Chapter 149: White Wolf Valley
White Wolf Mountain is not so much a mountain as a valley surrounded by mountains, and the terrain here is very hidden, and the Wuhuan tribe of Badun inhabits here. They were originally in the grasslands north of Shanggu County, but because of the oppression of the Xiongnu, they migrated here.
A stream winds down the mountain, and the Wuhuan people camp next to this stream. The living conditions of the Wuhuan people are very simple, a bit of a slash-and-burn era. Some of them set up tents sewn of animal skins, some lived in caves, and some used the terrain to dig cave-like houses. In short, according to local conditions, how convenient and convenient it can be, the people are scattered. But their cattle and sheep are all gathered together and raised, each with its own brand, which is both private property and all public property.
When Yuan Xi came to the White Wolf Valley with Pandan, he felt that the smell here was terrible, not only the dung of cattle and sheep was everywhere, but also people urinated everywhere, and the sanitary condition was very poor. Secondly, the faces of the Wuhuan tribe were all gloomy, and all of them had yellow muscles and no nutrition. It can also be seen from this that the Wuhuan people are really desperate. I don't need to put the grassland in the south, I have to hide in this valley.
They were guests, and they graciously set aside a large tent for them, right next to their tent. Then he commanded to go down, cook sheep and slaughter oxen, and welcome friends. Because when Yuan Shang came last time, the Wuhuan people warmly welcomed him, but it turned out that what Yuan Shang said was empty talk, which greatly hurt the feelings of the Wuhuan people. Therefore, when it was Yuan Xi's turn this time, a group of old and young people looked at him with cautious eyes.
The people in the clan gathered in a row to watch Yuan Xi and the others, and Lu Fang also followed Yuan Xi nervously, for fear that these Hu people would hurt the second son. He didn't approve of coming to White Wolf Mountain earlier, and felt that it was unwise to go deep into the tiger's den and risk his life. But Yuan Xi insisted on coming, and he had no choice. In that case, if you don't shirk coming to White Wolf Mountain as a guest, it is tantamount to tearing your face and not giving face, and this Wuhuan friend doesn't have to do it.
"Haha, it's been a long time since it's been so lively, let's roast sheep around the campfire in the evening."
As he spoke, he and a group of Wuhuan warriors untied the sword soldiers and let the horses go back to the circle. Then he commanded him to go down and choose the fattest cattle and sheep to drink. For the Wuhuan people with poor economic conditions, it is already a tightening of the belt, a swollen face and a fat man. And Yuan Xi also saw it.
This time to send troops, in fact, the Wuhuan people did not get any benefits, all the way to Ji County, in fact, there is no oil and water to fish on the road, Yuyang City is already barren, hearing that the Hu people are killed, they have long been scattered, and the gate of Ji County is closed, and it is impossible for these people to attack into the city with Wuhuan alone. Yes, he was fooled by Yuan Shang once, sent troops in vain, drank a northwest wind, and then came back with his tail between his legs. I guess the mood is extremely depressed.
Yuan Xi, Zhao Yun, Lu Fang and others entered the tent to rest, and Yuan Xi asked Lu Fangdao: "What do you think of this Wuhuan tribe?" ”
"It's not very ......good," Lu Fang said: "There are quite a few people, but most of them are old and weak, and there are few who can fight." However, I heard that White Wolf Mountain is not only this one, maybe there are other tribes. ”
Yuan Xi asked, "How many people do we need to set foot on these Wuhuan tribes?" ”
Lu Fang was taken aback, and asked in a trembling voice: "Second son, you don't want to ...... No wonder you're here to find out about the enemy and then go back and prepare? ”
The Wuhuan people are entrenched in the western Liaoxi area, and it is not a matter of one or two generations, and they will make chaos every once in a while, because they are far away from the Central Plains, and the imperial court is very worried about this.
