Inside the tent, there was silence.
On the vermilion table, there was a tall pile of documents.
From time to time, a gust of wind would pass through the curtains, bringing with it the fragrance of wild grass, flipping a few pages of the books on the top layer.
Outside the window, the weather was sunny, and from time to time, the neighing of warhorses or hump wolves could be heard.
This instead added to the tranquility of the tent.
As Ma tribe's young tribe leader, Ma Yingjie was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, bending over the table and helping his father with the alliance's matters.
Ever since Ma tribe launched a sneak attack and exterminated Fei tribe, the biggest obstacle in the heroes assembly was removed.
In the following Tian Chuan heroes assembly, Ma tribe suppressed Cheng tribe and became the alliance leader. After swearing an oath, Ma tribe's military strength immediately rose to six hundred thousand, their army was at its peak.
After that, Ma tribe fought in all directions, starting from Tian Chuan and marching towards the southwest. Along the way, they looked for beast groups or stubborn local forces to attack, constantly refining their troops and consolidating their battle strength. Because of their successive victories, they absorbed the defeated tribes and grew stronger again, creating high morale.
Now, Ma tribe was near the mirror lake and finally met an opponent of the same level — Song tribe alliance army.
Currently, Ma tribe was constructing the first line of defense.
"Report!" At this time, an investigative Gu Master's voice came from outside the tent.
A glint flashed across Ma Ying Jie's eyes. He knew that if there was a report, it must be something urgent or important. Thus, he put down his work and called out: "Come in."
The travel-worn investigative Gu Master heard the call and was about to step into the tent, but was stopped by the guard: "Do you know the rules? Change your shoes, don't dirty the carpet in the tent. "
The investigative Gu Master quickly apologized and changed his shoes before entering the tent. Seeing Ma Yingjie, he immediately knelt on one knee: "Subordinate greets young tribe leader, I have brought important military information from Yu Tian's side."
After he reported in a concise manner, Ma Yingjie asked him in detail, and after fifteen minutes, he dismissed him.
"Hei tribe defeated Dong Fang tribe and won the first crucial battle." Ma Yingjie's heart was heavy.
The Battle for the Imperial Court had been conducted countless times. At his level, he had already thoroughly understood the rules of the game.
He knew the importance of winning the first battle. After Hei tribe defeats Dong Fang tribe, they would receive a large amount of compensation. These war reparations included many of Dong Fang tribe's newest Gu recipes, as well as a vast amount of war resources. As long as they digested these resources and absorbed the captives, Hei tribe army's battle strength would increase by five times!
"In the history of the Struggle for the Imperial Court, the first battle is the most crucial. Once they won the first battle, they would obtain the basic capital. Losing the first battle would almost always result in elimination. There were very few examples of a comeback. Hei tribe has already obtained the first victory while our Ma tribe is still in a deadlock with Song tribe … "
Fei Cai cautiously came to the entrance of the tent, trying not to make any noise.
The two Gu Masters guarding the entrance glanced at him before shifting their gazes.
Ever since the Fei family was annihilated, the ignorant Fei Cai was chosen by Ma Yingjie and luckily became his personal servant, avoiding the miserable situation of the other clansmen.
His daily job was to place the shoes at the entrance of the tent.
Ma Yingjie had a clean nature, every time a guest entered his tent, they would have to change their shoes to avoid dirtying his luxurious carpet.
After every guest's shoes were worn, Fei Cai was in charge of washing them before placing them on the ground.
But this time, it was different from the past.
Fei Cai held the shoes worn by the investigative Gu Master in his hand and hesitated for a moment before stuffing the other pair of shoes into his pocket.
No one noticed his small action. Fei Cai left without any danger, and after passing over ten tents, he arrived at the side of the pond.
He squatted beside the pond and started to wash the shoes that had been worn by someone. He was so focused that he did not even notice someone coming from behind him.
"Hey, big idiot, why are you so serious about washing shoes!" A small hand suddenly slapped Fei Cai's shoulder.
Fei Cai jumped in fright. He turned around and saw a little girl. She looked like she was carved out of jade. Her eyes were bright and sparkling. It was Zhao Lianyun.
Ever since Zhao Lian Yun used the three words "tiger, wolf, and sheep" to persuade the Zhao Clan Leader, the Zhao Clan migrated for a long distance. After a few twists and turns, they arrived at the Ma Clan's camp without any mishaps and were personally welcomed by the Ma Clan Leader.
Zhao tribe successfully merged into Ma tribe army, and received the attention and warm hospitality of Ma tribe's higher-ups.
"Oh, it's you, Lady Xiao Yun." Fei Cai saw Zhao Lianyun and immediately revealed a silly smile. His father's death caused him to sink into endless sorrow. By chance, he became Ma Yingjie's personal servant, and was also ostracized by the Old Slave's servants, and had no friends.
After Zhao Lianyun made fun of him several times, he became his only friend. Thus, when he saw this little girl, he was extremely happy.
"Lady Xiao Yun, I have something to give you." Fei Cai lowered his voice, and moved his head close to Zhao Lianyun's ear.
Zhao Lianyun pushed his head away, and shouted unhappily: "Hey, you damn big head, don't get so close, don't you know the difference between men and women?"
