Every autumn, the Mongols had to prepare for winter, and for the nomads, every winter was a test of life and death. White plagues, black plagues, wolf plagues, and droughts can all directly lead to the disappearance of a tribe or the loss of status of a great khan. In order to ensure a smooth winter, every autumn, the Mongols would organize their troops to tear down the walls and passes, and loot the population and materials to replenish the reserves.

The Ming Dynasty and the Mongols have almost formed a rule, an autumn defense swing border, concentrate the elite of the border army, and wait for the arrival of the Mongols. An organization of people and horses, taking advantage of the high autumn horse fat, directly crossed the border wall, went to the interior to seek wealth, and accumulated materials for the winter.

Because the border line was too long, the Ming army could not predict where the Mongol army would invade from, and often this kind of defensive operation was more like a gamble, arranging their main force on the enemy's offensive route that they predicted. As for whether the block is right or not, and whether the block is right or not, only God knows.

At present, Shaanxi's trilateral armament is in ruins, and there are actually only half of the officers and men, and their combat effectiveness is worrisome, making it difficult to complete their combat tasks. In this case, Zheng Yang and Ma Ang went to the Mongols to make a deal.

In addition to the tea and horse trade, they were allowed to cross the border wall and trade in Xi'an and other places, and were even willing to pay them a part of the ransom fee. Just hope that when the Mongols officially mobilize their troops, they will not attack Xi'an and other big cities.

Among them, Ma Ang was especially important, he was the chief military officer, and once the Mongols entered the army, he had the greatest responsibility, so he had the most contact with the Mongols. Mongolia has purchased a lot of ordnance from him in recent years, in exchange for the fact that the two sides are safe, and even if they enter the army, they will not attack Maang's defense area. In other words, he relied on betraying the interests of the Ming Dynasty in exchange for his own safety.

"Now that the Beiyu in this area is doing business, they basically recognize Maang's grandson, he has made all the money, how can others live? As long as you put him down, and then set up a line for me and me, I will guarantee that you will have a lot of money and make money from the ground. Your brother and I are good friends with the local town guard eunuch Father-in-law Qin, and with him to support you, you don't have to be afraid of Maang's puppet. ”

"Okay, I'll accept this evidence first, as for how to put down Ma Ang, we have to think long-term, no matter what, he also has the name of Uncle Guo, if you are in a hurry, not only can you not get rid of him, I'm afraid that you and I will die without a place to be buried."

He said this reasonably, even Bi Chun knew that Maang was not so easy to deal with. If Ma Ang is easy to eradicate, why would he break the golden beauty and take Yang Chengzu's relationship? He nodded:

"Yes, we have time, but we can't let him notice the news, otherwise, I'm afraid it will be bad for Brother Yang." Come on, drink. Ah Yue, let your niece be smart, except for sitting on a man's lap, can't she do anything else? Or the two of you will swap? ”

Yang Chengzu waved his hand and said: "That's not necessary, it's good like this, she is probably the first time to accompany someone, it doesn't matter, just take your time in the future." As he spoke, he said to the woman in his arms: "Don't be nervous, once you are born and twice cooked, you will get used to it in the future." ”

This meal was eaten until the second watch, and Bi Chun said to Yang Chengzu: "It's late, you can live here, let this little hoof accompany you." If she doesn't serve well, tell me that I have a way to clean her up. ”

Yang Chengzu said with a sad face: "I'm afraid this won't work, Brother Bi doesn't know, the mother-in-law at home is very powerful, but he doesn't dare to stay outside." No matter how late it is, I have to rush back, but I will take this little girl and this gold. As for handling Maang and answering me over there, you just have to listen to me. ”

Bi Chun didn't keep it for a while, so he nodded and said, "In that case, I'll let someone send you back." His entourage and carriage stopped outside, and after a few orders, an attendant rushed over, and Yang Chengzu took the young woman's hand and got into the carriage, wrapped the bag wrapped in gold leaves around his waist, and then closed his eyes.

The young woman was young and nervous during the banquet, and any move could scare her away. Now there were only two people left in the carriage, and the horses were on the ground in the silence of the night, making rhythmic sounds, and the wheels were rolling and the sound was audible.

The woman and Yang Chengzu were originally sitting opposite each other, looking at the man by the moonlight that came in, and after a long time, she gritted her teeth, as if she had made up her mind, quietly got up, and sat down next to the man.

"You...... Have you drunk too much? Do you want me to get you some water? She asked quietly.

"It's okay, I'm leisurely when I'm drinking, I'm not drunk. Where you live, I'll let the carriage take you back first. ”

"Don't ...... If I go home tonight, Bidus will not spare me, nor will he spare my aunt. The woman whispered,

"My father is sick and needs silver, but my family can't afford to pay for medicine. My two younger brothers need to survive, and no one in my family can be soldiers, so no one can earn their salaries. My aunt said that it was the first time for me, and I would definitely be able to exchange it for five taels of silver. She looked at the man carefully, for fear that the other party would be angry and slap him down.

A man like this who has the ability and the way to sleep with a woman, if he is happy, he may give a sum of money, but if he is angry, he may not give a penny, and then he will lose himself in vain. This kind of thing has not happened in Xi'an, and the most unlucky woman was beaten to death by her benefactor. After that, it is thrown into the mass grave to feed the wild dogs, and the men are still free, and those who have the means can always enjoy preferential treatment. She had never made a living like this, and she had no way to predict the consequences.

Yang Chengzu didn't open his eyes, but just pulled two gold leaves from his blanket and threw them over. "You come home with me today, and I'll send someone to take you home tomorrow."

Two gold leaves, the total weight is about ten taels, and when they are exchanged for silver, that is forty taels of silver. For this woman, this is a huge amount of money that has never been seen in her life. These two golden leaves mean that his father's tuberculosis may really be cured, and if so, he can go to the army again, and his two younger brothers will not starve to death.

She couldn't help but think of the shadow that had been haunting her heart tonight, the eldest brother next door, he was probably begging her to be his wife. He is loyal and honest, and he is good to himself, but he will never take out ten taels of gold leaves, and then throw them into his hands as if he were throwing ten pennies, without even opening his eyes.

She waited for a while, and finally had the courage to ask again: "Shopkeeper Yang, I heard that you and King Qin Chitose can talk?" Can you ...... Can you help my father get a doctor, just take a look and prescribe a prescription. Even if...... Even if it's just once......"

She lost her confidence as she spoke, and curled up in the corner, just waiting for the next moment of the man's anger or slap. But none of this came, only a man's sigh

"It's really troublesome, I don't even know what your name is, why are there so many requirements, do I look like the Lord of the Land? Be responsive. Ask for such a thing, it's good to have money, what's the matter, when I send you home tomorrow, help me ask for one. He said as he threw two more gold leaves, "Having this, it's much easier to use than pleasing people." ”

The man who had said this closed his mouth again, and only the young girl was left, her eyes wide in the silent night, and she clutched the golden leaves in her hand. After a long time, she carefully put the gold leaf close to her body, and said in a trembling voice:

"We border army children, there are not so many nice names, my name is Zhi, because our lives are cheap, just like Zhi, we can only live for one season. You...... If only you remembered that I was called Zhizhi. ”

As she spoke, she grabbed Yang Chengzu's hand with her cold little hand, trembled, and pressed his hand to her chest. Her whole body was stiff and stiff, but she gritted her teeth and persevered to get it done.

"I will serve you when I have received your gold, and if your eldest lady is fierce, you will be in the carriage...... Or let them stop now and find a place where no one is around. ”