This is a relatively large Xianbei family. In addition to responding to the chief's call. Outside the young and strong man who has left home. Thirteen people remain. There are ten old and weak women and children. There were also three slaves, two men and one woman, including Luo Xiang.
Ma Chao stood in front of them with his gun. As long as the iron gun stays in front of anyone. That person would be immediately raised by the soldiers by the river. Cut off the head with one knife.
Those killed were the old man and the half-year-old boy who was taller than the wheel. Only three slaves were left in the end. Two women, one big and one small. Three young children.
Ma Chao asked: "Luo Xiang. Which is your mistress?"
Luo Xiang was taken aback first. Then he pointed his finger at that age slightly older. The woman with her head down said, "It's her."
In the steppe tribe. The status of a slave is not as good as an animal. Not only the owner. Even children can beat and scold them at will. Luo Xiang was only seven years old when he was taken abducted by this family. Then he began to live a life inferior to pigs and dogs. When the hostess got married. Luo Xiang has grown into a teenager. Can do more work. But being beaten and scolded is still commonplace.
Don't look at this Xianbei woman standing there obediently now. In fact, in the past ten years or so. She also beat Luo Xiang with a whip. She did this. Not because she is a shrew. But in their eyes. Luo Xiang is no different from the cattle and sheep they graze. They have the right to dispose of them at will. Including deprivation of life.
Luo Xiang and the two slaves have been enslaved by these Xianbei people for more than 20 years. If you say you don't hate it, it's fake. But let them rise up to resist. They did not have the guts. If it weren't for Ma Chao and those soldiers are also Han Chinese. Luo Xiang might not even dare to identify his mistress.
Ma Chao picked up the woman's chin with the tip of his gun. See the woman in her thirties. Although not very beautiful. The appearance is also Zhou Zheng. Cannot help but nodded. Said: "Luo Xiang. From now on. She will be your woman."
"Ah." Luo Xiang was taken aback. Said blankly. "General. This..."
Ma Chao sneered: "Why. I dare not ask. Didn't you just say it. Do you want to be a woman too. Could it be that you think she is old. If so. The younger one will be rewarded to you. Let them give birth to you together. Female."
Looking at Luo Xiang with a stunned look. Ma Chao pointed to the three young children again. Said: "These are your slaves. You are their master."
Luo Xiang glanced at the two women. Looked at Ma Chao again. He lowered his head and said hesitantly: "General. General. You. What you said is true. Really."
Ma Chao laughed and said: "What someone said. How could it be fake? I haven't eaten pork. I haven't seen a pig run. Luo Xiang. When you were herding horses. Didn't you see a ram fighting with an ewe? . The thing between a man and a woman. Don’t need me to teach you.”
The surrounding soldiers burst into roar of laughter. Although the two Xianbei women didn't understand them. But he also knows that what Ma Chao said is not a good thing. His face flushed. Luo Xiang looked at Ma Chao. Looked at the two women again. Suddenly caught a glimpse of the envious eyes of the other two slaves. Can not help gritted his teeth. Said: "Thank you General. The slaves have not only seen rams and ewes fighting. They have also seen their couple fighting. This is how the slaves will learn. Fight with their mother and daughter."
The younger woman looked like she was in her twenties. Don't talk about these nomadic tribes at this age. Even among the Han people, they should have married a long time ago. So Ma Chao initially thought she was the daughter-in-law of this family. But he didn't expect it to be a mother and daughter. original. There are more children in this family. The eldest daughter stayed at home. Help parents take care of younger siblings. After coming and going, the marriage was delayed. However, the people on the grassland do not pay attention to any ethics. There are many mothers and daughters attending the same husband. It's not a strange thing.
The slave turned over and became the master. Luo Xiang suddenly raised his arrogance. Pulled past the mother and daughter. Holding one in one hand, he walked towards the tent. The mother and daughter didn't even mean the slightest resistance. Let Luo Xiang lead him obediently.
It is extremely difficult to survive on the grassland. People living here have to fight fierce wild wolves. Also have to fight the bad weather. More to fight with people. The "people" mentioned here. Not only those of different races. It also refers to people of different tribes within the same race. It even includes people in the same tribe. therefore. For thousands of years. The peoples on the grassland have formed many customs that are inconceivable and even unethical to the Han people.
such as. Many grassland peoples have the custom of grabbing relatives. Just take a fancy to someone else's fiancee. On the day when someone greets you. Killed the groom. You can marry someone else's bride home in a fair manner. Another example. After the death of his father. The son can inherit all the wives and concubines of the father except the biological mother.
