Chapter 27 The twenty-seventh quarter stationed in Pakistan

Southwest has been a situation of partial security since ancient times. During the Yu Dynasty (that is, during the reign of Shun) and the Xia Dynasty, the Ba Kingdom repeatedly intended to sweep the world.At that time, the Xia people rose up in Heluo and established their capital in Yangcheng (today's Dengfeng, Henan).The Lord of Ba knew that he was invincible, so he had no choice but to accept the enfeoffment of Daxia and became the overlord of the Southwest.During Taikang (the third monarch of the Xia Dynasty), the government of Daxia was in chaos, and Hou Yi replaced Xia as king, and the southwestern countries were about to move again.However, the plan of Ba State has not been successful yet and Shaokang has been restored to the country, and Da Xia is revived, so the Ba State once again dispelled the idea of ​​going east.

From Shaofu Kingdom to Sang Jiwang became the lord of Ba and was in charge of the southwestern leader, another three hundred years have passed since the southwestern situation was relatively safe. With his hands behind his back, Sang Yaowang looked at the "Mountains, Rivers and Sheji Map" on the wall, knowing that the world would be in turmoil again.The heroes of the Southwest have missed two opportunities. Whether they can take advantage of the chaos may be in the past few years. Sangji stood quietly behind his brother.This is a refined and elegant man, seeing him, one will think of Sang Gujun's future.

"I heard that someone from Central Plains is coming." "It's a caravan, and the merchant country has a poor caravan." "Hmph!" Sang Zhiwang looked back, maybe this face was very handsome twenty years ago, but these years, because of too much pressure and grief, it no longer has the ease and leisure of youth. . "Chengtang's power is expanding so fast. But isn't it too early to go to the southwest?" "Across Kunwu, it's not easy for Shang Guo to come here. This caravan may be just a spying move, but the minds of this chamber of commerce are not simple."

"Oh?" "Behind this caravan, there are dozens of business groups, large and small, mixed with dragons and snakes. From the border of Ba State to Mengtu (the capital of Ba State, now a certain district in Chongqing), twelve cities have passed, three Nineteen Towns. In recent years, the Pakistani people have not had a good impression of foreign caravans." Sang Zhiwang snorted and said, "This is the evil fruit planted by the Central Plains people themselves." "However," said Sanji, "this caravan is very popular. Everywhere it passes, it almost triggers a carnival in the whole city."

Sang Zhiwang frowned: "Maybe it's because the past two years have been boring." Sang Ji smiled: "This should be one of the reasons. The people outside Sichuan have not seen anyone outside of Sichuan for a long time since Jun Jun was a child." Sang looked at him and said, "Nonsense!" Sang Ji continued: "However, Youqiong is indeed very different from the previous caravans." "Oh?" "Everywhere they pass, in addition to the fair trade, there are also a group of people waiting to explain to the local merchants the way of doing business in the Shang Kingdom and the methods of planning in the Central Plains. They also send a group of people to explain the prices and customs of the Central Plains to the locals. The people I sent out happened to be listening to them explaining to the locals: Although bluestone is as cheap as sand in Ba, it is worth a hundred gold in Bodu, Yangcheng—and so on. Nowadays, the price of bluestone and other local products in the city has skyrocketed , It is said that there are even foolish people in the nearby countryside who come to sell them. There are even a group of local rich people who are busy expanding their houses, hoarding them intentionally, and even forming caravans.”

"What good does this do them?" Sang Yaowang asked, "What they can earn is nothing more than the price difference between the two places. The people in our country have no information, so logically, they should try their best to use the ignorance of the common people to lower the price." "That's why I say that this caravan is very different from the previous caravans. In addition to their own business, even the group of merchants who came with the caravan are also subject to restrictions, and the business is very fair. It is said that some The head of the poor station personally came forward to warn: If any merchant violates the three rules he set, he will no longer be allowed to follow the poor caravan."

