Altan was very arrogant, but most of the people in the tribe were silent.

Mo Feng wanted to stand up, but he finally continued to remain silent, compared to a few years ago, he was less flamboyant and more calm, and he also knew that at this time, the defense was even more powerful, because he was Xiao Buyi's person.

But he wanted to be silent, but Altan would not let him go because of his silence.

"Tag, this man named Mo Feng has always been with you, right? He's Xiao Buyi's subordinate, right? You've always been colluding to drain the money of the Mong Chen clan, right? Meng Chenxue, don't disadmit it, it's not for you to deny it. ”

Meng Chenxue no longer called him uncle, but called him by his first name, and Altan no longer called her Tag, and by this time, they both knew that there was no room for concession.

Meng Chenxue looked around at the clansmen, and saw that they were all suspicious, if she had just returned to the grassland, she might behave at a loss when she encountered this kind of criticism, but now, she would not give up no matter what.

"Altan, I didn't need to answer your rude accusations, but for the sake of the people, I must understand something."

"For the benefit of the clan, I'm afraid it's for your own benefit." Altan sarcastically.

Meng Chenxue was not excited, and said in a condensed voice: "First of all, the elders of the Mengchen clan know that our horses are the horse gods sold to the grassland, that is, Xiao Buyi, I don't know what your intentions are when you bring up the old things again." The horse god is related to the happiness of the grassland people, is the guardian of the grassland, and has won the love and support of the grassland people. ”

The elders nodded slowly, and Altan sneered: "You said he was a horse god, is he so?" ”

Meng Chenxue said lightly: "Kedun and the grassland herdsmen have already admitted it, do you want to question everyone's wisdom with the power of one person?" ”

Altan's face changed slightly, but he just sneered, thinking of a way to deal with it. Meng Chenxue said again: "Secondly, Mo Feng is indeed a subordinate of the horse god, but it is just for the convenience of trading. He has stayed in the grassland for several years, without regrets, and has even taken root in the grassland, he is a subordinate of the horse god, but who can ignore it, his love for the Mengchen tribe is no worse than ours? To this day, he has never said a word of complaint: Are we, the people of Allah, not grateful but ungrateful? ”

The corners of Mo Feng's eyes were slightly moist, and he suddenly felt that he had been in the grassland for a few years, and it was worth it.

"Then can you deny your relationship with Xiao Buyi?" Altan delivered what he considered to be the deadliest blow.

"Why should I deny it?" Meng Chenxue said calmly: "I love him, it's none of your business!" ”

She said firmly, and everyone nodded, and they all felt that Altan was a dog with a mouse and a nosyman.

Altan blushed, "It's none of my business, it's about the interests of the Mengchen clan, there is a better opportunity to make money now, and no one will give up." Don't always use the word horse god to talk about things, and don't use Kedun to oppress people, we have to consider the interests of the clan! Meng Chenxue, today we are going to let the elders of the clan vote to decide whether we want more money. ”

The elders hesitated again, and one of the elders asked, "Altan, how sure are you?" ”

Altan patted his chest, "Ten percent sure, Meng Chenxue, if you really think about the clan, why don't you dare to let the elders choose once?" ”

Meng Chenxue ignored Altan, walked up to Viga, knelt down on one knee and said: "Blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, sometimes, more people can only be blinded by some immediate interests, but they can't see the traps that follow. O Viga, who has gone through vicissitudes, his people are like lost lambs, so please show us the way. ”

Everyone's eyes were fixed on Viga's body, Altan frowned secretly, and said in his heart that this Meng Chenxue likes to bully people, first Kedun, and then the horse god, and now there is another Viga, and it is not so easy to take power.

Viga's eyes were cloudy, and the wrinkles on his face were like knife cuts, and he looked at Meng Chenxue as if he hadn't seen anything.

His lips squirmed twice, and he whispered, "All I know is that hunters don't burn forests, they don't go to harvest wool, they don't slaughter lambs." In this world, there are no benefits sent to the door for no reason, but few people see the traps hidden behind them. ”

After he said these words, he slowly closed his eyes. Meng Chenxue raised her forehead with her hand and smiled, "Thank you Viga." When she got up again, her attitude was already indescribably firm, "Altan, I am now exercising the duties of the patriarch, and I must consider the interests of the clan, and I do not agree with you to sell horses!" ”

"You ......" Altan was angry, "Meng Chenxue, I don't accept it!" ”

"Of course you can disagree, it's your own business." Meng Chenxue said calmly: "But it's not impossible if you want to sell horses, that is, to persuade Kedun, persuade the elders, and persuade the clansmen to let you be the patriarch, at that time, you can do whatever you want." But if I am in the position of patriarch for a day, I can't help you to come nonsense. ”

Altan looked around, and when he saw that the elders were unmoved by the benefits, he left the felt tent and threw down a sentence, "You will regret it one day!" ”

He was angry and out of the account, but he collided with a man, and that person was Sokotu under the tent of Kedun.

