The Red Turban Army repaired in Qingzhou Mansion for a period of time, and the snow stopped falling and the sky was clear. Guan Yu and his brothers drank and talked happily every night, very heartily, and they were at ease for a while.

Finally, he received a letter from Chief Liu and Shi Junshi, ordering two generals, Ruan Wu and Zhai Longbiao, to garrison the Qingzhou area, reorganize and demote the generals, and Pingzhou will soon send a large number of civilian personnel who have been trained to take care of things. Tang Wannian and Guan Yu led the troops to return to Pingzhou.

Before leaving, Ruan Wu and Zhai Longbiao had another dispute. Ruan Wu insisted that these soldiers and generals who were not of our race would have different hearts, and it would be a scourge to keep them sooner or later, so it was better to kill them secretly in batches to prevent future troubles. Zhai Longbiao felt that after the fifth and sixth brothers left, there were obviously not enough people, and the two elder brothers also asked them to be recruited and demoted, as long as they were scattered and reorganized. Listening to the dispute between the two, Tang Wannian didn't say a word, Guan Yu couldn't help but say: "The third brother will change the bad habit of killing and surrendering at every turn in the future, these generals are also raised by their fathers and mothers, and many of them are forced to meet with us." Since it has surrendered, it is better to treat it well, but it can replenish the strength of our army, so why not? People's hearts are flesh and blood, and if you want to kill them every day, it may cause a mutiny, and then the gains outweigh the losses! By the way, the team commanded by Yun Niang is not considered a surrender, and I will bring it back to Pingzhou together."

Zhai Longbiao laughed and said yes, Ruan Wu glanced up at Guan Yu, sighed lightly, and nodded in approval.

Bidding farewell to the two brothers, Guan Yu and Tang Wannian led the people of the headquarters to embark on the journey home. Ruan Wu and Zhai Longbiao also sent two forces of men and horses to follow closely behind, taking over the cities that were originally occupied by Guan Yu's troops one by one.

Seeing Yun Niang again, she couldn't tell whether she was happy or sad on her fair and slightly red pretty face, and found that the shameless man was staring at her directly, without blinking her eyelids, Yun Niang's face was even more flushed, and she hurriedly pretended to be very natural and lowered her head from a distance.

After returning to the Cutus tribe, Unabatur and Alatan and the others gathered the elders to discuss the countermeasures against Shani and Watta, and finally they reached an agreement.

Ten days later, Unabatur led a team to visit the Bhars of the Qiyan tribe again with heavy gifts. The incident quickly caused a stir among the dozens of surrounding tribes. Led by the eldest son of the Khan King, it is a rare thing to give gifts to small tribes as a large tribe.

After receiving the news, Bars hurriedly led the tribal elders out for several miles, and the immediate Bars wiped his golden mustache with one hand, and his bright eyes were full of smiles.

Warmly letting Unabatur and Alatan and the others into the steaming yurt, Bars bowed and saluted: "Welcome to our little tribe of beggars, your presence will make our little tribe flourish!" ”。

After taking his seat, Unabatur ordered Alatan and the others to present a cart full of gifts one by one, and then went straight to the point to express his intentions, and the Kates tribe was willing to ally with the Qiyan and other tribes to jointly eliminate the two major tribes of Shani and Wata.

Bars once again expressed his deep gratitude and said, "We are ashamed that our small tribe is isolated and poor, and we have no precious gifts to give back to you. In this way, I personally have a golden knife here that I got from Daqi back then, and I heard that Alatan of your tribe is an invincible warrior, so I will give this golden knife to the warrior to express my gratitude! ”。

Alatan stepped forward ecstatically and took the golden knife from Bars's hand, his face flushed with love.

Bars turned his face to Unabatur and said, "Don't hide it from Your Highness, the eldest son of the King of Khan, I have not stopped for a moment since you left, going back and forth between the leaders of various tribes, running and shouting. Everyone finally reached an agreement to form a close alliance with the Casters Eagles, declare war on the Shani tribe, and jointly uphold justice and fairness in the grasslands! However, the leaders all made a small request, which made it difficult for the subordinates to speak. ”

Unabatur was overjoyed, and waved his hand boldly: "But it doesn't hurt to talk about it, as long as I don't cut off my head immediately, I will definitely agree!" ”。

Bars laughed heartily and said, "His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the King of Khan, is really joking, if this is really the condition, even if you agree, I will never agree!" ”。

Balston paused, and said a little shyly: "Please General Batur don't laugh, maybe we are all small tribes, and we are afraid of being bullied by the big tribes, plus I am familiar with these tribal leaders, and they are more relieved to propose that the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces be handed over to me." In fact, the so-called commander-in-chief is nothing more than a false name, even if I am asked to do it, I will consult with His Royal Highness the eldest son of the Khan King in everything before making a decision. Personally, I think General Batur is a fitting person to take up this post. ”

Alatan interjected: "Batur and I have seen your army commanders and tactics, and we are privately amazed. I don't have a problem with which of you two will be the commander-in-chief! Moreover, Unabatur knows nothing about your former allies."

Unabatur also waved his hand heroically and said, "That's it!" You don't have to be humble in Bars, we believe in you just as much as the tribal leaders! Come to think of it, only you are the most suitable person! ”。

The three of them got up almost at the same time and picked up the wine bowls and laughed, and the three porcelain bowls slammed into each other with a "bang", and the aroma of wine overflowed.

