Chapter 577 Listen to the persuasion and eat enough
The Northern Barbarian envoy was so nervous that his palms were sweating.
If something went wrong while the prince was acting with him, his life would not be enough to compensate, and the whole family might be implicated.
He didn't even dare to tell Chu Wenjin. That man was extremely shrewd. If he knew that their prince was missing, not only would he not help him, but he would also take advantage of it.
Then who should he turn to for help? Should he report it to the emperor?
The Northern Barbarian envoy paced back and forth, scratching his ears and cheeks.
If the prince is fine, this report is undoubtedly his own fault.
But if something unexpected happened to the prince, he would be dead if he didn't report it.
What made the envoy even more troubled was that the Wengniu tribe and the Bahu tribe had also sent people to ask why they didn't make the journey to deliver grain seeds.
I'm afraid if it drags on for a few more days, even if he doesn't say anything, the two tribes will go to the emperor to complain.
When the Northern Barbarian envoy was in distress, Chu Wenjin sent someone to invite him again.
"Messenger, our Lord said that we want to go to the south today. I wonder if you still want to accompany me?"
Nowadays, the Northern Barbarian envoy is more concerned about what to do with his own life than what Chu Wenjin can detect. He must have time to think.
"Come here, please invite the deputy leader of the Iron Wolf tribe to accompany Chu Shangshu around."
"yes."
The servant accepted the order, and after Chu Wenjin heard about it, he did not refuse.
He happened to also want to see what the deputy leader's attitude towards the Yunxiao Kingdom was, which he had not shown much of.
I heard that the deputy leader of the Iron Wolf tribe is the biological brother of the leader’s wife.
The Iron Wolf leader died unexpectedly, and his son is still young. If nothing happens, the Iron Wolf tribe will be controlled by the deputy leader.
"Chu Shangshu, you have been wandering around our Iron Wolf tribe for three days in a row, and you haven't had enough?"
As soon as the deputy leader arrived, he made sarcastic remarks.
Wandering around on someone else's property is not a polite thing to do.
When Chu Wenjin heard the deputy leader's tone, he knew that they probably wouldn't be able to become allies.
"The Iron Wolf Tribe is indeed the hinterland of the Northern Barbarian Kingdom. It is vast and fertile with beautiful grass and fertile sheep. Presumably, even without the grain support from our Yunxiao Kingdom, we can survive this year of famine, right?"
When Chu Wenjin came, he reminded the deputy leader that he was short-tongued and should be polite to him, an official from the Yunxiao Kingdom who came to deliver grain seeds.
Secondly, it alludes to the insatiable greed of the Iron Wolf tribe. Although they can still support it, they are unwilling to take out the grain and distribute it to the people of other tribes.
Deputy leader Tie Lang snorted in his heart, this Chu Wenjin was indeed as sharp-tongued as rumored.
He sneered rather disdainfully.
"In order to hunt, we have set up many traps in the south. Are you sure Chu Shangshu still wants to go shopping?"
What he said was not a lie. It's just that those traps were not prepared for prey, but specially prepared for Chu Wenjin.
Chu Wenjin wanted to explore their Iron Wolf tribe, and naturally the more places he was not allowed to go, the more he wanted to go.
If your leg is broken or you are injured in some way, don't blame him for not warning you.
"As the saying goes, if you listen to others' advice, you will have enough to eat."
The more leisurely Chu Wenjin spoke, the more irritating he became.
"I listen to the advice most and cherish my life. Since the deputy leader has said so, I will not go out today.
After walking around for the past few days, I am really tired. I have rested and rested, and it is time to set off to deliver grain and seeds to the Wengniu tribe."
The deputy leader's sneer froze on his face. Isn't it right that the more he said he couldn't go, the more Chu Wenjin wanted to find out?
What the hell is going on with this advice?
"After today, if Chu Shangshu wants to go see it again, there will be no one to accompany him."
Chu Wenjin looked puzzled.
"Could it be that one of those traps in the south was specially prepared for me?"
The deputy leader's eyes widened slightly, but quickly narrowed again.
"Hmph, the heart of a villain."
He became a little annoyed and turned around and left Chu Wenjin's house.
Chu Wenjin also sent him out and said goodbye loudly.
"Deputy leader, walk slowly. Thank you for letting me know today. I will repay you someday."
The more enthusiastic Chu Wenjin became, the faster the deputy leader walked. When he was far away, he patted his beating heart.
What a ghost. Could this Chu Wenjin be able to read minds? He was young, but he had a pair of eyes that could look directly into people's hearts, which made him feel scared.
It's a pity that he has those traps.
In Chu Wenjin's house, Si Ruo said:
"Chief Iron Wolf also has a concubine brother who is not well received by Chief Iron Wolf and has been suppressed by the deputy leader. I heard that he was even accused of feeding horses recently."
"Then let's find an opportunity to meet this concubine brother by chance."
Chu Wenjin and Siruo looked at each other and understood each other's thoughts.
At noon that day, Si Ruo followed Chu Wenjin for a walk after dinner and happened to pass by a strong man feeding a horse.
Chu Wenjin chatted with Si Ruo casually and said:
"Tell me, it's been almost two months since Leader Iron Wolf passed away. Why hasn't his son succeeded him as the new leader?"
Si Ruoying said:
"A child is too young to hold a big position. The deputy leader is also the brother of the leader's wife. I'm afraid another family will be in charge of this Iron Wolf tribe."
Chu Wenjin asked doubtfully:
"Then Chief Iron Wolf, doesn't he have any brothers? How can he be willing to give up this huge tribe to others?"
Si Ruo sighed:
"It doesn't matter if I have brothers. The deputy commander has the power. Unless I can be ruthless and eradicate dissidents. I'm afraid I don't have the guts."
Chu Wenjin nodded and said:
"I see, if I were that brother, I would rather risk death than spend my whole life being subordinate and enslaved to others."
Si Ruo echoed:
"What you are saying is that a person's destiny is entirely in his own hands."
"Some things are always stuck in my throat if they are not resolved. I may have trouble sleeping tonight. Come and have a chat with me."
Si Ruo didn't answer Chu Wenjin's words, but glanced at the strong man feeding the horse out of the corner of his eye.
The voices of Chu Wenjin and Si Ruo gradually faded away. The strong man threw the hay in his hand to the ground and spat again, causing the horse to neigh several times.
He is now reduced to feeding horses, but he will be a slave for the rest of his life!
After venting his anger, the strong man thought carefully, was it a coincidence or intentional that the Minister of Chu passed by him?
And what does the last sentence of Chu Shangshu mean? Could it be that he wants to form an alliance with him? What does he have that is worthy of Chu Shangshu’s plot?
It was night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. It was already early in the morning, and the Iron Wolf tribe was already quiet.
But under this silence, some people could not sleep at night, some were tossing and turning, and some were strategizing.
The Northern Barbarian envoy had not yet made up his mind whether to report the prince's disappearance to the emperor, and was praying for a miracle.
I thought maybe His Highness the Prince would come back by himself at dawn tomorrow.
The wife of the Iron Wolf leader looked at her sleeping child and thought about whether the position of leader of the Iron Wolf tribe would be returned to her child in the future if it were handed over to her brother.