"If we don't take the mainstream route, can we pass from here? We are the boats sent by the imperial court to deliver things to the front. "
"Can we? Will Baishi's boat get stuck? We are carrying military supplies. "
"I'll give you a handful of money. Tell me the truth and don't hit me. I'll believe you."
"I'll really give you money. Thank you. You don't have to pedal."
"It's been a few days. Don't you need to work if you follow us?"
On the Yellow River, two boats were moving forward quickly. They were not sure about the many tributaries and rivers, so they wanted to ask.
The other party said that they could reach the front in one breath through the tributaries.
They asked the fishermen who went into the shrimp cages at night. When they mentioned money, the other party wanted to hit them.
Then the other party's son got on the first boat and wanted to help guide the way.
There were countless tributaries here. One of them was not damaged or changed, and the other was not in the Little Ice Age. The weather was so warm that even Tubo could grow crops in large quantities.
"Are you from the Tang dynasty?" When one of the people on the boat made way, he wanted to pedal. If he didn't let him, he wouldn't give directions.
"Nonsense. I'm not from the Tang dynasty. Why would I care about you? You almost went into the lake and had to come back. "
It was the first time for the young man on the boat to ride this kind of boat, so he pushed hard.
His leg muscles were not weak because he used a paddle boat at home.
Paddle boats gave people the feeling that they were rowing with their arms. In fact, they also needed to exert strength with their feet and waist, especially when they were going against the current.
Now, they were holding the handrail with their hands and pedaling with their feet. It was a novel feeling.
"Do you know how the battle is now? Did the Tang dynasty suffer? "The man on the propeller boat asked.
"We beat the Tubo people away. In the past, we had to give money to the Tubo people and sometimes we had to sell things."
The local didn't avoid the fact that they had transactions with the Tubo people.
"What about now? Did you make less money? "
"Now we're fishing. The Tubo people don't know how to fish. Their fish are fine. We gave them things in exchange for fishing opportunities, but they didn't catch us …"
The man explained the situation. Although the Tang dynasty and the Tubo people were fighting fiercely.
In fact, the local people could use some means to bribe the Tubo people and then get benefits.
The Tubo tribe was by the water, and they could benefit from it. Why would they need to capture people? If they did, no one else would come.
The two sides formed such a balance. It was just like Li Yi's time on the other side of Earth, saying that the army of the world's strongest country was attacking Afghanistan, and then paying protection fees for passing through.
War wouldn't affect cooperation. What should be paid should be paid.
"Can you get there before dawn?"
"We'll be there soon. Don't you know where you are now?"
"We're transporting military supplies."
"Why would I help if it wasn't for military needs? In the future, the Tang dynasty will have the final say in this area. I can catch fish however I want. "
"Was the battle intense?"
"What's so intense about it? Tubo has run away. "
"He ran away?"
"They were beaten and fled. There was a rumble. I heard that someone called, oh, Zasykuzé, ran away with less than three hundred people.
Then when the other chiliarchies saw that so many of them had been beaten up, they decided to run as well.
Now that they're shouting at our army across the river, the wind should be better. Blow slowly to the west and blow them up with hot air balloons. "
"You know about this?"
"Who doesn't know? We're drawing a water map now. When we're done, tell the soldiers of the Tang dynasty that they don't have to attack the main stream of the Yellow River."
"Can we not go the main stream?"
"What are we going to do now? If we go the main stream, we have to go around from below. It'll take more than twenty days. No, your boat will take five or six days.
What kind of boat is this? How can it be so fast? Are you selling it? You can rent it. It's flying. "
"Rent a boat to catch fish?"
"My boat is enough for fishing. We want to give something to the Tang dynasty soldiers in front. Think about it. If we occupy it, we don't have to give Tubo any benefits.
We can fish as much as we want. I can also go ashore to pick mushrooms. The mushrooms here are good. If I bring a bow, I can hunt some game and have meat to eat at home. "
"This boat can't do. This is special."
"I know. We just want a boat with two big wheels. I saw it last time. It's not bad either. Paddling is tiring. When we reach the destination, we don't have the strength to pull the bow.
Going against the current and going on a small river is also tiring. This year, my family wants to hunt two more skins. My nephew is just born.
Before winter comes, I want to make clothes for him. Don't freeze to death. Children get sick when they're cold. "
"When we get there, I believe they'll be hunting. Ask them for a few skins and give them to our little nephew."
"Okay, I believe you. Ordinary people can't see this boat. Is it Li Family Zhuangzi?"
"Winged Knights."
"It's you. We've made a deal. If you give me the skins, I'll give them to my nephew. I won't take advantage of you. When you come over in the future, I'll watch the river and guide you."
"Here's ten coins. Do you recognize it? If you recognize it, take it. "
"I recognize it, but I can't take it. Are you looking down on me? I want the skins for my nephew. You're Winged Knights. You're good at archery and riding. "
"Okay, when we get there, I'll hunt for you personally."
"That's what I meant. When we get there, I'll cast two nets and give you fish to eat. If it weren't for my little nephew, I wouldn't want anything. "
"Then you …"
"We're here. No, don't shoot. Winged Knights, I'm from the Tang dynasty. Bring me a torch." The local suddenly shouted.
Just now, there were sparks. He immediately understood that the other party was going to shoot a rocket.
"Password!" The other side shouted.
"How would I know the password? I'll bring the Winged Knights over. "The local was angry.
"ABCDE, Winged Knights." The Winged Knights on the boat shouted back.
"Wait." The other side replied.
"Will I be killed?" The local wanted to jump into the water.
"No. Besides, you can't swim faster than us even if you jump. We have waterproof flashlights and water mirrors."
"In the future, I'll pass if I shout this password? I'll remember it. What should I do? "
"No, you'll know when you see it."
The cavalry came over with torches.
"It's a small group." The cavalry was the Winged Knights.
"Old Monkey, hurry up. Two boats, three groups in one boat." The people on the boat saw the other party's appearance.
"They're so damn fast. Are you tired? Go quickly. We'll be there in 15 minutes. Stick to this side. Tubo is pushed to the other side of the river. "
"Do you have any leather? My brother's nephew is just born. I don't have any good gifts. Give me one sheepskin and at least six rabbit skins. "
"One yak skin. Wait a minute."
A large piece of yak skin was brought over. After being folded, it was also a big bundle.
The person who led the way stopped pedaling the boat. He went to the back and hugged it, smiling foolishly.
This yak skin would be a big gift when his nephew was one month old.
The whole yak skin was spread out on the ground and the little guy was placed on it. It was like having heaven and earth.
The yak skin was too big. When he got married in the future, it would be his nephew's family property.
A piece of yak skin was equivalent to a house. It was no problem for two people to sleep together.
With the sheep and leather given by the others, life started to get better.
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