Chapter 415 A task more important than negotiation
Chapter 415: A more important task than negotiation
Liaodong, within the territory of Wuhuan.
Different from the Central Plains and the North of the Han Dynasty, the Wuhuan territory is located at the southern end of the Daxinganling Mountains. There are very few people living here for dozens of miles. Even...even the cultivated land used for agriculture that can be seen everywhere in the Central Plains and the North, along the way.
Not encountered.
On the contrary, the entire territory of Wuhuan is full of footprints of horses, cattle, and sheep...
Indeed, the Wuhuan people mainly engaged in animal husbandry, supplemented by hunting. They grazed with water and grass, and lived in no fixed place. Ancient books and documents mentioned that "they use the Qionglu as a house, open to the east and face the sun. They eat meat and drink cheese, and use hair and velvet to make their homes."
For clothes."
The most interesting thing is that the Wuhuan people use horses, cattle and sheep as betrothal gifts even for marriages;
In funerals, the horse that the deceased rode on during his lifetime is used for burial. Even if it is a vendetta, horses, cows, or sheep can be used to atone for death!
It can be said that in Wuhuan territory, horses, cattle, and sheep were currencies... and they were also the main plunder for tribes heading south to the Han border.
but.
This does not mean that gold and silver jewelry are not circulated in this place. On the contrary, only the leaders of the tribe in Wuhuan are worthy of possessing gold and silver jewelry, and the cloth looted from the Han Dynasty is also distributed first to the bravest warriors.
To put it simply, horses, cattle, and sheep were the currencies used in Liaodong transactions, while the gold, silver, jewelry, and brocade cotton of the Han Dynasty were symbols of status...
call…
After traveling for a day, the mission team came to a halt, and Yi Xiaotian let out a long breath.
He looked around, then stood on tiptoes and looked into the distance.
It seems... it went more smoothly than expected. The entire mission did not even encounter any intrusion from the Wuhuan tribe along the way...
"How many days will it take to see King Qiao?"
While making rice, Yi Xiaotian asked Xu Chu and Le Jin who were escorting the convoy.
They both looked at each other and then scratched their heads.
"I do not know…"
yes…
No one has ever been to Liaodong as an envoy, and not a single guide was found along the way.
Previously, everyone was thinking not to encounter Wuhuan's tribe, so as not to cause unnecessary disputes.
Now... everyone is looking forward to the stars and the moon, and wants to meet some Wuhuan people. At the very least, you can ask the location of King Qiao! Otherwise, he will be like a headless fly running around!
call…
Yi Xiaotian took another long breath. He also realized this problem. Are they going to move forward with their eyes darkened?
Thinking about this, looking at the sky, Yi Xiaotian suddenly felt like he had been tricked.
I neglected it.
It seems...that you should obtain certain information before coming to Wuhuan.
Otherwise, just like now, everything goes dark... Not to mention not being able to find Wuhuan's tribal leader, King Qiao? The wool transportation line, and other crucial things that need to be done, can't be found?
Every time he thought of this, Yi Xiaotian couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, alas, he was negligent.
However, let’s make peace with what comes…
I heard from Xu Chu that Master Gao specially arranged for Zhang He to take the lead, arranged for Yu Jin to collect intelligence, and arranged for Xu Huang to sneak into Wuhuan's city first and lead the way...
After a few days of delay at most, we should be able to figure out the next step forward.
"Mr. Yi, let's rest for two days!"
Le Jin's tone towards Yi Xiaotian was very polite, without any airs of being a general, "Wuhuan is full of plains and mountains. Even if the scouts find the way, it will probably take some time!"
"It's okay!" Yi Xiaotian nodded, he smiled slightly, but he said with relief. "Anyway, let's not panic, just explore carefully... I'm just curious, why didn't I meet a single Wuhuan person along the way?
?”
this…
Le Jin shook his head, he was still wondering. "Perhaps General Zhang He opened a road ahead and drove out all the Wuhuan people?"
After saying this, Le Jin shook his head again. He even felt that something was wrong.
While they were talking...
In the plains and among the trees, there were many figures moving around. It seemed that someone was quietly paying attention to Yi Xiaotian and his party.
"Quickly, report the location of the Han convoy to the Great Khan!" The speaker was a Wuhuan man... "Tell the Great Khan that we have found out the purpose of this convoy coming here, which is to negotiate with the Qiaowang tribe.
The envoy is a Han Chinese named Yi Xiaotian, this matter is of great importance, let the king make a quick decision!"
"clear!"
After agreeing, a Wuhuan scout beside him nodded solemnly and rode away on a fast horse.
That’s right…
Yi Xiaotian and his party were closely watched by the eyes of a tribe from Wuhuan along the way.
The Wuhuan people in Liaodong were so familiar with each other that it was really easy to escape Zhang He, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang's eyes!
Yi Xiaotian and his party did not discover them, let alone know whether they were enemies or friends?
…
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Liaodong, dusk.
More than twenty miles north of Yi Xiaotian's motorcade, a Cao Ying stronghold rose from the ground...
