"Wait!". The masked man raised his right arm and made a gesture to stop his advance.

A bonfire in the woods on the outskirts aroused the alarm of the big man, and he drew his sword sharply, urging his horse to run over.

A group of ragged, scrawny men were warming themselves around the fire to ward off the chill of the night.

They were a group of refugees sent from the counties below, and the officials who escorted them finally arrived at the Deji Prefecture Mansion. Upon inquiry, the camp was on fire and the newly arrived refugees were not accepted. After a few people discussed it, they couldn't bring them back again, right? In that way, the local Pingzhang Lord couldn't spare us errands, so he simply didn't do anything, and left them behind in the dead of night.

The big man put away his sword, turned over and dismounted, sighed softly, and ordered a bag of grain to be carried and thrown to the hungry people.

The overjoyed hungry people fell to their knees and prostrated and shouted, "Long live the Taiping Army!" Long live the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom! ”。

The big man was stunned when he heard this, and turned his head to see if the flags of the Taiping Army were planted on his grain cart and held in the team? He shook his head with a wry smile, turned on his horse again, whipped his horse, and soon caught up with his own group.

The Great Qi court soon received several reports, including those in charge of the Yicang and the officials in charge of the Jizhou Mansion. There is also a recital of General Yan Lao of the New Army for the Protection of the Country.

In the report of the director of Yikura, he tearfully described the viciousness and cruelty of the Taiping bandits and masked thieves. He said that he and his brothers stationed in the granary fought side by side against the enemy and fought bloodily, but the thieves were outnumbered, and most of the Yicang was emptied by the bandits, and he was seriously injured.

The temporary director of Jizhou Mansion complained in the twists and turns that the new army of the protector was not in good shape, and was crossed by the Taiping bandits across the defense line, attacked Jizhou Mansion at night, and Yicang was almost ransacked. He specifically mentioned in the recital that the Jizhou Prefecture and County guarded the stars and latitudes of the adults, fought with bandits with their bare hands, and died on the streets, martyrdom. He asked the imperial court to comfort his family and publicize his heroic deeds of being diligent in government and loving the people and fighting gangsters among the civil and military officials, so that everyone could learn from him while deeply remembering him.

In the report of the report, General Yan first conducted an in-depth review and self-blame, saying that he was negligent and allowed the Taiping thieves to take advantage of the loopholes, and he was ashamed of the emperor's grace. then denounced the atrocities of the Taiping bandits, and then analyzed: The Taiping bandits are so rampant, the old minister is determined to make meritorious service for the crime, not to exterminate the Taiping bandits, and vow not to return to the dynasty! I beg the Holy One to deign to personally intervene, and in any case, to ensure the supply of grain and grass during the period when the army is suppressing the bandits.

On this day, the emperor of Great Qi Li Hongji was furious in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, and issued a strict order that all state capitals should not delay the supply of grain and grass under any pretext during the suppression of bandits by the new army to protect the country, otherwise they would be dismissed and investigated!

After retiring from the dynasty, Li Hongji returned to the dormitory, took off his dragon robe, and changed into light clothes. The old eunuch Zheng Decai hurriedly picked up the tea that had already been brewed.

Li Hongji took a sip of tea lightly, smiled and asked Zheng Decai: "What does Gonggong Zheng think about the Taiping bandits in Jizhou Mansion robbing grain?" ”。

Zheng Decai let out a cold sweat, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "The old slave doesn't dare to discuss the government in vain. ”

Li Hongji waved his hand and said: "Calm down, this is not a presumptuous discussion of the government, just you and I should gossip and forgive you for your innocence." ”

Zheng Decai got up and stood with his head down, but he still bowed his head and said nothing.

