Fort Zephyr is one of the hundreds of earthen forts nestled within the territory of the Vedic Khanate.

Although the territory of the Vedic Khanate was not as large as that of the Tang Empire, it was the most vast country outside the Kunlun Pass, with a complex geographical environment, including endless grasslands, yellow sandy sand, and a desolate and dry Gobi.

Whenever you live in the sandy area, there will often be wind and sand, which has a lot of impact on people's lives.

Because of this, it is indispensable to build an earthen fort, to build a wall with rammed earth to resist the wind and sand, and most of the earthen forts are like a small county town, and people within a radius of dozens of miles will be centered on it.

The smaller earthen fort can accommodate thousands of people, and the largest earthen fort has all kinds of wine shops and shops, and can accommodate tens of thousands of people.

The West Wind Fort is not the largest earth fort, but it is located on the main road, there are not a few business travelers coming and going, it is a more prosperous place in the territory of Wutuo, the residents of the earth fort are not less than 10,000 people, a few days ago, many merchants came from the Tang City, so that the West Wind Fort is even more lively.

Qin Xiao had more than one day on the way, and when he didn't know the road, he inquired, the West Wind Fort was a very famous place in the territory of the White Wolf King, and it was not difficult to find this place.

The closer he got to the West Wind Fort, the worse Qin Xiao felt that the conditions here were worse, although the West Wind Fort was not located in the sand, but the surrounding area had begun to be invaded by the yellow sand, and the Vedic people did not seem to be interested in controlling the sand, over the years, many places have been covered by the yellow sand, and there are often wind and sand raging, once the wind and sand rise, the sand and dust float in the sky, and people are miserable.

If a newcomer from other places does not know how to protect himself, the wind and sand will invade his mouth and nose by the sand, and he will be miserable.

Fortunately, Tang Rong is very familiar with the climate here, so she bought two coarse cloth scarves on the way early to wrap her mouth and nose, even if the wind and sand rise, she can resist it.

Qin Xiao didn't have much feeling for the merchants who went to the west, but along the way, he really had respect for those caravans who were not afraid of difficulties.

Although it was the interests that drove them to the west, it was really a great credit to let the goods circulate after hardships, and even strengthen the understanding between the two sides and exchange cultures.

At dusk, seeing a gray silhouette in front of him from a distance, Qin Xiao knew that it should be the West Wind Castle, and said happily: "Sister Rong, the West Wind Castle is just ahead, we have finally arrived." ”

The past few days on the way have been really hard, and Tang Rong was also relieved when he saw the West Wind Fort.

"Let's go in and find the best inn to stay in." Qin Xiao said: "Then take a bath, change into comfortable clothes, and eat again, Sister Rong, what do you like to eat?" ”

Tang Rong knew that Qin Xiao had been working hard these days, and said with a smile: "Whatever you want to eat, I'll accompany you to eat." There are many restaurants in Zephyr Castle, so you can eat anything you want. ”

Approaching the Fort of Zephyr, I saw many figures in front of me, standing on both sides of the road, and soon, I saw those people running towards this side, waving one after another, and shouting: "Guests from afar, hard work, hard work!" ”

Qin Xiao was surprised, secretly wondering if the people here were so enthusiastic?

A man with a tiger's back was the first to rush up and said with a smile: "Are the guests going to enter the fort?" Is there a place to stay? I can introduce you to a good place. ”

"I have a good place here for a very cheap price." One of the people in the back also shouted: "I can clean you every day, and if you need anything, I can run errands for you here." ”

One person shouted, "I have a place to stay in the busiest street, and although the price is more expensive, it is very hot and full of people every day."

Trouble? How many of you do you have and do you want a warehouse? Now there aren't many places with warehouses inside. ”

Qin Xiao was a little dazed, and couldn't help asking, "Are you from the inn?" "I wonder how the people of the inn have gone out to solicit business.

One of them smiled: "The inn in the fort has long been full, and they are all long-term stays. How many of you are there? Is it a caravan? ”

Qin Xiao said: "Just the two of us." ”

As soon as these words came out, the group of people was suddenly in a state of interest, and some of them turned around and left, obviously not interested in the two of them.

Qin Xiao thought that these guys' faces had become really fast, and he called out to one person: "Hey, what does this mean?" Can't look down on us? ”

"You two, just find a place." The man said, "If you have too many people and goods, there are people in the fort who can make room for you, but it is only a dwelling, and the inn is gone." ”

"Even though we are two people, we also need a place to live." Qin Xiao smiled: "Don't look down on people, this big brother. Why don't you help us find a place to stay? ”

"If there is a place to live, I'm afraid you can't afford it." The man said, "I also have a few small houses in my hand, a tael of silver a day, do you want to live there?" ”

Tang Rong frowned and said: "The best inn in West Wind Castle, a room is only three dollars a day, your price is too outrageous." ”

"Then you can go find a cheap one." The man didn't care: "The Tang people from the east and the Hu merchants from the west have all come here for a while, not only are there many people, but also carry a large number of goods, it is not easy to find a place to live inside." I really didn't have any money, so I had to sleep on the street. ”

Qin Xiao knew that what this guy said was probably true.

