Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Xiao Zirong closed his eyes, he felt that General Luo Shou should have made it clear when he misunderstood him adding witchcraft to the heavy crossbow.

It's just that at that time he always felt that keeping the mystery properly could make the enemy awe.

Even Xida Qiguo is not yet an enemy.

As a result, he never expected that the other party would be able to make such a show.

He was silent for a while and said, "I don't know witchcraft and I can't be a witch."

Teller smiled slightly, his expression and eyes full of tolerance: "You can, but you don't know how powerful you are yet."

Between explaining the scientific truth to this Teller and directly rejecting it, Xiao Zirong thought for a while and chose the latter.

Talking about scientific principles to a nation that doesn't even have words, does he dislike his hair too much?

Xiao Zirong looked at Teller, tried to be sincere and said: "My family and everything I have are in Qi State, and it is impossible for me to abandon them."

Teller said: "You can take them over. The witches have a high status within the tribe, and your family members will also receive preferential treatment."

Xiao Zirong shook his head: "I don't understand what you say, and I won't speak your words. Although I will come out to run a business, I don't have the idea of ​​different tribes. Thank you Teller for your kindness."

Teller nodded: "I see, then tell me what you want. We can provide everything you want, provided that you can exchange it with similar things."

Xiao Zirong smiled and said, "I don't think you really need silk and porcelain."

For a nomadic people without a fixed town, silk and porcelain are too fragile, and their nobles may like it, but there should be no large transactions.

And Xiao Zirong asked for too much black fire oil.

Teller nodded slightly: "I need some, but not much. What else can you offer in exchange?"

Xiao Zirong pointed to the heavy crossbow on the boat and said: "This, but as I said before, it is impossible to give you that kind of arrow."

He originally thought that Teller would tangle with him. After all, General Luo Shou should have looked at arrows instead of heavy crossbows at first.

Unexpectedly, Teller shook his head and said: "We don't need heavy crossbows, arrows... I know that they are blessed by your witchcraft. Without you, it is useless for us to ask for arrows."

Xiao Zirong calmly acquiesced to the other party's statement, which would save him from wasting his tongue.

Then he gave examples of various specialties of Qi, but Teller shook his head.

Not even the steam engine interested him.

But yes, the main function of the steam engine is to promote the development of industry. No matter whether it is a train or a ship, there is no need for transportation. As for the factory...they don't even have a town. How can they build a factory because of their nomadic life?

For a while, Xiao Zirong didn't know how to do business with Xie Da.

He knew that if he offered food in exchange, the other party would agree.

But as strategic materials, such as food, he didn't want to send it even if it was the enemy's enemy.

Xiao Zirong frowned slightly. If he hadn't had a clear understanding of Xi Da's position, he would have suspected that the other party was deliberately embarrassing him because he rejected him.

In the end, Xiao Zirong simply asked: "So what do you want? If I can make the decision, then I can talk. If not, then I can only go to the Persians to do business."

Persia was only occupied by Khorasan, but not really destroyed. He didn't want to leave Khorasan only because the main ship was too large, and there was no port other than Khorasan's port.

But he can send a small boat to another port, and after the transaction is completed, it will be enough to transport it over a little bit. Although it is a bit troublesome, it can be traded after all.

Teller seemed to have a good temper, and still said gently and softly: "I don't want anything else, as long as you tell us the purpose and method of using the black fire oil."

Xiao Zirong couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "I'm afraid there is no way to make a transaction with this. The purpose or method of use is one-time. However, if I want to purchase black fire oil continuously, I must exchange it with money or items."

Teller said: "In this case, then in this transaction, you can use the method to trade, and we will give you as much as you want. In future transactions, you can use gold to buy."

Xiao Zirong hesitated for a moment and said: "I need to think about this, how about I give you an answer tomorrow?"

Teller didn't object, stood up and said, "Okay, then we... see you tomorrow."

Xiao Zirong also got up and watched Teller and General Luo Shou leave.

After leaving the port, General Basil, who had been silent all this time, couldn't bear to ask: "Teller, why don't you continue to persuade him? My family has not had a witch for a long time, and this time we must not let it go anyway."

At this time, Teller's face no longer had that kind of spring-like smile on his face, and his whole person became aloof. He looked forward calmly and said, "Luo Shou, you are too restless, for those who might become witches. We can’t use too aggressive methods, he is the messenger of the gods, once he provokes the wrath of the gods, he will punish the tribe.”

Thinking of the scene that night, Luo Shou couldn't help trembling, and said a little unwillingly: "He is just a commoner in Qi State, as long as he walks with us, he will be a witch under one person and above ten thousand. Why is he disagree?"

Xie Da's strength was so strong that they didn't put Qi Guo in their eyes at all.

What are the products of Qi State?The soft silk and fragile porcelain seem to represent the lack of bravery of the people of this country.

