The team arrived at the city of Ganzhou and displayed the flag of General Zhao Muyun, the General of Zhenbei.
The officers guarding the city did not dare to delay and reported it quickly.
After a while, Ganzhou Commandant Guo Xiaoke met with Pei Lun and Tang Yanhai at the Commandant's Mansion.
Guo Xiaoke was about fifty years old, with a rough face and the calmness and vigilance unique to border generals.
When he heard Pei Lun introduce himself, he was surprised: "Sir Pei, aren't you the governor of Hedong?"
"I am now working under General Zhao!" Pei Lun said lightly.
He didn't want to mention his identity as the Minister of War, after all, he had not taken up the office.
Guo Xiaoke was surprised and said, "Longyou has lost contact with the Central Plains due to the obstruction of the Xijing rebels. We are cut off from information. Please forgive me."
"Master Pei has come from afar, I wonder what advice you have for me?"
Guo Xiaoke spoke straight to the point and at the same time carefully looked at the two envoys from Hedong Road.
Pei Lun said loudly, "Captain Guo, the situation in the Central Plains is chaotic right now. You should have known something about it."
"General Zhao Muyun, the Northern Guardian, carefully guarded the northern border, repeatedly defeated Tartar invasions, and recaptured the three prefectures of Yun, Feng, and Sheng. This is how we were able to cross the desert from Fengzhou and come here."
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Guo Xiaoke couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "So you've recaptured three states! No wonder you were able to make it all the way from the desert. It seems this General Zhao is truly remarkable!"
"Of course!"
Tang Yanhai felt very proud when he heard Guo Xiaoke praising Zhao Muyun. "We came here for three reasons. That... Lord Pei, please tell me!"
Pei Lun smiled slightly and said slowly:
"First, a portion of the remaining Tatar troops in Fengzhou were pursued by us and fled into the desert. I wonder if they've reached Longyou. I need to remind you to be on guard."
"Secondly, our general hopes to communicate with the Longyou Dao to jointly maintain peace in the western border and resist the Tartars."
"Third, our general hopes to open up a trade route with Longyou, so we can share what we have and make money together!"
After Pei Lun finished speaking, Guo Xiaoke remained silent.
He certainly knew the importance of alliance, but he was also worried about being dragged into the melee in the East. He was more concerned about practical interests.
"General Zhao's intention to reopen the trade route is naturally a good thing. However... Longyou is not peaceful right now, with the Tibetan and Uighur forces intertwined, and the safety of the caravans is worrying!"
Pei Lun immediately said, "This is exactly why we came here. If we can open up the trade route, the profits we earn can be divided among the various states in Longyou according to the agreed proportions."
The temptation of benefits is real.
Guo Xiaoke's expression softened considerably. "This matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by Ganzhou alone. We need to discuss it with Liangzhou, Suzhou, and other places."
"Your troops will be stationed outside the city first. If you need supplies, you can send someone into the city with my warrant to purchase them."
"Regarding the matter of trade, I will report it to the governor and then make a decision."
"That's great. Let's wait for good news!" Pei Lun and Tang Yanhai knew that this matter could not be rushed, so they left first.
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