The court of Dadan.

After Zhao Ning returned to the Dadan royal court with Prince Dadan, Tianyuan Khan changed his previous arrogant and rude attitude and became extremely respectful of him.

As Prince Dadan said, Dadan Khan gave the order to mobilize troops and horses at the first time. Because the matter is urgent, the royal court envoys who go to various tribes to convey orders are all in the Yuan Shen Realm.

The Dadan Royal Court already had 60,000 standing troops, and according to the introduction of the Prince of Dadan, Zhao Ning learned that in an emergency, within 15 days, there would be 100,000 soldiers from various tribes to gather at the Dadan Royal Court.

This includes the tribal army of Batu, the evil king of Huns.

These are the core combat forces of the Dadan Division.

As for the soldiers and horses that can be mobilized from various small and medium-sized tribes after this, there are quite a few, about 100,000. But because these small tribes are far apart and scattered, it takes longer to assemble.

After arranging the plan to mobilize troops and horses, Dadan Khan sent people to carry out a large amount of property at the second time to compensate for the losses of Zhao Ning's 1,000 subordinates who died in battle.

The boxes full of belongings were piled up in the shape of a small mountain, not only ordinary gold and silver treasures, but also many cultivation resources. The several large boxes placed at the front are filled with cherished resources, and the grades are generally above the third grade.

For example, the elixir that assists in breaking through the Yuan Shen Realm.

Zhao Ning estimated the value of these belongings, not to mention the loss of a thousand light horses, even the loss of five thousand light horses is enough to make up for it. This is still counting Zhao Xun and other Yuan Shen Realm masters.

It can be seen from this that Tian Yuan Khan moved out these things, not only on the matter, but also for apologizing for his previous behavior, and befriending and even bribing Zhao Ning.

This Zhao Ning can also understand that in the face of the sudden attack of the Khitan and Tianyuan departments, although the Dadan royal court reacted in time, the war preparations were definitely not as adequate as the other party, and they could not deal with the situation alone.

At this time, Dadan Khan had to rely on the Yanmen army.

Then it is very necessary to try to eliminate the estrangement between them in Zhao Ning's heart.

"It's just a small courtesy, not a tribute, and I hope General Zhao will smile. We were rude to General Zhao before, if it weren't for General Zhao's righteousness, the Dadan Department would be in danger!"

"General Zhao has a great favor to the Dadan Ministry, and in the future, he will enjoy a respectful status second only to the crown prince in the Dadan Ministry, no matter who he is, when he sees General Zhao, he must make a big salute!"

Apologetic and not without a flattering expression, the Tianyuan Khan stood up from his throne, his huge size like a mountain of flesh, creating a large shadow in the big tent.

"General Zhao is a young hero, I heard that he has not married a wife yet, if General Zhao does not dislike it, the beauty of my Dadan Department, General Zhao can choose at will. ”

He came to Zhao Ning in person, patted Zhao Ning on the shoulder, let out a thunderous deafening laughter, and pretended to be cordial:

"Even if it is the princess of the royal court, if General Zhao takes a fancy to it, just let them serve, Ben Khan promises, they will be happy!"

As he spoke, he also looked at the young princess sitting beside him.

There are many daughters of Dadan Khan, but if you want to talk about being young and beautiful, you can count the Tana in front of you, who has greeted Zhao Ning before.

At this moment, Tana was looking at Zhao Ning's side face without blinking, and in her big watery eyes, there were both curiosity, worship, and apology, completely looking at the hero's appearance.

Hearing Dadan Khan's words, Tana was suddenly ashamed, and glared at her father who didn't choose to speak, but she didn't show any stage fright, but kept peeking at Zhao Ning.

Dadan Khan's attitude did not surprise Zhao Ning.

After Prince Dadan was angry and afraid, almost a handful of snot and tears, he told the experience of the night before, from the shaking beard of Dadan Khan, Zhao Ning knew that his goal had been completely achieved.

This can't say how stupid Dadan Khan is, although he was indeed fooled by Zhao Ning.

In the case that there were already merchants reporting that the Khitan Ministry was preparing for war, and there was an attack and killing incident on the eve of the previous year, it was self-evident whether he believed that war was about to break out, or whether he felt that all this was Zhao Ning's conspiracy.

To get to the bottom of it, this Dadan Khan is not a wise hero, otherwise, the Dadan Ministry in the previous life would not have died in his hands.

"The Khan's pension to the fallen soldiers was accepted by the last general. Of course, Zhao Ning has no reason to refuse benefits, "As for the beauty, it is exempt." Next, the Dadan Department can seriously prepare for the war, and the last general will also return to Yanmen Pass. ”

When Tana heard this, she lowered her head in disappointment, bit her lip, her eyes flashed, as if she was still a little indignant, probably thinking that Zhao Ning, a beauty like her, didn't catch it, and was too stupid.

However, she was quickly relieved, perhaps because she thought that Zhao Ning had just died a thousand subordinates, and she was not in the mood.

Dadan Khan's face changed, and he hurriedly said: "Why does the general want to go back to Yanmen Pass?"

"Why can't the last general go back to Yanmen Pass?" Zhao Ning asked rhetorically.

Dadan Khan consciously lost his words and laughed dryly, but the huge pressure of the war still made him lower his posture and said: "Ben Khan thinks that the Yanmen army will help the Dadan Army. ”

Zhao Ning glanced at him and said indifferently: "This is the war of the Dadan Army, not the Yanmen Army." ”

Dadan Khan was stunned for a moment, and the Prince of Dadan on the side was obviously anxious, and interjected and asked: "But General Zhao came to the royal court, isn't it just to let us prepare for war and prevent the Khitan Ministry and Tianyuan Department from succeeding in their plans?"

