Section 8: You were originally a beautiful person, yet how did you become a thief

Xiao Buyi turned his gaze towards Xiao Dapeng and saw him slowly nodding, no longer evading the issue. "According to my earlier analysis, when it comes to horse breeding, we must avoid the temptation of quick success. We need to consider development from three perspectives: long-term, medium-term, and short-term. First and foremost, it is essential for Lai San to connect with buyers."

Secondly, we need to find a place for raising horses. This location must be remote, hidden, and difficult for ordinary people to access, with tender grass and beautiful water, an open terrain that is easy for galloping, which goes without saying. Xiao Buyi spoke eloquently, his spirits soaring. It is also very important that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack. I propose that starting today, everyone should work a bit harder, setting out in all directions to search for the necessary site.

Thank you, father. Xiao Buyi felt somewhat frustrated, knowing what his father was trying to enlighten him about

"You are right," Xiao Dapeng sighed, "Even if one is a noble, what difference does it make? One is still accompanying a ruler or a tiger, with no guarantee of safety from morning to night! Brother Xue, I know you have great ambitions and feel somewhat unwilling to remain in this mountain stronghold. If you wish to leave, I will not hold you back, but I do not wish to discuss the matters of the Xiao family any further"

"Young master, I am actually not from the Central Plains." Han Xue pondered for a long time and finally decided to reveal the truth.

Xiao Dapeng's large hand had heavily patted Xue Burin's shoulder, "Brother Xue, you certainly know what I meant when I named my son Buyi!"

"By the way, where are you from? What do you mean by your people and the books?" Xiao Buyi suddenly recalled what Han Xue had mentioned about her people yesterday. Could it be that she is also considered a Turkic person?

The commoner spoke with great authority; when it comes to horse trading, there is no issue at all. Xue Burin sensed that there was more to the words than met the ear

"Since that is the case, what are we waiting for?" Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Then we will split into three groups. Lai San will look for buyers, I will join Mo Feng and Fat Huai to search for the ranch, and a few of you will contact the Turks first. What does everyone think?"

Xiao Buyi is not foolish, but it took him a while to understand what Xiao Dapeng meant. Only then did he remember that he originally intended to discuss with his father about letting Han Xue go from the stronghold. However, he did not expect his father to be so impatient, which made it difficult for him to express his thoughts.

When he turned around, he found Xue Burin right behind him. Xiao Dapeng was startled and said, "Brother Xue, why do you appear like a ghost?"

This is for the best. Xiao Dapeng glanced around before instructing, "Brother Xue, do not mention this matter again in the future, especially in front of commoners"

This commoner need not worry. Xue Burin has evidently conducted some research, stating, "Currently, the Turkic people are divided into two regions, primarily nomadic, and the ones we are dealing with are the Eastern Turks. They are unsettled, surrounded by numerous tribes, yet they are united in appearance but divided in spirit. There are many horse traders from the Central Plains to the grasslands, and while there are certainly dangers, as long as we establish good relations with the local tribal chieftains, there should be great opportunities. I discussed with the village chief and we plan to find some personnel in this regard, preferably locals, to explore the routes."

Xue Burin was taken aback for a moment, and after a while said: "I know that my elder brother only wants to let this child, Bu Yi, live as an ordinary person, which is why he named him Bu Yi"

After Xiao Buyi returned to the wooden house, he saw Han Xue sitting on the bed, furrowing her brows in deep thought, and that air of worry had a unique charm to it

"I heard Mo Feng say that there was no commotion in your room last night?" Xiao Dapeng saw the flush on Xiao Buyi's face and patted his shoulder heavily, "Is it that the woman was disobedient?"

Seeing her delicate beauty marred, with her brows slightly furrowed, Xiao Buyi felt a sense of worry for her. This indeed echoed the saying, "You were originally a beautiful person, yet fate has made you a thief." However, this lady becoming the wife of the bandit leader was truly a matter of necessity.

She is very obedient. Xiao Buyi could only go along with Xiao Dapeng's wishes, wishing he could strangle Mo Feng.

As he gazed at the receding figure of Xiao Buyi, Xiao Dapeng's eyes shifted, lost in thought.

Years have passed, yet the elder brother remains as cautious as ever. In fact, what they say in Jiaozuo is not without reason... Xue Burin is clearly unwilling to give up

I can only be considered half a Turkic person. Han Xue's face showed a hint of sadness, "Back when Emperor Wen was in power, and Khagan Qimin was alive, the Khagan often came to the court to pay tribute and acknowledge allegiance. There were also quite a few Turkic people who moved to the capital to reside. My ancestors admired the culture of Huaxia and married women from the Central Plains, and they were among the first to migrate to the Western Capital, so my way of speaking is not much different from yours.

