Although the prisoner had a bad attitude towards Sony, he still reported everything to Shangguan as he wished. Li Jundu had obviously heard of this name and knew that he was the right-hand man of the Manchu lord, and even heard of such a name from his father's mouth, so Sony was washed away and sent to Li Jundu.

Sony was walking carefully. The shackles on his feet made him unable to walk normally. When he moved forward step by step, the chains made jingling sounds. These rings were already unable to break free, let alone the three soldiers in front and back surrounded him in the middle. These soldiers were wearing white robes and had scimitars around his waist. Speaking languages ​​that he couldn't understand were soldiers of the Tianfang Cult who were competing with Li Jundu.

After passing through the corridor and corner door, Sony was taken into the yard. A young man in a brocade robe was sitting under the locust tree, serving a beautiful alien girl beside him. Seeing that the popularity was luxurious, his words were extraordinary, and his age was appropriate, he judged that it was Li Jundu, and he opened his mouth to speak, but was hit on his face by the soldier in front of him and threw it into the corner aside.

A few times outside the corner gate, a group of servants, both men and women, holding charcoal stoves, wine pots and meat pieces, and busy under the shade of the tree, the iron rack was quickly arranged, and the tender lamb and venison was cut into thin slices of meat, emitting a charming aroma under the roasting of charcoal. Peppers, spices and many seasonings that Sony didn't know were sprinkled on it, adding a bit of intoxication to the fragrance. While tasting, Li Jundu talked about some interesting things to the pregnant Dilraguli beside him, without considering Sony's feelings at all.

The aroma of cooked meat stimulated Sony's breath and caused a lot of saliva to produce in his mouth. The saliva fell down with the esophagus, stimulating the empty stomach. The whole stomach seemed to be pinched by a big hand, constantly twisting and disintegrating. After no food fell, the stomach began to twitch.

Sony opened his eyes and glanced at the drops of oil on the meat slices. The golden color and crisp sound made him lose his rationality. He ignored his identity and age and rushed over directly. However, he was held down by two big hands halfway through, half of his face buried in the sand and gravel, unable to breathe.

"Sony, are you very hungry?" Li Jundu asked.

When the soldier saw Li Jundu talking to the prisoner, he lifted Sony's face out of the sand. An old face was in great pain, but he clearly heard Li Jundu's tempting voice. However, this voice also woke Sony up. He realized his identity again, struggled to get up, and said nothing.

"This is the lunch prepared by my woman for me. I can't give it to you. If you can't stand it, just eat some meat. I heard that you even eat mice in the cell, so this raw meat should not be a problem." Li Jundu stretched out his feet and kicked a lamb leg in front of the iron rack into Sony, took out a knife from his arms, and flew into the sand in front of Sony.

Sony grabbed the knife and stuffed the lamb leg into his mouth. He ate quickly and much more. Seeing that he had no taboo at all, Li Junduo still remained calm after experiencing these humiliations from time to time. He had more appreciation in his eyes and gave him a bag of horse milk wine.

Most of the lamb leg entered the stomach. Sony wiped his mouth and asked, "Dongfan thief, you can kill and cut it if you want to kill."

Li Jundu smiled and said, "Didn't you tell me a huge secret in the cell? How can you die if you eat and drink enough? Tell me, what did Xuanye ask you to do?"

Seeing Li Jundu asking sincerely, Sony looked at the people around him suspiciously. Li Jundu smiled: "These soldiers don't understand Chinese, and Diliguli is my woman, you can say it at will."

"Okay, my master sent me here to discuss the alliance. Now the empire has expanded greatly in the hinterland of the vast continent, which has hurt the interests of our two sides. With this, we should form an alliance." Sony said seriously.

Li Junduo held his chin and looked at Sony, listened quietly, nodded slightly, and thought for a while: "Indeed, we have a common threat, but why should Xuanye think he can form an alliance with me? You know, I am the one who personally participated in the overthrow of the Qing Empire. The hatred between us is very deep."