Altan didn't buy it, snorted coldly, and left angrily.

Suo Ke suddenly frowned, slowly paced into the camp tent, Meng Chen Xue was slightly stunned, and stepped forward to ask, "I don't know what Lord Suo is here?" ”

"Kedun wants to see you."

Meng Chenxue felt a sudden shock in her heart, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go immediately." ”

**

When she saw Kedun again, Meng Chenxue felt that there were more wrinkles on her forehead.

For Kedun, Meng Chenxue is still grateful. Although she had Xiao Buyi's helper at the beginning, if it weren't for Ke Dun's help, she wouldn't have been able to save the Meng Chen clan.

But the Great Sui is in chaos, and of course Ke Dun is only anxious, not only for the Great Sui, but also for her power in the grassland.

The relationship between Kedun and Khan is delicate, and the power is one after the other, everyone knows that Khotun is Khan's wife, but Meng Chen Xue knows that this is just in name only. Kedun has never been a woman who is at the mercy of others, and the siege of Yanmen can be regarded as a turning point in the Great Sui, but who knows that the siege of Yanmen is also a turning point for Kedun and Khan.

Since then, the two have been on the same page and rarely see each other.

Ke Dun didn't want Da Sui to collapse, let alone let Yang Guang be caught by the Khan, but she never thought that Da Sui was falling faster than she imagined, Da Sui fell, and her status was in danger!

The reason why the khan did not move her now, of course, was not for the love of husband and wife, but because now the grassland was also turbulent.

Seeing Meng Chenxue coming, Kedun waved his hand and motioned for her to sit down, this time Kedun only had Suo Ketu and Tsing Yi people around him, and Chrissy asked Kedun to get out of the way.

Meng Chenxue was worried in her heart, holding the teacup, feeling like holding a hot potato.

"Cher, it's been okay lately." Kedun finally asked.

Meng Chenxue said softly: "Thank you for your inquiry, I've been fine." ”

The tent was silent, Ke Dun was drinking tea, Suo Ke was struggling with a straight face, and the man in Tsing Yi stood like a wood.

Meng Chenxue has long been different, but she knows that this meeting is extraordinary.

"I know, Xiao Buyi and you have a very close relationship." Ke Dun said again: "How is he lately?" ”

Meng Chenxue hesitated for a long time this time, "Go back to Kedun, he's okay." When he left the Son of Heaven of the Great Sui, he was also forced to complain about him. ”

Kedun laughed, "Cher, I didn't blame him. With a heavy sigh, Ke Dun shook his head and said, "The Holy Lord let people hunt and kill Xiao Buyi, which is really self-destructing the Great Wall. I only hated that I was not by the saint's side at that time, and I couldn't dissuade him, thinking that Xiao Buyi was loyal and kind, how could he do something to betray the saint? ”

Meng Chenxue's heart swelled with warmth, a little relieved, she had always been worried that Ke Dun would be angry about Xiao Buyi's betrayal, but for now, she still seemed reasonable.

"Kedun, I thank you for your understanding on behalf of Buyi."

A strange smile appeared at the corner of Ke Dun's mouth, "You thank me for Buyi?" ”

Meng Chenxue blushed a little, "Ke Dun, what I said is inappropriate, please forgive me." ”

Kedun was silent for a long time, "Cher, how am I doing to you?" ”

Meng Chenxue hurriedly said: "Ke Dun is as kind to the Meng Chen clan as a mountain. ”

"......To the Mong Chen," Kedun muttered.

Meng Chenxue could only say: "Xue'er is a member of the Mengchen clan, but Dun is as kind to the Mengchen clan as a mountain, and he is as kind to me as a mountain." ”

Ke Dun smiled, "But right now, I'm afraid that even if it's me, I won't be able to protect your Mengchen clan." ”

Meng Chen Xue was shocked and lost her voice: "Ke Dun ......"

