"How do you say this?" Li Chunfeng frowned. Su Chen raised his eyebrows and said nothing, and Li Jingyan seemed to have not heard it.

Mr. Li looked at the different reactions of the three people and nodded and said, "Everyone also knows that the silk from the Ming Dynasty has always been in short supply in the Western Regions countries. I opened a branch here for this reason. After all, this Xingyangguan is the only way for all ethnic groups in the Western Regions to come to the Ming Dynasty. There are many merchants coming and going every day. Therefore, this can also be said to be the most important branch in Hengchang."

Li Chunfeng was thinking about letting this long-winded old man get to the point quickly. But it was difficult to interrupt him, so he had to pretend to be interested and nodded.

Mr. Li said, "So, this is also the place I value most. To be honest, the hard work I have devoted here is not as simple as the store you see on the surface."

Li Chunfeng thought to himself that this was interesting. Then he urged Mr. Li to continue talking with his eyes.

Old Master Li continued: "To be honest, there is a gang here that is secretly controlled by Hengchang."

Su Chen raised his eyebrows and smiled, "It's interesting. Let's continue."

Mr. Li said: "Don't misunderstand everyone. The gang I control is definitely not doing anything evil like ordinary gangs. Their main function is to inquire about some things for me. Including what kind of goods the merchants who travel from various countries in the Western Regions need, what their price is in mind, and what goods are missing in the west. And what caravans from other stores will take if they want to enter the desert."

Although Li Chunfeng knew that this would definitely not be the case, he still asked: "Are you the old man doing those unsuccessful transactions? It's a big deal!"

Mr. Li quickly waved his hand and said, "This little brother misunderstood. I asked about these things just to know which countries other families want to transport the freight to and what goods they brought to so that we can avoid these places when we leave the caravan."

Li Chunfeng nodded and smiled, "Just kidding, Senior Li doesn't have to be serious. So that's what we are following is the path of rare things being precious."

Mr. Li said, "That's right. Some time ago, something happened to happen in the desert. We didn't ship the goods in those days, so I immediately stopped sending the caravan without confirming the reason. Afterwards, I immediately sent my people to inquire from multiple sources. The situation I learned was amazing."

Li Chunfeng thought that the dish was finally served. He hurriedly sat upright and said, "I hope to hear it carefully."

Old Master Li took a sip of tea and moistened his throat and said, "It turns out that it's really a monster at work."

Li Chunfeng frowned and said, "We have learned about these from the military's reports."

Mr. Li waved his hand and said, "I have revealed those information to the military. You must know that the war is okay when joining the army, but when encountering such a thing, they have no experience."

Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "So that's it."

Su Chen said, "Is there any other information?"

Old Master Li pondered for a moment and said, "It seems to have something to do with a mysterious tribe in the desert."

Su Chen frowned and said, "Secret Clan?"

Old Master Li nodded and praised: "The prince is indeed very good at seeing it. It is the secret clan, because I once visited the place where I found empty trucks. At that time, I found that there were people from the secret clan appearing around."

Su Chen frowned a little deeper, as if he was talking to himself: "Are monsters and secret clans? It's a bit tricky."

Li Chunfeng watched aside for a long time and finally couldn't help saying, "What is the secret clan? Is it very powerful?"

Su Chen nodded and said, "The power of the Secret Clan lies in the word "secret". No one knows how many tribes they have, nor how powerful they are."

Li Chunfeng blurted out: "Why is Mr. Li so sure that they met the secret tribe members?"

Old Master Li said: "Because the secret tribes will wear a unique costume of their tribe when they appear in the desert. It is unforgettable at first sight."

Su Chen said, "If the Secret tribe comes to the city, they will disguise themselves very well. It can be said that unless he tells you personally, it will be difficult for you to find out who the Secret tribe is. They regard the desert as their home and hate anything that destroys the balance of the desert. If it is really what they did, it would be reasonable."

Li Chunfeng wondered, "Why? We just passed through the desert. Anyone who passes by will be beaten?"

Su Chen's eyes ejaculated with regret and said, "Because it is a desert, it is difficult for normal people to pass through. They must use the oasis in the desert called the miracle land. However, due to the gradual improvement of the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the countries in the Western Regions, there are more and more business travelers, which has caused serious destruction of the oasis in the desert."