"Those are things from the past. Keeping things from the past will not accomplish great things," Sony reminded.

"Okay, then tell me about Xuanye's sincerity." Li Jundu said.

Sony said: "My master is willing to send troops to help you conquer the three jade books in Kazakhstan. The land, animals, wealth and people are all yours. This is the sincerity of my master."

"Sincerity is quite good, what about his request?" Li Jundu asked.

"This requires you to send someone to the master to talk to you." Sony immediately said.

After hearing this, Li Jundu nodded slightly and said to the soldiers around him: "Take Lord Sony down and treat him well, don't neglect it."

"I still have a lot to say, I need time to state it..." Sony shouted, dragged down.

Di Liguli looked at Li Jundu’s mysterious smile and said, “I feel like you value this Sony very much.”

"Yes, before coming to the west, I had consulted many Manchus at the Changping War Criminal Management Office. Many people told me that Sony is a talented person, but it's a pity that he is too loyal to use for me." Li Jundu said with a little regret.

Di Liguli was a little regretful because the issue she had just made just a splash and wanted Li Jundu to talk about the alliance. She knew that Li Jundu would not take the initiative to talk about major events, and as a woman, she would definitely have bad results.

But Diliguli didn't wait for Li Jundu's attitude. He sat there and just thought for a while, said that the meat was well roasted, and then got up and left.

Although he didn't say anything to Diliguli, Li Jundu's heart was destined to be uneasy this night. Xuanye's conspiracy was not to be understood without being very smart. Helping the South Asian company conquer the Kazakh prairie was not a cake to paint. Li Jundu believed that as long as he agreed, Xuanye would do it immediately, because that would cut off the expansion of the empire in the mainland direction in half, which would be beneficial to both Manchuria and South Asian companies, and the empire's anger would be transferred to the South Asian companies.

With Li Jundu's bloodline background, this will not cause a war, but this is even more terrible. Without war disputes, it will not be resolved, which means that the empire's expansion in the direction of the mainland will end. The empire's borders will stay in the area east of the Pami Plateau for the next ten years or even longer, and this almost means the end of mainland expansion. The reason is very simple. The dynasties of Chinese civilization have always been the decades of the early days of the founding of the country. Compared with the areas where two legs can only be reached for a year, people prefer to take a boat to the distant new continent.

Obviously, this is not something Li Jundu can agree. Although the Kazakh prairie is indeed very attractive, so what? This prairie is just a cage, and it is difficult to get out if you get in. This area is full of powerful forces, empires, Russia, Persia, Ottomans, etc. The current South Asian development company is backed by the empire and developed southward. When it is occupied by Kazakhstan, it will be a strong enemy on all sides. Li Jundu doesn't want to be a mouse that drills into the bellows.

More importantly, this goes against the gentleman agreement between Li Jundu and his father Li Mingxun. His goal is to conquer the Indian subcontinent and become the Indian emperor, rather than being a sweat full of sheep smell in Central Asia.

When Diliguli woke up from the bed, she saw Li Jundu sitting on the bed in a daze. She asked, "What are you thinking."

"Manchuria and Sony." Li Jundu said lightly.

Di Liguli smiled sweetly: "Is Sony really that powerful? It's worth your thoughts on all night? You still can't let him go, do you want him to play for you?"

Li Jundu looked at Diliguli, stunned for a moment, and then said, "Of course not. I was wondering whether such a person should kill him immediately."

Diliguli said: "You are not determined now, and his value must be higher than killing him immediately."

Li Junduo held up Diliguli's face and said, "You are very smart. If you don't kill him, you must use him to completely destroy Manchuria. But if you do this, you may have nothing."

Diliguli thought for a while and said, "The Manchu clan is supported by Aisin Jueluo Xuanye. You can try to use Sony to kill Xuanye. If it succeeds, Manchu will collapse. If it fails, then kill Sony, so you will not lose money."

