The war did not appear in front of Duan Qing and others with the arrival of the early morning of March 23, 796 in the New Calendar, but changes actually began to appear in every corner of this settlement, showing the metropolis.
The scenes of prosperity and peace that had arisen everywhere in the temperamental Hulun settlement also gradually disappeared with the appearance of large groups of soldiers, and the chilling atmosphere began to slowly creep in as they occupied tents and roads.
Muxian. It seems that he has long been accustomed to the scene in front of him. The vendors who set up roadside stalls along both sides of the tent also put away their stalls with familiarity. They came from all over the grassland and walked along the streets.
The ordinary Hulun people disappeared one by one over the white tents connected to the blue sky. The wind blowing through the entire camp seemed to begin to change as these soldiers occupied the camp.
It was desolate, and other sounds except the wind gradually disappeared. The flags surrounding the entire Hulun camp also rose in all directions of the large white tents as countless people gathered their eyes. Colorful flags
Symbols and the suddenly tense atmosphere made every foreigner who saw all this feel a little uncomfortable. They, who were waiting in the temporary camp on the west side of the settlement, could only stare at the white tent.
Waiting uncertainly, this includes not only the ordinary people of the Nasu tribe and the Wabu tribe, but also the players who are watching this area closely.
According to the original plan, Duan Qing and the others originally planned to discuss with their own tribal forces after dawn, but this idea of promoting the superior forces to take precautions and start preparations in advance was stillborn due to this sudden change.
bingo.
"What, Surtu didn't come back?"
Looking at the Sioux warrior in front of him in surprise, Duan Qing, with his eyes wide open, subconsciously repeated what he had just said. Gedman, who was standing next to him, looked at him again with a calm attitude.
The other party confirmed it once, and then walked back to the team with solemn eyebrows: "It seems that he really hasn't come back... Could it be that we guessed it right again?"
"If possible, I don't want to guess this kind of thing right." Duan Qing sighed deeply, and then walked back to the soldier who was waiting in the Su clan's main tent: "When did he leave?
Here? Did you leave any message before leaving?"
"He went to the Hulun tribe camp yesterday afternoon. He didn't say anything before leaving." He lowered his head and said his answer. At this time, the tribal warrior also looked at Duan Qing and others with worries and trust:
"He just left some arrangements for us to collect the Nawakanbu family in advance and let them live close to the Babri family..."
"It doesn't sound like they were prepared." After looking at each other for a while, Duan Qing's eyes seemed to straighten due to the sigh: "This is really going to be difficult... Do you want to go look inside the settlement?
he?"
"Don't be impulsive, this matter can't be done just by asking." Lowering his voice, Xue Ling Huan Bing on the side hurriedly stretched out his hand to pull Duan Qing's body back: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Hulun
The clan members are now on heightened alert, so breaking in easily is not a good option."
"Taking it a step back, even if something unexpected happens in Surtu, we don't have to worry too much." Gedman on the other side also nodded his head: "The entire Sioux and Wabu tribes
The value has been completely suppressed by the Hulun people. If there is really no other way, abandoning this place is one way."
"I understand, it's just the lives of a group of NPCs anyway." After saying this with a low sigh, Duan Qing's eyes that became calm again began to look towards the depths of the camp not far away: "It's just that
After hanging out in this place for so long, and finally being tricked by them like this, I always feel a breath of relief in my heart."
"What, you want to challenge the Hulun tribe to a duel?" Chaori Dongsheng, who appeared in front of the intersection leading to the temporary tent and had been crossing his arms with an impatient expression, also let out an excited cry when he heard the sound.
Shout: "Okay! Take me with you! I can fight very well!"
"Go back, or you will be asked to guard the door next time." Xue Ling Huan Bing pointed at the other party with a stern expression and told her to go back: "Is there anything wrong with that girl?"
"No, no, absolutely not." He hurriedly waved his hands, and Chao Ri Dongsheng gestured behind him confidently: "If you don't believe me, check it out yourself. This baby is lying peacefully on the bed now."
"It seems that she hasn't slept all night." Duan Qing looked helplessly with his hands on his hips for a while, and then let out a long sigh: "Okay, we still have to keep guarding her for a while."
"So this kind of thing should be left to professionals." Asahi Dongsheng nodded his head in agreement: "The next task should be left to you, the professional who looks after the gate - ouch
!”
"How dare you say this?" She put away her fists, and Xue Ling Huan Bing's face was now covered with black lines: "Isn't that Nasia the only one who hasn't slept all night?"
"I'm fine." He raised his hand to cover the warning eyes of the other party. Duan Qing sighed and looked into the distance: "With the current changing situation, I'm afraid that when I wake up, everyone will be gone... I have not contacted him.
Other forces? What are their thoughts now?"
"The people of the Wabu tribe are unmoved. They seem to be just waiting for their fate." Gedman, who has been responsible for external coordination and contact, has once again become the focus of everyone's attention: "As for
Lufen Chamber of Commerce... they seemed to have noticed something was wrong, and took back all the guards who were still wandering around."
"I heard from President Lu Fen that there were several transactions between the caravan and the Hulun people, but now they have been suspended." When he said this, he looked at the faces of the others steadily: "The contact person has now returned to
Within the scope of the caravan, the Hulun people did not make things difficult for him."
"That is to say, they only detained Surtu, right?" A sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth, and Duan Qing's equally cold eyes looked at each other with Xue Ling Huan Bing: "Very soon.
It’s hard not to think that this is an act against the Sioux people.”
