Liu Bei is the first time to go to sea. The sea of this era is boundless with white waves and thousands of miles of blue waves. Seabirds follow you all the way, and from time to time there are schools of fish jumping out. The mood is naturally free.

I don't go alone.

Not only were there several Tian's sea ships accompanying them, but there were also merchant ships of other caravans passing through the route. Only then did Liu Bei remember that Shiyi had brought back the general's wife from Bijinggang in Rinan County, the southernmost part of the territory. And it is also common for the imperial court to migrate the families of criminal officials to the scene. If you can sail from Luoyang, Kyoto, along the great river, all the way to Bijing. It is enough to show that maritime transportation has been very developed.

The boat not only has suspended sails, but also has a row of oars. In terms of type, the building ship should be regarded as a paddle sailboat. When there is no wind, you can row by an oarsman. This route has been in use for a long time, and the helmsman is already very familiar with it. Even in the few windless areas, the helmsman can inform the oarsman in advance, row first, and accumulate speed.

In fact, when the total cost is calculated, shipping is the most convenient mode of transportation at the moment. It is far faster and more economical than that of ox carts.

Five days later, the flotilla arrived in the waters of Youbeiping County. The rest of the fleet continued to head east, heading to Liaodong. The ship carrying Liu Bei and others was berthed alone.

At this time, there was no harbor in Beiping County. There are only hastily built temporary ports. A large water barrage spanning the coast. The flags were unfurled, and the people and horses neighed. A large flag is hung on the central dock fort, and the word "Pingbo" is written. The soldiers wore leather armor and wore a red headband, but they did not dress uniformly. It seems that this should be the camp of some powerful or water bandit.

Seeing Liu Bei's doubts on his face, the head of the Tian family's business that accompanied him, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, young monarch and marquis. The name of this place is 'Heiba Tsuki'. The owner of this stone is a first-class local hero. He has always been kind and charitable, and has made friends from all walks of life, especially scholars. Most of the ships coming and going here repaired and replenished, and there was no loss. ”

Looking at the heavily guarded and well-guarded Linhai water, Huang Gai on his side nodded happily: "It must be a hero." ”

Liu Bei asked, "Who is the owner of this coffin?" ”

"Cheng Pu, Cheng Demou." The principal blurted out.

Liu Bei couldn't help but move in his heart. This name is also very familiar. It must be a well-known person.

Huang Gai said with a smile: "Young master, this person should be seen." ”

Liu Bei nodded in goodness.

This is a wild ferry, and there is a wild set in it. I heard that this lord is a state and county official, and he is a powerful man here, so he can build this water barb. Merchant ships and fishing boats in the vicinity are mostly berthed in this port. Selling goods from the north and south, aquatic seafood. The water is very profitable.

Water and land are half each. Half goes deep into the shore, half sits on the shore. When the ship docked, Liu Bei and Huang Gai and others walked off the deck. Along a long causeway with two cars running in parallel, we entered the port market. It was overwhelmed by the bustling flow of people.

What a lively wild gathering!

Although it can't compare to Lousang, it is also very prosperous.

The Tian family also has an industry here. In order to facilitate the supply and transfer of goods, Tian rented a piece of space from the owner of the water and built a private mansion. Warehouse on the ground floor, accommodation on the second floor. The first half of the upstairs is the lobby bunk, where the crew and sailors rest. The second half is a separate retreat. For stewards and distinguished guests to settle down temporarily.

Liu Bei is a distinguished guest. As a result, Tian's servants came to carry their luggage and arrange accommodation. Be courteous.

In addition to the white soldiers who personally guarded Liu Bei, and Huang Gai, who was a thousand enemies. The treachers who came with the ship have dispersed first. Dressed as sailors and individual customers, they are distributed in the water grate, collecting rumors, and inquiring about the news without mentioning it.

After settling down, Yan Rou left first, looking for the connector who bought the horse.

I thought that Youbeiping had nowhere to stay, but I didn't expect it to happen. Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh. Like his own fiefdom, the people and customs of this era are definitely not something that can be summarized by a few biographies in later generations. It's like this unrecorded, but alive in front of you.

Due to the limited space of bamboo slips, the authors cherish each word like gold. Most of the records are major events of the era, and there are many trivial things in life.

If there is less life, there will be less life. There is no local customs, and it is very boring to read.

In Liu Bei's view, the scenery of the times is the most interesting history.

The water is mixed, and the forces of all parties converge. There are not only Han people, Wuhuan people, Xianbei people, and Fuyu people, but even some 'wild people' that Liu Bei can't identify. The savages here refer to the 'alien people' from the overseas islands.

It was the first time Liu Bei had seen so many of them, aliens.

The costumes are different and the language is not understood. But they are all willing to communicate. Dancing with hands and spitting at the mouth. Close to each other. struggled to speak their respective vernacular slang, hoping that the other party would understand. Witnessing a transaction between an alien race, Liu Bei was actually happy for both parties.

It's not easy.

This shows the importance of philistines. With an agent who can understand both languages, business will be doubly smooth.

In other words, it must be a hero to build this mixed water bar.

The reason why the fish and dragons are mixed is because there are many different races and few Han people. The water is in Tuyin County. Tuyuan is one of the only four remaining counties in Youbeiping County. Fortunately, it was blocked by the Great Wall Pass and was not occupied by Xianbei. The water is close to the sea, and it is heavily guarded, so it can last for a long time.

In this era, there was not much difference between the physique of the Hu and the Han people. Even the Han people in the north are even taller.

Equipment is even better. There are winners and losers in battles, and the Han people win more and lose less. Wuhuan moved inward, and was mostly forced by Xianbei. The Hu people are also fighting endlessly. The imperial court was divided and the results were remarkable.

Hu Shang of Ma City, Zhuo County, was actually the agent of King Wuhuan of Shanggu.

In this way, the jelly he bought with a lot of money from Liu Bei must have been transferred to King Wuhuan of Shanggu, or a close minister of King Wuhuan. The income must be far more than the twenty gold that you paid to buy jelly. Just think about it. King Wuhuan casually raised his hand and gave some good horses, which far exceeded the price of gold.

No wonder he knows that there is fraud, and he has to cheat again.

After a few days, Yan Rou returned.

I have contacted the connector of Wuhuan in Beiping.

Liu Bei casually asked about the price of the horse, which was half cheaper than Zhuo County.

Five million dollars can buy fifty good horses.

If it's an ordinary war horse, it can be exchanged for two hundred and fifty horses!

Although there is the word ordinary, it is a real war horse. Far smarter and stronger than the average pony! There were only 200 white soldiers. Not only can there be one person and one horse, but there is also a surplus!

Not bad.

Liu Bei asked, "When will you change?" ”

Yan Rou said: "Recently, Xianbei has gone south, and King Wuhuan is reluctant to drive horses here. Said to trade in person. Money and goods are both in hand. ”

Wuhuan Royal Court is far away from the coast of Wuzhong County, and I heard that it is at the foot of the Great Wall. Nomads live in no fixed place and live in the grass. With tribes as units, they are scattered along the Yanshan Mountain.

The benefits of trading in the Wuhuan royal court are obvious. Protect against a variety of risks.

If the water is sold, there will be Xianbei looting along the road. In case Liu Bei doesn't believe what he says and refuses to pay, wouldn't it be that the meat buns beat the dog and there is no return?

Liu Bei was relieved when he thought about it. Human.

If you want a good horse, a trip to Yanshan is inevitable.

To go or not to go?

Go.