From eunuch to emperor

People who run around in the world may appear to be generous and righteous, but in fact they weigh the pros and cons in their hearts.

For those who are similar to me, they will drink and eat meat together to make friends, so that they can help each other when they meet in the future.

When you meet powerful people, show your integrity and leave a good impression, because you can't be flattered.

When encountering those who are not as good as oneself, they may appear to be friendly and kind, but in reality they are condescending and look down on them.

Hu Shuisheng is such a person.

Li Dajiao is well-known and can take advantage of each other, so the relationship between the two is getting better and better along the way.

As for the man from Uzbekistan, he seemed to be extravagant, wealthy and generous, but with Hu Shuisheng's experience in the world, it was a bluff and the business probably failed.

Li Dajiao looked back and said, "As long as it doesn't affect us, let's go."

Hu Shuisheng's servant looked back and said in a low voice: "Brother Hu, I think those two women are very beautiful."

Hu Shuisheng turned around and took a closer look. Two women were riding a camel. Although their appearance was covered by blouses, their figure and temperament could still be seen.

They are indeed two stunning beauties.

"Keep an eye on the caravan and don't get into trouble."

The boy smiled and said, "Brother Hu, don't worry, I'm not a meddlesome person."

After leaving Jinsha City, the three teams slowly headed west.

Men from the Western Region followed Jujintang and Sitong shops for hundreds of miles.

When they rest, the men also rest; when they set out, the men also set out.

Anyway, in the desert, there are no inns to stay in, so we all sleep in the wilderness.

Finally, Hu Shuisheng felt a little unhappy.

"Master Li, I'm going to meet that man from the Western Regions. He keeps following us like this. It's so annoying."

Li Dajiao looked at the bonfire in the distance, nodded and said, "Okay, let's explore their background and see what they do."

Li Dajiao had a strange feeling. He always felt that there was something strange about this man from the Western Region.

However, if there was a problem, why did the Sands City inspection pass again?

With a knife hanging on his waist, Hu Shuisheng stood up and walked towards the bonfire not far away.

Men from the Western Regions are gathering around eating biscuits and warming themselves by the fire.

"Brothers, please be polite. Hu Shuisheng of Sitong Store. Thank you for your support. Please call me Brother Hu."

Hu Shuisheng calmly sat down next to the man.

"Oh, it turns out it's Brother Hu. I've heard about his name for a long time, so I feel disrespected."

The man from the Western Regions had a thick accent and praised very enthusiastically.

"Brother is doing business in the capital. I don't know where he is doing business?"

Hu Shuisheng has been around the capital for a long time, and he can figure out something as long as the man tells him.

The man from the Western Regions said with a smile: "The capital only sold it for two days. We went to Jinling North City and sold some by the river."

Hu Shuisheng was suspicious. When he was in Jinsha City, he clearly said that he was selling things in the capital, so why did he change to Jinling?

"Oh, I wonder what Xiongtai is selling?"

The man from the Western Region smiled and said, "Our Us...the gem of the Western Region."

Hu Shuisheng smiled and said: "I know that Xiongtai is from the Us State. Actually, it doesn't matter. The Us State invaded Jinsha City, but the merchants of the Us State can still come and go."

"This caravan of ours is also heading to the country of Us. I heard that the Western Region is ruled by the country of Us."

Seeing Hu Shuisheng say this, the man from the Western Region became more interested.

"Yes, we in Us are not bad people. Our family has been doing business with Da Zhou for several generations."

"We used to do business in Xixia, and then we went to the capital, and then to Jinling."

"We are all doing business, which is different from the royal court of Us."

The man from the Western Region kept explaining, trying to clear up the relationship.

"Brother, you have been doing business in the country of Uz for generations. Your family must be very prosperous, right?"

Hu Shuisheng glanced at the old servant, and then at several other people, all of whom were from the Central Plains.

There is a tall Westerner in the corner, but the Westerner lowers his head and does not look at anyone. He sleeps with the camel and looks like a slave doing odd jobs.

"Yes, we are the Sullun family, and we have a high status in the country of Uz."

The man from the Western Region said proudly, his eyes shining.

"The Sullen family?"

Hu Shuisheng was surprised. He traveled a lot on trade routes, so of course he knew the status of the Su Lun family in the Us country.

"Yes, my name is Corasu, from the Sullen family."

The man from the Western Region took out a token from his chest, which was the emblem of the Su Lun family.

Hu Shuisheng was frightened for a moment, but he regained his composure immediately.

Because having the emblem of the Sullun family may not necessarily mean you are the real Sullun family.

Anything can be forged, and a mere clan emblem means nothing.

"Brother, I belong to the Su Lun family. Why are there only a few of you in the caravan?"

The caravans from the Great Zhou Dynasty to the Western Regions were all led by people from the Great Zhou Dynasty.

It stands to reason that the people brought by men from the Western Regions should also be from the Western Regions. Why are they brought by people from the Central Plains?

"Hey, we met the water thieves in Jinling, and there were only two of them left. These Central Plains people were hired by me."

The man from the Western Region shook his head and sighed.

Hu Shuisheng nodded, looked at the thin old man, and asked, "Which path does this senior take?"

The old man's eyes flashed and he ate the biscuits silently without saying a word.

Hu Shuisheng felt his heart skip a beat and did not dare to ask again.

It's so murderous!

"Brother Hu, don't blame me. This is the bodyguard I hired. He said he is very powerful."

The man from the Western Region smiled and explained.

Hu Shuisheng nodded. With such a murderous intent, he was powerful. However, if the old man had evil intentions, this man from the Western Region would be dead.

"It's nothing. I see that there are only a few of you here, and I'm worried about your safety."

"Since we are escorted by experts, there is no need to worry. Let's go our separate ways."

Hu Shuisheng looked at the old man again, stood up and left.

The meaning of these words is obvious, I don't want the men from the Western Regions to follow the caravan anymore.

Returning to the queue at Sitong Store, Li Dajiao asked, "How was it?"

Hu Shuisheng sneered and said, "He's just a liar. He says he's from the Su Lun family, but you can't tell at all."

Li Dajiao was not sure and asked: "The Su Lun family?"

Hu Shuisheng explained: "The Su Lun family is a big family in the Us state. Their ancestors had great generals and they have great power in the government of the Us state."

"Of course, they are doing business at the same time, and they also have caravans going to Zhou Dynasty."

"But, he really doesn't look like a member of the Su Lun family."

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the imperial court explicitly prohibited officials from doing business because officials had power in their hands. If officials did business, corruption would be extremely serious.

The Us state is different. The king allows ministers to do business.

The Su Lun family relied on its military power to do business throughout the Western Region.

Many of the goods in Sitong Store are sold to the Su Lun family, so they are very familiar with them.

"Oh, that's it. It seems to be a fake."

Li Dajiao said lightly.

When traveling around the world, it all depends on your own judgment whether it is true or not. It is not surprising for men from the Western Regions to brag and talk nonsense. I have seen it a lot.

"Ignore them, they are not allowed to follow tomorrow."

Hu Shuisheng said with disgust.

Li Dajiao had no objection. They were not bodyguards and had no obligation to protect the men of the Western Regions.

Some people patrolled and guarded at night, while others rested. Hu Shuisheng and Li Dajiao both slept with their weapons in their arms.

In the middle of the night, a group of black figures suddenly appeared in the north, and the watchman shouted: "The horse thieves are coming!"