Hada City is not as tall and thick as Kaiyuan City, but it is obviously more lively than Kaiyuan City. Before entering the city, you can see travelers coming and going from a distance, and some people are driving large areas of cattle and sheep. It is very lively.
Seeing a large army coming towards them suddenly, the merchants of all ethnic groups were a little frightened. Fortunately, they saw clearly that it was the flag of the Ming army. They did not flee in despair, but they also drove the cattle and sheep to the roadside early to make way for them.
The road was opened.
Seeing this scene, Xia Xun was also worried about the commotion that such a large army suddenly appeared outside Hada City, so he proposed to the Young Envoy, Xiao Bingbei and others to enter the city alone with dozens of mounted guards. Several people saw that Hada City was already there
Within sight and within such a short distance, nothing would happen, so they agreed, and the four of them rushed to Hada City with dozens of guards, while the army was encamped by the roadside to wait.
Hada City is a very simple earthen city. It is estimated that the main purpose of establishing this earthen city is to facilitate herdsmen of all ethnic groups to enter and trade. Therefore, it is not majestic. As soon as we arrived at the city, there were dozens of horsemen galloping towards us.
The men in Hufu were all strong and strong, carrying swords under their ribs and bows on their shoulders. Xia Xun's bodyguards immediately felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy and were ready to fight.
When those people rushed in front of them and saw their appearance clearly, one of them was very surprised and said in a voiceless voice: "It's you again? Are you a Han general?"
Xia Xun took a closer look and saw clearly among the group of barbarian men that there was a pretty girl dressed in men's clothing. She was the female city manager he had seen a few days ago. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Haha, I see you again.
Girl, we are really destined!"
The girl gave him a big roll of her eyes and said angrily: "Bah, who is destined to be with you?"
Ding Yu laughed angrily and said: "Whose girl are you from? Last time, it was just a matter of neglecting the subordinates. We went out incognito without showing our identities. It's not surprising that you don't know. This time, you can see
How dare you be so rude after knowing your identity as a lord?"
The girl said angrily: "Who are you trying to scare with such a loud tone? I have never heard of such a thing as Bu Tang Ma Tang! This is our Hada City, not your Kaiyuan. Who told you to take it for no reason?
A large group of men and horses came, so that the people in the city did not know the details and even threatened to start a war!"
Xiao Bingbei said slowly and calmly: "The governor is the governor, and the governor is an official bigger than the capital of Liaodong. He is in charge of all affairs in Liaodong. Do you understand? Little girl, call your Bayi out to greet the governor!
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The girl couldn't help but be a little surprised after hearing Xiao Bingbei's words. She blinked her big eyes, looked at Xia Xun seriously, and hesitated: "Governor? Are you Governor Yang?"
Xia Xun said with a charming smile: "It's me!"
The girl looked him up and down again, and without saying a word, she turned her horse and left. The warriors who followed her immediately turned their horses and followed her. Ding Yu shook his head and said, "These barbarian women are so unruly."
Xia Xun heard that Master Bayi had similar honorific titles to those of the rich men in Afanti, and couldn't help but curiously asked: "Is this Bayi named Bayi?"
Xiao Bingbei said: "Master Bu Tang has misunderstood. Bayi is their honorific name for the powerful and wealthy people in the clan. The lord of Hada City is called Gurmahun, which means rabbit when translated into Chinese."
Xiao Bingbei only knew this, but did not know why. In fact, the Jurchens did not have writing at that time, and they also used Mongolian, and Mongolian evolved from Uighur script, so the Jurchens and the Japanese
There are many elements of the Uighur language that remain intact. "Bayi Laoye" is an honorific they copied from the Uighur language.
Xia Xun laughed and said, "Why are their names so weird?"
Xiao Bingbei also smiled and said: "Their names are like this. Girls are better. Most of them are named after flowers and plants, while men are named after birds and animals. Last time, they had to sell sheep.
The Jurchen who gave the ministry was named Yarha, which means leopard skin in Chinese. They also have some personal names, such as Nurhachi, which means wild boar skin, Shuerhaqi, which means small wild boar skin, Dudu, which means spotted bird, and Kultang.
It means gray crane, and Mafuta means stag..."
Ding Dusi and the Young Minister didn't understand these things either. After listening to Xiao Bingbei's explanation, they couldn't help but laugh.
Is this the meaning of the name in Chinese?"
But he didn't laugh. It was just a habit of naming people. It was really not funny. The Han people have always said that giving cheap names makes a living. There are many names for cats and dogs. The nickname of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was "
"彘", "彘" is a wild boar. Didn't Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also give him this name? It's really disrespectful to make fun of other people's names.
Xiao Bingbei bought a Jurchen girl from Yalha as a concubine a few days ago. Although this is not a big deal, it would not be a good thing if the governor knew that he was buying and selling people from smugglers.
Taking this opportunity, Xiao Bingbei mentioned casually: "Their women are also named after birds and animals, but they are all small and clever animals. A few days ago, Xiaguan bought a Jurchen woman as a concubine.
This woman’s name is Leng Geli, which means Shuo Shu..."
This time it was Xiao Bingbei's concubine. Ding Dusi and the young imperial minister were embarrassed to laugh, but the expressions on their faces that could not hold back the laughter were really painful.
Xia Xun smiled slightly and said: "Let's go into the city, go shopping in the market, and then meet Mr. Bai!"
At this time, Hada City already knew that bandits were not coming, and the merchants resumed selling and doing business.
What is sold here is not only cattle, sheep, mules and horses, but also various precious leather goods, as well as various delicacies from the mountains and seas. Sea greens, eagles, and soap carvings are all precious living animals. In addition, there are also mink and fox skins.
