Chu Huan and the three of them followed Qiu Mingdao around two alleys, and came to the outside of a courtyard, this house is also made of rammed earth, and it doesn't look very atmospheric, but a flagpole is erected outside the door, and there is a yellowed flag floating on it, with a big "Qiu" character written on it, and two wooden doors are open, although this house is much larger than ordinary houses, but it still looks a little shabby.

Sun Zikong looked at the façade, a little worried, leaned closer, and said in a low voice: "Master, he said that this is the No. 1 camel rider in Luoyan Town, is it bragging?" In this way, I dare to say that it is the number one camel rider, let's not be deceived by him! ”

His voice was very soft, and Qiu Mingdao came along the way, looking preoccupied, and didn't listen to him.

Before Chu Huan could speak, the blind man next to him had already said: "It's not as good as Guannei here, it's already good to have such a door." ”

When he arrived at the door, a big man dressed in fur had already come out inside, with a red-bodied Chinese face, and smiled at Qiu Mingdao: "Young master, didn't you say that you went out to hunt coyotes?" How did you come back so quickly? Suddenly, when he saw Chu Huan and the three of them, he was stunned at first, and then asked, "Are the three of you here to find a camel guest?" ”

Qiu Mingdao had already said: "Wei Liu, is Daddy here?" Let's just say that a guest has arrived! ”

Na Weiliu agreed, and hurriedly went to report, Qiu Mingdao said to the three people: "Three of you, please first!" Pointing to a few wooden stakes in front of the door, "The horses can be tied here first, and they will be fine!" ”

Chu Huan nodded, handed the horse rope to Sun Zikong, and took the lead in entering the courtyard with Qiu Mingdao, and when he arrived at the courtyard, he found that this courtyard was really not small, there were many wooden wooden figures, and there were more than a dozen people in the courtyard, all of them were tigers with bears' waists, their skin was black and red, and they were very rough, all of them were practicing knives.

Qiu Mingdao had already shouted: "Guest!" ”

This group of people immediately quickly put away their knives, all facing Chu Huan's side, bowing their hands, looking respectful, bowing slightly, Chu Huan didn't know the rules, and returned the salute.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, I saw a forty-five or sixteen-year-old man in front of him, wearing a fur hat, wearing a woolen shirt, a large face, very thick eyebrows, and a very burly figure, at first glance he was a good man outside the gate, holding two iron galls in his right hand, turning to make a harsh sound, a few steps over, but he raised his hand very happily, made a gesture, and said in a rough voice: "Guest, please!" ”

Chu Huan arched his hand, at this moment the white blind man and Sun Zikong also followed, and entered the main hall, it was simple, a few chairs were placed left and right, and the young man with iron eggs in his hand invited Chu Huan and a few people to sit down, and he also sat on the main seat, Qiu Mingdao introduced to Chu Huan and a few people: "Several, this is the father of the family, and he is also the head of the Qiu family's camel family!" ”

Chu Huan arched his hand and smiled: "Qiu is in charge!" ”

"Qiu Yinghao!" The Qiu family said with a smile: "How many guests are from the Guannei? ”

"Yes!" Chu Huan bowed his head, but he thought that this person's name was really majestic, but just looking at his appearance, he also had a bit of a heroic posture.

Qiu Yinghao said: "There is a war going on in the Guan, and there are not many merchants coming and going, so it is not easy for you to come here." Didn't ask for a guest's name? ”

"Chu Huan!" Chu Huan did not hide it: "Chu of Chutian, joy of joy!" ”

"Good name!" Qiu Yinghao smiled: "The three guests are going to cross the desert? But I don't know how many goods there are? Glancing at Qiu Mingdao, who was still a little lonely, he said: "Presumably Mingdao has already told you that there are seventeen camel riders in Luoyan Town, and the prices are different. ”

At this moment, someone has already brought tea up, and the tea in the grandson's empty cup is different, but milky white, a little strange, he is not familiar with the camel guest, and he really doesn't dare to drink it easily for a while.

Chu Huan picked up the teacup and took a sip, it was hot milk tea, and when he saw Chu Huan drinking tea, Qiu Yinghao smiled even more.

"I heard the young master mention it." Chu Huan put down the teacup, "The two biggest camel customers in Luoyan Town are the Qiu family and the Ma family, and only these two can follow the big deal." ”

Qiu Yinghao nodded and said, "This is true. ”

"Master Qiu, Chu will not delay your time, this time we are going to cross the desert." Chu Huan said: "However, the team is not small, and they are not very familiar with the desert, so they have to ask Qiu Dangjia to help." ”

"Well said!" Qiu Yinghao said: "Uncle Chu, I'll say the rules first, my Qiu family's camel travel, at least sixteen people, including me, each person's head silver is one hundred taels, that is, one thousand six hundred taels, this is the money of the brothers, no matter life or death on the way, as long as the guest pays this money, it has nothing to do with the guest, as long as he lives, he will always escort the guest out of the desert." In addition to this, the guide fee is five hundred taels of silver, so it adds up to at least two thousand one hundred taels of silver. ”

Chu Huan's face did not change, but Sun Zikong was surprised: "So many? ”

Two thousand one hundred taels of silver to lead the way is naturally not a small amount.

