Chapter 15: The Destruction of Peace
On February 15, ushered in the day when the Wuhuan clan married the county lord. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Wuhuan County Lord Qianluo followed the Qiang North envoy to embark on the return journey, and the team included guards, maids, medical officers, and the main meal, a total of 12 people, all of whom were only 19 people.
Tuoba Yabu, Chan'er, Xue Feng, Huang Feng and A Lai set off half a minute later than the Wuhuan County Lord and his party, and entered the desert after the caravan of relatives.
The cold wind blew, mixed with the dry and cold air of the desert. The wind and sand are pervasive, if it weren't for the battle of the Wuhuan County Lord marrying in front of the "guide", Tuoba Yabu and Chan'er and others would have lost many directions.
When they stopped to rest on the way, the two camel caravans met in the tea shed, and sure enough, they did not arouse too much alarm with the guards. Xue Feng, Huang Feng and A Lai took the opportunity to calculate each other's combat power again, just in case of emergency.
In the afternoon, the team set off again, Tuoba Yabu signaled a few people not to move for the time being, and when the honor guard of the relatives gradually went away, Alai asked the old man who ran the tea shed for directions and made a point.
"There is a post road ahead, all the way north to the post station in the evening, which is a plain. After tomorrow morning, go west, and then pass through a desert, you can reach the Qiangbei tribe boundary. Alai came back and said to a few people.
"In that case, we are not in a hurry to keep up, let's rest for a while before we set off. Tuoba Yabu said.
"Tonight is the only chance for the Wuhuan County Lord, if she doesn't make any moves, it's up to us to make a move. Xue Feng then said.
"And from here, it goes all the way to the west, which is the edge of the Qiangbei River Valley. I think the reason why the team bypassed this road should be out of fear of the Qiangnan tribe. Alley said again.
"That is to say, we have to go back to this road at night, rush to the Qiangbei River Valley from here, and meet with Brother Shan Yu. Chan'er spoke.
"If you are traveling at night, you still have to have horses. Tuoba Yabu nodded in response and said.
"I asked my husband if he could borrow a few horses. Xue Feng walked back and forth, and soon came back and said, "Two camels can be exchanged for one horse, and it is inevitable that they will suffer, and it is always much more convenient." ”
"With the camel's luggage, it's just three horses. Let's change, good afternoon. Huang Feng said.
"But if you change horses, once you are seen by the people in the team, you will definitely wonder about the rhetoric that we went to Qiangbei. Chan'er said.
"Then the only way to enter the station at night is to enter the station. Coupled with the Wuhuan County Lord, six people can still hold up on three rides. Tuoba Yabu said as he looked around at a few people.
"Good. None of them objected.
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Two hours later, Tuoba Yabu and his entourage changed horses to the north post station, halfway through, the sun had gradually set westward, and the sky was full of glow, quite a remnant of the sun like blood.
"Looking at this day, I don't know why, there is a kind of ominous sign. Tuoba Yabu grew up in the grassland, and such a sight was very rare, and he couldn't help but murmur.
Chan'er and Tuoba Yabu rode together, and when they heard Tuoba Yabu's words, they also said:
"There are no people around, and it's getting dark, so it's unsettling. ”
"As soon as this incident is over, junior sister, you will go back to Dadu. I can't let you go any further. Tuoba Yabu said seriously.
"Hmm. Chan'er nodded, pondered for a moment and said, "Tie Yin and Huang Feng are still in Nanzhai for the time being, what plans do you and Brother Shan Yu have, you can count the two of them." ”
"Thank you. ”
A little further forward, there was a trace of blood in the wind. The five people and the three horses were all startled for a while, and subconsciously slowed down, alerting the surrounding movements.
Suddenly, a gray wolf burst out from the side of the post road and came straight to Huang Feng's direction. Huang Feng was surprised and suddenly grabbed the reins, while controlling the frightened horse, while thinking about how to deal with it. At this moment, another figure followed the gray wolf and suddenly appeared on the post road, and then only a clear female voice could be heard saying:
"Xiao Wo, stand down. ”
The gray wolf then reined in his volley and retreated to the woman's side with a low howl.
"It's the county lord of Qianluo. Chan'er said softly.
Several people couldn't help but silently look at the person and wolf in front of them. It turns out that the Wuhuan clan's wolf control technique is really something.
"I've seen you. Wuhuan County Lord Qianluo's face was a little pale, and there was a bit of panic under the calm on the surface.
It was precisely because Qianluo was upset at this time that she didn't care about Tuoba Yabu and Xue Feng, who shouldn't have known each other, why they rode with Chan'er and Alai respectively, and the camels of the group were all changed horses.
