"Brother Jiang, you are here!"
When Jiang Ni came to the pottery shop again, Ta Hei smiled and greeted him quickly: "I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
During these days, Jiang Ni has been running around in Jinyang, and he has not returned to Gaodu for a long time. Seeing the attentive face of Ta Hei, he smiled slightly: "The house is busy, and I missed the day of opening the kiln, and I still look at Ta Hei. Sorry brother..."
"Where is it! Brother Jiang is a busy person now. It is a blessing for me to think of brother me! Come and come, let's talk inside!" lead away.
For this kind of hospitality, Jiang Ni's mouth was humble, but he was not at all uncomfortable. Now his identity is different from the past. How many people are lining up to buy a box of Tibetan scriptures, and the stewards of high-profile families can talk to his peers, not to mention a mere merchant? Ta Hei can be so enthusiastic, I am afraid that it is also the matter of the master who has spread to the Huns. This group of hustlers likes Buddhism the most, how can they miss the things that flow from Liangfu
Respectfully put Jiang Ni on the main seat and served fresh buttermilk, Ta Hei rubbed his hands and smiled and said, "Brother Jiang is so serious! There are so many good things in Liang Mansion now, but you only take some rough porcelain and I, is it possible that I look down on this old man?"
Jiang Ni smiled: "This is serious. There are very few other things. Zhongdu's Sun Clan and Wai Huangyu Clan are still waiting behind. Where do I get the products from?"
The Sun family and the Yu family are both surnames in Bingzhou. How could Ta Hei not know that, the smiling face immediately became more flattering: "Hahaha~~ These high sects are just not easy to get along with. I don't dare to think about the Tibetan scriptures. But is there really no excess for the white porcelain in the house? The price is negotiable!"
These days, the Jinyang Dharma Conference has long been spread among the Xiongnu nobles, especially when King Zuo Xian bought a batch of Tibetan scripture papers, which made the name of "Buddha Son" a bit louder. Where can those nobles who fervently worship Buddhism in the big tent still be able to sit still? Even the rough porcelain collected by Ta Hei was rushing to buy it. Although the Xiongnu royal court had long since fallen into disrepair, the rewards of the court over the past dynasties were not much. How can these nobles who are sitting on the golden hills watch Bingzhou buy everything from the "Buddha" mansion
Holding the wooden bowl, Jiang Ni took a sip of the thick buttermilk, and said lightly, "White porcelain is a gift from heaven, where can it be burned casually? But ordinary porcelain, there are still some."
Ta Hei has been doing business for many years, and he is so obedient, he immediately laughed and said: "As long as it is the porcelain produced by Liang's house, I can take as much as I want! Rice, grain and horses are nothing!"
If you don't have white porcelain, you can make a lot of money by getting some rough porcelain. Now that the harvest of autumn grains is imminent, according to the price on the market, it is really not a loss! Not to mention, this surnamed Jiang only said that white porcelain is difficult to burn, but he did not say that it cannot be burned! As long as you have one or two pieces, you will earn back how much you spend!
Jiang Ni chuckled: "Now the house has shipped grain from Taiyuan, there is really no shortage of grain, and there are enough livestock. I am afraid that it will not be able to feed this winter."
The price of food in Shangdang is really not as good as in Taiyuan, not to mention the issue of livestock for the winter. After being stunned for a moment, Ta Hei coughed dryly: "It's okay to replace it with other money and goods. Brother Jiang, just speak!"
What he wanted was this sentence, Jiang Ni put down the wooden bowl: "Nowadays, business is not available, and some things are really inconvenient to buy and sell, such as cowhide, sheepskin, etc... I wonder if Brother Tahei can get some out?"
Ta Hei hesitated for a moment. For the Huns, these things really had as much as they wanted. But recently, the big account has made a move to strictly control the export of leather goods, which is not easy to get. However, no matter how strict the management is, as long as the amount is not very large, some should be able to be smuggled out. After thinking for a while, he finally gritted his teeth: "It's not impossible for leather, but I just can't take the risk of changing rough porcelain. If you can promise to add five pieces of white porcelain, I will inform the owner and give it to you. A convenient…”
"Five items are too many! Jinyang still can't supply it, how can I evenly distribute it to you!" Jiang Ni shook his head again and again.
"At least two! It can't be any lower!" Ta Hei insisted that it was too uneconomical to commit the ban just for the sake of coarse porcelain.
Seeing Ta Hei's resolute expression, Jiang Ni hesitated for a while, and finally sighed: "Forget it, let me think about it too."
Hearing Jiang Ni respond, Ta Hei couldn't help but be overjoyed: "It's good to have a brother! Come, come, drink another bowl of buttermilk..."
Seeing Ta Hei's elated appearance, Jiang Ni was also secretly relieved. Now the matter explained by the master is done, it depends on how much leather can be exchanged.
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"My lord, step on the bench and step carefully. This horse is gentle and won't run around when I lead it." Yi Yan stood in front of a tame mare and warned carefully.
