Facing Kong Ming's question, Duan Yuanyi replied simply: "Master Kong doesn't know something. The border between our Izumo County and Shazhou stretches for thousands of miles, and it has been frequently intruded by sand pirates since ancient times. Those sand bandits from Shazhou cannot be educated, have no business in production, and are barbaric in nature, cruel and easy to kill. They purely make a living by robbing. Although these sand bandits are a headache, all the sand bandits in the past were A piece of scattered sand, fighting on their own, can be called thieves, but they are not enemies. But this time the situation is different. I don’t know how those sand thieves changed their temper and became organized. Now they are not I don’t know how many sand pirates joined together and lined up on the border, as if they were going to fight a regular battle with our country. Moreover, after these sand pirates became organized, they changed their normal behavior and became extremely Paying attention to intelligence work, after the border line was blocked, it was impossible to report back through any channels what was going on in Shazhou. With the enemy's situation unknown and the enemy unprecedentedly powerful, although our Yunxia City is still some distance away from the front line, But we have to be vigilant and implement a curfew just in case.”
Kong Ming nodded and said: "I see. However, I have heard that the Yunxia City Chamber of Commerce Alliance has a lot of connections and can carry out trade between Shazhou and our Liangzhou. But the current situation is special, and there is nothing the Chamber of Commerce Alliance can do. ?”
Duan Yuanyi sighed and said: "The situation in Shazhou has changed now, and the Chamber of Commerce Alliance is also in a state of distress, because they have three large-scale caravans trapped in Shazhou, and no news has come back, and I don't know how. That’s it. If there is a military disaster, what role can the power of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance play in the face of war?"
Regarding Duan Yuanyi's statement, Kong Ming was quite unconvinced, because with the war, it was the time when those powerful merchants made a lot of money from the war. Since the Chamber of Commerce Alliance was able to monopolize the business on the border before the war, even after the war broke out , they will not be completely helpless. Maybe it is the Chamber of Commerce Alliance that really hopes the war will start soon!
Duan Yuanyi is definitely not a short-sighted person who can act as the head of the city, and he cannot understand the truth behind it. But what does he mean by saying this in front of Kong Ming
Is it a cover for the Chamber of Commerce Alliance? Or are you playing hard to get, deliberately trying to draw Kong Ming's attention to the Chamber of Commerce Alliance
If Duan Yuanyi sees that Kong Ming is young and thinks that Kong Ming is easier to fool, then he is totally wrong. And Kong Ming didn't mind putting on an "old treacherous and cunning" look in front of Duan Yuanyi, and deliberately said with a "bitter" face: "So, it's really an unlucky time for me. This war is in chaos, God knows if it will happen." What disaster happened? Moreover, all the five hundred households I have are outside the city. If there is a war, I don’t know how to arrange them. I won’t just get the title, and the fiefdom will be turned into white land due to the war, and the food will be destroyed. Is it going to be gone as well?"
Duan Yuanyi laughed and said: "Master Kong, please rest assured. No matter whether the war will spread to our Yunxia City, the safety of farmers outside the city can still be guaranteed. Commander He has set aside an area in the city specifically for refugees to take refuge." If those sand bandits really want to invade our Yunxia City, farmers outside the city can be temporarily resettled in the city. As long as Yunxia City is not destroyed, there will naturally be opportunities to build homes again in the future!"
Kong Ming smiled and said: "I see, then I feel more at ease. I heard that Commander He was born in the border army and must have rich experience in fighting against sand bandits. With him leading the army to protect Yunxia City, it should be impregnable." Got it!"
Duan Yuanyi smiled "hehe" and said: "I am the patron saint of Yunxia City, who is more than just a commander? You must know that there is a powerful Yunxia Sect in Yunxia City. As long as a few elders of the Yunxia Sect can If we take action at the critical moment, we will definitely be able to repel the powerful enemy from Shazhou!"
Kong Ming nodded and said: "I have heard of the name of the Yunxia Sect. It is said that the military disaster more than two hundred years ago was caused by an extremely powerful sand bandit breaking through the frontline blockade and killing Yunxia City. If it weren't for Lord 'Renjun' sacrificed his life to be benevolent and burned himself to keep the sand bandits out of the city gate, buying time for the rescue team. Yunxia City was already in danger. It is said that Lord 'Renjun' was the first to arrive after he burned the fire. The one who came to the aid was none other than an expert from the Yunxia Sect! Speaking of which, Master Renjun and the Yunxia Sect also have a joint friendship!"
Duan Yuanyi shook his head and said calmly: "Master Kong didn't know something. At that time, my ancestor was just an ordinary student and had no contact with the masters of Yunxia Sect. But in that battle, it was indeed the masters of Yunxia Sect who took the lead. He arrived and blocked the sand bandits from the city gate after my ancestor. The current head of the Yunxia Sect, Master Yun Ya, had participated in that battle, and even a few bones of my ancestor, Master Yunya was also rescued from the fire. Looking back, my Duan family has always been grateful to the masters of the Yunxia Sect for their high righteousness, but the Yunxia Sect has never been very involved in worldly affairs, which also makes my Duan family not have many descendants. It’s an opportunity to meet an expert from the Yunxia Sect.”
I don’t know whether what Duan Yuanyi said is true or not, let alone whether the relationship between the Duan family and the Yunxia Sect is good or bad. However, although this Duan Yuanyi always meant something, he also pointed out to Kong Ming which groups of people were the most powerful in Yunxia City. If he is a bastard character with little strength, what qualifications does he have to appear in Duan Yuanyi's mouth
Judging from Duan Yuanyi's words and deeds, he should be a man of smooth nature and good at accidents. It is no wonder that he can temporarily perform the duties of the head of the city on behalf of the head of the Duan family, and his attitude also shows that no matter how many forces exist in Yunxia City, Their Duan family's status is the most unique, and all forces will choose to be friends with them instead of foolishly becoming their enemies!
If anyone is stupid enough to make an enemy of the Duan family, he or she will be against the entire Yunxia City, and will be labeled as a villain in the minds of the world's scholars!
Kong Ming naturally would not make such a mistake. After chatting with Duan Yuanyi for a few words, he proposed to pay homage to the tomb of "Renjun" to express his admiration for this sage.
Duan Yuanyi naturally would not refuse. After arranging the worship services according to ancient rituals, he and Kong Ming paid tribute to the "Renjun" together, and then politely sent Kong Ming and his party out of Duan's house.
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