The wise Datong military adviser sighed deeply, "The wind in the young master's memory is sweet, but the current Yanbei is no longer the Yanbei in the young master's memory."
"Yes, the former people are gone." Yan Xun's eyes were deep, looking at the thick blackness ahead, the cold wind blowing from the distant post road messed up the black hair on Yan Xun's forehead.
"I remember that when I left Yanbei, I was only nine years old. At that time, the imperial capital issued an order that the guarding vassal kings of all places should send hostages to Beijing, but none of the vassal kings responded, and King Jing even publicly refuted the emperor. One day, the emperor sent someone to send a letter to my father. After reading it, my father was silent for a long time, and then said to our brothers: "Who among you wants to go to the imperial capital, only for one year. After returning, he will be the eldest son of our Yanbei." None of us wanted to go, and no one wanted to be the eldest son. The elder brother was old and sensible at that time, so he asked his father: "Aren't father and the emperor brothers? Why did the emperor take precautions?" You?" Father was silent for a long time before he said in a deep voice: "Because he is a brother, if I don't support him, who will support him?" On that day, I decided to go to the imperial capital. He is my father. Support him, who will support him?"
Yan Xun suddenly smiled softly, his smile was bitter, his eyes were as gentle as water, but there was deep vicissitudes, he didn't look like a young man in his twenties, he seemed like an old man who had gone through decades of time.
"The trip to the imperial capital is unpredictable. The eldest brother and the third brother are rushing to go, but because they both have official positions, in the end my father chose me. On the day before leaving, they followed my carriage and horses all the time. After that, it was sent to Zhuomaling, Liuhe County, Ximaliang, and finally, it was standing on this other cliff slope. Father, elder brother, second sister, and third brother stood together, followed by a large number of Yanbei soldiers. Father's golden lion flag fluttered in the middle of the river. I turned my head from a distance, and I could still see my second sister wiping tears secretly, and I heard my third brother yelling in a rough voice to tell me to be careful. My eldest brother said that the imperial capital is worse than Yanbei. Cold, I personally made a hand warming stove for me, I have been using it for five years, and finally it was smashed by the officials of Zhenhuang City on the day when the news of my father and the others came." Yan Xun sneered, his tone indifferent , "Bie Yapo, Bie Yapo, you really answered these two words. Once you say goodbye that day, you will become the end of the world. Sir," Yan Xun turned his head and smiled lightly, "Datong sent you here because I was afraid I will deal with the officers and soldiers of the southwestern town government."
Wu Daoya was taken aback, he didn't expect Yan Xun to bring up this matter when the subject changed, he smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No, the young master is overthinking."
"Hehe, you are really dishonest." Yan Xun laughed, "You must have been ordered to stop me. When you came, you suddenly heard that the person who led the Southwest Township's envoy was Ah Chu, so I didn't worry about it anymore. Simply stop talking, so as not to offend me, right?"
Without waiting for Wu Daoya to answer, Yan Xun said directly: "The Southwest Township's envoy, I did have the intention of killing them. When I kept them in the imperial capital, I wanted them to fight against the armed forces of the imperial capital. I also hoped that they would be killed. When people are wiped out, they will no longer be an eyesore to stay in the world. But Ah Chu saved them and brought them back from thousands of miles away, hey, it’s their fate.”
Wu Daoya was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "The young master is broad-minded, kind and generous. It is Yanbei's blessing to win the young master's leadership."
"Don't come with me this nonsense, you know that I hate the southwestern town government envoy until my teeth itch, but it's just because of helplessness, if I take away the soldiers and horses that Ah Chu brought back all the way, Ah Chu will The knife is fighting me desperately."
Thinking of that frail but stubborn little girl, Wu Daoya couldn't help but smile, coughed twice, and said slowly: "This, with Xiao Qiao's personality, is very possible."
"However, in this way, there is no way to explain to the dead souls of Yanbei underground."
The tone of these words was extremely light, like a gust of wind, but the smile on Wu Daoya's face froze immediately. In this plain sentence, he seemed to hear the deep hatred and smell the strong smell of blood. Wu Daoya hurriedly said: "Young master, although the Southwest town government envoy was suspected of defecting to the enemy back then, most of the veterans in the battalion are no longer there, and..."
"Joining such a military camp is in itself disloyal to Yanbei!" The young king said with a stern face and a sonorous tone, "Back then, the Southwest Township's envoys defected and defected to Daxia, causing father's defeat like a mountain." Although most of these people died in the assassination and revenge of the Datong Guild afterwards, there are still some people who are willing to enlist in the army under such a notorious banner. .”
The bitter wind suddenly blows, and the eagle flag above the head is hunting and fluttering in the dark night. The young Yan Xun's face was cold, his voice was low, and he said slowly: "Treason is the greatest crime, and it is absolutely unforgivable! Maybe Daxia's tyranny is like a tiger, maybe they have no choice, but I must let the people of Yanbei know, No matter what the reason is, betrayal is a dead end. No matter what position or reason it is, it will not be forgiven by God! If I forgive the Southwest Township envoy today, then tomorrow there will be a second, second The third, the fourth, the hundredth and the thousandth Southwest Township envoys, Yanbei at that time must repeat the mistakes of that day and fall into the sea of blood again. Now, since they can get out of that town If you escape from death row, you will have to pay the price for what you did, and when you come back, send them to the northwest front to guard the border, and all of them will be incorporated into the forward battalion."
