"As far as Your Highness knows, how many people are there in the Karma Horn Tribe?"

"General, you are mistaken, in fact, the Karma tribe is not a tribe, it is more like a form of tribal union......"

"Alliance?"

"No, no, it's not an alliance like the one between my Great Wei and the Qi State, it should be fused with each other for a common purpose, just like the relationship between the original Wei people and the descendants of the Liang State and the descendants of the Zheng State."

"Clan?"

"Hmm...... It can be understood in this way, however, the people of the Qiang people have not officially established a state, so it should be more accurately called "multi-clan clan union". ”

"Since it's a union, the Karma tribe is stronger than the average Karma tribe, right? How does it compare to the Brownhorn tribe that our army destroyed yesterday? ”

"This king doesn't know, let's just estimate it with 'ten times the size of the Brownhorn Tribe'."

"Ten times? That's more than 200,000 troops...... That's a bit of a hassle. ”

"Cavalry?"

"Well, if it is estimated tenfold, the cavalry of Yin Rong may reach 50,000 to 70,000, which is a great threat."

"It doesn't matter. This king has already asked the Smelting Bureau to develop a new type of repeater for the cavalry of the Qiang tribe, as long as you find a suitable terrain......"

"A narrow canyon?"

"It's the best way to do it, but even on the plains, hundreds of repeaters can work very well. …… However, when the time comes, the cooperation of the Dangshan Army will be needed. ”

"I understand."

Next to the case of Shuai's account, Zhao Hongrun and Sima An were discussing the strategy of "war against the Qianjiao tribe" against the "Sanchuan map" drawn by Zhu Hai, the general of Chenggaoguan, on the table.

Looking at this scene, Wen Xu, the general of the Dangshan Army who was summoned to the tent, couldn't believe his eyes.

"This ...... What's the situation?'

Wen Xu was obviously a little stupid.

You must know that half an hour ago, although the general of their family and His Royal Highness King Su were not hostile to each other, they did not see the slightest intention of working together. But half an hour later, the two of them were discussing the strategy of conquering the Qiangjiao tribe in their hearts.

Isn't that going too fast?

"Smell continued? Smell continued? ”

"Huh?"

Wen Xu came back to his senses suddenly, only to find that his own general was staring at him with a displeased face, and hurriedly clenched his fists and confessed: "The end ...... The last general was distracted, and asked the general for forgiveness. ”

It may be that he is not happy that a steady general like Wen Xu would have such a gaffe, Sima An frowned and stared at the former for a while. Only then did he ask, "Are Ji Yan and Le Qian back?" ”

Secretly snorted out of shape, Wen Xu hurriedly replied: "I haven't returned to the camp yet." According to the usual practice, Ji Yan and Le Qian are in the ...... After "suppressing" the Brownhorn tribe, most of them scattered the cavalry and explored the way in all directions. ”

When he said the word "suppression", his tone was a little stiff, and he looked up and glanced at Zhao Hongrun secretly.

Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun also understood what "suppression" meant in his mouth.

And Sima An also realized something from Wen Xu's attitude. Turning his head to look at Zhao Hongrun, he thought and said, "Brown Horn Tribe...... It's the Qiang people. ”

"This general is really not good at words......

Shaking his head secretly, Zhao Hongrun nodded after thinking for a while, nodded and said: "The Brown Horn Tribe also ignored the kindness that my Great Wei took the initiative to hand out, so it is not in the list of 'people of Sanchuan who are friendly to Great Wei' in this king's heart. But...... Our current priority is the Karma tribe. ”

The implication. In other words, the next is not an example.

"I understand." Sima An understood the deep meaning of Zhao Hongrun's words, nodded and said: "My Dangshan army will reduce the senseless killing, save the physical strength of the soldiers, and deal with the enemy of the current enemy, the Qiangjiao tribe!" ”

Obviously, the general was not an "honest" man, at least "rather dishonest" in his mouth.

"Smell continued. Ordered to build an additional barracks, and our army was to garrison it for a few days to repair, and you were in charge of that. By the way, if Ji Yan and Le Qian find out any news, they will report it immediately. ”

"Yes!"

Wen continued to clench his fists and lead his life. The bill went to convey the order.

"White side."

"The last general!"

"You go to assist Wen Xu, and guard the military camp in all directions, if you are attacked by the Qian, this general will take you for the crime!" Sima An's eyes flashed with a little inexplicable shame when he looked at Bai Fangming.

Obviously, Sima An has not let go of this general, and privately revealed his past affairs to Zhao Hongrun.

"Good boy, if you mess up this time, you're really dead......

Feeling the "fierce light" in his general's eyes, Bai Fangming shrank his head, nodded his head, and retreated with a sneer.

Seeing that the unscrupulous general left the tent, Sima An shook his head speechlessly, and then turned to Zhao Hongrun and said, "Your Highness wants my Dangshan Army to garrison here for a few days, is it to wait for the Shang Shui Army?" ”

"Hmm." Zhao Hongrun nodded, and then frowned and said, "Other than that, this king always feels that the reaction of the Qiangjiao tribe is a little wrong. ”

Hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Sima An's eyes, and he lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness is referring to the fact that the resistance of the Qian people is too weak?" ”

"Ahh Zhao Hongrun nodded and said: "When the matter of the Hejiao talks was disturbed, the people of the Qiang tribe should have guessed that my Great Wei would raise an army to fight, not to mention, this king also personally promised the patriarch of the Qiangjiao tribe Bitatu, saying that this king will lead my Great Wei elite soldiers to pacify the Qiangjiao tribe soon...... However, since the departure of Chenggao Pass, our army has hardly been attacked by the initiative of the Qian, as if it was ...... They deliberately put our army into the hinterland of Sanchuan......"

