Zhou Cang came to Baima Stone early and was fully armed to wait. Behind him was a battalion of elite soldiers. Almost all of these soldiers survived the pile of dead people in the previous military camp battles. Looking at the entire Nanyuan Kingdom, It can be called "elite". Even if it is not as good as those of the Forbidden Army, it is not far behind.
Moreover, Zhou Cang originally had fifty cavalry, plus the other fifty cavalry assigned to him the day before yesterday, a total of one hundred, all brought over.
The big flag behind him is also one longer than usual, and it is the ceremonial flag of Nanyuan Kingdom. At the same time, there were several officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs who came here four days in advance and said they were cooperating.
Everyone in the Western Army hates the Monster Clan, including Zhou Cang, who has not been in the Western Army for a long time. So even though there was an order from above, when he was asked to participate in the task of guarding the demon envoys, he didn't say anything, but he was reluctant in his heart.
The appointed time was approaching, and the faint sound of wheels was heard in the distance opposite Baima Stone. The outpost had already scouted around Baima Stone and soon came back to report that the other party was coming.
"Huh? A tiger-headed monster? It seems very old." Zhou Cang has seen many strange-looking monsters, including the tiger-headed monster many times. But this was the first time he saw such an old monster.
The lifespan of the demon race fluctuates greatly, unlike the human race, which is almost at the same level. Depending on the ethnic group, some have an average lifespan of only about thirty years, some have a lifespan of sixty or seventy years, and some have a lifespan of hundreds of years.
And according to Zhou Cang's current understanding, he could tell from the robes of the tiger-headed old man that this demon clan was not only an envoy this time, but also a high priest under the king of the Haoyue Demon Kingdom!
If we follow the analogy of job titles, the high priest of the Haoyue Demon Kingdom is equivalent to the chief official of the Yamen Department of the Nanyuan Kingdom, which is a very high position.
In addition, the demon clan accompanying them also had a guard of up to 300 people, all of whom were powerful demon soldiers and generals who had fought against Zhou Cang before. Many of them have an aura that can overwhelm Zhou Cang. There is no such thing as a weak person.
If it were any other soldier, he would probably be frightened by the thorny aura of the demon clan at this time. But instead of being afraid, the soldiers behind him stared at the other side provocatively. It’s not like their hands have never been stained with the blood of the demon clan, so who is afraid of whom?
"General Zhou Cang of the White Horse Stone Army has been waiting here for a long time. Please identify yourself to those who come across from you and don't cross the line at will!"
Although he came to "defend", Zhou Cang's face remained wary. The soldiers behind him also had their swords unsheathed and their guns tilted forward. This has almost become their instinctive reaction when they see the demon clan. No, you don’t need to see it, it will be like this when you smell the smell of the demon clan.
The tiger-headed old man waved his hand, and a subordinate next to him who also had a tiger's head came over with a document bearing the national seal of the Haoyue Demon Kingdom and an endorsement of his identity.
"Zaharon?"
"Haha, this General Zhou, although your pronunciation is ridiculous, I am the envoy of the Haoyue Kingdom according to the document."
He turned around and glanced at the official from the Ministry of Rites beside him. The latter understood, and walked up to Zaharon accompanied by several soldiers, and began to make direct contact.
Correct
After almost a stick of incense, the contact was completed, and Nanyuan Kingdom took the initiative to open its border to the demon clan for the first time and welcomed the other party's envoys.
In order to avoid accidents caused by frequent contact between the army and the demon clan, the entire communication was handled by two officials from the Ministry of Etiquette. Along the way, there were several cavalry groups that came and went under the guise of patrolling, but in fact came to intimidate those monster envoys. In the end, the demon clan's mission, accompanied by the Western Army's malicious intentions, finally arrived at Baishi City.
The news of the arrival of the demon envoys also spread back to Yuanding Imperial City first.
Yang Sheng had just finished his birthday party this year, and at the same time he was happily cleaning up those white-eyed wolves in Nanyuan Kingdom. Before those white-eyed wolves were escorted back to the imperial city, news of the entry of the demon clan from Xiyuan County came.
There was Guosen before. Yang Sheng's attitude was that although there was no precedent, there were still some speculations, so let them in and listen to the other party's plans before speaking.
However, it was originally a month's journey, but it took a full month and a half to reach Yuanding because of the demon clan. A group of three hundred people were uniformly arranged to stay in a manor in Yuanding City. It was surrounded by three battalions of forbidden troops, patrolling day and night. It's called protection, but it's actually surveillance. There may be white-eyed wolves in Nanyuan Kingdom who are flattering to foreigners, but those they are attracted to do not include monsters. Everyone in the human race is hostile towards the demon clan.
This was the first time Yang Sheng saw the demon clan. The tall body is more than a foot taller than him. It is human-shaped but has a tail, its head is animal-shaped, and its whole body is covered with fur. Just like what was described in the book, it was a beast that walked upright.
In addition, Nazaharon is from the Tiger Clan, the second largest ethnic group in the Haoyue Demon Kingdom. The Tiger Clan also enjoys a very high status in the Haoyue Demon Kingdom, and the position of high priest is also at the top with real power. The demon clan in this position personally served as an envoy, which made Yang Sheng think deeply for a long time. Looking at it this way, the demon clan also attaches great importance to this mission.
Yang Sheng had no intention of entertaining these monsters with good food and accommodation. The food was all coarse tea and rice, with very little meat or oil. On the evening of the day they arrived in the imperial city, the three chief adjutants of the Ministry of War Yamen met with Zaharon in the Yamen and had the first round of discussions. It was also from the other party's mouth that he learned the main purpose of the demon clan's visit.
As guessed by the Nanyuan Kingdom, the demon tribe really came to Xiyuan County. But my appetite is a bit beyond expectation.
In Yang Sheng's hand, he was holding a copper bar that had just been sent by the chief officer of the Ministry of War. The first sentence on it read: The demon clan hopes to gain control of the entire Xiyuan County.
If you really can't get it, then use other methods. Now he came directly to the door.
However, if the request was made in vain, the Ministry of War Yamen would not send the note to Yang Sheng. They would directly order these shameless monsters to be driven back. Being able to bring it to Yang Sheng means that the matter is not simple. The Ministry of War Yamen can't make up its mind, and Yang Sheng needs to make the decision himself.
There was no expression on Yang Sheng's face, but the way he was pacing in the study room was enough to show that he was not at peace in his heart. The copper bar in his hand was held tightly by him, and he would open it to take a look from time to time.
The demon clan has also made it clear. What they want is the land in Xiyuan County. But not in vain. Promises can be exchanged in two ways. Either it is a land replacement of the same size in the Haoyue Demon Kingdom opposite Yubei Mountain. Or they can help Nanyuan Kingdom acquire the land of Beiwu Kingdom that also borders them in exchange. And they can swear in the name of their demon gods that no matter what kind of exchange, the Haoyue Demon Kingdom will never initiate war against the Nanyuan Kingdom in the future.
Replacement is not in Nanyuan Kingdom's consideration. Xiyuan County is fine, why should it be replaced by the demon clan? My brain is wet again. What really puts Yang Sheng in trouble is the second option: taking Beiwu Kingdom in exchange.
