In the thatched hut, Lu Ming paced slowly.
Tuoba Lan was sitting on a wooden bed covered with quilt. There were really no furniture such as tables and chairs.
It has been two days since Tuoba Lan and Chen Xingchang met, but it is obvious that Chen Xingchang has no intention of sending Tuoba Lan to meet Ma Quanyou.
Lu Ming and others were arranged to live in a thatched hut with a fence. There were always more than a dozen soldiers on duty outside day and night, saying that it was for the safety of the Queen Khan.
"Did Chen Xingchang put us under house arrest?" Tuoba Lan asked.
Lu Ming looked out the window of the thatched hut, which was actually a square hole, at Xiao Hei, who was tied to a tree in the fenced yard, without saying a word.
Da Tong was going to feed Xiao Hei hay. Because he encountered fierce beasts such as saber-toothed tigers, he was afraid to go back to the tribe alone. Lu Ming promised to take him home.
"Wang... Dahua, what should we do?" Tuoba Lan asked worriedly.
Lu Ming pondered, "Wait a little longer. Didn't Chen Xingchang say that he had informed the Khan and asked him to come pick you up?"
Tuoba Lan's face was filled with more worry, "But..."
It was obvious that Chen Xingchang and Ma Quanyou had a disagreement. In fact, if you think about it, you will know that the resources here are limited. Chen Xingchang and Ma Quanyou both brought three or four thousand people here. Who would not want to monopolize these limited resources? Moreover, if the two coexisted, the local tribes here might not be able to support so many people. This might be a survival issue.
If the two sides really fight, I will naturally be happy to see it.
But Tuoba Lan was obviously a smart woman, and she had also vaguely thought of this. She was now worried that Ma Quanyou's coming would be a Hongmen Banquet.
Outside, it seemed like things were getting lively.
When Lu Ming came out, Liu Deshui immediately ran into the courtyard, "Miss Wang, do you want to go out for a walk?" He volunteered to become one of the guards of this thatched hut.
Lu Ming nodded at the noise not far away: "Why is it so lively?"
Liu Deshui smiled apologetically and whispered, "Oh, I was just about to tell you the good news. Although Sanyuan Khan was busy with military affairs and did not come in person, he also sent his chief of staff to bring people to pick up the Queen!" In fact, this news should not be told to the Queen and her entourage.
Lu Ming nodded slightly. Who is Ma Quanyou? Why would he take risks so easily
Suddenly, Datong, who was feeding Xiaohei, dropped the hay and ran out of the yard, but was quickly stopped by the guards.
Datong gestured anxiously.
As Lu Ming walked over, Da Tong hurried to his side, pointed at a group of people passing by the yard, and gestured to Lu Ming.
It was a group of Baihai rebels escorting several ragged natives, including the old and the young, women and children. It looked like a big family. Those who walked slowly, even children, would be kicked hard by the soldiers escorting them. Lu Ming frowned when he saw this.
Da Tong gestured anxiously, and it seemed that he knew this family.
Maybe he is also the trade officer of this tribe
At this moment, a woman among the natives stumbled slightly while walking, which immediately caused the soldiers to laugh. A soldier who seemed to be a leader came over to help her.
The natives here are more like the ancient Egyptians, with bronze skin, black hair and eyes, wide faces and high noses. The beauties among them are still very charming.
This woman is undoubtedly a beautiful young woman. Most tribal women have good figures, and she is no exception.
The soldier leader seemed to be supporting her, but in fact he was holding her in his arms and touching her all over.
After being pushed by the woman, the soldier leader immediately became furious. He slapped the woman to the ground and kicked her hard.
The native family was immediately in an uproar, but as they were held at gunpoint by the soldiers, they could only watch as the soldier leader picked up the unconscious woman and said with a chuckle, "Wait a moment!" and was about to go into the thatched cottage in front.
At this time, Lu Ming had already walked to the gate of the courtyard, and several guards guarding the fenced courtyard were approaching.
But the native family could no longer bear it, and rushed over to rescue the woman. They fought with the soldiers escorting them, and the scene was a mess. Several guards rushed over to help the escorting soldiers.
A soldier pointed his gun at the most violent young man among the natives and was about to shoot.
"Bang!" A gunshot rang out, and the soldier pulled the trigger with the muzzle of the gun pointing upwards. As blood was already gushing out of his throat, he staggered backward and fell to the ground, covering his throat with both hands.
Lu Ming was already standing next to the soldier leader, with a dagger at his neck, and shouted, "Stop!"
"Ms. Wang, what are you doing?" Liu Deshui was stunned and ran over hurriedly.
"These people are my guide's friends. Without my guide, the Khan and I might have died on the road!" Lu Ming said as he pulled the military leader slowly toward the yard and said, "Release this family."