Liang Feng just wanted to roll his eyes at him. The height of this horse is probably less than 1.2 meters, and it is not much different from a donkey, and it is far from the Arabian horses he rode in the club in his previous life. No matter how bad his health is, he can't be afraid of this!
It's a pity that Yiyan was guarding by the side. Liang Feng couldn't say anything. He could only listen to his orders. The saddle on the horse's back was made recently. It is completely different from the simple saddle bridle. It is an imitation of the bridge-type saddle of later generations. The two ends are raised high, and the middle is close to the horse's back. A lot of soft objects, just enough to fix the body. The stirrups below have also been replaced with iron ones, which are on both sides, so that you can place your feet firmly on them.
With the familiar saddle, Liang Feng moved his body slightly, feeling not bad, so he wanted to rush the horse, but Yi Yan had already stopped in front: "Master, sit tight first, and let me lead the horse around."
Having said that, his hand has already pulled the bridle, and the mare obediently followed his footsteps and walked slowly. Liang Feng looked at Yi Yan's back speechlessly. This kind of riding is not uncommon, but all of them have been addicted to riding big horses for children in the park. It is really terrible for him to walk so slowly.
However, it is unhappy and unhappy. It is normal for others to worry when I learn to ride a horse for the first time. Liang Feng had to endure silently, and Yi Yan took a walk.
After two laps, Yiyan let go of the bridle: "My lord, this saddle is very stable. You don't need to forcefully control the horse, just put your legs on the horse's belly slightly. Be careful not to pull the reins too tightly."
Finally, with a little freedom, Liang Feng's enthusiasm came up, and the horse slowly walked around the paddock with a light squeeze on the horse's belly. Although there are still some bumps, but I focus on the front and don't feel dizzy at all.
After walking around for a while, Liang Feng finally couldn't hold back any longer.
The horse was so obedient that when its ears moved, it immediately spread its hooves and ran around the paddock. The wind whistled in his ears, and Liang Feng felt refreshed, as if his long-sick body was about to gallop. Those annoyed and unhappy were left behind, only the horses were seated and the breeze was in their ears.
Soon, however, another sound of hoofs came over, and a tall horse straddled the mare's side. This is a good Wusun horse presented by Liu Xuan, with a height of 1.78 meters, slender and powerful hooves, and easily catches up with the mare's pace.
Yiyan's expression was a little nervous, and she was afraid of shocking the horse, so she whispered: "My lord, slowly pull up the reins and let the horse slow down. You are weak, and you can't stand running like this!"
Liang Feng was still a little unfinished, and said with a smile, "This horse is obedient and will be fine... Sigh!"
In just a few words, he suddenly found that the horse slowed down, from sprinting to jogging, and then stood still. It turned out that Yiyan controlled the horse and brought the mare to a stop. This riding is also a skill, and he stopped the horse he was riding without even pulling the reins.
"It doesn't seem like it will take much effort to ride a horse, but once you get up to speed, your waist and legs will be affected. My lord, you are exhausted, so it's better to slow down." There was almost a black mist on Yi Yan's face, and he looked anxious.
Seeing that this kid was so nervous, Liang Feng couldn't let his horse gallop any longer, but he slid away obediently. Yi Yan did not leave, and walked beside him, sometimes pointing out how to use his waist and legs, and sometimes saying a few words about the habits of horses, so that Liang Feng could understand the mount under him better.
After walking like this for half an hour, Yiyan turned over and dismounted: "My lord, it's time to rest."
Liang Feng really wanted to ride for a while, but after feeling the stiffness of his lumbar spine, he had to shake his head and prepare to dismount. Unexpectedly, if the riding time was too long, the leg on the stirrup suddenly softened and lost strength. His body lost his balance, and he was about to fall off his horse. A pair of hands wrapped around his waist, and when his body lightened, Liang Feng felt that he was standing on the ground.
Yi Yan had already caught the panicky mare, turned her head and said, "My lord, are you alright?"
Liang Feng really didn't expect that this bastard's body couldn't even handle a horse, so he could not help coughing: "Is this saddle good to use? Even I can drive a horse to gallop, and replacing it with cavalry can greatly increase the combat power. "
Yiyan knew that this was changing the subject, but he still nodded: "With new saddles and shoes, the cavalry can be doubled in size. But these will cost a lot of money, right?"
Liang Feng smiled and said, "I have already asked Jiang Ni to exchange cowhide and sheepskin with the Huns. Among the people sent by the magistrate Guo this time are bowsmiths and armorers. As long as there is enough leather, they can make them for you. A has made a saddle."
Cowhide can be used to make armor, and sheepskin can be used for heating and tailoring. These are important strategic materials, and they are quite difficult to find on the market today. According to Jiang Ni's report, it is very likely that the Wubu of the Xiongnu began to shrink the market and no longer sell these goods. Now that there is a severe drought, it is quite unfortunate in itself that trading is prohibited without the need to exchange leather for grain. It seems that he is not the only one who wants to reserve strategic materials.
Yi Yan was sharper than he thought, and frowned: "Master wants to make armor? Is there going to be a war?"
