Liang Xiao and others returned from a great victory and were warmly welcomed by the officials and people of Suye City.∽↗∽↗,

Creon went out of the city to welcome him ten miles away, and was attentive. He welcomed Liang Xiao and others into the city and had a feast for a feast. Meicai was the deputy king, Creon did not dare to neglect him. Although Ashana and Batu were from the Yuezhi family, they have now become distinguished guests. They walked into Suye City for the first time and entered the city guarding palace.

The mercenaries were not qualified enough. Apart from the eighteen masters, they could only sit outside the city guard. However, they were still in a good mood. This time they went to the battle with Liang Xiao. Although the last battle was hard, they made a fortune, which was enough to make them spend a while. In the past, they had to be wary of others after getting rich. Now everyone is in the same team. Without this worry, they can enjoy the pleasure brought by wealth.

Creon treats to guests, and Nie Yi and others are accompanying each other as usual. When they see Liang Xiao, they laugh so hard that they can't close their eyes, and they talk and laugh around Liang Xiao, and the atmosphere is warm.

Liang Xiao gave Guo Wenbin a wink. Guo Wenbin understood and invited Nie Yi aside. "Nie Weng, there is good news."

Nie Yi couldn't help laughing out loud. "There is good news?"

Guo Wenbin understood Nie Yi's mood. They supported Liang Xiao to recruit mercenaries to fight, not only defending Suye City, but also achieving a great victory at Yamaguchi. This is already great good news. In addition, is there any better news?

Guo Wenbin told Liang Xiao’s plan. Before he finished speaking, Nie Yi said in dismay: “Take it serious?”

Guo Wenbin had expected it and nodded repeatedly with a smile.

Nie Yi confirmed it again and again, and immediately became excited. He turned around twice, pointing his fingers. "This is a good idea." After thinking about it, he said again. "This is a good idea."

Guo Wenbin smiled. "Nie Weng, don't you regret doing this business?"

Nie Yi glanced at Guo Wenbin and couldn't help but feel excited. "Of course I don't regret it, haha, it's not just not regret it, it's just a big profit."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Nie Yi immediately invited several other partners and discussed at the city guard's office how to arrange this unprecedented trafficking activity. You said something and I said it enthusiastically. They were all experienced giant merchants and soon made a decision.

After the banquet, they did not disperse. They also came to the Nie family together, surrounded Liang Xiao, bowed together, and bowed to the end.

"Thank you, sir."

Liang Xiao quickly helped them up and said with a smile: "Reciting the rituals. This time I can win a small game. It is the result of your strong support. If you can repay you, I have no choice."

"You are polite, sir." Nie Yi said: "We discussed it for a while and felt that time was tight, so we must start preparing now."

Liang Xiao was very surprised. It was still winter, the weather was cold, the city was closed due to heavy snow, and the transportation was inconvenient. It would take at least a few months to wait for the snow to melt. I started preparing now, and it seemed a bit too urgent. With Nie Yi's personality, it seemed that he shouldn't be so frivolous.

"Sir. The cost of trafficking in thousands of miles is very high. Ordinary goods are not profitable and cannot make much money. Only trafficking with profitable treasures is profitable. Treasures are scarce, and they cannot be prepared in a short while..."

After listening to Nie Yi's explanation, Liang Xiao suddenly realized it and was a little disappointed. The cost of trafficking in thousands of miles was too high. Only luxuries with abundant profits could make money. For merchants, this is natural. But he has put so much effort into it. If he only traded luxury goods to satisfy the luxurious enjoyment of those powerful people, what's the point?

Of course you have to make money. But in addition to making money, you have to do something meaningful.

"Since that's the case, you should prepare as soon as possible. If I need to come forward, I will do my best. However, I have a request."

"Sir, please speak."

"You can find a way to help me collect some seeds from crops and bring them back. Collect some classics..." Liang Xiao listed some things that he thought were more meaningful, and Nie Yi wrote them down one by one. Although he did not sell gems and jade, he was devoted to collecting crop seeds and did not understand the classics very well, but Liang Xiao brought them such a huge profit, and they were willing to make some concessions to satisfy Liang Xiao's hopes as much as possible.

Finally, they agreed on the time for the caravan to set off. Nie Yi suggested that the caravan would set off before the snow was finished. Although the weather was cold at that time, the Huns were less active, which could reduce the risk of being robbed. Although there were mercenaries to protect them, so there was no danger of being robbed. Once the Huns were on the verge of attention, the danger should not be underestimated. If they were really robbed, they would suffer a lot, so they would rather endure more hardship and set off while the Huns were still in winter.

Liang Xiao agreed. King Hunxie lost more than 10,000 people, but it did not have much impact on the overall strength of the Huns. The grassland business road from Dayuan to Dahan is still full of risks. If such a big business is robbed by the Huns, wouldn’t he become the leader of the Huns’ transportation brigade?

He is unwilling to do such a stupid thing.

"You are ready and wait for me to inform you. I will see if I can coordinate with the Yuezhi people. If you can let the Yuezhi people escort you a while, maybe it can reduce the risk."

"Of course that's the best." Nie Yi and others were overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.