Ke Dun looked around, "Xue'er, I know that Chrissy and you are very good, like sisters, and I also know that you and Xiao Buyi have a close relationship, like husband and wife." ”

Meng Chen Xue blushed, not knowing how much Ke Dun knew, but she was shocked by the three words that couldn't be saved, "Ke Dun ......"

"I have always regarded you as my own daughter, which is why I support you to be the patriarch of the Mengchen clan, and I no longer treat you as an outsider." Kedun sighed softly, "But now that there is a change, my love for you remains the same, but there are already people who want to attack me. ”

"Yes...... Be...... Can ......" Meng Chenxue felt cold hands and feet.

Kedun nodded, "Yes, it's Khan. He has not done anything to me now, but he is afraid of my prestige in the grassland. Last year, Yanmen returned with a feather, and he was ashamed, what I did at the beginning, Xue'er, you know. But even if he can't deal with me for the time being, he may attack you, for example, the people who bought you betrayed you, you can't be careful. ”

Meng Chenxue's face changed slightly, "Kedun, you said Altan?" ”

Kedun nodded slowly, "If Altan is bought, he will definitely not be loyal to the Mengchen clan. ”

"So what should I do?" Meng Chenxue frowned lightly.

Ke Dun took another sip of tea and said softly: "If there is anyone in this world who can solve the crisis within your clan, it is no longer me." ”

"That's ......" Meng Chenxue suddenly said, "Ke Dun, you mean Xiao Buyi?" But what is his ability to do things in the grassland? ”

Kedun's eyes flashed, "His abilities are beyond what you can imagine, Cher, if you can, tell him what I say to you, and he will naturally make a decision!" ”

When Meng Chenxue walked out of the tent in Kedun, the feeling of palpitations was not eliminated, but even more frightened, she knew that now both the Meng Chen clan, including her, and Xiao Buyi's ranch had suffered an unprecedented crisis, and at present, it seemed that only Xiao Buyi could solve this crisis.

Turning back to the Meng Chen clan and sitting in front of a few cases, Meng Chenxue thought for a long time, then picked up the pen and laid out the paper, and after thinking for a long time, he wrote a few words, "Brother Xiao, I ......"

**

Brother Xiao, I have something I want to tell you......

Now the grassland is not very peaceful, but Kedun said that the Mengchen people have a great crisis, and she also has a big crisis...... She wants you to come to the grassland, and I want to ......

When Xiao Buyi held the letter, he just looked at the last three words on the letter, and I thought too...... He fell into silence for a while, and Pei Bei was beside him, silently looking at Xiao Buyi.

When she received this letter in Xiangyang City, she came to Baling City for the first time, in addition to conveying the crisis of the grassland, she also conveyed another woman's thoughts about Xiao Buyi, but she did not complain, but said: "Brother Xiao, you are going to the grassland, this crisis is actually expected by us, and it must be solved." ”

"What do you say?" Xiao Buyi asked.

"He also suggested that you go, now we have control of the three counties of Xiangyang, Yiyang, and Baling. Three-legged, looking at each other from afar, can be attacked and defended. The counties around the three counties, such as Anlu, Wuling, Liyang, and Changsha, are all areas where we want to develop in the next step, but in any case, the speed of our development is faster. ”

Xiao Buyi nodded, "He is right, it is easy to come, it is easy to go, stabilize the current territory, and actively develop the backbone is the top priority, I now feel that the management is a little weak, I know the face but I don't know the heart, many people's refuge may be just expediency, we must not be complacent." ”

Pei Bei was relieved: "Brother Xiao, Xu Shiji is exactly the same as what you said, it seems that you are heroes who see the same thing." Xu Shiji heard that there was a crisis in the grassland, and suggested that you solve it, and he said that if we can support a force in the grassland in addition to horses, it will be profitable to attack the north and south, and it will be of great benefit to us to seek the Central Plains. ”

Xiao Buyi frowned, "Use the power of the Turks? ”

Pei Bei said softly: "Brother Xiao, this is just a little idea of ours. I know that Brother Xiao doesn't want to borrow the power of the Turks, but sometimes you don't use it, and others will use it too. The Central Plains is in turmoil, and Shibi Khan is ambitious, and he will never give up the opportunity to go south......"

"What do you want to say?" Xiao Buyi asked.