Fei Cai was pushed away by her, and almost fell into the water, but he didn't care, and secretly opened his shirt, revealing the shoes he brought out, and said as if he was asking for praise: "Look, what is this?"
Zhao Lianyun looked at it with disdain: "So it's a pair of smelly shoes, one look and you can tell it's been worn. Damn big head, you're so stupid, you actually gave me such a gift. I can't wear it, and I won't wear this pair of smelly shoes! "
Fei Cai said: "Lady Xiao Yun, didn't you say a few days ago that you lacked Yuan stone flowers? This pair of shoes is exquisitely made, we can secretly sell it to the black market, and exchange it for some Yuan stone flowers. "
Zhao Lianyun raised his eyebrows, and looked at Fei Cai in a new light: "Good, big idiot, you actually thought of abusing your authority, and reselling public property? Good, I didn't know you had such a trick up your sleeve. But how much can this pair of shoes be sold for? My daily allowance is more than ten times the price of this pair of shoes. You're so considerate, hmm, you should sell it, your clothes are tattered, you should change them. "
Fei Cai rubbed his nose, and shook his head: "No need, my clothes can still be worn. Actually, I didn't think of it. Those Old Slave servants all do this, there are a lot of shoes anyway, and Gu Masters often wear them out. Lord Young Tribe Leader is also very clean, and every once in a while, he would get someone to change these shoes for a new batch. "
Zhao Lianyun nodded.
Snakes have their ways, and rats have their ways. Servants have lowly status, but they also have their own way of survival.
Especially people like Fei Cai, although he was a slave and lost his freedom, he was close to Ma Yingjie, and was usually the first to receive information about Ma tribe's higher-ups.
Zhao tribe had now joined Ma tribe army, and Zhao Lianyun intentionally got close to Fei Cai, he actually had the intention of gathering information.
Right at this time, a commotion was heard.
"Where is Fei Cai? Come out quickly! "
"Fei Cai, you've caused a huge disaster, you actually dared to steal young tribe leader's shoes."
"Young tribe leader wanted to walk out of the tent, but found that he didn't have his own shoes. Fei Cai, you are simply too daring, your crime is unforgivable! "
A group of Old Slave shouted, and rushed in from the entrance, searching for traces of Fei Cai in the crowd.
Fei Cai's face suddenly turned pale: "Oh no, I was discovered. Miss Xiao Yun, quickly leave, this matter has nothing to do with you, I can't drag you down. I'll go and beg for forgiveness from young tribe leader now. "
"Beg for forgiveness my ass!" Zhao Lianyun growled, his expression extremely ugly: "You idiot, you still don't know that you've been schemed against! Quickly run with me. "
"Ah?" Fei Cai was confused, but was pulled by Zhao Lianyun, and ran into the alleyway.
"Damn it, the intersection here is also blocked." Zhao Lianyun relied on his familiarity with the terrain, and continuously brought Fei Cai, and in the end found that there were four entrances, and three small backdoors were all blocked.
"Miss Xiao Yun, quickly leave, if you don't leave now, it'll be too late!" Fei Cai was dizzy from being led by Zhao Lianyun, and had long lost his sense of direction. His tone was anxious, as he was unwilling to implicate Zhao Lianyun, his only friend.
Zhao Lianyun angrily stomped his feet, and continuously roared in his heart: "Do you think it's easy for me to find a spy!? In this day and age, where could one find a fool like Fei Cai? Those Old Slave were all as slippery as a rat, asking for money when I asked them to give me some information, and what they said was half true and half false, and half false and half true. Hmph! They were jealous of Fei Cai, this newcomer, and wanted to get rid of him. As expected, wherever there are people, there will be jianghu, and there will be schemes. No way! I can't take this lying down, if you dare to touch my people, you're courting death! "
Zhao Lianyun's expression was gloomy, and he racked his brains, while the voices of the Old Slave came to his ears.
"So there's nothing, we've searched the pool, there's nothing!"
"Could it be that he's already left?"
"How is that possible, our people have been watching, and they definitely saw that brat come in."
"We haven't searched there yet, let's go."
Hearing the footsteps of the Old Slave, Zhao Lianyun suddenly thought of an idea.
"Big fool, the heavens have not forsaken you. Fortunately, I just came back from the market and bought a piece of silk." Zhao Lianyun said, and took out a piece of fine and smooth silk from his arms.
This silk, she originally wanted to use it to make clothes.
"Big fool, as long as you listen to my arrangements, according to what I say, this time it may be a good thing for you!" Zhao Lianyun stuffed the silk into Fei Cai's hands.
"Ah?" Fei Cai looked confused.
Zhao Lianyun quickly moved her lips, and told Fei Cai her arrangements.
After a dozen breaths, Fei Cai took the initiative to walk out, and was discovered by the Old Slave.
They were overjoyed, and surrounded him, but Fei Cai clenched his fists, and as if he had gone crazy, he knocked several Old Slave to the ground.
"Rebellious, rebellious, this dog actually dares to hit us old seniors!"
"Fei Cai, you've made a big mistake, the Young Master is looking for you, and we're here to catch you, but you actually dare to resist!"
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