The official residence of the chieftain Maiqi.
Now there are more than a dozen chieftains in their camp. After they won the last victory, three more chieftains want to join. At present, many chieftains still have this intention, but they are temporarily unable to attack. Although the Tubo court suffered a lot of losses last time, these chieftains also suffered a lot of losses, so they have to lick their wounds well during this period. Taking this opportunity, Chieftain Maiqi sold all the large amount of goods transported by Li Xiang.
"Xiao Liuzi, you have to hurry up and urge your young master. These things have almost been sold out. We have to hurry up and ship them over. If we can't ship them over, then our military funds will be insufficient. If we don't have enough military funds, we might have to ask the court to launch a counterattack. Have you written to him to urge him?"
Although Li Xiang left people here, most of them were only good at fighting and didn't know much about business matters. Only Xiao Liuzi knew a little bit. After half a month's experience, this guy already looked like a manager. Master Cui San also sent the indenture contract. For Master Cui San, let alone Xiao Liuzi, even if there were a hundred Xiao Liuzi, as long as Li Xiang opened his mouth, he would send them over immediately. The two companies are now in a strategic partnership. What are one or two slaves?
"Master Tusi, the letter has been sent, but you know the situation outside. There are rebels everywhere. Our messenger was even kidnapped by our own people two days ago. What do you think is going on?"
Xiao Liuzi is also very good at acting. How can he send the letter if he hasn’t even written it?
Li Xiang has already given them a message, telling them to hold them off. The chieftains now have the upper hand, and their tempers are much worse than before. Lu Dongzan must teach them a lesson and keep them in a balanced state so that they know who is their master.
"Don't dwell on this matter. I've already had Chief Laxueba slaughter all his men. They were so blind they even dared to rob your caravan. They didn't gain any advantage, and they suffered a lot at your hands. You should write a letter quickly and ask them to ship the salt over. It's a hard currency on the plateau."
When Chief Maiqi was speaking, a picture appeared in his mind. It was the silver vault under his feet. Originally, only one vault was full, but now all three were filled. He also settled the anger of many people, who had been owed money for a long time. This was all the result of resale trade. If there was no such trade, where would he make so much money?
"Don't worry, Master Tusi, our people are definitely on their way, but the border has been closed for some time, so we have to find a way to take other small roads. It seems that it was blocked by General Huyan."
Apart from refusing to deliver the goods, Xiao Liuzi knew everything else. After hearing what he said, Chief Maiqi didn't know what to say. After all, the people under Li Xiang were just businessmen. If the border area was closed, they would have to find other ways. Even if they blew the wind here, they would not be able to get wings on the other side.
Of course, there is another reason why Xiao Liuzi is dragging his feet, and that is that you have not given us the slaves you promised to give us yet.
We agreed before that these things were not given to you for free. You should have used slaves to pay for the goods. But now, except for the first thousand people, all the others have gone to farm on your land, and you have no intention of handing them over to us.
"Report..."
While the two were talking, a messenger came running over from a distance with an urgent document in his hand. This thing should have been sent back from outside. Chief Maiqi did not dare to neglect it and quickly took it from his subordinates. The content on it made him a little dizzy.
"Where is your young master? Where is he now? Lu Dongzan is here."
Chief Maiqi said a little panicked. If it were only the people below, Chief Maiqi thought he could handle it, but if Lu Dongzan came back in person, then this matter would be difficult to deal with. Chief Maiqi felt that he was no match for Lu Dongzan. If Lu Dongzan really came back, then some things would be really finished.
"I received the letter three days ago. He seemed to be near the border, but I don't know where he is now. Why did Lu Dongzan come back? Is there no more fighting in the border area?"
Xiao Liuzi had known everything for a long time, but now he had to pretend that he didn't know. The correspondence between him and his subordinates was secret, so Chief Maiqi had no suspicion.
"Look for yourself. It seems the situation at the border has been resolved. Lu Dongzan has returned from the border with over 10,000 men, including his powerful general, General Huyan, known as the most formidable warrior in Tubo."
When talking about these two people, Tusi Maiqi felt a headache. They were very famous in Tubo. One was civil and the other was military, assisting Songtsen Gampo and letting him push Tubo's cause to the peak. Now both of them were on the opposite side of Tusi Maiqi. Who could bear it?
"Don't worry, Lord Tusi. Even if Lu Dongzan has extraordinary abilities, the North Camp has been broken through by us, and the South Camp has retreated. Even if they want to make a comeback, it will take time and opportunity. We don't need to worry for now."
Xiao Liuzi guessed that Li Xiang should be on his way back, but he couldn't guess Li Xiang's strategy. If we were to follow the previous support method, we should have broken up the South Camp by now and shouldn't let these chieftains rest.
When the war ended, Xiao Liuzi and his men were collecting intelligence on the battlefield. The Tubo court's army was in low spirits. If they took advantage of the situation and attacked southward, their southern camp would not be able to be defended, and the chieftains could establish their victory.
At that time, the chieftains were busy grabbing the spoils, and no one wanted to continue attacking southward. According to Xiao Liuzi's idea, we should threaten them with supplies and let them continue attacking southward, but Li Xiang's letter did not mention this, but only asked Xiao Liuzi to listen more to the chieftains.
At that time, Xiao Liuzi was suspicious. Our young master must have deeper thoughts. Now that Lu Dongzan has returned, and we haven't made any moves, Xiao Liuzi's heart is a little shaken. What exactly does the young master want to do? Doesn't he even want a chance of victory?