Catching Monsters

Chapter 183 Sixty-third Brother
The sunset dyed the sky like colorful silk, and the afterglow sprinkled on the green tiles of Jingbei Posthouse, emitting a warm yellow glow.

The convoy of the Northern Hu delegation was driving into the backyard of the post station. These people were wearing thick plush robes, with swords slung around their waists. They had rough skin and their appearance and dress were obviously different from those of the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Merchants passing by also recognized that this group of people might be the Northern Hu people, and they all avoided them for fear of getting into trouble.

At this time, a burly Hu man with a face full of stubble, with his hand on the knife at his waist, shouted impatiently at the merchant who was blocking the way at the door: "Ayi le (get out of here)."

After scolding the travelers along the way, the Hu people turned around respectfully and looked at Tuoba Anyi.

Tuoba Anyi strode into the inn with a faint smile on his face.

At this moment, the postmaster of Jingbei Post came over to greet them. He was about forty years old. Looking at this group of rude barbarians, his brows were tightly furrowed. This group of barbarians was indeed as rude and impolite as the rumors said.

However, the news had already come from above that we should treat them well and not offend them.

At this moment, Jiang Yun was sitting in the Jingbei Posthouse. He was wearing a clean white gown, sitting in front of a table, observing this group of Hu people.

As for the Hu people, people in the heartland of the Zhou Dynasty and around the capital city could actually see quite a few of them, but most of those Hu people came to the capital city to do business.

Everyone adapted to the local customs, was friendly and smiling when they met everyone.

But this group of Hu people are first-class elite soldiers and brave generals, with a strong military aura.

As soon as he entered the inn, he drove out the diners one by one, being rude and disrespectful.

Soon, two rude barbarians put their hands on Jiang Yun's shoulders and pretended to drive him away. Jiang Yun looked at them with a smile on his face and said, "Mr. Tieshu, is this how you treat guests?"

Jiang Yun didn't know who the Tieshu was among these people, so he could only ask loudly.

Unexpectedly, Tuoba Anyi's eyes lit up in the crowd, and he asked his Hu people to clear all the people around, and then he walked over.

"What's your name?" Tuoba Anyi slowly sat down opposite Jiang Yun, speaking fluent Da Zhou official language: "My name is Tuoba Anyi."

"My name is Jiang Yun."

Jiang Yun stared into the other person's eyes and said slowly: "A senior master asked me to come over and meet you."

Tuoba Anyi waved his hand, asked his men to step back, and made sure that there was no one else in the lobby of the inn.

Then he whispered, "I came here this time to ask that senior master for a favor. As for the conditions, that senior can propose them at will."

Jiang Yun smiled and shrugged, saying, "I am only here on behalf of the senior. I don't know what the senior wants. Why don't you mention it and see what I can give you. I will go back and report to him."

Tuoba Anyi heard this and pondered for a moment, then said, "The senior said that he likes gold and silver... But what we brought with us on this trip are all grassland specialties, presented to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou, so we didn't bring any gold or silver."

When Jiang Yun heard this, he was ready to get up and leave. Why did you tell me you had no money? It was a pity that I came all the way to Jingbei Station...

How come there is still telecommunications fraud in this damn place?

Seeing Jiang Yun about to get up and leave, Tuoba Anyi said in a deep voice: "But every time we make an offering, His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou will reward us with a lot of gold and silver. We can then allocate some of it to you, senior."

This is also one of the reasons why the northern Hu people were willing to come and pay tribute.

Salt, silk and other items are scarce on the grassland.

Every time they brought some worthless grassland specialties, they could exchange them for a large sum of gold and silver, which could be used to buy various scarce materials in the capital and bring them back to Beihu. This business was a sure win, and as for paying tribute, Beihu didn't care about such face-saving things at all.

I will pay tribute today and I will beat you tomorrow when I become stronger.

Jiang Yun stopped walking after hearing his last words. He didn't want to show that he was too anxious, so he said, "Okay, I'll report to the senior and let him make the decision."

"Also, after you arrive in the capital, what do you want me to do for you? What do you want to do?"

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Anyi slowly clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth: "Zhenguogong Mansion!"

"My father was one of the most outstanding heroes in our Northern Hu! But he was killed by Xu Dingwu of the Zhenguo Mansion."

"When I come to the capital this time, I will definitely make the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion uneasy!"

Jiang Yun frowned slightly. Last night, Xu Suwen and Xu Xiaogang also mentioned that Xu Dingwu had sent a letter saying that they should be careful of the Northern Hu delegation.

But Jiang Yun didn't expect that it was such a coincidence that the other party actually asked him to deal with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Hearing this, Jiang Yun's face immediately showed a warm smile, and he said: "Okay, I will go back and tell the senior, I'm sure I can help you."

Seeing this, Tuoba Anyi stared at Jiang Yun for a moment, then raised his hand and shouted, "Bring me some wine!"

Soon, one of his men took out two bowls of liquor and placed them on the table.

"Brother Jiang and I hit it off right away. Why don't we become brothers?" Tuoba Anyi looked at Jiang Yun with a smile.

What kind of bad habit is this? We have only chatted for a few minutes and you want to become sworn brothers?
After saying this, Tuoba Anyi took out the sword from his waist, cut his palm, and dripped a drop of blood into two bowls of liquor.

Seeing Jiang Yun was a little dazed, Tuoba Anyi reached out and handed over the knife: "How about I help Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Yun quickly said no, bit his finger and dripped two drops of blood. What kind of hobby does this person have? Is it necessary to make such a big cut just to get two drops of blood?

Although he didn't know what this guy was up to, he was so enthusiastic that Jiang Yun couldn't refuse.

After they each drank the strong liquor, Tuoba Anyi patted Jiang Yun's shoulder with confidence and said, "According to the customs of our grassland, after we become sworn brothers, we will be half-brothers."

"I am a few years older than you, so you can call me Big Brother."

"I call you Brother Sixty-third."

"Okay, eh." Jiang Yun was stunned. Wait, sixty-third brother? How many sworn brothers does this guy have?

Of course, Jiang Yun still said politely: "Of course, from now on we will live and die together."

Unexpectedly, Tuoba Anyi was not happy with this: "Our grassland is different from your Central Plains. There is no such thing as sharing life and death."

Tuoba Anyi was a man of heroic character. He liked to make friends widely and would become sworn brothers with anyone he liked. Several of his sworn brothers died at his hands. How could he share life and death with them?

"Sixty-third brother, since the old senior sent you here, it means he values you very much. You have to help me with this matter." Tuoba Anyi patted Jiang Yun on the shoulder: "If there are any benefits in the future, I will definitely not leave you out."

It was obvious that this guy wanted Jiang Yun to become sworn brothers with him just for this purpose.

(End of this chapter)