After sending the intelligence from the west back, the Imperial Guards who had infiltrated the vicinity of the Amu Darya River began to closely observe the recent movements of the Seljuks.
The next day, Zhang Huai'an began packing his things.
"Commander Zhang, what are you trying to do?"
"Master Xue, you may not know this, but I have just received intelligence that the Ghaznavids have already marched north with an army of 100,000 and will arrive in Talas this afternoon. We must leave as soon as possible."
Xue Donglai, who frequently interacted with people from the Western Regions, was naturally a genuine Ghaznavid.
"The Ghazneeans have sent 100,000 troops!" Xue Donglai was somewhat surprised, not expecting the Ghazneeans to be so supportive of Yelü Dashi.
"Khwarazm has been confirmed, and no fewer than 50,000 troops have been deployed."
Seeing Xue Donglai's tense expression, Zhang Huai'an smiled and said, "Master Xue, there's no need to worry. Commander Wu has already led his troops south. The Ghazni people don't know that Commander Wu's army has arrived yet. They will probably soon experience what it feels like for the Han iron army to besiege the capital."
Zhang Huai'an added, "At that time, we will make up for all the grievances that Lord Xue suffered at the hands of the Ghaznavids over the years!"
Xue Donglai was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter: "Commander Zhang is mistaken. I am just an ordinary merchant, doing business with the Ghazni people."
“If Lord Xue remains just a mere merchant in the future, why would His Majesty send him as an envoy to Seljuk?” Zhang Huai’an said meaningfully. “Let’s go, pack your things, I’ll add some more manpower and send Lord Xue eastward.”
"Where is Commander Zhang?"
"I'm going to the Amu Darya. The Imperial City Guard must report Sanjar's movements to His Majesty at any time."
After packing his luggage, Xue Donglai mounted his horse and left the city.
"Take care, Mr. Xue!"
"Commander Zhang, please take care. After our triumphant return, come to Chang'an. I will prepare fine wine and we will have a good drink together!"
"Okay! It's a deal!"
The two went their separate ways, and Xue Donglai felt a pang of emotion.
The Western Regions are a very dangerous place, and Zhang Huai'an and his group are in great danger there.
Now that war has broken out again, simply surviving is a luxury.
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