Chapter 266 Light three incense sticks for him
Hu Zongxian went out for a while and came back with a serious expression.
"What Altan said was true. The wolf pack was quite cunning. Altan's tribe tried several times but failed to surround and kill them."
Inside the tent, Xu Wei put down the wine gourd and said, "It seems that I have to go there."
Hey!
Hu Zongxian said angrily: "Most people here are skinny. If you are fat and white, be careful not to be dragged into the tent. Haha!" He suddenly laughed strangely and said: "There are many widows here."
"Old Hu, the thing I don't like about you is that you are always jealous of my handsome appearance."
Xu Wei burped and set off without even tidying up his clothes.
He walked out of the camp and saw people grazing on the right, so he staggered over.
The shepherd was a man in his thirties. When he saw Xu Wei coming, he said, "Ming people, stop."
Xu Wei stopped and asked, "But is there anything taboo?"
"The higher-ups have ordered that anyone who dares to get close to you will have his cattle and sheep confiscated." The shepherd's eyes were cunning, "But I'm just a poor shepherd."
Xu Wei smiled and said, "You want money? I can give it to you. But you have to know that everything you have belongs to your master."
"Then why did you come to see me?" The shepherd laughed. Xu Wei said, "The Ming Dynasty and the Altan tribe will soon start trading. The Altan tribe's goods are nothing more than cattle and sheep. At present, the wealthy merchants of the Ming Dynasty are gathering in the northwest. What they need most is shepherds. Do you know how much they can offer?"
Xu Wei held up a finger, and the shepherd asked, "One hundred coins?"
"Is the Altan tribe so poor that a hundred coins a month would be attractive?" Xu Wei sighed, "Poor people, it's a thousand coins.
But this money is not for nothing. Shepherds must follow the wealthy merchants out of the border to check the cattle and sheep. If they are not experienced enough and there are problems with the cattle and sheep they trade, the shepherds will pay the price..."
"I have been herding sheep since I was nine years old. I can tell whether a sheep or cattle is good or bad just by looking at it. One thousand coins, is that really that much?"
Xu Wei smiled and said, "My brother learned that I was coming to the Altan tribe, so he asked me to find some shepherds for him. Here! This is the advance payment."
A small piece of silver star was thrown over, and the shepherd caught it in a panic. He held the silver star up to look at it in the sun, took another bite, and then asked cunningly, "Aren't you afraid that I won't leave after taking the money?"
"This silver star is only worth three hundred coins, but the salary offered is one thousand coins per month. Do you think a wealthy merchant who can offer a thousand coins as a reward would care about three hundred coins?"
The wariness in the shepherd's eyes finally disappeared.
Xu Wei asked casually: "By the way, I was going to look for a few more shepherds, but they said there were wolves nearby..."
Before long, Xu Wei got the news he wanted.
"By the way, I suggest you hide the silver stars well." Xu Wei warned.
Everything the slaves on the grassland had belonged to their masters, from money to wives and children, everything, even their souls.
"I'll hide it where no one would expect it," said the shepherd.
"Gu Dao? It just came out with a fart." Xu Wei sighed.
The shepherd looked at him as if he had seen a ghost, "How do you know..."
"That's the only place on your body you can hide anything."
The shepherd came over and said with a smile: "Can the noble sir give me some advice? I am willing to give you two sheep."
Ha ha!
Xu Wei smiled and said, "Looking for a sheep."
The shepherd's eyes lit up, "I know."
Xu Wei left with a smile.
There were some scattered tents here. A woman stood outside the tent, staring at Xu Wei with warm eyes, "I have the best milk wine and the best milk here..."
The woman straightened her chest and tried her best to puff up her majestic body.
Xu Wei took a look and said, "It's a bit boring. I like small ones."
The woman spat at him and said, "A castrated ram has no right to say such things."
Xu Wei smiled and looked back. The shepherd had already driven the sheep away.
Jiang Qingzhi was extremely tired. When Xu Wei came in, Sun Chonglou was massaging his shoulders.
"Be gentle!" Jiang Qingzhi took a breath.
"Uncle."
Xu Wei came in and said, "The wolves are nearby."
