Having not seen my beloved granddaughter for two years, even a person like Mr. Xiao found it difficult to give his attention to others.

Fortunately, this "other person" is Huan Yu, who has always been knowledgeable and knowledgeable, so the situation was not embarrassing.

He knew very well that the protagonist today was not him, so after exchanging pleasantries, he consciously sat on the chair next to the desk.

Shi Ke quickly served him hot tea, which was regarded as smoothing things over for the Xiao family.

Huan Yu thanked him and shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't care.

Seeing that he was so easy to get along with, Shi Ke breathed a sigh of relief, found a chair and sat down next to him.

After a while, Xiao Bi had already described yesterday's arrest of Liang Ruoru to Mr. Xiao.

In fact, General Song had already sent someone to report these things yesterday, but the granddaughter's vivid narration still made Old Duke Xiao listen with interest.

Especially when Xiao Bi said that she could not take it off even if she held it, the old man burst into hearty laughter.

"I know that you, a little devil, will never forget Chi Duhan's two horses so easily!"

Xiao Bi sat on the armrest of the chair, took his arm and shook it: "Grandpa, it only takes two days from the pass to Chidu Khan's tribe. Prince Sanji should have met Chidu Khan by now.

When Chidu Khan heard that his precious son had been captured, he would definitely send someone to Yanmen County immediately.

We have to make plans early so that we don’t end up in a hurry and suffer a loss.”

His words made the other three people laugh.

Old Duke Xiao pointed at her and laughed at the other two people and scolded: "Who did you learn to be so greedy? Chi Duhan's two horses and horses were exchanged for a stupid son, and she is still not satisfied!"

Xiao Bi pouted and said: "The two horses belong to me, and the other brothers cannot run away in vain.

You can't let me pay for them to eat and drink with my own money, and then I have to reward them with money after they're full and full, right?

If my brother-in-law finds out, he will definitely call me stupid again..."

Old Duke Xiao couldn't laugh or cry: "Are you acting greedy for money?"

Shi Ke couldn't help but said: "The princess's words are good. The Bei Rong cavalry has harassed our Wei border people in recent years. A large part of Chidu Khan's wealth was obtained from looting, so it is appropriate to pay some blood.

According to my subordinates, apart from those two horses, Chidu Khan must at least be able to produce this number again."

Xiao Bi looked at his extended index finger and asked doubtfully: "Uncle Shi, how much does this finger of yours represent?"

Shi Ke said with a smile: "As someone who can't be taken off, it's not too much to ask for more. But we have to be careful about everything. We can't open our mouths like a lion. It would be unsightly if we force someone into a hurry."

Therefore, my subordinates thought that they could ask Chidu Khan for supplies worth ten thousand taels of silver, whether it was horses, cattle, sheep, or even animal skins.

This will not only make him feel distressed, but will not make him jump over the wall."

Xiao Bi thought for a while before saying: "Thank you Uncle Shi for your advice, but... Chidu Khan is not an idiot like his son. He will never willingly send the supplies to us."

Seeing that she could listen to other people's suggestions and not be dazzled by victory, Mr. Xiao was very pleased.

After not seeing each other for two years, Xiaojiu's growth exceeded his expectations.

No wonder Xiaowu always praises her in his letters, but Ah Heng has so many worries...

He looked at Huan Yu, who had been silent all this time, and said with a smile, "Does A Yu have any good suggestions about this?"

Huan Yu was naturally happy to hear him call himself "A Yu", which meant that he had managed to catch the eye of the old prince and he was willing to treat him as his grandson.

But even though I am happy, I still feel a little uneasy.

The two of them just met, and they didn't even exchange more than five sentences. Now the old man started to test him?

He smiled unhurriedly and said: "This junior agrees with Xiaojiu's statement. Chidu Khan will definitely not hand over the supplies to us willingly.

Therefore, we must consider everything carefully before trading with the Beirong people.

For example, the types of supplies, the time and place of transactions, and the arrangement of manpower.”

Xiao Laoguo said, "Be more specific."

"Yes." Huan Yu answered with cupped fists: "Beirong is rich in horses, and the Wei army is short of horses. It is not too much for us to take the opportunity to ask Chidu Khan for a thousand horses.

But for this transaction, I feel that not only can we not ask for horses, we cannot even ask for any living animals."

Xiao Bi thought for a while and said: "I understand what Brother Huan means. You are worried that living creatures are difficult to control, and if you are not careful, you may fall into Chidu Khan's scheme."

Huan Yu nodded: "Ten thousand taels of silver could not buy many horses, cattle and sheep in the Wei Dynasty, but it was completely different in Beirong.

By then, the scene would be too big, and it would be easy for Chidu Khan to do anything.

So I suggest that we don’t need supplies this time but gold, silver and jewelry. The value can be raised higher, it can be 20,000, 30,000, or even 50,000.

In addition, please ask the old Duke to find a convenient place to set up an ambush for trading, so that Chidu Khan can have some scruples."

Old Duke Xiao withdrew his gaze and looked at his little granddaughter: "What does Xiao Jiu think of Brother Huan's suggestion?"

Xiao Bi said: "I have been with Brother Huan for so long, how could I not know that he is a resourceful and steady person?

I will follow Brother Huan's suggestion and ask my grandfather to set a time and place for the transaction, and then allocate some troops to Brother Huan and I, and we will promise to bring back the ransom in penny."

Old Duke Xiao said with a smile: "Chidu Khan's people haven't come yet, why do you want to do so much?

You haven't seen your third sister and third brother-in-law in two years. Let's go to the General's Mansion for lunch today.

Speaking of which, I haven’t seen the little naughty boy for more than a month, and I really miss that little guy.”

The little naughty boy he was talking about was Xiang Tao, the son of Xiao Shan and Xiang Chi, who had just turned four this year.

Because he has a lively personality and is at the age where he is naughty and mischievous, and because his name contains the word Tao, the elders like to call him naughty.

The last time Xiao Bi came to Yanmen County, Xiang Tao was only two years old. He had just learned to walk and could not speak fluently, but this did not affect her love for this little nephew.

Listening to Old Master Xiao mentioning the little naughty things, she couldn't hold back.

He kept urging: "Grandpa, let's go quickly. I've long missed the little naughty boy."

Everyone had no objections and left the camp with Mr. Xiao, riding horses towards the county government.

The General's Mansion is located to the east of the county, and its style is completely consistent with the architecture in the north.

It is not as exquisite as the buildings in the south, nor as luxurious as the official residences in the capital.

The simple and elegant architecture makes people feel a little solemn unconsciously.

Several people handed the horses to the porter and followed the steward towards the main courtyard.

Spring came late in the north, and the general's mansion did not deliberately plant precious flowers and plants.

However, more than a dozen old pear trees along the way are in full bloom, and the elegant pear blossoms complement the grand and simple style of the mansion, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Chapter completed!