"Why did the county lord stop alone and what happened to his team?" asked Tuoba Yabu first.
"On the way, someone assassinated, and I rushed out under the protection of the guards and Xiao Wo. But I don't know, what happened later......" Qianluo's eyebrows were sad.
"Xiao Wo, is it it?" Chan'er asked softly, looking at the gray wolf.
"Hmm. Xiaowo grew up with me since he was a child, and this time he didn't leave me and went to Qiangbei with me. When Qianluo looked at the gray wolf Xiaowo, there was a trace of warmth in her eyes.
"I'll excuse you. Since the county lord can communicate with wolves, why not call the wolves to guard when attacked?" Huang Feng said.
Qian Luo was silent, as if thinking about whether to answer positively, and after a while, she looked at Huang Feng again and said:
"What a proud race the wolf is, if it weren't for chance, I wouldn't have the ability to tame Xiao Wo. ”
"The route of the pro-team is basically well known. For the assassin, can the county lord know in his heart?" Xue Feng asked as he changed the subject.
Qian Luo first shook her head, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
"I can't make out where they came from. However, it seems that people are ruthless, and they are not ordinary people who intercept the road. I'm worried that something may have happened to the Wuhuan people......"
Huang Feng exchanged glances with Chan'er and Tuoba Yabu, and then said:
"If the lord wants to return to investigate, we can go with us, so that we can take care of each other even if there is any danger. ”
"Qianluo thanked you for your help. Little Wo and I will lead the way. ”
"The county lord is tired all the way, if you can rest assured that you can ride below, it is better to get on the horse. ”
Qian Luo raised her eyes, looked at Huang Feng who stretched out her hand, thinking about his posture of controlling the frightened horse in front of Xiao Wo, she rarely squeezed out a smile, and said softly:
"Thank you, childe. ”
Immediately, Huang Feng took Qianluo's outstretched hand, and with a little force, he brought the person on horseback and sat down in front of him. Xiao Wo hurriedly stepped forward and led everyone north.
The farther north went, the smell of blood in the air grew thicker, and bodies could already be seen lying across the roadside as far as the eye could see. Qianluo couldn't bear it in her heart, so she didn't look away. Huang Feng also felt something, so he slowed down his horse, jumped off the horse and stepped forward to check.
"Wait for me here. After Tuoba Yabu finished speaking to Chan'er, he motioned for Alai to stay and protect Chan'er, then turned over and dismounted, glanced at Xue Feng, and followed Huang Feng's figure together.
"There is no longer a living mouth in the team. Huang Feng took the lead in probing the surroundings, and when Tuoba Yabu and Xue Feng caught up, he said to the two.
"In addition to those who died on the spot, there should be people left, and the assassination was unsuccessful, and they must still be around. Xue Feng cautiously observed the surroundings and said.
Crouching down next to the corpse of an Assassin, he examined the Assassin's belongings, and then said:
"I've seen such an engraved pattern on a dagger, which is owned by the royal family. ”
"As an assassin, it naturally has nothing to do with the royal family, so this dagger was given by someone in the royal family. Xue Feng said.
"It seems that what we designed to scare the Wuhuan County Lord has come true. Tuoba Yabu stood up, handed the dagger to Xue Feng, and said with a somewhat solemn face, "Now the county lord can't escape the marriage if he wants to." ”
Huang Feng subconsciously turned his head and looked at Qianluo, and couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart. Even a tribe like the Wuhuan tribe that is out of the war, once it is involved in the whirlpool of interests of the country and the tribe, it will be difficult to have peace anymore.
Suddenly, the sound of arrows piercing the sky shattered the current tranquility, and Qianluo and Chan'er immediately became the targets of everyone. Chan'er is not facing such a crisis for the first time, but she is a little indifferent, swinging her sword to block the flying arrows, and at the same time she also said to Alai:
"It doesn't matter to me, you can protect the county lord. ”
Since there are not many remaining stabbing players and their combat power is not full, they use crossbow arrows that have a slightly longer range and can be fired in bursts. As a result, the direction in which it is located is also exposed.
Seeing this, the three of Tuoba Yabu instantly exchanged glances, Tuoba Yabu and Xue Feng both had a tacit understanding, and gave Huang Feng the opportunity of "heroes save beauty", and the two were responsible for dealing with the assassins hiding in the shadows.
The eldest princess of the Wei Kingdom and the princess of Qiangbei, Ting Yu, obviously could not predict that by the side of Qianluo, the lord of Wuhuan County, there would be masters like Tuoba Yabu and Huang Feng. Although the brave men who had followed him many years ago, there was no threat at all in such a situation, and there was no way to fight back within a tea time.
