[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 167 [English]

Chapter 162 Mutual Market

The dark blue sky spread across Shen Zechuan’s back. He raised his arm and took off his cloak, revealing the jade beads in his right ear.The sleeves slid down and were lined with snow-white sleeves. He was like a white bird resting in this quiet world, instantly occupying Xiao Chiye’s eyes.

Xiao Chiye didn’t blink. He watched Shen Zechuan take a few steps down the slope, and subconsciously opened his arms. Shen Zechuan rushed back half a step, took the white bird into his arms, and hugged him tightly.

The river was so fast that it crashed into two people’s legs.

“It scared me to death,” Xiao Chiye recovered from his shock, lifted Shen Zechuan up suddenly, raised his head and laughed, “Falling from the sky!”

Shen Zechuan breathed slightly and said, “I’m here for inspection.”

Xiao Chiye raised his hand and touched Shen Zechuan’s cheek, then covered the back of Shen Zechuan’s head, pushed him down and kissed him.The twilight is closing, and between the lips and teeth of the two people is the dim light of the mountains and rivers.Shen Zechuan moved his palms up, clamped Xiao Chiye’s cheeks, and responded enthusiastically.

The ripples on the river disappeared, and the darkness that followed blurred the boundary between heaven and earth. They were so close together, and their thick thoughts were mixed into catharsis.Xiao Chiye kissed him too hard. When they separated, Shen Zechuan couldn’t help but gasp slightly and licked the place that was about to be bitten by he.

“Check it,” Xiao Chiye laughed, “Check it quickly, I’ll take it off and check it for you.”

Shen Zechuan crossed his arms, tapped Xiao Chiye’s strong back with a hanging folding fan, and said, “You disappeared as soon as you got off the carriage. The prince hasn’t seen you yet. I’ll check on you in the evening.”

“Oh,” Xiao Chiye said in a long voice, hugging the person like this and said unhappily, “So he came to see my father.”

Shen Zechuan shook the folding fan between his fingers and said, “That’s what I need to do on the way. My heart is here.”

Xiao Chiye waded in the river, took Shen Zechuan to the river, and said, “I don’t believe it.”

Shen Zechuan felt that Xiao Chiye looked too handsome like this, so when he landed, he leaned forward to look at him.Xiao Chiye raised his arm, pressed Shen Zechuan’s forehead, and separated them slightly.

“There is no store like this after passing this village,” Xiao Chiye picked up the clothes and said, “I won’t show you anymore.”

Shen Zechuan teased he: “Am I leaving?”

Xiao Chiye was wearing a robe, raised his head slightly and said, “Let’s go.”

Shen Zechuan nodded in understanding and walked a few steps backwards. Seeing that Xiao Chiye didn’t move, he really turned around.Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, Xiao Chiye carried him back before he could step out, covering his head and kissing her until his waist was numb.

The broad robe that enveloped the person smelled of Xiao Chiye, and it overwhelmed Shen Zechuan with a refreshing feeling.He revealed his greedy nature in the thin darkness, tempting Xiao Chiye with his hot breath, and finally whispered in his ear: “You, dad, are coming.”

A group of well-intentioned guards squatted behind the slope, and they all coughed violently in unison.

Xiao Chiye reined in his horse and tore off his robe angrily.

* * *

Xiao Fangxu had known that Shen Zechuan was coming, but he didn’t communicate with Xiao Chiye.At this time, there were many people in the military tent. The generals from the permanent camp, the second Sha camp, and the Liuyang camp were all present, and they were discussing the news from Dajie.

“If the Biansha people don’t retreat, this battle will definitely last until winter.” The commander of the Second Sha Battalion is Jiang Sheng. He was injured a few days ago and his shoulders are still wrapped in gauze.He said: “If we continue to fight like this in winter, several battalions on the front line must consider sending additional military craftsmen. Otherwise, the equipment loss will be too serious and it will be too late to rely on the escort team to pass it up and down.”

“Sending more military craftsmen is one way,” Zuo Qianqiu said while warming himself, “but the demand for military rations will also increase. We have transferred all the people from Dajie to the front line, and there will be no one at home to cultivate military land next spring.”