Pei Bei thought for a while, "Let's put it this way, now the Central Plains is full of smoke, but the grassland is the same." But the Turks and the Central Plains and the northern frontier are the most extensive, Shanxi and Hebei are within the threat range of their power, and they can go south at any time. But the reason why the Turks want to be eyeing the tiger is because of the ambition of the Khan and the wolf. The Turks were not always hostile to the Central Plains, and at least the Turks were able to coexist peacefully with us during the time of the Khan of Qimin. Kedun wants to find you, and her intentions are clear, she wants to join forces with you to fight against Shibi Khan. ”

"Even if I'm covered in iron, I can hit a few nails." Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly: "She can't help but look down on me." ”

"Otherwise, if there is anyone who can join forces with Kedun, it must be Brother Xiao," Pei Bei analyzed: "You are Aktanrui, the horse god of the grassland, who has a lot of prestige in the grassland, and in the eyes of many people, it symbolizes the maintenance of peace on the grassland. And more importantly, you have a good second brother Li Jing, when Li Jing's hundreds of cavalry swept across the grassland, the grassland was restless, and the rumors were loud, if you can persuade Li Jing to come out, coupled with the strength in Kedun's hands, it is not difficult to compete with Shibi Khan. Besides, the Turks are nomadic people, and there are many ethnic groups, among which there are many people who do not accept the Shibi Khan, I think Kedun is looking for you, and the intention is to resist the Shibi Khan, but the deeper intention may be to overthrow the Shibi Khan and set up another master of the steppe. After the death of the Khan of Qimin, the person who could be in power was by no means the first one, but he relied on the support of Kedun to become the Khan. ”

Xiao Buyi sighed lightly, "Belle, you really think a lot. ”

Pei Bei laughed, as bright as a mountain flower, "These are not exactly what I came up with, but the conclusions reached by Wei Zheng, Xu Shiji and me in the form of analysis. ”

"So I have to go to the grassland?" Xiao Buyi said with a smile.

"Of course, whether it is for the sake of the world, or for the sake of the Mengchen people, or for ourselves, it is necessary for you to go to the grassland. Anyone will say it, but if you want to do it, only Brother Xiao and your conditions are unique. Besides, you haven't been to see Sister Cher for too long, so don't miss this great opportunity. ”

She was half joking, half serious, Xiao Buyi couldn't cry or laugh, knowing that most women are like this, no matter how generous and stingy they are, this kind of topic will always be mentioned.

"By the way, if you go to the grassland, greet Sister Xia Xue'er for me, and also say hello to Sister Qiaoxi." Pei Bei said solemnly.

Xiao Buyi didn't wait to speak, Ah Rust had already rushed in, "Don't be in charge, and there are relatives looking for you." ”

Xiao Buyi frowned, "Who is it?" ”

During this time, he was really exhausted by the so-called poor neighbors and rich relatives. On both sides of the Yangtze River, the surname Xiao is a big surname Wang family, he is fortunate to also be surnamed Xiao, since he entered Baling County, the children surnamed Xiao have come to find an endless stream, even if they are not surnamed Xiao, they can also climb up with him in all directions, but they are all surnamed Zhou County, Xiao Buyi is also a good person to convince people with virtue, it is not good to put on a stand, and it is tiring to entertain, so he can't help frowning when he hears that there are relatives coming.

"I don't know." Ah Ru shook his head.

"That's probably some kind of relative who can't hit with eight strokes," Xiao Buyi waved his hand and said, "Say I'm not feeling well, suspend seeing guests." ”

Ah Rust turned around to leave, Xiao Buyi suddenly asked, "Did he say anything about his surname?" ”

"The surname is Li."

Xiao Buyi frowned, the scholars had seen a lot, and the surname of Xindao was not famous, "Li what?" ”

"Li Shimin."

Xiao Buyi was stunned for a while, "Please let him in!" ”

**

When Li Shimin walked into the general's mansion, he was really smiling like Xiao Buyi's relatives.

Xiao Buyi looked at his hippie smiling face, and couldn't imagine what he would be like if he really ascended to the Ninth Five-Year Honor.

