Khorasan is the name given to the territory west of Baghdad by the Great Eclipse, and the governor's palace is located in Mulu.

For several governors of Khorasan, Mulu is not a good place, and in recent years, the governor is no different from leeks, and they don't know how many stubbles have been changed. No, the new Governor Ashlath had another headache, and two reports were in front of him. Compared with the second piece of information, the siege of Samarkand is nothing, the princess of the caliph is actually gone, and two hundred elite palace guards disappeared with her!

What exactly is the sacred? According to the news from the city of Qishi, a group of horse bandits of unknown origin are the most suspicious. No, it can't be, to wipe out 200 elite caliphates, unless the horse bandits become gods, there is another explanation, that is, the Turgish are involved, even if they are not!

It's a good time to go missing. A few years ago, in the battle with Byzantium for Constantinople, the vitality was greatly damaged, and there were few 200,000 troops left. In the past few years, there has been an undercurrent within the Great Eclipse, and Shiites, tribal factions, and various sects have been opposing the Damascus regime. Now, the Turgish are aggressive, but the reinforcements are missing in a subtle way.

"Someone,"

Ashlath summoned the heralds, and he wanted to relay his wise judgment to the caliph in Damascus, thousands of miles away: without the rescue army, there would be no princess!

Before being invited to a table of sumptuous wine and food, Sukhail, the great cannibal, had already despaired countless times. The guards who came in and out of the dungeon, and the sound of footsteps in and out of the dungeon brought him hope and disappointment. It seems that he has been forgotten, and will eventually die in this dungeon in the company of darkness and dampness.

At the beginning, Li Huaitang did not kill Suhail, originally intending to squeeze his surplus value. It's just that this time is really too busy. Perhaps it was also to let Sukhail understand the truth that the heavens descended on the Si people, and Li Huaitang kept him cold in the dungeon of the palace and ignored him.

"Oops, old Su. I'm really sorry to invite you here as a guest, but don't be surprised. ”

Li Huaitang cared affectionately about the ragged and depressed cannibal in front of him.

Sukhail wanted to cry and laugh. Be a guest? God, this bandit said he invited me to be a guest. They kept me in a dark dungeon, and I was kept dealing with rats all day long, and my food and clothing were terrible.

Sukhail's face was full of resentment, but he didn't dare to speak out, and he had to say with a clear conscience:

"Where, where, the general is busy. It should be, it should be. ”

"Lao Su doesn't like the hospitality these days, right? Why don't you go and enjoy a few more days? Li Huaitang said sincerely.

When Sukhail heard this, he was anxious and said, "Ah, no, you're welcome. Sukhail thanked the general for his grace not to kill, and what did Sukhail need to serve, despite the orders. Sukhail would never dare to disobey. ”

"Service? Oh no, no. Don't get me wrong, Lao Su, I'm going to let you go back. ”

Li Huaitang still maintained a sincere face.

Suhail felt very scared, he was familiar with the Tang culture, and he knew the habits of the Tang people, those Tang people, often talking in reverse, obviously talking about watching tea, but it meant to drive away the guests. The meaning of putting this back is definitely not the meaning of killing the head. Abdullah's father and son are finished, so it won't be their turn.

Thinking of this, Sukhail's cold sweat broke out, and his trembling hands kept wiping the sweat that flowed down his cheeks from his forehead.

"Hehe, Lao Su, don't be nervous. After this meal, tomorrow, you can leave here and go back to Khorasan. ”

Li Huaitang was very suspicious of whether he was very domineering, and obviously said that he would release him and return him to freedom, but it made him scared.

"I have one condition, though."

Li Huaitang felt that it was better to give Suhail a reassurance, otherwise, he was afraid that he would really be scared to death. "It's a big deal, to be exact."

"Big deal? What to buy and sell? Sukhail finally felt a little real.

"I need Damascus steel, no matter how much, I buy it at a high price, I can give a deposit first."

Li Huaitang's tone was non-negotiable and could not be questioned.

Sukhail was not afraid or worried, but relaxed, and his life was finally guaranteed.

Originally, I thought that my life was over like this. Unexpectedly, after so many days, this horse bandit leader finally remembered himself. Moreover, it is necessary to help yourself.

"Isn't the general afraid that I will take the deposit and never return?" Sukhail probed.

"Haha, I'm afraid. However, if there really comes a day, the whole of Khorasan, oh no, the whole Great Eclipse, will know that the Abdullah family has been sold to me by you. And the bloody horses and three hundred Damascus scimitars. Li Huaitang seemed to be smiling.

Sukhail was stunned for a moment and lowered his head. I thought to myself: This is really not easy to do. Damascus steel is too sensitive, scarce in quantity, and very tightly controlled. But if you don't follow the conditions of the horse bandit in front of you, even if you return to Khorasan, it will still be a dead end. How is it good?

