Wooden deer. Khorasan Governor's Palace.

"How can this be true? Shi Guoren dares to make conditions with me? Dare to threaten me? ”

Ashlas roared, and the cup in his hand hit Sukhail's forehead, and the blood remained on Suhail's face.

Sukhail nervously relayed Li Huaitang's three conditions to Ashlas, but he still decided to have reservations about the sheepskin map in Li Huaitang's hand. The map had to be sold to the big people who would make him rise to prominence, such as the Shiites, the Abbasids, or the Caliphate.

As Li Huaitang expected, the treacherous Ashlath had no sincerity at all. Li Huaitang's conditions almost made him lose his mind. In his impression, Shi Guoren was just as weak as an ant under his feet, and agreeing to negotiate was already very face-saving, but he didn't expect that the humble Shi Guoren would become even more aggressive, and he would dare to put forward such harsh conditions, with the threat of provocation. His anger hurt Sukhail's head.

Sukhail felt that he was very wise not to tell the shallow governor about the treasure map. The cup in the governor's hand woke him up, and with this parchment map, he could have chosen another backer.

"Hehe, General, please calm down."

An elder with a gray beard sat next to Ashrath with a smile on his face. In addition, there was a middle-aged cannibal, standing behind this elder, with a capable face, in the midst of the governor's storm, his face did not change, and the city was quite deep.

Ashlas calmed down, rebuked Sukhail, and said respectfully to the elder, "Your Excellency, forgive me. Those Lits could not believe or condone it, and once a precedent was set, the consequences would be unimaginable. ”

The elder waved his hand and said, "It is also beneficial for us to contain the Turgish people in the two important towns on the edge of the Wuhu River. Shi Guoren is just asking for a sky-high price, which does not harm our interests, and we can agree to him as appropriate. ”

"That's what the envoy said. Ashlas was taught. Ashlath smiled reluctantly.

"Alright. The Governor is busy, so we won't bother. The will of the caliph must be dealt with by the governor as soon as possible. Leave. ”

The elder stood up and walked out towards the gate of the governor's palace. The middle-aged man behind him followed out silently.

Ashlath could not laugh or cry, the caliph's will came, reinforcements came, a thousand horsemen came, the Turgishites were to be defeated, and the princess was to be saved. Isn't this a matter of wanting the horses to run fast without giving them grazing? Although the envoy from Baghdad also brought 1,000 men, it was still a drop in the bucket.

After leaving the governor's palace, the elder turned around and instructed the middle-aged man behind him: "Abu, you have someone to ask that Sukhail to come and see me." ”

The middle-aged man named Abu nodded, and told his entourage to carry out the order.

"Chief. Is there anything wrong with that Sukhail? Abu asked curiously.

The elder smiled and said, "Perhaps, he told us something interesting." Do you still have any doubts in your mind, Abu? ”

Abu replied: "Yes." Ask the envoy, why didn't Ashlath say a word about the rescue of the lone army in Samarkand? Is he already planning to abandon those valiant soldiers? Did he not listen to the commands of the caliph? ”

The elder sighed and said, "This person is very cunning and cunning at both ends of the world, trying to curry favor with Damascus and currying favor with us. There is more than enough to keep and not enough to enterprising. It is estimated that he didn't plan to ask for it, and he just didn't make a mistake. ”

"So, would Ashlath rather die alone in Samarkand than risk bringing them back?"

Abu understood and gave the answer in his heart.

"That's why I asked you to get that Sukhail. Since the people of Shi Guo dared to offend the Tuqi Shi people, it showed their ability. Ashlas is just resting on his laurels, arrogant, and sees no chance. ”

The elder said coldly.

"Shi Guo? Isn't the purpose of our coming here to capture the kingdom of history, defeat the Turgish people, and rescue the princess? ”

Abu had an answer in his mind, but he still needed the confirmation of the elders.

"Remember, at all times, we must have the interests of the Abbasids at the center, our warriors will not die for that stupid caliphate, Khorasan is our goal! Go ahead, summon Sukhail over, and my gut tells me that he must have a story. ”

The elder spoke earnestly and looked resolute.

Soon, Sukhail was taken to a mansion dedicated to receiving emissaries.

In the mansion, Sukhail met the guest of honor in the governor's palace, the elder man with a gray beard. And the middle-aged man who followed him like a shadow.

"Sukhail has seen the envoy!"

"No need to be polite, just call me Ibrahim."

The elder stopped Suhail from making a great salute.

"Do you have any contact with Shi Guoren? Can you tell me the ins and outs of what happened? ”

The elder, who identified himself as Ibrahim, asked Sukhail gently.

It took Sukhail a long time to explain what had happened, and of course, he had automatically omitted some details, and Ibrahim, who had heard the clues, had no intention of making the water clear.

"Hmm. If the people of Shi Guoren are really willing to help us rescue the lone army in Samarkand, this deal can be done. Those experienced warriors are worth more than any sword. ”

Ibrahim muttered to himself in deep thought.

The middle-aged man, who had been silent, spoke up: "As long as the Shi Guoren fulfill their promise, I, the Abbasid family, promise to honor the conditions they have proposed." ”

"Abbas!?" Sukhail lost his voice in surprise.

The middle-aged man smiled faintly and said in a steady voice: "Yes, my name is Abu 'Abbas. ”

As soon as he thought about how he could get in touch with Abbasid Spahara, the Abbasid big man appeared in front of him. A hint of joy leaped over Sukhail's face.

"What? Sassanid treasure map? ”

Rao is Abu is calm, and he is also attracted by Suhail's news.

Ibrahim pondered for a while before asking, "Are you sure?" ”

"Yes. I'm sure. It is said that the treasure map was cut in half, one of which I had seen in the Doge's Palace a few years ago. So, I can tell the truth from the fake. ”

Sukhail replied without question.

Ibrahim said, "That's only half a map, and it's of no value." I'm afraid the map you've seen has been presented to the caliph. ”

Sukhail smiled and said, "I studied that map for a long time. So, I can draw another one exactly right! ”

Ibrahim stood up and looked solemnly at Abu.

"Promise him!" "Deal!"

The two spoke their hearts at the same time. As for what came to the aid of Khorasan, what defeated the Turgish, what rescued the princess, all of them were left behind. Disobedience to the will of the caliphate was nothing to them, and according to Abraham, the interests of the Abbasids were paramount.

For hundreds of years, the Abbasids have been plotting great things. Today, their power can rival that of Damascus. The only thing lacking is abundant financial resources, no money, it is difficult to move an inch, and the treasures of the Sassanid Dynasty are exactly what they need for the east wind and timely rain.