A large number of felt tents were spread out on the grassland, dyed with a dim afterglow, burning like clusters of dim firelight, the weeds were dull green, the grass was rippling in the dry wind, Liu Zheng inhaled the earthy smell in the air, and looked at the grassland extending to the northern sky with his hands behind his back.

Behind him, Qingyun, who had black hair and shiny oil, was covered with a dull iron horse armor all over his body, and pieces of rectangular iron were connected together, and the center of the iron pieces that had been polished would not hurt Qingyun reflected the luster, and Qingyun's strong bones supported the horse armor, looking like a black dragon with scales.

The black dragon was grazing with its head drooping, completely unaware of the possible danger from the north, and occasionally arched Liu Zheng's back with a snort.

It already had enough wisdom to feel Liu Zheng's silence, and intuitively felt that the atmosphere of this trip was a little dignified.

It was a little uneasy, mainly because it left its owner two days ago, and was hit on four hooves, which was different from the texture of the usual stepping on the ground, and it didn't like to wear this armor, it was very heavy, no matter which time it went out with armor before, the owner was very interested, and would comfort it, but this time the owner was more silent than it.

The sound of footsteps mixed with the sound of horses' hooves sounded from behind, and Qingyun saw a tall figure, the bantam horse led by the man was also armoured, and his steps were a little heavy, and each foot seemed to be about to sink his hooves into the grass, which looked shorter than it and much heavier than it.

Kebineng walked to Liu Zheng's side, patted his horse, and had a rich smile on his face: "Thank you Liu Gongzi, this horse armor is very suitable, and the texture is good, your craftsmanship really makes me feel ashamed." ”

This time, Xun You brought a total of five sets of horse armor, one set for Liu Zheng's three brothers, and Zhu Ming and Wen Renchang's - the horse armor has actually been developed for more than a year, mainly in various fine-tuning, including the improvement of the material and the degree of fit with the horse.

Liu Zheng's horse armor mold has been deployed to the most suitable degree with the mount, Xun You brought it over this time, but Liu Zheng gave Zhu Ming and Wen Renchang's horse armor to Kebi Neng and Badun respectively.

Kebi Neng and Badun naturally thanked him, Liu Zheng went out for a walk on the pretext of testing horse armor, Kebineng followed directly, and Badun also stayed in his camp.

At this time, Liu Zheng ran for a while before stopping here to rest, Kebineng's horse was actually a little restless because it was the first time to put on the horse armor, and it was not a very good match with the horse armor, but Liu Zhengneng took out this kind of armament, and the compliments always had to be said.

And this is also a sample, the blacksmith craftsmanship of the Han people is unparalleled in the world, this kind of precision design, in the past, I secretly communicated with some businessmen to get a few pieces, and I can take one more piece back to let my people ponder the difference in skills, it is also excellent, Kebi can even peep at the leopard in the tube, I think Liu Zheng may have ambitions to promote heavy riding, although a horse armor does not represent anything, but it can also let people repeatedly ponder the weaknesses in it, in order to expect to crack, which is also a good thing in itself.

Of course, what is more important is that no one has ever been so polite to him, which Han person would be so selfless and entrust him with an "barbarian foreigner" who has developed important armaments. This is a sharp weapon on the battlefield, especially to restrain them, the lightly armed archers, but Liu Zheng is selfless and generous, and Kebineng of course welcomes him with a smile. Even if it's ......

There was already a faint uneasiness in his heart.

No one is an idiot, the three designs of the cavalry and the horse armor are clearly symbols of the rise of the Han cavalry, Kebineng will not think that Liu Zheng is the kind of stupid second ancestor, in order to tie him up and send these things out without reservation, then, the reason for doing so can only be that the other party has no fear.

As for the reason for fearlessness...... The force Kebineng has already experienced it, and in terms of planning, although there is still a lack of understanding between each other, some of the other party's scheming is not invisible, not to mention, the horseshoe has these designs, so for the crossbow, arrows...... What about other designs?

It was because he couldn't guess the true background of the other party that Ke Bineng's heart was a little impetuous, and he even vaguely felt that this person was even more difficult to deal with than Liu Yu, after all, this is a person who really dares to go to war.

