In the white sky and earth, a group of travelers traveled hard. From a distance, nearly half of their bodies were not in the thick snow, and they were as slow as turtles to climb. The picture was a bit gimmick.

Liu Qun stood in front of the camp gate early and waited. Seeing this group of travelers slowly approaching their camp from afar, he rushed to the crowd to meet him. The wooden barrels wrapped in straw felt and fur were filled with meat soup and cheese drinks, which were still warm. In such weather, it was enough to drive away the cold and fruit.

The travelers used leather ropes and wooden sticks to knock out the snow on the thick cloaks. They were all tall and thickly dressed, like ferocious black bears.

Liu Qun came forward in person and presented the crock pot filled with cheese paste to a short middle-aged man with a slightly attentive and apologetic smile on his face: "It's cold and cold, and it's time for Bohai Gong to have a personal trip. Qun is really ashamed."

The short and strong middle-aged man was Duan Lan, the leader of the Duan tribe of Xianbei. At this moment, he heard that Liu Qun was still named after his old title. His face, which was red from the wind and snow, flashed with a hint of loneliness. He took the clay pot and drank it, and then sighed: "It's all past events. Now I am like Liu Gong, and I'm all a poor person who has a robbery. I can just get the name of the same."

After hearing this, Liu Qun said seriously: "If there were no Liaoxi Duke's protection in the past year, how could Qun and others survive in the Liao territory? Although many people in the past year were absent, they still dare not forget this friendship."

While speaking, he led Duan Lan and the powerful soldiers behind him into the camp, and chose a spacious camp house to sit in the area, and Liu Qun and Cui Yue were all accompanying them.

After sitting down, Duan Lan grinned and looked at Liu Qun and said, "Although the trip was hard, I thought that as long as I entered Liu Gongchang, I would have a hot heart."

"If the rest is gone, but if it comes to this point, how can you not let Bohai Duke enjoy his life?"

After hearing this, Liu Qun laughed, raised his hand and ordered people to send many wine jars, and personally filled Duan Lan with fine wine. The pure wine was poured out, and a fragrant smell of wine suddenly wafted in the whole house.

The Hu people were good at drinking, and the fine wine from the south was quite effective in keeping cold. Soon, the sound of the strong men of Duan’s family drinking sounded in the entire house, and Duan Lan was no exception.

"The wealth of the southern country is really not comparable to our vast desert."

After drinking several bowls of wine, Duan Lan said with emotion while twisting her messy beard, then looked at Liu Qun and said, "Liu Gong sent a letter saying that trade will change again this year? But no matter what the variables are, these wine products are really indispensable, otherwise the subordinates would not know how to disturb me."

Liu Qun and his team were able to establish themselves among the wolves in the desert. In addition to Liu Kun Yu Yin, they had another business to rely on in the past two years. In the fourth year of Qitai in the Southern Kingdom, Wen Fangzhi, the son of Wen Qiao, was ordered to travel north to Liaodong and established a stronghold directly to the Southern Kingdom Xingtai in Mashijin, Liaodong. Shortly afterwards, they contacted Liu Qun and others in western Liaoning.

At that time, the Southern Kingdom Travel Taiwan was still striving to expand the west, and there were only some commercial exchanges in the Liaohuang desert. Previously, the only target of trade was the Murong tribe in Liaodong, but with the arrival of Wen Fangzhi, the scale of trade had to expand again, and we also needed to contact more Liao forces.

Liu Qun and others only barely gained a foothold in western Liaoning, but thanks to their father Yu Yin, all forces from all over the border of Liaoning had to sell him an insignificant face. Therefore, Wen Fangzhi entrusted Liu Qun and others about the affairs of western Liaoning to obtain a stable source of southern goods, Liu Qun was the only choice.

Of course, these trades need to be carried out privately. Whether it is the Jie Kingdom that controls western Liaoning or the Murong tribe that controls Liaodong, they are not very happy to see Zhongzhou Xingtai invade too much in Liaoning, so the scale is not very large.

However, from the fourth year of Qitai to the end of Qitai’s seventh year, these forces in western Liaoning have conducted several successful trades, and have gained something from it, and have formed a tacit understanding that cannot be told to others.

Through these trade interactions, the living environment of Liu Qun and his subordinates was greatly improved. There are many reasons why they still have to maintain such simplicity and rudeness.

First, in Liu Qun and others' view, this is also a way to repay Wen Qiao's kindness, helping the descendants of the Wen family to establish themselves in the desert and not to use it as a means of profit. Second, it is also to cover up people's eyes and not to be too obsessed, so as not to be noticed by the Jie army in Youzhou.

