The Northern borderline was vast and had a small population. Coupled with the years of war, it was difficult for the people to survive.
In the past 20 years, the royal family of the Northern borderline, under the suggestion of the Wise Ones, finally agreed to cultivate and recuperate. They encouraged the people to have children and actively opened up business and trade with neighboring countries.
Without a doubt, this policy was very correct. Today, the three tribes of the Northern borderline were prosperous and lively. The country was extremely powerful.
More than a decade ago, they launched a sneak attack on the border of Dongqing and took over the three cities of Chongzhou and Shangyu County. This made the Northern borderline arrogant and arrogant. They even thought that they had the absolute power to enter the Central Plains.
After all, Dongqing was too weak now. It could not withstand the ravages of their armored cavalry. The country's demise was imminent!
The Wise Ones of the Northern borderline realized this and hurriedly beat them down. Only then did they manage to suppress the impetuousness and arrogance of the Northern borderline.
In recent years, Princess An Yina had interfered. Dongqing's political situation had become more and more chaotic. The country's power had plummeted. In the eyes of the Northern borderline, Dongqing was already in the bag. As soon as their King of the Northern borderline gave the order, they could mobilize their troops to attack Dongqing.
Under such circumstances, the King of the Northern borderline could no longer hold back his pride. The King's authority was getting stronger and stronger. Until now, the Wise Ones' honest and harsh words had aroused the King's disgust. This impetuous and arrogant atmosphere affected the entire Northern borderline from top to bottom.
Wu Liba, the strategist of the Northern borderline's Wise Ones, seemed rough and rash, but he was actually a meticulous strategist.
He realized the hidden dangers of the superficial arrogance in the Northern borderline. He had advised the King of the Northern borderline several times.
No matter how weak Dongqing was, it was once one of the top five in the Central Plains. They should be extremely cautious when facing this enemy!
Since ancient times, were there any lack of examples of arrogant soldiers being defeated? However, no matter how Wu Liba quoted from the classics, the King of the Northern borderline did not listen. He even berated him harshly. Faced with this situation, Wu Liba was both worried and sad.
He was not afraid of anything else. He was afraid that the Northern borderline would become arrogant and look down on the enemy because of a small victory.
Today, he was scolded by the King of the Northern borderline again because of his advice. He hoped that the King of the Northern borderline would order an order to restrain the excessive extravagance of the subjects and the exaggerated status of showing off their wealth. He pointed out the shortcomings and spoke generously, but the King of the Northern borderline did not accept it …
Wu Liba sighed. This was not a good thing for the North borderline, but he could do nothing about it.
He couldn't tell when it started, but this demonic wind and evil Qi had spread throughout the entire Northern Borderline.
Filled with rage, Wu Liba returned home, exhausted both physically and mentally. A few female slaves came forward to serve him.
He waited for a long time but did not see his wife. His thick eyebrows were tightly knitted together and his eyes were filled with undisguised unhappiness.
He really looked down on this crude and uncultured wife of his. However, this marriage was fought for by Wu Liba's elders. Because his wife's maiden family ran a trading company, their wealth was well-known in the Northern Borderline. When he marched to war, he needed the help of this generous wife to supply his rations. On account of this, Wu Liba felt that he could still tolerate this wife.
However, men, especially men from the Northern Borderline, which one of them didn't want a shrewish wife to be gentle to them?
This was a thought that even Wu Liba could not avoid. He had a strong desire to possess and control his wife.
If he returned home one day and did not see his wife, Wu Liba's mood would become very bad.
The Northern Borderline did not value a woman's chastity. There was no such thing as loyalty between husband and wife. If the wife was not satisfied with or did not like her husband, she might turn around and have an affair or keep a gigolo.
Wu Liba believed that he was well-versed in the culture of the Central Plains. Of course, he could not accept his wife climbing over the wall to find a man.
Whenever his wife was not within his sight, Wu Liba could not help but worry that she was fooling around with a gigolo.
He was in a bad mood and asked the female slave in a gruff voice, "Where did Madam go?"
The female slave replied with trepidation, "Madam went out with a few other noble ladies. She will be back in about four hours."
Hearing this, Wu Liba's mood became even worse. He snorted angrily, "Lead the way, let's go take a look."
His wife was already crude and uncultured. If she mingled with those women, how could her upbringing be good?
At this moment, Wu Liba's wife was shopping heroically.
Yes, shopping.
When people went out to shop, they did not buy the good ones, only the expensive ones. One person could buy up an entire street!
Her family was rich, and the Northern Borderline valued women very much. Hence, Wu Liba's wife did not lack money. Moreover, her husband was a brave general of the Northern Borderline. He was from the "Wise Ones" clan and was highly respected. Even the King of the Northern Borderline had to treat him with respect.
Wu Liba's wife's life could not be more comfortable. When she was bored, she would bring a group of sisters to sweep the streets.
Now, a group of Northern Borderline noble ladies were eagerly waiting for the treasure house's shopkeeper to deliver the treasures.
"Ladies, sorry to keep you waiting."
The treasure house's shopkeeper was of mixed blood. He had the gentleness and elegance of a man from the Central Plains, but also the boldness and valiance of a man from the Northern Borderline. If not for the fact that he was already forty-five years old and had a few granddaughters and grandsons, many high-ranking officials in the Northern Borderline would not be at ease to let their wives frequent the treasure house. This man was too charismatic. If he were to sleep with his wife while shopping, it would be a grievance.
The shop often sold precious smuggled goods. This was also the favorite place of the Northern Borderline's aristocrats because the goods were good and expensive.
The man held a box steadily in both hands. His slightly thin lips spoke in an elegant and tactful tone. These noble ladies even dared to press their husbands to the ground and beat them up. Usually, when they shouted, their voices could be heard from miles away. However, in front of this elegant middle-aged man, they could not help but display the demeanor of a "lady". They patiently waited for him to slowly open the box and reveal the rare treasures inside.
"This is a colored glaze ware. Ladies, please take a look."
After the box was opened, the ladies' eyes were all attracted by the items lying quietly in the box.
Wu Liba's wife only came to her senses after a while. She opened her mouth and asked, "Mister shopkeeper, how much are these treasures?"
The shopkeeper said, "This is a set of tea ware. The quality and workmanship are rare in the world. The price is a little expensive."
Wu Liba's wife said with a smile, "Could it be that shopkeeper is worried that I cannot afford it?"
The shopkeeper said, "Madam must be joking. Madam's family is rich enough to rival a country. Everyone in the Central Plains knows that. How could Madam not be able to afford it? Even if you really cannot afford it, for Madam's sake, this set of treasures should lower its price and beg you to take it away. A treasure should be matched with a beautiful woman. Only a beautiful woman like Madam can bring out its value. "
Madam Wu Liba's cheeks reddened. The smile on her face grew brighter. "Shopkeeper is really getting better at talking."
There was no woman who did not like to be praised. Madam Wu Liba was even more so.
Although the other ladies were not as rich as this one, they were also extravagant. They hurriedly inquired about the price.
The shopkeeper's eyelids narrowed slightly. He said gently, "This set is of above average quality. It is not considered the best. Therefore, it is only sold for 25,000 strings of coins."
25,000 strings of coins?
This price made many of the ladies hesitate. It was not that they could not afford it, but they felt that it was slightly expensive.
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