Half a month later, the Shushan tribe.

Unlike the Diqiang and Qiang tribes built on the water mounds, and the merchants built the tribes in the dense forest, the Shushan tribe relied on strong military strength to occupy a huge field, the fields were staggered, the Songhai was like a cloud, and the people and guests were blended, and a huge piece of land created a rich scene.

On the dry bank, more than a dozen soldiers staggered to guard the river bank, and another ten people guarded the crossing. This place is the only way to enter Shudu, whether by water or land; The Shushan clan occupied the main road and sought tolls from merchants and merchants, which was also one of the sources of funds.

A soldier yawned after collecting a merchant's toll, and said in a trembling voice: "This ghost weather is getting colder and colder, and I don't know what the patriarch thinks, and he has to go to war when winter is about to begin!" ”

"There are only a few days left!" One person should be at peace.

Another young soldier said: "I heard that we are going to fight with the Di people, they are not as many as us, and they will definitely win if they win, that is, ...... I just don't know how many more people we can live...... My daughter is only three years old, could it be that she has no father at a young age? ”

"A group of young people, scared before the war started?" A veteran soldier who was nearly thirty years old blamed, "If you are a soldier, don't take your life too seriously, the patriarch will fight wherever you want to fight!" Don't run away from the battle after two days of marching! ”

The battle between the two clans had basically been decided half a month ago, because Mao Qiu Luo was unwilling to back down, Yang Yuan was annoyed and angry, and immediately issued a war letter, agreeing to start a war between the two clans in early November, and these soldiers got the news and were complaining about it.

Most people have not experienced the so-called war, because it has not been a fighting in decades; And the greatest obligation of these soldiers is to rescue and rescue disasters when there is a flood.

"I say, if you complain, you complain, don't let the boss hear!" A soldier looked at the restless crowd and hurriedly said, "If the boss knows, all of us will have to bear the big crime of spreading rumors and delaying the military plane!" Don't be killed by your own family before you even set out on the expedition! ”

The boss in the mouth of the soldiers is Yang Yuan's eldest son, Yang Tiantong. He is not only Yangyuan's own son, but also holds the power of the tribe's 500 soldiers, and he is strict in governing the army, which is feared by all the troops.

When the people heard this, they did not dare to speak.

"Eh, there's a big ship over there!"

"Business is coming, brothers cheer up!"

Seeing the big boat flowing downstream, everyone's eyes were like torches, and they instantly became energetic. Why don't you say that collecting tolls is a beautiful difference? The cost of the journey is calculated on a per capita basis, and they can completely lie about the number of people to get oil and water from it. There are dozens of people on this ship, and I don't know how many can be fished.

When the big ship approached the dock, three soldiers rushed forward, and the rest of the people could only curse the chicken thief, and the good way to live was robbed by these fast runners!

"Yo, isn't this Tang Gongzi?"

When it was docked steadily, a person walked down the boat, it was Tang Cheng, he looked at the three soldiers in front of him with a smile, and asked, "Is the fifth pension here?" ”

"The young son is here, but unfortunately he has been locked up at home by the patriarch, I don't know ...... you"

When Tang Cheng heard this, he sighed deliberately: "I'll tell him that it is the trend of the times to raise a father and destroy him, and he doesn't believe it!" obstructing the general trend is now reasonable. But as a friend, I'll bring something to see him, okay? ”

"It's nature, it's nature!" When the soldiers heard this, they couldn't help but show disappointed eyes, if Tang Cheng just anchored here, then they wouldn't be able to collect the tolls.

After the discussion stopped, Tang Cheng shouted, and dozens of people slowly disembarked with more than 20 flat wooden boxes; They were naked, dark-skinned, unkempt, and lean, and even the soldiers stationed there could not help but suffocate for a moment, because their physique was stronger than their own.

"Eight-pack abs!"

"The two pieces of meat on the chest are almost bigger than a woman!"

"That guy is so short...... But so strong! ”

"So many boxes? He is a businessman, he is really rich! ”

Under the surprised gaze of everyone, accompanied by the sound of "jingling bells" in the wooden box, dozens of Tang Cheng's men slowly landed on the shore.

The soldiers exclaimed, suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly blocked Tang Cheng's way, saying, "Tang Gongzi stays!" Now that we are in the preparation stage for the big war, the boss has an order, in order to prevent mistakes, we must check your suite......"

"Presumptuous!" Tang Chengden was furious, "I am an old friend with your young son, what kind of thing are you, dare to flip my things!" ”

"This ...... But Tang Gongzi, we are also ......"

Tang Cheng said angrily: "Less nonsense! Make way for me, or I'll find Yakult and pack up your team!" ”

The soldiers looked at each other, quite embarrassed. Don't check it, the boss can't say it, check it...... I want to offend Tang Cheng and Yakult again, how can this be good?