Without the military leader, Liu Deshui had the highest rank, so he thought he should ease the situation. He was about to ask the soldiers to release the people, but Captain Zhao, with Miss Wang's dagger against his throat, shouted, "Release them, release them!"
The family was released and someone helped the woman up.
As Lu Ming retreated into the yard, he winked at Da Tong who had already run to his side.
The two were used to communicating with gestures, and it seemed that Datong immediately understood what Lu Ming meant. He went over and talked to the family in a babble, and slowly led the family back into the fenced yard.
Lu Ming nodded towards the thatched hut, and Datong was even more delighted. He gestured to the whole family to go into the hut, and the woman who was almost violated was also helped in.
"Ms. Wang, please let him go first and we can talk it out!" Liu Deshui's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
Lu Ming pulled the soldier leader to the door of the thatched cottage and said coldly: "I want to see the chief of staff of the Sanyuan Department!"
Liu Deshui regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. Normally, he should not have told Miss Wang the news, but he was obsessed with it and kept thinking about how to please her, so he blurted it out. If the President knew about this, he would definitely shoot him.
Fortunately, Miss Wang said to the military leader: "Whether he comes or not has nothing to do with me punishing you!"
Liu Deshui was so moved that tears were about to flow.
Miss Wang obviously meant that Captain Zhao had mentioned the arrival of the chief of staff in order to save his life, and something like that the two armies were friendly
It was very chaotic. Captain Zhao was indeed begging for mercy, but no one could hear what he was saying.
At this time, Captain Zhao didn't dare to say much, and he probably didn't understand what Miss Wang meant.
In the future, it will also be a confusing account.
Liu Deshui felt that it seemed that only he and Miss Wang knew about this matter, and it was a little secret between him and her, and it seemed that he and Miss Wang had become closer.
He still had Hu's persuasion in his mouth.
At this time, a group of people came hurriedly from the east, some wearing White Navy uniforms and some wearing Sanyuan military uniforms.
Lu Ming was slightly startled, because among the officers in Sanyuan military uniform, the one walking in front was a middle-aged man in his forties. He had seen his photo before. He was the insider of the Military Intelligence Department, named Ma Shengyu. He was originally just a staff officer, but now, he was promoted to Chief of Staff
The Baihai officer walking with Ma Shengyu was fat and big-eared, with the rank of major general.
Chen Xingchang certainly didn't want to let anyone go. Seeing that Ma Quanyou had only sent his men down, he probably made up an excuse not to even meet him and told others that no one else was here.
Someone hurried over to General Bai Hai to report.
Lu Ming said to Ma Shengyu, "The Queen Khan is here, take us away!" Tuoba Lan walked out of the thatched hut and stood beside Lu Ming.
Ma Shengyu quickly saluted Tuoba Lan: "Queen Khan! I am here to pick you up!"
The Baihai general said with a gloomy face: "I'm afraid this won't work, Chief of Staff Ma. The Khan's guards killed our brothers in the army! This matter requires the decision of the President!" In fact, he was full of joy and didn't know how to politely refuse the people from the Sanyuan tribe. This was an order from the President, asking him to find an excuse to refuse.
Ma Shengyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, I will also report to the Khan, but you must ensure the safety of the Khan Queen and those around her!"
Lu Ming frowned and said, "We can't leave?"
Ma Shengyu looked helpless, "Please..." Turning to Tuoba Lan, he said, "Queen Khan, please keep an eye on her and stop causing trouble!"
Lu Ming snorted coldly: "I hate to see men bullying women! Since you can't leave!" The dagger in his hand moved slightly.
Captain Zhao's throat immediately began to gushed out with blood, and he was pushed out by Lu Ming. He staggered forward a few steps, fell to the ground, struggled, and gradually became silent.
A barely perceptible hint of joy flashed across Ma Shengyu's eyes.
Lu Ming nodded in his heart. This guy hadn't betrayed him yet. It was just that telegrams could not be sent from here. Now that he saw the possibility of a conflict between the two major groups was increasing, he felt happy.
After all, his relatives are still waiting for him to reunite in Shengjing.
The fat white general of the White Sea turned pale and waved his hand, "Catch her!"
Tuoba Lan stepped in front of Lu Ming and said coldly: "I can't leave her. You can decide the right and wrong?!"
Ma Shengyu also said coldly: "Deputy Commander Gao, what right do you have to deal with the Khan's personal female guard? You should wait until the President comes back, otherwise, I'm afraid you will regret it!"
The fat white man's face was uncertain. He finally waved his hand and ordered the soldiers to retreat. He said coldly to Lu Ming: "If you dare to be so violent again, don't blame me for being rude!" He turned around and said bitterly: "Guard this place well!"
Liu Deshui finally put his heart at ease. But when he looked at the female thug, he saw fear in his eyes. She was a murderer without blinking an eye. Thinking about how he loved to get close to her, he was sweating all over. His legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground. He was just madly testing the edge of death...