Chapter 0006: If I Cannot Stay There Either

Although it was just a glance, Fang Jie felt deep down that the elegant room on the second floor opposite the Hongxiu Zhao stage must have been reserved specifically for this person

As soon as this thought emerged, the man in the blue robe had already ascended to the second floor under the guidance of the old cripple. This was the first time Fang Jie witnessed the old cripple showing such deference to someone. At the corner of the staircase, the man turned back and glanced at Fang Jie again, seemingly showing some interest in him. Although they were at a considerable distance, Fang Jie could still discern a faint yet unmistakable meaning in the man's gaze. At the corner of the staircase, the man turned back and glanced at Fang Jie again, seemingly showing some interest in him. Although they were at a considerable distance, Fang Jie could still discern a faint yet unmistakable meaning in the man's gaze.

If it is kept for a wealthy merchant or a high-ranking official, it inevitably appears somewhat vulgar. Although Hongxiu Zhao is merely a singing and dancing establishment, the women here cannot be said to possess noble status.

"Wanyan Liyao." The man from Beiliao replied

How did you get in

Li Xiaozong cast a glance at Fang Jie, his brows tightly furrowed

Fang Jiemeng stood up and pointed at the man's nose, asking: "What is wrong with living a honest life? Do you only feel happy and satisfied when there is war and death? Don't you care how many people die? Are you not afraid that Mongke will order the extermination of your tribe in a fit of rage? Is it not possible to just protect your home and live well?"

What is the matter

However

The man from Beiliang clasped his fists and said: "I admit that you have seen through our thoughts, and the outcome may indeed be as you say. However, as long as the Great Sui and the Mongol Yuan go to war, if we, the people of Beiliang, do our utmost to assist the Great Sui in defeating the Mongol Yuan, will the Emperor still refuse to accept us? You may never understand our desire to find a new place to call home."

Fang Jie smiled and said in a lowered voice: "Rest assured and stay here. If all goes well, it won't be long before you are taken to a very large city, where you will speak with adults of a much higher rank than mine. Perhaps, for you, this will be a good thing"

His clothing is not glamorous and appears somewhat shabby. However, there is no doubt that such a person, even when standing among a group of well-dressed aristocratic youths, would never be overshadowed by their brilliance

It is not merely curiosity, but also ... ... disgust

How can that be possible

At this moment, this insignificant figure from m.hetushu.com is sitting in the dungeon, speaking eloquently.

Li Xiaozong angrily roared: "After receiving a gold piece from that Northern Liao person, you let him in. When I called him in for questioning, he actually had the audacity to tell me that it was not the Mongol people who let him in, but the Northern Liao people. The agreement between the Sui Empire and the Mongol Empire is not applicable to the Northern Liao people!"

This matter spread like a whirlwind, and before long, the Mongolian guards in Nirvana City across the Wolf Milk Mountains were fully aware of it.

This guy

Well, Wanyan Liyao... do you people from Beiliao know how to forge iron

It will happen

Men of the Northern Liao ethnic group wear braids

A brilliance that appears calm yet burns fiercely like fire

What is strange about Fang Jie is the underlying jealousy: why are there always certain individuals in this world who do not need to use words to demonstrate their erudition, do not need to use clothing to display their status, do not need to use wealth to showcase their affluence, yet simply by standing there, they possess an incredibly powerful aura

The young man in the blue shirt smiled faintly and said, "One must always go; otherwise, it would be a great regret"

Fang Jie raised the teacup on the table and took a sip, then cleared his throat and said: "The agreement between His Majesty the Emperor and Mongke seems to have made no mention of the Northern Liao people, right? Therefore, the Northern Liao people are not bound by the terms of the agreement... If the people of the Mongol Yuan Empire get entangled over this matter, they will not be able to come to any clear resolution. Ultimately, this issue will be left to those officials in the Ministry of Rites to haggle with the barbarian tribes of the steppe. I have heard that the officials in the Ministry of Rites are all proud and cunning, one more so than the other. In terms of haggling skills, the barbarian tribes of the steppe are certainly no match."

Fang Jie glanced at Li Xiaozong and asked, "Should they all be regarded as invaders?"

General Li Yuanshan, the Right General of the Imperial Guard, also hails from the Li family of Longyou, being a direct descendant of that lineage. This individual has achieved remarkable military accomplishments and is highly trusted by Emperor Yang. It must be said, who among those honored with the title of Grand General of the Twelve Guards of the Sui Dynasty is not distinguished by outstanding merit? Who among them does not come from a prominent family?

The reason Fang Jie recognized at a glance that the person wearing the leather robe was from Beiliao is due to the distinctive appearance of the Beiliao people. This is a peculiar ethnic group, and when Fang Jie first learned about this ethnicity, he even thought he had traveled back to an era when court dramas were all the rage.

