Chapter 259 Ning'er is coming
"Further west of the Sek people is Taraz, separated only by a river. The people of Taraz often buy furs from the Sek people.
The book says that Taraz is not poor at all and that they all carry large jewels.”
Jintang looked at Xu Wude with regret, wishing he could move forward a little bit more.
"Is it true?" Xu Wude doubted.
"real!"
Sang Ning slammed the table and screamed, "Ah!"
She even forgot that her hand was injured!
Jintang quickly held Sang Ning's hand, and his little face wrinkled into a bun, as if he felt the same way.
"Hey, why are you so excited?" Xu Wude smacked his lips again.
Sanning is so excited!
Taraz is rich in gemstones, including turquoise, sapphire, ruby, agate and crystal!
But gems can’t be eaten, and they lack a lot of things!
"Xu Wude, do you want to go to Taraz to do business again?"
"No!" Xu Wude was horrified. "It's already this late. We're almost being forced to death by Western Liao. Are you okay?"
"Xu Wude, think carefully. This is a great opportunity for you to bring honor to your family. It's the kind that will go down in history and be passed down through the ages."
Xu Wude: “…”
"This isn't something a small official or businessman can compare to. If the mission is completed, you'll be granted a title of nobility. Of course, the dangers are also great. You might die in a foreign land and never return."
Xu Wude straightened his body and said solemnly, "What mission?"
"Since Western Liao has joined forces with Northern Mongolia to carve up Dongyang, we should give them a taste of their own medicine. Bring us our sincerity and persuade Taraz to attack Western Liao!"
Western Liao was so brutal that it was impossible for it to attack only Dongyang. Now they were picking on Dongyang just to take advantage of their court's weakness.
Taraz must have been deeply troubled by this as well.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Xu Wude only asked one question: "After I die, will you take good care of my wife and children for me?"
"As long as I'm alive, I will protect you with all my strength!"
"Hahahaha... Then there's nothing I, Old Xu, wouldn't dare to do. Let's take the gamble!"
What about being granted titles of nobility or titles? That’s only secondary.
He mainly just… wanted to do his part.
So many soldiers died in such a tragic way.
He did not ask what position Sang Ning had in conferring upon him the title of nobility. He knew some things well.
"But, can we ask Lao Lu to come along? He's more familiar with the language there than I am. I'm not sure about this on my own."
"You can take anyone you trust," said Sang Ning.
"OK!"
Next, they began to discuss what specific sincerity to give to Taraz.
In the future, there will definitely be trade and cultural exchanges, and we will bring Dongyang specialties, silk, exquisite porcelain, and tea.
In addition, Taraz is extremely cold, and the coal must be an irresistible temptation for them.
They can provide it for free for three years!
"There is a problem. We have no official position and no documents, so it may not be easy for us to meet their king," said Xu Wude.
"That's easy. I'll have Huo Chang'an find an official to go with you, and give you 500 men for self-defense. The documents are easy to come by. We've never dealt with Taraz before, so we can forge one that they won't be able to recognize."
"Jintang, write another letter to your fourth uncle."
The two quickly agreed on the details.
The letter was sent to Yangguan at full speed.
Yangguan.
General's Mansion.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was depressing.
We have just experienced a tentative war of resistance between the two sides, and the situation is not optimistic.
Western Liao is coming with great force this time and is determined to take Dongyang.
Even though they used tactics to create the illusion that a large number of troops were stationed at Yangguan, they still lost a lot of their war horses.
But after three attempts, the generals of Western Liao are not stupid, and I am afraid they will launch a crazy attack in the next round.
"This is simply a waste of life. I advocate retreat. We should stay in the northern border and preserve our strength." Wu Gaoda's tone was full of dissatisfaction.
"My Lord, I am a rough man, please do not think I am blunt. General Li asked me to follow you because he was worried that you were inexperienced and would act impulsively.
If you choose to stay and defend this empty city, you are courting death. The imperial court won't even have to waste a single soldier to deal with us..."
What Wu Gaoda said actually made sense, but he was too disrespectful, which made Yan Meng very unhappy.
"If you're afraid of death, go back to Northern Frontier!"
"What a joke! I'm not afraid of death. I'm afraid my brothers will die in vain!"
Feng Dali: "I will listen to my master and do whatever he tells me to do."
You idiot, who asked you?
Wu Gaoda glared at Feng Dali fiercely.
Yan Meng patted Feng Dali on the shoulder: "Good brother, just speak up. Can you please stop pouting? What's wrong with you?"
Feng Dali lowered his mouth and said embarrassedly, "I'm used to it."
Huo Changan put the letter in his hand and finally spoke.
"Northern Mongolia has attacked Northern Xinjiang."
This piece of news made Wu Gaoda speechless.
The imperial court could give up the northwest, but would never give up the northern border, because behind the northern border was an iron mine that supplied weapons to the imperial court.
At that time, reinforcements will definitely be dispatched.
I can’t go back to Northern Xinjiang.
"Then...then we can find another place."
"There is no place more suitable than the northwest. As long as we eliminate the hidden danger of Western Liao." Yan Meng said.
But how to remove it?
They don't have enough troops.
"When I came here, I sent letters to Huaishan and Changtu, the two rebel generals. They have replied and will soon lead their troops to join us.
There will be about 30,000 people.
Once we make the news of our rebellion public, I believe more stragglers will come and join us.
Just hold on for a few days."
His father is still very strong.
Huo Changan handed the letter in his hand to them for them to read.
Finally, he said calmly, "I promise that if it becomes irreversible, I will evacuate."
This time everyone spoke in unison.
"Obey the Lord."
A message was heard from far away outside the door.
"Report—Master, the mistress sent five carts of grain and two jars of water!"
"It's fine to send food, but why send water? There is no shortage of water now." Wu Gaoda felt puzzled.
Isn't this a waste of manpower?
However, when I looked up, everyone ran out.
"Master, you take one tank and I take one tank." Yan Meng distributed.
The water was unlucky, as it was from a small jar. Yan Meng knew that it was from Sang Ning who was giving it to his master to heal his wounds, but he was also injured and needed it!
"And me?"
Feng Dali didn’t know what this was, but what Meng Ge stole must be good stuff, so he had to follow.
"I'll have one tank, and you two can share that one." Huo Changan waved his hand and asked someone to bring the water into his room.
Yan Meng raised his foot and kicked Feng Dali: "You are everywhere, damn it!"
When Wu Gaoda came out, the two had already finished their assignments and moved into the house.
Two lunatics!
"hiss--"
His arm was scratched by a stray arrow, so he had to go find Miss Feifei to ask for some medicine.
By evening, another letter arrived from Liangzhou.
Huo Changan was shocked after seeing this.
Ning'er is so smart!
Now there is more hope, as long as we can hold on through this period.
It is easy to forge documents, he knows what the imperial seal looks like.
But the end of the letter also said: Do not send troops unless absolutely necessary, try to delay for a few days and wait for my arrival.
Ning'er is coming?
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