Chapter 084: Border Trade (2)
Standing on the tower and looking at the prosperous scene in front of him, he forgot about his illness.
People at the peak will be relieved.
What's more, she is a person who is good at self-adjustment and self-figure-out.
The breeze of early summer swept through her flower-like cheeks, making her suddenly feel an incomparable sense of calmness and indescribable emotion.
"Subdivide this market further, such as food area, craft area, fabric area, etc., each area has a special person to manage, which will be more conducive to customer purchase and more convenient management." Hee-jin, who walked down the tower, immediately said to the person in charge of the bazaar.
The person in charge readily agreed.
"Also, in order to avoid conflicts between the businesses of the two countries, more people should be sent to manage the security of the border, at least five or more people in each district, and the one with extraordinary skills and good conduct should be selected."
The person in charge nodded again.
Shen Xizhen immediately entered their office and personally supervised their implementation of the matter.
Then, Xizhen walked to the boundary line, looking as she went, until she walked nearly fifty zhang before and after, and she did not stop.
While walking, watching, and thinking like this, she had a new harvest and a new plan in her heart.
After staying here for three days, Xi Zhen and the five guards then set off for the Xiqiu border.
At this time, the weather was a little hotter again, and the speed of everyone's movement slowed down a little.
However, Xizhen's body is getting better day by day.
Now, she has also grasped the time of the onset of the illness a little, once a year, for a full month at a time, and then slowly recovers.
It's just that. It seems that this year's symptoms are slightly worse than last year's, then, she deduces from this. The disease may get worse year after year.
However, she is also an optimist and does not take the matter too seriously.
She always believes that if she can be optimistic and take care of herself, she may get better and better every year.
Isn't this symptom gone now?
The joy of galloping all the way is as free as the birds in the sky. It's a brief moment of relief after hard work.
She loves to travel far away, and she knows that she has a wandering heart in her bones.
So, no matter where you are. She knew that she would leave one day, so, in every moment of the moment. She is willing to feel life without reservation.
The grass in the countryside grows and the warbler flies. A vibrant scene that adds to her love for the land.
She stood on the high mountain for a long time, looking at the hot land at her feet, thinking about her existence and the relationship between them, and couldn't help but reddened her eyes several times.
The first summer is still clear and peaceful, and the grass has not stopped. 1
The water is flooded in the morning and twilight, and the clouds and clouds are repeatedly gone.
The surroundings are tired, and the situation is poor.
When the river is gone, it is safe. Tian Wu is quiet.
Sail quarrying, hang the seat to pick up the sea and moon.
There is no reason for the rise. There is transcendence in the virtual boat.
Zhonglian light group, Zi Mu Wei Que.
The reputation is insufficient, and the right thing can be ignored.
Please attach a public statement, and thank God for it.
Looking at the scenery in front of her, she couldn't help but gently read this poem in her heart.
The five guards also looked around for as long as her, feeling the great beauty of the Xi country, and everyone was equally excited.
The border between the country of Qiu and the country of Xi is a long mountain range, which is rich in sour dates and a variety of herbs, but it is sparsely populated and overgrown.
The border market here is built in a small town at the inner end of the mountains.
Since there is a large road leading to the ball country, it is the most suitable place to set up a border trade market.
The border of this main road is heavily guarded, so there is no need to worry about crossing the border.
As long as the entry and exit permits are obtained, people can come and go calmly on this road.
The merchants of the country sell their country's specialties – wooden furniture and handicrafts, dried and sour jujube juice, lemons, jade and mountain herbs – at the bazaar.
According to Xizhen's plan, the market here is divided into several commodity areas, and is divided into two streets, one side is dedicated to selling Xi country goods, and the other side is dedicated to selling ball country goods. The businesses of the two countries look at each other every day, forming a harmonious neighborly relationship.
Xizhen was warmly welcomed by everyone here, and even some famous families took the initiative to ask her for marriage, but of course she politely refused.
"I'm engaged, I'm sorry!" Xizhen said that her heart was sweet when she said this.
Everyone understood, and they stopped talking about it.
Xizhen also stayed here for three days.
During these three days, she received gifts from local residents and even businessmen from neighboring countries every day.
The gifts, which included books, food, clothing, and accessories, flattered her.
Three days later, Xizhen and his entourage set off for the Maoxi border.
The border between Mao and Xi is a large river, and this direct road can only be found by walking along the lower end of the Liuli Mountains, and again, the border of this road is heavily guarded.
Since the last war on the border, the people of the Mao country have been both respectful and afraid of the Xi people, and they have not dared to interact with the Xi people for a whole year.
However, since seeing the economic exchanges between several other neighboring countries and the Xi Kingdom, it seems that life has been better, so the monarch of the Mao State has gradually realized the current 'isolated and helpless' shape of the Mao State.
Now that the Xi Kingdom is getting stronger day by day, the monarch of the Mao Kingdom also knows that it will be difficult to defeat them again, so after thinking about it, he decided to let go of his knot and work together.
