Chapter 316 Zhu Mingqing's Plan
Zhu Mingqing has been observing along the way since arriving in Chalan.
Charan is indeed a large tribe, with horse farms that stretch as far as the eye can see, countless cattle and sheep, as well as abundant water resources and population. These are all the properties of the Charan department.
Like the royal court, Chalan was a Xiongnu people, and further west there were other ethnic minorities such as the Qiang and Xianbei.
But the Huns were the largest and most powerful, and they ruled over many tribes on the grassland.
Now that there are obvious disputes within the Xiongnu, if we take advantage of this opportunity, we might be able to kill two birds with one stone.
Luo Xiao was confused: "How can I kill two birds with one stone?"
Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but curse: "Idiot!"
"Yes, yes, I'm not as smart as my mother." Luo Xiao chuckled and asked curiously, "Tell me quickly."
"We now have a way to contact the royal court. If we send a message to them and tell them that Charan wants to hijack Master Wan's goods, what do you think will happen?"
Luo Xiao's eyes lit up instantly: "Fight!"
Zhu Mingqing flicked his forehead with his finger and said, "Stop shouting about fighting and killing all day long. It won't come to that!"
Luo Xiao's expression became visibly frustrated: "Oh!"
Zhu Mingqing looked at his foolish son and said helplessly, "The content of the message is up to us. What if the Chalan tribe not only wants to hijack the goods, but also wants to take the opportunity to kill the prince of the royal court?"
The royal court will definitely send someone to negotiate, and the person sent will most likely be the eldest prince who is familiar with Mr. Wang.
Once this letter is sent back, the other party will definitely send more people, or even take the initiative.
The Charan tribe can be said to be the number one under the royal court, followed by the Hu Yan clan who has always been suppressed.
The royal court has always wanted to support Hu Yan and suppress Cha Lan.
If this news were known, there would surely be conflict between the two tribes.
"Great!" Luo Xiao gave a thumbs up. "Besides sowing discord between them, what else can you do?"
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "Chalan owns the largest ranch. Aren't you tempted?"
Luo Xiao's expression became confused again: "But what does this have to do with the royal court?"
Zhu Mingqing said helplessly, "If Chalan is ostracized by the royal court, they will definitely find other ways to develop in the future. The ranch is their most important resource. We can then purchase those livestock and furs at a low price!"
There are many things that can be made from fur, especially wool products, including clothes, shoes, jewelry, and toys...
It is entirely possible to develop a brand new business empire.
But no one has discovered the use of these things yet. Look at the skins piled outside by the Charan tribe to dry. For them, their only function is to keep them warm!
Luo Xiao has quite a few ideas for making money, but once they are linked to politics, his mind is not so sharp anymore.
Now after hearing what his mother said, he really admired her.
"Then let's go write the letter now."
Fight early and go home early!
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion outside.
"Don't run, stop!"
When I lifted the tent curtain, I saw a young boy jumping around, trying to avoid a group of children chasing him with whips in their hands!
After a while, the figure disappeared.
Luo Xiao didn't take it to heart.
After dinner, the two walked out of the tent. The Charan tribe did not forcibly imprison them and prevent them from going out, but they could not leave the tribe.
They were imprisoned in a location not far from the Charan tribe's territory, which was where ordinary people lived.
But there are often soldiers patrolling around, which shows that the management of the Charan tribe is quite strict.
Chalan is also very lively at night, with children playing around the campfire.
There were also ordinary women who used the firelight to weave clothes and blankets.
The closer we got to the center of the tribe, the more serious the atmosphere became, and we were finally stopped.
On the way back, Luo Xiao whispered, "There are too many people!"
If you want to send a letter, you have to be able to send it!
Zhu Mingqing also noticed this: "Don't worry, wait for the opportunity!"
Anyway, judging from the attitude of the Charan tribe, they don't want to use force against Master Wan.
At worst, I can just stay for a while longer. Besides, the little world spirit has clearly recorded the terrain here and will always be able to find a suitable opportunity.
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from the front.
Luo Xiao immediately stood in front of his mother in a protective position, his eyes fixed on the squirming area in front of him on the left: "Come out!"
The other party stopped moving!
Zhu Mingqing patted his arm: "He's just a child, don't worry about him!"
Luo Xiao frowned. There was something wrong with a child staying there alone in the middle of the night!
But this is not the place for them to meddle in other people's business.
The mother and son continued walking towards the tent, and soon they heard light footsteps coming from behind.
Zhu Mingqing didn't look back, but he knew it was the child from before.
Luo Xiao wanted to chase the man away, but after a few low words, he didn't expect the child to jog over directly, then tripped by something and fell straight in front of Luo Xiao!
"Hey!" He kicked a few times, but there was no response.
He looked up at his mother, his expression somewhat bewildered.
He didn't use any force.
How could this kid blackmail people!
Zhu Mingqing didn't know what he was thinking about, so he said directly, "Carry it back to the tent first."
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Ah Chang felt as if he was in a dream, with soft clouds beneath him and his body feeling very refreshed.
Wait, someone is whispering something in my ear.
Ah Chang opened his eyes suddenly, which scared Luo Xiao.
After realizing what was happening, Luo Xiao quickly turned around and shouted, "Mom, he's awake!"
Ah Chang looked at the woman who was walking towards him and handed him a bowl of porridge, and was stunned.
Zhu Mingqing: "You are fainting from hunger, eat something."
Ah Chang swallowed his saliva, grabbed the porridge, drank it in three or two mouthfuls, and couldn't help asking, "Anything else?"
"Your current health condition doesn't allow you to eat too much. Wait an hour before drinking again." Zhu Mingqing thought of Fen Tao's pulse diagnosis results just now, which showed severe malnutrition.
Looking at his skinny body, I'm afraid a gust of wind could blow him away.
Ah Chang also knew that the other party was doing this for his own good. When he felt the strength in his hands and feet, he knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude: "Thank you, both benefactors!"
"Hey, hurry up and get up!" Luo Xiao couldn't bear to see these children suffer. He couldn't help but think of the time when he didn't have enough to eat. He immediately felt the same way. "Why did you faint from hunger? Where are your parents?"
Ah Chang sat on the bed in silence. Luo Xiao knew that he probably had something to hide, so he didn't ask any more questions.
But at this time Ah Chang spoke.
"My father is Cha Kejue!"
"Cough cough——" Luo Xiao was choked by his saliva and looked at the child in disbelief.
Is this the prince of the Charan tribe?
Oh my god, what luck he has!
But the Charan tribe wouldn’t be so defeated that they wouldn’t feed their children, right?
Sure enough, after listening to Achang's next words, his mother was a female slave from the Central Plains. She was later raped by Cha Kejue and gave birth to Achang.
Cha Kejue had many children and didn't care at all about a child born by a woman from the Central Plains.
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