Just as the aftermath of Wu Dalang's shelling of the Otomo Giant Bear is not over, there is also an important thing happening on Kyushu Island.

The various forces on Kyushu Island have been uprooted by the powerful Ming army, and after the abolition of the Nine Kingdoms, the Ming Dynasty established nine counties under the East China Sea Governor's Office to govern.

Shen Wanwan, a merchant from Suzhou, fell in love with Hyuga Horse, and also came to the southern part of Kyushu Island to bring Hyuga Horse back to Daming, so as to make a good profit.

It's just that not only are there many more pirates in the waters of Kyushu Island, but there are also many bandits and robbers in the deep mountains and dense forests of Kyushu Island.

After Shen Million collected 100 Hyuga horses, he took his men to the wharf and sent the horses back to Jiangnan for sale by sea boat.

Riding on the back of the Hyuga horse, he also began to draw cakes and said: "As long as you follow me and work hard, I can take you to Daming in the future, and I can help you apply for the status of Daming nationals!" ”

The current Ming Dynasty is thriving, and it is also the only dynasty in the entire Oriental land that treats its people as people, and is attracting countless foreign personnel.

However, the Ming Dynasty has a clear ban on this, if the application is not approved by the relevant departments, then no one can go to live in the Ming Dynasty.

Even if Kyushu Island now belongs to the land of the Ming Dynasty, the people of Kyushu Island here cannot go to the Ming Dynasty freely, let alone live on the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"Thank you for the success of the family, we will work hard to serve the family!" Several Japanese samurai who were downcast in Japan immediately saw hope and solemnly expressed their attitude.

When the Japanese samurai, who had been silent, heard this, he earnestly asked, "Is this true? ”

His armor was worn out, with many signs of wear and repair bearing witness to its former glory and current decline. Although the long knife on his waist was a little old, it was still sharp, and there was a faint cold light circulating on the blade.

This samurai's name was Fujiwara, and he was the first samurai of the public in Hyuga Province.

Although his martial arts are outstanding, he was not valued by the Shimazu family because of his humble background, and he was only given some odd jobs.

With the Shimazu family being wiped out by the Ming army, he also lived a wandering life again, because he maintained his principles and bottom line, and finally fortunately picked up a life thanks to Shen Million's charity.

Shen Million met Fujiwara's gaze and smiled confidently: "I, a Ming businessman, walk the world with integrity, as long as a few of you work hard, how can I defend myself against rewarding you as a few Ming people?" ”

"Thank you, master!" Fujiwara believed in Shen Million's promise, and also solemnly stated.

The brows of the accompanying Daming people frowned slightly, and they swept this taciturn Japanese samurai with contempt, but they didn't understand why the old man wanted this Yimin to go to Daming to see the prosperity of Daming.

As the procession reached a narrow mountain pass, the silence of the night sky was broken by the sound of horses' hooves.

I saw a group of bandits suddenly appear, and then they killed them.

The leader turned out to be Shimazu Tadamasa, who was wearing a black cloak, wearing a fierce mask on his face, and brandishing a large knife in his hand, and rushed over with a roar.

"Damn bandits! Quick, alert for help! Shen Million saw the bandit appear, and ordered very calmly.

After the Ming Dynasty seized Kyushu Island, it also set up a lot of guards, not only to suppress the resistance forces on Kyushu Island, but also to ensure the business safety of Ming merchants.

"I don't need to call for help, I can clean them up alone!"

Fujiwara faced the charge of several retainers led by Shimazu Tadamasa, but he had already known that this so-called high-blooded retainer had a crotch pull, and he looked confident and authentic.

Shimazu Tadamasa was originally the guardian of Hyuga Country, and he controlled the life and death of the entire Hyuga Country, but now seeing that Fujiwara had become a lackey of the Ming merchants, he also said indignantly: "Arrogance! Today, the head of the family will clean the door himself, and you traitor will die! ”

Shimazu Tadamasa has been guided by a famous teacher since he was a child, and his offensive is surging like a sea of mountains, brandishing the war knife in his hand, and rushing towards Fujiwara with a fierce murderous aura.

Fujiwara opted for defense, appearing very calmly observing Shimazu's aggressive attacks, skilfully dodging all his attacks.

The battle between the two was extremely fierce, and the swords and shadows were intertwined, making a crisp sound of metal colliding.

Their figures are constantly changing, especially Shimazu Tadamasa's offensive is becoming more and more aggressive, every move is to want Fujiwara's life, and Fujiwara has almost died at the hands of Shimazu Tadamasa several times.

