Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 249 The Wind on the Prairie

I had hoped to enjoy a peaceful end to the year, but Cheng Ziyun's report, like a cold wind blowing through the hall, disturbed the tranquility.

"Is Shi Ge really crazy?" After reading the memorial, Zhao Sheng's brows were twisted into anger, and his tone was filled with some uncontrollable irritation.

"What happened to make my husband unhappy again?"

There was a hint of concern in Li Shuya's gentle voice. She had finally seen Zhao Sheng's face look a little relaxed in the past few days, but now she saw that he was full of worry again, and she was naturally curious and worried.

Realizing that he had inadvertently brought sadness to his wife, Zhao Sheng felt a trace of regret in his heart. He sighed softly and said:

"I'm sorry, there's something wrong in Lu County. This should be a time for family reunions and celebrating the new year, but Shi Ge chose to stir up trouble at this critical moment. It's really a headache."

Li Shuya gently held Zhao Sheng's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, my husband. Talk slowly. Maybe we can come up with a solution."

Zhao Sheng sighed and said, "Shi Ge has sent troops to invade Lu County at this critical moment, leaving the people in turmoil. If we don't respond in time, I'm afraid it will cause even greater disasters."

Li Shuya thought for a moment and said, "My husband, can you send a capable general to support and stabilize the situation?"

Zhao Sheng shook his head: "Most of the generals in the army have returned home for the New Year, so it's difficult to gather them at once."

Li Shuya asked again: "Can we transfer troops from the neighboring counties?"

Zhao Sheng frowned, "This isn't an easy task either. It takes time to mobilize troops, and I'm afraid Lu County can't wait."

Just as the two were racking their brains for a solution, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door.

It was Zhao Long, a messenger from Weizhou, who had delivered the intelligence. When Zhao Sheng opened it, he discovered it was a document about Lan Xiongying's desire to expand his partnership in the wine industry. The content was genuine and sincere, and Zhao Sheng was overjoyed.

"There is always a way out!" Zhao Sheng said excitedly.

Li Shuya also showed joy on the side: "Husband, this is really good news. It may be able to solve the urgent problem at the moment."

Zhao Sheng nodded slightly: "If we can successfully cooperate with Nalan Xiongying, we can not only obtain rich benefits, but also use his power to stabilize the situation in Lu County."

However, while feeling happy, Mr. Zhao fell into deep thought: "But this cooperation also needs to be considered in the long run and cannot be sloppy."

At this moment, another guard came to report: "Sir, General Zhao Yongsheng wants to see you."

Zhao Sheng quickly said, "Please come in!"

Zhao Yongsheng hurried into the house and said, "Sir, the situation in Lu County is becoming increasingly tense. Shi Ge's troops are pressing forward."

Zhao Sheng frowned. "Don't worry. I just received the cooperation document from Lan Xiongying. Maybe it can help us get some help."

Zhao Yongsheng looked puzzled. "That Lan Xiongying? I wonder if he can be trusted."

Zhao Sheng's eyes were firm: "Now we can only give it a try."

After hearing what Zhao Sheng said, Zhao Yongsheng had an idea in his mind and said, "Can we use the strength of the Nalan family and use the economy to influence the movement of the grassland troops?"

Zhao Sheng was surprised to hear that Zhao Yongsheng, a man who worked in intelligence, actually understood this. So he looked at Zhao Yongsheng with a sharp gaze and said, "Yongsheng, go on, how do you do it specifically?"

Zhao Yongsheng thought for a moment and said, "The Nalan family is quite influential on the grasslands. If we reach a deep cooperation with them and offer them lucrative commercial benefits, perhaps they can mediate between the various tribes on the grasslands, persuading them to reduce military pressure on us, and even win their support."

Zhao Sheng stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Although the idea is good, it may not be easy to implement. Is the Lan family willing to get involved in this dispute?"

Zhao Yongsheng said confidently, "Sir, wealth and honor are achieved through risk. As long as the conditions we offer are attractive enough, the Lan family may be tempted."

At this moment, Li Shuya interrupted and said, "Husband, we need to be cautious about this matter. If the Nalan family is unreliable, we may fall into a more passive situation."

Zhao Sheng nodded and said, "Shuya is right. Yongsheng, send someone to Weizhou to find out the true intentions of the Nalan family and their bottom line."

Zhao Yongsheng thought for a moment, felt there was nothing to ask, and left.

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In fact, the Nalan family really has this ability. Since receiving the letter from Nalan Xiongying, they also think it is feasible.

In some matters on the grassland, the strength of the family is partly important, but more importantly, the interests of other chiefs cannot be abandoned. However, business cannot be shared, but it can be communicated with each other.

So the Nalan family first wanted to bring the Great Khan Erhan along.

Nalan Xiongying personally went to the Great Chanyu's tent and said sincerely, "Chanyu, this cooperation with Dingzhou is a rare opportunity for all of us tribes on the grassland. We can gain riches while also stabilizing the situation. Why not do it?"

The Great Khan frowned, thought for a long time, and said, "Nalan Xiongying, this matter is of great importance. If it is not handled properly, it may cause disputes among the tribes."

Nalan Xiongying quickly said, "Don't worry, Chanyu. I've thought it through. As long as we operate properly, it will surely benefit all tribes."

The Great Khan was still a little hesitant: "Let me think about it."

Nalan Xiongying was extremely anxious, knowing that time was running out. He continued to persuade him, "Chanyu, this opportunity is rare and will never come back. If we miss this chance, the future development of our grasslands will be even more difficult."

With a huge amount of benefits in front of him, Erhan Chanyu was actually tempted.

Seeing Erhan Chanyu's expression soften, Nalan Xiongying quickly struck while the iron was hot: "Chanyu, this is a crucial step for the future prosperity of our grasslands. If we work together, we will surely create a new situation."

Erhan Chanyu nodded slightly and was about to speak when a spy suddenly arrived with a report: "Chanyu, bad news! The tribes to the west are experiencing internal strife and conflict, and many herders have been injured."

Erhan Chanyu's expression suddenly changed, his brows furrowed. "What's going on? Find out the reason quickly."

Nalan Xiongying's heart tightened, and he thought to himself, "This civil unrest comes at a really bad time. I hope it won't affect our cooperation with Dingzhou."

At this time, the atmosphere in the tent was solemn. Erhan Chanyu paced back and forth, thinking about how to respond.

Nalan Xiongying took a deep breath and said, "Chanyu, the civil unrest must be resolved as soon as possible, but cooperation with Dingzhou cannot be delayed either. We can split our forces into two groups. One group will send people to quell the civil unrest while the other group continues to prepare for cooperation."

Erhan Chanyu stopped and looked at Nalan Xiongying with a firm gaze: "This matter will be as you said. You will arrange it immediately."

Nalan Xiongying obeyed the order and rushed forward, but he never expected that the development of the situation would be much simpler and more straightforward than they had expected.

It was just a few small tribes, due to the scarcity of winter resources, fighting fiercely over the abandoned wool. These wools, which they once disdained, now became the fuse of the dispute.

Now, the Nalan family has begun to purchase these wools. Although the price is low, there are people who are willing to fight for the wools that were once regarded as useless. This is the most wonderful thing in the world.