Is the situation in Lingzhou really to the point where you have to risk going to the chieftain's territory to negotiate a settlement?
Chen Ping was noncommittal, maybe not yet, but he didn't want to gamble. Rather than passively waiting for others to decide his own fate, Chen Ping preferred to take the initiative and take the initiative in his own hands.
Furthermore, he still has some thoughts of his own.
Not all the natives of Lingzhou live in the mountains. Thanks to the Dayu Dynasty in the early years, which granted the natives here official titles and titles, the natives of Lingzhou were influenced by the Han people either actively or passively.
Not only did they obtain more advanced farming, iron smelting, weaving and other technologies from the Han people, several of the larger tribes even imitated the Han people and built cities in the valleys.
As the most powerful person in Lingzhou and also the one with the highest official position, the Mulu Xuanwei Envoy is one of the leaders. He occupies the largest valley and flat land in the southwest of Lingzhou and builds Mulu City to breed in it for generations.
Chen Ping is coming to Mulu City.
"I never expected that there would be such a city hidden in the mountains and dense forests in this southwest borderland."
Chen Ping looked at the vendors on both sides of the road and the people in various costumes coming in and out, and his eyes moved to the soldiers at the city gate.
I saw that these soldiers were different from the soldiers in Lingzhou, full of distinctive barbarian characteristics.
They wear leather armor made of tanned cowhide, which is light and tough, and is most suitable for walking in the mountains of Lingzhou. The spears they carry are also different from those of Dayu's army. They are shorter and have different shapes. They are actually spears.
More like a spear.
Chen Ping speculated that this should not be used as the main weapon, but could even be thrown and used as a javelin when necessary.
While Chen Ping was carefully looking at this Mulu City, the people outside the city and the soldiers guarding the city were also staring at him.
After all, although there are Han people here, most of them are natives, not to mention Chen Ping, who is dressed as a scholar?
"Who are you?"
The soldiers guarding the city immediately stepped forward to inquire. Liu Geng and others who were following Chen Ping suddenly became nervous. Liu Geng glanced at the number of people on the other side and secretly assessed the enemy's and our combat strength in his heart.
He felt a little embarrassed when he accidentally saw Luo Li caressing the horse's forehead with a calm look on his face.
I came here with the young master to see the Mulu Xuan comfort envoy, how could I show my timidity so easily in front of the natives?
Thinking of this, Liu Geng puffed up his chest and his face was full of determination. What was he afraid of? Compared with the training of Coach Nangong, these soldiers are nothing!
Chen Ping bowed his hands calmly and said, "Please introduce me to Mr. Xuanwei Envoy. I am here on orders from the magistrate of Lingzhou."
After saying that, Chen Ping handed over an official document, then straightened his clothes and waited silently.
When they heard that Chen Ping was from the government, the soldiers guarding the city seemed very surprised. Then they raised a smile that was half disgust and half sarcasm on their faces. They took the official document without reading it carefully and called Chen Ping to go into the city.
Go.
However, Liu Geng and more than a dozen people were stopped. Liu Geng, who felt something was wrong, was about to say something when he was interrupted by Chen Ping.
"Okay, but I am a weak scholar and I am a little scared to go into the city alone. Please be accommodating and let him go with me."
Chen Ping pointed at Luo Li, pretending to be a scholar who had never seen much of the world, and then quietly stuffed a piece of silver into the other person's arms.
If there is money to open the way, the road will naturally be smooth. When Chen Ping came to the Yamen of Mulu Xuanwei Division, he couldn't help but sigh.
This truth is truly universal!
"You're lucky. The Ambassador is here today. Just wait here and I'll have someone go in and report."
Chen Ping immediately handed over his hand and thanked him. The king of hell is so fond of seeing the devil that he is so difficult to deal with. This is full of knowledge.
Due to the use of money and the fact that Chen Ping was holding documents from Lingzhou Magistrate Yang Anguo and Magistrate Tang Hao, although there was suspicion of rebellion at this time, the Mulu Xuan comfort envoy who had not yet taken action quickly met with Chen Ping.
