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

Soon Qin Yue and his group met the Balin tribesmen who came to support them.

"Excuse me, is this Lord Qin?"

Qin Yue smiled and nodded, looking at the burly man in front of him, "I am Qin Yue, the Minister of Rites of Qi State. May I know the name of this warrior?"

"I am Degejin of the Balin tribe. The Khan has assigned me to meet you here. Sir Qin, follow me."

"Yes, please."

After riding for a while, the tents on both sides gradually became denser. Many tribesmen saw the large group of people in strange clothes coming and slowly gathered here.

Qin Yue looked at the somewhat backward Bahrain tribe in front of him and found it really hard to connect them with that powerful weapon.

Bumtai, who had been hiding in the team, lowered the brim of his felt hat and looked at the familiar scene around him.

This time, I decided to take a look at their workshop first, and then find a chance to meet Lin Shu.

at this time,

Yan Lie and Geshu and his men were already waiting at the camp gate.

Seeing Qin Yue coming, everyone went to greet him.

"Sir Qin, this is the Khan of my Balin tribe." Degejin explained to Qin Yue.

Qin Yue smiled and dismounted. He walked up to Yan Lie and bowed, "Balin Khan, I've heard so much about you. Now that I see you, you're just as I've heard."

"Haha, Master Qin, you are too kind! I am just a rough guy, and I appreciate your kindness."

Most of the Central Plains people Yan Lie had met before were traveling merchants, or Li Chongguang who had previously been to the Bahrain tribe.

Qin Yue in front of him looked young, about 27 or 28 years old. He was an official in the Ministry of Rites and was a member of the central court in the true sense. He should be capable.

"No, no, Barin Khan is really modest. I have heard a lot on my way here, especially the battle where the Khan defeated the enemy with a small force. It is really admirable."

"Master Qin, you're joking. This is the result of the unity of all the tribesmen in the tribe."

"Haha, that's also because the Khan is leading the way. Qin admires him."

"Master Qin, Master Li, you must have come all the way here. Please follow me into the camp and rest. Please."

"please."

"please."

The Bahrain tribe today is different from the past. Yan Lie has strengthened the guards around the main camp.

Firstly, to ensure that nothing goes wrong when Qin Yue is around.

Secondly, the tribesmen also need time to digest the alliance with Qi.

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In the labor camp,

Helian Zhen was lying on a felt couch, with two servants helping her change the dressings.

After many days of rest, the wounds on her body had scabbed over, but ugly scars were still left.

He instructed one of his servants,

"Go tell Concubine Yun Xihe to get me some scar removal ointment."

The servant was somewhat troubled and said with his head down, "Princess, I'm afraid it won't be possible these days. The envoys from Qi have arrived, and Lord Geshu has ordered that no one in the camp should disturb them without being summoned."

Helian Zhen raised an eyebrow. "The envoy from Qi? When did this happen? How come I don't know anything about it?"

"Princess, I was also quite surprised when I heard about it. It happened recently."

"Why would we establish a relationship with Qi?" Helian Zhen thought for a moment and slapped the felt couch with his palm.

"It must be that bitch's idea again. She's from Qi, so is she trying to get my Balin tribe to side with Qi?"

The servants have seen her temper in the past few days. If they don't serve her well, she will insult and beat them.

So now it seems that she is angry again, so she quickly lowers her head and stops talking.

After a long while, Helian Zhen said,

"Where is Mingzhu from the Yanqing tribe? How is she?"

"Princess, Miss Mingzhu has been recuperating in the tent recently. I haven't seen her come out."

Helian Zhen continued to ask, "Hmph, has anyone from the Yanqing tribe come to see her?"

"I heard that Chief Hu Taiji and his wife came here a while ago and brought a lot of things. They also arranged for people to come over, and Miss Mingzhu's work is being done."

"Haha, to be able to act so blatantly, someone must be turning a blind eye. Okay, both of you, stop standing here. I'm hungry. Go get some food."

The servant was relieved to hear this. He was worried that he would say something wrong and make her unhappy, and then suffer.

"Yes, Princess. I will go immediately."

As soon as everyone left, Helian Zhen got off the felt couch and sat at the table.

Looking at the dilapidated tent, when had he ever lived in such a place?

Yun Xihe didn't try to find a way to get himself back.

It’s really unreliable!!

You have to rely on yourself at critical moments.

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Inside the camp.

Bumtai followed the team and stopped in front of a tent.

He watched as everyone in front of him went in. He was just an ordinary guard and was not qualified to follow them in. He could only guard the door.

He had been to Bahrain before and was familiar with the roads here, so he decided to go around by himself first.

Pushed the people around him,

"You stay here and keep watch. I'll be back soon."

The person next to him was arranged by Bumutai to be beside Qin Yue. He lowered his voice and said, "Yes, the eldest prince."

"Didn't I tell you before that you don't need to address me like that outside? Be careful next time."

After saying that, he looked around and quietly retreated.

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In the main camp.

Yan Lie raised his wine glass and faced Qin Yue, "Come, toast to the guests from afar."

"Okay, Balin Khan. Cheers." Qin Yue had been drinking a lot in the Soha tribe during this period and had become accustomed to the strong liquor on the grassland.

The men talked about things, and with some wine to liven up the atmosphere, the distance between them became much closer, and they talked more than before.

After a few drinks, Qin Yue started to get to the point.

"Balin Khan, to be honest, I came here this time with an unwelcome request. Along the way, I often heard everyone talk about the Balin tribe's record of defeating the larger force with a smaller force, which really impressed me. So I want to see the Balin tribe's weapons."

Yan Lie frowned slightly, and Bumtai's letter flashed through his mind. He didn't expect Qin Yue to be so direct.

"Oh! So that's what it is? Qi is rich in resources and has elite soldiers and generals. My weapons are relatively crude. How can we compare with Qi's?"

Qin Yue saw that he was refusing, but he was not discouraged and said with a smile,

"Khan Balin is being modest. Okay, let's not discuss weapons for now. I wonder what the Khan thinks of the alliance with Qi?"

"Alliance?" Yan Lie looked at him. Shu'er had indeed suggested an alliance with the State of Qi?

It's just that Qin Yue wanted to see weapons one moment and form an alliance the next, and he really couldn't stand the twists and turns of the Central Plains people.

In front of these people who have been in the court for many years, one cannot agree to certain things too easily.

"Oh? I wonder how you plan to form an alliance, Lord Qin? Besides, this isn't something we can just decide on. We need the Emperor's approval. The Soha tribe refines salt and raises horses. And right now, I just want my people to live a good life."