I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The customs checkpoint of the Xiahou tribe was located at the entrance of a narrow valley, with steep cliffs on both sides, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.

At the checkpoint, flags were waving, swords and guns were standing in rows, and a murderous atmosphere was overwhelming.

Baona's caravan stopped in front of the checkpoint in a mighty procession, with the goods on the camels piled up like mountains, a dazzling array of goods.

Customs officer Xiahou was short and fat, with a face full of flesh. His small eyes rolled around, revealing his shrewdness and greed.

He glanced at Bao Na and said sarcastically, "Hey, isn't this Boss Bao from the ancient Dian Kingdom? I've heard a lot about you!"

"Lord Xiahou, you are too kind." Baona smiled slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"I heard that Boss Bao's caravan is very wealthy and the goods are priceless!" Customs Officer Xiahou rubbed his fat hands, with greed flashing in his eyes. "In that case, the tariff..." He deliberately prolonged his voice and looked at Bao Na meaningfully.

"Lord Xiahou, just pay the customs duties according to the usual practice." Baona said in a deep voice.

"Convention?" Customs Officer Xiahou sneered. "In today's world, what conventions are there? I have the final say!" He held up five fat fingers. "Fifty percent! Not a cent less!"

The caravan members were immediately furious. A 50% tariff was simply an exorbitant price!

This is almost equivalent to giving away half of the goods.

"Lord Xiahou, you are going too far!" Shangguan Xingshang couldn't help but stand up and say.

"Excessive?" Customs Officer Xiahou snorted coldly, "This is my territory, and I have the final say! If you don't want to pay, then go back to the Ancient Dian Kingdom!"

Baona did not rush to refute, but carefully observed the expression of Customs Officer Xiahou and thought to herself.

She could see that this Xiahou customs officer did not really want to stop them, but wanted to take the opportunity to blackmail them.

"Lord Xiahou," Baona said slowly, "I heard that the Xiahou tribe has recently suffered a drought unseen in a century. The people have no harvest and are suffering terribly. I wonder if this is true?"

Customs Officer Xiahou's expression changed slightly and his eyes flickered, obviously because Baona had hit a sore spot.

"To be honest," Baona continued, "this time, in addition to trade, I also brought some food and supplies, hoping to help the Xiahou tribe overcome their difficulties."

Customs Officer Xiahou was stunned. He didn't expect Baona to say such a thing.

Baona signaled the caravan members behind her to move some of the food and supplies down and pile them in front of the checkpoint.

"These foods and supplies are my little gifts. I hope Lord Xiahou will accept them." Bao Na said.

Customs Officer Xiahou looked at the food and supplies in front of him. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but couldn't.

Baona smiled slightly, "Lord Xiahou, why don't we sit down and talk slowly..."

Customs Officer Xiahou's expression kept changing, but in the end, greed overcame his reserve.

He coughed dryly and said with a pretentious tone, "Since Mr. Bao is so generous, I can't help but appreciate it. How about this, the tariff will be 30%?"

Baona smiled slightly, but did not agree immediately. Instead, she turned to Shangguan Xingshang beside her and said softly, "Shangguan, what do you think?"

Shangguan Xingshang understood and immediately shouted, "30%? Lord Xiahou, this is too disrespectful! Our boss has come all the way here, bringing so much relief supplies, and yet you're still charging 30%! If word gets out, what will others think of the Xiahou tribe? They'll say you're taking advantage of the situation and kicking someone when they're down!"

Customs Officer Xiahou rolled his eyes around a few times, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Although a 20% tariff is a little less, it is better than nothing.

Besides, Baona sent so much food and supplies, which made up for some of the losses.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, let's do as Boss Bao said, 20%!"

"Deal!" Baona agreed readily.

The checkpoint was opened and the caravan entered the territory of the Xiahou tribe in a mighty manner.

The tribal leader Sima Xiong came out in person to greet Baona and her group.

