Sun Cexin was no more than the guard of the Shanshan Palace. When Liu Xin entered the palace for a banquet. He let his Feihu guards take over the entire palace. The matter of connecting to the newspaper is also more and more to be taken care of. I heard Tubro begs to see you. Liu Xin smiled and said, "Xuan."
Tubro was the first Western Region businessman Liu Xin came into contact with. He was on the verge of bankruptcy. Even the shop left by his father was subletted out. If it weren't for Liu Xin, he bought all of his Daqin weapons and armors. He also provided him with high-quality silk and porcelain. He will never survive today.
Once in the hall. Tubro made a big gift. Then he walked to Liu Xin. He bowed and said: "His Majesty the Emperor. Xiaomin heard that you have come to Shanshan again. I am overjoyed. I came to see you. Xiaomin wishes your Majesty everlasting prosperity. Longevity."
Merchants always have more news channels than ordinary people. Even Tubro had heard about Liu Xin proclaiming himself emperor in Chang'an. But businessmen always like to bloom with lotus flowers. Turn the bad into good. The dead are said to be alive. therefore. Blessings for Tuburo. Liu Xin didn't take it seriously. Just laugh it off. Said: "Haha. It's Tuburo. It's been a long time. Business is good."
Speaking of own business. Tuburo's face suddenly showed a strange look. He said proudly: "Thank you, your majesty, Hongfu. Xiaomin is now gaining gold."
The Han people pay attention to not revealing their wealth. But Hu Ren can't wait for others to think he is the richest man in the world. This is the cultural difference. Liu Xin didn't think it was so strange. but. Liu Xin didn't think that Tubro was here either. Just to say a few words of blessing to myself. There must be another picture. Can't help but smile: "Since it is my blessing that made you rich. Then how do you plan to thank me."
Tuburo said solemnly: "Your Majesty the Emperor. Xiaomin is here. There are a few gifts to give to your Majesty. See you, your Majesty. I will like it."
Liu Xin saw Tuburo empty-handed. Asked with a smile: "Where is your gift."
Tubur spread his hands. Said: "Xiaomin heard that your Majesty has arrived in Muni City. He was worried that he would not be able to meet his Majesty. So he hurried over. The gift arrived afterwards."
Because Tubro has entered the palace. It is impossible to have the opportunity to deliver the message. If he didn't prepare a gift. It will be revealed soon. So Tubro can't lie on this matter.
indeed. Tubro's statement is indeed true. This year. His business is getting bigger and bigger. Not only in the mud. And also opened their own shops in Wujicheng and Maoling. In addition to these shops. He also runs a merchant's business. months ago. He made a special trip to Daqin. Only returned to the mud yesterday. He was still handling the goods shipped back from Daqin in the shop just now. I heard that Liu Xin had been in the mud. This hurried to see you.
Liu Xin thought that Tuburo was just talking casually. Unexpectedly, he actually prepared a gift. Can't help but have some surprises. suddenly. A guard came to report again outside the door. Said it was the domestic slave of the Western Region merchant who came just now. Also brought gifts. Liu Xin is also not hypocritical. Waved. Ask them to present their gifts.
Several strong Huren men came in carrying four big boxes. These people are all newly bought slaves of Tubro. It's also the dude under his hand.
Tubu graciously opened the first box. Said: "Your Majesty, please take a look. These are rare jewels in the world. All of them are dedicated to your Majesty by Xiaomin."
The lid is open. The hall is full of jewels. Liu Xin took a closer look. There are no gold or silver ornaments inside. All kinds of gems and pearls. There are sapphire, ruby, turquoise, cat's eye, agate. Return the pearls as big as pigeon eggs. The most rare thing is. There are actually two fist-sized Ye Mingzhu and dozens of diamonds of different sizes. Diamonds are very hard. It is impossible to perform cutting with the level of craftsmanship of this age. These diamonds remain in the condition they had just been mined. But still can't hide their magnificent light.
It was in the Grand Master's Mansion in Chang'an City. Liu Xin has seen too many jewelry. Although the jewels sent by Tuburo are invaluable. Liu Xin was not surprised. Instead, he pointed to the other three boxes and asked, "What's inside."
Dahan is one of the greatest empires in the world. As the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Liu Xin hasn't seen anything. and so. Liu Xin's performance did not surprise Tuburo. He pretended to be mysterious and said: "Xiaomin dare to bet. Your Majesty will like the things in it. Don't believe it. Your Majesty will find out when you open it."
Liu Xin waved. The two guards stepped forward and opened the second box. The inside of the box is swarthy. It is a pair of armor. The third and fourth boxes were also opened in sequence. There are heavy swords and broad axes inside. There are also several crossbows.
Tubro smiled and said: "Your Majesty. This is the latest weapon and armor of the Daqin Army that Xiaomin brought back. Your Majesty is still satisfied."
