Yuan Yuwan was slightly stunned. She had already seen the power of the little black ball. When she left the palace, she also saw the city walls collapsed into ruins and the solid copper palace gate had become a twisted shape.

The girl wants to exchange this divine weapon for a warhorse?

Wei Xiyin said, "I will definitely not let the princess suffer any loss. I will exchange one warhorse for twenty small black balls, and also give you a recipe for making ice."

As long as there are materials, the little black balls can be produced infinitely.

War horses are a scarce combat resource in the fort.

Zhongshan Kingdom also needs to clear out the zombie tide in its territory. With the little black ball, it can reduce casualties among soldiers and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Everyone gets what they need, so why not do it?

Wei Xiyin then added, "However, the explosives we are carrying this time will need to be used in Anping County to deal with several large zombie waves. We can deliver a batch first and then send someone to deliver it to His Highness."

Anping County is really too close, and the risk factor is higher than that of other counties in Qinghe County.

Especially since its geographical location is between Zhongshan State and Ling County, at least in the next five years, due to the cooperative relationship, there will be many people traveling back and forth between them, and the zombie tide will be attracted by the living people passing by, and will only gather more and more.

The monsters must be dealt with before winter comes and they become stronger.

Yuan Yuwan came back to her senses. "I've checked. There are only about 500 war horses left in the stables. I wonder how many you would like?"

Although she also coveted the girl's little black balls, the warhorse was equally important.

Zhongshan was known as a country with thousands of chariots, but with an army of more than 20,000 people, it only had more than 500 horses left, not even enough to form a cavalry unit.

Breeding and training war horses takes time, and they obviously don't have much time left.

After thinking for a long time, Wei Xiyin asked tentatively, "One hundred horses, what do you think, Your Highness?"

She wanted to ask for a high price, but her strength did not allow it, as making explosives was not that easy.

To maintain a long-term cooperative relationship, you must have sufficient integrity.

Yuan Yuwan readily agreed. "I know you need a warhorse, and I'll give you the other three horses in the yard. Thank you for your help several times."

She thought for a moment and added, "If there's no one in the fort who knows how to take care of horses, Zhongshan can also send someone over to help."

It was no secret that Nagafusa's family was in Kyoto.

The girl must want to go to Beijing to find her family. With a horse, it would be much more convenient for her to travel or transport things.

The matter was settled, and Wei Xiyin felt relieved. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your help."

Yuan Yuwan was silent for a moment, looking at her hesitantly, "Actually, I have something else I want to discuss with you."

Wei Xiyin understood and said, "Does the princess want to stay in Zhongshan for a few more days?"

Yuan Yuwan nodded gently, "There's still a lot to do. The troops below need to be reorganized, and we haven't completely won over the people yet. If I leave now, I'm afraid people's hearts will be unpredictable."

That's the reason.

Wei Xiyin nodded and said, "Yes, Your Highness is not a man who goes back on his word. However, regarding the previous matter of borrowing troops, this time we need to borrow an army to accompany us to Qinghe County, one of the two vanguard battalions."

The army in Zhongshan granary was incorporated into the vanguard camp, and the east and west camps were merged. Now there are only three camps left except Yuanwu.

Judging from the time, the scouts who went to Guangping to gather information should have returned to the fort.

She is going to take action against Guangping.

Considering the instability of Zhongshan, the army is needed to clean up the zombies and garrison the government office. Her bottom line is to only ask for an army.

The rest just had to wait until the princess settled Zhongshan before starting a full-scale sweep of Yizhou.

but………

Wei Xiyin lowered her eyes slightly. She planned to rush to Kyoto immediately after returning. Now they had enough troops, so she didn't have to worry about the safety of the rear and could leave with peace of mind.

The rest of these matters can only be left to my uncles and the two gentlemen.

Yes, Wei Xiyin did not plan to take them on the road. That was her family matter. Compared to following her out to look for people, the two gentlemen's role in staying in the fort was obviously greater.

Yuan Yuwan had no idea what she was thinking and nodded slightly. "Don't worry, young lady. I will keep my promise. Then we will go to the Right Vanguard Battalion. We have exactly 9,000 soldiers. I hope we can help you pacify Yizhou as soon as possible."

Wei Xiyin thanked him again, and she continued calmly, "Since Your Highness wants to stay, I might as well ask Cousin Li to stay as well. I'm sure he'd be willing, and maybe he could be of some help."

Yuan Yuwan: “…”

The next day.

Yuan Yuwan summoned two generals of the vanguard camp to the palace and explained to them the plan of following Wei to clean up Yizhou.

General Chen refused without hesitation, "Your Highness's succession ceremony is imminent, and the country is still unstable. How can I lead my troops away at this time..."

Xing Shi nodded in agreement.

"The succession ceremony is just a formality. Right now, there's a lot of work to be done, so it's best to keep things simple."

Yuan Yuwan thought for a moment, then said, "When I was in Qinghe County, I was saved by this girl many times. This is a favor I owe to Wei Shi. I can't bear to ask the general to repay my favor."

"If the general is unwilling, then I will find a way myself."

Upon hearing this, General Chen quickly said, "I see. Your Highness, you are too kind. Your Highness's affairs are the affairs of Zhongshan State. Favors must be repaid. I was inconsiderate just now. I am willing to contribute to Yizhou and share your worries."

"Then I'll have to trouble General Chen." Yuan Yuwan couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She still had a lot to learn.

after.

The three began to discuss business, mainly asking about the situation of zombies on the border and the progress of searching for water outside.

The remaining tasks needed to be handed over to the Left Vanguard Battalion. Xing Shi honestly took notes and took over the work of the Right Vanguard Battalion.

After doing all this, General Chen took the order to leave, prepare food and fodder, and arrange travel matters.

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