Zhang Lang felt that this person had a familiar face and remembered, "You are the housekeeper of the Zhen family, we have met." ** was overjoyed and said excitedly: "I didn't expect that the general still remembers the villain!" Zhang Lang

He laughed, "Get up." "General Xie." ** stood up.

A large group of people came over and bowed to Zhang Lang. The leader said, "Subor Chen Sheng pays homage to the general!" This person named Chen Sheng is a literati in his thirties. Zhang Lang gave him a few months ago

When he was sent away, he was still a plain scholar, but at this moment he was wearing a Hu dress and a headscarf, and Zhang Lang could hardly recognize him.

Zhang Lang sighed a little and patted his shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Sheng showed excitement and reported to Zhang Lang: "General, we have seen countless countries with different styles and many rare objects for thousands of miles. Our silk and porcelain are also very good in those foreign countries.

The popularity of Hu people all marvel at the beauty of our silk and the ingenious porcelain. In order to get these things, they can say that they can spare no expense."

Zhang Lang smiled slightly.

...

In the lobby of Yumenguan Yamen, Zhang Langgao sat on his head, and Chen Sheng, ** and other main responsible persons gathered together.

Zhang Lang asked Chen Sheng: "Where are you at the farthest this time?"

Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "After passing the Great Yuezhi, we arrived at the Rest Empire west of the Great Yuezhi. Their kings were very strange, and most of the buildings were made of rammed earth and had exquisite domes. The women there were all confused.

There are countless rare fruits and vegetables on the market. Their clothes are made of a special plant, which is similar to our Mai.”

Zhang Lang thought and asked, "How old are the Kings of Rest?"

Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "It is probably only equivalent to the size of our county town."

Zhang Lang smiled, "There are not many people who have rested in peace?"

Chen Sheng replied: "This is not the case. Based on what we saw and heard on the way we went and went, and what we knew about our contact with the officials of the Silence, the population of this Silence Empire was also very large. However, the people in this country were divided into three levels and the highest level.

The ones are nobles with titles, followed by civilians, and the lowest-ranking ones are slaves. The number of slaves accounts for almost half of the population of the entire country. Slaves and civilians generally do not live in the city, and cities are exclusive to the nobles."

Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "Since that's the case, have you not entered the city either?"

Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "We have entered the city. Merchants can enter the city."

Zhang Lang smiled, "How did you gain this time?"

As soon as these words were said, everyone here was excited. Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "Report to the lord, the silk and porcelain we brought were sold out in just three days! A total of them were earned

Ten thousand kilograms of gold, and a large number of foreign specialties.”

Zhang Lang showed surprise. He originally thought that it would be good to make 5,000 kilograms of gold, but he didn't expect that he would make 10,000 kilograms of gold and a large number of foreign specialties.

** clasped his fists and said, "This is just the profit earned by Lord Chen's official caravan team, not including our caravan teams. If all of them are added, it will definitely exceed 30,000 taels of gold!"

Zhang Lang's heartbeats and smiled and said, "Okay! I didn't expect that the money was so easy to make! I'll send caravans more in the future!"

Everyone laughed. Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "Lord, the business road to the west is actually not peaceful. We often encounter horse bandits. If it weren't for the Hu Ben Guards sent by the general, we would probably not have been able to rest in peace.

.” Everyone nodded, and everyone looked scared. Chen Sheng clasped his fists and said, "The Hu Ben Guards sacrificed sixteen people along the way and injured twenty-eight people! Alas! This journey is really difficult!

”

Zhang Lang thought that he was considering a more effective method of trade. The method of trade that Zhang Lang thought refers to the business going to the Western world as far as possible, rather than the trade activities in the Western Regions through Yumen Pass and the Central Plains, which has now become

Ordinary trade activities, but the former is not a simple matter. Of course, the Central Plains can simply sell goods to merchants in the Western Regions and then trade with people from farther places. However, in this way, the profit of trade will be

It will undoubtedly be greatly reduced, so if possible, Zhang Lang still wants to go into business directly.

Zhang Lang raised his head, "I heard that the Great Yuezhi is attacking Kushan. What is the real situation?"

Chen Sheng showed concern and said with his fists: "Report to the General, the Dayuezhi army is unstoppable and now it has occupied half of the Kushan territory."

Zhang Lang was surprised, "How is this possible?"

Chen Sheng explained: "When we were in the territory of the Great Yuezhi, we heard that the northern lords of the Kushan royal family competed for power, and the northern lords were defeated by the royal army, so we asked the Great Yuezhi to send troops to help. The Great Yuezhi army entered immediately.

The Kushan Kingdom first defeated the Kushan royal army, and then unexpectedly captured the northern lords at the celebration meeting, and occupied a large area of ​​northern Kushan territory in one fell swoop!…”

Zhang Lang sneered: "These idiots are really attracting wolves into the house!"

Chen Sheng nodded and said, "Who said no!"

Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "Didn't the Kushan royal family just let it go?"

Chen Sheng showed a look of contempt, "The Kushan people are already scared. I heard that they are now conducting peaceful negotiations with the Great Yuezhi! It is estimated that the Great Yuezhi will take this opportunity to kill the Kushan hard!"

Zhang Lang frowned and touched his chin and muttered: "I remember that the Great Yuezhi in history has never been strong! How could it be..." Zhang Lang thought of himself and smiled bitterly. Needless to say, it was probably his own.

The Crombian butterfly caused trouble, and history seemed to have completely deviated from its original track! He shook his head and threw his messy thoughts behind his head.

Chen Sheng asked carefully: "General, is there anything wrong with it?"

Zhang Lang smiled and shook his head, "I remembered something else."

Chen Sheng suddenly realized.

** asked excitedly: "General, when will you organize your second trip?" Everyone showed concern.

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "No hurry, you just came back and need to rest for a while. During the second long trip, you should discuss with the State Administration Department first, and then I am making a decision." Everyone agreed with the promise.

...

In the evening that day, Zhang Lang sat on the steps of the front hall to tease Dong Ying, teasing the majestic female general in leather armor, making her beautiful and angry face, while Zhang Lang smiled happily and looked very accomplished.

Looks like.

Mu Shun came in from outside, and Zhang Lang quickly stopped teasing Dong Ying.

Mu Shun bowed to Zhang Lang, and then saw the wife of Dong Ying, and excitedly clasped her fists to Zhang Lang and said, "Report to the lord, all caravans have paid tariffs, plus the income of the official caravans, this time I went west.
Chapter completed!