Vol 2 Chapter 185: Mount Sinai

185 Mount Sinai
Moses and other people can not pass through the city of Marduk controlled by Eucile. They have watched the fertile soil in the mountains for many months, constantly moving from one place to another, looking for water and food in the mountains. Lived very hard.
A road has already emerged from the ferry controlled by the Euphrates River controlled by the Kish city-state of the Kingdom of Barrons to the city of Marduk. Many expectant explorers come to this new city-state continuously, looking for wealth and dreams. There are also many businessmen who organize convoys to send supplies and transport them back to the specialties of the Duke Plains. Although the journey is difficult, it is very profitable.
The Duke Plain is like a brand new unknown world given by the gods. It is full of challenges and opportunities. People come here to find hope. I don't know when there was a legend: A wanderer with nothing can even have a city-state in the Duke Plains, can obtain wealth comparable to that of a king, and may be blessed by the gods of the gods in the future. Migrants from the Kingdom of Barron, of course, chose the city of Marduk, while the caravan went further. They crossed the trail that was trampled by horses and horses in the wilderness and did business with Salem.
Salem traded with the Kingdom of Barron through the city of Marduk. This was the result of a deliberate discussion between Medanzo and Usil, which was beneficial to the development of both city-states. At present, Salem's biggest enemy is the Assyrians in the north. If the Assyrians advance from north to south and occupy the entire Duke Plain, it will be difficult for Marduk to establish a foothold. These two city-states are in a relationship of cold and cold.
Euseel didn't want to be the enemy of Salem either. He was happy to see a barrier in the middle of the Duke Plains blocking the strong enemies in the north, so that he could have more time to stabilize the operation of Marduk City.
The fine iron and leather goods produced by Salem are also the materials needed by the Kingdom of Balun, let alone the stone. The miner skills of Duke Town were taught to Link by Amon, and Link was also taught to cave savages in the tribe. Now there are a number of fine artisans in Salem who can not only smelt ores but also create various beautiful utensils. .
However, there are restrictions on trade between the Kingdom of Balun and Salem. For example, properties such as fine iron can only be transported from the Duke Plains, and they are not allowed to be imported. Important strategic materials such as weapons, armor, and war horses must not be imported. Sold to Salem.
If Salem City needs these things, it must either build it by itself or obtain it from other sources. Amon opened another business channel in the Black Fire Swamp, of course, to solve this problem. However, even if the long commercial road was opened, it could not meet the urgent needs. The lack of manpower in Salem still left a lot of things to do, and it was impossible to build all the combat preparation materials.
Before the roads of Black Fire Swamp were opened, Medanzo came up with another idea to engage in a smuggling trade. Mei Danzuo originally came from smuggling horse-steel billets.
Entering the wasteland to explore and hunt is full of danger. Naturally, you need to carry weapons, armor, and horses. The self-use equipment of those expeditions and wandering hunters who penetrate the wasteland are not within the limits of commerce. However, a set of sophisticated weapons and armors and war horses are by no means affordable for ordinary people. Many expeditionary teams carry simple weapons and walk into the wilderness to try their luck.
A firm in Marduk City provided loans to these people, and the money was used to purchase war horses and weapons and equipment designated by the firm. Who will borrow this money and how will it be returned in the future? Don't worry about this. After entering the wasteland, someone will buy their weapons and warhorses. The price paid is very high. After repaying the loan of the commercial bank, they can make a fortune, and there is no need to venture into the wilderness.
It is normal for the explorer to lose weapons and war horses in the wilderness, sometimes because of difficult roads, sometimes because of encountering beasts, and sometimes even his own life is lost. The expedition failed and "fortunately" fled back, and returned to the commercial bank to make a loan, and then continued to borrow to buy equipment and then set off. In this way, Medanzo allowed Salem to obtain a steady stream of strategic materials.
Borrowing at a commercial bank calculates interest on the basis of time. In this way, homeless explorers who smuggle goods will not make money if the delay between them is too long, so they must fight for it quickly and get back in the shortest possible time. Going a few times can get more profits.
The owner of the business that did this business in Marduk City is also an old friend, the rich man of the Uruk city state, Nescott Lee. Not only did he make a profit by borrowing money, but he also made a lot of money by selling various strategic materials. He organized caravans throughout the Kingdom of Barron to Marduk City and had a happy cooperation with Medanzo.
Due to the excellent business of Nescott-Lee's business, the goods delivered, the customers attracted, and the taxes paid were all many, which promoted the prosperity and development of Marduk City, and received many praises from the city's owner, Yusir. When Nescott-Lee came to visit the firm in Marduk City, the owner of the city of Eucer deliberately banqueted the wealthy businessman and said that he would report Nescott-Lee's achievements to the kingdom, maybe he could get A noble title, as long as he continues to contribute to the city of Marduk.
