Nishapurshire, Guchang City. Snowflakes fell from the sky to the earth with a cold light rain. Although there was no snow, it was even colder. The sandy land, which has always been dry, has also ushered in a rare mud.

Coupled with the constant blowing of cold wind, the whole world is silent.

However, in a military fort in the shape of a Khoraz in the city, there is quite a bit of tension.

I saw the messenger representing the side of the cathar and the messenger sent by Khorezm sitting opposite each other. There are three stoves lit inside, and water is boiled on them. From time to time, a waiter would bring the cleaned coffee beans and boil them in boiling water.

This is coming from Yemen in recent years. According to legend, it is a unique product of the Kingdom of Nubia (Ethiopia), and eating it can refresh the mind. Due to Islamic teachings, it is forbidden to drink alcohol. Therefore, the drink made of coffee has spread widely among Muslims.

It's just that compared with the various drinking methods of later generations, the current drinking methods are relatively simple and primitive. There are no spices such as sugar, and it tastes quite bitter to drink.

But in terms of price, it is a hundred times cheaper than the tea leaves of the East. So even at first, many people are not used to drinking. But for the effect of refreshing the mind, I am also used to drinking patiently.

At this time, Karmai, who was the representative of the cathars, glared and said loudly: "Ibn is strange! Maybe you emir don't understand what our head of the household means. The Khorezm soldiers must withdraw from Guchang. The protons will be returned only when our cathars are stationed. ”。

Heteromi was the name given to middle- and lower-class officials in the Caliphate era. The Sultan of Inkhwarezm was the secular monarch of the caliph of Baghdad. Therefore, the administrative system and territory of the empire also followed the old system of the caliphate.

Even if there are some changes in some areas, there is little change overall.

Karmai, on the other hand, came here 10 days ago. Originally, this had nothing to do with him! But on Li Wei's side, he needs a eloquent person to negotiate with the defenders of Guchang City. He sent an order to Calwan to find the right person in the city of Tus.

As a big city with a long history, there are not a few learned and talented people in the city of Tus. Especially those imams, they are full of knowledge. But these people, if they are eloquent, are no match for those businessmen who go south and north.

When it comes to loyalty to the Guardian Army, Li Qi is even more reluctant to use these people. I found Karmai, who was quite close to the cathars, and asked him to go to Guchang to help the cathars deal with the matter.

As soon as he received the assignment, Karmai knew that his opportunity had come. For he knew that the Governor's Palace, on which the Protectors depended, was the most attentive to those who had meritorious service to the Governor's Palace. Whether it is a peddler or a giant businessman, they will be given preferential treatment.

In order to get closer to the big ship of the Governor's Palace, Karmai didn't think much about it and took on this task.

So it took less than a day to rush to the outside of Guchang City.

But now, as time dragged on, he couldn't help but doubt whether he could complete this task and help the governor's mansion.

The tone of this speech is also a little angry.

In contrast, Ibn Reis was rather calm. He only ordered someone to change a cup of hot coffee, and replied with a smile: "Don't be angry, your envoy! It's not that our emir is unwilling to withdraw, but it's freezing and our officers and men are unwilling to withdraw. If it is forced, it will not cause a mutiny---", at this point, he took a sip of coffee, smashed his mouth, and continued as if he was enjoying it: "You ten thousand heads are the ones who lead the troops, and you can understand the difficulties of our emir, right? ”。

When Karmai heard this, his face sank a little more, and he retorted: "There was no wind and snow three days ago, why didn't you withdraw?" ”。

"Hehe... The thoughts of the emir, I have a little secret, I do not know. Ibn Rayman said as he picked up a lump of sugar from the waiter's tray. Steep in dark green coffee and stir slowly.

The whole person seemed casual and comfortable. It was also he who received the letter from his benefactor, Elmani. It was said that it was on the cathar's side, because the governor had passed down the order. The cathars were ordered to rush to Salah on the banks of the Terru, east of Tus, before the roads were closed by heavy winter snow. Thus, in the spring of the following year, the siege of Malu was launched.

This has always made him fearless. He thought about raising the chips to destroy the emir for Timur and keep the city of Guchang.

At the same time, some means were used to redeem Prince Ali Shah and the son of the emir, Yangir Zhanli, from the hands of the cathars.

By that time, not only the emir had more favor in him. I can't say it, but I can still get the attention of Prince Rajad.

With this in mind, he kept procrastinating. Waiting for the cathars to wait any longer, hand over the proton first.

Karmai seemed to be a little poor in donkey skills, his face was relieved, and he said helplessly: "Then how do you want to withdraw your troops?" ”。

These words were right in the heart of Ibn Laiz, who immediately put down his coffee and said with a smile: "It is difficult to say, it is not difficult to say that it is not difficult." As long as you cathars show enough sincerity and release the two protons ---."

"No! You must first withdraw from Guchang! Karmai immediately interrupted.

"In that case, let's talk about it another day!" Ibn Laiz said, and he got up and left.

But when he was about to leave the door, Karmai seemed to have made a difficult decision, and stopped him: "Wait. If we release the two protons, you will definitely withdraw from Guchang? ”。

"Hehe... If you let them go, we will withdraw. ”。

"Can you count your words?" Karmai turned back and fixed his eyes on Ibn Rais.

"My word is the will of the emir."

Receiving an accurate answer, Karmayi led a few of the guards away. Looking at the appearance of slamming the door and leaving, it seems that his mood is not very happy.

But in the eyes of Ibn Laiys, it was extremely pleasant.

So later in the day, Karmai sent a message. The head of the Wan household had agreed to release the people first, but in order to ensure that Timur was exterminated, Guchang was withdrawn. Therefore, 500 guardian troops were sent to take over the gate of Guchang City.

Such a request made Ibn Lyes a little embarrassed. Because it never occurred to him to keep his promise. But if they don't agree, the cathars will doubt Khorezm's sincerity. negotiated with Timur for a while, and finally got him to agree to the conditions of the cathars.

However, the number of soldiers who entered the city was reduced to 300, and the western gate was garrisoned. The East City Gate, which is adjacent to the Apolologist, happens to be in the opposite direction.

For this reason, the cathars categorically did not allow it. But Karmayi took a tough stance on behalf of Timur. Finally, with little time running out, the cathars reluctantly accepted this condition.

Timur knew about Karmai's plan, so he praised him a few words. It makes him happy, it's like eating honey.