Crossing the grassland, the rough general, please set me free

Once back to the big tent.

Yan Lie couldn't wait to hug Lin Shu in his arms.

Before she could react, she was hugged tightly by someone. She was a little breathless and could only pat his back with both hands.

"Yan... Yan Lie, please let me go first. I have something to tell you."

"Shu'er, don't move. Let me hold you for a while."

The voice was still as rough as before, but this time it seemed a little softer and more helpless.

After a long while, Yan Lie gently loosened his hands, leaned down, and touched his forehead with Lin Shu's.

"Shu'er, what did Bumutai say to you in the big tent just now? Why did it take so long?"

Lin Shu took a deep breath. Everything was just his guess. Should he tell him?

Would he believe me? After all, this wasn't just some ordinary quarrel; it involved the entire clan!

What if I told him and Bumtai did nothing in the end? Wouldn’t that mean I was lying about military intelligence?

After much hesitation, I decided to tell him.

Let them judge for themselves what is right and wrong.

Lin Shu told him everything about the conversation with Bumtai.

Yan Lie frowned slightly, his eyes were fierce, and a murderous intent emanated from his body.

Lin Shu looked at him, feeling a little nervous and swallowing.

"Yan Lie, this is just my guess. What if I'm wrong? I'm telling you this just to remind you that whether or not that day comes, we must prepare as soon as possible."

"We've never had any deep hatred for the Suoha tribe. To use your Han Chinese term, we're just nodding acquaintances. I never thought they had such grand ambitions. The Suoha tribe refines salt and has established a trade relationship with the State of Qi. They also raise horses for Qi, so you could say they have Qi's backing. That's why they've grown rapidly in strength over the past few years, attracting many other smaller tribes to join them."

When Lin Shu heard this, he understood instantly.

"They also make salt, a necessity. Mastering this technology is a surefire way to success! No wonder I always felt they were different; it turns out they were influenced by Han culture. When they're weak, they form alliances with the strong, leveraging every resource to strengthen themselves first and then attract others to join them. Once they're fully developed, they can do more. But I heard you say before that your relationship with Qi isn't great. Why is that?"

Yan Lie looked at the little woman in front of him. He didn't expect that someone who usually only cried could say such words.

"The grasslands aren't as prosperous as the Central Plains. Our ancestors once formed an alliance with the Central Plains, but the good times didn't last. Conflicts broke out frequently, alarming the Central Plains court, which sent heavy troops to expel and suppress us. My parents also died in the war. Since I was a child, I've been moving from one tribe to another, doing the lowest kind of slave work, starving and unable to wear warm clothes. Later, while fleeing, I was rescued by Balin Khan. He took me back to the Balin tribe and didn't despise me for being a slave. He taught me horseback riding and archery, and gave me a place to settle down."

Lin Shu didn't expect his life experience to be so miserable.

Thinking about how my country has also experienced war and sacrificed many people, even children went to the battlefield in the most difficult times, only to gain the peace we have today.

She did not experience the war personally, but every time the school organized a visit to the memorial hall, looking at the materials and exhibits inside made her feel uneasy for a long time.

War is the source of all disasters, and this is true throughout history.

"Yan Lie, all this is in the past. You are living well now, and your parents in heaven will be relieved to see you. Never advise others to be kind without experiencing their suffering. I don't like war at all, but this is the law of survival now, and I have no choice but to accept it. I have never experienced war and was born in a peaceful country. My parents love me very much, but I suddenly disappeared. They must be very anxious and sad, but I can never go back. You have friends and brothers around you now, and I believe that you will all get better and better in the future. Don't live in the past. Past experiences can be the driving force that constantly spurs us forward."

Lin Shu's words warmed Yan Lie's heart. The woman he chose was different. She always spoke to his heart. "Shu'er, are you homesick? If there's a chance in the future, I can take you back to Qi State to have a look."

"Go home?" Lin Shu smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing.

"I can't go back. I don't even know where home is anymore. Luckily they have enough money, so at least when they get older, I won't have to worry about their later years. If that doesn't work out, I hope they can have a second child while they're still young, so they won't be lonely in the future."

Yan Lie scratched his head, not understanding the term, "What does it mean to have a second child?"

"Well, it means letting them have another child."

Yan Lie asked seriously,

"I see. You two are really awkward when you talk. Shu'er, I want you to give birth to six children for me in the future. Is that called sextuple birth?"

"What six children? You've been thinking about yellow garbage all day long. Let's get back to the point. Now that you know Bumtai's intentions, what are you going to do?"

Yan Lie saw the little woman's face turn sullen, and knew he couldn't tease her any more, so he straightened his expression.

"I must inform Balin Khan of this matter first, and we will make a decision after we discuss it together. If they really dare to come, they will be greeted with the saber in my hand."

Lin Shu had no choice but to nod. He had already done what he was supposed to do, so he would leave the rest to them.

This is the law of survival in their time.

Whether it is a blessing or a curse, it depends on God's will.

However, if God lets me travel through time, it shouldn't be so tragic that I would encounter war as soon as I arrive.

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After Lin Shu left, Bumtai kept looking at where she was sitting.

He wasn't worried that she would tell Yan Lie.

Based on the current strength, the Soha tribe, in conjunction with several other tribes, can completely divide up everything from the Bahrain tribe and take the people back.

But he doesn't want to do that for the time being. He wants to maximize his profits with the least loss.

This day will come sooner or later. I tell her all this just because I hope she can see the situation clearly and choose the right tree to roost in.

At this moment, Natu'a came in and reported,

"Your Highness, Princess Helian Zhen of the Bahrain tribe is here."

"Oh, what is she doing here? Let her in."

"Yes."

Soon, Helian Zhen opened the curtain and walked in. Bumutai asked her to sit down.

"The princess is here, please take a seat."

"The eldest prince." Helian Zhen nodded slightly to Bumtai.

"I wonder what the princess wants to talk to me about?"

Helian Zhen looked at the man in front of her. He had deep eye sockets, distinct features, and handsome features, with neat braids hanging below his ears.

On the grassland, this appearance is also top-notch, but in her heart, Yan Lie is still the best.

That Han woman is so lucky. Two men both care about her so much.

Helian Zhen took a sip of milk tea.

"I heard that the eldest prince wants to exchange Lin Shu?"