As soon as he entered the Mulu Xuanwei Si Yamen, Chen Ping was a little surprised by the architectural style and decoration here. Although it was a yamen, this was the territory of the chieftain after all. Logically speaking, the style should be close to or mostly based on the local style.
Lord.
Who would have thought that the interior of Mulu Xuanwei Division was the same as that of other states in the mainland. Even the local soldiers in the yamen were dressed similarly to Han people. After discovering these details, Chen Ping became more and more firm in his conjecture.
It wasn't until he came to the main hall and met the owner of Mulu Xuanwei Division in Lingzhou that everything became clear.
This is a middle-aged man. Judging from the color of his beard and hair, he must be no more than forty years old. He wears a net scarf on his head to tie his hair. He is wearing a navy blue python robe with a white rhinoceros belt around his waist. If not for his dark complexion and waist,
Equipped with a long knife with a unique southwest style, Chen Ping might have thought that this was a high-ranking official in the imperial court waiting for him.
This is Mu Cangba, the Mulu Xuanwei envoy of Lingzhou!
"Student Chen Ping, I have met Lord Xuanwei!"
Naturally, one must respect the owner extraordinarily on someone else's territory, and Chen Ping also saw that the ambassador was very fond of Han people's clothing and architecture, and this outfit was very proof of it.
"I heard that you came here on the order of Magistrate Yang?"
"My lord is wise. Here is the letter from Mr. Yang and Mr. Tang. Please read it."
Chen Ping took out the letter, handed it to the soldiers waiting aside, and then waited quietly.
However, after a moment Mu Cangba asked: "Wait a minute, what did you call yourself? Student?"
"That's right, the students are not talented, and this year Chunwei ranked first in the national examination."
Mu Cangba was stunned when he heard this, and then his eyes were full of surprise, and his expression instantly became much kinder. He hurriedly ordered to the soldiers next to him: "Hurry up and show Mr. Chen a seat!"
Then Mu Cangba said with a hint of guilt: "In this small border town, I never thought that a dignified Huiyuan would come to my humble home. I hope Chen Huiyuan will bear with me."
Chen Ping responded with a smile and didn't say much. Although he found out from the files that Mu Cangba was friendly to literati, he didn't expect it to be to this extent.
Maybe it’s because of his status as a Huiyuan?
In short, after seeing Mu Cangba's reaction, Chen Ping already knew that he was half successful now. As long as he continued to build relationships and promised huge profits to Mu Cangba, he would definitely be able to encourage this person to leave Pixiu and stand on his side.
Come.
Once Mu Cangba switches sides, the rest of the chieftains will be affected. Even if they all start to cause chaos according to the original plan, it will be much easier to clean up.
Chen Ping thought in his mind that the only problem now is that he doesn't know how big this Mu Cangba's appetite is.
Sitting on a chair and quietly watching Mu Cangba finish reading Yang Anguo and Tang Hao's letters, Chen Ping became a little nervous, and it was up to him whether he would succeed or not.
Mu Cangba's expression changed slightly, as if he didn't expect that the government already knew so much information. Then he called a master to ask about the matter. After the other party whispered a few words to him, Mu Cangba nodded and introduced Chen Ping. p>
"Mr. Tu, this is Mr. Chen who came from the capital this year and will be in the Yuan Dynasty this year."
"Mr. Chen, this is Mr. Tu, who has been my staff for many years."
It turned out to be the dog-headed strategist. Chen Ping bowed politely, indicating that he had met him.
Who knows whether Mu Cangba and Pixiu were communicating with each other and whether this dog-headed military advisor was involved. Seeing that Mu Cangba had such a dog-headed military advisor beside him, Chen Pingyuan originally thought that his chance of winning was 70% to 80%, but now it has dropped to 50%.
"I have read Mr. Yang and Mr. Tang's letter. Is there anything Mr. Chen would like to ask?"
Mu Cangba was not in a hurry to express his position, but instead asked about Chen Ping.
Of course I want to ask you if you agree!
Chen Ping shouted in his heart and said with a smile: "Actually, when I entered the Xuanwei Si Yamen, I had a question in my mind."
"The adults seem to be very attracted to Han people's clothing and architecture?"