Zhao Yun heard it next to him, and said expressionlessly: "Wuhuan people are good at riding and shooting, and they can fight, even if they are old and weak, they are not easy to deal with." We have to have at least 5,000 elite horsemen to solve the entire White Wolf Mountain. ”
Lu Fang said: "Sure enough, it's General Zilong, in a word." However, there are only 200 people in our people's army at present, and the second son, I'm afraid it's not easy to do. ”
Yuan Xi smiled: "When did I say that I was going to exterminate the Wuhuan tribe?" Besides, I don't have the ability to do that right now. If the Wuhuan is gone, it won't do me any good. I looked at this man, and he was quite willing to cooperate, and when the time came, I would test him with words to see how much weight he could have in this matter. ”
Lu Fangdao: "I heard that Lao Shan Yu Qiu Liju is under his knees, and there is a young son named Lou Ban. At the beginning, I didn't know why I didn't pass on the position of Shan Yu to my own son, but gave it to Bunton, which is really incredible. ”
Yuan Xi said: "The customs of the Wuhuan people are different from our Central Plains people, and they don't have to pass the throne to their sons. Besides, Badun is also a righteous son and in the prime of life, so this decision is also very reasonable. In the evening, you can observe what status Lou Ban has in this tribe. ”
After resting for a while, it began to get dark. Outside, a fire was lit, and people were noisy. Yuan Xi and the others walked out of the tent and saw men and women gathered in a group outside.
The daily work was very hard, and the cold wind in the valley blew the Wuhuan people's skin cracked and their faces turned red, but under the firelight, everyone began to smile, and their eyes flashed with a little fire.
"Brother, come on, come here." When he saw him, he beckoned him over.
Bunton sat on a chair, made of wood and covered with animal skins, a piece of furniture that was rare in this era. He was lying on a chair and sitting by the campfire, looking out of place with his surroundings.
There was a boy about twelve or thirteen years old next to him, this boy was also tall, I don't know if he was twelve or thirteen years old, maybe he was even younger. He did not shave the hair on the top of his head, wore a small felt hat, but tied small pigtails, and a pair of big black eyes, staring curiously at these Han people from outside the valley.
"Come, let me introduce you, this is my brother's class."
Oh? Hearing that it was the person he wanted to inquire about, Yuan Xi glanced at Lou Ban a few times and said, "Sure enough, he is a young hero, with the majesty of Lao Shan Yu." ”
Lou Ban was very happy to hear it, the young man did not have a city government, and he showed an expression on his face whatever he thought in his heart.
Bun Dun was also very happy, and took Yuan Xi's hand and introduced them one by one. Several of them were Wuhuan warriors who had come back together along the way, and they all nodded to him.
"Hasn't Miss Lou Jingshu come back yet?" Yuan Xi asked.
"This crazy girl often wanders around, and she will come back when she is tired of playing, so don't worry about her." ”
Lou Ban said beside him: "My sister said that she would bring me a falcon back, but I guess I haven't hunted it yet." ”
He said: "How can it be so easy, this kind of flat-haired beast is very rare, I think she is afraid of losing face in front of my brother, so she deliberately does not come back......"
Lou Ban asked, "Oh? What's going on? ”
He suddenly told him how Lou Jingshu was caught by Zhao Yun, and Lou Ban changed color again and again.
Yuan Xi also obeyed this fate, after all, they are biological brothers and sisters, and they are different from you, the righteous son, and even said this kind of thing truthfully, and belittled Lou Jingshu.
"This crazy girl, who is not as good as others, still wants to find my brother, and then let me say a few words, and then leave in a bad mood...... Alas, how will this girl marry in the future. ”
Lou Ban didn't feel anything when he heard it, but said: "My sister has this temper, please don't mind Brother Yuan." ”
It's not strange that Lou Ban can speak Chinese, but speaking it so appropriately makes his eyes shine.
"Don't mind, it's just a misunderstanding."
He carefully observed Lou Ban, and his favorability was 40, which was not too low, and it seemed that there was no ill will towards him. In this case, he let go of his embrace and began to drink.