Chapter 51 Going Deep into the Rainforest
Shen Shiqian was not aimless. He planned to slowly convince Shen Baicheng to take over the Shen family. He saw a hope in Lu Chenyang, the kind of hope that could bring about earth-shaking changes to the Shen family.
It was difficult for him to describe this feeling. He had only met this person once, but at first sight, he felt that this person was different from everyone else.
After reconciling with the Shen family, Lu Chenyang began to prepare for another major event, which was peace talks with the Dongyi people.
Lu Chenyang plans to announce this matter before the spring plowing season.
Lu Chenyang wanted to negotiate with the Dongyi people, so he decided to go into the rainforest to meet their leader in person.
This decision was opposed by everyone, led by Zhao Xi.
"That's too risky, sir, you can't go." Zhao Xi said worriedly.
Tan Feng also objected: "You are walking like a sheep into a tiger's mouth. The Dongyi people are too prejudiced against the Han people. If you go to their territory, there will be too many variables."
Yan Xing: "A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."
Lu Chenyang said: "I don't want to either, but the Dongyi people asked me to go to their side."
"Then we can't go there," Zhao Xi said anxiously, "Isn't this obviously a trap?"
Lu Chenyang said honestly: "But I really want to sign a peace treaty."
This is his only chance now.
Zhao Xi suddenly choked.
It was Yan Xing who asked, "Do we have to go?"
Lu Chenyang thought for a moment and said, "Well, I have to go. I'm going to do something that the Han people haven't done in many years, so of course I have to take some risks."
Yan Xing nodded. "Then go ahead." He looked nonchalant. "I'll station troops outside the rainforest. Send a message back every day saying you're safe. If I don't receive a message, I'll lead my troops inside." He paused, then looked at Zhao Xi. "Have you made enough of the medicine that protects against the miasma?"
Zhao Xi immediately said, "It's not quite enough, but it's not too far off. I'll make some more in the next few days!"
As long as it's for her family, she can do anything!
Yan Xing looked at Lu Chenyang: "I'll take you there."
He couldn't stop him from doing what he wanted to do, so he did his best to support him.
Lu Chenyang was deeply moved, "Prince, you are really my good brother, a brother closer than a blood brother."
Tan Feng couldn't help but look at him. Does Lu Chenyang know that you said this?
Yan Xing smiled and said, "You are the county magistrate. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by your subordinates for speaking like this?"
Lu Chenyang raised his head and said proudly, "Who dares to laugh at me?"
Everyone avoided his gaze.
Lu Chenyang was a man of action, and he would go wherever he wanted. Zhao Xi also wanted to go with him. According to Zhao Xi, even if she died, she wanted to die next to Lu Chenyang, and she would never let Lu Chenyang go alone.
After hearing this, Lu Chenyang was very moved at first, but then he felt it was unlucky: "Be good, we won't die, neither of us will die, live well, and live a long life."
Zhao Xi curled the corners of her lips and said, "Well, her master will live a long life."
Lu Chenyang took Zhao Xi, Tan Feng and Chang Jing with him. Since Chang Jing was more familiar with the Dongyi people, he was also brought along this time.
In order to show sincerity, Abu, as a representative of the Dongyi people, personally came out of the rainforest to greet him.
Yanxing had already deployed troops here. More than 3,000 armed troops stood tall outside the rainforest. As soon as Abu came out, he felt a murderous aura coming towards him.
Abu immediately looked at Lu Chenyang, who remained calm and said, "Let's go."
Abu was silent for a moment and nodded.
The group walked into the rain forest, led by Abu.
Lu Chenyang thought for a moment, then took out a pill and said, "Take it. This can relieve the toxins in the miasma, and it will also be good for your health in the future."
Abu's eyes flashed, he said thank you and took it.
Abu whispered, "Master Lu, aren't you worried about the danger of this trip?"
Lu Chenyang smiled and said, "I'm worried. I'm scared. But there's nothing I can do. I really want to reach a peace agreement. This matter is very important to the Han people, and it's also very important to you. I have to come even if it means taking risks."
"Aren't you afraid that this is a trap?" Abu asked again.
Lu Chenyang said, "I'm afraid, but I don't think your leader would be that stupid. Killing me won't do you any good. If you kill me, your tribe will never have peace again. Believe it or not, I hope you can live a peaceful and happy life."
"Lord Lu, you Han people have a saying called sweet words." Abu said with a smile.
Lu Chenyang said with a righteous look on his face: "This is what I truly feel."
Abu remained noncommittal. He simply said, "Not everyone in the tribe agrees with this peace talk. Whether you can convince them depends on Lord Lu's ability."
The two soon arrived at the tribe deep in the rainforest, which was truly a paradise.
People lived with animals, with monkeys, squirrels, and of course snakes and insects everywhere, but the Dongyi people had their own way of preventing mosquitoes and insects.
Long branches hung down vertically, and monkeys stood on the trunks, looking at them curiously. They were not afraid of humans. One monkey even took an unknown fruit and threw it to Lu Chenyang.
Lu Chenyang: “…”
The whole place had a strange feeling of unreality.
They walked into the village. The largest house was also a wooden house. Lu Chenyang walked in. Leading the way was a middle-aged man in his thirties.
He had a feminine appearance, but his eyes were sharp as he looked at Lu Chenyang.
Amu introduced: "This is our great leader Mu Ke."
People living in the rainforest worship trees as gods and water as their mother, so most of their names are related to water and wood.
Mu Ke stared at Chang Jing behind Lu Chenyang and said, "Sir Lu, you brought this traitor to negotiate with us. Don't you take us Dongyi people seriously?"
Changjing's face suddenly turned red.
Lu Chenyang remained calm and said, "Great Alliance Leader, you are wrong. In your eyes, he is a traitor who betrayed the tribe. But in my eyes, he is a filial son who risked his life to save his mother."
This time it was Mu Ke's turn to remain silent. The Dongyi people revered life and greatly admired the mother who gave birth to life. He didn't know how to respond to this.
Lu Chenyang said gently, "Great Alliance Leader, the reason we can sit down face to face this time is to avoid such a tragedy. We are all citizens of Dagan. There is really no need to hate each other."
Mu Ke was silent for a moment: "You have a point, but we have been fighting for so many years, with the blood of several generations, our hatred is already dead."
Lu Chenyang said, "The past cannot be undone, but what we can change is the future. It's so that our descendants won't continue to bleed like our ancestors did." He took out a piece of medicine and said, "This prescription is for treating rheumatism. These herbs are commonly found in the rainforest. Grind them according to the above method, and they will effectively relieve rheumatic pain."
The Dongyi people also have their own prescriptions for treating rheumatism, but they have lived in the rainforest for generations and have no idea how advanced medical technology is outside. They still use the methods of their ancestors, which are useful but not very effective.
Last time, Lu Chenyang asked Amu to send medicine to treat rheumatism. Not only did it work very quickly, but the effect was also very good. This is why they decided to negotiate with Lu Chenyang.
Mu Ke didn't expect Lu Chenyang to take out the recipe so readily.
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