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"My surname is Sun and my given name is Li. This brother's surname is Ou and his given name is Peng."
After exchanging names,
Yang Xiong asked curiously, "Is the sick Guan Suo?"
"The Song court in the south is rich in resources,"
"Use everything,"
“Everyone, come over here!”
"What do you want to buy this time?"
"The Song Dynasty was vast and rich in resources, and it was indeed self-sufficient in most things."
Wu Yong laughed,
"But there are some things that cannot be obtained,"
"For example, a fine horse..."
"Fine horses? You're horse traders?"
Yang Xiong was stunned for a moment.
He then smiled helplessly.
"You all helped me this time,"
"I originally wanted to help you all as well,"
"I will repay this kindness in return."
"This horse trading business, if it were a few years ago,"
"I can even help you contact some horse dealers,"
"But this year, it's not going to work out..."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Wu Yong asked curiously.
"Sir, you are unaware of this,"
Yang Xiong explained to them,
"This northern land is barren, and the lives of the herders are even more impoverished,"
“In previous years, we would see herdsmen from Jizhou who were struggling to make a living passing through with their horses,”
"To smuggle and sell horses on the border between Liao and Song."
"But this year, because the Jurchens in the northeast of the Liao Kingdom caused trouble,"
"In this Great Liao Kingdom, there are horses that can be used as warhorses,"
"They have all been forcibly requisitioned by the government."
"Even the herdsmen were conscripted to the battlefield."
"So the wealthy man is here to buy horses now,"
"We just didn't pick a good time."
"So that's how it is,"
Wu Yong and the others nodded.
Only then did I understand,
Why hadn't Huai Xi Wang Qing already arrived in Jizhou?
But they still insisted on continuing north.
So that's where it was.
Horses are no longer available.
"No matter what, we're already here."
Wu Yong feigned a helpless smile.
"Even if we can't buy a horse, we should find something we can sell."
"Otherwise, this trip would have resulted in a huge loss."
"In our northern lands, besides horses, the most valuable things are all kinds of furs,"
Yang Xiong's father-in-law overheard their conversation.
He said enthusiastically,
"Why don't you all take some fur belts back with you?"
"You're sure to make a lot of money."
"Do you know any fur traders, sir?"
Wu Yong quickly pretended to be interested and asked.
“I know several elders of the Xi tribe,”
The old man replied,
"Every year at this time,"
"They'll all be heading to Jizhou,"
"To sell the furs stored up in the tribe."
"but......".
Chapter 1346 A Woman Who Can't Stand Loneliness
"But what happened?"
Wu Yong inquired.
“At this time in previous years, the Xi clan elders should have already arrived,”
The old man asked in confusion,
"But this year, for some reason, we still haven't seen them even at this time of year."
"If that's the case, then let's wait a little longer,"
Wu Yong then said,
"Maybe they're just upset because of the heavy snow this year,"
"That's why we're late."
"Alright,"
Yang Xiong nodded.
"May our benefactors stay in Jizhou for a while longer,"
"I can also take this opportunity to properly entertain and repay you all."
At this time,
The food and wine are ready.
But it was Yang Xiong who got a wife.
The beautiful Pan Qiaoyun personally led her maidservants.
The two were carrying plates.
They brought it inside.
"Many thanks to all of you benefactors for saving my man today,"
Pan Qiaoyun said with a smile,
"These are just simple dishes, please don't find them too bad, my benefactors."
"You're too kind, sister-in-law,"
Wu Yong and the other two quickly got up.
"We just happened to be passing by,"
"He's hardly a benefactor."
After exchanging a few polite words,
Pan Qiaoyun then turned and left.
But just before leaving,
That charming gaze,
However, he lingered on Moyun Golden-Winged Ou Peng several times.
Although Ou Peng came from a military family...
But he usually frequented those brothels.
Upon seeing Pan Qiaoyun's gaze,
He immediately understood.
Yang Xiong got a wife,
She's clearly not a respectable woman.
If he did not know Yang Xiong,
He might just end up trying to seduce this woman.
but now,
Since Wu Yong wanted to recruit Yang Xiong to his mountain stronghold,
From now on, we'll all be brothers.
As the saying goes, one should not covet a friend's wife.
Ou Peng can understand this point.
...
After drinking,
Yang Xiong warmly invited Wu Yong and his two companions to stay.
The three men claimed they had already booked an inn.
refused outright.
After agreeing to visit again later,
Wu Yong and his two companions then took their leave and departed.
On the way,
They started talking about recruiting Yang Xiong to come up the mountain.
"This matter is probably not easy to handle,"
Sick Yuchi said,
"This wife, kids, and a warm bed—that's all I need."
"Unless he's driven to desperation, Yang Xiong probably won't be willing to become an outlaw."
Sun Li was clearly referring to himself.
He was doing quite well as a military officer in Dengzhou before.
If it weren't for Jie Zhen and Jie Bao being a burden...
He was absolutely unwilling to become an outlaw.