Li Jundu thought about it carefully and focused his attention. Diliguli asked, "Your Highness, what are the benefits of destroying Manchuria? They are not your threat now. If you take action to eliminate them, you will not get their land and wealth."

"This is my father's wish, Diliguli." Li Jundu said softly.

"But if you do these things, it may cause misunderstandings in the empire." Diliguli said.

Li Jundu shook his head slightly: "I don't care about these."

"But what if the Emperor misunderstandings?"

Li Jundu's expression tightened and fell into deep thought. After thinking for a long time, he walked to the desk, picked up his pen and started writing.

Early the next morning, Sony was allowed to walk out of the place where he was imprisoned. Under the leadership of two servants, it was a two-story building. The tall courtyard wall surrounded a large courtyard. It seemed to be a hotel or something, but at this time, dozens of people were moving things in and out.

"Sir Sony, what do you think about here?" Li Jundu appeared in front of Sony and asked with a smile.

Sony looked around and nodded slightly: "It's very good, very grand, but your highness, what's the matter here?"

"I want to use this place as an embassy and storehouse in Manchuria. Oh, Lord Sony, do you know what an embassy is?" Li Jundu talked to Sony with a smile.

"Of course, it is the place where the envoys are stationed, but why did we demarcate an embassy?" Sony asked back.

Li Jundu smiled: "I can't publicly say that I have an alliance with Manchuria. Look, Manchuria is now a vassal of the empire, and we can legally communicate, such as establishing diplomatic relations."

Sony's eyes widened: "So, do you agree with my master's proposal?"

Li Jundu shook his head: "Not yet, but this does not prevent us from establishing normal connections. This is the embassy I set up for you in Manchuria. Manchuria caravans can also make this place a shopping mall. Of course, we also require the same status and rights in Manchuria."

"I still don't understand." Sony shook his head.

"You have also said that I need to send someone to Xuanye to discuss the specific terms. Instead of only discussing the terms, it is better to conduct trade together. So I decided to send a merchant group to Manchuria, and my envoys would also hide it. You, Lord Sony, will live here for the time being before the mission returns, and serve as the Manchurian envoy to us." Li Jundu revealed his plan in his heart.

Sony frowned and said, "If this is the case, it cannot be kept confidential. Once it is made public, it may be detrimental to your image in the empire."

"Haha, if you are open, it is public. Manchuria is already a vassal of the empire. Our interactions with you should not be restricted by the empire. As for my personal reputation, I don't think you need to worry. Although the emperor of the empire may not be able to tolerate me in contact with Manchuria, my father is still the Supreme Emperor. You don't know what our family matters are. When I withdraw from the sequence of competing for the throne, it brought many other conveniences." Li Jundu said with a smile.

Of course, Sony didn't know the inside story, but he was keenly not mentioning this matter, and he also knew that Li Jundu left himself as a hostage. After thinking about it carefully, it was nothing. After all, his master Xuanye could not send a qualified descendant or brother as a hostage. With his influence and status in Manchuria, it was very suitable to be a hostage.

"Okay, I agree, but I request communication and I also need my followers to go back with your caravan." Sony suggested.

Li Jundu spread his hands: "I agree with it very reasonable."

After sending Sony, Li Jundu took a few entourages to the hotel and found Gobind Guru who lives here. When he saw Gobind, Li Jundu directly expressed his intention: "Dear Guru, I agreed to your proposal last time. I can provide you Sikhs with arms, and anything in my arsenal can be bought and sold, but I have a new suggestion on the payment issue."

"We can only pay part of the money in cash, and pay another part with goods, cotton, spices or something," Gobind said.

"No, what I need are soldiers. Manchuria, my father's enemy, is now in peace, and has established trade ties. I will send a caravan to it and place a stationed mission in Manchuria. I need some brave and loyal soldiers to protect these missions."

"Why are we Sikhs?" asked Gobind.

"No one understands your language. It is easy to keep it confidential and can also solve the financial problems between us." Li Jundu said.

Gobind nodded: "How much do you need?"
Chapter completed!