The Golden Age Chapter 181: Tubao
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Westwind Fort is one of hundreds of earthen forts located in the territory of the Utua Khanate.
Although the territory of the Wutuo Khanate is not as large as the Tang Empire, it is the largest country outside the Kunlun Pass. The geographical environment is complex. It has an endless grassland and a sandy land full of yellow sand. There are desolate and dry Gobi.
Whenever you live in the sandy area, there will be wind and sand from time to time, which affects people's lives.
Because of this, the building of earthen fortresses is also indispensable. Rammed earth is used to build walls to resist wind and sand. Most earthen forts are like a small county town, and people in a radius of tens of miles will Take this as the center.
The smaller one can hold thousands of people, and the largest one has a full range of wine shops and shops, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people.
Xifengbao is not the largest tubao, but it is located in the main road. There are not a few business travelers. It can be regarded as a relatively prosperous place in Wutuo. The residents of Tubao are no less than 10,000. A few days ago, I came from China With many merchants, the Westwind Fort became even more lively.
Qin Xiao's journey lasted more than a day. When he didn't know the road, inquire about it. Westwind Castle is a very famous place on the site of the White Wolf King. It is not difficult to find here.
The closer to the Westwind Fort, Qin Xiao feels that the conditions here are worse. Although the Westwind Fort is not located in the sand, the surrounding area has already begun to be invaded by yellow sand, and the Wutuo people seem not interested. To control the sandy land, many places have been covered by yellow sand over the years, and wind and sand are often raging. Once the wind and sand rise, the sky will float and people will suffer miserably.
For those who are new to the field, if they don’t know how to protect, the sand and sand will intrude into their mouth and nose together, and it will be painful.
Fortunately, Tang Rong is very familiar with the climate here, so she bought two coarse cloth scarves on the way early to wrap her mouth and nose, even if the wind and sand get up, she can resist it.
Qin Xiao didn't have much feeling for the businessmen who went to the west, but along the way, he really paid tribute to those caravans who were not afraid of difficulties.
Although it was the interests that drove them to go west, it was indeed a great achievement to let the goods circulate and even strengthen the mutual understanding and exchange of culture.
At dusk, I saw a gloomy outline in front of him from a distance. Qin Xiao knew that there should be Westwind Fort, and said with joy: "Sister Rong, Westwind Fort is in front, we finally arrived."
The few days on the way were really hard. Tang Rong was also relieved to see West Wind Fort.
"After we go in, we will find the best inn to stay in." Qin Xiao said: "Then take a bath, change into comfortable clothes, and have a good meal, sister Rong, what do you like to eat?"
Tang Rong knew that Qin Xiao had been working hard these past few days, and smiled: "Whatever you want to eat, I will eat with you. There are many restaurants in Westwind Fort, and you have everything you want to eat."
Gradually approaching Westwind Castle, I saw a lot of figures appearing in front, standing on both sides of the road, and soon, I saw those people running over here, waving their hands, and shouting, "Guests from afar, hard work. Work hard!"
Qin Xiao was surprised, wondering if the people here are so enthusiastic?
A sturdy man rushed up first and smiled: "Does the guest want to enter the fort? Is there a place to live? I can introduce you to a good place."
"I have a good place here, and the price is very cheap." The person behind also shouted: "I can clean you every day, and what you need, I can run errands for you."
One person yelled: "I have a place to live in the busiest street. Although the price is more expensive, it is very hot with people coming and going every day.
Noisy? How many of you are there and do you want a warehouse? Now there are not many places to bring the warehouse inside. "
Qin Xiao was a little dazed, and couldn't help asking: "Are you from the inn?" He wondered how the inn people would run outside to solicit business.
One person smiled and said: "The inn in the fort has long been full, and they are all long stays. How many of you are there? Is it a caravan?"
Qin Xiaodao: "Just the two of us."
As soon as these words came out, the group of people suddenly became uninterested, some turned around and left, apparently not interested in them.
Qin Xiao thought that the complexions of these guys turned really fast, and stopped him and said: "Hey, what do you mean? Can't look at us?"
"You two, find a place anywhere." The man said: "If you have a lot of people and goods, someone in the fort can make room for you, but it's a residential house, and the inn is gone."
"Although we are two people, we still want a place to live." Qin Xiao smiled and said: "This big brother, don't look down on people. Would you like to find a place for us?"
"There is a place to live, I'm afraid you can't afford it." The human said: "I also have a few small houses in my hand, one or two dollars a day, do you want to live?"
Tang Rong frowned and said: "The best inn in Westwind Castle, a room only costs three dollars a day, your price is too ridiculous."
"Then you can go find cheap ones." The man didn't care: "The Tang people from the east, the Hu merchants from the west, all came here these days. Not only are there many people, but they also carry a lot of goods. It’s not easy to find a place to live inside. I have no money, so I can only sleep on the street."
Qin Xiao knew that what this guy said was true.
The merchants who used to trade in Tangren City now all come here to settle down. The first thing they need is accommodation. As a result, the price of the inn will go up and it is natural.