Zhao Ning didn't look at him, and said lightly:

"My purpose has been achieved. You've already started to prepare for war. As far as our Yanmen army is concerned, we do not necessarily need to intervene in the war between the grassland tribes. It's good for us that you weaken each other. ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of Dadan Khan and Prince Dadan changed.

That's true.

The Khitan Department and the Tianyuan Department joined forces, and if the Dadan Department did not prepare for the war in advance and was caught off guard, it would definitely be over.

In this case, the four major tribes of the grassland have become three, and the Khitan and Tianyuan tribes have grown at the same time and are stronger, which is naturally not what the Yanmen Army and Daqi want to see.

But since the Dadan Department has begun to prepare for the war, it can fight with the Khitan Department and the Tianyuan Department, and they have the qualifications to consume each other.

At this time, watching the fire from across the shore and then responding according to the situation is indeed the best choice for the Yanmen Army.

Daqi's national policy towards the grassland has always been based on the premise of avoiding the emergence of the only strong one, and the grassland tribes weaken each other, which is in line with the meaning of Daqi.

"General Zhao, you and I live and die together, at this time, how can you abandon us?" said Prince Dadan almost pleadingly.

Even if he is confident that the Dadan Department is very strong and has a chance to defeat the joint efforts of the Khitan Department and the Tianyuan Ministry, such a war will inevitably make the Dadan Department pay a great price, and it will be very weak after the war, which is too unfavorable for the Tianyuan Ministry.

Zhao Ning waved his hand and signaled Prince Dadan not to make noise, he was no longer interested in continuing to talk to them, and arched his hand casually: "The last general is tired and wants to rest, so I will leave first." ”

said that, he didn't give the two of them a chance to stay at all, and turned around and left directly. Before leaving, he waved his hand to his entourage and asked them to take out all the gifts given by Dadan Khan.

Zhao Ning's subordinates have all been lost in Xiaoye on the surface, so these retinues of his were sent to him by Prince Dadan after returning to the Dadan royal court this time.

Zhao Ning, who was busy with the Dadan Ministry, didn't want to help, but the rich money given by the Dadan Khan was not spared, and this attitude made both the Dadan Khan and the Prince of Dadan very uncomfortable.

But neither Dadan Khan nor Prince Dadan could offend Zhao Ning at such a time, so even if he felt uncomfortable in his heart, he didn't know if he could pinch his nose and admit it.

After Zhao Ning left, Dadan Khan returned to the throne, although his cultivation was good, but his posture was too exaggerated, and he didn't feel comfortable standing for a while.

"Great Khan, if the Yanmen army does not send troops to help, we will win this war...... But it's not easy!" Prince Dadan said with a bitter face, "This Zhao Ning is also too arrogant, and he doesn't even give face to Da Khan at all." ”

He is naturally as conceited as the Dadan Khan, thinking that the Dadan Department has a long history, profound heritage, and many strong people, and he looks down on the Khitan and Tianyuan in his heart;

But he will not be arrogant enough to think that the Dadan tribe can fight the two major tribes together.

If the Dadan tribe really had this strength, it would have annexed other tribes and unified the grasslands long ago.

Dadan Khan sighed, "We have caused him to lose a thousand parts, even if there is money to make up for it, but after all, people are alive and property is dead, and he should ...... if he has resentment in his heart"

Hearing this, Prince Dadan suddenly thought of something, "By the way, in Zhao Ning's ministry, there are many of his clansmen, and he also calls a master fourth uncle......

"Before, there was a woman in his team who looked like a city, looking at the attitude of other people towards her, it seemed to be very unusual, but she was not surnamed Zhao, could it be ......?"

"Could it be that it's his ......" Dadan Khan suddenly realized, "This makes sense, dead relatives and friends, no confidantes, no wonder the attitude is so bad." ”

There was a moment of silence in the tent.

In the middle of the sound, Prince Dadan said tentatively: "Great Khan, should we give Zhao Ning more money?

"He was sent by the Yanmen Army, and he is the future Zhenguo Duke of Daqi, if he has prejudices against us and returns to the Yanmen Army and says that we are not good, I am afraid that it will cause endless harm......"

Dadan Khan gave the prince a deep look. Hearing this, where else could he not know that the other party's arrogant words about slandering Zhao Ning just now were casually said to appease his anger, not from the bottom of his heart at all.

As the future Khan of the Dadan Ministry, no matter what happens in this battle, the crown prince will definitely not want to be the first person in the future military of Daqi.

"This time, a thousand Yanmen troops died because of us, we not only have to apologize to Zhao Ning, but also to the Yanmen army, and even more, we have to apologize to the Emperor of Great Qi......"

Dadan Khan thought about it, but decided to give in and continue to lower his posture, "Double Zhao Ning's belongings, and at the same time send someone to Yanmen Pass with generous gifts, and Ben Khan will also write to the Son of Heaven ......"

Prince Dadan couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw that Dadan Khan was so knowledgeable, "The Great Khan is wise!"

There was silence again.

Suddenly, Dadan Khan looked up at Tana, who was thinking about her own thoughts, "Tana, you will bring the additional gifts to Zhao Ning's tent later, and ...... tonight Just stay with him!"