After Qian Luo was in danger repeatedly, she was not shocked when she learned the identity of the assassin, and even at this time, she was secretly aware of the strangeness that she had not noticed before.
"It turned out to be the person of the eldest princess of the Ting Domain, this answer is not too surprising. Qianluo paused and said, "Then you guys are all along the way, can you tell me?"
Chan'er and Tuoba Yabu glanced at each other, and for a while they didn't know how to open their mouths to make it easier for Qianluo to accept. Seeing that the two did not answer, Qianluo said again:
In any case, Qianluo is very grateful for the grace of rescue. But the next step should be different from you, so I will leave here. ”
Seeing that Qianluo was about to beckon Xiao Wo to turn around and leave, Huang Feng suddenly said loudly:
"It's come to this, are you still going to the Qiangbei tribe?"
"Although the Wuhuan people are outnumbered and lonely, they cannot tolerate wanton bullying by others. Today's matter, I need an explanation from the king of Qiangbei. ”
"We do have a plan for approaching you, and you can trust us. But we can't just look at you and joke with your lives. ”
"If I want to leave, you won't be able to stop me. As Qianluo's words fell, Xiao Wo arched his body and grinned at Huang Feng.
Faced with this scene, Huang Feng only smiled lightly, and did not have any intention of responding. Qianluo didn't know how to react for a while, and was stunned on the spot.
At this time, Chan'er opened her mouth and said:
"Sister Qianluo, my brother is Tuoba Yabu, the head of the Tuoba family, and the righteous brother of King Qiangnan. We are close to your purpose, and it is clear to you when you think about it. ”
is also a woman, Qianluo's attitude towards Chan'er is a little soft, and she said:
"You want Wuhuan to form an alliance with Qiangnan. ”
"The elder brother has no intention of interfering in Wuhuan's choice, but he just doesn't want to see the Wuhuan tribe as enemies with the Qiangnan tribe, the Nan country, and even the lonely country. ”
"Lonely country?" Qian Luo was shocked when she heard this.
"My sister only identified me, but did not tell her own name. Tuoba Yabu then explained, "She is the niece of the German Emperor, or the niece of the Emperor Xuan of the Lonely Kingdom, and she respects Princess Chanyuan." ”
"Princess Chanyuan...... Why is such a noble princess in the desert?"
"In order not to start a new war, in order to stop the bloodshed of all tribes, including the Wuhuan tribe, of course. Tuoba Yabu said, "Once today's matter is clarified, the wolf control technique of the Wuhuan clan will no longer be convincing, which makes the king of Qiangbei why should you and the eldest princess of Tingyu turn their faces." In the end, the only thing he can rely on is the power of the country. ”
"I know that the county lord cares about the safety of the Wuhuan clan. As long as the mastermind behind the scenes is known to everyone in the Qiangbei tribe, Qiangbei will naturally have no excuse to raise troops against Wuhuan, and they will have no extra energy. Huang Feng said, his gaze turned to Chan'er and Tuoba Yabu, "And if you want the truth to spread all over Qiangbei, it is not difficult for the princess and Tuoba Gongzi." ”
Qian Luo looked at Huang Feng, and couldn't help but be a little shaken in her heart, the matter of harmony was not what she wanted, after this day of great changes, she regretted her marriage with affection and reason, no, it should be a ruined marriage, it is a normal choice. As if to understand the changes in Qianluo's heart, Xiao Wo also reined in his momentum.
Huang Feng then stretched out his hand to Qianluo for the second time and said:
"Now, even if it's for your own safety, how about going back to Nanzhai with us first?"
"Even if I don't agree, Xiao Wo can't beat the five of you. Qianluo bit her lower lip and said insincerely, "Okay, I'll go with you." ”
Seeing Huang Feng and Qianluo get on the horse first and do it in one go, Xue Feng couldn't help but smile kindly and said:
"What the county lord said just now was 'follow you', not 'follow you'. ”
"It seems to have accomplished a good thing. Tuoba Yabu nodded and said, "It's just that the Wuhuan people sacrificed meaninglessly, and it was indeed not expected. It seems that it is time to divide the situation. ”
"Hmm. ”
"But I have something else to ask Brother Xue. ”
"What do you command?"
Tuoba Yabu looked at Chan'er and Alai, who were walking in front, his eyes fixed on Chan'er's back, and said:
"Please accompany the little junior sister back to Dadu. She has lived in Nanzhai for too long, and although I want to keep her to live freely in the grassland, she always has people she wants to see and things she wants to do. After that, I ask you to take care of her and no longer be hurt by the General's Gang. ”
"It's my job. Brother Tuoba rest assured. ”