"Khan, just bear with it for a little longer. Let's see if they'll agree to it or not. If they insist on five hundred thousand warhorses, then it won't be too late for us to discuss it again. "
The Blackwater Shaman said.
"For the sake of the high priest, I will endure it for now, but this will definitely be the last time!"
Ishbara Khagan was furious, but he had no choice but to endure.
"Hmm. Let's wait until we send out the emissaries. If they really refuse to let go, it won't be too late for the Khan to take other actions then."
The Blackwater Shaman nodded.
Ishbara Khagan snorted angrily, but said nothing more.
"Also, I have another matter that I hope the Khan can help me achieve."
The Blackwater Shaman continued.
"Oh? What is it? "
Ishbara Khagan was somewhat surprised. He originally thought that the Blackwater Shaman had appeared here because of the matter regarding the Fourth Prince, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
"In the City of Steel of Wushang, the youth who captured the Fourth Prince, I want to meet him … When the Khagan sends out the emissary, I hope that one of my attendants can accompany him."
The Blackwater Shaman's voice was faintly discernible and seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Ishbara Khagan's body shook, and he seemed to suddenly understand something. Looking at the Blackwater Shaman in front of him, he could not help but reveal an expression of shock.
…
"Ouch ouch ouch, it hurts!"
In the City of Steel's underground prison, Hulayeg's cries could be heard over the entire prison. He lay on the ground, naked. The flesh on his plump back was lacerated, and there were even some places where his bones could be faintly seen. It was a ghastly sight.
"Hulayeg, I wronged you this time. I didn't expect them to beat you up like this. Don't worry, if I can go back one day, I will definitely return your property to you. "
The Turkic Fourth Prince sat next to Hulayeg, his eyes brimming with regret as he gazed at the numerous scars on Hulayeg's body.
"Your Highness, there's no need to blame yourself. It's my honor to serve Your Highness. I don't believe that those bastards from Steel City would go back on their word and really kill me. Your Highness, be at ease. Even if I have to put my life on the line, I will definitely save you. "
Hulayeg clenched his teeth, but he only managed to say a few words before the wound on his back stirred, and he couldn't help but gasp in pain.
At the sight of this, the Fourth Prince felt even more guilty.
"Wang Chong, you bastards! You treacherous bastards! I won't let you off! Fourth Prince! If you dare to touch a hair on his head, I, Hulayeg, will not let you off even if I become a ghost! "
Hulayeg yelled at the top of his lungs as he cursed outside the cell.
"Hulayeg, don't be like this. They really will kill you."
The Fourth Prince was touched, but he could not bear it.
"Look at your injuries. You really can't take any more torture. If they come looking for you later, just bear with it, bow your head and admit you were wrong. If you can leave this place, then go find my father and ask him to save me. Wouldn't that be better than both of us dying here? "
The Fourth Prince had no idea that at this moment, a group of people outside the cell were inwardly laughing at him.
"But the Khagan won't believe me."
Hulayeg laboriously said.
"It's fine. Take this of mine, and he'll believe you."
The Fourth Prince hesitated for a moment, clenched his teeth, and finally pulled off a black token carved from bone around three to four inches from his waist.
"This is my prince's token. As long as you take this token to see my father, he will definitely believe you."
"This … Your Highness, be at ease. If I have a chance to leave this place, I will definitely save you. I, Hulayeg, am a man of my word. Even if I die, I will ensure Your Highness's safety."
Hulayeg seemed to struggle with himself for some time before he clenched his teeth and took the bone token from the Turkic Fourth Prince's hand.
Clangclangclang!
At this moment, the clanging of metal against metal came from outside the cell.
"Hulayeg, you fat Turkic pig who doesn't know what's good for you. Marquis was kind enough to let you go, but you just had to get involved with the Fourth Prince. I'll give you one more chance. If you continue to speak rudely in front of Marquis, you can die here with the Fourth Prince! "
An icy voice came from outside the cell. The door opened, and several fully-armored soldiers of the City of Steel strode in. After glancing at Hulayeg, they immediately picked up the pig-like Hulayeg and left, leaving the cell with the door slamming shut behind them.
"Hulayeg, don't worry about me. Hurry up and admit your wrongs. Protecting yourself is more important. Don't oppose them anymore …"
In the distance, one could still hear the Turkic Fourth Prince's worried voice as he leaned against the cell door.
"Hahaha …"
"Hulayeg, you're really something. I think that the Fourth Prince's tears are about to fall."