Another reason is that the barbarians in the Liao border are so cunning. Although they make profits in trading, they will not relax their suppression of Liu Qun's troops. Without enough self-protection ability, if Liu Qun and others hoard too much goods here, they will be seeking death.

Therefore, the transaction between the two parties often agrees on a time and place, which is transported to western Liaoning by sea or by land, and each department Hu Zhong will pick up the goods themselves. Liu Qun is only a channel for contact between the two parties.

Hearing Duan Lan say this, Liu Qun sighed and clasped his fists and said, "It's not that I want to make things difficult for old friends. To be honest, this year's trade will not be short of goods or not, I'm afraid it's unlikely to continue."

Hearing this, Duan Lan's face changed suddenly and she said quickly: "Why do you say this? I heard that the southern country has won again this year, and has been in several Hebei, and even the Bohai Sea has been under the control of the military front. Such a passage is naturally more convenient, so why can't it be carried out..."

With the recovery of trade between the two places, the transmission of news also became timely. The forces in Liao also knew that the battle between the two major forces in the north and south at the turn of summer and autumn. Jie Kingdom was not only defeated but also lost. Even the capital was captured by the Jin army and robbed it. Now Jie Lord Shi Hu moved the capital north. In the middle of winter, a group of manpower and material resources were urgently recruited in western Liaoning.

It is precisely because of this that after receiving the letter from Liu Qun, Duan Lan personally went there regardless of the wind and snow. Otherwise, although Liu Qun had face, it was far from worthy of Duan Lan's personal visit. After all, face was weak, and without strength, he could not gain the respect from the heart. Both sides may have some old friendship, but with Duan Liao's death and the destruction of Duan's troops, it was actually so indifferent that it was so insignificant.

Many things are difficult to stop once they start. Duan Lan and other remnants of Duan tribe are quite strong in western Liaoning, but their living conditions are not good. Now the Liaoxi dialect is Jie Kingdom, and they are very careful about the remnants of these remnants of Duan tribe. In addition, the Liao area is bitter and cold, and the resources are not abundant, and they have to bear the many additional military service and labor sent by the Jie Kingdom. Duan Lan also maintains it very hard.

Compared with the entire Duan tribe, the transaction with Ma Shijin in Liaodong actually does not have much income. After all, such private transactions are difficult to carry out on a large scale. However, even if people are poor, even if they only make small improvements, they are clearly visible, and they are very comforting to people's hearts.

The Liao land is remote and there are not many products that can be used for trade. The goods and goods from the southern countries come from afar, so naturally they are not for doing good deeds. They need fur, medicinal materials and some precious minerals from the Liao border.

As early as the autumn, Duan Lan learned that the war in the South China was a great victory, and Duan Lan judged that the scale of trade could be expanded this year because most of the tribal manpower was invested in the collection of these materials, and even normal production and farming were a bit abandoned. Because as long as more southern goods were traded this year, whether for self-use or resale, the harvest would be far better than his own production. Duan Lan calculated this account very clearly.

However, Liu Qun suddenly said that he wanted to interrupt the transaction, which naturally surprised Duan Lan. If the fur and medicinal materials stored by his department this year were not used for trading, it would be useless to pile them in the warehouse. Once the expected returns were not obtained, this winter would be particularly tormented!

When Liu Qun heard Duan Lan's questioning, he looked sad and sighed a few times before saying, "Because of the deep friendship, I have a little support from Bohai Duke. What is the war in China? I think Bohai Duke naturally understands that it is not far from the time to go to the Taiwan Strait to attack Jie Kingdom in a large scale. When military affairs are of great use, there are not many merchants that can be transported from abroad."

"If it were just this, Mr. Liu would not have to worry. No matter how many southern goods arrived in this year, our troops would have all. The country was powerful and the country was revived. We, the servants of the border were sincerely happy. If Mr. Liu could help me this time, I can guarantee you that once there is something in the future, I will send Mr. Liu back to the country with my clan strength and welcome the king's army!"

Duan Lan said with a serious look on his face. He said this, not to deceive Liu Qun. Not to mention that Jie Kingdom had a grudge against him for extermination, the Hu tribes of the Liao border were born with dependence on China's powerful rulers. If the southern country could really kill Jie Kingdom, it would be the best choice for him to surrender to the past. We can't really be loyal to Jie Kingdom until death, right?