"Are there any other channels through which we can investigate this matter?" Xue Ling Huan Bing responded in a low voice: "Before we draw a definite conclusion and get conclusive evidence, I think it is better not to provoke them easily.
.”
"How many days have we been in the Hulun tribe? How can such a channel exist?" He spread his hands, and then Gedman twisted his hesitant mouth: "In terms of relationship, our only
It’s the only one that has any relationship at all.”
"That's the person who keeps giving us tasks."
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"Sultu? I haven't seen it before."
Some time later, in the center of the Hulun tribe, Hu Mobei, standing in front of a certain white tent, raised his eyebrows at Duan Qing and others. After all the hardships, they finally broke through the heavily guarded area guarded by a large number of tribal soldiers.
Inside the Hulun ethnic group, they finally got this answer from the other party: "He is not here, you can go and look for him elsewhere."
"Stop fooling people around! You - uhhhhhh!"
The loud voice belonging to Asahi Dongsheng was then pulled behind him by Duan Qing, accompanied by the smiling face he put forward at the same time: "It's okay, it's okay, we are just asking a little bit, because we have searched everywhere
I went through the entire temporary camp and couldn't find him. I thought he drank too much at your place last night and was taken in by you."
"The name Surtu was indeed on the banquet list last night, although I was not very impressed." Not paying attention to the clumsy performances of these players in front of him, a middle-aged man named Humobei put the hand in his hand.
The scroll of parchment that looked like an account book was put down a little: "But even so, everyone who was invited to the banquet last night left here after the banquet. No one stayed, and we didn't know that they all went.
where."
"Are you serious about this?" Duan Qing looked at the other party's face steadily and asked hesitantly: "Approximately when did you leave?"
"Let me think about it... the banquet ends probably at the time when the eagle falls, which is what you adventurers call nine o'clock in the evening." Tapping the parchment roll in his hand, Hu Mobei's eyes showed a little.
The color of memories: "The representatives of each tribe accepted the blessings of the tribe leader, and then left separately under the escort of the warriors. After that, the tribe leader did not give us any more orders, so we went back to rest separately - why
?You still look like you don’t believe it.”
"The clan leader didn't give any orders? Then what's going on with this situation?" Chao Ri Dongsheng, who was being looked at by Hu Mobei, broke free from Duan Qing's restraints and turned to the other direction with a look of fierce questioning.
: "With such tight security, you still say you haven't taken any action?"
"This is a plan that has been decided a long time ago. We have already announced this to the tribe a long time ago." Humobei, who was holding the sheepskin scroll, showed his calm reaction with a matter-of-fact expression: "We are willing to cooperate.
All the foreigners have stayed here, and those who are unwilling to accept and cooperate have already left this place long ago. Is there any problem?"
"Please believe in our goodwill. After all, we don't want to be deported." Pulling Asahi Dongsheng back again, Duan Qing put on a deliberate smile: "It's just that the sudden situation today made
We were a little caught off guard, and we were just a little impulsive in handling it."
"As long as you don't do anything too outrageous, we won't make any interference in your existence." After looking at Duan Qing for a long time, Hu Mobei still kept a calm expression and replied in a low voice.
Said: "If there is nothing else, you can go back."
"That, that." Instead of retreating as Hu Mobei said, Duan Qing hesitated for a moment and still coughed and asked the question he had been brewing for a long time: "I know this is a bit too abrupt, but
We still want to ask: What exactly is the so-called action plan?"
"——I'm sorry, I can't tell you." Hu Mobei said the answer naturally, holding the parchment roll like an ancient scholar-official: "This is not because he looks down on the nobles or has any malicious intentions.
The reason is just that this matter is a matter within our clan, and it is best for outsiders not to interfere."
"Although I already know this answer, I still hope that the nobles will not make such a decision." Walking out of the ranks of the people, the woman named Xueling Huanbing looked at the other person's face with a cold face: "
Now that Surtu's whereabouts have not been found, the Sioux and Wabu tribes have long lost their most basic sense of security. What they need now is the trust of the nobles and the comforting goodwill. This is very important to both of us.
There are benefits to all.”
"Surtu's disappearance has nothing to do with us. I have emphasized this point before." Faced with Xue Ling Huan Bing's pressing step by step, Hu Mobei's expression did not seem to change at all: "As for our treatment of the nobles,
Goodwill - When we accepted the nobles and other members of the migration team to live here, we have already released enough goodwill. Isn't the protection of the Northern Army in our Hulun tribe enough to be a reason for you to trust us?
What?"
"..."
"I understand that the signals shown within the clan are not something you can easily accept."
Looking at the players who gradually fell silent, Hu Mobei gently put away the parchment roll in his hand: "But please have a little more or less understanding of your current situation and status. After all, you can stay safe in exchange for it."
Staying here is the treatment you all deserve."
"We don't want to change our original action plan because of your appearance, nor do we want to see your appearance affect our next action arrangements." He slowly bent towards Duan Qing and others, his face
He also put on a solemn expression: "I hope that this encounter between our two clans can be as gentle as the breeze, rather than as fierce as the strong wind. Can you... understand my words?"
"I understand." Duan Qing, who was silent, spoke his answer. Xueling Huanbing, who sighed in his heart, also clenched his fist and saluted: "Then don't disturb the elder, we will go back
Continue to stay at the station."
"If there is any need, I will continue to contact you." Nodding to Xue Ling Huan Bing and showing a satisfied smile, Hu Mobei turned around and waved casually to Duan Qing and others: "
Originally, I thought you came to seek help because you encountered difficulties in the commission, but I didn’t expect—that’s right.”
"How did you complete the tasks assigned to you before?"
This chapter has been completed!