Speaking of this, he and Sima An said at the same time quite coincidentally: "Grain Dao! ”

may not have expected the two of them to think of one place, Zhao Hongrun and Sima An glanced at each other, and they both felt a little surprised.

But to be honest, this kind of scene is quite embarrassing.

After all, two men "have a heart", which is not something to be happy about.

"Ahem. …… General, let's talk about it first. ”

“…… Not. ”

Sima An nodded, and then lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, the grain route of our army is to take the road of 'Chenggao-Gong-Luo', right?" ”

"The general is worried that the people of the Gong and the Gong people will betray us?" Zhao Hongrun asked rhetorically.

Sima An sneered when he heard this, and said, "He is a foreigner, so he can't talk about betrayal, right?" He said. He glanced at Zhao Hongrun, and said intentionally or unintentionally: "If it is so, when it is so, it will clear the Yin Rong in Gong and Yu when it is marched, but His Royal Highness is kind-hearted and does not want to kill innocents indiscriminately, so there is no way." ”

Zhao Hongrun rolled his eyes. He naturally understood what Sima An meant by this.

"It doesn't matter. If the people of Gong and Yu make the wrong choice to help the people of Gong and Yu and harm our army, then this king will no longer show mercy to his subordinates. …… If you betray the trust of my Great Wei, you are bound to be punished! ”

Hearing this, Sima Anxin was also quite happy, and after thinking for a while, he whispered: "Your Highness, since this is the case. You might as well plan and test the Yin Rong in Gong and Ru. ”

"Deliberately pretending to be ignorant of the Qiang tribe 'trying to cut off our army's food route'?" Zhao Hongrun frowned and asked.

I saw a few traces of fierceness flash in Sima An's eyes, and he lowered his voice and said: "If the Yin Rong of Gong and Yu is really as His Highness said, and is kind to my Great Wei, then they will not assist the Qian people to cut off our army's food and grass no matter what; On the other hand, if they really do something detrimental to our army. I hope that His Royal Highness will not stop the last general when the time comes......"

Zhao Hongrun frowned, and said strangely: "The general doesn't want to ask the Dangshan Army to deliberately show weakness, right?" …… I'm afraid that's a bit of a violation, right? ”

Sima An obviously understood Zhao Hongrun's words. Zhengse said: "Your Highness, if the Yin Rong of Gong and Yu still remain neutral in the unfavorable situation of our army, and even secretly help our army, then the last general will approve of His Highness's proposition." Contrarily...... Like a wall grass swaying from side to side. How can you be my neighbor of Great Wei? Even if those people didn't really want to help the Qian, but they just fell into the well when our army was 'weak', like this kind of people, His Highness wouldn't trust them if he wanted to come, right? ”

"But not to the point of slaughtering them all......"

Zhao Hongrun glanced at Sima An and said in a deep voice: "That's it." Those who betray the trust of my Great Wei will either be killed or driven out of the land of Sanchuan, depending on the severity of the situation. ”

Sima An frowned when he heard this, probably feeling that this highness was still too soft-hearted, but the reply of "kill or drive him out of Sanchuan" could also satisfy him.

"Then ...... That's it. ”

"Hmm! By the way, ask the soldiers to drive the sheep grazing outside the Brownhorn tribe to the camp, if we really expected, the people of the Qian tribe really secretly asked the Sanchuan people in Gong and Yu to cut off the food and grass of our army, let's improve the food of the soldiers. ”

"Then I really hope we've expected it." Sima An replied with a smile.

But judging by the creepy look in his eyes as he spoke, it was clear that he wasn't saying it because of the sheep.

At this time, a personal guard of Sima An walked outside the tent, clasped his fists and said, "General, the tent has been set up." ”

"Hmm." Sima An nodded and turned his head to look at Zhao Hongrun.

It turned out that those newly built tents were prepared for Zhao Hongrun and his party.

However, acceptance is acceptance, what should be said, Sima An still has to say.

"Your Highness, do you really trust those people of the Qingyang tribe so much?"

"The general repented?"

Sima An shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness King Su guarantees them, how can you turn a blind eye?" However, someone will send someone to keep an eye on them. ”

Zhao Hongrun nodded and said, "Yes." …… The people of the Qingyang tribe are trustworthy, and the general will gradually change. ”

"Hopefully. …… Let's discuss here for the time being, and wait for Ji Yan and Le Qi to find out the movements of the Qian people, and then discuss them in detail. ”

Saying that, Sima An personally led Zhao Hongrun to the tent prepared for the latter, which was also near the Chinese army, not far from Sima An's tent.

"Your Highness was sleeping out yesterday, please rest well."

In the tent prepared for Zhao Hongrun, Sima An said.

"Thank you, General."

"Don't dare." Sima An arched his hand and exited the tent.

However, when leaving the tent, he stopped, looked back at Zhao Hongrun, and couldn't help but praise: "Seek common ground while reserving differences...... What a remark as bright as a pearl. ”

Zhao Hongrun smiled reluctantly, feeling a little embarrassed in his heart, after all, he had misappropriated the core idea of diplomacy put forward by a certain great man in his memory, but it was undeniable that this was also the best way to solve the disagreement between him and Sima An.

"If the internal worries are resolved, then it is time to fulfill my "promise" to Nabitatu!"

Zhao Hongrun secretly guessed.

In his opinion, the Karma tribe should have been prepared.

"It's time to show up, right?" The prey of the hunter ...... (To be continued.) )