After hearing this, Liu Qun waved his hand and said, "If this is the only point, why bother Bohai Gong to have a personal trip? This little thing is not worth mentioning based on your old friendship alone. In addition, there is another thing. I had already sent Ma Shijin a month ago, so I would like to send a batch of goods to your department first. But not long ago, this batch of goods disappeared on the way and I don't know where to kidnap..."

"What happened?"

After hearing this, Duan Lan was furious on her face and slapped the table and shouted: "Who is the perpetrator? Are there any clues?"

"I have been very worried recently. I have investigated from many sources, but there is no conclusive news. Duke Bohai should also know that Wen Hongzu, the supervisor of Ma Shijin, is my cousin Wen Taizhen's legitimate heir. It is difficult for me to act on the edge. As an elder, I am not only ineffective in helping me, but I am really ashamed of such a bad thing happening under my eyes. Before this matter is over, I will never dare to let my younger brother take risks. Please ask Duke Bohai to understand..."

When Duan Lan heard this, her brows were already frowning tightly and her thoughts were turning rapidly. This private transaction has lasted for more than two years. The forces of all sizes in western Liaoning have benefited a lot. If any party dares to rob privately and affects various transactions in the future, it will definitely be a crime of public anger!

What's more, this batch of goods is exclusively for their Duan Division. So when the perpetrators take action, they really have to think carefully about the consequences. Although their Duan Division has been a sect of tribes, Duan Lan still has tens of thousands of people under his command, and five or six thousand strong soldiers, and is still a handful of forces in western Liaoning. Not everyone has the courage to bear his anger.

"Can it be a traitor from Murong, Liaodong?"

Duan Lan pondered for a moment and asked again.

Liu Qun shook his head: "It's not Murong, but the incident happened in western Liaoning. It must be the strong man in this realm!"

Duan Lan had no other thoughts, but when she heard Liu Qun’s denial so simply, she felt suspicious. She just said that there was no message at all, why is she so sure now?

"That must be a traitor in Yuwen!"

Another young man in the table slapped the table and said angrily, the young man was Duan Lan's son named Duan Kan. He looked at his father and said angrily: "Please allow me thousands of armored soldiers, and I will kill him to Yuwen Camp and collect my goods!"

"Elder discussions, there is no room for you to interrupt, sit down for me!"

Duan Lan was irritated. When she heard this, she roared and scolded her son, while her eyes glanced at Liu Qun with a close look.

As the current leader of Duan’s army, Duan Lan is naturally not a young man who is uneasy in the world. As Liu Qun’s statement became more and more obvious, he naturally gradually became enlightened.

Of course, he didn't believe that Jin State really traded with them across the sea in order to save them, such as the miserable people from the border. He must have had other plans. He first let them and the Liao people taste the benefits of trade, and then suddenly cut off this path, so he naturally wanted to urge them to do something.

In other words, in this war this year, Jin State completely locked in the victory of the North-South confrontation, and now it is spending its energy to truly interfere with the Liao border.

However, what kind of situation did the Jin people want to create in the Liao border? How much interference will they invest?

For a moment, Duan Lan thought a lot and was not in a hurry to speak out. Now, compared with the forces in the north and south, although he was far away from the border of Liao, he also had an understanding. The fact is that the capital of the old nest of Jie Kingdom was broken through, and the master of Jie Shi Hu had to be forced to move the capital. If it was still stronger than the south, it would be really a lie.

In this case, it is naturally in line with their Donghu interests in position.

But things are not that simple. Although the South is strong, it has not really controlled the Liao border after all. Although the Jie Kingdom is weak, it is relatively to Jin Kingdom, so it is still very simple to kill them.

At present, Liu Qun represented the State of Jin to cut off the threat of trade. Duan Lan felt ashamed and annoyed. Even if their Duan tribe was in a downturn, they would never be able to use their lives to fight with their lives by relying solely on the profits of the money! Of course, without this supply, this winter would be destined to be difficult, which would be enough to hurt the bones, but it was not yet at the point of endangering life and death.

Seeing Duan Lan remained silent, Liu Qun was not anxious. Compared to his early years, he was very happy with the negotiations that were pinching others' necks, and he also understood the pride that was beyond words of the young general Wen Hongzu and his words and actions.

If he had not experienced it personally and witnessed all kinds of evil power struggles with his own eyes, he would have been very willing to devote himself to such a powerful and powerful regime for the rest of his life and fight for his reputation in his lifetime with his own talents.