Wu Daoya frowned, the vanguard battalion on the northwest front? There is another way of beheading the death row criminals in Yanbei. Because the population of Yanbei is not prosperous, and they have been harassed by dog soldiers all the year round, the criminals who committed major crimes in Yanbei were organized into death squads and killed. The dog Rong resisted. Without supplies, support, or even weapons, death seemed to be the only way out at this time.
"Little Qiao won't agree."
"She won't know." The man said decisively, "Although Ah Chu is strong on the outside, he is actually a kind person in his heart. Even if he treats the enemy, he never kills indiscriminately. Don't let her get involved in this kind of thing, presumably , those who know the truth will not bother her."
This sentence was for him. Wu Daoya sighed silently, but finally stopped trying to save anything, and suddenly there was a sound of footsteps in the distance. Ah Jing stepped forward, half bent her body, and whispered, "Your Highness, it's time to take your medicine."
Yan Xun took the medicine bowl, raised his head and drank it all, the black medicine juice flowed from the corner of his lips, the man wiped it off with a white silk, and said in a low tone: "Mr. Wu, don't always think about the support and support of the common people." Thoughts, in terms of popularity, ten Great Xia dynasties are not as good as one Great Association. However, the Great Association has wandered on the Simon Continent for hundreds of years, and it is still just a faction organization and not a political force. In the final analysis, the reason why the Great Xia The land of Hongchuan can be ruled not by popular opinion and votes, but by the sword in their hands."
"The subordinate understands."
Yan Xun raised the corner of his mouth and said with a light smile, "Do you really understand?"
Wu Daoya didn't want to talk anymore, so he changed the subject and asked: "Young master, it's almost dawn, if the girl doesn't come, we will..."
"I'm going to Liuhe County with you for treatment, you've said it a hundred times." Yan Xun frowned impatiently, then turned his face away and looked at the dark post road, "She will definitely come! "
Just like what Yan Xun said, at this time, the envoy of the Southwest Township was less than a hundred miles away from Ximaliang, and the soldiers rode on horseback, rushing all night, all the way in a hurry!
At three o'clock, the night was getting darker, and the army stopped at the foot of Baishi Mountain. To be cautious, Chu Qiao sent 30 scouts to Ximaliang to search for information and contact the Yanbei Army. More than 4,000 officers and soldiers sat in place, lit a bonfire, ate dry food, and waited quietly.
It has been raining the past few days and the grass is very wet. He Xiao came up with a piece of fur blanket, handed it to Chu Qiao awkwardly, and said dully: "Girl, sit on the cushion, the ground is cold."
"Thank you." Chu Qiao took it and smiled at the young officer, "General He, have you eaten yet?"
He Xiao sat down, and said with some annoyance: "Where can I eat?"
The girl raised her eyebrows, "What? Is General He worried?"
He Xiao thought for a long time, and finally plucked up the courage to say in a deep voice: "Miss, will His Highness really forgive us? Yanbei, can you really tolerate the envoy of the Southwest Township?"
"General He, don't you believe me?"
He Xiao shook his head hastily, "Young lady is very kind to our army. Without you, we are already dead. How can I doubt you."
"Then believe me, I said that I will keep the soldiers of the Southwest Township, and I will not break my promise. I also believe that Prince Yan will never blame the past and forgive the mistakes you have made." The girl said with a serious face and firm eyes. , "Yanbei is facing a catastrophe, we need to unite as one to resist the wind and rain outside."
"Girl..."
"General He, everyone has a knot in their hearts that cannot be solved, and it is inevitable that they will make some crazy moves. Back then, the Southwest Township's envoy betrayed Yanbei, and later you were forced to join the Southwest Township's military camp. You and those traitors Those who served under the same banner, this is your disgrace. Being misunderstood and bullied is just because you are not strong enough and have no reason to be respected. But it is not the same now, you are really brilliant The imperial capital, no one can stop you across the Northwest Continent. You are already an iron army. You have contributed your life, blood and sweat to the independence of Yanbei. General He, people, you must first think highly of yourself before you can gain the respect of others, regardless of the officials of Yanbei , the leaders of the Great Fellowship Association, and what does His Royal Highness think, you must first have hope for your own future. You are their leader, and only if you stand up first can you lead your soldiers to stand up!"
He Xiao's face was flushed, and he stood up suddenly and knelt on the ground with a plop, and said loudly, "Girl! We have discussed it. Only when you become our leader can we return to Yanbei with peace of mind."
Chu Qiao was taken aback, and quickly got up, "What are you doing? Get up quickly!"
"Girl! Just promise!"
As soon as the words fell, countless voices echoed from behind. Chu Qiao looked up, and saw that the soldiers not far away had stood up. These men who had gone through countless life and death without fear, hesitated when they were about to return home. Their faces were dark, their clothes were blood-stained, and they held sabers in their hands. They looked at the petite woman earnestly with their eyes, and their silent eyes were full of great anticipation and hope.