Madam Xi, whose crow's feet are already visible at the corners of her eyes, yet whose appearance remains captivating, spoke to the man before her. Undoubtedly, this was a statement of little substance. Although Madam Xi's face appeared calm, the fluctuations in her heart were far greater than usual.

However, what Li Gandan said is indeed correct

Whether the events that occurred in Fangu City will become the catalyst for war between the Mongol Empire and the Sui Dynasty is uncertain. However, Li Xiaozong understood that he must be prepared at all times. He ordered the cancellation of all leave for the 800 border troops and gathered them to guard against a possible raid by the Mongol Empire. At the same time, he sent someone to report to the county seat of Jibei City, requesting the county governor, Wu Peizhi, to make a decision.

Compared to those high-ranking generals, the minor border commander Li Xiaozong is truly insignificant. If Li Xiaozong is not worth mentioning, then there is no need to speak of Fang Jie, who holds such a lowly position as a deputy scout leader.

Of course! The curved blades in the hands of our tribal warriors are sharper than the knives wielded by the Mongol wolf riders! However... we lack iron... thus we do not have enough weapons, nor sufficient arrows, to resist the wolf riders of the Mongols

Fang Jie did not understand and had no time to speculate, because just as the man ascended to the second floor, several border soldiers rushed in from outside and, without further ado, pulled Fang Jie out.

Standing opposite Li Xian, the man from Beiliang appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old. He was robust in build, with prominent eyebrows and fierce eyes. His face was long and thin, with thin, cool lips, and his features suggested a person of resolute determination.

Fang Jie could not help but let out a bitter laugh; he knew that Li Gandan was notorious for his greed.

The centurion Agudamu did not dare to delay and immediately dispatched someone on horseback to hasten to the garrison of Manduqi's leader, Mandulatu, located two hundred li away.

Square solution

Fang Jie generally understood the attitude of the Northern Liao people. They were unwilling to be suppressed by the Mongol Yuan Empire and had expressed their willingness to submit to the Great Sui Empire on more than one occasion. However, perhaps due to considerations of the overall situation, His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Sui had not made any statements regarding the requests of the Northern Liao people. Although the vast expanse of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains in the extremely cold region covers a large area, it is indeed too barren. His Majesty the Emperor would not go to war with the Mongol Yuan Empire over this barren land and this backward nation. His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Sui had not made any statements regarding the requests of the Northern Liao people. Although the vast expanse of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains in the extremely cold region covers a large area, it is indeed too barren. His Majesty the Emperor would not go to war with the Mongol Yuan Empire over this barren land and this backward nation.

You are welcome and the books

Fang Jie said solemnly: "There has been no trade between the Sui Dynasty and the Northern Liao people. The Northern Liao people have always conducted business with the nomads of the grasslands... Of course, this has certainly caused them considerable losses. However, it is undeniable that it is against the rules for the Northern Liao people to come seeking trade on their own. As for foreign individuals who enter the border cities of the Sui Dynasty without the permission of the Sui court..."

Fang Jie smiled and asked

Fang Jie gently said, "My family general asked me to thank you for your warhorse."

Wanyan Liyao shrugged indifferently: "What the people of Beiliang lack the most are iron tools and salt, but what they have in abundance are excellent warhorses! Moreover, in this world, only we, the Beiliang people, possess cold-resistant warhorses. I do not know if you have heard of a certain matter... The reason the Mongol Yuan people constantly seek to annihilate my kin is that our Beiliang cold cavalry is the only cavalry capable of charging to the foot of the Great Snow Mountain, which is why the followers of Buddhism do not allow us to possess such strength... Buddhism... that is a group of demons!"... The reason the Mongol Yuan people constantly seek to annihilate my kin is that our Beiliang cold cavalry is the only cavalry capable of charging to the foot of the Great Snow Mountain, which is why the followers of Buddhism do not allow us to possess such strength... Buddhism... that is a group of demons!

Mandulatu was a fervent and warlike individual, having requested more than once that the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, Mongke, launch an attack on the Sui Dynasty

Fang Jie asked while running alongside.

Fang Jie was contemplating whether she should invite that man for a drink

Fang Jie did not respond to Li Xiaozong's words but instead retorted, "With so many warhorses, how did they enter the city?"

Similar to the men of a certain dynasty well-known in the square, their foreheads are shaved smooth, while at the back they wear a long braid, which appears somewhat peculiar

Fang Jie glared fiercely at the Northern Liao man and said: "Do you think that with your inferior and foolish schemes, you can drag two empires into this? Do you think you Northern Liao people have that qualification? You are too naive. I dare say, whether this matter reaches Mongke's ears or is known by His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Sui... it will at most elicit a mere laugh."

Li Xiaozong pondered for a moment and said

Adult

Upon receiving the message in Jibei City, Wu Peizhi was immediately startled

Li Xiaozong asked uncertainly.