There is only one purpose of these customs. It is to ensure that their race can continue to multiply. The same is to ensure the reproduction of the race. When fighting each other. The captured women and children often do not resist. No matter how much women love their husbands. They will not avenge their husbands. Instead, they use this new man who possesses them as their own support. Take care of his diet and daily life. Give birth to children for him. and so. Female slaves are rarely seen in steppe tribes. Captured women are often taken as wives and concubines.
in fact. In the steppe tribe. Even women and children can ride horses and shoot arrows. but. If they rise up to resist. It can only cause more casualties. The end result is that the entire ethnic group has fewer and fewer people. Until it dies.
of course there are exceptions. There is a female slave in this family. She was taken back by the male owner of this family in a tribal conflict two years ago. At that time she was just a fifteen-year-old girl in season. It's pretty pretty again. The host of this family wanted to put her in the account. As a result, she encountered fierce resistance from the girl. So he became a slave. but. After becoming a slave, life is not easy. It didn't take long. She encountered the male host's murderous hand in her deep sleep. This is not over yet. After the male host succeeded. To express his anger. Insulting patterns were tattooed on her breasts, thighs and buttocks. Declaring his possession of this girl. Wait until the girl is old and yellow. She will be assigned to the two slaves. The children born will also be slaves for generations.
and so. There is no law bound here. In a society that advocates force. Women's first consideration is not their chastity and dignity. It's how to survive. The mother and daughter now think the same way. To live on the grassland. The family needs a man to support. Although this man turned out to be just a slave in their family.
Ma Chao used to live in Xiliang. Have dealt with both the Qiang and the Huns. Understand these customs of the grassland peoples. That's why he dared to make this decision. Seeing Luo Xiang pulled two women and was about to leave. Ma Chao suddenly said, "Wait."
Luo Xiang is complacent and happy. Hear Ma Chao's shout. Shocked. Hastily stopped. He folded his hands and asked: "General. What is the command of the general."
Ma Chao pointed to the men, women and children by the river. Said: "You are responsible for these people. All the slaves are released. The men above the wheel are beheaded. The women and children are divided among the slaves who have regained freedom just like you. Re-form a new tribe. You have belonged to this tribe from now on. leader."
Luo Xiang listened to Ma Chao's words. I was so excited that I couldn't speak. suddenly. A slave in the crowd shouted: "General. I have something to say."
It was a Xianbei with yellow beard and blue eyes. He actually speaks fluent Chinese. Ma Chao was a little surprised. Cannot help but nodded. Said: "You come to the front."
in fact. This person is not a Xianbei. It was the son of another leader of a small tribe on the grassland. Captured in a battle. The culture of the Han Dynasty has always been respected among these foreign dignitaries. and so. It is not unusual for him to speak fluent Chinese. What is really strange is. An adult man like him should have been beheaded. But because he is the son of the leader of the tribe. The man who captured him thinks that strange goods are habitable. In order to show off his exploits. Also in exchange for a generous ransom. Only then did he stay.
This young slave was called Moya. Because he is the son of the leader of the tribe. So know many secrets. He reported to Ma Chao that he knew where Jianman was camped.
Jian Man is the son of Helian. After He Lian died. Although Xianbei Khan was taken over by the leader. And when Kuitou was in power, he was also very unpopular. But there are still many people loyal to Jenman. Jian Man now is just a child. It is certainly impossible to go on the expedition with Kuitou. Captured his camp. It is very possible to capture the son of the former Xianbei Khan.
Ma Chao couldn't help but exclaimed: "Okay. You go and lead us now. Just catch Jian Man. Let you be a leader too."
Moya's tribe. Except that women and children were taken away by the Xianbei people. The others have been slaughtered. His tribe actually no longer exists. But as the son of the leader of the tribe. Moya dreamed of reorganizing his tribe one day. And carry forward. Until it replaces the position of Xianbei. It is precisely because of this dream to support it. He just endured the humiliation. Persevere till today.
past. This can only be a dream. The chance of realization is extremely slim. But Ma Chao's words ignited a blazing fire of hope in Moya's heart. Immediately patted his chest and said, "Please rest assured. The villain is willing to be the general's forefront."
Two long horns suddenly sounded not far away. That is a pre-appointed signal. Both must be trombone. It shows that a camp of the Xianbei people has been successfully destroyed. If it were three short horns. It shows that they have met fierce resistance. Need to seek support.
Hear these two horns. Ma Chao's expression constricted. Then he gave Moya a meaningful look. Waved. Said: "Then what are you doing in a daze. Hurry up."