However, Chu Huan knew that since he had to cross the desert, the other party was also in danger, and he was taking his life for his life, in fact, every time these camel riders traveled, it might be the best one, so the price was not very expensive.

Qiu Yinghao saw his grandson screaming, and still smiled: "This guest doesn't need to be in a hurry. When we camel riders go out, we put our lives in, men go out, and there are parents, wives and children at home, if we die in the desert, these silver always have to let the family continue to live. ”

Chu Huan nodded, and asked again, "Other than that, are there any other expenses?" ”

Qiu Yinghao asked, "How many goods does the guest have?" ”

"More than a dozen cars." Chu Huan said.

Qiu Yinghao frowned and said, "Is the guest using a car?" ”

Chu Huan nodded, "What's the problem?" ”

"In the desert, you can't drive." Qiu Yinghao said: "It's all soft sand, as soon as the car enters, it will sink in, and it is very difficult to drive. In the desert, one more day is dangerous, so ......! ”

"Qiu is right." Chu Huan asked, "Then what is the good way for the Qiu family?" ”

"Camel rider, camel rider, it's the camel that walks!" Qiu Yinghao said very simply: "My Qiu family camel guest has twenty-five camels, whether you need it or not, it is up to the guest himself, thirty taels of silver for one camel, how many camels to use, depending on the guest's own will." After a pause, he said, "If the guests want to use us, they should pay half of the deposit before they go out, and then pay the other half after passing through the desert." ”

Qiu Mingdao suddenly said on the side: "Dad, there is another rule, you have to remind them!" ”

Qiu Yinghao was stunned for a moment, then seemed to think of something, frowned and asked Chu Huan: "Guest, who are you?" It's not from an official family, is it? ”

Chu Huan asked rhetorically: "Qiu is in charge, if you are from the official family, will you not accept this job?" ”

Qiu Yinghao had already stood up and said solemnly: "If it is someone from the official family, forgive us for being rude, a few please!" "I made a send-off pose.

Chu Huan had heard Qiu Mingdao talk about it before, and his heart was already very strange, and at this moment, he heard Qiu Yinghao also say that he would not accept the official family, and said strangely: "Qiu Dangjia, what does this mean?" ”

"Bring businessmen and people, not soldiers!" Qiu Yinghao said with a straight face: "This is the rule set by our ancestors!" ”

Chu Huan shook his head and said, "Master Qiu, Chu doesn't understand. The price is according to what you say, and we will not lose a penny, if we are from the official family, why can't we take us across the desert? ”

"The rules of the ancestors." Qiu Yinghao repeated: "Don't embarrass us guests. ”

The white blind man had already spoken up: "Master Qiu, you camel customers are doing this business just to make it convenient for guests, why do you still provoke customers?" What kind of businessmen and people don't lead soldiers, are the people of the official family still not as good as the businessmen? ”

Qiu Yinghao frowned, "It seems that you are really from the official family." I'm sorry, since it's an official family, we can't take this job from the Qiu family! He raised his hand and said, "Mingdao, send off!" ”

Qiu Mingdao got up and arched his hand: "Guests, I'm sorry, you better invite first!" ”

"Qiu is in charge, you don't lead troops across the desert, is it because you are worried about getting involved in the war between the two countries?" Chu Huan didn't mean to leave, but said with a smile: "Are you afraid of leading troops across the desert and becoming part of the war, once it is known by any country, your Luoyan Town will be destroyed?" ”

Qiu Yinghao said solemnly: "It's good that the guest understands this truth." Our camel riders have been here for several generations, and there was no way to settle here, and if the ancestors wanted to live, they had to make a living, but this place was extremely desolate, and raising some cattle and sheep was not enough to survive, so in desperation, they started to be camel passengers. Camel riders are hard-working jobs, and no one can say which trip will stay in the desert and never come back...... After a pause, he said: "Our land, the people of the Qin State can come over at any time, and the people of Xiliang can also come over at any time, as long as they have their minds, our Luoyan Town will soon be razed to the ground, what we do is to take the merchants on both sides to cross the desert and escort the goods, this is our job, and the two countries used to do some business, and we camel riders can also help some, so we can survive." If we get involved in the war between the soldiers, no matter which country we help, and the other country knows, our Luoyan Town will definitely not end well, and if we want to survive, we must follow the rules of our ancestors! ”

Chu Huan nodded and said, "What Master Qiu meant, I understand!" ”

"It's good that the guests can be considerate!" Qiu Yinghao said.

Chu Huan smiled and said: "Qiu is in charge, we are indeed from the official family of Great Qin, but we are not ordinary officials, and I dare to guarantee that if you help us, you will not leave any trouble, and the people of Xiliang will not find trouble in Luoyan Town!" ”

Qiu Yinghao frowned and said, "I don't understand the guest's words!" ”

"We are the Mission." Chu Huan said calmly: "It's not a battle between swords and soldiers, on the contrary, it's to stop the scourge of swordsmen." ”