After listening to Lawang's explanation of his purpose, Wu Feng pondered for a long time without saying anything. It was not that he meant to be arrogant. Indeed, Lawang's request was a bit embarrassing. Fortunately, Wu Feng had also heard Ling Tianfang introduce the situation of the Indian Kingdom. , he asked casually while thinking: "I heard that your Hyderabad tribe split from the original Solian tribe?"
Lawang glanced at Robson beside him. He didn't know what Wufeng meant by asking. Seeing that Robson didn't express anything, he answered cautiously: "Your Excellency is right. The Hyderabad tribe was separated from the Solian tribe two years ago. The remaining two divisions are the Solian Division and the Mish Division, but now the strength of these two divisions is far inferior to that of our Hyderabad Division. However, it is precisely because of this split that our strength has been weakened. Only the Ku'an tribe will take advantage of the situation. And our troops are more concentrated in the north to defend against foreign enemies, so ``````"
Nodding to express his understanding, Wu Feng suggested: "Then why don't you think of a way to reunite the original Great Solian tribe? In this way, the subordinate tribes will not be a problem. There is no need to come all the way to the imperial capital like this. Looking for help?"
With an unspeakable bitter smile on his face, Lawang shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's difficult. Your Excellency may not know much about our entire Indian tribe. To put it shamefully, although our Indian tribe is nominally one Tribes, but there are many differences in their customs, habits and religious beliefs. Even within the same tribe, there are many differences. Once separated, it will be extremely difficult to get back together, not to mention our Hyderabad tribe now. The power is not unparalleled, so it is too difficult to unify.”
Although Lawang's words were very implicit, they also confirmed the intelligence that Ling Tianfang once told Wu Feng, that is, the separatist tendencies in the Indian Kingdom are very serious, and there is a lack of strong political and military power. control.
"Mr. Kolawang, you also know that Northern Luzon has just been included in the empire's territory. I don't need to tell you what the situation there is like. Yes, I have plans to improve public security in the west of Northern Luzon. Moreover, the First Division of the Northwest Army under me is also stationed there, and local troops of several divisions have also been formed and are intensifying their training, but this will take time. I want to assist you in the short term to attack the Pangcha as you said. The tribe and the Tik tribe have some difficulties." Wu Feng said with a smile.
"Furthermore, the most important point is to assist your Hyderabad tribe in attacking the Pancha and Tik tribes. I need a good reason." This is the key, Wu Feng said slowly. He is not worried about what the other party must bring in exchange, but the conditions must be of sufficient weight to make a deal possible.
Looking at each other and smiling, Lawang showed his white teeth again, so much so that Wu Feng even suspected that he deliberately showed what he was proud of in front of him, "Sir, what conditions do you need?"
"Then what conditions are you prepared to offer?" Wu Feng asked back. At this moment, Wu Feng didn't care whether he could return to the northwest or not. It was still unknown. The benefits that could be obtained must be obtained first, otherwise the opportunity would Don't miss it, it will never come again. If you miss it, it will be rare to meet.
"Sir, you actually know that if the western passage in Northern Luzon is cleared, it will be of great benefit to you. First of all, our Indian and even the Hansen Alliance's goods to the west can continuously pass through this passage. Entering Northern Luzon is much more convenient than transporting goods from your empire to the current Shuangduiji area, and you can also get considerable tariff benefits; secondly, you can also appease the local people who have been bullied by the Panja tribe. It will help consolidate your rule there." Lawang returned to his businessman appearance and began to negotiate terms.
"I know all this without you having to tell me. What I want to know now is what your Hyderabad tribe is prepared to pay?" Wu Feng interrupted Rawang rudely, "My soldiers entered your Indian territory to fight and bleed for you. , even at the cost of their lives, there must be a reward. Should my soldiers bleed and die in vain? I’m afraid this is unjustifiable, right?"
"That's natural, but this matter is of great importance, and it's difficult to make a final decision here. I would like to take some time to visit you. When will you be free, sir?" Lawang did not feel dissatisfied. As a businessman, he Of course, I know that if you want to get something, you must have to pay for it. Good things that come out of nothing will never happen in this world.
"Well, that makes sense. I think we should have a good talk and find a solution that satisfies both of us. I'm always waiting for your visit." Wu Feng replied with a satisfied nod.
"Well, it's settled, I'll come to visit you tomorrow morning." Lawang said solemnly, "Then, I'll leave first."
Looking at the two people leaving, Wu Feng showed a strange smile on his lips, and slowly walked back to the hall while thinking. This Robson's identity is really strange. How could he get involved with the Indians? He seems to have a very close relationship. He actually needs to be the matchmaker for such a thing. It's really not easy, but he needs to take a good look at it. His background is unknown even if he is being plotted against.
While he was thinking about it, the master's voice rang in his ears: "Hey, Mr. Li, where have you gone? I've been looking for you for a long time. Let's go and meet some guests." Without any explanation, Wei Zhongxing pulled Wu Feng up. He walked towards the middle of the hall with his hand.