Li Hongjiqi said: "What's the matter? Suddenly dumb? Do you want to find an imperial doctor to come and show you? ”。

Zheng Decai said helplessly: "Old slave...... The old slave really didn't dare to say anything. ”

Li Hongji put down the teacup, stood up and paced back and forth a few steps, and said with a smile: "You can say what you want, what are you afraid of?" ”。

Zheng Decai gritted his teeth, lowered his head and said: "The old slave just wonders, how can this Taiping thief bypass the flood and rush to Jizhou Mansion late at night, but disappear without a trace ......."

Li Hongji stared at Zheng Decai's ravine-strewn old face for a long time, then turned around with a laugh and looked into the distance. As if muttering to himself: "That old general Yan acted too boldly, but fortunately, the widow was convinced that he was dedicated to the country and would not be investigated." I hope that he will live up to his high hopes, make up for his achievements, and eradicate the Taiping bandits as soon as possible! What the widow is worried about now is that there is an undercurrent in the court, as if someone does not want General Yan to return triumphantly......".

The bells of the horses rang and the rings jingled, and Sulunga, dressed in a snow-white dress, rode on his horse, surrounded by a group of Shani tribal guards, to the camp of the coalition army.

In the spacious and huge yurt, Bars, Unabatur, Alatan, Aslan and others were all seated.

Hearing the news of Sulunga's approach, Aslan of the Tatar tribe jumped up uncontrollably and prepared to go out of the tent to greet him.

Bars frowned and whispered, "Aslan, what are you going to do?" Sit down! Don't forget that she now represents the Shani tribe, Shani Hada! ”。

Aslan hesitated for a moment, the thick Adam's apple in his throat rolled rapidly, swallowed two mouthfuls of spit, and slowly sat down without saying anything.

Unabatur glanced at him coldly with bloodshot eyes, and then turned back to Tengger and Alatan respectively, Tengger nodded slightly imperceptibly, and Alatan avoided Unabatur's gaze and bowed his head deeply.

Sulunga, who had dismounted in front of the big tent, was walking inside, and the guards in front of the door reached out to stop the two sturdy Shani guards who were following her with scimitars hanging from their waists.

Su Lunga smiled slightly, turned around lightly and said to the two personal guards, "You stay outside, you don't have to follow me." ”

One of the guards said eagerly, "How can that be done?" The princess. Before leaving, the leader of Shanihada repeatedly explained to the two of us that even if we were crushed, we would not leave you for a moment, and we would absolutely guarantee your safety! ”。

Su Lunga smiled and said, "Don't worry! A group of big men of theirs would never attack me as a weak woman. Otherwise, they wouldn't be worthy of being our Shani tribe's opponents. ”

The two guards hesitated and stepped aside.

Su Lunga stretched out her slender and feminine fingers, gently opened the curtain, and walked in.

From the moment Sulunga stepped into the tent, there was a suffocating, unusually quiet in the tent. At this time, if an embroidery needle falls to the ground, it will surely make a bell-like roar.

Bals only felt a light in his eyes, and the blinding glow made his eyes squint involuntarily.

Aslan couldn't control his emotions anymore, and raised his ass tremblingly, but he was too ashamed to stand up alone, so he had to hang in the air, trembling all over.

Tsagan Temur's pupils dilated suddenly, and he held his breath deeply. He heard the larks singing in his ears and smelled the thick scent of roses in his nose.

The statue of Agudamu was enchanted, and the whole person was fixed there, and the wine still flowed in the slanted bowl in his hand, but not to his mouth, but to pour it on the placket of his chest without a drop.

Unabatur lowered his head and closed his eyes, his face gloomy and terrifying.

Among all the people present, only Tengger behaved normally, he only glanced at Su Lunga indifferently, then gritted his teeth and reached out to touch the handle of the waist knife.

"Ahem, ahem" Bars broke the awkward silence with a few coughs, and gestured to the seat reserved for Sulunga, inviting her to sit down.

Then he raised his hand and stroked his golden mustache, squinted and smiled: "What? Didn't Shani Hada himself dare to come? ”。

Su Lunga sat down and replied with a calm smile: "Leader Shani dares to fight with you, today is just a matter of sitting down and talking casually, do you think he will be afraid?" I have come the same, and I can also represent the sincerity of the Shani chieftain and the entire Shani tribe."

