It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Chapter 165: Staying in Mobei

After carefully taking the man's pulse and examining the wound on his chest, Zheng Huaiming nodded. "Although the previous injury was serious and the wound took a long time to heal, fortunately Brother Song is in good health. His life should be safe."

The young man standing behind him, dressed in Hufu, subconsciously asked, "Can we ride horses now?"

Zheng Huaiming, "Although the wound has scabbed over now, it's best to rest for a while to prevent it from collapsing."

Song Youlin stood up, put on his Hu clothing, and said to Zhou Mu, "Sir, I can get on the horse and won't delay your business."

Zhou Mu raised his hand to stop Song Youlin from saying the next words, "You took the arrow for my sake. Since you are injured, you should take good care of yourself. There is no need to rush."

"But..." Song Youlin wanted to say something else, but Zhou Mu raised his hand to stop him.

Zheng Huaiming had no intention of prying too much. He packed up his medicine box and took out a letter from his arms. "Brother Song, if you can return, please deliver this letter to the Yongchang Escort Agency in Qishui County."

This was something Song Youshan had agreed to earlier. He took the letter handed over and subconsciously asked, "With Brother Zheng's ability, have you ever thought of running away?"

Zheng Huaiming shook his head. "I can escape, but if I do, what good will happen to the Han people who were captured with me?"

"As long as I'm here, these people won't bother me too much because they value my medical skills. Even though I'm trapped deep in the enemy camp, my presence can improve their situation to the greatest extent, so it's worth it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mu bowed deeply to Zheng Huaiming, "Sir, you are so righteous!"

Zheng Huaiming hurriedly moved away. Although he didn't know the other party's identity, the aura emanating from Zhou Mu made it clear that he was not an ordinary person.

He replied very respectfully, "Sir, there's no need to be like this. As a doctor, it's my duty to save the dying and the wounded. It's just that the method has been changed now, but I personally think it's the same."

It was a relief to see people from the Central Plains in this Mobei grassland. One of them was even from Qishui County. If I could pass on the news of my safety through him, it would be great.

This is already a very lucky thing for him.

Zheng Huaiming left a bottle of blood-replenishing and qi-invigorating pills before saying goodbye and leaving.

After sending the people away, Song Youlin took the initiative to suggest: "Young General, we have been delayed in Mobei for too long. I am no longer in good health. We should start our journey back home as soon as possible."

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the 'dong dong' sound of Zhou Mu's long knuckles tapping on the table.

After a while, Zhou Mu said, "Let's not rush back yet. The Tiele leader's attitude is still unclear. If we can convince them to join forces with the Central Plains Dynasty to attack the Northern Rong, we can at least ensure that the people of the Dashun Dynasty can live in peace on the border for ten years."

When Song Youlin heard his superior say this, he didn't dare to persuade him anymore.

Although the world has been at peace for two years, the barbarians in the border areas have been eyeing the country covetously and would go south to plunder from time to time. The people in several counties on the border have long been suffering.

Taking into account the newly established dynasty and the competition among various forces, the emperor was quite tolerant of the barbarians in the north.

The generals in charge of the border, including my father, did not dare to send troops to attack the Northern Rong easily.

The reason for this was that the treasury was empty due to years of war, and the people were in urgent need of rest and recuperation.

However, this disaster gave Zhou Mu a good way to eliminate the Beirong.

Years ago, the enemy army made a feint to the east and attacked in the west, pretending to gather troops to attack Shuocheng, but actually deployed troops outside Yuncheng.

In the situation where the enemy was numerous and we were few, in order to defeat the enemy and wait for reinforcements, Zhou Mu took thirty archers to prepare for a night attack on the enemy camp.

But they were attacked by the enemy just when they were halfway there.

Fortunately, he changed his route temporarily, but still ran into the ambusher.

These people set up ambushes on several necessary roads, and it was obvious that they had made sufficient preparations.

More than 30 people broke out of the encirclement under the cover of night, but only more than 20 people were left when they escaped to a safe place.

Among them, Song Youlin Hai captured a spy. After interrogation, Zhou Mu realized that his actions today had actually been leaked.

He couldn't catch the traitor for the time being, but the crisis in Yuncheng could not be ignored. The group hid in the heart of the grassland for two days, and on the third night they finally found their way to the enemy camp.

They let their horses run away, burned their food supplies, and fought all the way until only five people were left when they finally escaped. Two of them died of their injuries while fleeing.

In the end, Zhou Mu did not choose to return to Yuncheng, but went all the way north to the Mobei grassland.

Here Zhou Mu secretly contacted An Zhai, an insider who was doing business here.

The group settled down in Mobei for the time being.

It was this defeat of the Northern Rong that caused serious divisions among the tribes in the grassland. The Tiele tribe united with other tribes, broke away from the Northern Rong, and established their headquarters in the northern desert.

This gave Zhou Mu an opportunity, an opportunity to attack together.

This is what he thought and did. The main reason why he stayed in Mobei was to promote the success of this cooperation.

If the Tiele leader still has concerns, he might have to take action himself...

Zhou Mu tapped the table with his knuckles again and again, thinking about the feasibility of this matter in his mind.