Burst!

Just when Shimazu Tadamasa wanted to slow down the offensive, Fujiwara grabbed Shimazu Tadamasa's flaw, a cold light flashed, and the Japanese katana in his hand instantly pierced Shimazu Tadamasa's chest.

This......

Shimazu Tadamasa's eyes widened as he looked at the knife that pierced his chest, his face full of unwillingness and consternation.

He shook his horse a few times, and finally fell to the ground, never to get up again, but his eyes were full of reluctance.

Kill!

In the face of Shimazu Tadamasa's few waste retainers wanting to escape, the Japanese low-level samurai recruited by Shen Million also killed them, and soon killed these people on the spot.

Thanks to the opening of the sea in the Ming Dynasty, the East China Sea Governor's Mansion was set up in the East China Sea, and now the Ming maritime merchants are also active in the East China Sea, and it is also an emerging group that cannot be ignored in the East China Sea.

They have the record of bombarding the One Piece Otomo Giant Bear, and the glory of killing the former Hinata Daimyo Shimari Ritsu Tadamasa, becoming one of the rulers of this land.

At the end of June, the sea breeze blew across the islands of the East China Sea, but at this time Liaodong was just as lively, and a new story seemed to be playing out there.

In Liaodong during the Ming Dynasty, Baipi Town was famous for its unique leather trade.

Situated on the northeast and north Naoli transportation arteries, the northeast is surrounded by lush forests and meandering rivers, and is rich in natural resources, especially rare furs, which have become the cornerstone of the town's prosperity.

With the continuous improvement of the quality of life of the people of the Ming Dynasty, everyone is no longer limited to cotton, and wants to wear a thick fur coat in winter.

Due to the continuous increase in the market demand for leather goods, the price of leather goods has become more and more considerable, which has thickened the profits of leather trade, and naturally caused more active commodity circulation.

"Where's the deerskin?"

"Do you have any tiger skins in your house?"

"Do you have white fox fur? The price guarantee keeps you satisfied! ”

……

A large number of mainland traders have traveled to Liaodong, planning to buy a batch of leather goods here and then take them to the capital or other prosperous areas to sell.

Originally, most of the merchants who went to Baipi Town were northern businessmen, but now Jiangnan's economy has made a qualitative leap, and many Jiangnan businessmen have come to purchase.

"The best Mongolian hunting bow!"

"An iron pot produced in Foshan!"

"The finest silk from Suzhou!"

……

Merchants from far and wide flock here, either on sturdy mules and horses, or in richly decorated carriages, laden with all kinds of goods.

Although the main thing was the leather trade, some shrewd merchants also came with goods, and those merchants from Liaodong or Northeast China who sold their furs were also among their potential customers.

"The best leather goods!"

"Mink, fox, bearskin, you name it!"

"A rare mink in a hundred years, don't miss it when you pass by!"

……

The streets of the town are lined with a variety of fur stalls, ranging from soft mink, ornate fox skins, and thick bear skins, to the hawkers of the furs.

The trading market is full of people, and the sound of bargaining comes and goes.

The merchants communicated in a variety of languages, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. Some savvy businessmen exchange market information with each other in addition to trading, so as to find new business opportunities.

Now the imperial court is focused on the economy, and now there are business opportunities everywhere.

"The price of Korean ginseng in North Korea is extremely low, so you can sell it back to China for profit!"

"The savage Jurchens need tea and salt, and they have good horses to exchange!"

"Haixi Nu is really emulating our Northeast development, and we need good seeds!"

……

The Ming merchants who gathered together were not only trading, but also exchanging their own business methods, and also exchanging their own business information.

In the past, information was relatively lagging behind, but with the increasing frequency of commercial activities, it also led to the rapid exchange of commercial information, which benefited many Ming businessmen.

In recent years, not only a Wu Dalang has benefited from business information, but thousands of small traders in the Ming Dynasty have benefited from these inconspicuous business information, thus evolving into a rich man.

Every June, the town of Whiteskin comes alive.

In addition to the busy businessmen, the residents of Baipi Town also added a lot of color to the feast.

They prepare food at home to entertain guests from afar, or perform various folk arts in the streets and alleys, adding a touch of culture to the trading season.

With its unique geographical location and abundant natural resources, this town has become a bright pearl in the Liaodong region of the Ming Dynasty, shining with the glory and glory of that era.

When night falls, the town of Whiteskin is still brightly lit. There were bursts of laughter and laughter in the restaurant, where merchants raised their glasses and celebrated the success of the transaction and the joy of harvest.