Sang Zhiwang asked, "Which three chapters?" Sang Ji said: "No cheating, no stealing, no violation of local customs." Sang looked back at "The Map of Mountains and Rivers and Sheji" for a long time and said, "Who is the head of the stage? Is it Yi Zhisi?" "No, it's a young man called..." Sang Ji paused and said, "You can't break it." Sang Zhiwang suddenly turned around: "Is there Xin?" Sang Ji repeated slowly: "There is Xin, there is Xin, there is Xin, and there is Xin." Sang Zhiwang's eyes suddenly became hollow: "A person surnamed Youxin was able to come here from Youqiong alive. It seems that the situation outside Sichuan has indeed changed."

The two brothers looked at each other, and both saw the unwillingness to be lonely in each other's eyes. "I want to see him." Sang Ji said, "Just because his surname is Xin?" Sang looked at him and said, "It's also because I want to know if it's him who drove Xiao Jun back in a panic." "Now? Just go now?" Mi Ya jumped up and down excitedly. Youxin Bupo said, "Why are you so excited?" Mi Ya yelled: "Sang Jiwang invites you to the banquet, one of the Eight Great Fang Boss and the majestic overlord of the Southwest, Sang Jiwang invites you to the banquet."

Youxin Bupo smiled and said, "You are also the young city lord of Zhurong City, don't act like a country boy who has never seen the world." "You don't know!" Mi Ya said, "Ba Guosang's family has the best utensils in the world, but daddy refuses to help me - it took me a lot of effort to collect two second-class utensils. Pottery plate. It’s only the second class. It’s already the best pottery plate on my shelf. They must use first-class dishes and utensils for the feast of the king. Ah, I didn’t expect that I could do it so soon I have seen it. If I stay at home, I don’t know when I will see it.”

Youxin Bupo smiled and said, "So you didn't fall in love with Sang Zhiwang, but his kitchen!" Mi Ya shouted: "Of course, in such a big country, even if I wasn't invited, I would go in and have a look at the kitchen of the ruler." Youxin Bupo said: "Looking at you, I'm afraid it's not enough after reading it. Most likely I have to take advantage of it and 'borrow' a few." Miya scratched her head in embarrassment: "The utensils used by the Sang family are not willing to be sold out. If Sang Yaowang is willing to sell them, we can buy a few of them rightly, okay, brother Xin?"

