I remember that before coming here, the imperial court's estimate of the meeting with the Yinrong tribe was expected to be limited to ten days, that is, the Wei people would stay in the camp for about ten days to discuss the matter of "borrowing the way" with the three tribes of Qian, Qian, and Qi.

Even, as long as this goal is achieved, even if Wei gives Yin Rong some compensation, this is not unacceptable.

However, it is a pity that because the patriarch of the Qiang tribe, Bitatu, was stirring up the peace there from beginning to end, while instigating the Qiang and Qiang tribes, saying that "the land of Sanchuan is owned by the Qiang, the Qiang, and the Qiang tribes, and there is no need for the Wei State to admit this matter", with the inducement and threat of force, the vast majority of the tribes of the Qiang and the Qiang tribe wavered.

On the other hand, Bitatu repeatedly provoked Du You, the chief envoy of Wei and the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in an attempt to provoke Wei.

In this regard, Zhao Hongrun has analyzed it privately, and he feels that it is very likely that the Qian people heard the news from which he heard that the Ministry of Industry of Wei was preparing to reclaim the land of Sanchuan outside Chenggao Pass, and thought that this was a sign that the Wei State was trying to recapture the land of Sanchuan from them, so the people of the Qian people were extremely resistant to Wei's "borrowing" this time.

They may think that this is just an excuse for the Wei people, and the real purpose is only to drive them out of the land of Sanchuan and regain this land that originally belonged to the Wei state.

However, later Zhao Hongrun heard that Du You, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, also took this into account, and emphasized to the Zhuyinrong tribe several times that the Wei State would still abide by the "Wuxu Covenant" of that year, and also recognized the governance of the land of Sanchuan by the Qiang, Qian, and Qiang tribes, but unfortunately, due to the obstruction of the Qiang people, Du You's statement did not finally gain the trust of all the Qiang people and the Shan people.

At the time of departure with the large team returning to Daliang, the fourteen Yinrong tribes in the camp all came out to see off the Wei people.

It seems that most of these people have regret and apology, but what is really going on in their hearts. Only God knows.

Of course, this does not include the Qiang people of the Qiang tribe led by the patriarch Bitatu, who only gloated at the departure of the Wei people.

Even, there are a few people of the Qi tribe who don't know the height of the sky, but they still spit out ridicule to the Wei people on such occasions, saying things like "Wei people get out" and "get out of Sanchuan".

The Wei envoys—nominally diplomatic envoys headed by Du You, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites—were escorted by two thousand Cheng Gao troops and hundreds of tiger guards. Slowly return to the Wei State.

For the representatives of the Yinrong tribe who came forward to see them off, the Wei people behaved quite coldly on the premise of not being rude, and only when they saw the few tribesmen of the Qingyang tribe and the Baiyang tribe who supported them in the voting of the Wei state, it seemed that Du You, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, smiled as a greeting.

This differential treatment has created a sense of crisis among the tribes that have wavered from side to side during voting, or have simply abstained from voting.

"The Wei people will not give up on their ......"

"In my opinion, I'm afraid war is coming......"

"Do we really want to go to war with Wei?"

"Hey...... Wasn't the "Covenant of Uzbe" very good, why...... Ay! ”

Some of the patriarchs of the Shan tribes, who had remained neutral at the time of the vote, whispered to each other.

No one is a fool. Since the Wei people have shown indifference to them, it means that the Wei people have given up on achieving their goals through diplomatic means.

What does this mean? The patriarchs present naturally knew it in their hearts.

And when these tribal patriarchs were uneasy, the people of the Qingyang tribe were bidding farewell to Zhao Yuanyan and Zhao Hongrun.

On the way to see them off, Zhao Yuanyan said again uneasily: "Amutu, I heard you say that the newly relocated station of your tribe is just south of the Qianjiao tribe, right?" When he returned, he told his people to pack their bags. Move out as soon as possible. ”

The patriarch of the Qingyang tribe, Amutu, nodded silently, and then asked tentatively, "My friend." Is your country really going to war against the Horn tribes? ”

For this old and young man who has known each other for many years, Zhao Yuanyan did not hide it, and said truthfully: "Longxi is the root of our Wei people, and now Longxi is attacked by the Qiang people and the Qin people, and my Great Wei is bound to send troops to support Longxi, and this matter is imperative." No matter what obstacles the future holds, it cannot be changed. …… By September at the latest, the army of our Great Wei will set foot in this land. ”

The sadness on Amudu's face became even thicker when he heard this.

To be sure, he had no desire for war with Wei.

First of all, he and Zhao Yuanyan have been friends and acquaintances for many years; Again. Last night, his youngest daughter Una secretly ran to Zhao Hongrun's tent and didn't return for a night, and he didn't know it.

What's more, for the inhabitants of their land of three rivers, Wei is a powerful country, with more than twice the land of their three rivers, and six or seven times as many people, they are not Chu or Korea, if there is a war with Wei, it is necessary to mobilize the vast majority of the tribes living in the land of three rivers as much as possible, otherwise, it will be difficult to stop the elite army of Wei.

It would be fine if they won, but if they lose this war, they will most likely be driven out of the land of Sanchuan by the Wei army, driven back to the far north, and driven back to the cold and barren plateau.

