Chapter 18: Anomaly

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"Your Highness, after crossing the Mohe River, there is the territory of Ksur on the other side." The procession came to an abrupt halt, followed by a soldier in armor on a black horse and in front of the carriage in the center of the procession.

After about a quarter of an hour, a gentle voice came from inside the car, "Okay, prepare to cross the river." ”

"Yes!" When the soldier received the order, he immediately rode to the head of the group, shouting as he rode his horse: "Prepare to cross the river!" ”

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The Mohe River is wide, far away, and the opposite bank is far away into a black line. In the rainy season, it is even more choppy and prohibitive.

Fortunately, the weather is still good, and the road is calm.

Before he reached the shore, Qing Xu, who was standing on the bow of the boat, had already seen two neat rows lined up not far away, and the man who was waving at him was Xia Jiudu!

Seeing that Qing Xu had come ashore, he hurriedly greeted him, looked at the group behind Qing Xu, and said kindly: "The Seventh Prince has been tired all the way, he must be tired." I have ordered a good meal to be prepared, so please come with me. ”

As he spoke, he reached out and made a gesture of please. Qing Xu looked at the two rows of soldiers and wondered: "I heard that Mon Lekhan has three sons, why do you only see one of you today?" ”

Xia Jiudu had already expected it, and said familiarly: "The second brother and the third brother are still checking the situation of animal husbandry this year in other tribes, I am the eldest son, so my father Han sent me to respond, if there is any inconvenience, please forgive me!" ”

Qing Xu was clear, and he didn't be more polite, and followed straight with Xia Jiu.

Mohe is the dividing line that demarcates the Yinlong Dynasty and the northern barbarian tribes. To the north of the Mohe River, there are many plains, and the people here mainly raise livestock. The vast savannah is perfect for the survival of animals such as cattle and sheep. Due to the unique geographical environment, a large number of nomadic people took root here, and in the long run, one hundred and eighty different nomadic families of all sizes multiplied endlessly, and gradually evolved into various tribes, large and small, there are one hundred and eighty, sharing this steppe.

There are many tribes, coupled with the fiery temperament of the northern herdsmen, so in the later period, in order to compete for excellent water sources and grasslands, various wars will inevitably arise. The Ministry of Csur is one of them. However, from such an inconspicuous small tribe, in the land of many tribes, their tribal leader, Monlekhan, unified most of the steppe in just five years, making Ksur a well-deserved overlord of the steppe! I have to say, this is simply a legend!

Grassland herders are fierce and can do this in a very short time. Qing Xu naturally knew that this Meng Lie Khan should not be underestimated, so the doubts in his heart were deeper.

What is it that makes a horde that has always been strong and unyielding suddenly willing to submit to other dynasties?

How tenacious the people of the Cthulle tribe were, and he knew a thing or two from his uncle, not that they had to surrender, but why did they choose to do this?

During the meal, Qing Xu looked around, turned his head and asked Xia Jiudu, who was sitting next to him, "Shizi, when will we arrange to meet Mon Lehan?" ”

Xia Jiu, who was burying his head in gnawing on the leg of mutton, was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a while and then slowly said, "This...... No hurry...... The Seven Princes have worked hard all the way, and my father told me to take good care of you. It's not too late to rest for two days and see you again......"

When Qing Xu heard this, he squinted his eyes slightly, thoughtfully, but the corners of his mouth still said with a smile: "In this way, the prince has a heart, then I will wait for a few days......"

It was late at night, and the sky was full of stars outside the tent, and there were candles in the tent.

"Back to Your Highness, the guards around Xia Shizi in the morning are indeed mixed with General Zhou's people." The man dressed in nocturnal clothes knelt on the ground and said respectfully.

Qing Xu didn't show the slightest surprise, but said flatly: "Have you ever recognized it?" ”

"Yes, the subordinates are sure." The man said firmly.

Bowing slightly, he said clearly: "Verify the approximate number of people belonging to Zhou Huai as soon as possible." ”

Nodding, the man disappeared silently. Only one person was left in the tent.