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It's everywhere.
Many of the things here are rare in the Central Plains, worth more than a hundred gold. Xia Xun was bribed by the Japanese tribe in Peking to get two rare fire fox skins. But here, the best fire fox skins are also available for free.
The land is there for anyone to choose.
When Xia Xun saw the fire fox skin, he suddenly remembered the first time he and Ming'er met: "Wow! It's so beautiful, like a ball of flame."
That ten-year-old little lolita with a voice as crisp as an oriole, wrapped in the scent of green grass, has long curly hair in a cute double bun, ears as small as gold ingots, and fair and moist skin, as if smooth ivory reveals a pinkish glow.
It's bloody and can be broken by blows.
At that time, I thought, this little loli is definitely a beautiful girl, and when she grows up, she will definitely be a beautiful woman with a calamity level. Now, by chance, this calamity has become his wife.
Xia Xun felt sweet in her heart, and suddenly remembered that she almost cried because of a fire fox skin. Well! It was a good thing that we didn't get to know each other without fighting. Otherwise, how could there have been so many entanglements in love and resentment later on?
Xia Xun stared at the fox fur that was as red as flames, thinking of his beautiful wife in his heart, and his eyes became more and more gentle. Xiao Bingbei suddenly saw that Xia Xun stopped walking, turned around and saw Bu Tang
The master gazed at a beautiful fiery red fox fur longingly, and immediately understood something. He smiled hurriedly to Xia Xun and said, "Bu Tang has a good eye! This leather is indeed top quality! I bought it and gave it to Bu Tang."
, it’s just a little thought from the lower official!”
After saying that, Xiao Bingbei got off his horse, walked to the stall, pointed at the fiery red fox skin and said, "How much does this skin cost? I want it!"
Shaoyunfeng was one step slower than him, so he curled his lips secretly and muttered: "Flattery!"
Xia Xun jumped off the horse, stopped Xiao Bingbei, and said with a smile: "No, I have to buy this fox skin myself. I have to buy it myself, that's what I want!"
Xiao Bingbei originally refused, but when he heard this, he couldn't insist anymore, so he laughed, stepped aside and said: "In this case, it's hard for me to argue anymore."
Xia Xun picked up the piece of leather and looked at it. Although the color of the fur was good, it was not hunted in autumn, so the luster and feel were worse. Moreover, the hunter's archery skills were also worse. It was a firefox shot across the belly, although the scar was not there.
Large, even though the fox fur could cover it up, it was not perfect after all. I couldn’t help but frown slightly and asked: "Do you have a good fire fox fur? If you want one hunted in the golden autumn of September, it is best to have it pierced through the eyes."
However, the entire fox fur has no arrow wounds."
The Jurchen businessman saw these people dressed up and cheering in front of each other. They were obviously high-ranking officials in the Ming Dynasty army, so he seemed very frightened. However, when business came to his door, he didn't want the customer to run away, so he was busy.
He nodded and bowed and said: "There are plenty of fine fox skins, so why would you want to pile them up here? I have a fine fire fox skin hidden at home. If you want it, sir, please wait a moment and I will ask my mother-in-law to get it."
Be back soon!"
Xia Xun was slightly disappointed after hearing this: "Is there just one?"
When the merchant heard that the Han official wanted to buy more, he couldn't help being surprised and happy. He quickly said: "It matches the fox skin you mentioned, Lord. I only have one in my hand, but I don't want to worry about this merchant in Hada City."
All the merchants who sell fox skins are familiar with them. I will run errands for you and make arrangements for you. I just wonder, sir, how many do you want?"
Xia Xun thought for a while, and found that Xiaodi and Ziqi both had them, so he said: "I want four of them, they are all top quality!"
Zuo Dan stood next to Xia Xun. When he heard the four pieces, he couldn't help but feel a little strange. He thought to himself: "If the Duke only buys one piece, it goes without saying that it must be given only to Mrs. Ming. Mrs. Ming is a royal gift from the emperor and the first wife.
Wives are naturally different from others. If you only buy three, it makes sense. One for your legitimate wife, and one for Mrs. Qi and one for Mrs. Fei. But how to divide the two concubines? Who will be given to them and who will not be given to them? Could it be the Duke of the country?
The noble man forgets things a lot, so one of them is missing, right?"
The loyal Zuo Dan immediately reminded: "When the Duke buys fox skins, he must buy one for each of the three ladies. I don't know if the two are like ladies..."
Xia Xun glanced at him and said, "Ziqi and Xiaodi are already here."
Zuo Dan added: "Ah, in this case, it should be three."
Xia Xun glanced at him again and said viciously: "You are the only one who can count!"
Before Zuo Dan could react, he opened his palm and said, "That's what it is. Look, Lord, this..."
As soon as he pulled off a finger, Xia Xun shouted: "If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute. Go away!"
Zuo Dan stepped aside awkwardly, touched his nose, and was still wondering: "Why is it four? It should really be three..."
Xia Xun ignored him and turned to ask the businessman: "How do you calculate the price?"
The businessman smiled and said: "Master, here we either trade gold and silver or exchange goods. If we take the treasure notes, we have no place to spend them..."
Xia Xun was startled after hearing this. Before he could speak, a rough and heroic voice next to him said: "If you want a few pieces of leather, you are looking down on us. Who the hell dares to ask for money? Pu Ladu, go ahead.
Go door to door and look for me, and bring me all the good fox skins they have packed at the bottom of the box, and let Master Zhuobu select them. Whoever dares to hide his or her hidden agenda will not show up in Hada City from now on!"