"This token serves as proof!"
The man shouted loudly, "I am the Night Scout Banner of Datong Guard. His Majesty the Emperor is besieged by the Tatar Chief Esen at Tumu Castle. I implore the envoy to rescue him quickly. If you achieve merits, promotions and rewards, gold, silver, and wealth will follow."
Losa frowned and said, "Such a major event as the Emperor being besieged, and instead of sending the Jinyi Guard, they dispatch you, a mere Banner, to seek help? How do I know you aren't trying to deceive us into a Northern Yuan Tatar trap?"
Night Scout Banner were scouts during the Ming Dynasty, specialized in external reconnaissance and military intelligence.
They occasionally engage in assassinations, infiltration, and night raids on enemy camps, belonging to the regular military structure. Many frontier wooden castles and watchtowers have Night Scout Banner units.