Therefore, the monarch of Mao Guo was finally willing to sign this border trade contract with Xi Guo this time.
However, in order to prevent the Xi people from taking the merchants of the Mao Kingdom as hostages because of their grudges, the monarch of the Mao Kingdom specially attached a treaty: please allow the Mao Kingdom to send people to join the border affairs department of your country, so as to achieve the purpose of real-time on-the-spot supervision of the merchants of your own country.
Guangzhao also readily agreed.
The Ximao Border Market was built at the foot of the Exiled Mountains.
Merchants of the Mao Kingdom sell dried fish, pearl powder, crystal stones, cane sugar, etc.
After visiting the border bazaar here, Xi Zhen went to the northern Xinjiang military camp to meet her two brothers.
I haven't seen each other for nearly a year, and now we are reunited. The three of them wept with joy, holding each other's hands for a long time and refusing to let go.
"I learned about your being named Guang'anhou, and I also learned that you were seriously ill. I've been worried about you, and I'm sorry that we weren't there for you to face this qiē. Shen Xibin said.
Now a father, he looks much more mature and calm than last year.
"What's there, I'll live it one by one, please don't worry about me." Xi Zhen comforted.
"Far away on the frontier, I miss you and miss home every festival." Shen Xicong said. The corners of his eyes turned red unconsciously.
Xizhen knew that the second brother was due to her heartfelt attachment to her family, so she held his hand tightly and said, "Brother." One day, I will ask the emperor to transfer you back. ”
"I'm afraid it's not easy, since ancient times, the generals sent to the frontier can only return to their hometowns when they are old, but we are still so young." Shen Xibin said.
"Yes. It shouldn't be easy. Shen Xicong said.
Shen Xizhen said with a firm face: "Such a system should be improved. Don't worry, two brothers, I will try my best to fight for you. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and nodded at her.
"Is she okay?" Shen Xibin then asked Shen Xizhen again.
Xizhen knew that he was asking his sister-in-law Ji Yuelian.
"She's very good, and she often embroiders mandarin ducks for you." Xi Zhen hurriedly replied.
Shen Xibin smiled and asked again: "Are the mother and the child okay?" ”
"It's all good."
"Xiang'er, that girl didn't make a mess, did she?" Shen Xicong asked.
"You still remember people, but they are talking about you in their hearts every day, that girl has been a lot more sensible recently."
Shen Xicong was very happy to hear it. There was also a slight redness on his face.
In terms of the door, it is impossible for him and Xiang'er. Everyone knows this, it's not that he doesn't know the girl's affection for him, but he doesn't want to do anything beyond the rules, so he has to hide that intention.
The three of them stayed together and chatted for most of the day and drank several cups of green tea, after which Shen Xizhen said goodbye to them.
Then she went to Yun'ergou to meet Queen Gina's parents as promised.
It was a pair of kind and hospitable old men.
Here, Xizhen received parental love and warm hospitality from the locals.
Before leaving, Empress Gina's mother not only gave her a large amount of beef jerky and cheese, but also asked her to bring a large bag of gifts to Empress Gina.
She took them one by one.
Then, she went to the last destination of the trip, the Xigong border.
The border between the Gong Kingdom and the Xi Kingdom is also a wide river, but they built a bridge over the river and arranged heavy guards at both ends of the bridge, so this border is also very safe.
The Gongxi Border Market was built on the bridgehead of this bridge.
Due to the large number of people coming and going, the border market here also covers a larger area than the other three countries.
The specialties of the tribute country are raisins, bronze, crystal and agate, and the agate they produce there are red, blue, purple and pink, especially known for red agate, so there are people from all over the world who come here.
Early in the morning, it is crowded with people and full of festive atmosphere.
Shen Xizhen stood at this end of the bridge, thinking about her next plan, and soon, a smile appeared on her face.
She didn't forget the last time the monarch of the Gong Kingdom fooled Emperor Guangzhao.
"We'll see." Xi Zhen said secretly in her heart.
After inspecting this place, Xizhen and his party embarked on the journey back to Beijing.
Four days later, they returned to the capital.
As soon as he entered the palace, Xizhen was informed by Liu Gonggong that Queen Gina was about to give birth. The emperor, the crown prince, the crown princess, the king of Qingping and the three princes all went over there.
What a coincidence! Xi Zhen thought in her heart, and immediately walked towards Jining Palace with the bag of gifts that Empress Gina's mother had entrusted her.
Before she reached the Jining Palace, she heard a baby's cry.
That cry made Shen Xizhen's heart suddenly feel sacred, as if the heavens and the earth were just opening.
"Welcome to this world!" Emperor Guangzhao's voice came from inside.
Xi Zhen quickened his pace.
Note 1: From the Southern Dynasty poet Xie Lingyun's "Swimming in the Red Stone into the Sea" (to be continued......