Xiao Dapeng stroked his beard, revealing a relieved smile on his face. "It is the blessing of our ancestors that has allowed the commoner to turn danger into safety. Brother Xue, what do you think of what the commoner said today? I was initially uncertain, but after hearing this young man speak, I feel there is great potential. The commoner suddenly knows how to raise horses; this must also be the will of our ancestors."

Xiao Buyi cannot deny that Han Xue is indeed quite beautiful, surpassing the beauties of his era with her natural elegance

Lai nodded and responded with a sound

A glimmer of hope surged within Han Xue. Last night, she had only mentioned it briefly, noticing that Xiao Buyi seemed disinterested, and did not elaborate further. Today, with Xiao Buyi bringing it up, could it be that there has been a turn of events?

Xue Burin nodded slowly, yet there was a hint of helplessness on his face

When Xiao Buyi walked out of the Hall of Unity, he noticed Xiao Dapeng following behind. He slowed his pace and, seeing him hesitating, simply stopped to wait.

"Doesn't elder brother think that the commoner has changed a lot?" Xue Burin was quite straightforward.

One should adapt to local customs; last night, the behavior appeared to be more refined than that of a bandit, resembling that of a scholar.

Everyone nodded in agreement, believing that Xiao Buyi's proposal for the *Map* and *Book* was highly reasonable

Xue Burin originally thought that his earnest persuasion of everyone had already made a significant contribution. Upon hearing Xiao Buyi's remarks, which stirred the crowd's emotions, he felt even more admiration. "Young master, I initially intended to manage everything with the village chief. Since your ideas are so astute and seem well thought out, why don't you share your plans for the future"

Oh. Xiao Dapeng smiled and said, "I know you must think that my father is a bit strict, but I heard that the women here are quite attractive. Nowadays, in the mountains, there are indeed fewer women than good horses, so you must take good care of them."

"Oh, I can't tell by the way you speak," Xiao Buyi said, somewhat surprised, as Han Xue's attire appeared no different from theirs.

The local speech here is quite casual, lacking much of the formalities. After a few months, Xiao Buyi has managed to integrate without any issues. However, as far as he knows, the language of the Turks seems to be completely different from that of this place.

Do not speak any further," Xiao Dapeng said softly, glancing around cautiously.

Xiao Dapeng indeed frowned and said, "Brother Xue, what do you want to say?"

Everyone nodded repeatedly, listening quietly

"Commoner." Xiao Dapeng coughed lightly and approached, "Raising horses is important, but for the sake of my father, I also wish to have a grandson"

Once again, we need to go to the grasslands to seek out excellent horse breeds, while also acquiring horses of suitable age to temporarily cope with the current situation of mhetushu.com. Xiao Buyi, without hesitation, stated, "I will definitely go to select the horses, but the Turkic soldiers are fierce and brutal..."

Xiao Dapeng, upon hearing his son's eloquent speech, stroked his beard and smiled, feeling a deep sense of comfort in his old age

Han Xue looked up and saw him, softly saying, "Young Master."

Speaking of Xiaobuyi here, he feels a sense of emotion. Although this era is backward, it truly has an abundance of uncultivated land. In his time, finding such places was not easy, but here, it is not a difficult task

Clearly, the father is worried about his son at night, which is why he sought someone to listen in on the house. With many monks and few offerings, having found a good woman is a rare opportunity, and the old village chief certainly hopes his son does not miss out. It would be even better if a grandson could be born immediately.

"Elder brother..." Xue Burin called out, seeing Xiao Dapeng's resolute expression, he could only say: "Elder brother, you speak too harshly. If a commoner wishes to seize the world, I will certainly do my utmost. However, if a commoner is merely trading horses, I will not utter a second word"

A black cat or a white cat, whichever catches the mouse is a good cat. Although Lai San is a slippery character, one cannot help but acknowledge the sound reasoning of Xiao Buyi, and on the surface, one must concede to him.

Xue Burin sighed, "Elder brother, if Buyi were to remain muddled and confused, I would certainly not bring up old matters. However, after his serious illness, he has become a different person. You say that the ancestors of the Xiao family are protecting him, but I believe it is the ancestors of the Xiao family manifesting their spirit, wanting to help the Xiao family regain its former glory, and thus they have entrusted this to Buyi..."