A cavalry team of several hundred people built a bonfire and seemed to be preparing for a meal.
The leading general was in his thirties and looked very elegant. He was holding a roast leg of lamb and gnawing hard on it. He looked very tired.
He was Zhang He, and Wu Huan was sent as envoy to spearhead this trip.
actually…
Cao Cao and King Qiao of Wuhuan had exchanges of letters, and King Qiao also knew that Cao Cao had sent an envoy to Wuhuan, but Liaodong was too big and too empty. Even if he followed the map, he still got lost.
Today was not a bad day. I met several Wuhuan people grazing. In addition to buying a few sheep, they also found out the specific territory of King Qiao. Only then did Zhang He realize that they were going in the wrong direction.
turn out to be…
The eastern border of Liaodong belongs to the tribe of Wuhuan King Tadun, and the eastern border of Liaodong belongs to the tribe of King Qiao. Between the east and west are more than forty small tribes of Wuhuan. The territory that Zhang He has invaded now belongs to these small tribes.
Quite the opposite!
Zhang He thought about taking a rest today and changing his route to the Qiaowang tribe tomorrow.
Speaking of which, he was really tired during this period. He was a great pioneer general, just doing this task of finding a way. Not only was he tired, but the key was that he had no experience!
Zhang He especially sighed...
Suddenly...
The sound of horse hoofbeats came from not far away...
Zhang He stood up and took a closer look. The person coming was a scout from Cao Jun, a team led by Yu Jin who was responsible for investigating intelligence.
etc…
Zhang He rubbed his eyes again because he noticed that among the people who came, the first person... was none other than Yu Jin.
When the time came, Zhang He had an unknown premonition in his heart. Yu Jin, he, he, why is he here?
Logically speaking…
Yu Jin is responsible for collecting intelligence. His scout team will be quite secretive. Even if there is intelligence, he can just send a scout to report it. Is there absolutely no need to come in person?
Unless...something happened! Something big happened!
Suddenly, Zhang He's brows furrowed tightly, and he walked quickly towards Yu Jin. "Wen Ze? What happened?"
Yes, yes...
The war horses neighed, "dong dong", and the footsteps collided with the ground, making a thick sound.
But Yu Jin turned over and dismounted, and walked to Zhang He's side in three steps. His whole cheek was wrinkled tightly, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
"General Zhang is in trouble..."
To be able to make Yu Jin, who has always been calm, say the words "It's not good" shows that the situation is serious and urgent.
Zhang He seemed to have predicted something... "Is it... is... Wuhuan King Tadun's side?"
Wuhuan King Tadun in the eastern border of Liaodong took Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi in. He was obviously at odds with Cao Cao. It would not be surprising if he sent troops to rob the convoy, but... In Youzhou in the rear, he paid close attention to the soldiers in the eastern border of Liaodong.
Zhang Liao, who was mobilizing his horses, shouldn't have been unaware of it at all?
This... is too weird?
Zhang He was still thinking carefully when Yu Jin's voice came out one after another. "No, it's not Tadun, but... it's a small tribe of more than forty Wuhuan. They moved. They sent all their elite cavalry towards Yi.
The convoy of messengers that Mr. Sir is in is coming at full speed..."
What?
Zhang He was shocked!
More than forty small tribes? All coming towards the envoy’s convoy? This...
Surprised…
After a brief moment of surprise, Zhang He's face was filled with the four characters "incredible". If it was Tadun who led his troops to attack them, it would be excusable.
But...more than forty small tribes? Not to mention that it's weird enough that they attack together. You know, they attack each other, so there is absolutely no reason to unite?
What's more, offend Cao Cao, who has now conquered the northern border? Do the leaders of these small tribes have the courage?
Thoughts on this…
Zhang He asked again. "Wen Ze, this matter is of great importance. Is the source of the intelligence accurate?"
"It's absolutely true!" Yu Jin nodded heavily. "Dozens of scouts said it with their own eyes, and the news they rushed to deliver as soon as possible... is certain without a doubt!"
Speaking of this, Yu Jin looked up at the moonlight and frowned even more. "According to their foot strength, they may be able to reach the mission's convoy at sunrise... If not, I wouldn't be able to come here in person."
Tell General Zhang!"
call…
Take a long breath.
Zhang He tried hard to calm down his mood. This incident was too big and too sudden. Even if he sent someone to tell the mission and convoy now, it was already too late!
Then...this is the only way!
"The entire army is traveling lightly and will return to the mission's convoy immediately!"
With a loud sound, Zhang He immediately ordered...
The enemy has already come, and it's too late to retreat. Then we should unite our forces. We must protect Yi Xiaotian's safety and cover Yi Xiaotian's successful breakout!
Regarding this…
Cao Cao has issued a death order. No matter what happens, the first thing to do is to protect Mr. Yi...
Even if it is a critical moment and there is no time to escape, the first thing to bear the brunt is to cover Yi Xiaotian's evacuation...
Cao Cao repeatedly emphasized...
This is a more important task than negotiation, and it is a "death order" issued by Cao Cao himself!