"It's really bad to offend Tang Gongzi, but if it's you, I won't say it...... The boss may not know! ”

"That's it, let him pass......"

The soldiers discussed a little, and hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Tang Gongzi, please, if you offended before, don't blame ......"

"Hmm." Tang Cheng nodded with satisfaction, and with a wave of his hand, he let dozens of strong men set off with wooden boxes.

"What are you doing?"

But at this moment, I suddenly heard a sound not far away, and a young man in his twenties walked briskly; Dressed in light armor and armed with spears, he walked heavily and had a strong physique, which was not inferior to those strong men. The soldiers were shocked when they saw it, and hurriedly saluted: "Boss! ”

That person was the breadwinner Yang Tiantong, his face was solemn, his cheekbones protruded, he looked like a fierce general, stared at the soldiers viciously, and said: "How many times have I said that the cabins and luggage of the merchant ships you have passed need to be explored, and you dare to be lazy?" Tell me yourself, how to punish for being lazy? ”

"Army, military law...... Twenty rods ......"

Yang Tiantong shouted: "Knowingly! ”

"We don't dare!"

"It's Tang Gongzi, we don't dare to check Tang Gongzi's luggage at will!"

"Boss spare your life!"

Yang Tiantong raised his head at this time, looked at Tang Cheng who was smiling in front of him, and arched his hand slightly: "It turned out to be Brother Tang Xian, who came from a long journey, what happened?" ”

Tang Cheng said with a smile: "I heard that the fifth child is confined at home, so I brought some things to see him." ”

"Really? ......" Yangtian looked at him up and down, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart, why did his fifth brother have a very good relationship with the Tang family? If he wants to succeed the Shushan clan, getting foreign assistance is the most important thing - but the merchant has been co-opted by Yakult and occupies the most wealthy vein.

It's just that he doesn't know that Tang Cheng is as good as Longyang.

But it doesn't matter, his subordinates control all the soldiers and horses of the Shushan clan, are you still afraid that his younger brother will collude with foreign clans?

"Brother Xian forgive the sin, my father issued a strict order a few days ago, passing ships and baggage must be explored, no favoritism, and I hope that Brother Xian can cooperate!"

Tang Cheng no longer smiled, and said with a sinking face: "There can be no exceptions?" ”

"I hope Brother Xian understands."

Tang Cheng shook his head helplessly, but he couldn't hide the nervousness on his face, and said distressedly: "Since the adoptive brother is like this, then please!" ”

"Thank you for your cooperation!"

Yang Tiantong was very pleased with Tang Cheng's cooperation, so he called a few soldiers to open the flat wooden box. When the lid opened, there were only a few scattered bronze vessels, lined with a little silk underneath, as was the case with each chest.

This made Yang Tiantong a little depressed, and asked, "Brother Xian, why are the more than 20 boxes all bronze vessels?" ”

Tang Chengdao: "Some time ago, I heard Lao Wu mention that a lot of utensils in the Zunfu family were stolen (the copper of the pre-Qin Dynasty was much more valuable than iron, which is the so-called "gold"), so I gave this thing to Lao Wu and asked him to transfer it to the adoptive father, so that the adoptive father could know the filial piety of the fifth child!" ”

Yang Tiantong suddenly realized, Xindao Tang Cheng's mind was really meticulous, worthy of being a businessman, but he asked: "But there are not many of these things, just put them in five or six large boxes, why waste wood?" ”

Tang Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "My adoptive brother doesn't know, this is the Central Plains etiquette, and a box of bronze utensils cannot be more than nine, because Zhou Tianzi's big tripod is only nine, if it is exceeded, it is arrogance!" ”

"And this kind of etiquette?" Yang Tiantong looked confused, he was a good sword soldier, and he really didn't know how many of these etiquettes were.

"The complexity of the Central Plains etiquette is beyond our knowledge!"

Seeing that he talked properly, there was indeed no difference, and after a little groaning, he said, "That's it!" You won't be able to make any mistakes, let it go! ”

Tang Cheng was extremely surprised, but he suddenly felt a force behind him, and hurriedly returned to his original state, and arched his hand: "Thank you, brother, for inviting Your Excellency to drink in the future." ”

Yang Tiantong didn't notice the abnormality, and said with a smile: "In this way, when I return victoriously, I will wait for my brother's wine!" ”

The two stopped talking, Tang Cheng commanded the dozens of strong men to carry the wooden box and walk towards the depths of the tribe, if it wasn't for the thick clothes, I'm afraid Yang Tiantong would be able to see the cold sweat behind him.

"Finally...... Come in! ”

His unkempt hair was slowly lifted away, revealing the serious face of Thaika......