"It's not just that it's very serious." Old Master Li said: "Only last year, two or three oasis disappeared because the water sources in the oasis dried up."

"So serious?" Li Chunfeng said in surprise.

"Of course, the reason why this road is called the gold trade route is that from the Ming Dynasty, no matter how much goods you bring, it will turn into the same weight of gold when you come back." Mr. Li said: "So every year there are endless merchants on this road, and everyone always brings as many livestock in order to bring as many things as possible. When people eat horses and chew them, how can the water source in the oasis be eaten?"

Su Chen continued: "The Secret tribe is also human, and if it is human, it needs water. What the merchants do is to some extent digging graves for the Secret tribe."

Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "I understand, that's why they hate past business travelers so much."

Mr. Li said: "This is strange, because according to past experience, the Mysterious people have hardly taken action against past business trips. Therefore, it is too early to make a judgment now. Moreover, there are monsters involved and there are concerns about traitors. Therefore, your errands are difficult to handle."

Su Chen nodded and said, "It's true. It seems that I'm still too optimistic. When I came here, I found that the water was much deeper than I thought."

The two of them were thinking about the solution here, but Li Chunfeng said, "Why are you worried about so many things? You'll know if you go in and take a look?"

Su Chen looked up at him and whispered: "Are you sure?"

Li Chunfeng shook his head and said, "No, but instead of thinking about it here, it's better to go in and take a look. If there is more information for consideration, I don't object to researching it, but obviously there isn't. Then it's better to just go in and adapt to the situation at that time."

Li Jingyan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke: "Agree."

Li Chunfeng looked back at his senior sister sitting aside in surprise. In his impression, whenever this senior sister was discussing a combat plan, she would remain silent. This time, she put forward her own ideas for the first time, which immediately attracted the attention of the other three people present.

Li said as if nothing had happened: "Don't look at me, I'm bored after doing nothing these days. In addition, there are always people who messed with me intentionally or unintentionally. I really want to find someone to do it now."

After hearing this, Li Chunfeng felt a little embarrassed and refused to look at Old Master Li. Su Chen even used the cough to hide himself.

But Old Master Li smiled and said, "This is a way to go. It's useful for me, just open my mouth."

Li Chunfeng caught the conversation and quickly picked up the machine to resolve the embarrassment and said, "I just told my senior that this time I want to lead the snake out. What we lack now is bait."

Old Master Li smiled and said, "I understand. From now on, you will be Li Ruliu. And I am still the shopkeeper of this store. All the goods you leave after you leave the customs will be prepared by me. Well, let's set off in three days. How about it?"

"That's it. Then I'll live here these days. As for servants?" Li Chunfeng said with a smile.

"Don't worry, my little brother, because of the importance of this place, the people used here are my husband's confidant. Where is the prince?" Old Master Li smiled.

Su Chen said, "I'll go back to the general's mansion. I've also stole a free time this time. I guess they are looking for me all over the city." After a pause, he said, "I'm still very worried about the traitor. I'll leave this aspect to me, so I won't leave the city with you. In short, be careful."

Li Chunfeng said, "With the senior sister here, what else can I do? I'm afraid they won't come. If I dare to come, I will definitely tell them to come and never come back." Then I suddenly remembered something and said, "Also, haven't you told me what the secret tribe is so powerful?"

Su Chen stood up and said, "Old Li should be more clear about this matter. Then let him tell you that I am leaving. How about you send me away?"

Li Chunfeng knew that he had something to say to him alone. He was a little surprised and couldn't help but look at Li Jingyan. Seeing the latter drinking tea on the side, he stood up and said, "Okay, I'll give it to you."

Old Master Li also stood up and said, "If you have any instructions, please don't see you." Then he stood up and sent the two to the door with a very reasonable attitude.

"Is there anything wrong?" Li Chunfeng followed Su Chen to the yard and asked after seeing him stopping under a big tree.

"In the past three days, I will concentrate on finding the traitor. I may not come here." Su Chen whispered with his hands behind his back.

"Yeah. Don't worry." Li Chunfeng said.

Su Chen turned around and said, "What I worry most now is the relationship between Jingyan and that old man Li. Have you noticed that the two of them are just passing by on the surface."

