"Let's go, let's sit here for a while!" After going out of the gate, Li Xin took a look and decided to rest before leaving. With that, the group led their horses to a tea stall not far away, where many merchants were already sitting and resting. Li Xin and the others walked over quietly, picked a corner seat and sat down.

After asking for a pot of tea and a few steamed buns, Li Xin slowly observed while eating. This place is located on the left side of Shimen Pass, less than five hundred meters away from the door, so you can basically listen to what those soldiers say.

Outside of this gate, the caravan of horses or camels pulling the goods was more than five miles away, and they were slowly moving forward. Some of the owners of the caravan are taking this opportunity at this time to let the people under them replenish and rest. Therefore, the business of these tea stalls is still very good.

There are a lot of businessmen around, but they are dressed differently, and their faces look quite different. Some of them look no different from the people of the Central Plains, but some of them should be Hu people from the north, or from the Western Regions.

After all, people like those with high noses and deeper eyes and whiter skin can tell the difference at a glance. These people are either from Liangzhou or from Daiguo.

Daiguo is the large ~ area north of the Yellow River of the Great Wall, which is now under the jurisdiction of Tuoba Shiyijian, the king of the Dynasty, and is basically the area of Mongolia in later generations. Basically, most of the Hu people in the north are now attached to this country.

However, this king is very clever and maintains a good relationship with all parties in the south. If Fu Qin hadn't been destroyed, according to history, he would have formed a marriage with Fu Jian and them, just like him and the Murong clan, they were all like this.

"Alas, when do you have to wait until you clear the customs like this? I have to send this batch of goods to Jiangzuo quickly, otherwise, I am afraid that I will not be able to go home before the heavy snow closes the road! The slow customs clearance made these businessmen a little anxious, and a Hu merchant at Li Xin's table couldn't help complaining.

Maybe it's because they have been doing business in the Central Plains for many years, so they speak Chinese very well, but there is always an awkward taste in it.

On the Northland side, the further north you go, the sooner it snows. It's only September now, but in another month or two, the temperature over there will really drop dramatically. These people are afraid that they are also thinking about coming out before the end of the year to make a profit, and then go home and have a good rest.

"Then what's the solution, don't we have to wait! To say, these soldiers of the Huashan Army are too strict, and every piece of goods has to be disassembled for inspection. Otherwise, we would have been able to pass it a long time ago! Another businessman at the same table as the man also said helplessly at this time.

When Li Xin heard this, his heart couldn't help but move, and after thinking for a while, he simply walked over with a teapot.

"Are you two merchants from afar? Are you waiting to clear the customs here? Putting down the teapot, Li Xin sat directly at a table and asked.

The two merchants, looking at him, were obviously a little strange. However, perhaps because he saw his extraordinary bearing, coupled with the fact that there were more than a dozen followers behind him, he was obviously not an ordinary person, so he didn't dare to be rude. Both of them arched their hands, which was regarded as a greeting.

"Exactly! I wonder what this little brother has to say? Hu Shang, the one who spoke first, asked at this time.

"Don't dare to see the teaching, don't hide it from the two of you, I'm from Xihe! I came to Guanzhong this time to do business. Unlike the two of you, this is the first time I've walked this path, so I'm going to take a look at the situation first! Come to think of it, the two brothers should be familiar with each other, so it's time to ask for advice! Li Xin hurriedly said, creating a fake identity for himself.

"Oh! So that's it! We have indeed walked this path many times, many times in previous years, twice last year, and again this year. We are familiar with this road! Hearing this, the two of them did not particularly doubt it, nodded their heads, and seemed to believe it.

"That's good, that's good! The younger brother is about to ask for advice, we who are in business, the most precious thing is time. But if a batch of goods turnover, if you can make the most money in the shortest time, that is a good thing. But I think it's taking so long to clear the customs, isn't it a delay! Li Xin refilled the two of them and said.

"Who's to say it isn't! These goods like mine are the glass of the Western Regions and the blankets of Daqin, these are all fine, and there is no problem for a long time. But some merchants, he brought new fruits, or all kinds of animal flesh and skins, these things, don't they have to hurry! Heading south from this straight road, there are many checkpoints along the way, and every checkpoint has to be checked, which takes a lot of time! Li Xin's words made the two of them resonate suddenly, and they couldn't help but vomit bitter water.