"Don't worry about me. Hurry up and admit your wrongs. Hahaha … did any of you see how the Fourth Prince looked when he said those words?"
"Hulayeg, you bastard! If the Fourth Prince knew the truth, he'd skin you alive and eat you alive."
… …
Once they were out of the Fourth Prince's prison, they finally couldn't help but roar with laughter. Hulayeg had long ago become very familiar with all the guards in this prison, so they had no qualms about joking around.
"Haha, what's there to be afraid of? A petty man is not a gentleman, and a great man is not venomous. Isn't that what you Han of the Central Plains say? As long as I can take back my property, what does this minor matter matter? And once the Fourth Prince returns, I'll rise to glory and invite everyone to drink. What does today's matter matter then? "
Hulayeg took a silk robe from a guard and put it on, an unconcerned look on his face.
"Hulayeg, you truly are a shameless scoundrel."
The guards jeered.
"Thank you for your praise."
Hulayeg chuckled.
"That's right, where's Marquis?"
"Still in the Chuyun Hall. Are you going to see Marquis?"
A guard chuckled and patted Hulayeg on the shoulder.
"There's no need. Just help me pass this letter to Marquis."
Hulayeg gave a mysterious smile as he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it over. Under the flabbergasted gazes of the guards, Hulayeg walked out of the prison alone. He did not return to his residence as usual, nor did he go to Wang Chong's residence. Instead, he made a detour and found a plum blossom tree that had been transplanted here. Mounting a high-quality Turkic warhorse, he quickly passed through the city gate and galloped away.
"Marquis, Hulayeg just rode a horse and suddenly left the City of Steel!"
Not long after he left, a scout rushed into Wang Chong's residence. The City of Steel was still not completely open to the public, and anyone entering or leaving was strictly inspected.
"Oh?"
Wang Chong was seated in front of a red sandalwood table. When he heard these words, he raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Reporting! Before leaving, Hulayeg left behind a letter that he had Lord Marquis deliver. "
A few moments later, another guard of the City of Steel strode in.
Wang Chong was at first taken aback, but he quickly understood.
"Bring it here!"
Wang Chong waved his hand and opened Hulayeg's letter. With just a glance, Wang Chong immediately smiled, a look of anticipation on his face.
"I understand. You can leave. There's no need for you to concern yourselves with this matter in the future. "
"Yes, Marquis."
The two of them quickly responded and left the room.
"Hulayeg, I'll be depending on your performance now."
Wang Chong glanced out the window, a smirk on his lips. But in the blink of an eye, the smile faded, and Wang Chong quickly took the next report. This time, however, it did not concern Talas, but Qixi.
… …
Gallop!
A warhorse galloped across the vast Turkic steppe, stirring up a cloud of dust. A slightly plump figure rode out from Wushang and toward the northwest. After an unknown period of time, a huge mountain range finally appeared in front of Zhang Xuan. It was as if black clouds were looming over a city, towering into the clouds.
"I've finally arrived!"
The sight of Mount Sanmi and the hundreds of elite Turkic cavalry and wolf packs on the mountain caused a delighted smile to appear on Hulayeg's face. Whether he could rise again and reforge his glory would depend on his performance.
"Hahaha, the Khagan's tent, I'm coming!"
Hulayeg's eyes shone as he urged his horse to gallop toward the summit.
"Who goes there? Stop! "
"Don't attack! It's one of us! I have news of the Khagan's Fourth Prince! I have a way to save the Fourth Prince! Let me in! "
Hulayeg yelled as he passed through Mount Sanmi and into the tent of the Western Turkic Khagan Ishbara.
… …
"Ha!"
"Ha!"
… …
Time slowly passed, and everything proceeded according to Wang Chong's plans. Within the City of Steel, the sounds of soldiers drilling and the clopping of hooves could be heard. On the training ground of the First Light of Dawn, the five thousand Wushang Cavalry were changing formation after formation, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing. They were extremely practiced, and their killing intent soared into the heavens, inspiring awe and fear in those who saw them.
"Not bad, it's about ready!"
Wang Chong nodded in satisfaction as he looked through the window. At the start, when the Wushang cavalry had entered the City of Steel, everyone had curiously gathered around the training ground to watch, but now that there was no one around the training ground, no one dared to approach.
The Wushang cavalry were getting stronger and stronger, and they were getting more and more like that invincible force that reigned supreme in the world.
"Bring me my battle armor! In addition, have the soldiers prepare to move out! "
Wang Chong suddenly said.
"Yes! Marquis! "
A guard quickly responded and left.
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