Youxin Bupo said: "Come here! If you want to buy yourself, tell Sang Yaowang. If you want to touch the kitchen, you must wait for us to leave before you go. Don't let us eat half of the feast, but you are caught , let us show our shame on the spot." Luo Ling doesn't like to socialize, so he stays in the caravan. As soon as everyone entered Mengtu Palace, Youxin Bupo kept a close eye on Mi Ya, and saw that the door of the main hall was already in front of them, but found that Jiang Li had disappeared.There was a waiter from the Ba Kingdom leading the way, and Xin Bupo couldn't speak, so he looked at the Yiling Talisman.Yi Lingfu understood and smiled slightly, which meant: No matter what Jiang Li does, we don't need to worry about it. Jiang Li walked along a winding path. After entering Meng Tu Palace, he suddenly had a very strange feeling.When Xin Bupo didn't pay attention, he stepped into a fork and stepped on the path surrounded by grass and trees. What the hell is ahead?Why is there such a familiar smell?Why is this smell so attractive to him?Even he, who has always been cautious, couldn't help but leave the team to explore alone at that moment.The surroundings are calm and peaceful, with flowers and grass green everywhere, and birds singing faintly.But Jiang Li knew that there were traps every three to five steps on this path, and every trap had hidden murderous intentions.However, Jiang Li felt very familiar even with these organs that concealed murderous intentions—if he hadn't been sure that he had never been to Ba, he would almost have thought that these organs were set up by himself.Going forward, who will you meet? A Trollgrass sniffed Jiangli affectionately, obediently gave way, and Jiangli's eyes lit up: a clear pond, a mulberry tree beside the pond, and a meadow under the mulberry tree, sitting on the meadow was a woman in white clothes like snow. , with black hair like a cloud, a parrot landed on her hand, babbling. The woman in white turned her head, and seeing her delicate, butterfly-like temperament, Jiang Li immediately felt infinite pity. "Are you... Brother Ruomu's... Junior Brother?" Sang looked at him and said: "Xiao Wang heard that there is fairness in buying and selling, and the people of the country praised him very much. He also heard that the head of the stage ordered his subordinates to teach the people on the border of the small country the way of planning. Xiao Wang was grateful and puzzled. He has been doing it all the way. Is this a righteous thing?" Youxin Bupo said: "We are not doing righteousness, but making profit. On this way, we passed the southern border of Ge State, the border town of Kunwu, and passed through six countries, twelve cities, and thirty-nine towns. Among them, Shouhua, Zhurong, Mengtu is the largest. For example, Shouhua and Zhurong are prosperous merchants, and the flow of logistics and people is ever-changing. Although they are in the eastern and southern borders, they are connected with the Central Plains. Ba is rich in products, but it is located in the southwest, separated by mountains and rivers. If you don’t want to go out of Sichuan to trade in goods, and if the business is not active, the land will not be able to make the most of its benefits, and the people will not be able to get their wealth. If the merchants in the southwest can be made to know the benefits of the Central Plains, they will inevitably come out of Sichuan in groups, bustling and bustling, and come and go. The more prosperous the market, the more prosperous the market will be. The business route will be smoother because of the interests. In the future, it will be more convenient for our merchants to travel to the southwest. Therefore, I say that we are not doing a short-term righteousness, but seeking long-term benefits." Sang Yaowang nodded slightly, although he didn't speak, his expression was very appreciative. Yi Lingfu peeped at Sang Zhiwang: This Fang Bo, who is so powerful in the southwest, has no arrogance or power in his brows.But from those deep eyes, Yi Lingfu still sensed a kind of arrogance. Sang Ji also looked at the two young men in front of him: the combination of Xinbupo's Feiyang and Yilingfu's calmness gave people an invulnerable feeling.Sang Ji asked: "I heard from my servant that there is another Young Master Jiang Li." You Xin Bupo laughed aloud, not knowing what to say, Yi Lingfu interjected, "Our friend is very good at plants and trees. I just saw the beautiful plants and trees in Mengtu Palace. I'm afraid I lost my way because I left the team halfway." "Not good!" Sang Ji was slightly startled, hurriedly called the housekeeper, and ordered to search for it. Yi Lingfu asked, "Why is Marquis Sang surprised?" Sang Ji said: "The flowers and plants in Bifu are quite strange, don't offend the distinguished guests." Mi Ya smiled and said: "Don't worry, all the flowers, plants and trees in the world