Shao Xi took out a silver leaf and put it on the table, and said to the shopkeeper: "I don't buy you more, just two cans, we won't drink this wine from you, we will take the wine and drink it elsewhere, no matter who asks about it, it has nothing to do with you." ”

The shopkeeper looked at the silver leaf on the table and obviously hesitated, but he didn't move his feet.

Seeing this, Lao Wu widened his eyes and asked in an unkind tone, "What's the matter?" You can't get enough? ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, he hurriedly accompanied the smiling face, waved his hand and said, "No, no, no!" How can two cans of wine give a silver leaf?

"But let's talk about it, you take the wine and drink it elsewhere, I'm already taking a big risk by selling the wine to you, you must not bother me!"

Lao Wu grabbed the silver leaf and stuffed it into the shopkeeper's hand, and urged impatiently: "Our young master has always kept his promise, you can take the wine, we will take the wine and go elsewhere, don't be verbose!" ”

The shopkeeper nodded with the silver leaf and ran to the back room.

Lao Wu took two more bites of the cake, threw the cake on the table, looked up at Shao Xi opposite, and saw Shao Xi looking at him with a wicked smile.

A little indignant said: "Old man, I usually don't like to meddle in things, but now there are people who are so domineering that I am not even allowed to drink, this is what I can't stand the most in my life, I am going to drink today, who do I think will take care of me?" ”

Looking at Lao Wu's appearance, Shao Xi felt that the old guy in front of him and himself seemed to be subtly influencing each other.

When the two of them just returned to the Central Plains from the grassland, Lao Wu often reminded himself to avoid things and avoid them and avoid trouble.

But now this old guy seems to be getting bolder and bolder, but he is a little bit like himself, and he always likes to take care of injustices when he encounters them.

If you think about it, this change in him has nothing to do with him.

When they first left the grassland, the two of them were just the most ordinary people in the rivers and lakes, with no power, no power, no money, and they had to bear whatever trouble they encountered.

Especially at that time, Lao Wu had no martial arts, and his biggest ability was to rely on his own body style to be good at escaping, and he always hid as far as he could when he encountered things, and pursued the principles he had when he was a thief.

But now it's different, since he learned that set of short-bladed martial arts in Wulong Mountain, Lao Wu has not only become bolder, but also sometimes more active than Shao Xi in taking care of things.

I have to say that to a certain extent, power and wealth, coupled with one's own ability, are indeed the capital of a person who sees unevenness.

Since Lao Wu has the "fine moon" by his side, his confidence has indeed increased a lot.

Coupled with all the things that he experienced on the way to Nanzhao and back to Kyoto Daliang, Lao Wu's cautious habits have not changed, but the handling style of the whole person has changed a lot.

In fact, it's not surprising to think about it, most of his life has been hiding in Tibet, dodging things, even if he later became a secret agent in the "Jing Cheng Division", he still can't show his true face.

"Lewdness" has become an indelible mark on Lao Wu's body.

Nowadays, when you travel with yourself, although you still have to dress up often, you can finally be generous and no longer hide.

Being able to speak with a straight back, naturally no one is willing to cringe anymore.

Shao Xi himself is a relatively flamboyant temperament, and after so many years, not only Lao Wu has been teaching Shao Xi, but in fact, Shao Xi has also unconsciously influenced Lao Wu.

"Old fellow, I find that you are more troublesome than me now, are you changing sex?"

Lao Wu was stunned for a moment by Shao Xi's question, and suddenly a child-like smile appeared on his face.

"Aren't they all broken by your kid? You like to meddle around, I can only follow you to help you wipe your buttocks, after a long time, it is natural that there are more lice and no itching, and there are more debts.

"I have to say, every time I finish my business, I feel comfortable and satisfied, I didn't expect this kind of thing to be addictive, but this time it's different, someone wants to stop the old man from drinking, how can I bear it?"

Shao Xi laughed after hearing this, and then asked, "Where are you going to drink this wine this time?" ”

"I just heard the shopkeeper talk about the virtue of the officials of Loulan State, it is estimated that there will be people who will be affected by us wherever we drink, let's drink on the street, and I will see who will meddle in things."