"It's not easy to travel from the south to the north, like us, if we come from the country, the distance is closer. But those people in the Western Regions are not very happy. At the beginning of the year, they set out from the extreme west, originally wanting to go from Liangzhou to Guanzhong and then to Jiangzuo. As a result, who would have thought that in May, the land of Qinzhou would suddenly break out into a big war. Under the blockade of this pass, many merchants had to stay in Liangzhou. By the time it was over, the road had calmed down, but it had become unsafe. What kind of bandits and thieves often come out to kill people and steal goods, and it is really dangerous along the way! One of the merchants pointed to some Hu merchants in the distance and said.

"Alas, there is no way around it, and it must be so after every great war. Compared with the chaos in the past, the territory under the control of the Huashan Army is now much better. At least, I have come along the way, and the most stable and safe place is under the rule of the Huashan Army! If this is the case everywhere in the world, wouldn't it be better for us businessmen! Another businessman also said helplessly.

"In this case, we have no choice but to strengthen our own protection. The two of you looked at these people behind me, but they were all hired at a great price to protect the safety of my business journey. Otherwise, who would dare to come out and do business! Li Xin pointed to the soldiers behind him and nodded.

"Where did these guards get hired? Each one looks extraordinary! The two Hu Shang had been observing the six sons before, and when they heard this, they seemed to understand, and couldn't help asking.

"I paid a lot of money to invite from the Central Plains! Don't talk about this, let's talk about this customs clearance, since everyone wants to hurry up, why not get some means and give some benefits to these soldiers guarding the customs? In this way, I am afraid that I will be able to pass unimpeded! Don't hide it from the two of them, when the younger brother used to do business, whether it was in Jiangzuo or Sichuanshu, this trick was tried and tested! Li Xin interrupted, and then asked again.

"Hey, do you think we don't want to? To tell you the truth, what kind of supervision system has General Li of the Huashan Army put in, don't look at it as if there are only these guards here, but no one can say whether there is a person in charge of supervision. It is said that the officials of the Huashan Army are very afraid of this, so none of them dare to mess around. Not long ago, there was also a Hu merchant who had just come here to do business like your little brother, and wanted to spend money to buy off the guards! As a result, not only was the money gone, but he was also directly arrested and all the goods were seized. In the end, it took a lot of effort from the family to get people out, and we wouldn't dare to do such a thing again! Hearing that they were going to bribe the customs guards, the two Hu merchants were suddenly frightened, and hurriedly whispered.

Hearing this, Li Xin was quite happy, after all, he had been asking this question all along. In the Huashan Army, embezzlement and bribery are serious crimes, and this is to be killed. Coupled with the ubiquitous monitoring system, no one dares to defy the law.

Of course, when a system is first established and a regime is just emerging, it is basically possible to do this, especially for a regime that is not very large.

No matter how strong a fortress is, it is the easiest to breach from the inside. What Li Xin was most worried about was that the Huashan Army had not yet fully grown, and it had already begun to rot from the roots.

But now hearing this from the mouths of these people is more real than listening to the reports of the officials and even the supervisors below. At least, in this respect, it shows that his efforts have not been in vain.

"That's it! This is a good thing for us! As long as we all follow their rules, we won't be in any trouble. It's just that the speed is a little slower, but I heard that they are for the purpose of checking the contraband, so I think it will be a little looser in the future! After thinking for a while, Li Xin said.

"Yes! At least, we don't have to spend all kinds of unjust money anymore, and we won't make much money when we come out! It would be great if you could clear the level faster! Hey, it's our turn to get over there! Just sighing with emotion, the two saw that it was their turn to caravan, and hurriedly drank the tea in the bowl in one gulp, got up and left.

"Little brother, I'll see you again in the future!" When the two were leaving, they specially greeted him.

Watching the two of them talking with the soldiers guarding the gate, Li Xin was silent, and after watching for a while, he sat down again.

"Alas, you say, it took a long time for Qinzhou to settle down, why is this Liangzhou in chaos again? It's good now, I'm afraid we'll have to stay in Guanzhong for the time being, and then we can go back after the settlement over there! Not long after he sat down, Li Xin heard a group of businessmen next to him talking.

Hearing this, Li Xin's face couldn't help but change slightly, and after a deep groan, he said to the six sons behind him: "Let's go, let's go back to Chang'an!" "Take a hundred plating" The latest chapter of the "Eastern Jin Dynasty Tang Wang's Claw Book House" is free to read for the first time.