On the high of the mountain, you can see the caravan and the explorer passing through the city of Marduk and Salem, but Moses and others are unable to move forward. They are bound by a deity: except Marduk, They must not build idols for any other deities.
However, they believed in their only and accepted Arroat's guidance to arrive here with all possible difficulties. Moses and the people were naturally unwilling to accept this condition.
In the beginning, they prayed to the gods all night, and then heard the voice of God. Medanzo told them that this was the test of the gods and the last obstacle they had to overcome before returning home. The gods gave them confidence and courage, and now they need to solve it with their own wisdom and strength. The implication is that Arroyo will not take them directly, this time it will be necessary for the clan people to find a way to survive the difficulties.
what can we do about it? From the top of the mountain, you can see the endless Duke Plain, but the city of Marduk is in front of you, and the Syrian desert is thousands of miles back. The food carried in Moses' space orchestration was exhausted, and Arroyo no longer performed miracles. They could only pick wild fruits in the mountains and capture the prey's belly.
A group of miners in Duke town chased their prey and water in the mountains and migrated. When spring came, they finally stopped tired and temporarily found a valley where they could stop at the edge of the mountain. There is a thin clear spring on the hillside, forming a winding mountain stream through a valley sheltered from the sun. Moses took out the grain seeds that he had brought with him, and ordered the people to cultivate land on the edge of the mountain and plant crops, and built a humble hut to live at the foot of the mountain.
The clan guarded the field from being trampled by beasts, and took turns hunting in the nearby mountains. The seeds have just germinated and germinated, and there is still a long time before harvesting. Every day I have to go to the mountain stream to irrigate and go hunting in the mountains to get food. Life is very difficult. Hardship is second, and the most tormenting is the feeling of invisible hope.
Some people said to Moses, "You asked us to open a field and build a thatched house. Do you want to settle here? Look around. There are no deserted mountains. Not far below the mountain is a vast desert. We are only guarding a small area. The mountain dwelling, living in this barren valley, can only build the simplest hut. If so, it is better to stay in the territory of Amon. Why should we leave at the beginning? We have gone through hardships, and we do not want the result today. ! "
Moses replied, "This is just a place where we stop temporarily. Spring comes. We have to plant autumn to harvest. With grain, we can go further the next winter."
Another group of people asked, "Are they temporary? But how long do we have to linger here? Where is the who guides us?"
Moses advised: "This is God's test for us. We have to weather the difficulties ourselves. The seeding here is for the future harvest, and the construction of the house is to let everyone rest better. When the day comes again, we There will be better hopes and future. "
Everyone asked, "Can you tell us how long we want to stay here?"
Moses didn't answer this question, because he didn't know the answer himself, just holding the iron stick and saying, "Look at the land under your feet, the broken malt is full of life, and then look at the clouds in the sky. The changing patterns are always So beautiful and magical. If the heart is full of hope, even the sun in that desert will always be so bright. "
In fact, Moses could quietly bypass the city of Marduk and enter the Duke Plain. After crossing the Red Sea, he already had a seventh-level achievement with two forces in one body. Although Amon hadn't given him guidance on his original power, Moses was already a great magician and warrior. He wanted to go anywhere. But Moses did not abandon the people. He was their leader, and he had to fulfill his promise.
At this time, Euseir sent someone to find them again, and his emissary told Moses: "The great Marduk lowered the shrine again. You are all the best craftsmen on the continent. If you want to live in Marduk, City, and vowed to always believe in the great God of Marduk, will have a happy and prosperous life. Some of Marduk's cities are comfortable houses and beautiful girls. We have prepared a craftsman's workshop for you, and there is wine at the work table. "
Moses refused this request, but some people were privately tempted. Instead of waiting here aimlessly, it would be better to live a comfortable life in the city of Marduk. It's just that it's difficult to face Arroyo's guidance, but the gods have said that they need to find a way to get through the difficulties themselves. In this case, can they accept Euse's condition?
If you give up persistence, the benefits are in sight, and their suffering has been long enough. Moses was aware of the thoughts of many ethnic groups, and was trying to get rid of the predicament. He sent twelve judges to the top of the high slopes near the Duke Plain to observe the terrain, check if there was a secret passage, and then returned to the station to discuss Countermeasures.
After the twelve judges left, Moses ascended the highest mountain next to the station alone. This place was called Mount Sinai. Moses prayed on the top of Mount Sinai for three days and three nights. He called in his heart: "Arrow, my only god! Please give us real guidance. I do not ask you to move the mountains and reclaim the sea to let us directly reach our hometown. I just want you to point me to the right convictions so that we don't get lost in the journey. "
Three days had passed, and there was silence on Mount Sinai. Moses was worried about the situation of the clan and finally prepared to go back. He stood up with a long sigh. He was holding the iron stick and was about to go down the mountain, and suddenly heard Arroyo's voice: "Moses, in fact, you can pass through the city of Marduk, why do you stay here?"
