In the white chieftain's tent in the Lamourd Ministry, Zhang Xiao was changing cups with a group of Bedouin chiefs.

For Zhang Xiao's arrival, these Bedouins still burst out with great enthusiasm.

Although Zhang Xiao brought very few troops, the retinue who had seen the Imperial Army annihilate the Kurds reported the matter to the top of their respective tribes in the shortest possible time.

Although the Kurdish sneak attack is not a large number, it is more than 2,000 people.

Moreover, at that time, they also had a feeling that the Imperial Army under Zhang Xiao was not doing its best. The battle to annihilate the Kurds was fought very easily.

So much so that they all have the illusion that even a tenfold increase in the number of Kurds can be wiped out by the Imperial Army.

This feeling is very unprovoked, and even makes each of them feel a little strange.

However, after seeing the easy killing battles of the Imperial Army, everyone felt that maybe this kind of thing was not impossible.

Thus, after listening to their reports, the chiefs of the Bedouin tribes who migrated to Corso put away their contempt.

Obviously, they felt that they could not look at the Song Empire's army in a normal light.

But in any case, the army of the Song Empire is more powerful, and it is still good for them.

Who made them choose to join the Song Empire?

Therefore, the stronger the Song Empire, the more happy they are to see it.

At least, with a strong backer, they will be safer, right?

It's just that the number of troops sent by the Song Empire is too small, and it would be nice if there could be more.

This is also the small disappointment in the hearts of these Bedouin chiefs.

Zhang Xiao smiled and talked to everyone one by one, and the etiquette was also very decent, and he was not as arrogant as the Ottomans.

This has won the favor of many people.

But. Although Zhang Xiao was talking to these chiefs, his eyes fell on the girl Faliye who was sitting next to him with a bored look on her face.

Fariyah is a pearl of the Bajir tribe, although she is a little boyish, but she has a delicate facial features.

Because of her pure Arab ancestry, this makes her look even more exotic.

To be honest, the appearance of Farier had already attracted Zhang Xiao at the beginning.

Although Zhang Xiao is a champion of Great Chinese chauvinism, he also likes beautiful girls, doesn't he? After all, he is a normal male, not the kind of incompetent guy.

Of course. This is just appreciation, and there is no love in it.

But if he could have a time with Fariyah or something, he wouldn't refuse.

Well, if possible, it's not impossible to marry an Arab girl like Fariyah.

Anyway, it is normal for capable men in this era to have several wives.

If you stick to monogamy, no one will laugh at you.

However, Zhang Xiao knows. At most, a sister like Farier will be a concubine in the future, and the position of the main wife in the family in the future will definitely require a Chinese sister paper.

It's just that he's just thinking about it now, and it's still unknown whether he will be able to get his hands on Farier's side.

Fariyah looked at a certain man several times. It's been felt for a long time.

Farier felt impatient with this kind of gaze.

However, at this occasion, it is not good for her to make some rude acts.

After all. The people sitting here are the chiefs of the various tribes, as well as the powerful elders of the tribes.

If she did anything too rude, she would lose face for the Bajir tribe and his father, wouldn't she?

So. Farier could only pretend to ignore the man's gaze from time to time.

Glancing at Faliye, Zhang Xiao couldn't help but smile secretly when he found that the little girl was obviously very impatient, but she had to pretend to be a lady.

It's a cute girl.,It's just a pity that it's not Chinese.。

The participants sat around the tent, forming a large circle.

In front of everyone, there was a small wooden square table, on which were piled up with a lot of snacks.

For example, some roast lamb, and some dried fruits or something, there are not many types.

After all, this is the early 17th century, not the 21st century, which is very civilized.

So, there can't be any fruit or some other food.

Being able to eat some dried fruits in the desert of this era is a very good hospitality.

Zhang Xiao is not picky about this.

"You mean, the Governor has already reported to the homeland. The Governor greatly appreciates the choice of the Bedouins, and is pleased that you have made the right choice. “

At this moment, Zhang Xiao was talking to Fariyah's father, Omar, the current chief of the Bajir tribe.

In the circle where everyone sits, a dancing girl wearing a looming, very sultry gauze dress is dancing there.

In the corner of the tent, several Arabic musicians played bright music with a few very simple instruments.