The fair lasted for three days, and on the first day alone, the trading volume exceeded 500,000 taels of silver dollars.

In fact, not only did they trade leather goods, but the southern merchants of the Ming Dynasty also brought silk and other things, while the merchants from the capital brought locks and even nylon fishing nets woven by nylon.

With the advent of nylon, it is a boon for the majority of hunters, and this artificial fiber is more flexible and tensile than natural fiber.

Even at night, the streets are still very lively, and they either walk in groups or alone, feeling the unique charm of Baipi Town in the night.

It's just that no one thought that a catastrophe had quietly come.

The night is like ink, and everything is silent.

He also led 10,000 iron horsemen to quietly cross a collapsed wall, pouring into the land of Liaodong like a torrent.

Since they successfully raided Xuanfu, they were also worried about the Ming crusade, not only prepared to deal with the Ming crusade, but also made the preliminary work of moving their troops north at any time.

On the contrary, the Ming direction did not take any other action except to block their economy.

The young Ming Emperor destroyed the Li Dynasty in the south, invaded Kyushu in the east, and restored the state in the north to swallow the sea and the three guards in the west, and now he has miraculously suffered this dumb loss.

Of course, after only three months, they found that they underestimated the lethality of the Ming economic blockade.

Because none of the Ming merchants and merchants from other regions dared to carry goods to the eastern part of Mongolia, their economic activities were directly interrupted, resulting in the scarcity of living materials for various tribes.

I didn't think there was any problem with cutting off economic exchanges with Daming before, but I was used to the days when I could exchange cattle and sheep for high-quality and cheap materials in Daming, but no one wanted to live a bitter life.

Not only did the ordinary tribal people have emotions, but also the nobles of the tribe were resentful and wanted to maintain friendly relations with the Ming Dynasty.

Originally, he also tried to induce Ming merchants to smuggle through high prices, but the Ming merchants who dared to take risks were arrested and killed before they could leave the customs, and they even hung their bodies in Liaodong City to warn the Ming merchants of the world.

They sent people to enter the Ming Dynasty in exchange for supplies, but as soon as they entered, they were discovered by the border people who were slaughtered by them, and then they were beaten to death.

At this point, there was no trading channel for the goods between the two places, and the military and civilians of Kyushu were like two mountains lying on the Great Wall.

After the trade channel was completely blocked, the prices in eastern Mongolia rose rocketingly, and a large number of tribal people lacked the source of living materials, so they knew the benefits of commercial trade with the Ming Dynasty.

It's just that it's too late, and it's not because the raid on the Xuan Mansion not only failed to bring him prestige, but even there were already voices against him within the faint house.

He knew that there was no turning back when he opened his bow, and now he firmly established his original idea to strengthen his strength by looting the supplies of the people in the Nine Border Regions, so as to achieve the goal of unifying Mongolia.

"Master, we only need to travel another thirty miles to the southeast to Baipi Town!" Liu Wan had already figured out the route in advance, and he looked very proud.

A flash of greed flashed in his eyes, and he waved his hand: "Let's march overnight, be sure to arrive at Baipi Town before dawn, and sweep away the goods in Baipi Town!" ”

Kill!

The Mongol cavalry who accompanied them had not had a good time recently, and now they entered the customs with them to supplement their lack of living supplies by looting.

For them, their entry into the land of Liaodong from the broken wall this time was not a robbery act of burning and looting, but a large-scale hunting operation of theirs, and those Ming soldiers and civilians were just their prey.

The 10,000 cavalry were all soldiers who were good at cavalry and archery, and their goal was very clear, and by the faint moonlight, they approached the Baipi Town in Liaodong. That town has attracted countless merchants, there is a lot of wealth, and there is everything they need.

The iron horses galloped, and the horses' hooves shattered the silence of the night, raising a cloud of dust.

His eyes flashed with greed and longing, and his mind was already imagining the mountains of goods in Whiteskin, and the panicked merchants who fled in all directions.

They were like a torrent of copper and iron, and after marching nearly thirty miles, they suddenly encountered a situation.

"What's going on?"

"When did there become a pass?"

"That'...... That's the heavy artillery of the Ming Dynasty! ”

……

The road that should have been unobstructed was built in the middle of the road on the hillside in front of me, and there was the heavy artillery of the Ming Dynasty at the head of the city, which caused the cavalry at the front to be dumbfounded.

"Not good!"

It was also because he saw the heavy artillery on the top of the city, and a deep chill instantly surged up from the soles of his shoes. (End of chapter)