Early the next morning, not long after Song Qingshu returned to his residence, a messenger came to inform him that the Khan wanted to see him.
His heart skipped a beat. Temujin's last few meetings had left a deep impression on him. Temujin's oppressive aura was too strong, and he always felt that he was a great threat to him. Add to that the fact that there were several other top-level masters in the palace, and Temujin felt unsure every time he went to the palace.
But no matter how afraid he was, he still had to go. This time, the guard did not lead him to the palace, but to the outskirts of the city.
Song QingShu suspected that this was a trap set up by someone and that there might be an ambush ahead of them. However, it did not take long before he was led to a gigantic tent. Only then did he realize that the Mongolians were more used to living in tents. It was also because they had conquered too much territory over the years, and there were too many people under their jurisdiction. Due to the needs of government affairs, they had to build cities like the Han people in Helin.
When he arrived at the King's tent, other people also came one after another. Many of them were old acquaintances that he had seen a few times before. Temujin was talking to a middle-aged man in the tent. Other than a patch of bangs the size of a child's palm in the middle of the man's head, the rest of his hair was shaved, and he had a pair of braids on the back of his head.
"Oh, it's a double ponytail. Gentlemen on the internet loved this hairstyle in my previous life …" Song Qingshu guessed.
"Don't worry, Great Khan. I will definitely find the Gaochang Labyrinth." The middle-aged man patted his chest, full of energy.
This guy is Wochen? How did he have a daughter as beautiful as Princess Yalun when he looks so shabby? Could he be the Old Wang from next door?
"I had originally said that I would grant you and Huazheng a marriage, but who knew that she would make such a fuss. Sigh, it must have been hard on you." Temujin's tone was somewhat apologetic.
"What are you talking about, Great Khan? Besides, what the Princess said is not without reason. Now that the Mongolians are conquering the world, we need money everywhere. If we can find the Gaochang treasure, we can share the burden of the country and marry the Princess legitimately. Naturally, I would be happy to do so," Wochen replied.
Temujin nodded. "In that case, I will allow you to keep thirty percent of the Gaochang treasure."
"Thank you, great khan!" If his previous words were a bit pompous, then right now, Wu Chen was smiling from the bottom of his heart. This was a country's treasury. Even 30% was an astronomical figure.
Song Qingshu curled his lips. You can laugh now, but when you see what these treasures are, you won't even have time to cry.
"But the journey is long, and there may be hidden dangers in the desert." Temujin paused for a moment, then said, "Borchu, you will lead a thousand Qie Xue and escort Wochen. If he loses even a hair on the way, I will hold you responsible."
"Don't worry, Great Khan!" Another Mongolian man said with a clear voice.
Song Qingshu had been chatting with Zhao Min these past few days, and he had a general understanding of the structure of the Qie Xue army. Naya was the nominal commander of the Qie Xue army, and he was directly in charge of the Qie Xue Imperial Guards and Quiver Warriors. These were the elites of the elites. The Eight Divine Archers of the Ruyang Palace had used their amazing archery skills to defeat countless masters in the Central Plains, and each of the Quiver Warriors had the strength of the Eight Divine Archers. The Ruyang Palace only had eight of them, but there were over a thousand Quiver Warriors!
The Imperial Guards, on the other hand, were made up of masters from all over the world. A single Quiver Warrior could only be considered a second-rate master in the jianghu, but they were experts in teamwork. If surrounded by them, as long as the terrain was suitable, they could even kill a grandmaster.
In addition, the Qie Xue army had four generals: Muqali, Borchu, Borchu, and Tchila 'un, who were in charge of the first to fourth Qie Xue. Sanjiu Chinese Network
Among them, Muqali and Borchu were two of the first four to be granted the title of Ten Thousand Households. Their statuses were respected, and they usually had their own fiefdoms to take care of, so they were only in name in the Qie Xue army. Temujin's bodyguards mainly relied on Naya, Borchu, and Tchila 'un.
Borchu and Borchu's names sounded like brothers, but in reality, they were not related by blood. Borchu was Temujin's childhood friend, a sworn brother who had fought alongside him from the very beginning, and had saved Temujin's life several times. His status was respected, and his military exploits were so great that Temujin was later given the title of Great Meritorious Minister, and he was one of the Four Great Thousand Households.
Borchu was later adopted by Temujin's mother on the battlefield. In terms of military exploits and status, he was much lower than Borchu. Borchu was a general, while Borchu could only be considered a captain of the guards.
Song Qingshu was recalling Zhao Min's comments when he suddenly saw the white-robed old man Wusun step forward and say, "Great Khan, I will go with you."
"What are you going to do?" Temujin was surprised.
"The location of the legendary Gaochang treasure trove is very close to the Bongmaati tribe," Wusun replied. "I have some friendship with the people of the Bongmaati tribe, so I can ask them to provide me with a guide. Finding the treasure will be much easier."
Seeing Wusun's serious face, as if he was a respectable old man, Song Qingshu almost laughed out loud. If he had not eavesdropped on the conversation between him and Hua Zheng, he might have believed this nonsense. Others might not know, but Song Qingshu himself did not know that Wusun was not going to find a guide, but to ask for the thirty beauties that Hua Zheng had promised him.
Wusun's face was pale, and his eyes showed signs of exhaustion. It was obvious that his last battle with Xiao Luo had taken a great toll on him, but this did not dispel his desire to pursue the beauties.
"The Bongmaati tribe is one of Hua Zheng's fiefs …" Temujin thought for a moment, then seemed to have thought of something. "Oh well, it's good to have you go with me. Even if something unexpected happens, you will be able to deal with it. However, you are good at psychic manipulation and not good at close combat … Well, how about this, you can come with us to the Shuiyue clan."
Song Qingshu paused for a moment, then stepped forward and replied, "Yes!" He did not understand why he was chosen. After all, the Shuiyue clan had just made such a big mistake. Theoretically speaking, it should have been abandoned.
"Very well, today you all go back and prepare yourselves. We will depart early tomorrow morning." Temujin slapped his knee and made the decision.
"Yes!" They all left the tent. Bor pulled Wusun aside and whispered to him. Song Qingshu's ears immediately perked up.
"I've heard that the Bongmaati tribe is full of beauties. This is a good opportunity to see for myself," Bor laughed.
Wusun immediately became anxious. "That is Princess Hua Zheng's fief, don't you dare mess around." What a joke, all the beauties in the tribe were his property. How could he allow others to touch them?
"As long as I don't force myself on them, it's fine. Even if you and I are both willing, the princess can't interfere." Bor said as he rubbed his hands. "I heard that there is a girl called Ah Man in that tribe. She is the most beautiful flower in the plains for hundreds of miles."
"En, it seems that her mother, Ya Li Xian, was also a famous beauty in the plains. Even the khan had some thoughts about her, but for some unknown reason, nothing happened."
Ah Man? Ya Li Xian? Hearing the female leads of "The White Horse Neighing in the West Wind", Song Qingshu could not help but ask, "I heard that they are not from the Tieyan tribe, how did they become the Bongmaati tribe?"
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