Moses turned sharply and knelt down, saluting toward the invisible gods in the void: "My God, you finally spoke! Marduk lowered the oracles, asking us not to build for gods other than him Idol, this vow is blocking the footsteps of the people. "
Arroyo asked, "Have I ever asked you to build an idol for me? If you really wanted to build an idol for me, what would it be like?"
Moses froze, and after a long while he realized suddenly, "I understand what you mean, and not building an idol does not shake our faith."
Arroyo asked again, "Why haven't you led the tribe into the Duke Plain yet? The city of Marduk is not an obstacle."
Moses sighed, "But the people don't understand this, even I dare not be sure. Promise that condition is disrespect to you, the people are afraid to lose the guidance of God and even get your revenge. Oh my god! You really don't want to show your face to our people, do you want us to build idols for you? "
Arroyo replied: "Yes, I just gave you a promise to strengthen your inner convictions. You don't need or allow you to build idols for me. If you see my face one day, it is also something you must strictly guard. Secret. Because from the beginning, I made such agreements with the people. Today, I will make these agreements clear, and you will take them back to announce to them. "
Moses nodded quickly: "Okay, please make a contract with me and my people."
Arroyo solemnly said: "You must not have other gods except me! Otherwise, you will lose my guidance. This is the first agreement. Do not build a tangible idol for God. If so, the people of later generations may I will 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 current predicament. This is my request and my promise. "
Moses kissed the dirt and said, "Thank you, my god!"
Arroyo also said, "You must not act in my name. Everyone is responsible for their choice. This is the third agreement. The people are very hard. They should rest one day after six days of work and should not be driven to work anymore. This is the fourth agreement. To respect your parents and never forget who brought you to this world gave you life, this is the fifth agreement. "
Moses replied, "I have taken these things down."
Arroyo went on to say, "I have given you guidance on strength, and at the same time I must understand the trials in this world. The question of fate runs through and there are five warnings after returning home. Do n’t kill innocent people, do n’t do it because of money. Or selfish desire to deprive others of their lives; do not ; do not steal; do not perjure others to frame; do not greedy things that are not your own. These agreements must be remembered, Salem City State has reserved for you ancestral land and Mine, you must live in harmony with the people there, and do n’t take everything that is right there for me to promise. "
Moses remembered Arrottle's words in his heart. These were the ten promises God made with him and his people, and later they were called the Ten Commandments. Having said that, Arroyo again commanded: "You will tell my people to the people. If they are willing to keep it, then I will fulfill my promise and continue to guide them. After all this, you will come to Mount Sinai to meet me again. . "
Moses walked down Mount Sinai with his agreement with Arroyo, and passed by the fountain's eye of the stream on the mountainside, and flew along the moat in brisk steps. He couldn't wait to tell the tribe the good news. When he came to the place where the tribe lived, it was already dark, but the scene in front of him surprised him.
Several large fires were lit next to the open space in the middle of the hut. This area was originally used as a wheat field after the autumn harvest, but now a glittering golden bull is placed in the center of the open space. Some people are dancing around the Taurus, and others are lining up in a circle to pray to this Taurus.
Moses asked, "What are you doing! Where is this Taurus?"
This drink brings divine power, possessing the power to impact the soul and make people awake from faintness. The dancers stopped, and the prayers stood up, showing confusion, panic, and unwillingness. Joshua emerged from the shadow of the hut, grabbing Moses' sleeve and saying, "You're finally back! There have been major events here in the past three days, and a deity has shown signs." He whispered the story
The twelve judges protecting the clan left the camp, and the leader Moses also ascended Mount Sinai. The clan people seemed to have lost their backbone, and even the wind blowing through the treetops at night became so terrible that they spent in panic. The first night. In fact, most of them are very strong, comparable to any regular legionnaire on the road, but for the first time in such a long time, they have lost their more powerful shelter, and they are a little panicked.
On the first day after Moses' departure, a disturbing situation arose. The prey in the nearby mountains has disappeared without a trace. The people who hunted in the mountains did not even grab a rabbit, and all came back empty-handed. For the first time, everyone slept hungry. The grain they were carrying had been eaten, and the last batch had been planted as seeds.
The people fell asleep in hunger and anxiety, and that night, whether awake or asleep, they heard a voice from nowhere, as if it sounded directly in their minds: "Duke The town ’s miners want to save themselves from their miserable fate? I am the great deity Buckley to guide you back to your dream home of happiness. "