Lao Wu's idea is exactly what Shao Xi wants, since Loulan Country is so domineering, it is strictly forbidden for the people of Shazhi Country to drink, how can they see how Loulan Kingdom prohibits it?

This remote place in the Western Regions is not as sound as the law of the Central Plains, and people's minds are not completely civilized, and they still obey the law of the jungle of the jungle.

Although Loulan claims to be a country, it is still a group of barbarians in the eyes of the Central Plains, and as long as you have enough strength and ability here, you can even make your own rules.

Their so-called strength is only because there are no strong neighbors around, and they bully the small with the big and the weak with the strong, and they do not have any big state bearing.

In such a place, there is no need to abide by the moral standards and etiquette of the Central Plains, otherwise you will be defined as weak in the eyes of others.

And here, the weak are destined to be slaughtered by the strong.

While the two were talking, they saw the shopkeeper come out of the back room with two jars like a thief, put them on the table, and then turned and ran to the door to look out a few times.

Turned around and said to Shao Xi and the others: "A few guests, the wine is here!" Do you want to drink it or keep it, take it away! But don't be found out by the officials of Loulan Kingdom, I have wine here, please a few! ”

Seeing the shopkeeper's expression, Shao Xi knew that if the officials of Loulan Kingdom really found out that he was secretly hiding wine, or even selling it, the consequences would be quite serious.

So he and Lao Wu exchanged glances, and the two of them held a jar of wine and walked out of the inn together with Wuqiuer.

As he walked, he bit the cake in his hand, looking like he didn't care.

Walking to the most crowded place on the street, the two of them held the wine jar and took a sip of wine, and ate and drank a mouthful of bread.

It doesn't matter if they do this, they will frighten the people around them, you must know that in this country of Saroi it is forbidden for anyone to drink or sell alcohol.

Now these three strange foreign faces appear on the street, just openly holding the wine jar and gulping down, in the eyes of the Saori people, this is a death!

Everyone looked at them and avoided them as if they were the three plague gods, lest they would bring disaster upon themselves if they got closer.

Shao Xi even heard someone talking in a low voice.

"Are these guys crazy? Don't you know that drinking alcohol in Shazhi Country will be punished once it is discovered by the inspection officials of Loulan Country? ”

"Don't be nosy, just look at their dress and know that they are foreign, maybe you really don't know our rules here, it's better to stay away from them."

"Shouldn't we remind them?"

"Are you crazy? Didn't you see them drinking? If you speak to them, you will think that you are with them. ”

"That's it! Hurry up, stay away from them, and don't get yourself in trouble......"

Shao Xi and Lao Wu listened to the discussion of the crowd around them, and thought to themselves that in this Shazhi country, they are really "talking about wine and changing color"!

Where is this still an independent state? This is simply a subordinate of the Loulan Kingdom, and there is no autonomy at all, and even the people of the Shazhi Kingdom are afraid of the officials of the Loulan Kingdom.

In that case, why didn't the Loulan Kingdom directly annex the Shazhi Kingdom? With such a desire for take, why do you have no idea about the land and population of the Saori country?

Just when Shao Xi was feeling puzzled in his heart, he saw a young man driving the sheep over.

Before he walked in front of Shao Xi and the others, he was already looking at Shao Xi and Lao Wu's drinking behavior with a surprised expression.

When he got closer, he stopped and reminded Shao Xi in a low voice: "You are all guests from afar, right?" Did you know that drinking alcohol is a felony in this country of Saro? Why is it so blatant? Hide! ”

Shao Xi naturally knew that this young man was well-intentioned, but he asked a little ridiculously, "Hide?" Where are you going to hide? ”

The young man looked at the front and back, left and right, and pulled Shao Xi towards an alley not far away.

When he came to the depths of the alley, he continued to Shao Xi and the others: "In fact, we people in the Shazhi country will also drink secretly, but we will not be as publicistic as you.

"We will go to a special place to hide and drink secretly, if you really want to drink, I can take you to the place where we drink."

Shao Xi looked at the boy in front of him who looked to be thirteen or fourteen years old, and couldn't help but show some playful smiles on his face.

He opened his mouth and asked the young man, "Seeing that you are not very old, you still know where to drink, you must have done this kind of thing, right?" Go ahead! What benefits do you want from us? ”

The young man's slightly dark face showed a sly smile, and he bowed to Shao Xi.

