On the night of the second day after Hu Guang and others came out of the customs, when martial law began in Zhangjiakou Castle, there should have only been patrolmen on the street, but at this time, it was unusual, and many people poured out of the mansions of various high gates.

It didn't take long for the oxen and horse-drawn carts full of goods to quietly converge at the east gate, and then left the city in an orderly manner.

On the outside of the official road at the East Gate, a group of people were talking under the light of lanterns.

I saw a man in brocade clothes in his thirties, in the prime of life, with a white face and no beard, holding a glass of wine, and said to the middle-aged man in his forties in front of him: "Brother Wang, this cargo is the largest in the past, the road is far away, thank you for your hard work!" ”

This middle-aged man known as Brother Wang is none other than Wang Dengku, the eldest of the Eight Great Jin Merchants, and as soon as he heard this person say, he immediately smiled and said: "Where is this, this work of our eight families has always been your worry before, and it is also your contact and leadership." I have a rare opportunity to contribute this time, and I deserve it. ”

The leader of the eight families, that is, Fan Yongdou, a man in brocade, heard Wang Dengku say this, and of course knew in his heart that he was not polite. Because of escorting so many supplies to Liaodong, he will definitely be able to please the Great Khan of Houjin.

If it weren't for the fact that the Great Khan wanted to inquire about the land of Gyeonggi himself, about the deployment of the Ming army and the defense of the city, this errand would really not be his turn.

Fan Yongdou thought in his heart, but he remained silent on the surface, and said with a smile: "In this way, there will be Brother Lao Wang." A glass of water and wine, I wish Brother Wang a smooth journey and a safe return, please! ”

"Please!" Wang Dengku was in a good mood, and immediately replied with a smile, and then drank it all.

On this way, what else can I do, it is naturally a smooth journey.

Zhangjiakou, needless to say. The officer with the title of garrison and the soldiers and horses led by his subordinates, although they are on the surface officials and soldiers of the imperial court, but in private, they are not just dogs bought with money by their own eight families!

Out of the grassland, the Chahar tribe would often knock on bamboo poles to let out more blood. In order to bring a small amount of freight to Liaodong. But now, that Lin Dan Khan has already been beaten by the Houjin Khan and has been driven far away. On the grassland today, all the tribes that go east from Zhangjiakou are all subservient to the Great Khan of the Later Jin. As long as the Yellow Dragon Banner given by the Houjin Great Khan is inserted into the oxen and horse-drawn carts, which Mongolian tribe dares to use their brains?

The trip I went on by myself was just a little harder on the road. But when it comes to the ground, not to mention that Houjin Khan is generous, there will be a heavy reward. It can also improve the impression in the heart of the Houjin Great Khan, even if there is no Fan Yongdou in the future, it will still be able to do business with Liaodong, how cost-effective!

Thinking of this, Wang Dengku's heart became hot, and he couldn't wait to go to Liaodong immediately, kiss the feet of the Great Khan, and exchange for a steady stream of wealth.

"The envoy of the Kingdom of Jin has already gone first. I have to hurry early for my brother, so I'm leaving! Wang Dengku said. Hastily do it.

The seven people behind him were the stewards of the other seven families, and they followed Wang Dengku to salute Fan Yongdou, and then followed Wang Dengku to board the carriage, and they all went back to their own carriages.

There are a lot of goods on this trip, and the eight major Jin merchants received the goods together and sent them to Liaodong, and there must be an owner to accompany them. Otherwise, the road to Liaodong is already familiar. Generally, the Fan family steward leads the team.

Fan Yongdou stood still and didn't reply, watching the endless stream of carriages winding into the Yinshan Mountain Range and leaving the pass.

Wang Dengku's thoughts, how could he not know. But Fan Yongdou didn't worry at all, so he relied on Wang Dengku to escort the supplies a few times. No matter how many materials there are, it is impossible to shake the channel that he has built with his own hands. You must know that the Great Khan is a wise lord, so he naturally knows who is the first to take credit. Otherwise, he would not have entrusted himself with such an important matter as detecting the city defense of the Ming army!

Remembering that he was in ruin, willing to take a risk to go to Liaodong Jinguo, and bet on the fact that Houjin also needs businessmen, he made a fortune and became the richest man in Zhangjiakou in one fell swoop, Fan Yongdou couldn't help but feel secretly proud.

He has already brought what he has learned so far to his own steward, even if he can't see the Great Khan, it is still a great achievement to let his family dedicate to the Great Khan.

Thinking of this, Fan Yongdou turned around and walked towards the city, and instructed the servants accompanying him as he walked: "The collection of the situation in various places must be as detailed as possible, but the speed must be fast, and it must be completed before the end of September, so that it can be sent to Liaodong quickly, understand?" ”

"Don't worry, master, the slave understands!" The servant replied immediately, according to the Liaodong style that Fan Yongdou liked.

It was not until midnight that the oxen and carriages were all out of the customs, and then they gathered at a station not far from the customs to rest, as is customary.

Early the next morning, a trace of fish belly white appeared on the grassland in the east, and Wang Dengku had already woken up, and the first thing he did was to urge the caravan to hurry.

He stood on his carriage and watched the oxen and carriages full of goods pass in front of him, and he was a little complacent.

Suddenly, a horse galloped up, hugged his fist and saluted: "Master, the villain has not sent out the outpost, this caravan has set off, isn't it ......?"

This person is Wang Da, the leader of the guard under Wang Dengku, because he is in charge this time, and the head of the guard is naturally his subordinate.

Before Wang Da finished speaking, Wang Dengku's face sank and he reprimanded unhappily: "Isn't it what? Is there anyone else in this steppe who dares to move our caravan? Not to mention the Yellow Dragon Banner of the Great Khan, just the nursing home of your thousands of people, as well as those guys who drove the car, also have two hits, and they often go outside the customs. You say, what tribe in this steppe dares to attack our idea? ”

It's really not to underestimate those tribes, in addition to horsemanship, whether it is equipment or the level of toughness, these guards who are raised with money are strong.

And even if the Mongolian tribes are good at riding, these convoys can move the caravan in a circle? Moreover, in the convoy this time, there were five or six large Franc cannons, which were bought from the Ming army and were ready to be sold to the Jin State.

When Wang Da heard what the old man said, he naturally knew what he relied on. To tell the truth, he actually thinks the same way, it's just his duty, he doesn't care if the master is unhappy or not, he always has to express it.

Now that his duty has been fulfilled, Wang Da of course agreed, and immediately asked his subordinates to urge the oxen and carriage to go quickly. Because he understands the master's thoughts, he wants to get to Liaodong quickly!

I walked like this for a day, and when it was really dark and it was really inconvenient to walk, I formed a circle with oxen and horse-drawn carts, packed up and went to bed quickly. Everyone knows that tomorrow will be early in the morning, and Wang Dengku will rush to go.

But this time, they were wrong. (To be continued.) )