Travel to the early Tang Dynasty and become a salted fish

I saw the one-eyed dragon there like a toad, puffing out its cheeks and blowing air to speed up the burning of the incense.

Several family heads with the fifth surname and Qi Wang almost rushed over and beat each other to death on the spot.

Is this something people do?

You just pinched off a large portion of the incense stick you agreed to use, and now you are still blowing on it. Do you really think we have no temper?

Just when several people were furious and wanted to reprimand Chu Mo for his despicable smile, Cui Zheng, the only one on the side who could barely retain his sense, spoke hurriedly to suppress everyone's anger:

"Everyone, please quickly take stock of your supplies and see how much we can use to feed this evil wolf. Otherwise, I'm afraid things won't be good today."

"If you can't be kind, then just take action! I still don't believe that with so many of us, these bunch of chickens and dogs can really do anything to us."

Lu Hui, who was about to explode with anger, immediately roared when he heard Cui Zheng's words.

"Haha, Master Lu, if you are really that stubborn, then take your Lu family directly and don't involve our Cui family."

Cui Zheng looked at Lu Hui with a sneer. He was like a dog. At this time, he still couldn't tell the importance.

"Although there are 30000 people behind us, how many can actually hold a knife and fight with others?"

"The group of fierce bandits opposite were able to reach such a large scale without being wiped out by the imperial court. I think they must have some skills."

"Now, their apparent combat power has surpassed ours."

"What's more, if both sides take action, do you think their people will be indifferent to those old, weak, women and children? Are you sure that they will not use our tribe as a threat to counter us?"

"Instead of waiting until after the fight to beg for mercy, it is better to have peace talks now, when the two sides have not started war and still have concerns, and let them stop as they see fit, so that there is no need to hurt the peace."

After hearing what Cui Zheng said, Lu Hui was still a little dissatisfied:

"How do you know they have concerns about us? Are you sure that they can leave after we pay the toll?"

However, before Cui Zheng could explain this time, the other family heads on the side had already figured out the implications.

"Master Lu, Master Cui is right. Those bandits are indeed worried about us."

"Otherwise, you think we've been here for so long, why are they just starting to do it now?"

"And haven't you noticed that those bandits and knights have no intention of fighting with us? Otherwise, they would not yell and curse outside the camp, but just ignore it, rush over in a swarm, rob and fight randomly, let us I was caught off guard.”

Zheng Dezhu, who was usually close to Lu Hui, sighed softly, patted his shoulder and explained.

After hearing Zheng Dezhu's explanation, Lu Hui finally came to his senses.

Looking back angrily at the one-eyed dragon in the distance, Lu Hui snorted coldly:

"Then what should we do now? We can't really pay the toll as they ask, right?"

Several family heads looked at each other, and then sighed. Finally, Cui Zheng was the first to speak:

"My Cui family is willing to give 10 taels of gold, 20 cartloads of grain, and 1000 pieces of cloth for travel expenses."

Hearing Cui Zheng speak, the other family heads also responded and took out their own supplies.

Lu Hui saw that the situation was irreversible, so in the end he could only grit his teeth, pinch his nose, and accept this frustrating loss.

Soon, just before the incense was about to burn out, Cui Zheng came to Chu Mo with several family heads from the five surnames and Qiwang.

"This strong man, our family is willing to pay 60 taels of gold, 120 carts of grain, and 6000 bolts of cloth as travel expenses. I would like to ask you to show your kindness and stop arguing with us."

Chu Mo raised his eyebrows when he heard the price offered by Cui Zheng.

To be honest, he was quite surprised and very satisfied with the price offered by the other party.

After thinking about it, he coughed lightly and said with a look of embarrassment on his face:

"To be honest, the price you offered is somewhat different from what I expected. However, considering that it is not easy for you, if you give us another 100 war horses, then I will make the decision and it will be convenient for you."

When they heard that the other party wanted a war horse, the faces of the family heads immediately became extremely ugly.

You know, although they took away most of Chang'an City's supplies this time when they were in the car, they didn't have many war horses.

In particular, Cui Yingying formed cavalry twice in succession, and almost all the available horses were used up. Now let alone 100 horses, even 50, it was difficult for them to come up with them.

"Strong man, your request is really too much. As you can see, we are all raising families and we are kind people."

"Let alone 100 war horses, we can't even get 50."

"If you don't believe me, you can send someone to our camp to check. As long as we can find 100 war horses, then I, Cui Zheng, will make the decision today. What if I send you a batch of supplies as compensation?"

Hearing that Cui Zheng was so confident, Chu Mo was also stunned, then turned his eyes and said:

"Since there are no war horses, other livestock will do. As long as they can be ridden, I won't disdain them."

Seeing that the other party changed his mind, Cui Zheng was relieved.

It seems that his guess is correct, and the other party is not willing to fight with him.

After thinking for a while, he nodded and said:

"Then please wait a moment, strong man, and we will go back to collect money."

After speaking, he turned and left again.

Looking at Cui Zheng's leaving figure, Chu Ruowan quietly came up to her again and asked in confusion:

"My lord, they are so respectful to you, so why don't we take the opportunity to make a request and go directly through their camp and through this pass?"

Chu Mo pulled open the one eye covered by black cloth, looked up and down at Chu Ruowan carefully for a long time, and then sighed:

"Ruowan, you've been with me for so long, why haven't you learned even half of my skills?"

"Which of these family heads with the surname Qiwang is not a fox?"

"Do you think, if we take people directly and pass through their camp, will they find clues and find out our identity?"

"Also, why do you think we are able to force each other to submit now?"

"It's the sword in my hand, and they don't know our details."

"If we pass directly by them and let them know that we actually only have less than 4000 people, do you think they, old foxes, will let us go?"