But at the moment, everyone is saying that they don't know what is going on, and Xiao Buyi doesn't bother to pay attention to it, so he politely gave up his seat, "Shimin, you are not in Taiyuan, what are you doing here?" ”

Li Shimin sat down and sighed, "Actually, I came to find Brother Xiao unintentionally, originally I have always been in Taiyuan, but some time ago I provoked my father to lose his temper, just when my father was in a bad mood, scolded me a few words, I was also in a bad mood, so I went to Jiangnan to relax, when passing by Xiangyang, I heard that Brother Xiao actually entered Xiangyang City, I couldn't help but admire, I wanted to visit, but I didn't expect to know that Brother Xiao went to Baling again, I just went to Baling along the Han River, fortunately, General Xiao has not gone to Jiangxia Yuzhang, This is what we can see today. ”

Xiao Buyi said in his heart, you are broad-hearted, if there is chaos today, bandits are rampant, you still have the kung fu to scatter your mind, but you can't do it. However, at present, in his eyes, Li Shimin is smart, but his experience is not enough, which is understandable, after all, Li Yuan has been forbearant all these years, mostly in the Eastern Capital, Li Shimin has always been by his father's side, a few years younger than him Xiao Buyi, and there is no chance to experience it. Listening to what he said Jiangxia and Yuzhang, Xiao Buyi's heart moved slightly, secretly thinking that most of this kid had already seen his intentions, Jiangxia and Yuzhang counties were both west of Baling, and it was these two counties that had arrived down the Yangtze River, and he said casually, he must have known the idea of annexing Jiangnan.

Diverting from the conversation, Xiao Buyi asked casually, "I don't know why Ling Zun is in a bad mood?" ”

Li Shimin was secretly happy in his heart, so he waited for him to ask, "Actually, my father's bad mood has something to do with General Xiao." ”

Xiao Buyi could only ask, "Could it be that I offended Ling Zun somewhere?" ”

Li Shimin hurriedly said: "Brother Xiao is really joking, it's not that Brother Xiao offended his father, but that his father felt that he offended you, and he was finally panicked." ”

Xiao Buyi couldn't figure it out when he broke his head, so he could only ask again, "Shimin, I don't know where Ling Zun offended me?" When we met in Taiyuan, I talked to Ling Zun quite a deed. ”

"Brother Xiao, you have to promise me that you can't blame my father, so I dare to say it." Li Shimin said.

Xiao Buyi said in his heart, what does it matter if Lao Tzu is not blamed, you are old and thick-skinned, are you still afraid of people?

"But it doesn't hurt for the people to say."

Li Shimin said: "In fact, as early as when we met in the Eastern Capital, my father admired Brother Xiao a lot, and knew that Brother Xiao was definitely not a thing in the pool. ”

Xiao Buyi knew that this kid was talking nonsense again, not to mention whether Li Yuan had this vision, even if he had this vision, with Li Yuan's caution and caution in the Eastern Capital, he would not say anything about incarnating Jackie Chan, this sentence can be light or serious, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a rebellion.

"Please make a long story short."

Li Shimin coughed, "When I heard this, I wanted to follow Brother Xiao and listen to Brother Xiao's teachings, but then a series of things happened, and Brother Xiao must have known that when I saw Brother Xiao again, I was already in Taiyuan." At that time, Brother Xiao met my father, me, and my sister......"

After a pause, he found that Xiao Buyi did not react to the word sister, Li Shimin already knew that the task was arduous, but he still rose to the challenge, "My father and I are full of admiration for Brother Xiao, and my sister saw that Brother Xiao broke through the mountains and flew 100,000 thieves with thousands of soldiers, in fact, she already fell in love with Brother Xiao!" ”

Xiao Buyi took a sip of tea and drank it into his nose, coughing non-stop, Pei Bei was angry and funny, and said in his heart that he had seen a thick-skinned person, but it was the first time he had seen such a thick-skinned person. No wonder Li Shimin said that he was Xiao Buyi's relative before entering the door, and he dared to come all the way to be a cheap brother-in-law.

Xiao Buyi kept coughing, but Li Shimin kept talking, "At that time, my sister told my father what I thought, but my father was furious, saying that he had already chosen Qianniu to prepare Chai Shao, if I let my sister marry Brother Xiao, then don't let people talk nonsense, what do you say about the poor and love the rich?" My sister immediately said that she didn't agree with this family business, it was her father who messed up with mandarin ducks, and she wanted to pursue the person she loved. The father was furious and said that if the sister chose Brother Xiao, she would not recognize her as a daughter in this life. My sister had no choice but to run away from home, and now I don't know where to go, this time I came to Jiangnan to say that I was distracted, but in fact, I also wanted to find my sister. ”

Xiao Buyi finally stopped coughing and sighed: "This is really although I don't kill Boren, Boren is up to me...... That's it. ”

(To be continued)