After sitting down again, Bars said: "Since the two of you can also afford me, and I am also a fast talker, I will not be vain." But the coalition forces must maintain a unified method of warfare and coordinate their actions, and I have almost trained this group of people in the original wave, and I will go to the Cutus tribe to participate in army training in the future. But there is a word first, I have already carried a bad reputation anyway, and when the time comes, there will be lazy subordinates, I will whip their butts with a horsewhip, you two can't be distressed to stop it! ”。

Unabatur and Alatan looked at each other and laughed, and replied, "Don't worry, I'll kick him in the ass with my riding boots after you've finished whipping, and I won't show mercy!" ”。

Bars smiled slightly and continued: "There is one more item, after you go back, you will immediately spread the rumor everywhere, that is, the Kates tribe has joined forces with dozens of tribes, and there will be a big battle with the Shani tribe in the spring of next year!" ”。

Unabatur and Alatan looked at each other strangely, and Alatan asked, "Doesn't this make Shanihada take precautions?" ”。

Bars smiled mysteriously and said, "I just want him to make as many precautions as possible!" ”。

Seeing off Unabatur and Alatan and his party, Bars waved his hand and ordered Agudam, Chagan Temur and others to be called in. He pointed to the pile of small mountain gifts and said, "You guys have divided these gifts, and I don't keep any of them from the Qiyan tribe." Take it back and honor the chiefs and elders of the tribes, and bring them greetings for me. ”

Scratching the back of his head, Agudammu said embarrassedly, "How can this work? This is what the Kates gave to you to the Beggars. ”

Bals waved his hand categorically: "Don't be verbose! What yours and mine, everyone is a family that does not distinguish each other! In the future, I will also be rewarded for meritorious deeds on the battlefield, and I, Bals, will always be a bowl of water, and will never favor any tribe! ”。

Guan Yu and his group of horses arrived in front of the Snow Wolf Pass, and General Guan rushed forward with excitement, raised his head and shouted, "Big brother! We will return victorious, open and close the door quickly, and my brothers and you will not get drunk tonight! ”。

With the loud sound of "boom", the stone gate opened, and a young general personally led the team out of the gate to greet him.

Guan Yu circled the war horse, looked at the young general's unfamiliar face, and asked in surprise, "Where is my big brother Lu?" ”。

The young general bowed and bowed, and said in a low voice: "General Yuguan, Lu Lao unfortunately died of illness a month ago, and according to his orders, we will bury him in front of Snow Wolf Pass. In addition, he also explained that there are some relics for us to keep and hand over to General Guan. ”

Hearing this, Guan Yu suddenly thundered like five thunderbolts, and was petrified on the spot.

In front of the snow wolf pass, the cold wind is shining. A low tomb stands alone in the middle of the moor, with no tombstones, only a thick layer of snow clinging to each other.

Guan Yu lifted the lid and slowly poured a jar full of wine in front of the grave. Behind him, stood Zhang Baiqian, Du Zhongnian, Cui Dakui and others with red eyes, and Nie Yunniang was also among them.

Guan Yu threw the wine, choked up and whispered: "Why bury bones, why do you need mulberry trees, life is everywhere green mountains!" Brother Lu, since you like this Snow Wolf Pass, then guard it here! The brothers came back late and didn't get to see you for the last ......".

Everyone stood silently for a long time, Zhang Baiqian wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, stepped forward with red circles under his eyes and said: "General Guan, I know that you have a deep friendship with Brother Lu, and Brother Lu has told me more than once: With you, a friend who has forgotten his year, his life is enough." But you can't be resurrected from death, and you don't have to be too sad. It's bitterly cold in the wild, so let's go back. ”

Guan Yu lowered his head and waved his hand: "You all go back, I want to accompany my brother more, General Nie will stay with me for a while." ”

When the generals heard this, they bowed silently and slowly retreated. Nie Yunniang's face was slightly red, and she stood behind Guan Yu at a loss.

The figures of the generals disappeared, and after a long while, Guan Yu still lowered his head without saying a word.

Nie Yunniang was wondering to herself, and was suddenly startled, but it was Guan Yu who threw herself into her arms without saying a word. Yun Niang instinctively wanted to push him out, her fingers inadvertently touched Guan Yu's tear-stained cheeks, and then looked down to see his shrugged shoulders, and her heart softened, and she gently hugged his neck.

Yun Niang looked up at the sky, the sky was high and the clouds were light, and the north wind was bleak. I can't help but sigh in my heart: This shameless man looks like a scoundrel with a hippie smile every day, as if he has never heard of the word trouble in this world, but now he is crying like a wronged child, which is really pitiful. It's still this Snow Wolf Pass, I think back then, this shameless thief broke into my camp tent and snatched the dagger I carried, and now, my people are also ...... by him

After a long while, Guan Yu's eyes were red, he raised his head a little shyly, glanced at Yun Niang and said, "I don't want to go back too early, you can go with me." ”

Before the words fell, he quickly stood up, and couldn't help but take Yun Niang's slightly cold little hand and stepped into the vast snowfield.

Two zigzag but very clear footprints faded away as the figures of the two of them drifted away on the snow.