The spring in Chishui is still as cold as winter. Qin Luo took the mission, and the group walked in the vast and boundless cold wilderness, and the further north they went, the worse the climate became. The icy north wind slapped against the cyan banner held high above their heads, embroidered with nine auspicious clouds representing the green clouds.

"What the hell is ......," a man in his thirties rubbed his frozen red hands and complained in a low voice, forming a white mist on the side of his mouth. His name is Ze Anji, and he is the guide of the mission, and he is responsible for leading the way for the mission this time, and he also has to protect Qin Luo's safety.

Fortunately, Qin Luo was reminded by Tuoba Yan and put on a thick leather jacket, and he was still wearing a big coat outside. But even so, he could still feel the coldness of Chishui, as if a chill kept burrowing into his sleeve from the outside, with an icy aura like deep underground.

This is a scenery that has never been seen in Qingyun, and it is even more cold that cannot be seen in the Chu State. Qin Luo never knew that there was such a cold place in the world, and he suddenly sympathized with the herdsmen in Chishui, not knowing how they should survive in winter.

Everyone in the team was complaining about the ghost weather, but Yelekon looked excitedly at the surrounding mountains and rivers. They walked for several days, and finally reached Chishui's territory. After three years as a hostage in Qingyun, he was finally able to return to his hometown, at this moment, no amount of cold could dispel his strong homesickness, and he felt warm in his heart, as if a fire was burning.

"Although Chishui is remote and cold, the people here are simple." Along the way, Yelekaner introduced to Qin Luo with great interest, "Have you seen that mountain, that is Abu Shenglan Mountain." ”

Qin Luo looked up and saw a snow-capped mountain covered with ice and snow for many years, standing on the plateau. It seems to be towering into the sky, and the top of the mountain cannot be seen. "Everyone who comes to Chishui goes to the foot of Mount Abu Shenglan to worship. When we get there, let's go and worship too. ”

"Why is that?" Qin Luo asked.

"Because this mountain is the highest peak in Xiangqiang, legend has it that Mount Abu Shenglan is the place where the god Chiwu Celestial Gods live. Therefore, every time there is a sacrifice, marriage, prayer, and divination, everyone has to bow down to the Holy Lan Mountain, even the Khan, which is no exception. ”

It is no wonder that when Tuoba Yan got married, and when he was divining not long ago, he had to bow down in the direction of due north. Looking to the north in Qingyun, he could only vaguely see a snow-capped mountain, which was very small because of the distance. Now that they were getting closer and closer to the north, the snow-capped mountain was getting taller.

"Don't look at the snow all year round, you can actually climb to the top of the mountain." Yelekon said proudly, "My second sister, Yeleyi, she has already climbed to the top of the Holy Lan Mountain when she was twelve years old. ”

"Your sister is amazing." Qin Luo admired Ye Leyi's courage in his heart, it was already cold enough under the mountain, and if she went to the top of the mountain again, she would definitely freeze to death, she was really bold.

However, at this moment, in the Zhanlu steppe in the south of Xiangqiang, the war has begun.

As soon as Alam and Abtai arrived in the Chamlu steppe, they fought with the Black Panther cavalry of Black Rock. Mozang Dag came with a raging rage. He didn't show mercy to his nephew's subordinates, and as soon as he made a move, he was thunderous, directly letting the most elite Black Panther cavalry of Black Rock attack, and instantly dispersed the Qingyun soldiers who were not ready.

Qingyun, the first defeat!

Alem and Abutai, who survived the war, are counting the casualties in disgrace. Ji Li Kalang, the defender of the Zhanlu steppe, saw that the two companions of the Khan were defeated when he led the troops at the beginning, and patted and comforted him with great sympathy: "The black panther cavalry is too powerful, and it is normal to not be able to defeat it. ”

"Our two armies combined with 150,000 men were actually defeated by thousands of cavalry." Alem was annoyed, "I am truly ashamed of the trust placed in the Khan. ”

Jili Kalang patted Alem on the shoulder, "On the battlefield, the general is the core of the army. General Zuo, you must not be discouraged, winning or losing once is nothing, we still have a lot of battles to fight. ”

When Qin Luo and his party finally arrived at their destination, it was actually snowing here. Although it wasn't snowing in June, Qin Luo still felt very weird. Yelekon said in surprise: "Snow in March is a common thing in Chishui, it's not a big deal. ”

The Banu Yel lives at the foot of Mount Abu Saint-Lan, which is surrounded by a clear river. Yelekon pointed to the river and said to Qin Luo, "This is 'Chishui'. ”

"Chishui?" Qin Luo was puzzled and looked at Yele Kanger suspiciously.

"Yes, the name of the river is Chishui River. It is the snow water left behind after the snow and ice melt on the Shenglan Mountain. People call it divine water, also called red water. Later, the people who lived here formed a tribe, which is now the Chishui tribe. ”

Qin Luo said clearly: "It turns out that this is the origin of the name of the Chishui Ministry." ”

The territory of the Yele family was naturally heavily guarded, and as soon as they entered Mount Abu Shenglan, they were intercepted by soldiers. He asked, "Who trespassed on Mount Abu Saintland?" ”

"We are the envoys of the Qingyun Ministry, and we have something to discuss with you King Yele Khan on the orders of the Khan." Qin Luo said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

The soldiers guarding looked at Qin Luo suspiciously, but they didn't expect that the envoy was actually a Chu person. He also looked at the flags fluttering in the ranks of the mission, and there were indeed nine auspicious clouds on them, which were the symbols of Qingyun.

Yelkon also stood up and said to the soldiers: "I am your young master, go and report to my father, and say that Yelkon has also come with the mission." ”

This news is indeed much more powerful than the mission, and the soldier hurriedly saluted, "I have seen the young master, and the young master and the envoy will be later, I will go to report it." ”

In a few moments, the soldiers rushed back again and invited Yelkon into the tent. As for Qin Luo and the others, they were arranged in a small tent far away from the big tent and asked them to wait here.

Qin Luo understood that King Yele Khan must have known their intentions here, so he was not in a hurry to receive them. Qin Luo followed the soldiers unhurriedly and came to the tent. He found that Chishui's curtain should be thicker than Qingyun's, which could shield the wind and snow outside.

Qin Luo shook the snowflakes on his body and said to the members of the mission: "Everyone rest here first, roast the fire, drink some hot mare's milk tea, I estimate that the Great Khan of Mozang wants to talk to his son, and he has no time to see us yet." ”

Ze Anji arranged for everyone to sit down, and then ran to Qin Luo's side and whispered to him: "It seems that King Yele Khan doesn't want to see us very much, he doesn't arrange a minister for us to accompany us, and even mare's milk tea can't be served for half a day." I still want to eat meat and drink wine. ”

Qin Luo had already guessed this, and he soothed: "Let them send troops to help Qingyun fight, if it were me, I wouldn't want to." Only if we give them benefits can they send troops to help us. ”

"For what?" Zeanji asked, "The Khan is too busy to take care of himself, what other benefits can he give to the Chishui Ministry?" ”

"Marriage, the position of Xu Yele's family." Qin Luo said.