Although the speed of the group was slow, after four or five days of work, they finally walked out of the desert.

There is a small lake on the edge of the desert, you can still see some green around the lake, and there is a large grassland in the distance, although the weather is still cold, but in the end spring is coming, under the withered yellow grass, there is already a faint hint of green.

There are a lot of cattle, sheep and horses scattered on the grassland, and they are flicking their tails trying to gnaw the green under the dry grass, and there are a few herdsmen, riding horses, flicking their whips and following a few sheepdogs, grazing.

There are several tents scattered by the lake, and white smoke is coming out at the moment, and there are a few children playing in front of the tents.

At first glance, it looks like a picture of grassland grazing.

There were so many of them that the herdsmen were soon alarmed, and the shepherd dogs barked at them vigilantly.

However, Batu's men quickly rode over to negotiate, and the shepherds quickly turned over and dismounted, drank the sheepdogs, and saluted respectfully.

The next thing naturally went smoothly, it was rare to see the water source, and to see the people, and it was evening again, so naturally they set up camp by the lake.

As soon as he settled down, he found the shepherd, some of whom gave money, and some of whom exchanged things for something, bought a few cows and sheep from the herdsmen, and planned to make a tooth sacrifice.

Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin's tent was not far from the herdsman's tent, and his men were setting up tents, so Wang Yongzhu stopped by the lake.

Instead of setting up tents, Batu asked the herders to give up two tents.

Wang Yongzhu saw from a distance a few women with dark complexions and long braids coming out of the tent, and they were not idle after they came out, some milked cows, some made milk tofu, and some loaded the dried cow dung next to the tent in baskets and carried them into the tent.

This situation may be the first time for others to see, but it is not surprising that Wang Yongzhu traveled to the grassland in modern times, and he often saw it.

Therefore, after only one glance, he withdrew his eyes and continued to spread around the lake, also to see the situation of this caravan, a few days ago in the desert, Song Chongjin was afraid of accidents, so he asked her to be by her side and not let her leave.

At this moment, Song Chongjin and Fu Jian had something to discuss, so Wang Yongzhu had to go out for a walk.

Along the way, the people in the caravan already knew her identity, because they were all very respectful, not to mention that she was followed by Song Xiaowu and a few guards, who just took a look at that evil look.

After walking half a circle, I heard someone muttering: "The people of this grassland are really, they actually use cow dung for cooking on the fire, it's too pickled-"

Wang Yongzhu followed the sound and looked over, and saw a group of people, who were worried.

Suddenly a little happy, this grassland fire heating is based on dry cow dung, don't look at the grassland is full of grass, but the grass season is only a few months, generally in August and September, begin to harvest and store pasture.

Otherwise, in winter, so many cattle and sheep will have no feed to eat.

This is a place where the pasture is fertile, and those who are barren in the pasture are generally driven by cattle and sheep, walking all the way to eat all the way, and when this piece is finished, they rush to the next better pasture.

Therefore, pasture is also very precious, where is willing to use it to make a fire.

Besides, dry cow dung was not suitable at the beginning, but after getting used to it, it was actually fine.

Not only is it easy to ignite, but it also doesn't have much flavor.

Wang Yongzhu naturally won't care about these small problems, don't look at them muttering now, when it cools down for a while, they will naturally compromise.

Sure enough, before Wang Yongzhu finished going around, many people had already set fire to cow dung, and one person started to follow, and others followed suit.

I found that the dried cow dung burned very hot, and there was no smell yet, and after a while, I smelled a burst of fragrance.

Especially the caravans that bought cattle and sheep have been slaughtered, and at the moment the meat is either stewed in a pot or roasted on a shelf.

Not to mention the herdsmen, who have set up a large bonfire outside, slaughtered a few cattle and sheep, and are busy at the moment.

A few herdsmen's daughters were also busy, and the children ran in and out, cheering.

Wang Yongzhu understands some grassland dialect a little, and after listening to it for a long time, it seems that there are distinguished guests who want to welcome them?

Just thinking about it, Song Chongjin came in person, took Wang Yongzhu's hand, and said that Batu had already come to invite, saying that according to the customs of the grassland, they were all distinguished guests.

The grassland people are the most hospitable, and when guests come to the door, they naturally have to be entertained with the highest etiquette.

Therefore, the herdsmen slaughtered cattle and sheep, and also prepared their most precious and best barley flour, milk tea and mare's milk wine, and invited the distinguished guests to participate.

Wang Yongzhu glanced over there and only asked, "Did you invite the two of us or all the people in the mission?" ”

Song Chongjin put on Wang Yongzhu's cloak and replied in a low voice: "In addition to the two of us, there is also Master Fu." ”

Wang Yongzhu was slightly relieved, this should be an ordinary welcome banquet, and Fu Jian is a slippery character, if he thinks about it, he can also protect himself.

After entering the grassland, they can't relax for a moment, although maybe the grassland is not so stupid to poison their food, but they also have to be cautious, right?

nodded immediately: "In that case, then I'll go back and freshen up and change my clothes." ”

Song Chongjin originally wanted to say that Wang Yongzhu's clothes were not rude, but when the words came to his mouth, after seeing Wang Yongzhu's smiling appearance, he immediately understood, and said with a great desire to survive: "Madame, please-"

After sending Wang Yongzhu into the tent, he guarded outside, and also admonished: "Madame take your time, don't be in a hurry-" As he said, he couldn't help wiping the sweat on his head.

Fu Jian, who was in the tent next to him, saw this scene and came over with a smile, and the two of them were gossiping with a match.

The grassland side has almost been prepared, but the guests invited have not yet arrived.

Batu couldn't bear it a little, and glanced at Song Chongjin's tent, and saw Song Chongjin and the sleek and grinning fat man in front of the tent, not knowing what to say, and didn't mean to come over at all.

Frowning and thinking about it, Batu got up and walked over, and when he got a little closer, he heard the voices of Song Chongjin and Fu Jian talking.

Batu is also proficient in the language of Da Chu, not only can speak, but also write, and even has a lot of research on the Four Books and Five Classics on Da Chu's side, which can be regarded as half of Da Chu.

Otherwise, Queen Ayan would not have sent him to negotiate and come to meet the Great Chu mission, but at this moment, Batu had doubts about himself, and he felt that his so-called proficiency in the Great Chu language was an illusion!

He couldn't understand what Song Chongjin and Fu Jian were talking about at all.

What does it mean that "the lady must follow when she goes out, the lady's orders must be obeyed, and the lady must blindly obey if she says the wrong?" ”

What else is "Mrs. makeup and dressing up, Mrs. Remember, Mrs. scolding, Mrs. Spending money?" ”

What the hell is this?

What's even more outrageous is that Song Chongjin and Fu Jian actually smiled at each other, what do you say, adults are really people in the same way and something like that?

Batu guessed, could it be that this is a new set of code words tossed up by the cunning Da Chu people? Do you have other meanings in it?