Libei has now lost the Juexi granary. In the future, its military rations will be cut in half, and it will have to rely on the military fields in Libei to survive. This is a matter of success or failure.

“According to the prince’s wishes,” Zhaohui said, “a new supply camp will be built behind the Second Battalion of Sha, so that it can help each other with the Bianbo Battalion to the south and meet the needs of the battlefield more quickly. In times of emergency, the territory will scrimp on food and clothing to supply the front line.”

“Winter is coming soon, and the coats haven’t been issued yet.” Jiang Sheng knew that everyone was in trouble, so he couldn’t say too much. He was silent for a moment with a frown, “The imperial concubine took the old, weak, women and children to make winter coats in Dajing, and the cotton inside was given by Luoxia Pass. It’s too difficult for us this year. If we can’t survive this winter, there will be no need to mention next year’s things.”

“You are a veteran,” Xiao Fangxu said while drinking hot milk. “Why should you be discouraged? The people on the front line are not dead yet. It is difficult for us, but it is even more difficult for the twelve troops in Biansha. Amul has not yet become a king, and only six of his subordinates can really be considered submissive. The rest just want to get a share of the pie and take risks with him. If it comes to the last moment, they may not be willing to follow him to risk everything.”

“Biansha has gained such momentum this year,” Zhaohui said, “he must have come prepared.”

“It has been planned for a long time,” Zuo Qianqiu turned his palms and pondered for a moment, and said, “In the third year of Xiande, he cooperated with others inside and outside and broke through the Zhongbo defense line. That time was so smooth that he tasted the sweetness. Now that he is focusing on the difficult bone of Libei, it is unexpected, but it can also be seen that he has indeed had the idea of ​​invading the Great Zhou Dynasty. In order not to repeat the same mistake, he must first smash the wall of Libei.”

“Someone is providing food to Amul.” Xiao Fangxu’s eyes were sharp. “After the military ration case became clear, Amul immediately transferred Hasen to the north and said heI don’t believe it.So we should be lucky that there is no military defense plan for Libei in Dazhou.Isn’t it bad that A’ye rebels in the spring of this year?If Libei is still under the control of Qidu, this battle will no longer be a headache.It’s too dangerous to hide from the enemy.”

“There are no eunuchs to supervise the army,” Jiang Sheng finally showed a smile and shook his head. “This battle was so comfortable.”

“There are many ways to solve the food problem next year,” Xiao Fangxu put down his bowl, “I specially found someone who has a solution.”

Zuo Qianqiu laughed, stood up and said, “Okay, I’ll invite this little friend in right now.”

* * *

Wu Ziyu wanted to see Shen Zechuan, but he was too unscrupulous to do so.he followed Tantai Hu and asked: “…is this one?”

Tantai Hu turned around and whispered, “Just call me ‘Young Master’ for a while.”

Wu Ziyu saw that Shen Zechuan was listening to Fei Sheng’s speech. From the side of his face, he couldn’t tell whether he was happy or unhappy. But sitting there, his whole person was like a brightly colored painting. The background was white, but his eyebrows were so breathtakingly beautiful that people didn’t dare to look away. After looking at it for a long time, he would feel a bit chilly for no reason.But the chill was not obvious, it just ran up the spine, so cold that he remained motionless. By the time he realized it, he had already subconsciously felt danger and wanted to avoid he’s sharp edge.

Ding Tao was talkative and whispered, “Have you seen that jade bead? Our master polished it himself. The young master wears it every day.”

The jade bead is adorned on the right ear. I don’t know whether Shen Zechuan moistened it or it moistened Shen Zechuan.It was like an unnecessary warning. Hidden behind Wen Run was Xiao Chiye’s naked possession, which made it clear that no one except Xiao Chiye could touch Shen Zechuan.

Wu Ziyu just blended in, not yet ready to greet Shen Zechuan.But everyone on the left and right looked normal, and he also looked normal, and his prying eyes were blocked by the jade beads.

