The leader of the Baimi tribe, named Meng Ya, after politely saying hello, turned sideways and stretched out his hand: "Your Majesty, please."
"Please, chief." Professor Tian extended his hand politely.
The on-site greeting was not grand, but it still followed the etiquette that a southern barbarian should have, and Meng Ya's attitude was quite respectful.
At that time, southern Xinjiang was backward and had not yet embraced the Central Plains culture. Their tribes did not have masonry walls, and most of them were wooden village buildings or tent caves.
After leading Tian Zhi into a tent, the two of them took their seats respectively, and then the Bai Mi people served some cooked meat and wine.
After a brief conversation, Professor Tian already knew Meng Ya's name. He did not intend to beat around the bush, but straight to the point: "The barbarian king led a hundred thousand troops to invade our Central Plains, and brought war upon himself. Today, he is trapped to death by our army." , General Meng must already know."
Meng Ya said: "I have indeed received the news, but participating in the dispute between Qin and Chu is not the will of the entire southern Xinjiang."
"Oh?" Tian Shi's heart moved, "So, General Meng should be in charge of the southern border area now."
"Yes." Meng Ya said: "Our people are not willing to have grudges with the Qin State. It was also the Barbarian King and some warlike tribes who sent troops into the Central Plains. I hope Mr. Tian can understand this."
Tian Xue nodded slowly, put down his wine bowl and said, "The more than 6,000 Central Plains women and Jiaoyang gold and silver supplies that the Barbarian King plundered before. Should the Southern Xinjiang tribes give an explanation to the Central Plains for these?"
Regarding this question, Meng Ya did not answer immediately. Instead, he stood up and stretched out his hand and said, "Mr. Tian, please."
Although he didn't understand what he meant, Professor Tian still stood up and said, "Please."
The two of them got out of the tent, took their own guards, and walked for more than ten miles, finally arriving outside a wooden village.
This wooden village is very large, with many wooden buildings and a strong tribal feel. After arriving here, Professor Tian couldn't help but wonder: "This is..."
Meng Ya explained with a smile: "Last time, I learned that a large number of women from the Central Plains were being escorted back to southern Xinjiang. We, the Baimi tribe, immediately rushed to rescue them. We sent them here as soon as possible and had them protected."
"Is this true?" How could Tian Zhi believe it?
"Please." Meng Ya didn't explain any more, just stretched out his hand again.
Soon, a group of people entered the village and opened a wooden house.
There was a Central Plains woman locked in the house, about seventeen or eighteen years old. When she first opened the door, she screamed in fright and huddled in the corner. But when she saw Tian Shou dressed in Qin official uniform, and several men with black armor and red tassels. The Qin army guards immediately burst into tears of joy again.
She was truly crying with joy. She was captured by the barbarian army and taken back to the southern barbarian tribe. Which woman was not greatly frightened. At this time, in this foreign land, seeing the Qin army was no different from family members!
Tears fell immediately, and the woman knelt down in front of Tian Shu, crying and saying: "Sir, please save me, please save this little girl..."
"Get up quickly." Professor Tian stretched out his hand to pull her up and said seriously: "Don't be afraid. Tell me if you have been bullied by them."
The woman cried and shook her head.
Professor Tian was a little surprised and turned to look at Meng Ya.
The latter smiled slightly and said: "I don't dare to hide it from your Majesty. Our White Elk clan treats these women kindly and does not treat them like slaves. If it weren't for us, they wouldn't be able to receive such safe protection."
Tian Zhi's mind was full of thoughts.
The woman couldn't stop crying and continued to cry: "Please, sir, take the little girl out of here..."
"Don't worry, I'm here just for this matter. The Central Plains will not abandon you. We, the Qin State, are your strongest backing!" Tian Zhi comforted.
After speaking, he also said to Meng Ya: "General Meng, on behalf of King Wu of Qin, I solemnly propose to you the release of more than 6,000 women and the return of Jiaoyang supplies."
"If this matter is reached, Qin may be able to reach a peace agreement on the war between the Central Plains and Southern Xinjiang."
"Otherwise, the war will continue. My king has made it clear that if Southern Xinjiang refuses to release the hostages, the troops will leave Nanping Pass."
Hearing this, Meng Ya was silent for a moment, and then said: "It's okay to release these Central Plains women, but I have a condition."
"Just tell me." Professor Tian urged.
Meng Ya said: "I want to meet the King of Qin."
"No." Tian Zhi didn't even think about it: "My king is busy with military affairs, so it is impossible to come to southern Xinjiang. Moreover, I am on this trip. I am under the king's orders and can represent the Qin State. If General Meng has anything to do, it is the same as talking to me." of."
"I'm going to Nanping Pass." Meng Ya said directly: "I need to meet with the King of Qin, otherwise, this matter will be difficult to accomplish."
Now that the words have come to this point, Professor Tian thought about it carefully and said as a last resort: "Since General Meng insists on this, then fine, I can help you pass the message, but whether my king sees you or not is beyond my control. ”
"Mr. Laotian." Meng Ya stopped talking nonsense.
On the Baimi tribe's side, the leader had to see Xiao Yuan before he would release the hostages. Tian Shou had no choice but to send a letter to Wu Capital using a falcon.
Xiao Yuan was somewhat surprised to receive this letter, but after thinking about it, he still said: "This leader of the Baimi tribe is a smart man. It can be seen from his attitude towards the hostages, and I heard that he was originally Those who oppose the barbarian kings entering the Central Plains."
"Then what your Majesty means is to go to Nanping Pass and meet this Meng Ya?" Wang Su asked tentatively.
Xiao Yuandao: "The affairs in Wu are almost settled. Let Peng Shuang stay in Wudu first. We might as well go to Nanping Pass."
Xiao Yuan did not put on any airs. He could rescue more than 6,000 hostages. This trip was meaningful. After making the decision, he first replied to Tian Zong with a letter, and then set off from Wudu without any further delay. Went to Nanping Pass.
Wu and Chu are both south of the Yangtze River, so they are not very far apart. It took only seven or eight days for Xiao Yuan to reach his destination.
Upon learning of his arrival, Yan Qi greeted him early. After meeting him, he lifted his robe, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and said, "See you, Your Majesty."
"No need to be polite." Xiao Yuan waved his hand to signal him to stand up, and then asked directly: "Will General Zhao Xiong's body be sent back to the country?"
"I have been sent back and sent a letter to Wang Ting." Yan Qi returned.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded and asked: "What is the current situation of the barbarian army."
"Still besieged in the wilderness. After several battles, there is no longer any attempt to break out." Yan Qi said truthfully.
"Continue to surround him." Xiao Yuan walked forward and said, "Where is the leader of the White Elk Tribe now?"
"Two days ago, we arrived at Nanping Pass and are waiting for the king."
Xiao Yuan paused for a moment, then changed the subject and said, "What do you think about this matter?"
"I believe that more than 6,000 girls need to be rescued, but the Barbarian King and these Southern Barbarian soldiers cannot let them leave, otherwise, there will be future troubles." Yan Qi said seriously.
Xiao Yuan heard this and said with a smile: "I think Meng Ya has no intention of rescuing the Southern Barbarian King."
