The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

"Remember, you must proceed steadily and don't be impatient. Just slowly wear down the defenders in the city." Li Jing warned.

"I will obey my orders."

Lu Bu, Xiang Yu and Guan Yu clasped their fists and agreed.

"Well, you guys should set off tomorrow morning!"

"General Huo, you should return to Donghu and try to capture the Huyan tribe as soon as possible."

"If you don't have enough troops, you can go to the main camp and choose some. We just captured so many surrendered soldiers, there are more than enough for you."

"Yes, I will obey your orders."

Huo Qubing nodded seriously.

"Alright, the orders are clear, everyone go down and prepare."

"promise!"

Everyone saluted and turned to leave.

The next day, armies from all directions set out and marched towards Beiting in a mighty force.

Huo Qubing left two days late. He went to the Xiongnu camp to recruit 5,000 soldiers before setting off.

Just as people from all walks of life were moving out.

After seven days of trekking, Ning Quan finally arrived at the Wusun Kingdom.

The Wusun Kingdom is worthy of being the largest country in the Western Regions. Its royal city is magnificent and its prosperity is not inferior to any city in the Central Plains.

When the King of Wusun learned of Ning Quan's arrival, he personally went out of the city to welcome him.

No matter how big the Wusun Kingdom was, it could not compare with Daqian.

Especially since Ning Quan was the prince of Daqian, he dared not neglect him.

"Prince Daqian has arrived. I am sorry for not coming to greet you. I hope you will forgive me."

Wusun King Barzaha said with a smile.

Barzahar is forty years old this year. He has a refined and handsome appearance and looks like a scholar.

"Your Majesty, you're welcome."

"The main reason I came here this time is for trade, and also for the everlasting friendship between Daqian and Wusun." Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Hahaha, easy to say."

"Your Highness, please come into the city. I have prepared a banquet." Barzaha said with a smile.

"Then I'll trouble your Majesty!"

Ning Quan smiled and nodded, then followed Balzaha to the palace.

Inside the palace, the banquet had already been prepared.

After everyone sat down, they began to toast each other and laugh.

"To be honest, Your Highness, I have invited you here today to ask for a favor!"

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Balzac coughed lightly, put down his glass and said.

"Oh? I wonder what it is?" Ning Quan asked with interest.

"Hey, Your Highness, you may not know that our Wusun Kingdom is facing a disaster right now!"

"Last month, the Karluk tribe suddenly invaded our Wusun Kingdom, burning, killing, looting, and slaughtering the people."

"Our Wusun nation is weak and is no match for the Karluk army."

"The Karluk tribe has already occupied half of Wusun and is approaching our Wusun capital, intending to destroy us!"

"So, I hope that Your Highness can help Wusun deal with the Qallu tribe and save my people from danger."

Barzahar said sincerely.

"The Qarlug tribe?"

Hearing this name, Ning Quan frowned slightly.

He had never heard of the Karluk power.

"Your Highness, the Qarluk are the most powerful tribe on the Central Asian steppes. They were originally part of the Uighurs, but after the fall of the Uighurs, they have been independent."

"The Karluk tribe is quite large, with a population of over 100,000 and tens of thousands of warriors. All Karluk warriors are brave and skilled in fighting."

"The current leader of the Karluk tribe is called Ashina Gutulu. He is an extremely cruel and brutal man, with bloody and brutal methods. He is extremely bloodthirsty."

Seeing this, Zhang Tinggao on the side hurriedly explained.

"Oh I got it!"

Ning Quan suddenly understood.

"Your Majesty...may I ask how many troops did the Karluk dispatch?"

Ning Quan thought about it and asked tentatively.

"About 20,000 people."

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I'll laugh at you. Although the Wusun Kingdom also has 20,000 soldiers and horses, its combat power is far inferior to that of the Karluk tribe."

"A few days ago, our country fought against the Karluk tribe and lost over ten thousand soldiers. Now we only have eight or nine thousand soldiers left."

"If His Royal Highness doesn't help, I'm afraid Wusun will be in danger."

Barzahar said, shaking his head bitterly.

"Oh, I see."

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I can't do anything about this matter."

"I only have 4,000 soldiers and horses. How can I be a match for the 20,000 elite soldiers of the Karluk Army?"

Ning Quan sighed slightly and refused.

Of course, Ning Quan would not be fooled by Barzaha's few words.

Let’s not talk about how strong the Qarluk tribe is and whether we can defeat them.

Even if he could win, why would Ning Quan protect the Wusun Kingdom from disaster?

"Uh... Your Highness, please don't be so hasty to refuse. Let me explain it to you slowly."

"Although the Karluks are brave and good at fighting, they have no siege equipment."

"And the walls of our Wusun royal city are tall and strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. You have also seen this."

"I'm asking Your Highness for help, but I'm not asking Your Highness to leave the city and fight the Qarluk tribe. I just want you to help defend the city."

"My royal city still has 7,000 troops, plus your Highness's 4,000 men, which is enough to stop the Qarluk tribe."

"Of course, if Your Highness is willing to help, I will reward you handsomely."

Barzahar said seriously.

"this......."

Ning Quan's mind raced as he began to consider the pros and cons.

If we only help defend the city, there will certainly be no problem due to the solidity of the royal city.

Not to mention that the Qarlug tribe only has 20,000 people, we wouldn't be afraid even if there were twice as many.

But the key to the problem is not here. The key is that Ning Quan is anxious to return to Hulun and has no time to waste here.

"Your Majesty, I understand what you mean."

"But I cannot answer you immediately. I need to consider this matter for a while."

After thinking for a moment, Ning Quan answered.

Ning Quan planned to go back and discuss with Liu Bowen, Jia Xu and others before making a decision.

"Okay, then I will look forward to hearing from you."

"Someone, bring the gift up."

Balzaha was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately ordered the gifts that had been prepared long ago to be delivered.

Since Ning Quan did not directly refuse, it meant that there was still hope, so Barzaha naturally had to work harder.

Soon, servants came in carrying several boxes.

When the box was opened, it was filled with a wide variety of rare treasures.

Pearls, agates, jadeite, rubies and sapphires are all available.

"Sigh~~"

Seeing such a generous gift, people in the hall couldn't help but gasp.

Even Ning Quan couldn't help but gasp.

Ning Quan didn't expect that the Wusun Kingdom would actually come up with such rich treasures, it was simply beyond his imagination.

"Haha, these are all rare treasures collected by this king. I hope Your Highness will accept them."

Barzahar said with a smile.

"Haha, Your Majesty the King is so generous, I feel unworthy of it!" Ning Quan pretended to refuse.

"Hahaha... This is nothing. As long as Your Highness is willing to help, I promise to reward Your Majesty with more jewels."

"Oh, I forgot. I have four Persian dancers who I want to give to Your Highness as well."

Barzaha patted his head and said with a smile.