Not long after Kebi could catch up, Hou Luohou rode over on horseback, changed horses with Kebi Neng without saying anything, laughed and rushed to the grassland, and ran side by side with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei - this was the first time that Liu Zhengke and Bi Neng had a private conversation, and the three of them could also see that it might be an opportunity to talk, so naturally they left room for them not to approach.

The eastern sky darkened slightly, and the camp in the distance behind him lit torches and braziers, and the smoke of the cooking stove burned, followed by an eagle's whistle, and an eagle flew up from the camp and spread its wings in the wind. Liu Zheng also learned in the past two days that Kebi was able to raise a falcon under his subordinates, which was very strong.

He looked up at the eagle hovering in the air and flying to the north, looking at the sun that had sunk into the western mountains for most of his body, calculating the time, and said in a deep tone: "If you want it, I will have it later." ”

The meaning of this is very clear, and Kebi can be a little surprised.

In the past two days, Liu Zheng has been avoiding the important and light, saying that he doesn't understand business, Kebi Neng naturally doesn't believe it, and he also knows that Liu Zheng is the main father, and he still has to make a decision in the end, but Liu Zheng avoids talking about it, and he doesn't know where to start.

Originally, I also felt that Liu Zheng was staying here as if he was trying to understand the character and strength of his people, but now of course, this sentence can't guess more meaning, but at least it is also a recognition.

It's just that Liu Zheng's tone of voice seemed to be a little serious, and Kebineng also smiled slightly, and said, "Then thank you Liu Gongzi." ”

"You don't have to thank you. Since I am involved in the affairs of businessmen, I naturally like to have contacts and communicate with each other. Adults don't think that I have lost my mind for a while, and I have really become the businessman who can be brazen for the sake of money, and by strengthening the alien race, so as to get left and right between the two races? ”

This is already a very blatant statement, Kebi can not help but solemnly, "What does Liu Gongzi want?" Mining, fur, or ...... Person? ”

In fact, with the coming and going of Liu Zheng's people in the south recently, there is also news that is constantly coming, and the gossip does not know whether it is true or false, but it is said that Yuan Shao, the Taishou of Jizhou Bohai, has sent troops to Hanoi and is ready to join Wang Kuang, Xian Yufu has also arrived at the boundary of Jizhou, and the new Jizhou Mu Hanfu sent people to receive him, and Qingzhou Thorn Shi Jiao and wavered on the crusade against Dong Zhuo, it is said that the yellow turban has risen and is tired of coping.

On the side of Bingzhou, since the Southern Xiongnu rebelled two years ago, the thieves rebelled, and the assassin Zhang Yi was killed, it was a mess, although Dong Zhuo sent his subordinates to manage it, it was still a mess.

Among them, there are also two people who have sprung up. Now with the division of the Southern Xiongnu, Shan Yu Fuluo, who was driven out of his hometown, led his clansmen to rebel in Shangdang and Hanoi, before Ding Yuan's subordinates and marching Sima Zhang Yang were thieves in Shangdang, but his subordinates were only a few thousand people, and they were weak and could only maintain peace in a corner of the place.

Youzhou is located in the middle of nowhere, and only these nearby states can know the news, and the other Xuzhou and Yanzhou are not known, plus the Gongsun Du in Youzhou is still in Liaodong, and a small number of Xianbei Wuhuan people are also restless, and there are thieves and thieves who are in chaos, in general, the situation in Dahan is really not optimistic, and with the start of the war, I am afraid that the next one will be even more unoptimistic.

Kebineng had probably heard about these things, and when he saw that Liu was like this, he also bluntly added people as bargaining chips in the transaction.

Mining and fur, these are not of much help after all, and he dares to conclude that Liu Zheng actually needs people the most.

"Yes, and I want you to make a promise."

Kebineng was stunned and couldn't help but look at Liu Zheng's side face.

That face was draped in a dim orange halo at this time, with sharp edges and corners, with a little bit of seriousness, and it looked a little steady and mature at this age, but the eyes kept looking north......

Ke Bineng felt that Liu Zheng seemed to be looking at the Xianbei territory in the north through the distant mountains and fields, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Promise?"

