Chapter 187

Moses and other people could not pass through the city of Marduk under the control of eusil. They had been wandering for several months in the mountains, looking for water and food in the mountains. They lived a very hard life.

From the Yudi river ferry controlled by Kish city state of the kingdom of Baren to the city of Marduk, a road had already appeared. Many expectant explorers have come to this new city-state in search of wealth and dreams. Many merchants organized convoys to send goods and materials back to the DUK plain. Although the journey was difficult, it was very profitable.

Duke plain is like a new unknown world given by gods. It is full of challenges and opportunities. People come here to look for hope. There is a legend that the vagrant who has nothing in the DUK plain may even have a city-state, which can obtain wealth comparable to that of the king, and may receive the blessing of the gods in the future. Of course, the migrants from the kingdom of balun chose the city-state of Marduk, while the caravans went further. They crossed the paths of the wasteland that were trodden by chariots and pedestrians, and did business with Salem.

Salem carried out trade with the kingdom of Baron through the city of Marduk, which was the result of negotiation between medanzo and eusil, which was beneficial to the development of the two city states. At present, the greatest enemy of Salem city is the Assyrians in the north. If the Assyrians advance from north to South and occupy the whole DUK plain, it is difficult for the city of Marduk to establish a foothold. The relationship between the two city states is close.

Eusil didn't want to fight against Salem. He was happy to see a barrier in the middle of the DUK plain to block the strong enemies in the north. Only in this way could he have more time to stabilize the city of Marduk.

The fine iron and leather goods produced by Salem were also needed by the kingdom of Baron, not to mention the sacred stone. Amun taught the skills of miners in Duke town to link, and link also taught them to the cave dwellers of the tribe. Now there are a group of excellent craftsmen in salen City, who can not only smelt ores, but also make all kinds of exquisite utensils.

However, the trade between the kingdom of balun and Salem is limited. For example, fine iron and other products can only be transported out of the DUK plain and are not allowed to be transported in. Weapons, armor, horses and other important strategic materials are not allowed to be sold to Salem.

If Salem city needs these things, they can either make them by themselves or get them from other ways. Amun opened another commercial road in the Black Fire Swamp, of course, to solve this problem. However, even if the long commercial road is opened, it can not meet the urgent needs. There are still many things to do in Salem city due to the shortage of manpower. It is impossible to build all the war readiness materials.

Before the Black Fire Swamp road was opened, medanzo came up with another idea, a trade similar to smuggling. Medanzo was originally a smuggler of horse leather billet, and it is easy to instruct people to start this business.

It is dangerous to enter the wilderness for exploration and hunting. Naturally, they should carry weapons, armor and horses. The equipment for the self-use of those exploration teams and wandering hunters who go deep into the wilderness is not within the limits of trade. However, a complete set of sophisticated weapons, armor and horses are not affordable to ordinary people. Many exploration teams carry crude weapons and walk into the wilderness to try their luck.

A firm in the city of Marduk provided loans to these people, and the money was used to purchase war horses and weapons designated by the firm. Who will borrow the money and how will it be returned in the future? You don't have to worry about it. After entering the wilderness, someone will buy their weapons and horses. The price is very high. You can make a profit after paying back the loan of the commercial bank. You don't need to go deep into the wilderness.

It's normal for explorers to lose their weapons and horses in the wilderness. Sometimes it's because of the difficult roads, sometimes because they encounter fierce animals, and sometimes they even lose their lives. After the failure of the expedition, "lucky" escaped back to the commercial bank to return the loan, and then continue to borrow money to buy equipment before departure. It is through this way that medanzo allows Salem to obtain a continuous supply of strategic materials.

In commercial banks, the interest is calculated according to the time. If the wandering explorers who smuggle goods and materials are delayed for too long, they can't earn money. Therefore, they must strive for quick return and go back as soon as possible and make more profits.

The boss of this business in the city of Marduk is also an old friend. He is nescott Lee, a wealthy businessman in the city of Uruk. He not only made profits by borrowing, but also made a lot of money by selling various strategic goods. He organized caravans all over the kingdom of balun and transported them to the city of Marduk. It was a pleasant cooperation with medanzo.

Due to the excellent operation of nescot Lee's business, there were a lot of materials, customers and taxes paid, which promoted the prosperity and development of Marduk City, and was praised by the city master eusil for many times. When nescott Lee came to inspect his business in the city of Marduk, the Lord of eusil specially entertained the rich merchant, and said that he would report the merits of nescott Lee to the Kingdom, and he might be able to obtain a noble title as long as he continued to make contributions to the city.