The inn is full, and the people in the fort vacate their houses to earn money, and the prices are expensive, just knowing that there is a demand.
If it was changed to the past, he would not accept the death of Qin Xiao if he lived for a couple of silver for a day.
However, his financial resources are not what he used to be. The treasures in his hand, not to mention the residence, really need to be replaced by silver, and it may not be impossible to buy Westwind Castle.
Besides, he is not familiar with the situation in Westwind Castle and needs a guide.
The most important thing is that Tang Rong is exhausted after tossing down these days, Qin Xiao just wants to find a place for Tang Rong to have a good rest.
The man was about to leave, but Qin Xiao blew a whistle at the man. When the man turned around, he saw that Qin Xiao had thrown a piece of silver, and there were three or four two, the man hurriedly caught it, and smiled. "It’s easy to say if you have money. I’ll take you there and make sure you live comfortably. By the way, I’m Mutugan, you just call me Agan."
Tang Rong didn't say much.
When I arrived at the Tubao, I saw Wutuo soldiers guarding and some people registering. The two got off their horses. Mu Tugan had already said to Qin Xiao: "Go in and register first, it's not troublesome." /
The Wu Tuo soldier who was in charge of registration did not look up, and asked, "Where did it come from?"
"Come from the east."
"How many people?"
"Two people!"
"How long will you stay?"
"At most three or five days."
"What are you doing here?"
"We want to go to the Western Regions to take a look." Qin Xiao said: "Stop here."
"After entering the fort, don't cause trouble, otherwise you won't be merciless." Wu Tuobing registered and saw
Qin Xiao wears a knife on his waist and points to the knife: "You can't bring weapons when you enter. Stay here. When you leave, we will return it to you."
A Wu Tuo soldier on the side came up and asked Qin Xiao to hand over the Blood Demon Knife.
Qin Xiao frowned and said: "This knife is my family's treasure. You can't leave your body. You guys can relax."
"Don't go in with a knife." Wu Tuobing waved his hand: "Get out!"
Qin Xiao's face is a bit ugly. If it is an ordinary knife, it will be passed over, but this blood magic knife is extraordinary.
He took a piece of silver and handed it over, Wu Tuobing rolled his eyes: "You are going to bring the knife in, if Burke knows, our heads are gone."
Qin Xiao frowned, thinking that it seems that this side is really strict, he can't bring weapons into it. The Wu Tuo soldier next to him seems to be a little impatient, has reached out and held the blood magic knife. With the handle of the knife, Qin Xiao backed away, and said sharply: "What are you doing?"
This is also the retreat. Wu Tuo soldier did not let go, and with a "choking", the Blood Demon Knife had been half drawn, and the blood-red blade was immediately revealed.
Qin Xiao's hand opened Na Wu Tuo soldier's hand and put the knife into its sheath.
The two Wu Tuo soldiers looked at each other and both showed strange expressions. The registered Wu Tuo soldiers had already stood up, the corners of their eyes twitched, and suddenly raised their hands and said: "You go in!"
Qin Xiao suddenly thought that the owner of the Blood Demon Sword was Zheng Qianqiu, the ancestor of the Blood Demon, and Zheng Qianqiu was regarded as the Great God of Fire by the Wu Tuo people. Did this Wu Tuo soldier recognize the Blood Demon Sword, so his attitude changed immediately?
Mu Tugan was obviously also a little surprised. He didn't expect Wu Tuobing to let Qin Xiao go in, and said hurriedly: "Let’s go." Leading the way, Qin Xiao glanced at Wu Tuobing and saw Wu Tuobing lower his head. He didn't dare to look at himself, and immediately led the horse and followed Mu Tugan into the West Wind Fort with Tang Rong.
The houses in Westwind Fort are mostly built of earth and stone, and the roads are all dirt roads, and people come and go. Here you can really see many hustling merchants from the Western Regions, and there are not a few Chinese people.
Mu Tugan took the two to a street. The street was narrow and the ground was uneven. The houses on the side were built of rammed earth. Before a mud house, Mu Tugan said, "This is your residence. , What you need, just tell me."
Qin Xiao saw that there were only two rooms in this earthen house. Except for the main hall, there was only one room. When he opened the door, it was very empty. He couldn't help but said: "This house is worth one or two dollars a day?" Shabby place.
"You can live." Mu Tugan gave a sly smile: "The price is more expensive than this better place. Would you like to check it out?"
"Forget it, just here." Tang Rong said.
Mu Tugan bowed a salute and said, "I will see you in two days." That means he will come back to collect the rent once the lease term expires, and he will turn around and leave without talking nonsense.
Qin Xiao tied the horse outside. Tang Rong saw Qin Xiao’s deceived expression, her heart was amused, and said: “It’s quiet here, there are not many people, it’s not a bad thing. Let’s live here, and look back to Yuwen. Has Cheng Chao already entered the fort."
Qin Xiao nodded, and looked back at the street, only to find a figure retracted into the alley, frowned, and whispered: "Sister Rong, we seem to be targeted!"
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