The dancer's dancing posture is very sultry, and her every move has a strong sense of charm.

Even Zhang Xiao, who didn't care too much, was attracted to it.

Of course, Zhang Xiao's gaze didn't stay on the dancer's body for too long, but it was removed after a while.

However, this dancer didn't know why, she always approached Zhang Xiao intentionally or unintentionally, dancing back and forth not far from where he was sitting.

Apparently, the dancer was seducing him.

In this regard, Zhang Xiao just smiled in his heart.

He still had important things to talk about, but by the time the meeting was over, he wouldn't mind having a close encounter with the dancer.

There are no strict restrictions on such a thing.

Chief Omar, who was talking to Zhang Xiao, noticed Zhang Xiao's gaze and found that he was a little interested in the dancing girl, so he secretly remembered it.

At the same time, he also noticed that this young general from the Song Empire seemed to be more interested in his daughter Fariyah.

This made Omar suddenly have some thoughts in his mind.

Of course, these are just ideas. Something deeper he hadn't thought about yet.

"The situation in the Cuman region is very precarious at the moment, which we don't want to see. As for the current situation in Cuman, I also heard Aziz talk about it on the way here, so I can be regarded as having some understanding. So, now that you Bedouins have made your choice, the three major tribes are already considered enemies, right? ”

Zhang Xiao used a knife to cut off a piece of roast meat in front of him and put it in his mouth, then looked at Chief Omar and asked seriously.

Maybe it's because of the food in his mouth, but what he said was not very clear.

However, this did not prevent Omar from being able to hear and understand.

Because, behind Zhang Xiao. There was also an Egyptian translator hired from Cairo.

After the translation was finished, Amma nodded: "Yes, there is no peace between the three tribes and us. Now for us Bedouins, there is no way back. As far as the current situation is concerned, there are only two ways out before us: to leave the Cuman immediately and move to other places, or simply to join any of the three tribes. ”

"But you chose our Song Empire."

After Zhang Xiao's translator translated Omar's words, a smile bloomed on his face.

"We don't want to leave Cuman, after all, this is where our ancestors lived. And it is impossible to get them to join the three major tribes. Because the three tribes have a feud with us! “

The Arab attendant beside him handed a handkerchief at Zhang Xiao's signal. After Zhang Xiao took it, he wiped his hands and threw them aside, and then looked at Chief Omar seriously: "I am not interested in some grudges between the tribes, I am here to take over the rights of the Cuman Yiqiē this time." After all, the Cumans dominion. The Ottomans have already been transferred to us. ”

"But I also understand that it is impossible to take over Cuman without experiencing some blood and fire in the current situation. The Tatanirs and Bukuts, as well as the Kopyali, were ambitious. They wanted to become the overlords of the desert themselves after the Ottomans withdrew. So, for us who have the right to rule in Orthodoxy. That's their enemy, you. ”

"So, you Bedouins have chosen to join the Song Empire, but do you know what this means next?"

In the face of Zhang Xiao's questioning, Chief Omar nodded again with a stern and solemn expression.

"Of course it's clear! We have taken refuge in the Song Empire, so between you and the three major tribes, it is equivalent to us choosing you. Then, after the war broke out between the Song Empire and the three major tribes, we were bound to send troops to stand on the side of the Song Empire. ”

The corners of Zhang Xiao's mouth curled: "Not bad!" Now that you have chosen to take sides, you must be held accountable. I can tell you responsibly that Cuman will definitely not be at peace. Not to mention that there will be a war between the three tribes, but after we enter the Cuman, the Cuman will also be a storm, so you must have a preparation in your heart. ”

"Of course, you don't need to worry. I haven't paid attention to the three tribes yet, although they seem to them to be very powerful and invincible, but in my opinion they are simply vulnerable. “

Regarding Zhang Xiao's words, Omar was very noncommittal in his heart.

Although he listened to Aziz's relays about the Kurdish sneak attack, he knew that the combat effectiveness of the Song Empire's army was very strong.

But, after all, that battle was fought by 4,000 against more than 2,000 people.

This kind of battle may not really prove that the army of the Song Empire is so powerful.

Besides, with only 4,000 people, it is a bit of a child's play to confront the three major tribes.

At this moment, Chief Omar even felt that the young general of the Song Empire in front of him was a little too much for granted...... (To be continued......)