"Hey, hey, Mr. Wei, there's no need to be like this. I was just walking around outside." Wu Feng frowned and was helplessly pulled to the center of the hall by his master.
"You are one of the guests of honor at today's banquet. Many guests are asking me where the host has hidden you. Hehe, even the three princesses have asked about it." Wei Zhongxing's old face had sweat stains. , obviously he has been looking for Wu Feng for a while.
"Oh, then I'm flattered." Wu Feng shrugged and pretended not to care, but he was actually very happy inside.
"Well, I came to you on the entrustment of the three princesses. They all want to see what the legendary general of our dynasty is like, and they are very curious about you." Wei Zhongxing greeted the guests around him. , while saying: "Maybe the three princesses are really attracted to you. As long as you can lead the imperial army to defeat the Machikhans, it will not be easy to win the hearts of the three princesses. I heard that his father He never forgets the restoration of his country, and spends all day wandering around with the so-called government-in-exile, hoping that the Empire and the Milanese countries will uphold justice for them. The ambassador of the Kingdom of Milan in Beijing is frightened by them and hides in the embassy all day long, pretending to be sick. Don’t dare to see them.”
Speaking of this, Wei Zhongxing's face darkened, and his footsteps on the soft cashmere carpet also slowed down, "Although I don't know much about military affairs, I also know that this matter is difficult to achieve. The empire has hundreds of thousands of troops stationed there. They have done nothing in the south and have suffered frequent defeats. Do you think the Machi Khans are easy people?"
Wu Feng did not say a word and followed the old man's footsteps silently, "But Li Deguang has also been my friend for many years. When we were studying at Imperial University in our early years, our relationship was as close as brothers. I didn't expect that people would end up like this in old age. Several girls Staying in the post house all day is boring, so I asked them to come to the banquet to relax." As if talking to himself, Wei Zhongxing walked slowly, with a look of memories on his old face, and said When the three girls arrived, their love was beyond words.
"But the shame of national subjugation always weighs on our heads. How can it taste good to live under someone else's fence? Wufeng, you are the leading general in our dynasty. Even the arrogant Luobi people bow their heads in front of you. Tell me. Is the Macchi Khanate really that powerful? Could it be that even the Empire and the countries of Milan, Andako, and Mahad can't defeat it if they unite?" Wei Zhongxing's tone became a little excited, and he obviously thought of something and stopped in his steps. .
Seeing that Wei Zhongxing's tone and title had changed, Wu Feng was also a little emotional, but he was unwilling to lie in front of the old man. He thought about the wording before speaking: "Master Wei, this issue is a bit complicated, and it involves more than just It’s just a military issue, it also involves the interest relationships between countries and external environmental issues, which can’t be explained in a sentence or two.”
Wei Zhongxing was a little disappointed. If even Wu Feng said there was no hope, then his old friend might really have no hope of returning to the country. But whether Wu Feng completely denied it also gave him a glimmer of hope. He also hoped that one day his old friend could Really return to your own country and become a dignified king.
Seeing a complex look of disappointment and expectation on the old man's face, Wu Feng also sighed, "Sir, you may not know much about these things. There are too many things involved here. If you are really interested, where can you go?" I’ll chat with you alone one day.”
"Forget it, Wu Feng, as long as you have this intention, maybe one day when you have to face this problem, just don't let us down." Wei Zhongxing said with a low expression, "Let's go, maybe three girls I’ve been waiting impatiently.”
When Wei Zhongxing and Wu Feng walked into the crowd of young men, they could only hear people talking happily.
"What I admire the most is the poem by the poet Bai Mu. Without you seeing it, the water of passion comes from the sky and rushes to the sea never to return. Who can compete with that majestic momentum?" A loud voice said loudly.
"Well, although Bai Mu's poems are unparalleled, I think Master Huineng's verse is a classic quatrain that has been rare in our country in the past twenty years. The bodhi tree has no tree, and the mirror is not a stand. There is nothing in the beginning. , where is it like dust? How profound and full of Zen charm." Another high-pitched voice argued.
Upon hearing this, Wu Feng knew that these people were showing off their literary talents in front of beautiful women. His scalp went numb and he turned around to leave, but Wei Zhongxing had already stopped him.
"Sir, I'd better not make a fool of myself here. I don't know anything about poetry." Wu Feng quickly begged in a low voice. No matter how thick-skinned he was, Wu Feng was not willing to be speechless in front of the beautiful woman. Then It really damages your own glorious image.
"Hey, as a member of a noble family, how can you not know any poetry? No need to be modest, look at these girls, they have seen you, let's go up." Wei Zhongxing didn't believe that Wu Feng was from a noble family. Poetry, thinking he was being polite, forced him to step forward with a smile.
Wu Feng secretly complained, seeing more than a dozen pairs of eyes falling on him, some of which were disdain, some envy, some jealousy, some dissatisfaction, and some curiosity. If he struggled to beg for mercy, he would be embarrassed in vain, so he had to put on a calm and calm look. He walked around people without changing his appearance.