After pondering for a moment, Amutu reconfirmed: "My friend, I hope you will tell me honestly, does the king of your kingdom really intend to continue to obey the 'Covenant of Ursu'?" ”

Zhao Yuanli nodded and affirmed: "My King of Great Wei, Chrysostom, respects the 'Covenant of Wuxu' sworn by the previous king and King Wuxu, and also acquiesces that this land is still owned by your state. …… However, having joined the tribe on the side of the Qiang people, my Great Wei regarded it as taking the initiative to tear up the "Covenant of Wuxu". ”

"I see." Hearing this, Amutu nodded and said, "After returning to the ministry, I will ask the people to relocate, and I will not interfere in the war between your country and the people of the Qian." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Yuanli smiled slightly, took the initiative to hug Amutu, and said goodbye: "Take care, Amutu, my friend, may the friendship between Qingyang and my Great Wei be eternal." ”

"Take care, my friend." Amutu also reached out and hugged Zhao Yuanyan.

On the other side, Amutu's youngest daughter Una is also saying goodbye to Zhao Hongrun.

For this lively, cheerful and enthusiastic girl, Zhao Hongrun finally did not refuse her last night.

As for what happened between Zhao Hongrun and Una last night, I believe it is not difficult to guess from Una's reluctant and affectionate eyes.

"Note: Due to the recent tightening of restrictions on this aspect of depiction at a certain point, all those who violate the prohibition are locked up in the small black house, so this plot is skipped. I forgive you all book friends.'"

For a young girl who is in love for the first time, what is more painful than being separated from her beloved lover.

Because of this, Una followed his father Amutu to send Zhao Yuanyan, Zhao Hongrun and others for a long journey, but he didn't know what to say to Zhao Hongrun on the way, this cheerful and lively girl in the past, was silent along the way, so that Zhao Hongrun couldn't recognize her.

Long. Zhao Hongrun sighed slightly, scratched his head and asked in the language of the Xuan people: "That...... Una, do you want to come with me to Daliang? ”

Hearing Zhao Hongrun's invitation, Una's face flashed a little struggle, and she said distressedly: "I...... I do not know...... Daddy, and mother, and brother, brother, brother...... I...... I ......"

Listening to her words, Zhao Hongrun knew that she hadn't thought about it at all.

In fact, this is the case for the vast majority of young girls. They are sometimes very blind and impulsive in front of their feelings, they are the kind of rectum women who dare to love and hate, once they meet the person they admire, they will take the initiative to show their love, and they often do not think about the impact on their original lives after falling in love.

This may have something to do with the open-minded customs of the Qiang people.

Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun did not persecute him, he reassured: "That's it." I'll be back again in September. When the time comes, you can tell me your choice, okay? ”

Una was not stupid, and naturally understood what Zhao Hongrun was referring to as 'one more time', which most likely meant that he would come with the army that Wei was fighting against the Qian.

She asked in surprise, "Will you come with the Wei army?" ”

"If I don't come, who will stop that General Sima An......

Zhao Hongrun smiled bitterly in his heart. After all, he was not very at ease with the general Sima An of the Dangshan Army.

Of course, this is not to say that Zhao Hongrun does not trust the general Sima An, but he is worried that the latter will kill innocents indiscriminately.

But these things, he naturally didn't want to tell Una.

How so?

Could he still tell Una that he was about to lead the army to Sanchuan? It is very likely that he will be a racist who will carry out a massacre in the land of Sanchuan indiscriminately?

So, he scratched his face and said with a wry smile: "Don't look at me like this, I am also the commander who once led an army of 80,000!" ”

"Huh?" Una looked at Zhao Hongrun in surprise.

Obviously, this is a simple girl who doesn't know much about the merits of King Su.

After sending each other off for a long time, Zhao Hongrun and his party bid farewell to the people of the Qingyang tribe and set off to return to Wei.

"Won't you bring that woman back to the palace?"

At the beginning of the journey, Mi Jiang rode past Zhao Hongrun on a horse, and dropped a sentence without being salty.

Zhao Hongrun was going to explain, but he didn't expect Mi Jiang to drive his mount to the front of the team by himself.

"What does she mean by that?"

Zhao Hongrun tilted his head in confusion, and suddenly, he saw in the distance, Qin Shaojun, who had met a few days ago, was taking his guards and looking at them from a distance on a high slope.

"I hope I won't be an enemy......

Zhao Hongrun muttered secretly.

The large team slowly marched towards Chenggao Pass and entered the pass a day later.

In order to return to Daliang as soon as possible, the team did not return by the same route, but chose the road of "Chenggaoguan-Bolangsha-Daliang", which was inconvenient but the distance was several days shorter.

Three days later, after returning to Daliang, Zhao Hongrun immediately came to the Smelting Bureau and ordered the entire Smelting Bureau to prepare for the upcoming war.

Because the warriors of the Qiang tribe were skilled in bows and horses, weapons such as repeating crossbows, repeating crossbow carts, heavy crossbows, and mechanical repeaters were quickly manufactured in large quantities.

At the same time, Zhao Hongrun ordered the construction of a large number of catapults to be used to destroy the castles inhabited by the Wei people in the future, after all, many of the Qiang people lived in the castles once built by the Wei people.

And on the side of the imperial court, as Zhao Hongrun guessed, the Vertical Arch Hall officially issued an edict.

Sure enough, the general Sima An and the Dangshan army under his command were recalled to Daliang.

War, on the verge of breaking out! (To be continued.) )