"Before this matter is concluded, the border trade matter can only be suspended. I asked the Minister of Bohai to discuss all these things because of my old feelings. But if I still have nothing to gain, I would ask the rest of the parties. In addition to me, Ma Shijin will also send someone to ask. If necessary, after the sea road is clear next year, there will be a royal army crossing the sea to ask."

Liu Qun said word by word, seeing Duan Lan's face getting even more gloomy, he felt very happy. This is to express his opinion that Xingtai is determined to officially start interfering in the Liao border affairs this time and will continue to invest in its strength. If Duan Lan does not cooperate, he will also negotiate with other forces. Even if he kills him, Xingtai will send people.

"Why did Mr. Liu say that this was not done by Murong's traitor? I and his troops have a feud, so Mr. Liu knows it..."

After a while, Duan Lan spoke again, which was also a great fear in his heart. He didn't know what situation the South would create in the Liao border. And among the many forces in the Liao border, the Murong tribe was the first to contact Zhongzhou Xingtai. Duan Lan was afraid that even if he was willing to take the risk to help Xingtai, his best interests would be invaded by the Murong tribe.

"It is a fact that Murong from Liaodong is the only one. It is natural for the right to apply the power of Liao border under the Taiwan stage. It is a natural choice to temporarily use his strength. However, General Shen, the Southern Kingdom, will never just focus on the strength and the number of people. I and Bohai Gong are in the same palace. If I can return to the south by chance, I will also keep this friendship and support each other inside and outside."

After hearing this, Duan Lan shook her head: "When the First Lord was there, it is a great blessing to be able to control great wise men like Liu Gong. Although my talent is not as good as the First Lord, I am very happy to be able to receive teachings from Liu Gong often. How could Liu Gong abandon me easily!"

Hearing Duan Lan say this, a hint of shame flashed in Cui Yue's eyes in the dining room. Liu Qun also stumbled slightly, and after a moment he handed Cui Yue a wink, and then said to Duan Lan: "I am only afraid that I am disgusted with mediocrity and can get the Bohai Gong's elegance and honor. The Liao border is nothing more than my hometown, and I can't give up this love."

Just Liu Qun is a hostage, which cannot satisfy Duan Lan. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Western Liao is my ancestor's old career. The Jie Kingdom is poor and forced to lose its ancestor's business. I am mediocre and weak, and I dare not do all the plans to restore my old career. However, the many captives on the side are evil thieves galloping through my old house. If it can really help, I hope these thieves can be handed over to me. If this matter is not known, can it be denied by Liu Gong?"

Although Duan Lan was greedy, she was not without self-knowledge. She knew that with his current power alone, even if Jin came forward to regulate and reorganize the Liao border affairs, it would be difficult for him to take advantage of the situation to occupy western Liaoning and restore his old business. Because he was the second best, he hoped to obtain the Hu tribes in western Liaoning and the righteousness of the Hu tribes in western Liaoning.

In the chaotic times, the population is the most important, and the remote, bitter and cold Liao border is especially so. Therefore, he wanted to keep Liu Qun by his side. In addition to being a hostage, he also valued Liu Qun's reputation for sucking those cold people.

"I cannot decide this matter, but I will definitely make it happen."

After hearing this, Liu Qun nodded slightly and said, "It should be said that Duan Lan's attitude is very rude. Not only do she want to detain him as a hostage, but she simply treats him as a messenger. But he has been in the desert for many years and has been humiliated. If he can't even bear this little anger, he, including the rest of the people around him, would have been dead for many years.

Compared to his early years, the greatest gain for this suffering half a lifetime was that he realized that the process was not important, but the result was only important. He needed to use the power of Duan to disrupt the situation in western Liaoning and weaken the control of Jie Kingdom. Otherwise, the elderly, weak, sick and disabled under his command would be killed by the surrounding tigers and wolves before they could break out of the camp.

The two sides reached a preliminary consensus, Duan Lan did not leave, so she stayed in Liu Qun's camp, and just sent his son and several confidants back to the tribe to summon soldiers to prepare for work. He did not have much psychological burden on his rebellion against Jie Kingdom. It was windy and snow that blocked the way, so it was not appropriate for a large army to dispatch. Even if Jie Kingdom received the news, it would not send troops to settle the chaos as soon as possible, which was indeed a good time to plan things.

Although he was strong in front of Liu Qun, he was very alert to him. Liu Qun had been with Liao for many years and was very clear about the details of the Hu tribes. He had his father Yu Yin, and now he had a big backstage like the Southern Kingdom behind him. It was actually not difficult to gather tribes such as western Liaoning to disrupt the situation.
Chapter completed!