Madam Xi was taken aback, and a tear slowly traced down the corner of her eye: "Do you have no other regrets?"

At this moment, in the elegant room on the second floor of the Hongxiu Building

If even that perilous place cannot keep me, I will return with books to seek you

He only cursed that Li Xiaozong was a pig, and then immediately wrote a memorial and sent someone to deliver it to Chang'an at the speed of a thousand miles. ... Jibei County is more than ten thousand miles away from Chang'an ... Who knows if by the time the news reaches Chang'an, a conflict will have already broken out? To ensure that no unexpected incidents occur, Wu Peizhi gathered all the county troops to prepare for battle while simultaneously writing a letter to send to the Right Houwei camp, which is three hundred miles away.

Desolate and helpless

Li Xiaozong patted Fang Jie on the shoulder with force and said, "You are truly a remarkable talent!"

The duty officer today, Li Gan, is truly an idiot

Come up with a solution

The general is looking for you, hurry to the market over there

In principle, it is so

The vast territory of the Mongol Empire was unparalleled in the world at that time. It has been said that one of the greatest concerns for the successive Khans of the Mongol Empire was that none of them truly knew the extent of their own lands or the number of subjects they had. This was due to the sheer size of the Mongol Empire, which was so immense that it could not be accurately mapped.

I just don't understand

"I need to leave, so I came first"

The man in the long blue robe immediately captured Fang Jie’s attention upon entering. To be honest, such a man would attract attention in any setting, whether in the bustling streets or in the halls of power

Are you suggesting that we just pretend it never happened

So what is the general waiting for

What is your name? Fang Jie asked

... ...

Running all the way to the newly built wooden building of the market supervision office, Fang Jie likely already understood what had happened. The hundreds of tall horses in the market stood there, while the Northern Liao people in dirty leather robes leaned against the wooden posts, seemingly leisurely playing the flute, though the music had a slight tremor.

He looked at Fang Jie and asked word by word: "Do you think we should not resist?"

Hongxiu Zhao has never been a place of vulgarity, and Aunt Xi has never been an ordinary person

He found that his companion's face looked somewhat pale, and he spoke breathlessly. It was evident that Hong Xiuzhao was not the first place he had sought; perhaps he had already run through half of Fanggu City.

We, the people of Beiliao, do not fear the harsh cold; what we fear is the extinction of our clan... Since the last Khan of the Mongol Yuan Empire, every five years, the Mongol Yuan has initiated a recruitment and conscription of our tribe, claiming to recruit strong young men to join the Wolf Riders. However, in reality, those taken away are slaughtered along the way. This is because the Mongol Yuan fears us; they do not want our tribe to grow strong, and they use such cruel methods to massacre our people. At this rate... within thirty years, our tribe will disappear from this world.

The man from Beiliao glanced at Fang Jie, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes: "You must not have been to the Shiwanda Mountain, so you do not know how cold that place truly is. Perhaps you think that the winter in Fangu City is already hard to bear, but in our hometown, the current weather in Fangu City is even warmer than our spring season! If you had been to the Shiwanda Mountain, you would understand what true cold is, a despairing cold." Perhaps you think that the winter in Fangu City is already hard to bear, but in our hometown, the current weather in Fangu City is even warmer than our spring season! If you had been to the Shiwanda Mountain, you would understand what true cold is, a despairing cold.

You have arrived

This esteemed person

Fang Jie looked at the leading man from Beiliang and sighed, saying: "Do you think I can't see what you are plotting? You want to force the Mongol Yuan and the Great Sui to take military action? To compel the Great Sui to accept you? Foolish! Even a small official like me in the border town can see through this; are the high-ranking officials in the court blind?"

The still towering bosom dazzles the eyes, filled with the allure of maturity and femininity

What does he despise

The Mongol Empire was divided into forty-eight banners, with the smallest banner managing over a thousand miles of pasture. The banner closest to the border city of Fangu of the Sui Dynasty is the Mandu Banner, whose leader, Mandula Tu, is a staunch proponent of war. The banners of the Mongol Empire are akin to the commanderies of the Sui Dynasty, varying in size, and the selection of banner leaders is appointed by the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, followed by hereditary succession

This matter was handled too foolishly by you people from Beiliao

Are you leaving again? Where are you going

Fang Jie nodded and turned to leave

You will know once you go there

... ...

However, it is said that this individual has six wives, three of whom are Han Chinese

That afternoon, explosive news spread throughout Fangu City. The Northern Liao people, who had brought no less than 500 warhorses for trade, were personally captured by General Li Xiaozong. The warhorses of the Northern Liao were confiscated, and over thirty Northern Liao men were shackled and imprisoned in the dungeons of Fangu City, reportedly subjected to severe torture

Finally

The 50,000 elite troops of the Right Marquis Wei of the Sui Dynasty serve as a bulwark for the northwestern frontier of the Sui Dynasty

The most mysterious place of time