I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

grassland.

After two hours of bumpy journey, the carriage that Jiang Zuo was riding in finally arrived at the trading port.

At this moment, not far from the trading port, a large number of workers were building high walls.

Yang Feng came to Jiang Zuo and said, "Sir, Solu has been waiting for a long time."

Jiang Zuo then went to meet Suo Lu, but he didn't know what he thought about the last incident.

As soon as they met, Solu asked directly: "What you said last time about cooperating with Ben Khan, are you sure it's true?"

He is indeed a bit indecisive.

"It's true, please believe me, I will never lie to you."

Jiang Zuo assured.

"Okay." Suolu was relieved and said, "Now I need 2,000 sets of armor, 1,000 sabers, and 3,000 crossbows. Can you give them to me? Don't worry, I have the money to pay for them."

Jiang Zuo nodded and said, "No problem, but it will take about half a month."

Jiang Zuo was eager to get this order.

Solu said: "Ben Khan can wait."

Now Solu has a grand plan and is ready to expand his sphere of influence in one fell swoop.

Only with weapons can one seize territory. As long as he has territory, he will not worry about not having soldiers.

"Any more requests?"

Jiang Zuo asked.

Solu thought for a moment and replied, "Sell us some more salt."

"Sure, you can go to the market outside Anding County tomorrow and buy as much as you want."

Jiang Zuo said.

The thing that is least lacking in Anding County now is salt.

Now Jiang Zuo has weapons in one hand and salt in the other, and can control these resource-poor Mobei tribes at any time.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Solu turned and left.

After a while, Yang Feng came to Jiang Zuo and reported: "Sir, part of the territory of the Geer tribe has been occupied by other tribes. Now the strength of Igena has been greatly weakened. Moreover, I heard that the court has sent a large army to encircle and suppress the army of the Geer tribe."

"The imperial court has also taken action?"

Jiang Zuo was slightly surprised.

No wonder Igorna didn't send troops to take it down these days. It turned out that he was in trouble himself.

But Jiang Zuo was puzzled as to why the imperial court wanted to specifically target Igena. Could it be that they didn't want Igena's power to grow?

Yang Feng added: "It's not just the imperial court that's taking action. Di Zhen is getting more and more powerful. I heard that he has occupied Yige's territory again."

Jiang Zuo was quite happy to hear that Di Zhen had annexed the territory of the Geer tribe. As long as Di Zhen fought with Yigena, the State of Yan could have a moment of peace.

"Send someone with Detective Di immediately to survey the resources of these new territories."

Jiang Zuo ordered.

If minerals are found in the Mobei region, it will no longer be under the jurisdiction of the Yan State.

The people in Jiangzuo did not have to pay taxes to the imperial court. The only thing they were afraid of were the northern barbarians on the grassland.

However, the two tribes under Di Zhen and Suolu are still cooperating with Jiang Zuo for the time being. As long as these two tribes are well supported, Jiang Zuo's interests in Mobei can be maintained.

The current Anding Army is in dire need of all kinds of mineral resources.

Iron ore is not too scarce, but copper mines are under the key control of the imperial court, and a large amount of copper is needed to mint coins.

Anding County in Jiangzuo spent a huge amount of money to acquire some copper mines and built thirty cannons.

"Sir, I am worried that if Di Zhen becomes too powerful, we may end up nurturing a tiger that will become a threat to us."

Yang Feng said with a little worry.

After all, many of the weapons in Di Zhen's hands were provided by Anding County. If Di Zhen turns around and invades Yan State in the future, wouldn't Anding County be shooting itself in the foot?

"Don't panic. No matter how strong he is, there will always be someone to check and balance him."

Jiang Zuo disagreed.

……

Deep in the northern desert.

The territory of the Geer tribe.

Zhang Li brought people to meet Igna in front of his tent.

"What the hell! What are you Yanjun doing?"

Igna started cursing when he saw him.

Zhang Li also frowned: "We are not in charge of the army here."

"If you keep chasing me like this, I can't bear it. The worst that can happen is that both of us will be killed."

Ignat said angrily.

"Let's not talk about this for now. You may have to wait a little longer for the batch of goods you want."

Zhang Li said.

"How long?"

Igna suddenly looked unhappy.

Zhang Li said: "About one or two months. Recently, the border soldiers have been checking very strictly. Our cargo can't be delivered. Let's wait a little longer."

"If I wait for you for another two months, I might be dead."

Igna snarled.

By that time winter comes, they will be short of supplies and survival will be a problem, let alone going south to plunder.

"Wait a little longer, the situation is different now, be patient."

Zhang Li persuaded.

"I am patient with your mother. Now it is not only you Yan thieves who are targeting me, but even other tribes in Mobei are stabbing our Geer tribe in the back. How can I be patient?"

Ignat cursed loudly. The enemy's relentless pursuit these days had made it impossible for Ignat to hold on.

"We don't care about you. Now I have brought you some weapons, you can figure out the rest yourself."

Zhang Li said this and turned away.

Igna's defense suddenly broke down and he threw all the cups on the table to the ground.

He really doesn't know how to solve this dilemma now.

He pondered for a long time, thinking about countermeasures.

If it still doesn’t work, just give in and try again next year?

This Jiang Zuo is going too far!

……

Treaty port.

"Sir, Igna sent an envoy who wants to negotiate with us."

Yang Feng came to Jiang Zuo to report.

"Oh?" Jiang Zuo was slightly surprised and said, "We can talk, but he must come in person."

"His messenger is outside."

Yang Feng said.

Jiang Zuo said: "Let him in."

A moment later, a man dressed in Mobei clothes walked into the tent and said, "The Khan sent me here to negotiate with you."

"What peace talks? Isn't it about surrender?"

Jiang Zuo didn't even look up.

Now, what qualifications does Igna have to talk about peace talks?

"you……"

The envoy was speechless for a moment, and then he said, "Our Khan is willing to negotiate peace and will no longer invade your Yan State. As for the conditions, we can discuss them."

"If Igor doesn't come, I won't talk."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

"What do you mean? I represent the Khan."

The messenger said.

"roll."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

The messenger was stunned. He traveled thousands of miles to Anding County, and all he got was a “get out”?

"Jiang Zuo, don't go too far."

The messenger became angry and ashamed.

If Jiang Zuo did not abide by martial ethics, he would have dragged the envoy out and beheaded him.

However, this is not the best way to intimidate Igna.

"Tell Igna that when he attacked us, he should have thought about the consequences today. If you were not at a disadvantage now, I'm afraid you would not negotiate, right?"

Jiang Zuo then raised his head with a smile on his face.

"Our Khan has said that if you refuse, don't blame us, the Geer tribe, for fighting you to the death."

The messenger threatened.

Jiang Zuo looked calm: "Oh, then we'll wait and see."