"Look at the dress of a few guests, they should be from the Central Plains, they must be rich and noble, if I help a few guests, can a few people buy a few sheep from my hands? It's kind of taking care of my business. ”

As he spoke, the boy raised his hand and pointed to the flock of sheep that had almost filled the narrow alley.

Taking the risk to remind himself on the street, just to sell a few sheep in his hand to himself, but did not make any excessive requests, Shao Xi became a little interested in this young man.

"What's your name?"

"Amira, but few people here know my name, and they all call me a sheep herder."

Shao Xi nodded with a smile.

"We drink in the streets, and everyone else is hiding from us, so why do you come here to remind us and show us where to drink?

"Aren't you afraid? And you're just doing it to sell us a few sheep, is it worth it? ”

Amira grinned, revealing a row of snow-white teeth and a pair of eyes that shone with a smart light.

"Those people avoid you just because they don't want to get themselves in trouble, but they themselves secretly go to drink.

"It's an open secret that people hide and drink in this Shaweaving City, but everyone hides it from the Loulan people.

"I'm just a sheep herder, and it's useless to ask you for anything else, and a few guests can buy a few of my sheep is the greatest care for me.

"If these sheep are not sold quickly, sooner or later they will be expropriated by those Loulan officials, and they will not even be able to make money to buy cakes."

Shao Xi couldn't help frowning, and said in his heart that this Lou Languo is really domineering!

Even the sheep raised by the common people themselves have to be forcibly expropriated, completely disregarding the lives of the people, and it is no wonder that Amira is eager to sell the sheep in his hands to himself.

Thinking of this, Shao Xi raised his hand and patted Ameira's shoulder, and said softly: "Okay, I promise you!" I'll buy your five sheep.

"Besides, I have some things I want to ask you, and I will give some money as a reward for inquiring about the news, so you can take us to a place where you can drink wine first!"

Seeing that Shao Xi was so happy, the deal was finally negotiated, and an excited smile appeared on her face.

"Come with me, those guests!"

After speaking, Amira took Shao Xi and the others along the alley to drive the crowded sheep around to a slightly remote courtyard.

He stepped forward and knocked rhythmically on the somewhat worn wooden door.

The one who opened the door was a strong man with a big beard, who glanced at Ameira, and then looked at Shao Xi and the others behind him with a vigilant face, but did not speak.

Amira expertly pointed behind her and said to the bearded man, "These are the new guests I have brought in. ”

The bearded man remained silent, but leaned sideways into the courtyard, and Amera drove his flock into the courtyard with him.

After the strong man closed the door, he led a few people into a mud house without saying a word.

As soon as he entered the door, Shao Xi saw groups of locals in the house gathered around him, drinking wine and talking in a low voice.

Although some people talk and laugh, they always keep their voices down, as if they are afraid of attracting the attention of others.

Shao Xi couldn't help but scratch his head, how did this scene look a bit like the scene when a certain country implemented a ban on alcohol in 1920?

At that time, many people in a certain country also hid in this way to gather and drink, and at that time, the sale of moonshine liquor became one of the hottest businesses of the gang, how similar is the scene in front of you?

From this point of view, it should also be a good business to brew moonshine and sell moonshine in Saori, but this business is done with a head.

After a few people found a corner and sat down, the strong man brought mutton and Hu cakes, and also brought two cans of wine.

After putting it down, he stood with his hands down and did not leave.

Shao Xi glanced at Amira puzzled, and Amela hurriedly explained: "You have to pay first, you don't charge for mutton and cakes, but you need a silver bean for each jar of wine." ”

Since entering the Western Regions, Shao Xi has become familiar with the payment methods here, either bartering or exchanging gold and silver.

The large amount of silver and gold leaves is used, and the small amount is the use of silver beans and gold beans, which are about the size of mung beans, but they are only used when buying expensive goods, and it seems that the sake here is not cheap.

Shao Xi took out a bag, pinched two silver beans from it, and handed them to the strong man.

After the strong man took it, he still turned away without saying a word.

Shao Xi asked Amera by the way: "How much should you give you for those five sheep?" ”

"The guests looked at it, and I would be grateful if I could give a silver bean."

Amira stared at the bag in Shao Xi's hand with longing eyes.