachun and Lei Zhenyu who helped you. If you can gain a foothold in Yinyang in the future, I will be more willing to flatter you."

Zhao Langjiang spat, "I'm not interested in doing business!"

Li Qingcheng said lightly, "I'm afraid that sometimes life cannot come by interest!"

Everyone discussed for a long time, but there was no discussion about Dingmao. They had to ask Mr. Kong to prepare a heavy gift and visit Yang Yicheng tomorrow. Of course, the gift was borne by each family in proportion. Xiao Jinyan and the other two had not enough money, so they gave a truck of grain to Mr. Kong. Fortunately, the grain was also owned by the Yu family, so they did not need to make careful calculations.

The next day, Mr. Kong brought good news. Yang Yicheng received the gift and agreed to stamp the customs clearance document, but he gave a list of food and goods to Lord Yang.

After receiving the list, Yang Yicheng did not dare to neglect it. He sealed the list and sent a postman to a grocery store in the west of the town.

In the grocery store, a middle-aged man wearing Su Jin carefully looked at the list and his eyes fell on the names of the three people, Tang Dabao, Tang Erbao, and Tang Sanbao, and there were 20,000 kilograms of grain behind him.

An old servant in black said, "I have confirmed repeatedly that this Tang Erbao is a pseudonym of the Third Young Master."

The middle-aged man said, "Are those people reliable?"

The old servant in black said respectfully: "I have already said hello to Boss Yan. They are all desperate people, they want money but not life, and the price we give is very sincere. Also, the Lingnan Sword Sect and Nanshan Sword Sect each have a entourage from Tongxiang Realm, and there are eleven masters of Zhixuan. Even if there is a mistake, they will never think of us."

The middle-aged man thought for a moment and said sternly: "This matter is only allowed to succeed, not fail, never allow any mistakes, and not to leave a trace of whine. Do you understand?"

The old servant in black was scolded by the middle-aged man, and he had no temper at all. He said lightly, "I will take action myself if necessary!"

When the middle-aged man heard this, he was stunned, "I remember that you sword servants made an oath in front of the ancestral hall and would never attack the Li family disciples!"

The old servant in black smiled and said, "Just just a vow, why take it seriously?"

When the middle-aged man heard this, his scalp was numb. As the executor of this incident, he knew that the old servant in black had an extraordinary status in the Li family, but he did not expect that he would say such words. However, he also knew the measure. As a side branch of the Li family, there were some things he shouldn't ask, so there was no need to ask.

"I came from Jiangnan and said that next year will be the tenth year of ancestor worship. No matter what, Li Qingcheng must not be allowed to return to Jinling alive!"

The old servant in black ignored it, bowed slightly, retreated, and hid in the darkness.

...

The caravan successfully obtained the customs clearance documents and planned to set off in two days.

On that day, Zhao Langjiang and Li Qingcheng were sleeping in the inn. Xiao Jinyan became addicted to alcohol and came out to find wine. He first came to Yangtouyi. This small town is average in terms of scenery, but he could get fine wine from all over the place. He drank it from morning to noon, and until he was a little drunk, he did not get money and wandered around the town.

After walking a few steps, Xiao Jinyan found that someone was following him. Since entering the realm of hearing, his consciousness has improved greatly. When the person who followed him looked at him several times, he felt a sense.

Xiao Jinyan pretended not to know and deliberately walked to a place with few people. When he arrived at a abandoned house, he suddenly turned around and saw a pretty woman in long-haired purple clothes about ten feet away from him, and happened to look at him.

The woman quickly changed her sight and continued to walk towards this side.

Xiao Jinyan walked towards her and said with a smile, "The girl has followed me all the way. I guess she is thirsty, why not sit down and have a cup of tea?"

As he said that, he pointed to a tea shop on the side of the road and sat down.

Seeing that the whereabouts of the purple woman had been discovered, she sat down generously, poured a cup of tea and another cup for Xiao Jinyan. Xiao Jinyan took it and drank it all in one go, and said straight to the point, "Tell me, what's the matter with me?"

The woman in purple was stunned and asked, "Do you know who I am?"

Xiao Jinyan smiled, "Half a year ago, outside Yangzhou City, if your arrow was shot out, I'm afraid that the one sitting in front of you now will be my ghost."
Chapter completed!