There are no natural barriers on the border between Taichu Dynasty and New Korea. There are only cities and fortifications built by Jin'an and Taichu respectively. There is only a gap of dozens of miles between the two sides. In the past, the two armies had constant friction. Although

No major war broke out, but small-scale battles were not uncommon.

After the new Korean King Han Linfu accepted the title of vassal king from Emperor Taichu, in the past five years, the two sides have become like a family, and there has never been a major conflict.

Yuling Pass is located in the middle section of the border between Taichu and Xinhan. It is the largest pass on the western border of the Taichu Dynasty. It is home to 100,000 Taichu soldiers and 40,000 Qing soldiers. It is also the most important passage for trade and personnel exchanges between the two Koreas.

The other two passes of Taichu were located in the southern and northern sections, and were stationed with 50,000 Taichu soldiers and 30,000 Qing soldiers respectively. Even in peacetime, because there was no natural barrier between them, the Taichu Dynasty also stationed a considerable number of troops on the western front.

Facing Yuling Pass in the distance is the Donglin Pass of Xinhan Dynasty. The defenses on the Xinhan side are five passes, which are more numerous and more majestic than those in Taichu. They were built by the Jin'an Dynasty during its prosperity, so they are more powerful than those in Taichu.

To become more wealthy and powerful.

Lao Mo is a businessman who travels between Taichu and Xinhan. A few years ago, he and three fellow Xinhan people who were also doing business formed a caravan. At the beginning, they traveled through Yuling Pass.

The relationship with Donglin Pass is still very dangerous. If there is a conflict between the two sides, you may lose your life.

Lao Mo and the others were quite lucky and did not encounter any major crisis. Goods were in short supply at that time. As long as they could be delivered safely, they could sell them at a high price immediately. Although it was dangerous, they were living a pretty good life.

Nowadays, Lao Mo has lost the glory of the past. At this time, he was sitting in Yuling Pass, basking in the sun with a sad face, smoking the cigarette rod in his hand from time to time. Suddenly a man walked up to him and said: "This eldest brother

, are you a businessman doing business on both sides?"

The other party's voice was naive and did not sound like a smart person. Lao Mo raised his head and said angrily: "You are blind, didn't you see so many goods next to me? Besides, stay in Yuling Pass

It’s either a businessman or a military lord, who else comes here.”

At this time, Lao Mo also saw the appearance of the person who came. This person looked to be in his twenties. He was just as his voice sounded, and he looked very honest, with a harmless smile.

The honest young man said in surprise: "That's great. I met a businessman just by asking. I heard that doing business on the border is very profitable. I want to do it too. Brother, can you help me?"

Lao Mo picked up the cigarette rod and took a long puff, exhaled a burst of white mist, curled his lips and sighed and said: "Boy, where did you hear this news? It's all old history. The current market situation is not to mention making a lot of money.

It’s difficult to support our family.”

The honest young man was a little shocked. He frowned and said with a look of disbelief: "Brother, don't lie to me. I traveled thousands of miles to get here. People like us say this business is profitable."

Lao Mo was not happy now, his face drooped, his eyes widened and he said: "Why are you talking? I have nothing to do with you. Why should I lie to you? I, Lao Mo, sit upright. If you don't believe me, don't talk to me anymore.

Get out!"

Seeing that Old Mo was angry, the honest young man quickly said with a smile: "Brother, it's not that I don't believe you, we all said so. I am a swindler who came here just to earn more money to go home and marry a wife. You also know that,

Yingzhou is in such chaos now that it’s not easy to make some money.”

After hearing this, Lao Mo's face softened and he said: "Boy, the border is peaceful now. You people from the beginning have all come here to do business. Now you can't even sell things at a good price when you transport them there. Several of my old people The guys can no longer work and have to go back to their hometown to find other jobs."

"I don't want to do it now, but I don't have any other skills. I can only make ends meet. If you want to make a lot of money, don't do this and go back as soon as possible." Lao Mo said with some melancholy.

The honest young man was a little hesitant after hearing this. He didn't speak for a while, and seemed to be in a dilemma. Suddenly he said solemnly as if he had made up his mind: "Brother, I still want to do it, but I will be bullied by the government when I go back, and food and clothing will be a problem." .”

The young man took out a few taels of silver from his arms and gave it to Lao Mo. Lao Mo pushed the young man away and said with a frown, "What are you doing?"

The young man said sincerely: "Brother, I can see that you are a good person. Can you take me with you this time? I want to learn, and this is considered as tuition."

Lao Mo waved his hand and said: "Goodbye now, this is not a good job, and it's not easy to go out. Just keep some money and I will take you there. If you don't want to do it anymore, it will be a bit expensive to go back." "

The young man said excitedly: "Brother, you are such a good person. I am so lucky. I met you when I first came here."

Lao Mo waved his hand and stood up and said: "I happened to have had enough rest. Let's set off now and make it to Donglin Pass before dark."

After saying that, he started to pack the goods. When the young man saw this, he immediately stepped forward to help, but was stopped by Lao Mo. After thinking about it, the young man gave up. After all, he was a stranger, and Lao Mo could not completely trust him.

The two came out of Yuling Pass and chatted while walking. Each introduced their own origins. Lao Mo introduced the young people in detail about things that need to be paid attention to when doing business on the border. The young people also asked Lao Mo many questions about the border. Lao Mo knew everything about the matter. He knew a lot about various things on the border, and the young people who listened nodded repeatedly.