Lifting the tent door, he looked up at the deep night sky, sniffing the fragrance of the night grass, and his brow furrowed.

"Sure enough, you want to use the power of the barbarians?" Qing Xu smiled at the corner of his mouth, but the fist in his sleeve secretly clenched a little......

There was a sudden squirming sound in his ears, and he was alert to the proximity of the voice, and Qing Xu looked serious, and scolded: "Who? ”

As he spoke, he turned his head, but the whole person froze......

Wei Xiyan came out of the Taiji Hall as usual, but he didn't want to bump into a familiar person head-on.

When Chen Feng saw her, his eyes darkened, and then he took two steps back, behaved in a friendly and reasonable manner, and said quietly: "Zhang Cairen ......"

Seeing Chen Feng's expression so cold, Wei Xiyan only felt that her chest was blocked to relieve the pain, but she still forced a smile and said, "Is there something wrong with the four kings?" ”

Absentmindedly responded, Chen Feng replied, "Because of some trivial matters in the army." Isn't it very important, seeing that the talented person has just come out of the father's palace, dare to ask the talented, can the father be free now? ”

Xiyan sneered, stepped forward, and said provocatively: "It has always been rumored that the four kings are pure and have few desires, and they never ask about the government. Now some trivial matters are bothering the prince to come over in person, which is really strange. ”

Frowning, Chen Feng subconsciously stepped back a little, puzzled: "The words of the talented people are too serious."

Ignoring him anymore, Wei Xiyan turned away and said, "Go, the emperor is fine now." ”

"Take care of yourself, and I'll do my best to keep you safe." When they passed by, Wei Xiyan heard what Chen Feng said.

When he turned around again, all he could see was a distant back. Wei Xiyan looked at the man's figure with a solemn expression, but he didn't stay long, and walked away in the opposite direction.

After all, I still have reluctance......

With a feeling of regret in his heart, he took two steps forward, and Wei Xiyan found that Luosang was greeting him with a smiling face not far away.

"Sister, I haven't seen you for a long time." As soon as he approached, Lausanne took Wei Xiyan's hand affectionately.

Wei Xi's face was a little embarrassed, and he said awkwardly: "What a coincidence." ”

Luosang tilted his head and said in a brisk tone, "I was waiting here for the time when my sister came out of the palace." ”

"Yes......" Wei Xiyan was a little surprised, and couldn't figure out why she had come here to wait for her.

After laughing for a while, Lausanne replied: "I am also bored in the palace all day long, and I come out to shop...... However, was it the Four Kings who were talking to my sister just now? Did you know each other before, it's really a talent! ”

Wei Xiyan was suddenly vigilant in his heart, and said with a nervous face: "The fourth prince just asked me if the emperor is free now, and we don't know each other." ”

"Hehe, that's what I said, look at it scares you." Lausanne grinned, looking as if he didn't take it seriously.

"Where does my sister want to go, I'll accompany you." seemed to inadvertently divert the topic, Wei Xiyan was still a little uneasy.

Lausanne followed his words and continued, "Well, yes, where are you going......

After looking down and thinking for a while, she suddenly thought of something, clapped her hands, and said to Xiyan: "Does my sister know about listening to Cui Yuan?" I once passed by and I could think of the extraordinary delicacy inside. ”

His heart skipped a beat in an instant, and Wei Xiyan came out of shock and replied casually: "That place is unlucky, so don't go." But I began to secretly wonder in my heart, what kind of medicine is this Lausanne selling in his heart?

"Ah, that's right." Lausanne couldn't hide his disappointment, and said in a low voice: "Then I don't know anything else for a while, wait until I go back in the next two days to inquire and then call my sister." ”

Vaguely responded. Wei Xiyan looked at the back of Luosang leaving suspiciously, and suddenly couldn't figure it out in his heart. She didn't believe in coincidences, could it be that she was the one who assassinated her that day......

Shaking her head, she couldn't think of a reason why Lausanne wanted to assassinate her, and the way she spoke felt more like a temptation......