When Zhou Xian heard Wang Weidong say this, he instantly understood that it might involve some internal transactions between the Jinyiwei and local officials. Although he was very curious, he knew that as an outsider, it would be bad if he asked too much. He pondered for a moment and asked Niu Yong: "Brother Niu, should this food be sold to Shuolei tribe or to other tribes?"

Niu Yong smiled proudly and said, "Shuolei is just a leader of the Chechen tribe who took advantage of the chaos. He claims to be a khan in Mobei. Although he has certain strength, it is not his turn to make trouble in the territory of our Xuanfu. He trades these grains with him, and he dare not be dissatisfied with him if he doesn't trade them with him."

Seeing Zhou Xian's face confused, Wang Weidong explained: "Shuolei's unit is in the north of Mo, very far away from Xuanfu. The strength of his tribe is not strong, with only more than a thousand households and a remote location. This person is a typical fence-riding faction. Although he surrendered to Lin Dan Khan in the past, he had trade with me, the Ming Dynasty and the Later Jin Dynasty. The three parties had a good impression of him, but because of this, the information obtained from him was the most accurate. This is why the court sent Lord Zhou to his place."

Zhou Xian nodded and asked Wang Weidong: "Wang Baihu, dare you ask if you have to go to Shuolei to find out the news?"

Wang Weidong frowned and finally nodded, "Yes, the order passed down from above is to ask me to seek the Shuolei army to restrain the Later Jin. This time, no matter whether you go there or not, I must go there. But..."

He paused and continued, "But if you really don't plan to go, you don't need to take care of me. Now the reason why we are following more and more Mongolian victims is caused by these goods. If you return, I will bring more than a dozen people to you, which is safer than now."

Niu Yong nodded and smiled, "Wang Baihu, you have a special identity. You will never have any surprises for me. If you really do that, I will definitely send the most elite brothers to escort you."

Wang Weidong didn't say much and bowed to thank him.

Zhou Xian saw that they had begun to discuss the next action and looked sad. They all had corresponding plans, but how should his father talk to the court? It is certainly a reason to get sick in his body, but it is too far-fetched. It is inevitable to pursue a dereliction of duty at that time. With his current physical condition, it is not easy to hold on until now. If he persists, he may lose his life.

Niu Yong saw Zhou Xian’s ugly face and comforted him, "Brother Zhou, I am a big soldier, and my final idea must be taken by Lord Zhou. If he insists on continuing north, it is my responsibility to escort him to arrive safely. The reason why Wang Baihu and I asked you to come is that we hope you can persuade your old man and let him recognize the current situation."

Zhou Xian smiled bitterly and said, "I can't persuade him to have such a stubborn temper. I can only do this without hiding it."

Niu Yong's face changed slightly: "Hidden it from him?"

Zhou Xian nodded and asked at Wang Weidong: "Wang Baihu, is there a Mongolian tribe nearby that can trade with us?"

Wang Weidong nodded and said, "There are several Mongolian tribes, all within two hundred miles. Although they are not too big, there should be no problem with eating this batch of goods."

"What if you exchange these goods for war horses!" Zhou Xian knew that Zhou Tianhong's other task for going out of the frontier this time was to exchange this batch of goods for war horses, so he asked this question.

Wang Weidong hesitated for a moment and said, "These tribes are not big, and each tribe has lost a lot of horses this time. This will be a little more difficult. But if I give a little profit, I feel that there should be no big problem."

Zhou Xian nodded and said, "Then we will sell these goods to these tribes, exchange grain for gold and silver, salt and iron for horses. After all this is done, Brother Niu will bring these things to Xuanfu with my father, and I will accompany Wang Baihu to Shuolai in Mobei."

Wang Weidong raised his eyebrows and said with disbelief: "Young Master Zhou, do you want to go to Mobei with me?"

Zhou Xian said: "It is natural for the son to go on behalf of his father. If I go back like this, I am afraid my father will not be able to explain to the court. And his body cannot support him to continue to go north. I will go on his behalf. Even if I do nothing at that time, I can handle it."

Through the past ten days of getting along, Zhou Xian knew that although Wang Weidong was an Jinyiwei, he might have been in the border for a long time and was less likely to have fought in the inner court. Not only did he not have the kind of hostility that Zhou Xian remembered, he was kind to others everywhere. Therefore, Zhou Xian pointed out his thoughts in front of him without caring about it.

Wang Weidong pondered for a moment and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go with Mr. Zhou. But you really plan to not tell him at all."

Zhou Xian smiled bitterly and said, "In one day, the coma will last longer than the awakening time. As Brother Niu said, even if he gets there, it will not work. And he has such a stubborn temper. If he tells him, what should we do if he doesn't agree?"

Niu Yong laughed and said, "Since that's the case, then don't tell Lord Zhou! When he returns to Xuanfu, he can't do anything even if he gets angry. But Brother Zhou, you have to know that there is still a long way to go to Mobei, and it may not be safe along the way."

Zhou Xian bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Niu, I know this."

Niu Yong nodded and said to Wang Weidong: "Since Brother Zhou has decided, let's do this, Wang Baihu! Tomorrow we will start turning to find the nearest tribe. Once we enter their territory, at least this security is slightly guaranteed."

Wang Weidong said in a deep voice: "Niu Qianhu, although some of these tribes are quite close to my Ming Dynasty, the scope of this snow disaster is too wide. If they see that we have so many goods, they will inevitably take risks. What I mean is that we will find a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack and let the team station the tribes, and then send people to those tribes, as much as they need, we will transport them to. In this way, we can not only prevent the sneak attacks of those victims, but also avoid the secret greed of those tribes."

Niu Yong patted his thigh and said, "Wang Baihu is still careful, why did I forget this? When you say this, I remember a place we passed by today, which is only more than 30 miles away. It is on a high ground with a wide view and a cliff on the back, which is easy to defend. If the two of you have no objection, we will go there."

Seeing Wang Weidong nodding, Zhou Xian smiled and said, "Marching and formation are the director of Brother Niu, of course, you are the ones who will decide this."

Niu Yong was not humble and said, "Since that's the case, we will have a good rest tonight and rush there early tomorrow morning."
Chapter completed!