On the high slopes of the mountains, caravans and explorers could be seen passing through the city of Marduk and communicating with Salem. However, Moses and others were unable to move forward. They were bound by an Oracle: they were not allowed to build statues for any other gods except Marduk.However, they believed in their only God, and only by accepting the guidance of Aloha could they go through all kinds of difficulties to get here. Naturally, Moses and the people of his clan were not willing to accept this condition.

At first, they prayed to the gods all night, and then heard the voice of the God. Medanzo told them it was a test of the gods and the last obstacle they had to cross before they returned home. The gods have given them confidence and courage, and now they need to solve it with their own wisdom and strength. The implication is that Aloha will not take them directly. This time, the ethnic people need to find a way to tide over the difficulties.

What to do? From the top of the mountain, you can see the boundless DUK plain, but the city of Marduk stands in front of you, and backward is the desert of Syria. The food carried in Moses' space magic tools has been exhausted, but aroha no longer shows miracles. They can only pick wild fruits in the mountains and catch the belly of prey.

The miners in DUK town are chasing their prey and water in the mountains. When spring comes, they finally stop their tired steps and find a valley to stop at the edge of the mountain. There is a fine spring on the hillside, forming a winding mountain stream, passing through a valley which is sheltered from the wind and facing the sun. Moses took out the grain seeds he carried with him, ordered the people to cultivate the land beside the mountain stream, plant crops, and built simple huts to live at the foot of the mountain.

The clan kept the field from being trampled by wild animals and took turns to hunt in the nearby mountains. The seeds have just sprouted, and it is still a long time before harvest. Every day, we have to go to the mountain stream to irrigate and hunt in the mountains to get food. It's very hard. Suffering is the second, the most tormenting is the feeling of no hope.

One of the people said to Moses, "do you want to settle here when you let us reclaim the land and build a hut? Look around, there are no human barren mountains, not far below is the vast desert, we only guard a small mountain stream, live in this barren Valley, can only build the most humble thatched cottage. If so, it's better to stay in Amun's territory. Why leave at the beginning? We've been through a lot of hardships, and we don't want the result today! "

"This is only a temporary stop for us. Spring is coming. We have to sow, we have to harvest in autumn, and we can spend the next winter and go further," he replied

Some people asked again, "for the time being? But how long do we have to linger here? Where is the God who guides us

Moses advised, "this is God's test for us. We have to get through it ourselves. Sowing here is for the future harvest, and building houses is to let everyone have a better rest. When we set foot on the journey again, we will have a better hope and future. "

"Can you tell us how long we will stay here?" they asked

Moses did not answer this question, because he did not know the answer himself. He just leaned on the iron staff and said, "look at the ground under your feet. The ground breaking malt is full of vitality. Look at the clouds in the sky. The changeable patterns are always beautiful and magical. If the heart is full of hope, even the sunshine on the desert will always be so bright. "

In fact, Moses himself can quietly bypass the city of Marduk and enter the DUK plain. After crossing the Red Sea, he has achieved the seven level achievement of two sides of one body. Although Amun has not yet given him the guidance of his original strength, Moses is already a great magician and warrior. He can go anywhere he wants. But Moses did not give up his people. He was their leader. He wanted to fulfill his promise.

At this time, eusil sent someone to find them, and his emissary told Moses: "the great God, Marduk, has sent down the Oracle again. You are the best craftsmen on the mainland. If you are willing to live in Marduk city and swear to believe in the great God of Marduk forever, you will have a happy and rich life. There are comfortable houses and beautiful girls in the city of Marduk. The craftsmen's workshop is ready for you, and there is wine at the worktable

Moses refused the request, but some people were already moved in private, and they would rather live a comfortable life in Marduk than wait aimlessly here. It's just that it's difficult to face the guidance of aroha, but the gods have said that they need to find a way to get through the difficulties. In this case, can we also accept the conditions of Eugene?

If they give up persistence, the benefits are in front of them, and they have suffered enough and long enough. Moses was aware of the thoughts of many people and was also trying to get rid of the difficulties. He sent twelve divisions up the high slopes near the DUK plain to observe the terrain, find out if there are secret roads to pass through, and then he went back to the station to discuss countermeasures.