This honest-looking young man was disguised as Gu Xifeng, who came to check the border, and it was not a coincidence that he found Lao Mo, but the best candidate selected based on intelligence.

According to Lao Mo, the people in New Korea are not much better than Taichu now. Han Linfu is also recruiting troops aggressively, making the people miserable. However, a large number of troops are not stationed on the border with Taichu, but are deployed with Xiyao. The border between Korea and North Korea is now like that between Taichu and Dongxia, and the relationship between Xinhan and Xiyao is also like fire and water.

Gu Xifeng, who was the deputy commander of the Seven Kills Battalion, certainly knew something about these things. He always felt that Han Linfu was not that simple and there must be some unknown conspiracy.

Donglin Pass is not very strict with merchants entering the country from Taichu, so Lao Mo and Gu Xifeng easily entered the pass.

After entering Donglin Pass, it was getting late, so Lao Mo took Gu Xifeng to find a clean and cheap hotel to stay in. The two of them took two rooms, had a simple dinner, and then went back to their rooms to rest.

After returning to the room, Gu Xifeng made some adjustments to his appearance. His originally honest face became a bit ruthless. After looking in the bronze mirror for a while, he was satisfied and left the hotel through the window.

The curfew at Donglin Pass is very strict. Except for the patrolling soldiers, no pedestrians can be seen at night.

Gu Xifeng hid in the darkness, completely avoiding the sight of the patrolling soldiers. It was not until he came to the vicinity of the new Korean and Korean garrison camp that his whereabouts were revealed.

He pretended to be sneaky and looked around, and soon he was discovered by soldiers patrolling the military camp. A group of soldiers immediately surrounded him. After a slight struggle, Gu Xifeng was caught by the soldiers and tied up.

Escorted to the Chinese army's tent.

After reporting, a soldier who looked like a squad leader brought him into the camp.

At this time, there was only one short and fat general in the camp. There was not much majesty on this man's face, but he looked very approachable.

Gu Xifeng knew that this was Donglin Pass guard general Xuan Dayou.

After seeing Xuan Dayou, the squad leader kicked Gu Xifeng's knee. Gu Xifeng knelt down helplessly. The squad leader saluted and said, "I'm reporting to you, sir, that this boy was sneaking around the military camp and was captured by us."

, I suspect he is a spy."

Xuan Dayou showed a very interested expression and said: "Oh? Now that Xinhan and Taichu are on good terms, where can the secret agent come from?"

"Brother, tell me, what are you doing near our military camp?" Xuandayou said in a gentle tone, without any hint of harshness.

Gu Xifeng said without thinking: "Sir, I am just a businessman on the border. I didn't know this was a military camp. I just got lost when I went out and ended up here by accident."

The squad leader said sternly: "Sir, this guy is lying. He has martial arts skills and is by no means an ordinary businessman."

Xuandayou said dissatisfied: "Shut up, I am talking to this little brother, when will it be your turn to interrupt."

The squad leader immediately closed his mouth when he saw Zhuang.

Xuandayou looked at Gu Xifeng with a gentle smile and said, "Little brother, your accent sounds like you are from Yingzhou."

Gu Xifeng replied: "Sir, the younger one is from Fengwu County, Yingzhou."

"Oh, please get up quickly. With the current relationship between our two dynasties, how can we let the brothers from the Taichu Dynasty kneel down? It's really nonsense." Xuan Dayou stepped forward and helped Gu Xifeng up, and glared at the team leader as he spoke.

, the squad leader looked aggrieved.

When Xuan Dayou helped Gu Xifeng up, something disappeared from Gu Xifeng's arms and appeared in Xuan Dayou's hand.

, and he also said that he is a businessman and really loves to joke."

What he was holding was a token representing Taichu's soldiers. This was also a flaw that Gu Xifeng deliberately left. Gu Xifeng did not expect this guard's ability to steal things.

"It's true, Commander Wang, if you want to know something, just send someone to see it. If you send your brothers to Dongling Pass at night, doesn't that mean you don't regard me as a new Korean friend?" Xuandayou's smile became more and more sincere.

said.

Gu Xifeng's face was ugly, showing an expression of fear.

Upon seeing this, Xuanda immediately stepped forward and stuffed the token back into Gu Xifeng's arms, walked behind him and untied the rope, and then said kindly: "Brother, don't be afraid, we have good relations with each other, even if Commander Wang is not enough

I mean, Fatty I won’t take it seriously, just have a good rest here for a while, and I’ll let you go home safely tomorrow morning.”

Ignoring Gu Xifeng's disbelieving expression, Xuan Dayou said seriously to the team leader: "Find this brother a clean place to live and send him out of the city tomorrow morning. If you dare to show any slightest care, I won't forgive you!"

Although the team leader was confused, he still respectfully accepted the order, took Gu Xifeng out, found a tent for him to stay, and specially arranged two soldiers to guard him. It was called protection, but in reality it was surveillance.

Gu Xifeng always felt that Xuanda was always vigilant, but nothing happened as the night passed.

Early the next morning, the team leader sent Gu Xifeng out of the city, and he was very polite in his words.

Lao Mo didn't see Gu Xifeng when he woke up in the morning. He searched nearby for a long time and couldn't find it. Although he was confused, he had no choice but to give up.
Chapter completed!