The merchants who used to trade in Chinatown have all come here to settle down, and the first thing they need is a place to live, so it is natural that the price of the inn will rise.

The inns were full, and the people of the fort vacated their dwellings to earn money, and the price was expensive, just because they knew that there was a need.

If it were in the past, one or two pieces of silver would live for a day, and he would not accept killing Qin Xiao.

However, his financial resources are not what they used to be, and the treasures in his hands, not to mention the residence, really have to be exchanged for silver, and he may not be able to buy the West Wind Castle.

And he was unfamiliar with the situation at Zephyr and needed a guide.

The most important thing is that after tossing and turning these days, Tang Rong is already exhausted, and Qin Xiao just wants to find a place for Tang Rong to take a good rest.

The man was about to leave, but Qin Xiao whistled at the man, and when the man turned around, he saw that Qin Xiao had already thrown over a piece of broken silver, and there were three or four taels, the man hurriedly caught it, and said with a smile: "It's easy to say if you have silver." I'll take you there and make sure you stay comfortably. By the way, I'm Mutugan, you can just call me Agan. ”

Tang Rong didn't say much.

When they arrived at the earthen fort, they saw that there were Wutuo soldiers guarding and there were people registering, the two of them dismounted, and Mu Tugan had already said to Qin Xiao: "If you go in, you have to register first, it's not troublesome." ”

The Udra soldier in charge of registration did not look up and asked, "Where did you come from?" ”

"Come from the east."

"How many?"

"Two people!"

"How long are you going to stay?"

"Three or five days at most."

"What are you doing here?"

"We want to go to the Western Regions to have a look." Qin Xiao said: "Rest here." ”

"After entering the fort, don't cause trouble, otherwise you won't be spared." The Vedic soldier checked in and saw it

Qin Xiao had a sword on his waist and pointed at the knife: "You can't bring weapons when you go in, stay here, and when you leave, we will return it to you." ”

A Wutuo soldier on the side came up and stretched out his hand to ask Qin Xiao to hand over the Blood Demon Knife.

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "This knife is my family heirloom, I can't leave it, you can be accommodating." ”

"Don't go in with a knife." The Wutu soldier waved his hand: "Get out!" ”

Qin Xiao's face was a little unsightly, if it was an ordinary knife, it would have been handed over, but this Blood Demon Knife was extraordinary.

He took a piece of silver and handed it over, and the Vultures rolled their eyes: "You have to bring your sword in, and if Berke knows, our heads will be gone." ”

Qin Xiao frowned, thinking that it seemed that this side was really strict, and he couldn't bring weapons in, the Wutuo soldier on the side seemed to be a little impatient, and he had already reached over and grabbed the hilt of the Blood Demon Knife, Qin Xiao retreated and said sharply: "What to do?" ”

It was also this retreat, the Wutuo soldiers did not let go, and with a "choking" sound, the Blood Demon Knife had been half withdrawn, and the blood-red blade was suddenly revealed.

Qin Xiao opened the hand of the Wutuo soldier and put the knife into the sheath.

The two Utuo soldiers glanced at each other, and they both showed strange expressions, and the registered Utuo soldiers had already stood up, the corners of their eyes twitched, and they suddenly raised their hands and said, "Go in!" ”

Qin Xiao suddenly thought that the owner of this Blood Demon Knife was Zheng Qianqiu, the ancestor of the Blood Demon, Zheng Qianqiu was regarded as a great god of fire by the Vedic people, could it be that this Vedic soldier recognized the Blood Demon Knife, so his attitude changed immediately?

Mu Tugan was obviously a little surprised, he didn't expect the Wutuo soldiers to let Qin Xiao in, and hurriedly said, "Let's go." Leading the way, Qin Xiao glanced at the Wutuo soldiers, and saw that the Wutuo soldiers lowered their heads, and they didn't dare to look at themselves, so they led the horse at the moment, and followed Mu Tugan into the West Wind Fort with Tang Rong.

Most of the houses in the West Wind Fort are built of earth and stone, the roads are all dirt roads, people come and go, and you can really see many Hu merchants from the Western Regions here, and there are not a few Tang people.

Mutugan led the two to a street, which was narrow and uneven, and the houses on the side were made of rammed earth, and when he reached a mud house, he said, "This is your dwelling, and if you need anything, just tell me." ”

Qin Xiao saw that there were only two earthen houses, except for the main hall, there was only one room, and when he pushed the door in, it was very empty inside, and he couldn't help but say, "This house is one or two silver a day?" "It feels like this is the most shabby part of Zephyr.

"You can live." Mu Tugan smiled slyly: "The price of a better place than this is very expensive, do you want to go and see it?" ”

"That's it, that's it." Tang Rong said.

Mutugan bowed and said, "I will come to see you in two days." That means that when the lease expires, he will come back to collect the rent, and he will not talk nonsense, but turn around and leave.

Qin Xiao tied the horse outside, Tang Rong saw Qin Xiao's deceived expression, and laughed in her heart, and said: "It's secluded here, there are not many people, it's not a bad thing, let's live here, and go back to ask if Yuwen Chengchao has entered the fort." ”

Qin Xiao nodded, glanced back at the street, but found a figure shrunk into the alley, frowned, and said in a low voice: "Sister Rong, we seem to be being targeted!" ”

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