"Purpose."
"When hunting, the wolves will surround the animals in large numbers, and those animals that escape the net will become delicious meals for the wolves."
Xu Wei sat down. "Now the wolves are starving, and the nearby herdsmen dare not leave the camp too far at night... Two people went missing the day before yesterday."
"understood."
Jiang Qingzhi closed his eyes.
"Comfortable."
When he finished the massage, Xu Wei was a little moved. "Shi Tou, give it to me."
"Okay!"
Sun Chonglou was a good man, he grabbed Xu Wei's arm and squeezed it.
"Ow!"
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "This is a massage."
There were shouting and cursing outside, and then the sound of horse hooves faded away.
Hu Zongxian opened the tent and came in. "A shepherd has scattered his flock of sheep, and they are all over the mountains and plains. His master is chasing him and swears to throw him to the wolves."
"His master will find the flock first." Xu Wei closed his eyes, feeling the feeling of his muscles being kneaded.
"You have killed another man." Hu Zongxian said, "His master sent two followers to look for the shepherd."
"Many people saw me going to talk to him before. If he had gone back and lied, saying that I came to ask about the wolf pack, then when the hunt started, he could have taken the opportunity to escape. But this guy wants to throw us out to take the blame for him..." Xu Wei was not angry, but laughed happily.
"Uncle." Sun Bu Tong came in. "The shepherd's master came and said that we tricked his slaves into running away, and he wants us to compensate him for his sheep."
"It's your fault." Hu Zongxian said.
Xu Wei went out for a while and came back soon.
"What did you say to him?" Hu Zongxian asked.
"I told him that the shepherd had asked me if I wanted a piece of bezoar. I bargained with him and gave him a thousand coins to buy the bezoar."
Xu Wei sat down. "He was very grateful and said he would send the best leg of lamb later."
The Altan tribe was short of money. How short was it? Once copper coins appeared on the market, they would be exchanged for them.
One thousand coins can chase the shepherd to the outskirts of Datong city.
Xu Wei had no awareness of killing a shepherd, and was discussing with Sun Chonglou which part of the mutton was the fattest...
They are a bunch of monsters!
Jiang Qingzhi walked out of the tent and saw Jineng from afar.
"Long Wilbur, the hunt is about to begin. When can you wipe out the wolves?" Jinen asked.
"Two or three days!"
"Really?" Jinen said with a smile, "Is there a specific time?"
"Twenty-four hours."
"Okay! It's a deal."
Ji Neng took out the documents like magic, and his followers magically took out the four treasures of the study.
The document format is fixed, except for the time, which is blank.
"Twenty-four hours." Jinen finished filling it out. "Please sign your name, Chief Wilbur."
Jiang Qingzhi took the brush and saw Altan Khan's signature and seal at the end. He smiled and signed his name readily.
"I am waiting for good news." Each person will receive a copy of the document, and no one will be cheated.
Jiang Qingzhi came back and handed the document to Hu Zongxian.
"Twenty-four hours." Hu Zongxian said, "Very tight."
"That's enough."
Jiang Qingzhi asked someone to buy more than ten sheep at a very cheap price. Tuotuo and Ji Neng were drinking together.
The two of them never mentioned their conflicts and joined hands to fight the enemy for the first time.
"He is trying to use the flock of sheep to lure out the wolves."
Jinen said.
But not long after, someone came to report that the sheep had been slaughtered and that Chief Wilbur had roasted them himself.
"Tsk!"
Tuotuo took a sip of wine and asked, "Then what did he use to lure the wolves?"
……
"people!"
Jiang Qingzhi was eating roasted lamb legs. "A wolf that has eaten human flesh will become addicted to it and will be tempted by human-shaped things."
"But there are too many people, the wolves dare not come." Hu Zongxian said.
"But I don't need too many people." Jiang Qingzhi said, "Go tell Jineng that I need a guide."
After hearing the news, Jineng smiled and said, "Give it to him."
A guard came later.
"It was this man who led the Ming troops into Jue Valley." Jineng introduced, and then a man who looked very capable came in.
