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Chapter 779 Nailed
They sold 500 sheep as soon as they left the house. Although it wasn't a lot, it was a good start.

When the news spread, all the Blood Moon people beamed with joy, and they were even more eager to greet the Cloudfall soldiers who were leaving the camp.

As for General Li and his party, Blood Moon Eagle Soar was always ready to grant their requests.

He even took them on a careful tour of the entire market.

He even went to wander around the women's quarters.

General Li was already completely bewildered by the deception.

Upon seeing the Blood Moon women, whose appearance was so different from that of the Cloud Cutter people, their eyes lit up and they almost couldn't move.

Before I knew it, I had bought dozens of batches of goods.

Such a generous gesture quickly attracted a squad leader from the Blood Moon Caravan.

He thumped his chest, signaling to Blood Moon Eagle to translate.

"When doing business, harmony brings wealth, and knowing influential people also brings wealth."

"General Li was magnanimous from the first meeting, so our caravan should not be stingy either."

"Someone come here!" he said, waving his hand to signal someone to select a batch of goods.

"These woolen goods aren't worth much, but they're good for keeping the brothers warm in the dead of winter. I'll give them to the generals as a small gift."

"I hope we can get along well in the future and share resources with each other."

Humph.

"Give it away?" Huo Qing, who had been sitting aloof and silent, suddenly became anxious.

"You think you can bribe me with a mere fur coat... You barbarians of the grasslands, do you think I can't afford it or what?"

After saying that, he reached for his silver notes.

Blood Moon Eagle quickly waved his hand.

"General Li, we didn't mean that. We just wanted to make friends with you. Having more friends means having more options."

"General, what about the Crown Prince..." Lu Ming quickly whispered a few words in Huo Qing's ear.

No one knows what he said, but Huo Qing's expression changed, and he hummed twice before falling silent.

Lu Ming breathed a sigh of relief, first instructing his men to accept the goods, before turning to look at Blood Moon Eagle with a smile.

"Eagle Guardian is right, having more friends means having more options. With more friends, the road is easier to travel."

"Our general said that from now on, your caravan is our friend. We will definitely lend a helping hand if needed in the future."

Blood Moon Eagle quickly translated, and the squad leader was overjoyed.

For a moment, the atmosphere between the two sides became even more harmonious.

After strolling around until it was getting late, Huo Qingcai reluctantly bid farewell and returned to camp after being gently urged by Lu Ming.

As he approached the camp gate, Huo Qing repeatedly turned back.

"Who says the grasslands are barren and sparsely populated?"

"That's utter nonsense. Isn't this quite fun...?"

cough.

Lu Ming coughed and waved to Blood Moon Eagle, his eyes involuntarily turning towards the direction of the Blood Moon Women.

"That eagle guard..."

“My general said that once the caravan arrives at Xingji City, it will be my general’s territory.”

"Remember to come visit us when the time comes!"

After saying that, he involuntarily looked in the direction of the Blood Moon Women.

Blood Moon Eagle immediately understood, and his smile became even brighter.

"Definitely. We will definitely prepare generous gifts and visit you then."

"I wonder where your residence is located?" he asked.

“Our General’s Mansion,” Lu Ming was about to answer, “is located on White Tiger Street…”

Humph.

Suddenly, a cold snort came from somewhere, abruptly interrupting his words.

Then, a squeak sounded.

The gates of the Yan Hui camp were slammed shut, cutting off any conversation between the two sides.

The team leader immediately led his team away.

After walking for a while, he sighed regretfully.

"White Tiger Street, it seems that General Li's mansion must have some status."

Unfortunately, the exact name of the prefecture was not obtained.

"Don't worry." Blood Moon Eagle smiled and glanced back. "White Tiger Street is vast, but if you want to find it, you can still find it."

“That’s true.” The squad leader nodded. “It’s just that this playboy doesn’t seem like someone who can be trusted.”

"It doesn't matter. We don't really want to treat him as a friend. We're just using him as a stepping stone."

……

It was nearly midnight in the blink of an eye.

The market outside Feima Slope had just closed up shop, but the Yan Hui Legion's encampment was even more bustling.

Not only was it bustling with people everywhere, but you could also smell the aroma of wine and meat from time to time.

huh~
Suddenly, a firework shot into the sky.

Snapped!
It exploded brilliantly high in the sky, bursting into a dazzling burst of sparks.