"General, this Damascus steel is really difficult to do. Or, you see, can it be replaced by a big eating horse. I'll sell it to you at a low price, and sell it in large quantities?"

Sukhail wanted to convince Li Huaitang to give up Damascus steel.

"There is no other price. Lao Su, you should understand, it is because Damascus steel is rare and easy to use, that I specified that thing. The big horse eater is also good, but I can get it from other sources. Could it be that Lao Su, the value of your life is so cheap? Am I mistaken? ”

Li Huaitang showed a threatening look.

"Huh? No, it's not. I think about it, let me think about it. Sukhail broke out in a cold sweat again.

"Lao Su is a smart person, think about it, you will definitely have a way."

Li Huaitang patted Suhail on the shoulder and said in an appreciative tone. "But, look, here's a letter of cooperation, please sign it."

Li Huaitang didn't know when two more sheepskins appeared in his hands, and the sheepskins were densely covered with Arabic characters and Chinese characters.

"Huh!?" Sukhail was completely stunned. This horse bandit is so hateful that he actually wants to sign a deed of sale by himself. The deed of sale said that it was Suhail who betrayed Abdullah's family and gave Li Huaitang 300 Damascus scimitars. There is also the weapon of the country that agreed to sell the great food: Damascus steel.

Once this thing is signed, I'm afraid, I'm afraid I'll have to let this horse bandit control in the future. But is there still a choice for him Sukhail? The answer is clearly no.

Under Li Huaitang's coercion and temptation, Sukhail signed this thing in frustration and fear, which made it difficult for him to sleep and eat in the future, and his status as a prisoner made him only walk on foot.

"Lao Su doesn't need to be so troubled. I'm not unreasonable. The price is negotiable, and I'll let Big Chestnut talk to you later. I guarantee that you will be satisfied. ”

Li Huaitang took the two sheepskins signed by Sukhail and smiled proudly.

"Neither freedom nor money can stop your troubles and sorrows?"

Li Huaitang gloated and looked at Suhail with a bitter face.

Sukhail hastened to reply: "Don't dare, don't dare." It's just that the previous governor has stepped down, and after Sukhail returns, I'm afraid he won't be able to use it again. I'm afraid there will be negative general expectations. ”

"Huh. Lao Su, how about I give you another rich and rich? Li Huaitang said with a smile.

"Rich?" Sukhail was even more nervous, what bad idea did this horse bandit want to fight?

Li Huaitang looked at Suhair playfully, and mysteriously motioned to Suhair to bring his ear closer, "Samarkand's Great Food Army, you can go back and tell the new governor that I can let them live." What does it cost, hehe. Li Huaitang's words were only half said.

"Huh!?" Sukhail almost jumped, his eyes began to dilate, and the light of hope that radiated from it grew brighter and brighter.

"As long as the general has a way to save the army of Samarkand, everything is easy to say. As for the cost, at what cost? I also ask the general to make it clear that Sukhail will tell the new governor the truth and do his best to complete the matter. Sukhail felt that a great opportunity had been placed in front of him.

"Bukhara will soon be conquered by Sulu Khan. That meant that the westward retreat of Samarkand's defenders was cut off. However, Sulu Khan does not have enough troops to surround the whole city of Samarkand, and if they want to withdraw to Mulu, I can make a way for them to pass through here and take Xiaoshi Guo south and cross the Wuhu River back to Mulu. How is it? Or, let your reinforcements come. ”

Li Huaitang's suggestion impressed Sukhail, as long as he could make this contribution, he was worried that he would not be favored by the trusted governor? At that time, as long as there are rights, Damascus steel will be easy to say. It's a risk, it's worth taking.

"Well, the price that the general said ......" Sukhail showed his treacherous nature.

"Sincerity, haha, it depends on the sincerity of Governor Mulu."

Li Huaitang also laughed in return.

It is not in the interests of Li Huaitang to let the great cannibals of Samarkand go back. At the very least, they can attract Sulu Khan's attention and relieve themselves of stress. But there are two sides to the story, and as long as the great cannibals of Samarkand are still nailed to the river, the Turgish have an excuse to stay. My own pressure will never be reduced. As long as the timing of this time is properly mastered, the benefits can be maximized.

Moreover, it is not in the interests of Li Huaitang to beat the big cannibal all at once. Eternal snipe and clam competition is the right thing.

"Ahem!"

Outside the door, someone was deliberately making a noise, interrupting the swing of the two people in the house.

A pretty face, stunning at the door.

"Shhh

Sukhail was very surprised, and couldn't help but admire in his heart: beautiful, beautiful!

Looking at Li Huaitang's gaze, there was instantly a hint of envy.

"I hope we cooperate happily, Lao Su, you use it slowly, I will go first, and I will send it not far tomorrow."

……

The next day, Sukhail took the token of Shi Guojun and rushed back to Mulu in a hurry.