Sima Xiong was a tall and strong man with a sharp gaze, and his every move exuded majesty.

He heard about Bona's righteous act and admired her generosity and wisdom.

"Boss Bao, welcome to the Xiahou Tribe!" Sima Xiong warmly shook Bao Na's hand. "We in the Xiahou Tribe will always remember your righteous act!"

"You're too polite, Chief Sima," Baona said with a smile. "I'm doing this so that the caravans of our Ancient Dian Kingdom can pass smoothly."

In the subsequent trade negotiations, Bao Na, with her rich experience and extraordinary wisdom, reached a series of trade terms with Sima Xiong that were beneficial to both parties.

Sima Xiong also agreed to provide security for the caravans of the ancient Dian Kingdom, which was of great significance to the stability of the trade routes.

The caravan members cheered and their admiration for Baona increased even more.

As night fell, the caravan set up camp to rest under the arrangement of the Xiahou tribe.

Baona sat in the tent, looking at the map in her hand, lost in thought.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the tent...

"Who?" Baona asked vigilantly.

As night fell, the caravan set up camp to rest under the arrangement of the Xiahou tribe.

Baona sat in the tent, carefully examining the map in her hand in the dim light of the fire.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the tent. She asked alertly, "Who?"

The tent curtain was gently drawn open, and Shangguan Hangshang poked his head in, holding a small, exquisite cloth bag in his hand with a mysterious smile on his face. "Boss Bao, this is a gift from a friend of yours."

Baona took the cloth bag and opened it delicately, revealing an exquisite jade pendant inside.

The jade pendant is transparent and smooth like jade, with exquisite patterns carved on it, as if you can feel the body temperature of the ancient Queen of Dian.

She gently stroked the jade pendant, her heart filled with longing and warmth, as if the ancient Queen of Dian was standing beside her, giving her endless strength and support.

The next morning, the caravan, loaded with goods, prepared to embark on the return journey.

However, when they reached a dense forest, they suddenly heard a cry.

A group of ragged men, looking like refugees, stumbled out of the bushes.

They approached the caravan, holding tattered bowls and strips of cloth, begging the caravan to give them some food and water.

The merchants felt sympathy and ordered their men to distribute some food.

However, just as the food distribution was about to end, these seemingly pitiful refugees suddenly attacked.

The broken bowls and cloth strips in their hands instantly turned into swords and bows and arrows, and for a moment, a fierce battle broke out suddenly.

Guard Zhuge immediately ordered the guard team to counterattack quickly. The merchants did not retreat either. They used the goods as weapons to deal with the robbers.

Arrows flew, swords clashed, and shouts of killing rose one after another.

Baona quickly took off her outer robe, put on light combat clothes, and rushed into the battle group with a long sword in hand.

She searched for the enemy leader in the crowd and finally found the familiar figure in the chaos - a tall man with a fierce face.

She knew very well that only by capturing the leader could the chaos be quelled.

Baona quickly approached and engaged in a fierce fight with the leader.

After a fierce confrontation, she finally seized the opportunity, stabbed the leader in the shoulder with a sword, and successfully captured him.

Seeing this, the other robbers dropped their weapons and fled.

Zhuge Huwei led the guards in pursuit and captured them one by one.

After the battle, the caravan members cheered. Baona wiped the sweat from her face, but she became more alert in her heart.

Although she had reached a cooperation with the Xiahou tribe, there were still more tribes waiting to be negotiated, and she knew that the road ahead would not be smooth.

Night fell again and the caravan rested by the campfire.

Baona sat by the campfire, holding the jade pendant in her hand, silently reciting the name of the ancient Dian Queen in her heart.

Suddenly, she felt a chill, as if someone was watching her in secret.

She looked up and around, only to see a shadow moving quietly in the firelight...

"Who's there?" Baona's voice was firm and powerful, but it seemed particularly meaningful in the quiet night.