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Chapter 36 Iron Spear
Gao Hongzhe was not sure whether Liang Jin's direction was correct.

But at this point, he could only follow Liang Jin and move forward.

The two men each rode a camel and headed in the direction Liang Jin pointed.

After crossing two sand dunes, we saw a building in front of us.

It was a small yellow earthen fort standing in the desert.

Liang Jin glanced at the map on the panel and said:

"It seems that's the haystack over there."

In the Daqian Dynasty, information was generally transmitted through three methods: post stations, inns, and shops.

Needless to say, the post station.

The so-called "pu", also called "delivery shop", is generally built near traffic roads where troops are stationed. It has a military nature and is also responsible for the delivery of documents and letters.

Gao Hongzhe was delighted when he heard this:

"Brother Meng, you are indeed a local. Not only do you know the direction, you also know the names of nearby places."

"Looks like we can spend the night in the haystack tonight."

The two of them immediately quickened their pace and headed towards the haystack.

As the two of them walked forward, they could see other travelers appearing in the distance.

The travelers were also heading towards the hay shop, obviously intending to stay there as well.

Although the haystack was within sight, the two men had to trek all the way until dark before they arrived.

I saw that the hay shop was a two-story earthen fort with a large open space in front of it.

When Liang Jin and Gao Hongzhe arrived, several bonfires had already been lit on the open ground.

At least dozens of people gathered in this open space, they were of all kinds and types.

Some are vendors who set up stalls and start selling goods.

Some were diners, cutting the roasted lamb on the grill with knives.

There were even prostitutes. A stage was set up in the middle of the open space, and exotic dancers were dancing to the music on the stage, while the rest of the prostitutes were moving among the crowd, drinking and having fun with the men.

As for the earthen fort, it was originally the place where the Daqian soldiers were stationed. After the Daqian forces retreated, it has now been occupied and turned into an inn.

Gao Hongzhe is curious about everything here:
"Brother Meng, I never thought that a small delivery shop in the Western Desert would have such a unique charm."

Born in the heart of Daqian, he had no chance to see the life of the people in the desert.

Liang Jin also stopped with his camel and stood in front of a stall.

This is a stall selling weapons.

The wooden shelves are filled with all kinds of swords, guns, sticks and knives, but if you look closely you will find that these weapons are second-hand and have obvious signs of use.

But judging from the design, it is the weapon of the Daqian army.

Before the Daqian Dynasty decided to withdraw from the Western Desert, it also suffered several defeats.

It was obvious that the stall owner had no idea where the weapons were picked up from on the battlefield.

Seeing Liang Jin's interest, the stall owner immediately greeted him warmly:

"My two little brothers, come and take a good look. How can you walk in the desert without buying two knives for self-defense?"

"This desert is full of bad guys. Having a knife but not using it is one thing compared to not having a knife at all."

Liang Jin was indeed interested in one of the weapons.

It was an iron spear that was completely black.

This iron spear does not use bamboo or wood as the spear shaft, but is simply made of iron.

Compared with wooden spears, iron spears are much heavier and not as convenient and flexible.

Compared with ordinary gun users, people who use iron spears need to be more physically strong and have advanced martial arts skills.

It just so happened that the "Beiba Liuhe Spear" that Liang Jin learned was a set of strong and powerful spear techniques, and the effect of using an iron spear was better than that of an ordinary spear.

Especially what the stall owner said actually makes sense.

Having a knife and not using it and having no knife to use are two completely different things.

The Western Desert is now in chaos. Wearing a weapon can deter some villains and avoid many unnecessary troubles.

Liang Jin turned to Gao Hongzhe and asked:

"Tanhua Lang, do you have any money? Lend me some."

Now, this clone doesn't even have a copper coin except for a set of clothes. It's really shabby.

Gao Hongzhe said bitterly:

"To be honest, I did have the silver, but I put it on a camel." "The camel... ran away."

Liang Jin shook his head when he heard this.

This kind of scholar really can't be relied upon for anything.

Gao Hongzhe said hurriedly:

"But please rest assured, Brother Meng. I am an expert in both calligraphy and painting. Selling a few of my paintings will not be a problem for me."

"With the money, we can stay in a hotel comfortably and have a good meal."

As Gao Hongzhe spoke, he immediately spread out paper, ink, brush and inkstone and began to write.

Liang Jin sighed helplessly.

In this remote and poor area in the desert, where survival resources are scarce and there are serious cultural differences, how can you expect others to be willing to pay for calligraphy and paintings?

the other side.

When the stall owner heard that the two had no money, his expression immediately changed and he said disdainfully:
"So they are two poor guys?"

"If you're poor, don't buy weapons. You don't have to worry about being robbed."

But the next moment, the stall owner saw the camel behind the two men, and his expression changed again, putting on an attentive smile:
"I was just shortsighted. Please forgive me."

"If you two are interested, you can trade your two camels for two handy weapons at the small stall."

At first glance, exchanging a camel for a second-hand weapon might seem a bit pricey.

But Liang Jin knew that this deal was definitely a good deal.

Although this iron spear is second-hand.

Fortunately, the gun is of excellent quality and is in good condition overall.

Many people think that a spear is made of a wooden shaft with an iron spear head, but such a top-heavy weapon is impossible to use well.

It's okay for ordinary people or ordinary soldiers to use it, but the requirements for warriors to use it are much higher.

Not only do warriors have very high requirements for the weight distribution of the gun body, but warriors often fight fiercely, and wooden guns can easily break.

Although this iron spear looks slightly worn and old, and appears simple, it is not simple.

It is very well made and must have been used by a master gunman in the past.

If such a gun were placed in the heart of Daqian, its value would be far greater than that of a camel.

Liang Jin then discussed with Gao Hongzhe:

"I'll lend you a camel."

"If we have the chance to meet again in the future, I will return it to you with interest."

The hay shop is not too far from Dingfeng City.

Liang Jin and Gao Hongzhe can reach the destination by riding a camel together before the food and water run out, so it will not affect their journey.

Gao Hongzhe had no objection to this:

"Brother Meng saved my life, so this camel should be given to you."

So Liang Jin used a camel to exchange for the iron spear from the stall owner.

The iron spear was nearly ten feet long, and Liang Jin could only carry it on his shoulder.

Gao Hongzhe had no interest in weapons, so after he wrote his calligraphy, he started selling them everywhere.

Liang Jin just took the last camel and looked at everything in the hay barn with interest.

After a while.

Gao Hongzhe returned in a bad mood and kept complaining:
"There's no one here who knows what they're doing. They're all just a bunch of rough guys."

He walked around with the calligraphy, but not only did no one want to buy it, he was also ridiculed and insulted, and was almost beaten.

Liang Jin was too lazy to comfort him and was planning to find a place to spend the night.

At this time.

But then I saw five or six people surrounding me.

The leader was the owner of the weapons stall.

The stall owner was seen carrying a large knife in one hand and pointing at Liang Jin and Gao Hongzhe with the other:
"You two little bastards! You bought my weapons and you dare not pay me and try to shirk your responsibility?"

"Why don't you ask around in this desert? Am I someone you scoundrels can afford to offend?"

"Give me the money quickly, or I'll chop you to death!"

(End of this chapter)