438: Chapter 438 Harassment 2

Wei Zheng and Zhao Yong quickly ascended a high mound, their expressions solemn. They gripped their binoculars tightly, adjusting the focus as they watched the cavalry surging toward them like a tide.

"Judging by their attire, it is highly likely they are cavalry from the Shule Tribe!"

Wei Zheng's brow furrowed, and his expression instantly darkened.

At this moment, they were deep within the territory of the Shule Tribe. The opposition held the home-field advantage, and their merchant caravan was clearly in no position to contend with them.

"Go find the Guide immediately!"

Wei Zheng's voice was low and urgent, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"Understood!"

Zhao Yong did not dare delay. He quickly called over a nearby attendant and ordered them to bring the Guide there at once.

The Guides they hired were all locals who were not only familiar with the routes but also had a thorough understanding of the local power distributions. This made it easier to navigate various relationships and ensure the caravan could pass through smoothly.

In fact, this was not their first time passing through the Shule Tribe's territory. In the past, every time they passed through, they would leave a substantial amount of toll money, so the two sides had always coexisted peacefully.

This time, they had likewise left money according to the rules before entering the Shule Tribe's boundaries.

However, with the Shule Tribe's cavalry now charging aggressively toward them, were they planning to openly break the previous agreement and slaughter them?

Although anger flared in Wei Zheng's heart, as an experienced merchant caravan Guard Captain, he knew that acting on impulse would only make the situation worse.

Once they clashed head-on with the Shule Tribe's cavalry, casualties would be inevitable.

Thus, he suppressed his anger and planned to negotiate with the Shule Tribe to avoid a bloody conflict if possible.

"Go to the forward Observation Post immediately."

Wei Zheng turned to the Guide and said with a cold expression, "Shout to them and tell them to stop their advance immediately. Otherwise, it will be an open attack on our Great Qin, equivalent to declaring war on Great Qin!"

"Once the Great Qin lion is enraged, a million-strong army will set out like a thunderbolt. Wherever our iron hooves tread, the mountains and rivers will tremble, and this tiny Shule Tribe will surely be crushed to dust!"

The Guide did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. He immediately mounted his horse and hurried to the forward Observation Post.

By now, the Shule Tribe's cavalry had arrived at the front lines with aggressive momentum.

The Guide quickly organized men and began shouting loudly in the language familiar to the Shule Tribe.

"Halt your advance!"

"Stop your advance immediately!"

"Ahead is a Great Qin Merchant Caravan. Please do not approach any further, or the Great Qin Merchant Caravan will be forced to counterattack!"

However, upon hearing the shouts, the Shule Tribe's cavalry did not pull their reins to stop. Instead, they brandished their whips and lashed their horses' rumps. The horses neighed as their charging speed became even more rapid.

They were seen drawing their bows and nocking arrows while galloping on horseback as if they were on level ground.

Relying on their powerful core strength, these cavalrymen kept their upper bodies perfectly level. In this way, their arrows could be fired with precision without veering off course.

Clearly, these Shule Tribe cavalrymen were the elite of the elite.

A cavalry captain shouted to his subordinates, "Spread out! Everyone spread out! Great Qin's firearms are incredibly powerful. If we huddle too close, we'll be hit if we're not careful."

"Damn it!"

"It looks like there's no room for negotiation!"

Wei Zheng was furious.

This Shule Tribe truly had the audacity to take action against Great Qin!

"Beat the drums!"

He roared loudly.

This was the signal to engage in battle!