"Yan Hong, has the chief of the Xi Di tribe found out who the other party is?"
"No, they basically communicate through a single line of communication. There's no need to follow the trail. Plus, the other party is very cautious and has hardly ever appeared outside. The people in the creek are still investigating."
"Lieutenant Wang, what's the situation with the Kezhu tribe right now?"
"After we captured Leqi and Letai, the Kezhu tribe migrated overnight. This tribe is very good at hiding, so it will be difficult to catch them in a short time."
Zheng Quchi pondered for a moment, then rubbed his temples and said, "So, we still have no clue."
“No, not really…” Yan Hong brushed aside her bangs, and when she saw the lady’s crystal-clear eyes glancing at her, her eyes narrowed with a smile: “It just so happened that when Yan Hong was planning to frame the Kezhu tribe and incite hatred between the two tribes, she secretly sneaked into the Kezhu tribe and witnessed some things.”
That night was dark. The colorful banners outside the Kezhu tribe fluttered in the wind, the bonfire blazed, and the quiet tribe seemed to be at rest. She crouched down and slipped into the shadows, intending to throw the crucial evidence into one of the tents, but she heard voices talking through the gap in the curtain.
"Your Excellency, the Wa people have already done as you instructed, causing a great disturbance around Wubao, escalating the situation and attracting the attention of the Ye Kingdom's garrison. They have even sent troops to suppress them. What if..."
"There is no need to worry. My lord will naturally arrange a way out for you. If we hadn't sent lake salt to your Kezhu tribe, you probably wouldn't have been able to hold on for long. Now it is time for you to repay us."
“I know, I know, we are absolutely loyal to the Lord, but how much longer will it take for the Lord to arrive? I think the time is almost right.”
"How could we possibly fathom the Lord's thoughts? In short, just do what you're supposed to do."
After Yan Hong finished recounting her experiences, she added, "As far as Yan Hong knows, among the surrounding countries, only Beiyuan Kingdom produces its own lake salt. Other countries basically purchase large quantities of sea salt from Kucha Kingdom."
Therefore, among the seven countries, Guizi was the richest. It was located on the coast and had abundant industries, especially salt, an important resource that was inexhaustible. Apart from the threat of pirates, it had virtually no natural enemies. The people in the country lived a wealthy and carefree life and were not interested in participating in territorial wars. They only wanted to amass wealth.
"Do you believe that the people behind the Kezhu tribe come from the Northern Abyss Kingdom?"
Are these recent incidents on the Uburg border caused by an attempt by the Northern Abyss to instigate war?
Yan Hong did not answer directly. Instead, she asked, "Madam, have you seen the weapons used by the Kezhu tribe?"
Zheng Quchi recalled for a moment: "I have seen the bows and arrows and bone spears they use."
What do you think of these weapons?
"Standard of standard."
"This is enough to show that the Kezhu tribe has no outstanding innovations in weapon creation, and all of them are weapons that follow the traditions of nomadic barbarians. But this time they have such terrifyingly powerful weapons as fire and thunder. It is said that the Beiyuan Kingdom and the Mo family have an unclear relationship in private. If we investigate this matter more deeply, we will definitely find something."
Yan Hong's analysis makes some sense. It has to be said that the Mo family's "business" is quite extensive... They previously sold weapons to the Southern Chen Kingdom and the Hong Sheng Kingdom, and now they are exchanging goods with the Northern Yuan Kingdom.
Wei Yao then spoke up: "The problem is that it's very difficult to get information from either the Northern Abyss Kingdom or the Mo Family. If we really have to deal with these two giants, then we'll be in big trouble."
This statement essentially brings us back to the beginning: we can't catch the person, find any clues, or figure out the situation.
But after talking with Yan Hong, Zheng Quchi had a new idea. She said, "Don't worry too much. You assemble the equipment in the warehouse and intensify your training to prepare for combat. I'll figure out the rest."
Just moments ago, the lady looked worried, but now she seemed to have a plan, her expression calm and serene. Hearing her say this, they temporarily put the matter aside and focused on finishing what they were doing.
As Zheng Quchi was about to leave, Fu Rong suddenly called out to her, "Madam, does the general really have to stay locked in a cage forever? Isn't that too much..."
Zheng Quchi said, "Being kind to him is being cruel to ourselves."
"Can we go see the general?" Wang Zebang asked.
After capturing Yuwen Sheng, Zheng Quchi immediately isolated him from everyone in the camp, forbidding anyone from visiting him, including Wei Yao and the others.
It wasn't that Zheng Quchi didn't want them to visit, but Yuwen Sheng's current condition made it unsuitable for him to see anyone.
She shook her head and honestly said, "Not yet."
Wei Yao didn't say anything, but her expression inevitably showed some disappointment.
After Zheng Quchi left, Wang Zebang wanted to persuade the impulsive Fu Rong not to rush, but heard him say, "If you don't want to see her, then don't. Madam must have her reasons."
Wang Zebang was shocked by his profound sense of righteousness: "..."
Fu Rong looked at him, a half-smile on his face, and said, "What's wrong? What are you trying to say? Do you really think I'm a fool or a heartless person?"
Wang Zebang had indeed underestimated him. He put on a stern face and said irritably, "It's good that you think that way."
Wei Yao stared at the two of them thoughtfully: "Tell me, when did your relationship get better? What secret things did you two do while I was away?"
Fu Rong rolled her eyes: "You're sick."
Wang Zebang completely ignored him.
After listening to their commotion, Yan Hong suddenly asked, "Do you really think Madam can shoulder the responsibilities of a general?"
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