"Yes, you and I are in the alliance. You help me stabilize the other tribes, defend Youzhou, and help Liu Yuanjun stabilize the situation in Youzhou. As I said before, I will communicate with you, equip you, let your people learn the culture and technology that have been inherited by my Han Dynasty for thousands of years, and even send troops to help you attack the other Xianbei and Beibei tribes when necessary. ”

Kebineng's eyes flashed. He was kind to the Han people and learned the knowledge of the Han Dynasty, just thinking about making the tribe prosperous and strong, and Liu Zheng's straightforward words hit his ambitions, which immediately made his heart surge.

If it were an ordinary person, he might still be disdainful of him if he said this, but Liu Zhengming was confident, and his men and horses were also elite, at this time, in Kebineng's opinion, perhaps the strength and technology in front of him were the tip of the iceberg revealed by Liu Zheng, so Kebineng did not dare to despise Liu Zheng's words.

As for the equipment, seeing that Liu Zheng is so generous, even if he has reservations in the future, but Liu Zheng is not going to fight, as long as he fights, new things will always be exposed, and some technologies, as long as they are used, they can also be heard, Kebineng is not afraid of Liu Zheng's private secrets, but the question of how much to provide is worth scrutinizing, and it is not a big problem.

And send troops to attack the other two tribes......

I have to say that this is very good for Kebineng's appetite, if he can do so, his goal of ruling Xianbei may be achieved ahead of schedule.

Of course, thinking so, Kebineng will not be stupid enough to nod and agree, he needs to understand more of Liu Zheng's thoughts and hidden strength, if he is suppressed by what Liu Zheng is looking for, he will find out later that he was being used and belittled his IQ.

He smiled, "Who does Liu Gongzi mean by this?" But Liu Yuanjun ...... Or Gongsun Duwei? ”

"Looks like I don't have enough portions...... You just don't want to talk to me anymore? ”

Liu Zheng shrugged his shoulders, turned his head and left, Kebi could breathe for a while, and hurriedly pressed Liu Zheng's shoulder, his tone was dry: "Okay, let's not hide it, Liu Gongzi did surprise me a little." Can you promise this thing...... I believe that Liu Gongzi will definitely believe in my promise, my promise, Liu Gongzi really believes it? ”

Liu Zheng nodded, "Of course I believe it, and I will be sincere in the future, as long as the adults do not match their words and deeds, Liu will not break the contract...... Well, for the time being, I can only provide so much now, and I can't take too much, otherwise I will really offend Liu Yuanjun and Brother Bo Jue. But people, I want more. ”

Horseshoes can also be said to be agricultural needs, and horse armor is a symbol of real preparation for the army. Now there is no shortage of righteous soldiers and villagers in the crusade against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao raised troops in Chenliu, but he also had to take refuge in Zhang Miao before he dared to forge weapons, Liu Zheng forged armaments privately, it was impossible for Liu Yu not to be afraid, Ke Bi Neng could also understand, but asked: "Liu Gongzi is not afraid of my people, you can't control it?" ”

"If the people you sent over don't even listen to you, I will help you kill a batch, and it will be regarded as doing things for you."

Liu Zheng said indifferently, Kebineng was a little satisfied with Liu Zheng's style and answer, and smiled even brighter, "I don't want more, I want five thousand harnesses first...... Horse armor is not included. Then the rest of the weapons, horse armor, and crossbows...... When the time comes, can you give me a few craftsmen? I heard that you are still cultivating people in Zhuo County, and I want to send someone to learn from it. ”

Liu Zheng nodded, "It's all right." I want you 10,000 horses, and you will bring your own baggage. Send another 10,000 people, men, women, and children, to live in Zhuo County and intermarry with us. ”

Kebi can contain a shock in his heart.

Liu Zheng turned his head, "What, there's a problem?" ”

Kebineng's eyes flickered, "Liu Gongzi thinks it's okay?" ”

"You send people who are willing."

"Do you have to follow more in the future?"

"Yes."