In an instant, the entire grassland night sky became exceptionally beautiful.

"It's Chinese New Year!" someone shouted. "Happy New Year!" "Happy New Year!" the soldiers in the garrison echoed back with their blessings.

clap clap.

Several more fireworks went off.

The noise and fireworks seemed to herald the start of the Spring Festival.

In an instant, beautiful fireworks rose from the encampments of various Goose Return Legion units eastward from Feima Slope.

From a distance, they look like rows of bright streetlights, leading towards that distant and prosperous East.

"Is this the fireworks of Yun Chui?"

Someone murmured to themselves beside the Blood Moon Eagle, "So beautiful."

“Yes.” The others nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with admiration. “No wonder they say Yun Chui is a vast and resource-rich land.”

Putting aside everything else, the fireworks alone are enough to illustrate this point.

"That's right, our grasslands really can't compare."

Blood Moon Eagle glanced at the guards with a complicated expression.

There are actually fireworks on the grasslands, such as the Cloud Piercing Arrow used to transmit messages or alarms.

In addition, some caravans traveling the east-west route would bring fireworks from Unchui.

But the Cloud Piercing Arrow cannot be fired casually, or people will die.

As for the fireworks that came from afar, they were few in number and extremely expensive.

It is rare to see them except on the birthdays of the grassland king or the chieftains of various tribes.

Therefore, few people from Xiliang have ever seen it.

No wonder they were surprised.

Looking at the longing and expectant eyes of his peers, Blood Moon Eagle suddenly felt a pang of regret.

Their trip eastward might make them money, but other than that, it could backfire.

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The Yan Hui Legion's garrison.

Pegasus Slope is thousands of miles away from Yun Chui's homeland, but unexpectedly, the Goose Return Legion has an unusually abundant supply of food.

The vast garrison was filled with groups of soldiers, drinking and chatting happily.

"Come on, brothers, let's drink to the New Year together."

"What's the point?" someone complained. "It's all tea, what's so great about it?"

"Oh, you want to drink some more?"

"That's right, it's good to have tea. I heard that when the generals from the East Coast returned in triumph some time ago, His Majesty also welcomed them with tea."

“Speaking of His Majesty,” someone remarked with admiration, “he truly brings a new emperor and a new atmosphere. The moment he ascended the throne, everything here became completely different.”

"Yes, I never imagined that we, who are thousands of miles away from our homeland, could still have such a grand New Year."

"Hehe. It wasn't a huge feast, but at least there was plenty of meat and rice. Plus, we could watch fireworks."

"Isn't that enough? You guys are so greedy."

Someone looked up at the commotion in the sky and remarked, "These fireworks must have been delivered recently."

"It should be." The others nodded in agreement.

Under normal circumstances, apart from the Cloud Piercing Arrow, no expeditionary force would be so bored as to bring fireworks.

"I heard that Young Master Huo just arrived a few days ago. And these fireworks..."

The man didn't say anything more, but everyone understood what he meant.

"Hmph. Who cares where the fireworks came from? As long as someone sets them off, we can watch. Come on, let's eat!"

Tian Hongyan walked forward in a hurry without her personal strategist or guards.

He wandered around among the tents for a while, then entered one of the less conspicuous spots.

The room was empty except for one person sitting inside.

"Tian Hongyan from the Yan Hui Legion greets Your Highness. May Your Highness have a blessed New Year."

Huo Qing sat upright.

There was not a trace of the arrogance and laziness that they displayed when facing Blood Moon Eagle and his men outside the camp.

He reached out his hand.

"General Tian has arrived, please have a seat!"

Tian Hongyan sat down.

He glanced around and, seeing no one else, got straight to the point.

"It is late at night. I wonder why Your Highness has summoned me here."

Huo Qing did not answer, but instead pulled out a secret letter from somewhere.

"This is His Majesty's secret decree. General Tian, ​​please read it first."

Tian Hongyan was taken aback, but quickly realized what was going on.

He respectfully accepted the letter, examined the intact seal, and then opened it.

Ren Ning's decree was short, and Tian Hongyan read it quickly.

"Is His Majesty planning to send envoys to Persia?"

“That’s right.” Huo Qing nodded. “The Xiliang Grassland is too big. Even if we destroy the grassland king, it will be difficult to govern it in the future.”

Why not bring Persia over, one in the east and one in the west, each taking half, and firmly pin this wolf down?