After the twelve divisions had left, Moses alone climbed the highest mountain near the settlement, which was called Mount Sinai. Moses prayed for three days and three nights on the top of Sinai. He called in his heart, "Aloha, my only God! Please give us real guidance. I don't ask you to move mountains and fill the sea so that we can get to our hometown directly. I just want to ask you to give us the correct belief, how can we not be lost in the journey. "

Three days later, Mount Sinai was silent. Moses was worried about the situation of his people. He finally prepared to go back and stood up with a long sigh. He was about to go down the mountain with his iron staff in his hand. Suddenly he heard the voice of Aloha: "Moses, in fact, you could have passed through the city of Marduk. Why do you stay here?"Moses quickly turned around and knelt down. He prostrated himself to the God he could not see in the void and said, "my God, you have finally spoken! Marduk has given us an oracle to swear that we shall not build statues for gods other than him. This oath has blocked the people's steps. "

"Did I ask you to build a statue for me? If you really want to build a statue for me, what will it look like? "

Moses was stunned. After a long time, he suddenly realized: "I understand what you mean. If we do not build statues, our faith will not be shaken."

"Then why have you not led the people into the plain of DUK? Marduk is not an obstacle. "

Moses sighed, "but the people don't know that. Even I'm not sure. It is disrespectful to you to promise such a condition. The people of the clan are afraid of losing the guidance of God and even getting revenge from you. My God! Are you really not willing to show your face to your people and do not want us to build gods for you? "

"Yes, I have only given you a promise that you will have faith in your heart, and that you will not need or allow you to build idols for me. If one day you see my face, it is also a secret you must keep. Because from the very beginning, I made such an agreement with my people. I want to make these agreements clear today, and you will bring them back to announce them. "

Moses quickly nodded and said, "OK, please make a treaty with me and my people."

Aloha solemnly said, "you shall have no other God but me! Otherwise, I will lose my guidance. This is the first agreement. Do not build a visible statue of God. If so, the people of later generations may forget the guidance of faith and just pray for idols on the altar. This is the second agreement. These two agreements are enough to get you out of your present predicament. This is my request and my promise. "

Moses kisses the earth and says, "thank you, my God."

Aloha added: "you must not act in my name. Everyone should be responsible for his choice. This is the third agreement. The people of the ethnic group are very hard. After six days of work, they should have a Sabbath and should not be driven to work. This is the fourth agreement. Respect your parents and never forget who brought you into this world and gave you life. This is the fifth agreement

Moses sprawled on the ground and said, "I have written all these down."

Aloha then said, "I have given you the guidance of strength, and at the same time understand the trials of the world, the examination of fate runs through the whole process, and there are five cautions to be made after returning home. Do not kill innocent people, do not deprive others of their lives because of money or selfish desire; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not frame others with perjury; do not covet things that do not belong to you. You must remember these agreements. The city of Salem has reserved for you the land and mines of your ancestors. You should live in harmony with the people there, and do not think that everything there deserves because of my promise. "

Moses remembered Aloha's words in his heart. These were the ten agreements made by God with him and his people, which later became known as the ten commandments. After saying this, Aloha said, "tell the people my agreement. If they are willing to abide by it, I will fulfill my promise and continue to guide them. After all this, you will meet me on Mount Sinai

Moses went down Mount Sinai with the agreement with Aloha. On the hillside, he passed the spring where the stream originated, and ran along the stream with a brisk pace. He couldn't wait to tell the people the good news. When he came to the place where the people lived, it was already dark, but the scene in front of him surprised him.

In the middle of the hut, several big fires were lit by the open space, which was originally used as a wheat field after autumn harvest, but now there is a shining golden bull in the middle of the open space. Some people were dancing around the Taurus, and others were crawling in a circle praying to the Taurus.

Moses drank and asked, "what are you doing! Where is this Taurus from

This question with divinity, has the power to shock the soul and make people awake from the daze. The dancers stopped, and the prayers stood up, showing confusion, panic, and reluctance. Joshua emerged from the shadow of the hut, grabbed Moses by the sleeve and said, "you are back at last! Great things happened here these three days, and a God showed his miracles. " He told the story in a low voice -

the twelve divisions protecting the people left the camp, and the leader Moses also climbed Mount Sinai. The people of the clan lost their backbone. Even the wind blowing through the treetops at night became so terrible that they spent the first night in panic. In fact, most of them are very strong, comparable to any regular Legion soldiers on the road, but for the first time in such a long time, they have lost the protection of more powerful forces, and they are a little panicked.

The first day after Moses left, there was a disturbing situation. The game in the nearby mountains disappeared. The people who hunted in the mountain did not even catch a rabbit. They all came back empty handed. They went to bed hungry for the first time. They had run out of food and the last batch had been sown as seeds.

The people of the tribe went to sleep in hunger and uneasiness. On that night, whether sober or asleep, they heard a voice coming from nowhere, as if they were directly ringing in their minds: "do the miners in Duke want to save themselves from the fate of suffering? My great dream is to guide you back home**(to be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to start（ qidian.com ）Your support is my biggest motivation to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. )

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