Pei Yun took the imperial edict with both hands, unfolded it and saw that it was indeed stamped with the imperial seal.

"My dear son-in-law, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you can succeed in your mission, it will be a great achievement. You will definitely be promoted when you return."

Lu Jingxuan said at the side: "Master Junma, the court attaches great importance to this mission to the Southern Barbarians. Many princes and ministers want to take this opportunity to make meritorious deeds. The prince strongly recommended Master Junma, but it took a lot of trouble."

Xiao Cheng waved his hand and said, "Since it was my son-in-law who proposed the strategy of settling the barbarians, it is naturally most appropriate for my son-in-law to be the envoy on this matter."

Then he looked at Pei Yun and said, "You can ask for anything you want, and I will do my best to satisfy you."

Pei Yun said: "I don't have any other needs, but my son-in-law needs to go back to Ruifeng County to make some arrangements."

Xiao Cheng smiled and said, "Of course. Besides, Jingxuan is proficient in the languages of the various tribes in Nanman and is familiar with the local customs and practices. Let him go with you to Nanman. That way, if you encounter anything you don't understand, you can ask him."

Pei Yun's face remained expressionless, but his heart sank slightly. Arranging Lu Jingxuan to be with him, was this an attempt to monitor him?

But at the moment he couldn't refuse, so he could only say: "With Mr. Lu's help, this trip will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort."

After discussing some more things, Pei Yun took his leave.

After Pei Yun left, Xiao Cheng said, "You will go to the army later. I have selected a hundred good soldiers to go with you. They will all obey your orders."

Lu Jingxuan stood up, bowed to Xiao Cheng, and said solemnly: "Jingxuan will definitely live up to the trust of the prince."

Xiao Cheng nodded, "Go ahead, but put your own safety first."

Lu Jingxuan saluted again, bowed and retreated. The prince had entrusted him with such an important task, and he must complete it well.

In the study, Xiao Cheng sat for a while before standing up. He turned around and looked at the map on the wall, his eyes narrowed slightly.

After giving Pei Yun several months, there was still no response, and Xiao Cheng didn't want to wait any longer.

Pei Yun is indeed a talent, but if you don't work for him, then he is of no use. Now he is eager to get the supplies in Pei Yun's office.

If I ask Pei Yun directly for it, he will definitely not give it to me. As a prince, it is not easy for me to rob him openly, so I'd better let him die in Nanman.