Chapter 130 Transaction (I went back to my hometown to clean up these few days)

On the vast northern grassland, the wind blows up the fine grass debris, making it dance freely in the air.

The vastness of the grassland and the height of the sky are intertwined to form a magnificent and mysterious picture.

The envoys sent by Su Ye from Cangzhou walked slowly forward on this solid land, facing the scorching sun and sandstorms.

The team of envoys was not large, but each of them looked energetic, and their eyes revealed determination and courage.

After several days of trekking, the messengers finally arrived at the first settlement of a weak tribe.

From afar, you can see a cluster of low tents together, with smoke rising up and interweaving with the clouds in the sky.

The tribesmen either ride on horses or work on foot, working hard on this land to maintain the livelihood of the tribe.

The arrival of the envoys attracted the attention of the tribesmen.

They put down their work, gathered around, and looked curiously at these guests who had come from afar.

Their eyes were full of vigilance and curiosity. After all, in this grassland full of variables, any outsider might bring unknown risks and opportunities.

The envoys were not in a hurry to state their purpose, but first extended their sincere greetings to the tribesmen according to the etiquette of the grassland.

They brought beautiful gifts and distributed them to the children and the elderly who were watching, conveying friendship and goodwill in this way.

The messengers stopped in front of the tribal leader's tent, dismounted according to grassland etiquette, and saluted respectfully into the tent.

The tribal leader, an old man with wrinkles on his face but sharp eyes, slowly walked out of the tent, followed by several tribal elders and warriors.

"Guests from afar, what brings you to our territory? What brings you to our territory?"

Although the leader's voice was old, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

A young and handsome man stepped forward from the envoys and replied respectfully, "Dear tribal leader, we are envoys from Daqian Cangzhou."

"We came here this time hoping to establish friendly relations with your tribe and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results through exchange."

The chief nodded slightly, signaling the messenger to continue.

The messenger continued, "We in Cangzhou have a large number of weapons and armors, all of which are finely crafted and extremely powerful."

"We hope to exchange these weapons and armor for your tribe's war horses."

"We believe that such an exchange would be beneficial to both parties."

After hearing the messenger's words, the chief fell into deep thought.

He knew clearly that the weapons and armor of the major dynasties in the Central Plains were famous throughout the grassland. Their sharpness and strength were enough to double the strength of any tribe.

For the grassland tribes, war horses are as important as their lives.

They are not only means of transportation and transport, but also powerful assistants in fighting and hunting.

"Your proposal is very attractive."

The chief spoke slowly, "But war horses are the pride of our tribe. They carry our history and glory. We cannot make a decision lightly."

The messenger smiled and said, "We completely understand your concerns."

"But please believe that our lord proposed this exchange out of sincere and friendly wishes."

"We know how important warhorses are to your tribe, so we are willing to exchange them for our best weapons and armor."

“This is not only a recognition of the value of the warhorse, but also a symbol of respect and friendship for your tribe.”

It doesn't matter whether it's the latest one or not.

As long as it looks new.

In order to be a good neighbor to the grassland.

Number one trouble maker.

Su Ye specially mobilized a large number of craftsmen.

All these old or second-hand standard weapons were simply refurbished.

It's no problem to fool the foreigners in these small tribes. As for the big tribes, they naturally have another group of more sophisticated ones.
Hmm. Second-hand.

The leader looked at the sincere look in the messenger's eyes and couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

After hesitating for a while, he turned around and whispered with the elders behind him.

The elders behind him expressed their opinions one after another, and most of them supported the exchange, believing that this was a rare opportunity;

After all, there is suddenly an ambitious hungry wolf next to him.

Having a better weapon will at least give me some comfort when I sleep at night.

Some people are opposed to it, worrying that it will cause unnecessary trouble.

"We are willing to make an exchange with you."

"But we have one condition: the weapons and armor we exchange must be the best and most sophisticated."

"We cannot trade our pride for inferior goods."

After a long discussion, the leader finally made up his mind and turned to the messenger.

Although they can't tell whether it is the best.

But it doesn't stop them from speaking out.

The envoy was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly assured, "Don't worry, the weapons and armor we brought are all carefully selected top-quality items."

"Our lord takes this exchange very seriously and will never let you down."

Um.
This carefully selected means carefully refurbished.

The two sides then began detailed conversations and discussions.

The envoys displayed the samples of weapons and armor they brought with them, each piece was sparkling and chilling.

These are indeed new.

The tribal leaders and elders carefully examined the weapons, nodding their heads in praise from time to time.

Looking at these brand new weapons and armor in front of me.

The tribal leaders and elders were immediately moved by the sincerity (acting skills) of the envoys and decided to send their best men to select the war horses to ensure a fair and smooth exchange.

After some inspection, the leader decided to have more in-depth negotiations with the envoys.

They had a heated discussion on the details of the exchange, such as the ratio, time, and method.

The envoys fully demonstrated the great sincerity and strength from Cangzhou, and the leader also firmly safeguarded the interests of the tribe.

The negotiations lasted for several days, with both sides trying to find a mutually beneficial and win-win solution.

Finally, moved (fooled) by the envoys’ patience and sincerity, the chief agreed to the terms of the exchange.

The arrival of these envoys from Cangzhou was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The tribes on the grassland sent out spies to observe this strange team from afar and guess their purpose.

After finalizing the transaction with the first tribe, they rushed to the next tribe, the Bailu Tribe.

The leader of the Bailu tribe, a middle-aged man with a sturdy build and a resolute face, led the tribe's warriors to greet the envoy at the tribal border.

The envoys dismounted and saluted, handing over a handwritten letter and exquisite gifts from the current Cangzhou governor, Su Ye.

The leader of the Bailu tribe unfolded the letter, read it carefully, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

The envoys took the opportunity to explain the intention of the exchange. They displayed the samples of weapons and armor they brought with them - sharp swords, sturdy shields, exquisite armor, each piece emitting a cold light.

After intense discussion and careful consideration, the leader of the Bailu tribe finally decided to accept the exchange.

He sent out the most savvy trader in the tribe to discuss the ratio and details of the exchange with the envoys in detail.

(End of this chapter)