These words were harsh, and Ayan Lianshan frowned, defiantly arguing, "How can I know if I don't try?"
"I know without even trying." Zhao Xiu squatted down and poked the fire with a branch. The flames shot higher, gilding it with a golden glow. "Ever since the previous dynasty split into East and West, your power has been declining. Your West Kingdom, in particular, has been squeezed into a corner by the nations of the Western Regions. It no longer has the power it once had. Why are you still dreaming of competing for supremacy in the Central Plains?"
He glanced at Ayan Lianshan and said, "Instead of aiming too high, it's better to focus on the present. First, think about how to resolve the internal conflicts among your tribes, then conquer the surrounding countries and reclaim the territories that have been stolen. Don't just focus on unrealistic things."
For example, Dasheng, for example, him.
A Yan Lianshan snorted coldly, "You keep beating around the bush, you just don't want to help me connect."
This couldn't be fooled, Zhao Xiu rolled his eyes secretly.
"I don't want to waste my efforts. You can contact the officials in the capital and the Prince of Ying. If they fail, your efforts will be in vain. If they succeed, will they still form an alliance with you?"
His eyes rolled, and he directed his wolf claws at Guo Yuanzhen. "Why bother seeking faraway lands? Why not go with me to Guo Yuanzhen? Your Turks border Beiting, and right now, they need your help. You can take this opportunity to negotiate with him. If he declares himself king, he will help your master seize power and subjugate the surrounding countries. If he fails, you can seize the opportunity to swallow him up, and neither side will suffer any loss."
"That makes some sense." Ayan Lianshan stared at Zhao Xiu for a long while and said, "I can stop you from being an informant."
"Hey, that's right, kid..."
"After I finish my work for you, I want you to go back to Turkestan with me."
Zhao Xiu's smile froze on his face, and then he frowned, "Why do you want me to go back to Turkestan with you?"
A Yan Lianshan grinned and said, "As you said, knowing yourself and your enemy ensures victory in every battle. I want you to go back and tell my king what Dasheng and the Central Plains are like."
As early as when Zhao Xiu confessed the reason why he saved her, Ayan Lianshan knew the purpose of Zhao Xiu's choice of this path.
Zhao Xiu was avoiding the officials and also taming him, making him willingly deliver the token to Guo Yuanzhen on his behalf, thereby saving his own life while ensuring that he completed the task for King Ying.
This man is good at calculating people's hearts. He knows that if he is unwilling, he will change at any time, so he tempts him with benefits on the one hand and tortures him with suffering on the other hand, so that he will obey and trust him.
But are the wolves on the grassland so easy to tame?
He was just playing along. First, he used Zhao Xiu to save his life. Second, he really wanted to get a piece of the pie from Guo Yuanzhen. Third, he wanted to use Zhao Xiu to take him to Anxi.
There are spies from the Eagle Division in Anxi. As long as he arrives in Anxi, he will be able to contact the Eagle Division, and then it will be his time to counterattack Zhao Xiu.
He had not expressed his opinion because he always felt that Zhao Xiu had other purposes besides sending the token to Guo Yuanzhen. He felt uneasy, so he wanted to find out more.
But now a branch has intervened, forcing him to agree.
But he couldn't let Zhao Xiubai take advantage. He wanted to restore contact with Dasheng officials, and Zhao Xiu was a suitable informant.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Xiu refused and said something refreshing and reasonable, which made him look at this person with admiration.
It seems that this man is not only good at calculations, but also quite talented. Moreover, he knows Dasheng so well. Bringing him back and presenting him to the king may help the king accomplish his great cause.
Zhao Xiu looked up at the sky and sighed. He had dug a hole for himself and was suffering the consequences. However, it was better than actually agreeing to be an informant for the Turkic barbarians. If they caught him in the act, he would never be able to recover.
He agreed: "I can go to Turkestan with you, but I can only stay for one year."
First, stabilize this Turkic barbarian. When the job is done, either throw him away and let him disappear from the world, or kill him and be done with it.
Ayan Lianshan nodded, "One year at a time."
When Zhao Xiu arrived at his territory, what could he do? If he wanted to run, he would break his legs. If he was useless, he would be killed and fed to the wolves.
Zhao Xiu stood up and walked to Ayan Lianshan, raising his hand towards him.
Ayan Lianshan was confused.
Zhao Xiu said, "Let's high-five to make an alliance."
A Yan Lianshan asked, "Is this also a gift from your Central Plains?"
Zhao Xiu nodded, "I guess so."
Ayan Lianshan raised her hand and slapped him hard on the palm.
Zhao Xiu shook his hand in pain, baring his teeth and cursing, "You are truly a Turkic barbarian."
Regardless, the two people, each with their own ulterior motives, finally reached an agreement and officially formed an alliance.
A Yan Lianshan stayed in the haystack at the entrance of the village all night. The next morning, Zhao Xiu led his team to join the other Hu people and set off north.
After setting off, Ayan Lianshan pointed at Zhi Tong and asked, "Why is he here too?"
Zhi Tong didn't like him, so he said a few words in his ethnic language, as if he was cursing someone.
Ayan Lianshan was immediately furious and ran back in a rage.
The two of them were arguing fiercely. Mei Er saw this and stepped forward to persuade A Yan Lian Shan: "Don't argue, don't argue, Brother Zhi Tong is here to lead the way for us."
"What road?"
"Brother Zhitong knows a shortcut to Yangguan Pass. He says it only takes five days to get there."
"Aren't you going to find his father?"
Upon hearing this, Zhi Tong pulled his horse and rushed towards Ayan Lianshan.
Mei Er hurriedly separated him and advised: "He did it unintentionally. Ignorance is not a crime. Please forgive me."
Zhao Xiu heard the noise ahead and turned to wave to Zhi Tong, asking him to go ahead. Zhi Tong spat at A Yan Lian Shan and chased after Zhao Xiu with his horse's belly under his arm.
After they had gone far away, Mei Ercai whispered to Ayan Lianshan, "His father has passed away. Don't talk nonsense."
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