are related to my elder brother Jiang Li, so don't be afraid." "My name is Sang Guxiu." The woman in white smiled, as if she was very happy to see Jiang Li. Jiang Li couldn't help asking: "Do you know me, Senior Brother Ruomu? How do you know I'm his Junior Brother?" "When I didn't look back just now, I almost thought it was Brother Ruomu who came." Sang Guxiu said, "You are very similar to his aura. Although I have never seen you, I am sure that you are not his relatives. It's his fellow disciple." "Brother Ruomu knows me?" "Have you never seen him? Then I think he may not know." Sang Guxiu said, "But he told me that his master will definitely accept another disciple." "These..." Jiang Li pointed to the vegetation on the way, "Are these planted by Senior Brother Ruomu?" "Ok." "You, and my senior brother..." Sang Guxiu raised her head and looked at the lonely mulberry tree: "Since I was sensible, I have been waiting for this mulberry tree he planted for our sisters. At first, I waited for him with my sister, and then I waited for him. Gradually, I also longed to see him, and then my sister left, and I was left alone, waiting here every day... I always hope that one day, he will suddenly appear in front of me just like you just did behind……" Looking at her, Jiang Li suddenly felt sad.Because he faintly felt that what he had been looking forward to for countless days and nights would be a dream that could never become a reality. "Sister——" a familiar voice broke the silence between the two, and a refreshing young man ran over, holding a parrot in his hand: "Look, this parrot and yours... Hey! You, why are you here?" here?" Jiang Li was also slightly taken aback: "Sang Gu Jun!" Sang Gujun raised his eyebrows and was about to strike, but when he looked at Sang Guxiu who was sitting on the ground, even the murderous look on his face disappeared immediately. He held back his anger and said to Jiang Li in a gentle manner: "If it's a man, follow me outside to see Zhenzhang!" Jiang Li suddenly laughed, he should have guessed the relationship between the siblings a long time ago: such a similar appearance, such a similar name—maybe it is because of such a pitiful sister that Sang Gujun has such a temperament. Before Jiang Li answered Sang Gujun's words, he heard Sang Guxiu say, "Xiao Jun, why are you so rude? This is my sister's friend." Sang Gujun said: "Sister, don't be fooled by these outsiders! These people are ruthless and have no good things!" Sang Guxiu said: "How can you say such ugly things in front of me!" Sang Gujun didn't dare to argue, Sang Guxiu said again: "This is brother Ruomu's younger brother, I don't know what festivals you have had before, anyway, everyone just smile and forget it." Sang Gujun said: "What Ruomu? That old man who pretends to be young is still an older brother! His younger brother is not very good... Oh, sister, you, don't be angry." He stared at Jiang Li and said, and when he looked at Sang Guxiu again , I saw her trembling all over with anger, and she panicked immediately. "sister……" "You go, I don't want to see you." "Sister, I don't trust you when this kid is here." "Go away, I don't want to hear you talk!" Sang Gujun hesitated, but saw Sang Guxiu standing up: "Okay, if you don't go, I'll go!" He hurriedly said, "Okay! I'll go, I'll go." He stared at Jiang Li threateningly, and said angrily Leaving the small garden. Sang Guxiu forced a smile, and said to Jiang Li, "I'm really sorry, my brother is not sensible." Jiang Li said apologetically, "We had a big fight at Witch Peak, and innocently killed several of his subordinates, it was our fault." Sang Guxiu said: "Subordinates? You mean that the left attracts wealth and the right attracts them?" Jiang Li nodded abruptly.Sang Guxiu said: "They suffered serious injuries, but they all came back a few days ago." Jiang Li was pleasantly surprised: "Aren't they dead? No wonder I couldn't find anything among the rocks on Witch Peak. I thought it was Sang Gujun who took them away." Sang Guxiu smiled and said: "Xiaojun, in a moment of enthusiasm, did something stupid to monopolize Kawaguchi. Originally, my father was going to ask my second uncle to catch him back, but before the second uncle left, he was covered in injuries. He came back, looking really embarrassed. At that time, our family was guessing: who is so capable, so he met you." "I'm sorry," Jiang Li said, "We thought it was just a robber." Sang Guxiu smiled: "He did such a stupid thing, he deserves you to teach me a lesson, so that he knows that there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people in the world." Jiang Li said: "Actually, if it wasn't for my friends to intervene, I wouldn't be able to beat him by myself." "friend?" "Well," Jiang Li said, "I have a few very good friends..." Hearing what Mi Ya said, Sang Ji thought it was a child boasting, and soon the housekeeper hurried over to report: "It's