So being able to go to Heda to be a witch is a good opportunity for any commoner to reach the sky in one step.

Teller glanced at Luo Shou and sighed, "Do you really think that child is just an ordinary civilian? As far as I know, businessmen in their country have the least status, no matter how rich they are, and that child is beautiful. And noble, how could he be the son of a merchant?"

Luo Shou was a little surprised: "Then what is his identity?"

Teller shook his head: "I can't tell, his background is not bad, but he came out to run a business at a young age, and if he has traveled so far, I am afraid that his family has been ruined. He should buy black fire oil to deal with his enemies. If there is If there is hatred, he will not go with us until he takes revenge."

Luo Shou frowned: "Then... if that's the case, what if he doesn't come in the future?"

Teller glanced at Luo Shou and said leisurely: "So this time, I will follow him to his country."

General Luo Shou looked at him in shock: "Teller..."

Teller raised his hand and said, "I know what you want to say, but my safety is not as important as witches. As long as there is a little hope, I will try."

General Luo Shou pursed his lips, and finally said bitterly: "How could the witches be born in that country? Why should they?"

"It is said that the people in that country are very stable and stable. We have been bumping for a long time before, and perhaps God does not want His messengers to grow up in such an environment." Teller glanced at Luo Shou and said, "You don't need to question God. decision, just accept it.”

General Luo Shou bowed his head immediately: "Yes."

When we met the next day, the first thing Xiao Zirong said when he saw Teller was: "I neglected one thing yesterday, even if I could write down the method of using black fire oil, you still can't understand it. It is also easy to cause problems by word of mouth, how do you learn?"

Teller nodded seriously and said: "Indeed, this is a problem, so I will learn your writing and language, and strive to bring it to my tribe."

Xiao Zirong was immediately in awe, no matter what time it is, people who work hard to learn knowledge are worthy of respect.

Perhaps he could provide this Teller with some books, the beginner's kind.

However, before he could speak, Teller said: "So I decided to follow your Excellency to study in Qi State. I wonder if you agree?"

Xiao Zirong:? ? ?

This direction was unexpected to him.

This is Heda Teller. According to historical records, the position of Teller is generally held by the descendants of the Turkic Khan, which means that it is equivalent to the exclusive position of the royal family.

So when General Luo Shou said that Teller wanted to see him, he felt a little strange. After all, he was a royal family, so how could he easily meet ordinary people?Or the people of other countries.

After Teller wanted to make him a witch, he understood the reason for the abnormality, but now he couldn't understand it again.

He hesitated and said: "It's a long journey, I'm afraid I won't entertain you well."

Teller shook his head: "It's okay, only in this way can I learn better. To be honest, I wanted Da'an to teach me the language of Qi State, but it was very difficult. Da'an can't write the language of Qi State either. So if I want to study, I have to go to Qi, I think no one is willing to leave their hometown just to stay and teach me characters."

Xiao Zirong glanced at Teller again. The other party's eyes were open and sincere, which made him agree after hesitating for a moment.

Teller, as the Heda royal family, must know the Northern Wei Dynasty. After all, they fought against the Northern Wei Dynasty and crushed the Northern Wei Dynasty ruthlessly. Teller's past words may allow them to get more information.

As for the identity issue...was he still worried about his identity being exposed when he arrived in Qi State?

And Teller is indeed a man of faith, he directly sent people to bring barrels of black fire oil.

Xiao Zirong placed the black fire oil in a special cabin, which was fireproof and waterproof. After all, whether these things burned or leaked would cause fatal damage.

The former harms them, the latter harms the animals in the ocean.

Teller didn't have many things, and he only brought two followers, which greatly reduced his danger.

The most amazing thing is that this person seems to be in good physical condition. Except for the first two days when he was a little unaccustomed to boarding the boat, he quickly adapted to life at sea after that.

After his health improved a little, Teller approached Xiao Zirong and said, "I wonder if your Excellency can arrange for someone to start teaching me the characters of Qi State?"

Xiao Zirong was almost moved by his diligence and questioning, thinking that he had nothing to do anyway, so he just went into battle by himself.

I have to say that Teller is really a smart person. He is not young anymore. It is very difficult to re-learn a language at this age. However, his progress is faster than the goal set by Xiao Zirong. Even faster.

When he was about to return to Qi, Teller was already able to speak some simple daily conversations.

Although there is still a little mutton skewer, it is indeed understandable.

When the ship entered the territorial waters of Qi State, um, the territorial waters of Qi State identified by Xiao Zirong, he sent someone to notify in advance.

Teller's current status can barely be regarded as an envoy from another country, and certain rituals are still required. The most important thing is that his identity cannot be concealed when he arrives in Qi State, so it is better to expose it openly.

He didn't know if his identity had any impact on Teller, but he himself was greatly impacted——Xiao Xuexing ran to the port to pick him up in person.

Xiao Zirong: I'm gone.