Li Chunfeng recalled and found that it was indeed the case. Li Jingyan never looked at Old Master Li head-on during the whole process, and the old man never talked to Li Jingyan again except for a greeting at the beginning. After Li Jingyan complained clearly, he also took a smile and calmly.

He knew Li Jingyan's temper. She always did this for those she looked down upon, but the attitude of Old Man Li was very interesting.

Thinking of this, Li Chunfeng said softly: "He was here just now, and I haven't had time to ask you yet. Who is this old man? He is so familiar with you, and you also said that we don't have to hide our actions."

Su Chen said: "He is not an ordinary businessman. His eldest daughter is the imperial concubine of this dynasty. She is very favored. Therefore, he should not do such a thing that does not benefit him."

Li Chunfeng was shocked and said, "Isn't that the uncle?"

Su Chen said: "You can say that. But because you have never come out, you have never seen a lot of power."

Li Chunfeng said: "So, your brother was born by the queen."

Su Chen nodded and said, "That's right. I'm leaving. You have to put more thoughts on them. Don't cause internal strife before you can get out of the way."

Li Chunfeng said: "Okay, I understand. Don't worry."

Su Chen frowned and said, "Can't you change your tone when you speak? Why do you say it seems like I'm going to die?"

Li Chunfeng spread his hands and said, "The speaker has no intention, the listener has his intention. Let's go quickly, don't get upset here."

Su Chen smiled and scolded: "You are just annoying. I'm leaving, don't worry, I'm here and this country behind you."

Li Chunfeng said: "It makes me look like a hero. Don't worry, it's just a clown."

Su Chen said seriously: "Do it, you are the hero of the people."

When Li Chunfeng heard this, he was stunned and Su Chen had disappeared in the courtyard.

When Li Chunfeng returned to the house, he only saw Li Jingyan sitting and drinking tea, and the old man Li disappeared.

Seeing the doubt in his eyes, Li Jingyan said, "He said he wanted to prepare for the day after tomorrow. He was busy these days, so he might not have time to accompany us. Let us take care of ourselves."

"Sure enough, because I'm not a prince? I'm so unattractive." Li Chunfeng smiled with a self-deprecating smile. He walked over and drank the remaining tea on the table and said, "I think this tea is OK."

It was already three days later when Mr. Li showed up again.

"Senior, thank you for your hard work these days." Without Su Chen around, Li Chunfeng did not dare to be a big shot, not to mention that the person standing opposite him was a genuine national uncle.

"It's nothing, it just took a lot of time to mobilize the goods. Fortunately, it's still time to prepare everything." Old Master Li stroked his beard and smiled.

Li Chunfeng smiled and said, "Thank you, senior. We can say that everything is ready."

Mr. Li said, "Well, because you are not very familiar with the desert, I have specially prepared some helpers for you. Come on, let's go to the backyard to take a look."

"My God. It's all the goods?" Although he heard them busy all night in the backyard last night, he was still surprised when he saw the box that was pushing like a mountain in front of him loading the truck.

"Of course." Old Master Li smiled and said, "Hengchang took action, of course, if it was a big deal. To be honest, this is not our largest sale, but this time it can only be considered a medium-sized sale. After all, it is a fierce thing in the desert now. If you walk too much at a time, it will fall into the eyes of those who are interested, you will be afraid that you will think more."

"Is this just a medium-sized scale?" Li Chunfeng thought to himself that rich people were really terrible. He had made up some knowledge of silk a while ago, and knew that even if these boxes were just ordinary goods, they would be worth more than 100,000 taels of silver. According to the old man, Hengchang's production was obviously a gold sign, so the value of this batch of goods could be described as astronomical numbers. And this is just bait, something that could be gone without returning.

Looking at the little old man in front of him who was not astonishingly, Li Chunfeng no longer knew what he was thinking. He seemed to have some understanding of why these thieves dared to commit crimes in a country.

Wealth moves people's hearts.

"Are you all ready?" A cold and silver bell-like voice came.

Li Chunfeng looked back and saw Li Jingyan wearing a light pink warrior uniform, standing behind the two of them. Her short dress made her originally very short figure look longer. She seemed to contain a kind of vitality, which made people feel refreshed.

"It's almost done. We can set off when the goods are loaded." Li Chunfeng said happily.
To be continued...