To deal with the surrounding mountain bandits, armor-piercing is still quite luxurious, but it is different to deal with the regular army. Unexpectedly, Yiyan's reaction was so quick, Liang Feng smiled: "You have to be prepared. You have to walk around the surrounding area more these days, draw the surrounding terrain, and use sand to make a sand table. Special attention should be paid to it. , those villages inhabited by the Huns."
Hearing this, Yi Yan still didn't understand. The lord is afraid that he will fight against the Huns! However, there are so many expensive goods in the Liang Mansion now. If the Huns really come to loot, it is really difficult to deal with. Immediately changing the enemy in his head to another image, Yi Yan frowned: "Don't worry, my lord, I will make a sand table as soon as possible!"
"And the barracks will also be moved out of the courtyard wall, and a new one will be rebuilt on the side of the mountain road, and the two nearby pavilions will also be included in the defense system. In the future, the number of soldiers will increase, and this small courtyard will not be able to be used."
Not only should there be barracks, but also horse farms and school grounds. Relying on the nearby mountains, a defense system should be established. The autumn harvest is coming soon, and the slack days after the autumn harvest are a good time to build fortifications.
Yi Yan nodded when he heard the words, and stretched out his hand to Liangfeng: "My lord, everything is up to me. I will not let those Huns disturb Liang's residence. You should go back and rest."
Looking at Yi Yan's extremely serious gray-blue eyes, Liang Feng smiled and put his hand on his arm.
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"King Zuo Xian..."
A voice sounded beside him, and Liu Xuan waved his hand: "The position of King Zuo Xian has been ceded to Yuan Hai, don't call me like that again."
The confidant was stunned for a moment, and quickly changed his words: "Reporting to Xiangguo, Huyanyou has been to Yecheng, and conveyed the intention of Xiangguo to King Zuo Xian. King Zuo Xian also wanted to make trouble, but the King of Chengdu did not allow him to leave Ye. City. Therefore, send your subordinates to come back quickly and inform the Prime Minister that Wanwang will govern the five divisions and wait for the opportunity!"
Unexpectedly, Sima Ying would actually prevent Liu Yuan and his son from returning. Liu Xuan replayed the case and cursed, "Sima Xiaoer!"
But this is helpless. Liu Yuan and his son Liu Cong both grew up in the Han region since childhood. They were called "Jin Xue", but they were actually protons, and they were the key to the court's rule over the five tribes of the Xiongnu in Bingzhou. Even if the official worships the champion general and the five military departments, it is impossible to leave Yecheng casually.
It's just that Sima Ying has become suspicious because she never imagined that everything was in place. Liu Yuan is the hope of the Xiongnu to restore the country, he is not like letting his son and nephew die in vain.
With a long sigh, Liu Xuan opened his mouth and said, "It's okay. After the harvest of the autumn grains is complete, let the leaders of the two northern and southern ministries come to see me. As long as the five ministries are united, sooner or later, there will be a chance for success!"
Now that the vigor of Jin has been exhausted, there are people everywhere who rise up to become kings. The five Xiongnu troops numbered 100,000, so why not take advantage of this opportunity and go out? He has lived in the Han family for more than a hundred years. If he does not take advantage of this opportunity, the Xiongnu royal family will probably be destroyed.
"Send someone to supervise the harvesting of grain and hoarding pasture. I'm afraid this winter will be difficult. We must preserve our combat power." Liu Xuan said again, "If anyone refuses to accept it, let him come to find me!"
Arrangements were made one by one to start the army, and there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. Before the report, someone rushed in: "Qi Xiangguo, the king of Chengdu and the king of Hejian joined forces to send troops, and a 300,000-strong army besieged Luoyang. !"
"What?!" Liu Xuan was surprised and delighted, and stood up, "Go and find out the news, this is a great opportunity!"
As long as the Sima family continued to kill each other, it would be a great opportunity from heaven!
The author has something to say: about the five works of the Xiongnu. The Huns here are all southern Xiongnu, who moved into Guannei as early as the Han Dynasty and settled in Bingzhou. Later, he was beaten by Boss Cao obediently. The nobles began to use Han surnames and became Han officials, and the common people also began to cultivate. They were standard subjects of the Central Plains Dynasty, and the degree of Sinicization was quite high. Just like Liu Xuan and Liu Yuan both studied under the Great Confucianism, Liu Cong also went to Taixue. If they change to a strong dynasty, they are likely to eventually be assimilated by the Han people and leave no trace. Unfortunately, unfortunately, they have encountered a group of prodigal sons from the Sima family.
However, Liu Yuan is also a wonderful person. Liu Xuan still wanted to restore the Xiongnu Empire. Liu Yuan directly said that he was the son and nephew of the Liu family and should inherit the legal system of the Han Dynasty. In the end, he founded the state as Han, and later changed it to the state of Zhao, which is the tenth state. Former Zhao of the Six Kingdoms. I don’t know if the Xiongnu Shanyu and the Han emperors knew about it, would they be dumbfounded