By the time Shen Zechuan could see Xiao Fangxu, it was almost midnight.Chen Yang opened the curtain for him and let him in.

Xiao Fangxu was sitting with his legs crossed, but when he saw the white figure coming in, he suddenly sat upright.After he sat upright, he felt that he was unnatural, so he held up his knees to show off his power, and looked at Shen Zechuan without smiling.

“We’ve been waiting in the tent for a long time.” Zuo Qianqiu led Shen Zechuan, “It’s hard to walk on the road, isn’t it? Let’s eat the food first and talk while eating.”

He said, turning his head and signaling Xiao Fangxu with his eyes.

Xiao Fangxu looked at Shen Zechuan, he still remembered this face, but his temperament was completely different from when he met that person a year ago, he thought okay.

This is so damn good looking.

“Sit down.” Xiao Fangxu said coldly.

Gujin serves tea and Chenyang serves dishes.The meal is very simple, including a large plate of stewed mutton, fresh milk mixed with brown tea, hot noodles, and cabbage and green vegetables that are common on the front line.

Seeing the weight, Shen Zechuan obviously overestimated he.

Zuo Qianqiu invited Shen Zechuan to eat, tore up the dough, and said, “There are few good things here. I want to help you with the wind and dust, but I don’t have much to offer, so I’ll make do with it. If we can have a truce during the New Year, I will definitely not wrong you like this again.”

Shen Zechuan felt that the word “grievance” was strange. He was here to talk to Xiao Fangxu about mutual trading and borrowing. Xiao Fangxu was willing to see him, so he should not use the word “grievance” under any circumstances.

“We haven’t seen each other for half a year. When we last met in Qandu, we were not so thin.” Zuo Qianqiu said, “Is your master okay?”

Before Shen Zechuan took off his chopsticks, he nodded and said, “Master has been in good health recently and is relaxing in Cizhou. He often thinks of you. When I came, he specifically asked me to send a message.” He looked back and called out, “Fei Sheng.”

Fei Sheng presented the letter to Chen Yang. Zuo Qianqiu and Shen Zechuan chatted for a while. Xiao Fangxu scraped the mutton with a dagger and said, “You come here to talk about mutual trade with me?”

“Yes,” Shen Zechuan responded, “I also want to talk to the prince about horse racing.”

“The horse track in Libei is not borrowed in vain,” Xiao Fangxu put the cut mutton on a plate, “As long as you can afford it, you can’t borrow it in the mutual market.”

“If Your Majesty doesn’t lend it out, the exchange market will be empty this year.” Shen Zechuan tasted the dough and said, “This year’s war has been fierce, and the pastures of the Huiyan tribe have been requisitioned by the Viper tribe, and they are waiting to trade the remaining cattle and sheep on the exchange market for food to survive the winter. If the exchange market does not open, thousands of people will starve to death in the heavy snow.”

“Libei is willing to make room for Huiyanbu to spend the winter, which is the end of his kindness. We have difficulties this year, and you guys also know it.” Xiao Fangxu wiped the dagger clean and looked at Shen Zechuan, “Do you know what it means to give you the mutual market? It means that your people can travel through Libei this winter. It is wartime. If there are Luoshan bandits who have taken refuge with the Biansha people, do you dare to bear the consequences?”

“I don’t dare,” Shen Zechuan looked directly at Xiao Fangxu, “so I will put an end to this ‘if’.”

Xiao Fangxu threw the dagger into the tray beside him and said, “I don’t believe this.”

“Then why not hand over the power of review to the prince,” Shen Zechuan held the handkerchief and smiled slowly, “Cizhou provides food. As for how to deliver it, Libei has the final say.”

“What do you want to change?” Xiao Fangxu said in a deep voice, “This business is not cost-effective for you at all.”

“I want to change the route,” Shen Zechuan stretched out his index finger and drew a vague line. “A trade route that can run through the entire northeastern part of the Great Zhou Dynasty will give Libei and Cizhou an opportunity for long-term contact.”

Xiao Fangxu didn’t answer, the tent over there was lifted, and Xiao Chiye came in.