Liu Xin nodded. Asked: "You have gone to Daqin."
Tubro replied: "Xiaomin just came back from Daqin yesterday."
This Tuburo is very careful. Last year, Liu Xin bought all the Daqin weapons and armors in his shop. I also want to buy Daqin slaves in the human market. He knew that Liu Xin attached great importance to the news from Daqin. So after the business has gradually stabilized. He went to Daqin himself. Bring back these latest weapons and armors from Daqin.
Liu Xin knows. Merchants make great profits. Tubro is no exception. He tried his best to please himself. It's definitely not really to express gratitude. Can't help but smile: "Let's talk. What reward do you want."
Tuburo waved his hand. Said: "Your Majesty. Xiaomin has other gifts."
While talking. Another domestic slave came in. Holding an iron chain in his hand. A young blond woman was tied to the end of the chain.
Tubro explained: "Your Majesty. These twelve people are all female slaves of Da Qin. They were originally from aristocrats. They were sold as slaves for various reasons. Didn't your Majesty want to know Da Qin's situation? Just ask them. ."
Liu Xin was not surprised that these nobles became slaves. This situation often happens in Dahan. There are many maids and servants in the palace who were originally members of the noble family. Don’t you also become slaves now? but. For Daqin women, how many inside stories can be known about the Daqin Empire. Liu Xin is not sure. Of course, Tuburo's kindness will not be swept away. He waved his hand. Let the guards step forward and take the chain. Lead the twelve women down.
suddenly. There was a noise outside the palace. Tubro said: "Your Majesty. It must be Xiaomin's gift that they stopped outside."
"What gift will be blocked outside." Liu Xin felt a little strange. Said. "Come on. Let them in."
Just listen to a dull rumbling sound. Push two cars outside. There are two iron cages on the car. The iron cage is made of iron bars as thick as a child's arm. There is a humanoid animal inside each.
Liu Xin took a step closer. It smelled foul odors. Can not help frowning. But he knows. Tubro wouldn't give him these two things for no reason. Then take a closer look at it patiently. What kind of humanoid is this? There are clearly two women.
It was different from the team of female slaves who only used a few poor rags to cover their shame. Both women were wrapped in an ankle-length cloth robe. It's just that the cloth robe is already dirty. Can't see the original color. Both women have long blonde hair. The face is covered with dirt. But a pair of azure blue eyes is quite energetic. Presumably along the way. They ate, drank and slept in this iron cage. That's why it emits a disgusting stench.
Liu Xin saw that these two women must have been abused and tortured a lot. Although he has long been accustomed to the distinction between people of inferiority and inferiority. But he doesn't like bullying women. Suddenly became unhappy. Said: "Tubro. What do you mean by that."
Tubro noticed Liu Xin's tone of voice. He hurriedly said: "Didn't your Majesty always want to know the situation of Da Qin. I don't know if your Majesty has ever heard of gladiators."
Gladiator of ancient Rome. Of course Liu Xin had heard of it. I heard Tubro ask about this. He couldn't help but glanced at the two women in the iron cage. Watch them huddled in one corner. The body seems abnormally weak. It doesn't look like a gladiator. And in Liu Xin's impression. Gladiators should be strong men. How could it be a woman.
Liu Xin looked down and thought for a moment. Said: "I have heard. The nobles of the Great Qin Empire built a huge colosseum in their capital city. There were many beasts such as lions, tigers, and leopards. Then some slaves or prisoners of war were allowed to fight with these beasts. The nobles sat in the high stands and admired the bloody scenes. It was fun. But what does the gladiator have to do with these two women."
In the past, Tuburo had sold some commodities from Daqin. But either it was overturned from the hands of other Daqin merchants. Either it was the backlog of his father's purchase that year. He has never been to Daqin himself. This is the first time he has traveled to Daqin.
Don't think Tubro is just a businessman. But in the Great Qin Empire. The status of merchants is not low. And Tuburo also brought a lot of silk and porcelain this time. Since the Silk Road was broken. The price of silk in Daqin soared. Even so. It's hard to buy with money. and so. When Tubro appeared in Rome with these silks. He was immediately introduced as a guest by those nobles. Not only silk. The porcelain he brought was even more admired by the Daqin nobles. The price is dozens of times higher than that of gold.
Tuburo not only made a lot of money on this trip to the Great Qin Dynasty. And fortunately to be invited to enter the Colosseum in Rome. Watched a bloody gladiator performance.
Not everyone can enter the Colosseum. Even the civilians of Rome are not allowed to go in and watch every game. Businessmen from other places are even less qualified. Tubro was about to brag about what he saw and heard in front of everyone. I didn't expect Liu Xin to know about this. Could not help being disappointed.