not good! Young master, young master..." He said and glanced at Xin Bupo and the others. , Hesitantly said: "The young master ran out again!" Sang Ji said: "Run out and run out, why make such a fuss?!" The steward hesitated for a while, and finally said: "The young master was very angry and said that he was going to burn the poor..." Sang Zhiwang and Sang Ji glanced at each other, Mi Ya spoke quickly, and shouted: "What's the rule in your country? While inviting us to dinner, you want to burn our belongings at the same time!" Sang Zhiwang smiled, and Sang Ji hurriedly stood up and said, "Since you are a distinguished guest of Ba, the caravan should not make any mistakes in Mengtu. Let me go and have a look, and you can eat with peace of mind." and go. Yi Lingfu said: "When the evil caravan entered Sichuan, they met a hero who called himself Sang Gujun. I wonder if the king has heard of this man?" Sang Ji looked at him and said with a smile, "It's the child." Mi Ya was taken aback, "We ran to the robber's house." Before he could say the words, a mouthful of fat was stuffed into his mouth by the Yi Order Talisman. Yi Lingfu said: "The evil caravan is ignorant, and offended Young Master Sang at the foot of the Witch Peak." Sang Ji looked at him and said with a smile: "Children's messing around, don't take it seriously." While persuading them to drink, a maid came out from behind the scenes to salute everyone, Sang Yu stopped his glass and asked, "How is the little princess? Have you finished your meal?" The maid replied: "A distinguished guest came to the Little Fusang Garden today. The princess laughed several times. I haven't seen the princess in such a good mood for a long time." Sang Jiwang was overjoyed and said, "Which distinguished guest is it?" You Xin Bupo and Yi Lingfu looked at each other, and as expected, they heard the maid say: "It is a young master named Jiang Li. The princess also ordered: If you have young masters Xin, Young Master Yi, and Young Master Mi after the feast, please go to the little one. Let me tell you about the Fusang Garden." The maid was leading the way, and Mi Ya lowered her voice and said to You Xin Bupo: "It's not good! We have arrived at the enemy's house, and now we have to meet the enemy's sister. Who knows what trap the other party has set? Most likely, Brother Jiang Li has already fallen into them. hands!" Youxin Bupo smiled and said, "Don't mutter." Mi Ya said: "No, we'll split things up, and even if something happens, we won't let the other party catch it all!" Without waiting for Xin Bupo to answer, he yelled "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"The maid looked back at him in surprise, only to see Mi Ya covering her stomach and saying, "Stomach! My stomach hurts! Quick! Where is the convenient place?" The maid hurriedly pointed: "Go straight to the end, turn left, then turn right and you will see it." Seeing that Mi Ya disappeared, the maid asked Youxin Bupo and Yi Lingfu, "Are we waiting for Master Mi Ya here?" Youxin Bupo smiled and said, "I won't wait for him. I'm afraid he won't come back when the kitchen of Sang's house is emptied." The maid was puzzled: "The kitchen?" Youxin Bupo looked at Sang Guxiu with interest, his staring eyes were a bit impolite; Sang Guxiu also looked at Youxin Bupo with interest, but his tenderness was so enviable. You Xin Bupo sighed and said, "I finally know why Sang Gujun is like that. If I also have such a good sister, hehe, I will definitely be more sympathetic than him." Sang Guxiu smiled slightly and said, "Phoenix does not share the same branches as crows and sparrows. Jiang Li's friend is indeed very good." "Xiao Jun is back?" "He's back." Sang Ji said, "I trapped him in the chrysalis, and he won't be able to get out for a while. How many of them are there?" "Now at Xiu Nu." "Axiu! Why did you go there?" "Their laggard companion, Jiang Li, seems to have broken into the Little Fusang Garden. Anyway, I heard that Xiu Nu is very happy, as long as she is happy. Recently, her diet is getting less and less, which makes me more and more worried. " Sang Ji looked at the elder brother in front of him: he was no longer the Lord of Ba who intended to meddle in the Central Plains and rule the world, but just an old father who worried about his daughter.After Sang Yaowang came back to his senses, Sang Ji asked: "There are Xin Bupo and others, who should be Xiaojun's enemies at Witch Peak." "so what?" "It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong. After all, Xiaojun has suffered. This situation..." Sang Zhiwang said indifferently: "Let them solve the children's affairs by themselves." "Brother is right." Sang Ji said, "Also, there is one more thing. When I went out, I met a few people." "who?" "People from Xiadu." "What?" Sang Zhiwang's eyebrows were flying, his beard was furious, and his expression suddenly became sharp: Is this excitement or anger?