Wu Dan jumped off his horse, walked to a stone on the side of the road, sat cross-legged, covered his face with both hands, and his face was gloomy.

Yiwuer walked to the horse, held the horse's neck with one hand, pulled out the knife with the other, and looked at Wu Shan. Wu Shan reluctantly looked at the thin mount, lowered his head, and two tears overflowed from his fingers, falling onto the stone, and poured into a piece.

This is their last mount.

Because of a trace of inexplicable intuition, he escaped from the snowy night and escaped a catastrophe, but he was also in trouble. He lost all his baggage, and after eating the dry food he carried, they could only kill their mounts to satisfy their hunger.

This horse was the last one, and after eating, they had to trek on foot.

He didn't know how far he could go. When Yiwuer chased him out, he brought more than a dozen guards. Because of insufficient food, the dozen guards were all behind, and only the two of them were still persisting.

Yiwuer stabbed the knife into the horse's neck with force. The war horse neighed and fell to the ground. Blood gushed out. Yiwuer rushed over, put his mouth on the wound, and drank a few sips of horse's blood. The hot blood splattered his face, but he didn't wipe it, but laughed and was inexplicably excited.

"Master, come and taste it too."

"I'm not hungry." Wu Dan shook his head. Maybe he had eaten too much raw meat in the past two days, so he was very resentful of the smell of blood. Seeing Yiwuer's appearance, he also felt inexplicably anxious. Yiwuer's loyalty is safe, but he is not a caring good partner. He didn't understand Wu Dan's current mood at all.

Wu Shan misses the wizard.

Liang Xiao, Meicai and Ashana rushed to Guishan City together.

Mei Cai returned victoriously and was unanimously praised by the officials and people of Dayuan. The guards of each city offered a sumptuous banquet and praise. Mei Cai was full of energy and satisfied. Fortunately, he was an official for many years and was not so proud that he would not forget to share Liang Xiao and Asha's part if he had any good things. If there was any good thing, he would bring Liang Xiao and Asha's side together.

Along the way, there were cities providing food and accommodation, and they were welcomed and sent. Although their marching speed was as slow as turtles, it was very easy, just like a trip for ten thousand people. After walking for more than three months, they did not return to Guishan City until early April.

The King of Dayuan Wu Wild went out of the city to greet him.

There was another overwhelming social engagement, and every day was arranged full of banquets, which made Liang Xiao feel miserable.

Liang Xiao knew that the wine was not good, so he usually did not dare to drink too much. However, as an envoy, he represented the image of a great man and could not be rude and could only sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman. The banquet for more than ten days not only affected his stomach, but also seriously affected his practice. After only half a month in Guishan City, he felt like he was seriously ill.

Fortunately, the efforts were rewarded. Under his lead, Nie Yi and others raised a large number of valuable goods, full of nearly four hundred camels and more than three hundred horses, worth nearly 20,000 gold. If these goods could be transported safely to Chang'an, they would be worth at least 200,000 gold. With all the expenses, they could still earn 40,000 to 50,000 gold, and even if they were distributed to everyone, they would have 30,000 gold.

For Han merchants who have participated, this is a big business that has never been done before. Some people may not make so much money in their business in their lifetime. Two to three times the profit is enough to tempt them to take any risks.

Liang Xiao invited Batu and Ashana. According to the scheduled plan, after the war was over, Batu would go to Chang'an as a hostage to the Yuezhi. But now Liang Xiao does not plan to go back immediately, and his itinerary can only be delayed indefinitely.

Liang Xiao hoped that Batu could contact Aliuo and asked him to escort the caravan for a distance.

After hearing Liang Xiao’s thoughts, Batu smiled. “No one can do such a big thing except me.”

"You?" Liang Xiao didn't understand his intention.

"Yes." Batu glanced at Asha, and Asha was silent. Batu said, "Let me go with the caravan. Only in this way can my elder brother send someone to escort them. Otherwise, maybe it's not the turn of the Huns to rob them, and my elder brother will rob them first."

Liang Xiao was very surprised. Judging from what Batu meant, Aliusu was not a good person either.

"War, it takes a lot of money." Batu said with a smile: "My elder brother is very short of money."

Liang Xiao understood. Since the Queen of Yuezhi intends to pass the throne to Batu, of course, she will not support Aliusu without reservation. What's more, Aliusu's policy orientation is different from that of Queen of Yuezhi. Seeing such a huge amount of wealth, it is not very realistic to not be moved by Aliusu.

"Will the prince be in danger?"

"My elder brother is not that stupid yet. He won't let me die on his territory." Batu smiled, a little bitterly. "In his opinion, it may be in his best interest to me if I go to Chang'an and don't come back."

Liang Xiao sighed secretly. After spending several months with Batu, he could feel the sadness in Batu's heart at this moment. For the sake of the throne, brothers suspicious of each other, which is also the inherent sorrow of the royal family. For Aliusu, who was determined to become the King of Yuezhi and revitalize his ancestors' glory, he could sacrifice anything, but for Batu, who was not very enthusiastic about the throne, this was an unavoidable curse.

(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!