xymnovel Chapter 144 Visitors from the North
Chapter 144 Visitors from the North
Meanwhile, Amur bid farewell to his brother Saihan and, with a few followers, embarked on his journey to the Central Plains.
They rode their horses across the grassland, leaving a trail of deep hoofprints.
His figure cast a long trail of afterglow in the sunset.
After several days of travel, they finally arrived at the border of Cangzhou.
This is a vast plain, adjacent to grasslands, but with a completely different appearance.
The plains are planted with rice and wheat, and the lush green fields are like a beautiful painting.
The distant mountains, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, appeared so serene and mysterious.
At this moment, Amur stood on the edge where Cangzhou met the grassland, looking at the majestic pass in front of him—Taiping Pass.
It is like a sleeping behemoth, blocking the road to Cangzhou and hindering all outsiders.
Taiping Pass, an important pass in Cangzhou of the Great Qian Dynasty in the Central Plains, is also the border between the grasslands and the Central Plains. It has been heavily guarded and strictly protected all year round.
Amur looked at the majestic pass before him, a pass that had caused countless warriors of the grasslands to perish.
His face remained expressionless.
However, it was clear that entering Cangzhou through Taiping Pass would not be easy.
Their attire and identities as nomadic people could easily arouse the vigilance and scrutiny of the guards. Once their whereabouts were exposed, not only would the transaction be hopeless, but it could also bring unnecessary trouble to the tribe.
So, after thinking it over, Amur decided to take a detour.
They chose a small road leading to the northern frontier. Although the journey was much longer, it was relatively safe and would allow them to avoid the checkpoints at Taiping Pass.
Their group wasn't very large, and although taking the detour through northern Xinjiang was a bit of a hassle.
But its advantage lies in its stability.
Although it was a long and winding road, it was all worth it.
They not only successfully evaded the inspection at Taiping Pass, but also gained valuable experience and insights.
As they approached Cangzhou, Amur began preparing for the upcoming transaction.
He reviewed the tribe's specialties and advantages once again, pondering how to better showcase them to the Prince of Yun, who was temporarily serving as the governor of Cangzhou.
They also made a point of learning about the market demand and conditions in Cangzhou in order to gain an advantageous position in the negotiations.
Although Amur will become the first war god of the grasslands in the future, the one with the highest combat power.
However, he will not rely solely on his unparalleled martial prowess.
Instead, they prefer to solve problems using more meticulous methods.
This is a summary of his master Ling Tian Zhi Ying's life.
Moreover, unlike Xiang Yu, who was an invincible figure in his era.
From a young age, Amur had a master who was also a master of the highest level, who taught him day and night.
Tell him the principle that there are always people more capable than you, and that there is always something beyond your understanding.
Therefore, this also became a habit for him.
They will not rely on force to recklessly charge forward.
So, in summary...
Amur compared Xiang Yu and Li Yuanba to these figures.
He has an extra brain.
Combined with his unparalleled combat prowess.
This raised his level of threat to several notches.
In comparison, an opponent like Li Si the Fool seems incredibly friendly.
At least Li Erfeng wasn't around.
The threat level posed by Li Si the Fool decreased dramatically.
But if Li Si, the fool, keeps following Li Er...
That invisibly limited his range of activities.
After all, Li Er couldn't possibly be idle.
They kept heading towards the most dangerous places on the battlefield.
...
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the Cangzhou Prefectural Governor's Mansion was solemn and dignified.
Su Ye sat in the main seat, with Xun Yu, Chen Qun, Li Shanchang and other civil officials sitting on either side.
They are handling various government affairs in Cangzhou in a tense but orderly manner, discussing how to better govern this important frontier town in order to cope with the threats from external enemies and the many challenges of internal affairs. (Cola Novels - Focused on providing the most comfortable reading experience)
Just as everyone was busy, a light footstep suddenly came from outside the door, accompanied by a faint aroma of wine.
The curtain was lifted, and a figure staggered in—it was Guo Jia, the drunkard.
His face was flushed, and he was holding a gourd of wine in his hand, clearly having just had a good drink.
"Haha, everyone, great news, great news!"
Guo Jia shouted as he staggered to the center of the hall.
"Fengxiao, what makes you so happy? Have you found some fine wine again?"
Su Ye frowned slightly, but then relaxed and asked with a smile.
"No, no, this time it has brought a big deal to Cangzhou."
Guo Jia waved his hand and said.
"The Longyao tribe, which is quite far from us in the northern grasslands, has sent people here, wanting to establish a long-term trade relationship with our Cangzhou."
He paused, looked around, and seeing that everyone was drawn to his words, he continued smugly.
"Oh? The Longyao tribe?"
Su Ye was taken aback upon hearing this.
The Longyao tribe was a powerful nomadic people in the north, known for their bravery in battle and their skill in horsemanship and archery.
Their relationship with the Central Plains dynasties was always fluctuating, sometimes they submitted and paid tribute, and sometimes they invaded the borders.
Their relationship with the Central Plains dynasties was always fluctuating, sometimes they submitted and paid tribute, and sometimes they invaded the borders.
As the governor of Cangzhou, Su Ye naturally knew the situation of the Longyao tribe very well.
And it's not just these publicly available reports.
Su Ye also deduced this from the system's several prompts.
That grassland emperor star who was originally destined to unify the entire northern grasslands.
Also within this Longyao tribe!
"Yes, it is the Longyao tribe."
Guo Jia nodded. "They have sent an envoy this time, hoping to establish trade relations with us."
"This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for us."
Xun Yu and the others thought about it and nodded in agreement.
Establishing trade relations with the Longyao tribe would be entirely beneficial to Cangzhou at present.
The Longyao tribe did not share a large border with the Central Plains dynasties.
Most of the territory is on grasslands.
It borders various tribes on the grasslands.
Once the Longyao tribe was strong and well-equipped.
The Central Plains will certainly not be the first to suffer.
Rather, they were tribes from the grasslands.
This is also why the Northern Emperor Star in the original trajectory was the first to unify the entire grassland.
The reason why they invaded the Central Plains last.
Therefore, Cangzhou engaged in long-term trade with the Longyao tribe.
This would not only strengthen economic ties between the two sides, but more importantly, it would create more chaos on the grasslands, reducing the risk of war between the grasslands and the Central Plains dynasties.
"So what exactly do they want to trade?" Su Ye asked.
"Horses, furs, medicinal herbs, and other items."
Guo Jia replied, "The Longyao tribe is located in the heart of the grasslands, where fine horses and high-quality furs are abundant."
"Our Central Plains region, on the other hand, has abundant medicinal herbs and handicrafts."
"Both sides can get what they need, achieving mutual benefit and a win-win situation."
Su Ye nodded upon hearing this.
Horses and furs from the northern grasslands have always been popular in the Central Plains market, not to mention powerful tribes like the Longyao tribe, which live in the fertile heart of the grasslands.
The medicinal herbs and handicrafts from the Central Plains are also very popular among the people of the grasslands.
This deal is undoubtedly profitable for both parties.
"Where are their messengers now?"
Su Ye asked again.
"We are resting at the inn."
Guo Jia replied, "They have traveled a long way and need to rest for a few days before they can formally begin negotiations."
"In that case, let's make proper preparations and give a warm welcome to these distinguished guests who have come from afar."
Su Ye smiled slightly upon hearing this, his expression somewhat subtle.