Tengger, who was sitting at the farthest point, slapped the table and said: "I don't think there's anything to talk about, the blood debt must be paid with blood!" The blood of our tribesmen cannot be shed in vain! ”。

Bars glanced at Tengger with the whites of his eyes in displeasure, and remained silent.

Su Lunga smiled unhurriedly, and said lightly: "This strong man, I don't know which tribe you belong to. Can you guarantee that your tribe has never bullied other weak tribes? Didn't owe a lot of blood debts? When is the time for retribution, it is time for the mutual vendetta between the various tribes on our steppe to come to an end. ”

Unabatur was still grim-faced, his eyes closed. He snorted coldly in his nose and said, "Since you want to talk, let's first talk about the conditions that your Shani tribe can offer, and how you can satisfy all of us." ”

Su Lunga turned his head and glanced at him, his face turned cold, his tone became much colder, and he said, "General Unabatur of the Kates tribe, please find out the situation first. I'm here to sit down and talk to you on behalf of the Shani tribe, not to beg! When you were the leader of the steppe alliance and held the scepter of the Khan, did you ask the other tribes if what you did was satisfactory to everyone?! ”。

Bars glanced at Su Lunga with appreciative eyes, his body relaxed, he bent down slightly, his two huge palms rubbed gently, he turned his head and smiled at Su Lunga and said: "Since it is a peace talk, of course both sides must show some sincerity, and some conditions can always be discussed, right?" ”。

Su Lunga exhaled lightly, slowed down and said, "Yes." Today I am here to declare on behalf of the Shani tribe, on behalf of the tribal leader Shani Hada himself, that Shani Hada is willing to hand over the scepter of the King of the Steppe Khan, and from now on, the Shani tribe will no longer form alliances with any tribe of the steppe, nor will they be hostile to any tribe, and everyone will coexist peacefully. If you agree, the men and horses of both sides will retreat thirty miles at the same time, leave the battlefield, and no longer fight each other, and turn hostility into peace. ”

Bars raised his head and glanced at the solemn faces, sighed softly, shook his head slightly, and said, "Our tribal alliance fought bloody battles, and the consumption was huge. If it were just Shanihada handing over the Khan King's scepter, I'm afraid it would not be enough! ”。

Alatan nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Sulunga." If it's because of you today, we'll withdraw our troops immediately without saying a word, and we don't want anything. But you now represent the entire Shani tribe, and we just retreat without a fight...... I can't make sense, it's so unfair! ”。

Su Lunga smiled slightly, stared at Alatan with friendly eyes, and said, "Alatan, the leader of the Katas tribe never heard you say that it was unfair when he was the king of Khan. Perhaps the other tribes felt unfair, but they dared not speak out. Why is it the turn of the Shani tribe that everyone keeps denouncing fairness? Is it fair to turn the Shani tribe upside down and take out all the tribal assets and distribute them to everyone? I don't think so, right? This is plundering and robbery in broad daylight, which is the greatest injustice. ”

Unabatur slammed his fist on the table, stood up, opened his scarlet eyes, and said angrily: "The scepter of the Khan King was snatched by Shanihada by despicable means, and it does not belong to him in the first place!" Unless he is willing to hand over all the assets of the Shani tribe and agree that the Shani people will be slaves of other tribes in the future, there is no need to talk about it! ”。

At Unabatur's sudden offer, Bars was stunned. This completely disrupted his original plan, and he was at a loss for a moment.

Su Lunga stood up coldly and reprimanded: "General Unabatur, don't deceive people too much! Again, I am here today to talk to you on an equal footing with an honest heart, not to grovel to peace! The Shani tribe has never had a tradition of surrendering to any tribe! If you are willing to continue fighting, the Shani tribe will be with you to the end. The warriors of the Shani will fight until the last man falls! ”。