“……”

The meaning of this sentence has already been laid out on the surface, remembering that Liu Zheng said when he met with Bun Dun before, "It's better for you to die a little more", Ke Bineng's eyes sharpened, "Liu Gongzi, our people are very fierce, even if I can surrender, you can, you and I are not there, others may not be." ”

"Our people are also fierce. Rebellion everywhere. I just want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try if they can coexist in harmony, our Zhuo County is not a lot of grassland, but it is not a place without grazing. Aren't you also getting them to change their ways? It's not thorough enough in the upper valley area, so let's try it in Zhuo County. If possible, I'll take your people into the hinterland and walk around. Well, if you fight with me, you will have the opportunity to draw a map and learn about the customs of the people in various places. ”

The corners of Kebineng's mouth twitched, but his heart was faintly excited, "Then I can't let them touch you, I'll die." ”

Liu Zheng looked directly into Kebineng's eyes, "But I'm also luring wolves into the room, aren't I?" ”

Kobi was silent for a long time, "What do you think?" ”

"Huh?"

"Why do you say this all of a sudden?"

Liu Zheng's abnormality simply shocked Kebineng. These words clearly understood that he wanted to assimilate Xianbei, and even annex Xianbei, Liu Zheng actually said it so unashamedly.

But this ambition makes Kebi, who also has the heart to enter the hinterland of the Han Dynasty, feel sympathetic.

"Because that's what I think."

Liu Zheng looked at the north again, his eyes narrowed, "Of course, there are other reasons, you don't have to worry about it for the time being." Promise not, right? I agreed, and I will discuss it with you and those people when I go back, and I will also make it convenient for you. And then we're kind of a real cold lip and tooth. If I don't die, so come. It's big with a small one. ”

Kebineng hesitated for a moment and laughed dryly, "It's so sudden, I have to think about it...... And our people are going to migrate, Liu Yuanjun's ......"

"You don't have to worry about that. Don't think about it for too long, in fact, it doesn't necessarily end up being our showdown, how many years can you live? It's just to set a policy and give everyone some excitement. Moreover, since you have come to this world, you must always leave some traces. We Han people pay attention to leaving a name in history, and I also have a little feeling in this regard in the past two years, especially with smart people, I don't want to waste everyone's talent, and I want to come vigorously. Regardless of whether this reputation is good or bad in the future, if you do this, you will be powerful after all. ”

Liu Zheng said, looking at the sky that began to get dark in vain, and pinched his hands behind his back, "By the way, in fact, we still have the West, and you also have the East, West and North sides, there are still many battles that can be fought and things that can be done. ”

"None of them are as rich as you, not as strong as you, and I'm just warlike and like good things."

"Heh, I'll talk about it later. Let's think about 10,000 people first, whether you can give it or not. ”

The eagle flew back from the north, and its call was a little flustered.

Then, a black dot suddenly appeared on the northern horizon, and the black dot began to expand slowly, followed by a large area of black suddenly appeared on the horizon, and then the black dot was hidden.

The roar suddenly sounded from the heavens and the earth, getting heavier and heavier, and I don't know if it was an illusion, but it was extremely far away, but I still felt the earth trembling faintly, and the grass was shaking.

Guan Yu and Luo Hou, who ran away from afar, immediately rode back, shouting something from afar, his voice was a little flustered, Ke Bineng also looked solemn, his eyes were sharp, and then he looked at Liu Zheng, his voice was cold, "If I don't agree, this is the end?" ”

Liu Zheng looked at it for so long just now, and only now did he realize that he had thought about it, and he was very angry.

"See before you speak."

Liu Zheng walked towards Qingyun, turned over on his horse, smiled and joked, and then said, "I'm just looking over there." They're not my people. Let's go, let's go. Don't guess, I don't know anything. To prepare for war, you must be fast, and it is best to hold Badon hostage. Then, from the southeast and northwest, run away together. ”

"What the hell is going on!"

Kebineng also got on the horse, looking at the cavalry over there from afar, but his heart became more and more angry, Liu Zheng's words obviously showed that he was aware, but he put him in danger, and he had a feeling of being played and humiliated.

"I don't know, but I heard that Nanlou died...... It's hard to say if it's true or not. Anyway, Mo Hubao also went over to Ning County, right? He doesn't know? Didn't send anyone over? It's not going to die, is it? It's unfortunate. ”

Liu Zheng shook his head, turned the horse's head and patted the horse, and said, "Let's not die." Oh, if you don't want to die, don't talk nonsense at the end, let's all mess around. ”

"Hypocrisy!" Kebineng glanced at Liu Zheng hatefully, and immediately ran towards the camp.

The shadow caught up with the eagle, and with a flight of arrows, the eagle was shot right and fell straight from the sky to the ground, where it was drowned by the black waves......

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