"This man is familiar with the movements of the wolves. Last time, he led the wolves behind the Ming army..." Jineng said, "If Jiang Qingzhi sends out too many troops..."
The capable man said: "The wolves will be afraid and dare not approach."
"Then at most thirty people." Tuotuo said.
"Thirty people, the rest are on the periphery." Jineng said: "The last time the wolf pack surrounded and killed the Ming army, more than ten wild wolves were waiting outside the valley, damn, they were like scouts..."
"So tell Jiang Qingzhi that his men should stay away."
"What does human flesh taste like?" Jinen suddenly asked.
"You ask me, who should I ask?" Tuotuo said with a smile, "The only way is to ask the wolves."
"Hahahaha!"
Amidst laughter, the capable man and the guards gathered together to discuss.
"I will keep an eye on the movements of the Ming army. If they send out a small number of people, then you can help them lure the wolves over."
"I need some help."
"I will give you fifty men. They will support you. They have the best horses and the best archers. They can ensure that you can escape the wolves."
"it is good!"
……
The next morning, after Jiang Qingzhi had breakfast, the guide arrived.
"The wolves are used to hunting in one place. They have enjoyed human flesh in the Absolute Valley, so they will definitely miss that place..."
The guide said: "Don't send too many people, otherwise the wolves won't be fooled."
"Thirty people." Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "I'll go too."
The guide's eyes instantly sparkled, "Okay."
The news was passed on to Jineng and Tuotuo.
"Thirty people, Jiang Qingzhi will go too." Tuotuo's breathing tightened for a moment, "If Jiang Qingzhi dies here, Emperor Ming..."
"He died in a pack of wolves." Jineng picked up the document. "This is a document signed by him personally. He has no regrets whether he died or not!"
After hearing the news, Altan said calmly: "Light three incense sticks for him."
……
Jiang Qingzhi set off with his men, with a guide and several guards walking in front.
At noon, they approached the Absolute Valley.
"This mountain range is very dangerous." The guide pointed to the half-mountain hanging in the air and said, "This was the case ten years ago. Many people said it would collapse sooner or later, but to this day, it still looks like this."
There are many traces of offerings at the foot of the suspended mountain.
“They say this is a place where gods practice.” The guide laughed.
"Really?" Jiang Qingzhi also laughed.
In this place where the gods practice, there are some holes, which are sealed with mud from the outside.
Outside the hole, there are some thin things extending upwards...
"The wolves are coming."
Someone shouted outside.
According to the plan, the wolves should arrive in an hour.
"You guys!" Jiang Qingzhi was furious, "This is a trap!"
The guide and several guards rushed forward.
There is a fork in the road on the right ahead. It is small but wide enough for one person to pass through.
Dozens of cavalrymen were drawing their bows and arrows at the other end.
Their mission was to block the only passage, just like they did that day... The more than 20 desperate Ming soldiers had no choice but to rush into the valley and wait for the arrival of the wolves.
Outside, the wolves were rushing towards Jue Valley.
Hundreds of wild wolves were running wildly with astonishing momentum.
Not far away, Tuotuo and Jineng stood together. Tuotuo said, "Jiang Qingzhi will definitely die."
Jineng said: "The spread of news is more effective than any victory report."
"Yes! Those tribes that are dissatisfied with the Khan will also be happy. This will be of great help in rallying people's hearts."
……
Jiang Qingzhi led his men on horseback and rushed into the valley.
"That's it, exactly the same as that day!"
At the end of the trail, the guide was smiling very proudly.
"The wolves are coming."
Hundreds of wild wolves rushed into the valley.
"Let's go." The guide turned around.
He suddenly stopped and said, "I seem to smell something..."
At the top of the mountain, Sun Chonglou threw away the fire medium and ran away as the young master instructed.
——Boy, run as fast as you can!
He ran madly.
"Boom boom boom..."
There were continuous huge explosions behind me.
The suspended mountain shook and suddenly collapsed.
The wolves that were running wildly stopped, and the leader looked up at the collapsed mountain and let out a wail.
Outside the trail, more than fifty of the best archers, along with the guide and others, looked up at the collapsed mountain...
"Help!"
……
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(End of this chapter)
